‘Loftus Liefling’, Derick Hougaard in psychiatric hospital on the East Rand

Apart from receiving treatment for his pill addiction, extensive tests and scans are also being carried out to determine if Hougaard has any damage to his brain due to the years of abuse of medication.Former Springbok flyhalf Derick Hougaard has moved out of diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg’s Bronkhortsbaai home to a private psychiatric facility on the East Rand.

“Where he is now, he is completely cut off from the outside world. He does not have access to a mobile phone. We can’t contact him either. It is in his best interest that he gets the necessary medical help now. His team of doctors keeps us informed,” Niedinger said. Niedinger added that Hougaard is undergoing extensive tests, and scans are being carried out as well to determine if he has any damage to his brain due to the years of abuse of medication.WATCH: Elderly victim in viral assault video refuses to open case against advocate

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