Exclusive interview with Joost van der Westhuizen (MND)

Motor neurone disease is a devastatingly debilitating disease for which there is no known cure. The cause or causes of MND are largely unknown. An estimated 10% of cases are believed to be genetic. In the rest, experts believe there is an underlying genetic disposition that is triggered by environmental factors. A recent study out of Australia points to a causal link between incidents of motor neurone disease and chronic exposure to blue-green algae. We take a closer look at the research and ask what is lurking in our environment - from water systems to sports pitches and beyond.

[@janthomson2143]

Brave man. So sad he is gone now.

[@ShanL2604]

Rest In Peace Joost

[@C3LTICART3L]

differcult to see Joost like this and since then to hear of his passing :(
he was one if not the greatest no9's to ever play rugby
RIP Joost

[@lenovo4701]

Where is the exclusive interview??? Shame on you for false advertising!!

[@brandonhardwick8376]

true legend of the game

[@iamtheomega]

we have blue green algae in all our lakes, my first encounter as a little kid, got out of water and covered with little paintballs and the adult didn't know what it was..

[@morenablighthlatshwayo9651]

The Greatest Scrumhalf I know..Rus In Vrede

[@dewaldtfourie4241]

Joost needs a private home doctor and he needs to move near a hospital as soon as possible in case of emergencies. He needs lots of rest and friends for comfort.

[@AlexGrocio]

Joost - Rust in Vrede! Legend!

[@joshua7015]

The interview with Joost begins at 9:40 . You're welcome.

[@fionnamarais907]

When I was younger, MND was theorized as a genetic disorder dormant in the body until it got released when you reached aged 30 odd and referred to as "Adult Onset Muscular Dystrophy". If the theory is now being changed, does it mean all categories of MD and SMA could be due to poisonous algae our parents ingested ... causing us to be born with the condition?

[@cloudydaez]

Where's the interview????

[@pauli6570]

cloudydaez from 10:28 if you cared to watch

[@charlesfeatherstone6196]

Ticks ARMY ,Sportsman and Islanders , I think Yoost had Lymes Disease. Look at the Symtoms.

[@roshun22]

Umm if you find seafood in Hartebeespoort dam, I doubt you should eat it. Even if the water has algae in ;)

[@charlesfeatherstone6196]

Test all these people for lymes disease!!!!!

[@xpat73]

Good it have something to do wth repeated head concussions from rugby>>??

[@morenablighthlatshwayo9651]

ja nee, jy moet dit maar anvaar.. ey this planet

[@dougzembiec9995]

Stephen Hawkings -------- kak funny

[@dougzembiec9995]

justatrolling can you say that again please, but this time with that computer voice ;)

[@papagolfchannel3022]

May his soul rest in peace #jost

[@hootie203]

+Doug Zembiec Have some respect you inadequate little specimen. RIP Joost.

[@therezaloftus]

well said that fool is very disrespectful