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Death notice: John Watt of Bresan Footwear

Published: 13th Jan 2025

Author: Tony Dickson - S&V Editor

Howick, KZN, SA – John Watt of Bresan Footwear, and before that of Bata SA, died on 05 January following a stroke on 02 January. According to his son, Alistair, He had been struggling with a number of health issues over the past 6 months and had been in and out of hospital a number of times in recent weeks.

An obituary will follow in the January issue of S&V Footwear & Leather Goods.

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