This was the finding of former Judge Johann van der Westhuizen after an internal investigation into an altercation in Langebaan in the Western Cape ahead of the Rugby World Cup. The Springbok rugby player had been accused of racism and using derogatory language.
Asked to confirm the accuracy of the report, Andy Colquhoun, SA Rugby’s general manager for communications, told TimesLIVE on Sunday evening: “Actually, I know that Rapport were running a story on the matter earlier in week, weren't they? So what we said to them — I don't know if they carried it — was that this was a matter between an employer and employee and it's [protected] by confidentiality.
SA Rugby must have meetings with all Springboks to discuss this issue and how people close to them can negatively affect them in the future. Etzebeth’s lawyer Andre Calitz, speaking to Rapport, welcomed the ruling. He said his client had never pleaded guilty to defamation or assault, and has always maintained his innocence.
The Human Rights Commission case into the incident is still pending, and the National Prosecuting Authority is also still investigating.
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