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- IOL News
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.
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 Herald
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald
Radio DJ Darren Scott succumbs to cancer
Well-known broadcaster and Hot 102.7FM presenter Darren Scott has lost his life to cancer, the channel said on Tuesday. He had suffered from melanoma for more than 38 years. Hot 102.7FM said he was a beloved voice on the airwaves who had showed grit, humour and determination in dealing with the illness. "The pain of the loss is raw, and the void left behind is impossible to measure. "Darren was many things: a gifted communicator, a music lover, a sports encyclopaedia, a deeply spiritual soul and a loyal friend. But above all, he was radio. Over the course of four decades, he made his mark at some of the country's most recognisable stations, from Radio Bop and 5FM to Jacaranda, East Coast Radio and eventually Hot 102.7FM, where his voice became a cornerstone of the brand." Scott marked 40 years in radio last year and was inducted into the Radio Awards Hall of Fame, which Hot 102.7FM said was a fitting honour for a man who gave everything to the medium he loved. He is survived by his sons Mark and Matthew. Sarah-Kate Accettao, his ex-wife who returned to SA recently from the US where she lives to help care for him and had launched a crowdfunding campaign for him, thanked everyone who had stood by him. "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. I watched him, 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." TimesLIVE
News24
27-05-2025
- Health
- News24
Veteran broadcaster Darren Scott dies after decades-long cancer battle
Radio broadcaster Darren Scott has died. Scott, 60, died after his cancer aggressively returned in early 2023. More details surrounding his memorial and funeral arrangements will be communicated once available. Veteran radio broadcaster Darren Scott has died after a long battle against cancer. Scott died in the early hours of Tuesday, 27 May, his employer, Hot 102.7 FM, said in a statement. He was 60. 'It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of a Hot 102.7 radio legend. Earlier today, Darren Scott lost his battle to cancer,' the Johannesburg-based radio station said. Per a previous News24 report, Scott was diagnosed with an aggressive form of skin cancer, melanoma, in 1986 and has been battling the life-threatening disease for almost four decades. 'The last few months have been very difficult for Darren with numerous hospital stays,' the station said. 'Darren will be remembered for radio, wit, creativity and charitable work. He will be missed by all of us at Hot 102.7 and listeners across the country. Our condolences go out to Darren's boys, Mark and Matthew, and the rest of the family.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by HOT 1027FM (@hot1027fm) Scott's ex-wife Sarah-Kate Accetta, who earlier in the year helmed efforts to raise funds for his treatment, extended her gratitude to those who contributed and supported him. '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,' she said. '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.' 'I watched him, 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.' Per the campaign page, a whopping R515 350 was raised to aid the broadcaster. Speaking candidly about the return of his cancer in March, Scott said the aggressive nodular melanoma on his back appeared before he left the country to live in the United States in 2022. It was removed, as the other forms of his cancer were, but it reappeared in various parts of his upper abdomen and tracheal area in early 2023. Details surrounding his memorial and funeral services will be communicated once available.
