ARTICLES RELATING TO JOOST VAN DER WESTHUIZEN

WP to help ex-Bok

2013-05-14 19:30

WP Rugby will be raising funds for ex-Bok Tinus Linee, who has MND, during the Stormers' Super Rugby match against the Reds.

Joost's condition deteriorates

2013-04-22 11:04
167 comments

Joost van der Westhuizen's quality of life has deteriorated considerably since his MND progressed to the second phase.

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Joost's MND outreach

2013-01-24 09:11

Watch a clip of Bok legend Joost promoting awareness for MND causes.

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Marshall: Joost best Bok No 9

2012-12-18 18:38

Former All Black scrumhalf Justin Marshall regards Joost van der Westhuizen as the greatest No 9 in Springbok history.

Lazarus pill – the magic spreads

2012-09-16 19:00

The Lazarus pill is bring hope to not only those with traumatic brain injuries, but other conditions as well - like the motor-neuron disease Joost van der Westhuizen has, cerebral palsy and paralysis.

Amor: Enough lies have been spread

2012-09-13 10:00
95 comments

Singer Amor Vittone has had enough and wants to set the record straight regarding recent allegations made by her estranged husband, Joost van der Westhuizen.

Amor should have a good heart

2012-09-11 11:42

This user believes that Amor needs to forget what has been said and done between her and Joost and let him see his kids while he still has time left.

Joost and Amor should grow up

2012-09-10 11:47

This Channel24 user thinks Amor and Joost need to be adults about this and for the sake of their children keep their divorce private and out of the press.

A short poem for Joost

2012-09-06 10:29

This Channel24 user wrote a short poem for Joost after seeing his interview on Carte Blanche.

Joost quashes 'death' rumours

2012-09-05 09:34

Joost van der Westhuizen has taken to Twitter to refute rumours that he had died after a BBM message went viral.

Joost exhibits extraordinary qualities

2012-09-05 09:16

His story reads like a rare script in that he has demonstrated that "as people, we're all capable human failings in every turn of our lives, but it is how we turn around our lives that we will be judged".

I salute Joost

2012-09-05 08:55

This user salutes Joost for his compassion and wishes him well on his journey forward.

Amor is using her kids

2012-09-04 13:06

My opinion has never changed about Joost. Amor build a bridge and get over it you are using your kids .....sis on you!

Joost brought me to tears

2012-09-04 12:47

I am a 66 year old and am bold enough to admit that I was brought to tears watching the brave emotions expressed, writes Hannes Grobler.

Joost made mistakes - so what?

2012-09-04 12:16

This user believes that Joost van der Westhuizen should be able to see his children so that they can bond and build memories with the time he has left.

Joost: Amor can't wait for me to die

2012-08-06 08:23
109 comments

Former Springbok captain Joost van der Westhuizen says his estranged wife, singer Amor Vittone can't wait for him to die.

Amor Vittone collapses on flight to CT

2012-03-20 16:40
131 comments

Amor Vittone has collapsed on a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town and is thought to be spending the night recovering in hospital.

Amor: I'm done fighting

2012-03-16 10:46

Amor Vittone has said she's done fighting with her estranged husband Joost van der Westhuizen and says her critics should "walk in her shoes" for a day.

Joost doc quits over media scrutiny

2012-02-21 09:25
123 comments

Dr Jody Pearl, the neurologist who has been accused of having an affair with her patient Joost van der Westhuizen, has decided to quit.

Joost 'having an affair with his doctor'

2012-02-20 13:21
188 comments

Amor Vittone believes her ex Joost van der Westhuizen is having an affair with the doctor who's been the rock in the former Springbok's battle against motor neuron disease.

I paid my debt, says Joost

2012-02-17 08:39
94 comments

Joost van der Westhuizen recently opened up about living with motor neurone disease and has said that he doesn't "give a damn" what people say about him.

Comedian angers fans with Joost joke

2012-02-15 10:50

Comedian and actor Pierre Breytenbach has angered Joost van der Westhuizen's supporters after he mimicked the former rugby player's illness on the kykNET programme Skerp.

Joost's tribute to be aired

2011-11-24 11:57

The highlights show from the benefit function for Joost van der Westhuizen will be screened on SuperSport this weekend.

Joost's home for sale

2011-08-28 09:41

The plush home of former Bok Joost van der Westhuizen and his estranged wife Amor Vittone is for sale for R6.2m.

Joost won't sit and mope

2011-07-31 18:05

Former Bok Joost van der Westhuizen says he will try to live life to the full, despite being diagnosed with a motor neuron disease.

 
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Joost and Tinus hang out

2013-05-06 12:49

See pics as former Bok team-mates and fellow MND sufferers Joost van der Westhuizen and Tinus Linee spend the day together.

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Frail Joost in wheelchair

2013-04-14 14:52

Ex-Springbok Joost van der Westhuizen's condition has deteriorated to such an extent that he sometimes needs a wheelchair.

Fans back Joost as top No 9

2012-12-19 10:42

Joost van der Westhuizen is the best scrumhalf in the history of South African rugby - if not the world, Sport24 readers say.

Joost snubbed at Sport awards

2012-11-07 13:00

Former Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen has lashed out at organisers of the SA Sports Awards for snubbing him.

Joost and Amor kiss and make up

2012-09-14 11:24

Joost van der Westhuizen has tweeted that he and estranged wife Amor Vittone are "good friends now" after having a long chat.

Joost should move on

2012-09-11 11:51

This Channel24 user believes Joost is using the media for sympathy and that he should leave Amor alone and move on with his life.

Amor should be absolutely ashamed

2012-09-10 12:35

This Channel24 user says Amor should be absolutely ashamed of herself and believes she is going to commit career suicide with her handling of this whole affair.

Amor wants court order against Joost

2012-09-10 09:25

Amor Vittone says her estranged husband Joost van der Westhuizen is using the media to win sympathy after claiming on Carte Blanche that she is keeping his kids away from him.

Amor needs to catch a wake up

2012-09-05 13:33

Amor needs to wake up and realise that Joost is the father of her kids, and that she owes him at the least to see his kids with what time he has left.

Joost was crucified by the media

2012-09-05 09:23

I was dismayed by how the media crucified him about what remains personal and private issues.

My heart goes out to Joost

2012-09-05 09:05

My heart goes out to Joost and his family. It was emotional to watch and I know he don't want our sympathy but I feel for him.

A personal story of Motor Neuron Disease

2012-09-04 14:37

This Channel24 user shares her own experience with motor neuron disease and encourages Joost van der Westhuizen to keep fighting his battle.

Joost- I will remember you in my prayers

2012-09-04 12:58

This user believes Joost should continue his positive attitude towards life and the great work he is doing for other people suffering from terminal motor neuron disease.

Joost and Amor need to resolve their issues

2012-09-04 12:46

This Channel24 user believes that Joost and his family need to find some way to mediate their problems before it is too late.

Joost hands out Bok jerseys

2012-08-25 09:05

Former Springbok great Joost van der Westhuizen handed out the Springboks' jerseys at an emotional ceremony in Mendoza.

Amor 'much better' after collapse

2012-03-29 12:38

Singer Amor Vittone has said she feels much better after she collapsed on a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

Joost, Amor bury the hatchet

2012-03-19 10:22

Former rugby player Joost van der Westhuizen and his estranged wife, singer Amor Vittone, have reportedly called a truce.

Amor: Joost is trying to harm me

2012-03-09 10:25
144 comments

Amor Vittone says she has made a "conscious effort" to keep the details of her divorce dispute with Joost van der Westhuizen out of the press.

Mafia threatens Kurt over Amor

2012-02-21 07:49

Kurt Darren says he received two death threats after Joost van der Westhuizen found him and Amor Vittone in the couple's house one night.

Joost wanted to hit Kurt over Amor

2012-02-20 09:52

A fist-fight nearly broke out between Joost van der Westhuizen and singer Kurt Darren over Joost's estranged wife Amor Vittone.

SA comedians unhappy with Joost joke

2012-02-16 10:18

South African comedians have spoken out about Pierre Breytenbach's mockery of Joost van der Weshuizen, who is suffering from a debilitating illness, on kykNET's Skerp.

Joost says Amor broke his heart

2011-12-08 09:15
97 comments

Former Springbok rugby player Joost van der Westhuizen has revealed that his estranged wife Amor Vittone broke his heart.

Joost no better, no worse

2011-09-27 09:30

Joost van der Westhuizen says his condition has neither improved nor deteriorated after undergoing stem cell treatment.

Joost gambles on treatment

2011-08-25 06:45

Former Bok Joost van der Westhuizen is undergoing experimental treatment in a desperate attempt to cure his motor neuron disease.

Doctor confirms Joost's fears

2011-07-27 22:30
130 comments

Joost van der Westhuizen's worst fears have been confirmed by a world-renowned neurologist in the US.

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