A sea of adoring fans, mostly children and youngsters, go wild at the sight of Helderberg local and Springbok World Cup winner Damian Willemse, who visited his childhood home in Hassan Khan Avenue, Gustrouw, Strand, last Wednesday (8 November). View the photo gallery of the double World Cup winner’s return to his hometown on the DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette landing page on News24 and Netwerk 24. The link will be shared on the publication’s Facebook page.Photo: Jamey Gordon


Loyal fan and neighbour, Shamiela Salie and her granddaughter Tagsheen Hendricks, were elated to meet the double World Cup winner.

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Kamillah Fortune and Julian and Tracey-Lee Hansby were in the crowd hoping to interact with the local celebrity.

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The local hero is greeted by local traffic officer

The local hero is greeted by local traffic officer Franklin Adams upon his arrival.

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There were emotions all round as some fans felt overwhelmed at the sight of the local rugby star.

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Damian and his family reunited! Pictured (in the back) are Ramone and Michelle Samuels, Francois, Damian, Charlotte and Farren Willemse; (front) Kristy-Grace Willemse and Ramone jnr Samuels.

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Damian and his baby sisters, Farren and Kristy-Grace who were thrilled to have their big brother back home.

Photo: Jamey Gordon

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