27/05/2026
South African Veteran Radio Presenter passing away.
We remember "Darren Scott"
Darren Scott
06 January 1964 - 27 May 2025
Radio & Television Personality.
Darren Scott was very passionate about radio, even during his high school days he spent many afternoons hanging around Capital Radio Studios.
But when he matriculated from Delasalle College in 1981, instead of pursuing a career in Radio, he went to Rand Afrikaans University.In his first year at RAU, he was offered a job at Capital Radio, and the rest as they say, is history. Darren Scott had 40 years of experience on radio and 30 years of experience on television.
The veteran radio presenter has presented on Capital radio, 702, MNET, Supersport, 5FM, Jacaranda 94.2 , East Coast Radio, and Hot 102.7 FM where his voice became the corner stone of the brand.He also has been nominated for over 30 Liberty Radio Awards, of which he has won 14, including the Best Breakfast Presenter or Show for every year he was nominated.
He was also the SA Sports Journalist of the Year in 1997, and has won 1 X You Magazine Personality of the Year Award and 2 X People Magazine Sports Presenter of the Year awards.He was inducted into Radio Awards Hall of fame in 2024.
Darren Scott was diagnosed with stage 4 malignant melanoma cancer, a battle he fought for many years.He succumbed to the disease on 27 May 2025.His legacy as a broadcaster and passionate storyteller will forever be remembered.May his soul continue to rest in peace.🕊️
