Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has sent its condolences on the passing of South African rugby legend and former Springbok captain, Mr Joost van der Westhuizen after a long battle with motor neuron disease.
IFP’s National Spokesman on sports Mr Petros Sithole said the party sends its deepest condolences to the family and all the rugby loving people .
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Van der Westhuizen, friends and his former teammates at this very sad time,” said Mr Sithole.
He also said Joost was known as a fighter and someone that never stood back from a challenge, and he fought right up until the final moments.
“ We never understand these things, but we have to know that God has a plan for all of us, even though we do not always agree,” concluded Mr Sithole.
