Tributes Pour in for South Africa's Rugby Great Joost
Tributes from government, sporting bodies, rugby players and fans have been pouring in after the passing of Joost van der Westhuizen, Springbok rugby scrumhalf and captain, who died from motor neuron disease. President Jacob Zuma announced during his State of the Nation address that an official provincial funeral will be held for Joost.
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South Africa:
RIP Joost
SAnews.gov.za, 6 February 2017
President Jacob Zuma has expressed deep sadness and extended his heartfelt condolences on the passing of South African rugby legend and former Springbok captain, Joost van der… Read more »
Joost van der Westhuizen, South African rugby legend
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South Africa:
President Zuma Declares Official Funeral for Joost
News24Wire, 10 February 2017
President Jacob Zuma has declared a Special Provincial Official Funeral for the late former Springbok captain and South African rugby legend, Joost van der Westhuizen, who passed… Read more »
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South Africa:
ANC Mourns Passing of Joost Van Der Westhuizen
ANC, 6 February 2017
It is with deep sadness that the ANC has learnt of the passing of Joost van der Westhuizen today after a long illness. Read more »
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South Africa:
Tributes Pour in for Joost
SAnews.gov.za, 7 February 2017
Tributes are still streaming in this morning for the late rugby legend, Joost van der Westhuizen, who passed on Monday following a long battle with motor neuron disease. Read more »
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South Africa:
Tearful James Small Remembers 'Special' Joost
News24Wire, 7 February 2017
Joost van der Westhuizen's children should be two of the proudest kids in South Africa. Read more »
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South Africa:
Joost 'Fought Illness Like He Played Rugby' - Wiese
News24Wire, 7 February 2017
Joost van der Westhuizen fought until the very end - a characteristic that 1995 Rugby World Cup-winning team-mate Kobus Wiese says was part of his make-up. Read more »
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South Africa:
Committee On Sport and Recreation Sends Condolences On Joost Van Der Westhuizen's Passing
Parliament of South Africa, 6 February 2017
The Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation wishes to send its condolences to the family and friends of the rugby legend, Mr Joost van der Westhuizen, who passed away earlier… Read more »
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South Africa:
Sascoc Grieves Death of Joost Van Der Westhuizen
Sascoc, 6 February 2017
SASCOC and the South African sports family send their heartfelt condolences to the family of Springbok rugby star Joost van der Westhuizen who passed away aged 45 on Monday 6… Read more »
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Joost van der Westhuizen, regarded as the best scrumhalf that South African rugby has ever seen, died of motor neuron disease, a condition that was diagnosed in 2011. Read more »
