Darren Scott’s life story and career journey through radio, TV, and personal battles
Darren Scott was a South African veteran radio and TV presenter. He had been in the media industry for decades and had grown to become a role model to many aspiring radio hosts and TV presenters. His warm voice and sports knowledge made him stand out, becoming a household name in the country.
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Key takeaways
- Darren Scott was born on 6 January 1964 and he died on 27 May 2025 at 61.
- He was formerly married to Sarah-Kate, the 2015 Mrs South Africa, but divorced years before his death.
- They welcomed two children, Mark and Matthew Scott.
- The South African journalist left SuperSport in 2011 after a Jacaranda 94.2 employee lodged a complaint against him.
Profile summary
Full name | Darren Scott |
Gender | Female |
Date of birth | 6 January 1964 |
Date of death | 27 May 2025 |
Age at death | 61 years |
Place of birth | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Nationality | South Africa |
Ethnicity | Afrikaner |
Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
Religion | Christianity |
Sexuality | Straight |
Hair colour | Brown |
Eye colour | Brown |
Marital status | Divorced before death |
Ex-spouse | Sarah-Kate Accetta (Mrs South Africa of 2015) |
Children | 2 (Mark and Matthew) |
Profession | Radio and TV presenter |
Who was Darren Scott?
Darren Scott was a South African radio and television presenter. He is remembered for his work in 5FM, Capital Radio, Supersport, Hot 91.9FM, 702, Jacaranda 94.2, East Coast Radio, and MNET.
Is Darren Scott still alive?
No, Darren died on 27 May 2025 after a spirited battle with an aggressive form of skin cancer, which had resurfaced multiple times in his lifetime.
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How old was Darren Scott?
Darren Scott was 61 years old when he died. He was born on 6 January 1964 in Johannesburg, South Africa, and he died on 27 May 2025. His Zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Where is Darren Scott now?
Darren Scott is now deceased. He took his last breath on 27 May 2025. His memorial service was held on 7 June 2025.
Following his demise, Government Communication and Information System Acting Director-General Nomonde Mnukwa issued a statement eulogising Scott. Part of the statement read:
His talent and versatility earned him over 30 Liberty Radio Award nominations and 14 wins, including multiple Best Breakfast Presenter accolades. His legacy as a broadcaster and passionate storyteller will forever be remembered. May his soul rest in peace.
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Career
Darren Scott from South Africa started his career in the early '80s at Capital Radio. He started his sports show on Radio 702 in the early 1990s.
After some time, Darren transferred to 5FM, where he earned a spot in the afternoon show known as Just Plain. He left this radio station in 2003.
After his exit, Darren decided to keep off the media scene for a while. He returned to the radio and television scene in 2006 when he earned a spot in a show that ran from 12 pm to 3 pm on East Coast radio.
He also got a position to feature in the breakfast show that aired on Jacaranda 94.2 every Monday to Friday. Darren had over 35 years of experience in radio and over 25 years of experience in television.
Over time, he managed to present on famous radio stations, including 5FM, Capital Radio, Supersport, Hot 91.9FM, 702, Jacaranda 94.2, East Coast Radio, and MNET.
The experience he acquired over the years enabled him to come up with a unique style of entertaining. Darren was the founder of Ballz Visual Radio, a South African sports radio station operating on the internet.
Darren went down in history as the first South African presenter ever to host two prime-time radio shows in a day. He hosted the PM Drive on the East Coast and the Breakfast Show on Jacaranda for two years.
He also repeated the trend recently when he earned two radio hosting positions at OFM and Hot 91.9FM. The late media personality syndicated his thirty-five radio hosting experience with the 9 am to 12-noon show every weekday on Mix 93.8FM.
He also hosted the OFM PM Drive Show and Bok Radio's Weekend Breakfast Show. Darren and the World Cup-winning rugby star host an internet talk show focusing on rugby, known as Elephant in the Room. Before his demise, Darren also worked as a master of ceremony.
Darren Scott's exit from SuperSport
Darren Scott left SuperSport in 2011 after a Jacaranda 94.2 employee named Africa Tshoaedi made a complaint against him. Africa Tshoaedi revealed that the then employee at Supersport called him a "kaffir."
When Darren met with the SuperSport representatives, he apologised and stated that he was drunk during the encounter, and he was in a bad state due to his unpaid loans. The television personality apologised to the Jacaranda 94.2 employee. The apology was accepted.
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Darren Scott's awards and nominations
The South African radio personality was nominated for more than thirty Liberty Radio Awards. Out of these thirty nominations, he managed to win fourteen.
These included the Best Breakfast Presenter award, which he won each year he was nominated. This Best Breakfast Presenter champ also won the 1997 SA Sports Journalist of the Year.
Darren Scott also won the award of the 1 X You Magazine Personality of the Year and the 2 X People Magazine Sports Presenter of the Year.
What happened to Darren Scott?
Darren Scott's illness started in 1987. He was diagnosed with skin cancer. The disease had spread to his leg, his glands, and even to his groin.
Although chemotherapy treatment is known to reduce the effects of the cancer cells, the late radio star did not have this treatment. This is because he had just begun his job at SuperSport. Instead of undergoing chemotherapy, the presenter decided to have his glands and cells removed.
The cutting out of the glands and cells saw him get cured. Scott has revealed that he is not a big fan of drugs and that he believes in God. Over the years, the cancer relapsed again and again and eventually caused his demise.
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Who was Darren Scott's wife?
Darren Scott was formerly married to 2015 Mrs South Africa, Sarah-Kate Accetta. The two separated in 2015 after being together for twelve years and being married for nearly six years.
The two revealed that after deep thought and discussions, they decided to call it quits in their marriage. They were blessed with two sons named Mark and Matthew.
Following the end of his marriage to Sarah-Kate, fans wanted to know who Darren Scott's new wife was. There were no reports of the late radio personality's remarriage.
Trivia
- Darren Scott was highly active in charities, particularly in the Winter Warmth and Toy Story charities. In 2009, they raised R30,000 for Winter Warmth through East Coast Radio.
- He had an interest in music and golf.
- Darren was an animal lover.
- The television personality did not have verified social media pages before his demise.
- He was known for creating cancer awareness.
Darren Scott had a successful career in media. With over thirty-five years of experience in radio and twenty years of experience in TV, he left indelible marks on the South African media industry.
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