President Zuma wishes Joost well
President Jacob Zuma has asked the nation to keep former Springbok captain, Joost van der Westhuizen, in their thoughts and prayers.
Van der Westhuizen was admitted to hospital on Saturday.
"Mr Van der Westhuizen is one of the best rugby players that the country has ever produced. We are saddened by his ill health. We urge the nation to keep him and his family in their thoughts and prayers as he continues to fight this challenging illness," says President Zuma.
In the latest update, Van der Westhuizen's family thanks everyone for their support.