President Zuma declares a Provincial Official Funeral for Mr van der Westhuizen

President Jacob Zuma has declared a Special Provincial Official Funeral for the late former Springbok captain and South African rugby legend, Mr Joost van der Westhuizen, who passed away on Monday, 06 February 2017.

Mr van der Westhuizen will be remembered for his splendid talent and excellent leadership that he has displayed in the rugby national team and in the sports community at large which made him one of the best rugby players that the country has ever produced.

President Zuma, on behalf of government and all South Africans, has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Mr van der Westhuizen’s family and all in the sports fraternity.

President Zuma has ordered that National Flag at all flag stations in the Gauteng Province be flown at half-mast today, 10 February 2017, the day of his funeral.

The Gauteng provincial government has communicated the details of the funeral.

Source: The Presidency Republic of South Africa

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