Derek Watts

2023 - 4 - 2

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Derek Watts recovering after “severe sepsis” diagnosis (Algoa FM)

The legendary Carte Blanche presenter finds himself in Johannesburg's Milpark Hospital after having suffered what was first thought to be a suspected.

Infections that lead to sepsis most often start in the lung, urinary tract, skin, or gastrointestinal tract. Without timely treatment, sepsis can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death.” Looks scary but collapsed with suspected stroke in Hoedspruit 14 days ago and despatched to super pro Mill Park Hospital ICU.

Derek Watts shares health update: 'Back home and walking ... (News24)

The Carte Blanche presenter revealed Sunday morning that he "collapsed with suspected stroke in Hoedspruit 14 days ago". After being rushed to Milpark Hospital ...

of the show! You are the stars ?? He also thanked viewers for their messages of support.

What is sepsis, the infection that destroyed Derek Watts' body in an ... (Citizen)

Well-wishes for Carte Blanche presenter Derek Watts have been pouring in after he shared his sepsis diagnosis on Sunday.

[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention](https://www.cdc.gov/), sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. My physiotherapist at home helped me walk for short distances, without any support,” he told the [Covid-19](https://www.citizen.co.za/tag/covid-19-coronavirus/), flu or fungal infections. We wanted to go riding quad bikes, but I couldn’t get out of the car and Ty said there was something wrong. [Afrikaans publication](https://maroelamedia.co.za/nuus/sa-nuus/derek-watts-leer-weer-loop-na-terugslag/). [stroke](https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/health/what-is-a-stroke-symptoms-and-risk-factors/).

Prayers and well wishes pour in for Derek Watts after 'suspected ... (TimesLIVE)

Veteran TV host and journalist Derek Watts was diagnosed with "severe sepsis which destroyed the bod in an hour", and is learning to walk again.

He said he was diagnosed with “severe sepsis which destroyed the bod in an hour”, and is learning to walk again. “Looks scary but collapsed with suspected stroke in Hoedspruit 14 days ago and dispatched to super pro Mill Park Hospital ICU.” Prayers and well wishes have been flooding in for veteran TV host and journalist Derek Watts after he was rushed to ICU recently with a suspected stroke.

Who is Derek Watts? Five things to know about recovering TV host (The South African)

From Zimbabwe to SA, here's five things to know about 'Carte Blanche' co-anchor Derek Watts, who was diagnosed with sepsis.

I love it, it is structured and makes me feel like I am in control,” he said to The Citizen. You are the stars ⭐️ of the show,” he tweeted. According to his Instagram account, Derek has been a Carte Blanche co-anchor for 27 years, starting at the tender age of 16. Derek Watts, who is well known for being the co-anchor on Carte Blanche revealed that he was rushed to hospital two weeks ago over a suspected stroke. ALSO READ: Here’s why things to know about the recovering Carte Blanche co-anchor.

'Carte Blanche' legend Derek Watts suffers suspected stroke (Jacaranda FM)

Investigative journalist and TV presenter Derek Watts is “learning to walk again” after he was diagnosed with severe sepsis.

[Breakfast with Martin Bester](https://www.jacarandafm.com/shows/breakfast-martin-bester/)', weekdays from 06:00 - 09:00. [Uber driver donates kidney to passenger he just met](https://www.jacarandafm.com/shows/drive/uber-driver-donates-kidney-passenger-he-just-met/) Looks scary but collapsed with suspected stroke in Hoedspruit 14 days ago and despatched to super pro Mill Park Hospital ICU. [LISTEN: Are children's playdates becoming too complicated?](https://www.jacarandafm.com/shows/drive/listen-are-childrens-playdates-becoming-too-complicated/) [sepsis](https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/what-is-sepsis.html#:~:text=Sepsis%20is%20the%20body's%20extreme,%2C%20skin%2C%20or%20gastrointestinal%20tract.). Slap fighting to hit Mbombela this weekend](https://www.jacarandafm.com/shows/breakfast-martin-bester/slap-fighting-hit-mbombela-weekend/)

Derek Watts 'learning to walk' again after suspected stroke – PICTURE (SAPeople News)

Derek Watts, best known for his role on the show Carte Blanche, has posted a photo of himself on social media in a hospital bed.

Looks scary but collapsed with suspected stroke in Hoedspruit 14 days ago and despatched to super pro Mill Park Hospital ICU. [Retweeting](https://twitter.com/carteblanchetv/status/1642405817927229440) Watts’ post, Carte Blanche wished their presenter well. [posted a photo](https://twitter.com/DerekWatts/status/1642397061214527489) of himself on social media lying in a hospital bed in Johannesburg.