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The South African
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
RIP Darren Scott: SA stars who lost their battle with cancer
Popular shock jock Darren Scott's death has no doubt came as a shock to many South Africans. Earlier this week, the veteran radio presenter lost his long battle with melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer. The 61-year-old former – who worked for 5FM, East Coast Radio, and more recently, HOT 102.7FM r- His funeral details have yet to be made public. On Tuesday, 27 May, South Africans woke up to the sad news of Darren Scott's passing. The radio star had been diagnosed with melanoma in 1986, which recently turned aggressive in 2023. He leaves behind an ex-wife, Sarah-Kate, and two sons, Matthew and Mark. Sadly, Darren Scott is not the only well-known South African who lost their battle with cancer. Don Mlangeni In April, the former Isidingo actor died after a brief battle with prostate cancer. The veteran actor kept his illness a secret from the public. Michelle Botes In December 202, one of SA soapie's original villains- the actress who played Cherel De Villiers- died of a rare and incurable blood cancer. Zoleka Mandela In 2023, the granddaughter of the late Nelson Mandela lost her battle with breast cancer, which had tragically spread throughout her body. Derek Watts Like Darren Scott, the former Carte Blanche presenter, also died from an aggressive form of melanoma. Angie Oeh The Afrikaans rapper – real name Angelique Greeff – lost her battle with stage four lung cancer in 2023. She was just 24 years old. James Alexander In 2023, the Binnelanders actor died after a secret four-year battle with head and neck cancer. He was 45 years old. Mark Pilgrim The beloved radio personality died from stage four lung cancer in 2023. Mark had shared his year-long cancer battle with his fans on his social media accounts. Jeremy Mansfield In 2022, Jeremy – also a veteran radio presenter – died after being diagnosed with stage four liver cancer just months earlier. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Herald
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald
‘Legend of radio and TV broadcasting' — tributes pour in for Darren Scott
Industry colleagues, friends and fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to radio presenter Darren Scott. The Hot 102.7FM presenter, who suffered from melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, for more than 38 years, died on Tuesday. He is survived by his sons Mark and Matthew. Tributes from colleagues are mounting on social media as people express their sadness about his passing. Darren is remembered for the impact he made on the airwaves, having worked for stations including Radio Bop, 5FM, Jacaranda FM, East Coast Radio and Hot 102.7FM. 'We salute a South African radio legend who made a massive impact in shaping 5FM. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Rest in power, Darren Scott,' read a statement shared by 5FM. 'Rest in peace #DarrenScott, legend of radio and television broadcasting. Gutted to hear this news but know Darren has been suffering for a long, long time. Was privileged to have worked closely with him on SuperSport broadcasts in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The ultimate professional with a real sense of humour and quick wit like no other. His love of broadcasting probably lay in radio, but his ease of presenting on television in shows such as # BootsAndAll and all the many #rugby and other sports encounters was second to none,' wrote performance coach and consultant Dave Nosworthy.
The Citizen
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Obsession reignited: Jerusha's comeback sparks a new passion
AFTER years away from the spotlight, South African singer-songwriter Jerusha Naidoo has made a striking return to the music scene with her latest single, Obsession. Known for breaking barriers in the early 2000s as the first Indian woman to top mainstream radio charts in South Africa, Jerusha's comeback marks not just a return, but a bold new chapter in her musical journey. Blending amapiano, afrobeat, and R&B, Obsession is an entrancing track that explores the addictive pull of being under a love spell. Produced by frequent collaborator Vally Eaton and tracked in Singapore, the single pounds with rich African percussion beneath smooth, sensual vocals. It's fresh, aggressive, and full of passion, everything Jerusha's listeners didn't know they were missing. It's the first single in a three-song EP called the Love Trilogy, an adventure that tracks the trajectory of love—its passion (Obsession), its blindness (Love is Blind), and its devotion (Ti Amo). The three tracks will pave the way for her highly anticipated third album, that Jerusha feels will be her most personal and genre-defying to date. Jerusha's return is not an echo of past glories, but the debut of a more refined, more courageous performer. She initially made an impact on the South African pop scene in 2002, breaking records and topping charts with her first single release, Are U the One? peaking at no. 1 on East Coast Radio chart for six weeks straight Her first album, Got to Have It, produced many hits like Dance, U Be and For Life featuring Verd, and her second album, JerushaLem, became a South African Music Award nominated album. Life, however, had other things in store, and she quietly stepped back from the mic to focus on herself and loved ones. 'Taking a break helped me come into this project with rested ears, renewed drive and a fresh perspective. I've had children since I last released music so I'm more mature.' she said. Born in Chatsworth, Jerusha was raised in a home filled with sounds of guitars being strummed and sweet melodies. Her late father was an all-rounder musician and one in a long line of family musicians. Jerusha said that growing up she drew a lot of inspiration from artists like Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Toni Braxton, who really helped shaped her sound when she debuted. Years later, Jerusha said that the new generation of rising African artists who have made an impact on the global pop scene like Burna Boy, Tyla and Ayra Starr, have shown her new ways of incorporating her South African roots into her music. 'I'm also seeing my music through a completely different lens,' she said. Breaking boundaries and building on her legacy is the goal for Jerusha with this new comeback. Reflecting on the new era, Jerusha said, 'I have grown so much in the time I've been away. I've lived, I've loved and now I'm pouring all of that into my music. This new era feels like a rebirth. I hope to leave behind a legacy of love for music and help people create beautiful memories when they hear my songs.' Follow Jerusha's new era: YouTube – At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The South African
26-04-2025
- Climate
- The South African
Heavy rain destroys fence in Durban
DURBAN: A heavy rain accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms destroyed the fence of a house located in J section, Umlazi on Friday, 25 April 2025. The heavy rain allegedly crashed the fence in the early hours of Friday morning. Speaking to The South African, Thokozile Mkhize (67), owner of the property, recalled that she was asleep when she heard a striking sound in the yard, thinking it was lightning. Mkhize said, 'It was 2:30 in the morning when the striking sound woke me up. I looked outside the window, but it could not see anything as it was too dark, so I assumed it was a thunderstorm.' She says that around 6 a.m., she saw a dam of water surrounding her house and quickly called her son, who stays in the outside building, for assistance. Her son left his room to go and sweep the water, unaware that this would lead to a shocking discovery. Malusi Ngcobo, Mkhize's son, says that he was shocked to discover that the fence had crashed into the neighbour's house and damaged their car. 'When I went outside the house, I could not believe what my eyes were seeing. The whole fence was gone. Cement blocks and mud were all over the neighbour's house and even damaged her car,' he recalls. The neighbour, who asked to remain anonymous, said that she was woken by the persistent sound of her car alarm. 'My car alarm was making a persistent noise and I could not understand why as I locked it. But when I woke up to see what was happening, I saw that a fence had collapsed in my yard and had damaged my car,' she says. She says that she ended up not going to work, as the driveway was full of mud and large stones. She says 'I ended up not going to work as my job requires me to use a car and I cannot work without it. The driveway was full of stones and my car was damaged, so I could not use it.' The heavy rain in Durban has left multiple roads waterlogged on Friday, 25 April 2025. According to East Coast Radio , numerous reports of flooding have been made. Spokesperson for ALS Paramedics, Garrith Jamieson, said, 'On the N3 near Brickfield, there's a lot of flooding. On the N2 south, there are large puddles forming. We also have a multiple vehicle collision as a result of water puddles on the M4 near the Riverside off-ramp, in the Durban North area.' Jamieson urges motorists to be vigilant when using the road, especially when they notice a low road surface. 'Anywhere where there is [a] low road surface and you see water, be cautious and try not to cross any flooded bridges or roads under water,' said Jamieson. Wiseman Dlamini, a forecaster with the SA Weather Service, says that a 60% to 80% chance of rainfall is expected to occur in KwaZulu-Natal. 'We are expecting 60% to 80% chance [of rain] over KZN. We also have a warning for disruptive rainfall. And that is the rainfall that might cause significant impact for areas along the coast,' said Dlamini. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
