South African rugby player Faf de Klerk and his wife, Miné, have announced their expected addition to their family during a baby tea ceremony, adding Faf to a list of Springboks who have recently announced their transition into fatherhood. Faf’s romance with Miné adds a loving element to the rough world of rugby, and their announcement is part of a growing trend of Springboks expanding their families. The players’ personal lives bring an endearing quality to the team, and their bond grows stronger as they celebrate each other’s lifechanging events.
On Wednesday, a gas leak in an abandoned mine near Boksburg, South Africa, resulted in the tragic deaths of 17 people. This included three children, who lost their lives due to the toxic nitrate oxide gas. The gas was leaked from a cylinder in the Angelo informal settlement, typically used in illegal mining activities.