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Weekly entertainment roundup: mourning legends Darren Scott and Presley Chweneyagae amidst wedding bells and baby bumps
South Africa mourns the passing of Presley Chweneyagae, who has died at 40. Image: Supplied/DStv Stay up-to-date with the dynamic world of celebrities and entertainment with our weekly round-up which covers everything from lavish celebrity weddings, new music collaborations to touching tributes of legendary icons in the entertainment industry. Here is your weekly catch-up of entertainment news: 1. Heartfelt tributes pour in for radio legend, Darren Scott Tributes have been pouring in on social media following the death of South African veteran radio host Darren Scott. Scott had been diagnosed with stage 4 malignant melanoma. The radio station he was working at, Hot 1027 FM, announced his passing on social media. They wrote: 'It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of a Hot 1027 radio legend. Earlier today, Darren Scott lost his battle to cancer.' Video Player is loading. 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Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ South Africans paid tribute to radio legend, Darren Scott after he lost his battle to cancer Image: X/@NeilFrankl13288 2. Presley Chweneyagae dies at 40 Renowned actor Presley Chweneyagae passed away on Tuesday, May 27. His death was confirmed by Nina Morris Lee, the CEO of talent company Moonyeenn Lee & Associates. "It is with profound sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of one of South Africa's most gifted and beloved actors, Presley Chweneyagae," the statement read. South Africa mourns after learning about the passing of 'Tsotsi' star Presley Chweneyagae. Image: Supplied/DStv 3. Miss World 2025 Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg shines on a global stage Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg, Miss World South Africa 2025, won the World Designer Award for Africa at the global Miss World Top Model Competition. Representing the nation in a custom-made off-the-shoulder dress that paid tribute to the vibrant flora in Mzansi, Jansen van Rensburg strutted the runway at the prestigious contest, which took place recently in India. Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg's custom-made dress that earned her the World Designer Award for Africa. Image: Instagram/Miss World 4. Eben and Anlia Etzebeth announce that they expecting baby number two Springboks star, Eben Etzebeth and his wife, Anlia, have shared the joyous news that they are expanding their family! Taking to social media, they announced that they are expecting a baby girl. 'Can't wait to welcome our little wildflower girl!' the couple excitedly posted, sharing snippets of their family life that resonate deeply with their followers. Eben Etzebeth with his wife and daughter as they announce that they are expecting a second baby, and also confirming that it is a girl. Image: Instagram 5. Viola Davis slams white genocide in SA US actress Viola Davis took to social media to slam the allegations of 'white genocide' in SA. In an Instagram post, Davis shared that she has been to many parts of SA, including Cape Town and Durban, and that she has seen the impacts that apartheid still has in SA. She added that she stands with her brothers and sisters in SA. American actress, Viola Davis has slams the "white genocide" propaganda that is being pushed by Donald Trump and Elon Musk in the US. Image: Viola Davis/Facebook 6. Lindsay Lohan slams plastic surgery rumours US actress Lindsay Lohan has finally addressed the plastic surgery rumours that she has been embroiled in. In a recent interview with 'ELLE' magazine, the 38-year-old revealed that she drinks juice concoctions, a lot of green tea, as well as lemon juice. She admitted that she also does Botox and used to do laser treatments, which she later stopped doing due to her skin's sensitivity. Lindsay Lohan claims she hasn't had any plastic surgery done. Image: Instagram / lindsaylohan 7. DJ Zinhle and Sweet Guluva team up for new single 'Sweet Guluva' DJ Zinhle took to social media to announce her latest collaboration with 'Big Brother Mzansi" season 5 winner, Sweet Guluva. The award-winning DJ shared that the inspiration behind the single 'Sweet Guluva' was sparked by her admiration for him and is also somewhat of a trip down memory lane. The single is set to drop on Friday, June 6. DJ Zinhle has collaborated with 'Big Brother Mzansi' season 5 winner, Sweet Guluva for a new song. Image: Facebook 8. Kelvin Momo's cancellation of three shows raises concerns amongst fans Kelvin Momo has missed three shows yet again, even after he was embroiled in an international lawsuit for missing shows. The amapiano sensation missed three recent gigs this past weekend, citing health issues. Fans, however, are concerned about his 'no-show' stunts as he is headlining the highly anticipated Red Bull Symphonic event, which is set to take place for three days in June. Kelvin Momo's fans are concerned after he missed three performances ahead of the Red Bull Symphonic. Image: Instagram 9. Demi Lovato ties the knot Demi Lovato is officially married! The US singer tied the knot with her partner of three years, Jordan 'Jutes' Lutes. After getting engaged in December 2023, Lovato walked down the aisle in a custom-made Vivienne Westwood wedding dress. In an interview with 'Vogue', Lovato shared that she felt like the dress was made for her and she felt special in it. Demi Lovato in a custom Vivienne Westwood wedding dress. Image: X 10. "Muvhango" bows out as new telenovela 'Pimville Queens' is introduced After years of a massive decline in viewership numbers and potential cancellation, this popular show will no longer be seen on our TV screens. SABC 2 decided to cancel "Muvhango," with final episodes airing until July. A new show, 'Pimville Queens', will be replacing the soapie, which is set to premiere in August.
IOL News
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Former Capital Radio 604 and SuperSport presenter Darren Scott dies
Radio personality Darren Scott passed away on Tuesday morning Image: Facebook DARREN Scott a host on Capital Radio 604, a radio station that broadcasted from transmitters located in the Transkei using Medium Wave (AM) on 603 kHz to audiences in South Africa during the apartheid era has passed away. Scott was diagnosed with stage 4 malignant melanoma and after a lengthy battle with illness passed away on Tuesday, was with Hot 102.7 FM. He previously worked as a SuperSport presenter. Capital Radio presenters included Alan Mann, John Berks, Martin Bailie, Oscar Renzi, Kevin Savage, Tony Murrell, Alan Khan, Dave Guselli, Barry Lambert, Kenny Maistry, Jeremy Mansfield and Treasure Tshabalala. Other well-known radio stations that Scott worked for included East Coast Radio, 5FM, Radio Bop and also presented his 'Just Plain Breakfast' show on Jacaranda. In a post on social media, Hot 102.7 FM said, "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of a Hot 1027 radio legend. Earlier today, Darren Scott lost his battle to cancer. "He fought the battle for many years. The last few months have been very difficult for Darren with numerous hospital stays. "Darren will be remembered for his passion for radio, wit, creativity and charitable work. He will be missed by all of us at Hot 1027 and listeners across the country. Our condolences go out to Darren's boys, Mark and Matthew and the rest of the family. Rest in peace, Darren. We will miss you." Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Tributes Lianca Lianca - "Another voice of my childhood has gone silent. RIP Darren Scott. Alongside legends Jeremy Mansfield, Mark Pilgrim, and Kevin Savage — you were the soundtrack to our youth. Your voices filled our homes, our cars, our lives. You carried me through heartache, late-night studying, and unforgettable memories. Thank you for the laughs, the music, the memories. Gone, but never forgotten." Shawn Karpakis - "RIP Darren another legend in Radio gone condolences to his family." Marco Dos Santos - "R.I.P Darren Scott. My condolences to the family, friends and colleagues at Hot FM." Natasha Govender - "We have lost a great voice and personality , a Legend that will always be remembered. May your soul RIP, Darren Scott." Susan Mary Cersosimo - "What a sad day for all who knew Darren Scott but he is finally free from the suffering. I had the privilege of meeting Darren in person what a fantastic person. A true legend indeed RIP Darren." DAILY NEWS
IOL News
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Remembering Darren Scott: Tributes for a South African radio legend
Darren Scott died following a long battle with an aggressive type of skin cancer Image: Hot 102.7FM/Facebook Tributes have been pouring in on social media following the death of South African veteran radio host, Darren Scott. Scott had been diagnosed with stage 4 malignant melanoma. During his career, Scott worked as well-known radio stations including East Coast Radio, 5FM, Radio Bop and also presented his 'Just Plain Breakfast' show on Jacaranda. His last radio spot was at Hot 102.7FM. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ In a touching post on social media, the station said; "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of a Hot 1027 radio legend. Earlier today Darren Scott lost his battle to cancer . "He fought the battle for many last few months have been very difficult for Darren with numerous hospital stays. "Darren will be remembered for his passion for radio, wit, creativity and charitable work. He will be missed by all of us at Hot 1027 and listeners across the country. Our condolences go out to Darren's boys Mark and Matthew and the rest of the family. Rest in peace Darren. We will miss you." Tributes Lianca Lianca - "Another voice of my childhood has gone silent. RIP Darren Scott. Alongside legends Jeremy Mansfield, Mark Pilgrim, and Kevin Savage — you were the soundtrack to our youth. Your voices filled our homes, our cars, our lives. You carried me through heartache, late-night studying, and unforgettable memories. Thank you for the laughs, the music, the memories. Gone, but never forgotten." Shawn Karpakis - "RIP Darren another legend in Radio gone condolences to his family." Marco Dos Santos - "R.I.P Darren Scott. My condolences to the family, friends and colleagues at Hot FM." Natasha Govender - "We have lost a great voice and personality , a Legend that will always be remembered. May your soul RIP Darren Scott." Susan Mary Cersosimo - "What a sad day for all who knew Darren Scott but he is finally free from the suffering.I had the privilege of meeting Darren in person what a fantastic person. A true legend indeed RIP Darren." Cape Argus
The Citizen
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Darren Scott was a radio man's radio man
His multi-award-winning career landed him at Hot FM, the final chapter of his stint on air. There are thousands of kind words that can be said about Darren Scott. He was a friend to many, a smoke break partner of note, and a broadcaster like few others. He was also a doting dad and, with his charity One Wingz of Change, impacted lives well beyond his immediate and extended circle. Darren Scott, who passed away at 61 after battling stage 4 melanoma cancer for decades, will be sorely missed on the airwaves by friends and colleagues. Sometimes, just knowing that he's on the other end of a WhatsApp message meant a lot to many. Michael Catterson, a former colleague of Scott's, was shocked at the news. 'It is a sad day, a mentor in the industry and an icon for South Africa has left us. A true inspiration, always willing to listen and give advice,' he said. 'Ahh, Darren Scott, you will be missed! The last time we spoke, you were giving me advice on cancer and how to look out for it and today, that dreadful disease has taken you. Our deepest condolences go out to your family and the two amazing little boys you lived for. RIP.' Scott was a true inspiration His multi-award-winning career landed him at Hot FM, the final chapter of his stint on air. The station released a statement early Tuesday morning. 'The last few months have been very difficult for Darren with numerous hospital stays. Darren will be remembered for his passion for radio, wit, creativity and charitable work. He will be missed by all of us at Hot 1027 and listeners across the country.' During his career, Scott was on Supersport, Mix FM, and 5 FM, and became a household name after his career took off at Capital 604 in the 1980s. It was a forty-year-long career that's near unrivalled in South African broadcasting. Sasha Martinengo, a long-time colleague and friend, posted his tribute on social media. 'You fought hard, my friend. You brought joy, laughter and even pain to millions of people. Your professionalism as a broadcaster was an inspiration to us all. You loved ELO, which is a bit Meh, but I'll forgive you. We had so many ups and downs in our careers together, but we always pushed each other on. I'll never forget the great times we had Daz. You're still a c@#t, but I miss you. 'To Mathew and Mark, may you always know what a genius your dad was. Lots of love to all who knew Darren, whether you understood him or not. He had an amazing talent, one of which I always strived to emulate. Rest well, my friend.' Also Read: Bedfordview survivor shares skin cancer warning Scott was a wonderful colleague to work with. Particular and somewhat fussy in the studio, but always willing to help and assist, being there for almost anyone and sharing the joys of suitcase shooters. When it came to charitable causes, he was front and centre every single time. The joys of suitcase shooters Sarah Kate Accetta, Scott's former wife and mother to his kids, posted an initial tribute on Facebook. 'There are no words to truly express the depth of my gratitude to every single person who donated, prayed, and stood beside him during the fight of his life. Your generosity through the Back-a-Buddy campaign didn't just fund treatment – it gave Darren hope. It gave him dignity. And it gave him the profound gift of feeling so loved,' she wrote. Two weeks ago, an industry-organised benefit concert was also hosted to raise money for Scott's cancer treatment. 'I watched him,' Accetta wrote, 'day after day, scroll through your messages in disbelief – humbled, overwhelmed, moved to tears. He couldn't believe that so many people cared. Thank you for giving him that in his final months. As we make our way back home now, to not only commemorate his life but to learn how to face life without him, I ask from the bottom of my heart: please pray for the boys. Their world has changed forever, and we need every bit of strength we can hold onto.' Scott was a radio man's radio man. A broadcaster of broadcasters. Over the past few years, several larger-than-life names in broadcasting and media were taken by cancer, including Derek Watts, Jeremy Mansfield, Mark Pilgrim and Kevin Savage, amongst others. Also Read: Derek Watts, a legend in his own time
IOL News
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Tributes pour in for radio legend, Darren Scott
Darren Scott died following a long battle with an aggressive type of skin cancer Image: Hot 102.7FM/Facebook Tributes have been pouring in on social media following the death of South African veteran radio host, Darren Scott. Scott had been diagnosed with stage 4 malignant melanoma. During his career, Scott worked as well-known radio stations including East Coast Radio, 5FM, Radio Bop and also presented his 'Just Plain Breakfast' show on Jacaranda. His last radio spot was at Hot 102.7FM. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading In a touching post on social media, the station said; "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of a Hot 1027 radio legend. Earlier today Darren Scott lost his battle to cancer . "He fought the battle for many last few months have been very difficult for Darren with numerous hospital stays. "Darren will be remembered for his passion for radio, wit, creativity and charitable work. He will be missed by all of us at Hot 1027 and listeners across the country. Our condolences go out to Darren's boys Mark and Matthew and the rest of the family. Rest in peace Darren. We will miss you." Tributes Lianca Lianca - "Another voice of my childhood has gone silent. RIP Darren Scott. Alongside legends Jeremy Mansfield, Mark Pilgrim, and Kevin Savage — you were the soundtrack to our youth. Your voices filled our homes, our cars, our lives. You carried me through heartache, late-night studying, and unforgettable memories. Thank you for the laughs, the music, the memories. Gone, but never forgotten." Shawn Karpakis - "RIP Darren another legend in Radio gone condolences to his family." Marco Dos Santos - "R.I.P Darren Scott. My condolences to the family, friends and colleagues at Hot FM." Natasha Govender - "We have lost a great voice and personality , a Legend that will always be remembered. May your soul RIP Darren Scott." Susan Mary Cersosimo - "What a sad day for all who knew Darren Scott but he is finally free from the suffering.I had the privilege of meeting Darren in person what a fantastic person. A true legend indeed RIP Darren." IOL
