Former Bok Hougaard reveals pain of Reeva's death at the hands of OscarPistorius
Francois Hougaard is talking through the tattoos which cover his arms, legs and torso. Underneath the rose gold Rolex and designer clothing, the ink tells the story of triumph and tragedy for a Springbok who has found his place in a quiet corner of the Worcestershire countryside.
Alongside his sporting journey, there are Greek scripts, gemstones and koi fish associated with good luck. The most pertinent, however, is the text on his bicep about cherishing life. It reads: "Every person’s life is a fairytale written by God’s hands. Honour your character and embrace your life experiences."
I ask about losing his ex-girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, who was shot dead on Valentine’s Day, 2013, by Paralympian Oscar Pistorius. Hougaard was in the middle of the media inquest, with some reports claiming he sent a text message which sparked a row on the night of the killing. "One of my best mates phoned me at 7 o’clock when I was playing golf to tell me what had happened. He was the first to get to the house. It’s a shock when you hear something like that, isn’t it? It’s tough.
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