Devi Sankaree Govender remembers her colleague and friend Derek Watts

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Veteran journalist Derek Watts died at 74 on Tuesday, 22 August after a battle with cancer. The veteran journalist is fondly remembered for his time at Carte Blanche where he started in 1988 and remained until his health prevented him from working. Devi Sankaree Govender is another familiar face in South African journalism and she worked with Watts for 18 years on Carte Blanche. She shared some of her fondest memories of her late friend and colleague.

23 Aug 2023 3AM English South Africa Comedy Interviews

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