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Joost van der westhuizen

Motor neurone disease linked to 'vigorous exercise': UK study

By AFP

High-profile sportspeople to have developed MND include Scotland rugby union international Doddie Weir, footballer Stephen Darby and late South African rugby...

  • FILE: Former Sprinbok captain Francois Pienaar assists former teammate flyhalf Joost van der Westhuizen (Front) during a re-enactement of the team photo from the 1995 Rugby World cup victory on June 24, 2015. Picture: AFP

    Joost van der Westhuizen’s family pleased with ruling on estate beneficiaries

    The Gauteng High Court on Tuesday ruled against Van der Westhuizen's estranged wife Amor Vittone, who was left a TV set from the late sportsman.

    1289 days ago
  • A photo of Joost van der Westhuizen and Amor Vittone during the 2016 Christmas period. Picture: Facebook.com.

    Amor Vittone walks away with TV set from Joost van der Westhuizen’s 2015 will

    The Van Der Westhuizen family applied to the court to have his 2015 will accepted to replace the joint will deposed by him and his wife in 2009.

    1290 days ago
  • Pieter Van Der Westhuizen outside the clinic department named after his brother Joost. Picture:Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    [WATCH] Joost Van Der Westhuizen dream of neurodegeneration centre realised

    Gauteng Health Department and the Joost van der Westhuizen Centre for Neurodegeneration opened the Motor Neuron Disease (MND) Clinic at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.

    1419 days ago
  • Banners were erected at the FH Odendaal High School in Pretoria for the late Springbok star Joost van der Westhuizen's memorial service on 9 February 2017. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    One-year anniversary since Joost van der Westhuizen passed away

    He represented South Africa 89 times and participated in three World Cup tournaments in which he won the historic 1995 title on home soil.

    1569 days ago
  • Bill Beaumont, President of World Rugby, pays tribute to late former Springbok captain Joost van der Westhuizen. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    World Rugby chair remembers van der Westhuizen as ‘world-class rugby player’

    Family, friends, the sport fraternity and fans gathered at Loftus Versveld in Pretoria on Friday to bid farewell to the rugby legend.

    1929 days ago
  • Former Springbok flanker Francois Pienaar speaks during Joost van der Westhuizen’s memorial service. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Pienaar: Joost was a rock star

    The former Springbok captain says even in the days of amateur rugby, Van der Westhuizen had a professional mindset & discipline.

    1930 days ago
  • Family members of the late rugby legend Joost van der Westhuizen carry his coffin out of the Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria following his official funeral service on 10 February 2017. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    [WATCH] Joost van der Westhuizen's last Loftus visit

    A funeral service for rugby legend Joost van der Westerhuizen (45) was held at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Friday.

    1930 days ago
  • Amor Vittone pays tribute to her late husband Joost van der Westhuizen. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Amor Vittone pays emotional tribute to ‘her first love’ Van der Westhuizen

    Late former Springbok captain Joost van der Westhuizen lost his battle with motor neuron disease earlier this week.

    1930 days ago
  • Joost van der Westhuizen's coffin draped in the national flag. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    'Joost was one of the greatest players ever'

    The SA National Rugby Legends Association president has described Joost van der Westhuizen as one of the greatest players ever seen.

    1930 days ago
  • Joost van Der Westhuizen’s coffin being brought in by Francois Pienaar and other former Springbok teammates at Loftus Versveld in Pretoria. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Zuma honours Van der Westhuizen with special provincial official funeral

    President Zuma says Joost van der Westhuizen will be remembered for his splendid talent and excellent leadership that he has displayed.

    1930 days ago
  • Banners were erected at the FH Odendaal High School in Pretoria for the late Springbok star Joost van der Westhuizen's memorial service on 9 February 2017. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Joost van der Westhuizen to be honoured at Loftus Versveld

    Van der Westhuizen passed away on Monday after a six-year battle with Motor Neuron Disease.

    1930 days ago
  • FILE: Joost van der Westhuizen at the end of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between New Zealand and South Africa in Melbourne on 8 November 2003. New Zealand beat South Africa 29-9. Picture: AFP.

    Rugby legend Joost van der Westhuizen to be laid to rest

    Celebrities, dignitaries & former Springbok players are expected at LLoftus Versfeld Stadium for a memorial service on Friday.

    1930 days ago
  • Pupils of FH Odendaal High School in Pretoria watch a memorial video for late Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen at a memorial service held at the player's former school on 9 February 2017. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Van der Westhuizen honoured during school memorial service

    Former Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen's former school on Thursday hosted a memorial service in his honour.

    1931 days ago
  • Banners were erected at the FH Odendaal High School in Pretoria on 9 February 2017 for the late Springbok star Joost van der Westhuizen's memorial service on 9 February 2017. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    [WATCH] 'Mischievous & bullish': Van der Westhuizen remembered

    A memorial service was held at Joost van der Westhuizen's former high school, Hoërskool FH Odendaal, in Pretoria on Thursday for the late sporting legend.

    1931 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the Ekurhuleni police department stand next to the coffin of late South African Jazz singer Thandi Klaasen at her funeral on 27 January 2017. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    [LISTEN] How official, state and provincial funerals work

    Presidency spokesperson Dr Bongani Ngqulunga clarifies confusions over the different categories of state funerals.

    1931 days ago
  • Banners were erected at the FH Odendaal High School in Pretoria for the late Springbok star Joost van der Westhuizen's memorial service on 9 February 2017. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    [WATCH] Pupils at Joost’s former school pay tribute to rugby legend

    The former Springbok captain, who attended Hoërskool FH Odendaal, passed away on Monday after a long battle with motor neuron disease.

    1931 days ago
  • FILE: Joost van der Westhuizen at the end of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between New Zealand and South Africa in Melbourne on 8 November 2003. New Zealand beat South Africa 29-9. Picture: AFP.

    Hugh Bladen: My heart bled for Joost

    The late scrum-half passed away on Monday after a long battle with motor neuron disease.

    1932 days ago
  • A meme posted following Joost van der Westhuizen's death sparked outrage on social media. Picture: facebook.com

    Human Rights Commission considers racist Joost meme

    A meme that sparked outrage on social media was posted by Riaan Lucas on Facebook on Tuesday.

    1932 days ago
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