Called a phenom, dynamo and culture ambassador, Pierre van der Westhuizen has not missed a beat since joining the Cleveland International Piano Competition. The South African pianist is widely ...

A year ago today, Joost van der Westhuizen finally lost his brave battle with a body-wasting disease, but his powerful legacy lives on in modern rugby. Wheelchair-bound and barely able to talk in his ...

Former South Africa rugby great Joost van der Westhuizen has died aged 45 after losing his battle with motor neurone disease. A public memorial service will be held for the 1995 Rugby World Cup winner ...

According to Jack de Menezes of the Independent, Van der Westhuizen was given just two-and-a-half years to live upon his diagnosis. Per BBC Sport, South Africa rugby president Mark Alexander said: ...

Ballade Vir 'n Enkeling was written by Leon van Nierop and directed by Henry Mylne, with additional scenes and dialogue written by Mylne. The series was produced by TV-Drama (Afrikaans) for the SABC.