The Afrikaans singer contracted meningitis and kidney infection at the end of April. Additionally, he also suffered a stroke. Before being admitted to hospital, Thys was in a wheelchair and his ...

Hollywood star Charlize Theron has faced a mountain of criticism for calling her mother tongue Afrikaans "a dying language". Theron joked it was spoken by "about 44 people" and was "not very helpful".

Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron is facing fierce criticism in South Africa after saying her mother tongue, Afrikaans, is “a dying language.” The “Monster” and “Tully” star made ...