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The South African
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Amor Vittone's ex has a new baby on the way
Amor Vittone's ex-boyfriend, plastic surgeon Dr Charles Serrurier, is expecting a baby with his wife. The couple made the news via a social media announcement. Amor – the widow of the late Springbok Joost van der Westhuizen – and Charles split in mid-2013 after less than a year of dating. A few months later, Charles announced his engagement to his partner, Jess Clarke. On her business Instagram account, businesswoman Jesse Clarke revealed that she was pregnant with a baby with her husband Charles Serrurier. Sharing a pic of the couple, and another of their baby's sonogram, she shared: 'In case you have been wondering where I have been.. Well, I don't fit into much…baby due in the beginning of January'. Late last year, Amor Vittone's ex married his new partner after a brief courtship. Charles and Amor Vittone split in mid-2023 after a few months of dating. Like Amor, who lost husband Joost van der Westhuizen, Charles has also lost a spouse – his wife Jemma, who died in early 2022. 'Nothing went wrong. Our journeys are just different now', the singer and actress said of her split from her ex. During their relationship, the couple enjoyed an adventurous baecation through Europe and the Middle East. Amor and Charles had also fuelled wedding rumours after she was spotted dress-shopping and with a diamond ring on her ring finger. Amor Vittone – the widow of ex-Springboks player Joost van der Westhuizen – and ex, Dr Charles Serrurier. Images via Instagram: @ A few months after her split from the plastic surgeon, Amor Vittone hinted at finding love again. Last year, the mom-of-two teased a photo of a man she claims she had found 'love' with. On her Instagram Stories, she posted a picture of a handsome man and a bouquet of red roses, with the caption: 'When you find both love and friendship in one person.' Did Amor Vittone date this mystery man?Images via Instagram: @ A few weeks earlier, Amor Vittone had shown off a bottle of champagne and a bouquet of flowers- 18 white roses, to be exact. On Valentine's Day, she also bragged about receiving spoils from the mystery man. The rumoured relationship has appeared to have quickly fizzled out. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Eight-year-old Atarah Goodheart receives R45,000 sponsorship for Real Madrid football programme
Lynzia with her daighter Atarah Goodheart Image: Tracy-Lynn Ruiters Eight-year-old Atarah Goodheart, a Grade 2 learner at Jupiter Primary School in Ocean View, officially received a R45,000 sponsorship cheque on Wednesday, 30 July 2025, to join the Real Madrid Foundation Educational Football Programme through Generation Schools. Atarah, who has been playing football for the past two years with the Rising Stars Football Club in her hometown, was handed the cheque during a youth-focused touch rugby exhibition match at the Western Province Cricket Club. The event, which placed the spotlight on education, sport and development, featured sporting legends and celebrities including former All Blacks fly-half Carlos Spencer, ex-Springboks Juan de Jongh and Rudy Paige, and actor-comedian Siv Ngesi. The sponsorship was made possible through Kensio House and former Proteas cricketer Steven Palframan. Atarah's proud mother, Lynzia Goodheart, beaming with joy, said: 'She's been kicking ball since she could start walking. Overwhelming, unexplainable, unbelievable. I see she won't be staying in South Africa very long – her path looks very bright. It's already starting at eight.' Ricardo "Tricky Ricky" Duarttee with the ball Image: Armand Hough Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Reflecting on the moment, she added: 'In June, the owner of the club spoke about this. We were waiting. It's a one-in-a-million opportunity. The best learning and education level.' Goodheart added that she envisions her daughter heading abroad to sharpen her skills under the Real Madrid banner- her ultimate dream. 'I know my child has a very bright future ahead of her, that is why I am so thankful the sponsors could also see what I can, I know she will make everyone proud.' Atarah told the Weekend Argus that she is more than just excited to start her new journey. 'My friends are also excited and I am excited to be around some of my friends who already started at the school.' Brett Garner, head of the campus where Atarah will be based, said: 'It's good to see the role of sport in education. What a good thing — business involved in sport and education. I can't wait to welcome Atarah to our campus. It provides a pretty unique education solution.' 'She will be well looked after,' Garner added, referring to the Generation Schools group. At the handover Sekhukhune United Football Club (F.C.) also announced a ground-breaking partnership with Generation Schools to establish a fully integrated youth football academy in Gauteng. The academy will combine elite-level football training with private school education for up to 144 talented young athletes, all on fully funded scholarships. It was a day filled with sporting fun Image: Armand Hough Sekhukhune United F.C. Head of Marketing and Communication, Tebogo Mapinga, said: 'We're building a footballing legacy that starts with meaningful investment in our youth. But our ambition isn't just about producing the next generation of professional players, it's about nurturing responsible, empowered young leaders. Too often, our brightest talents are lured abroad. This academy is designed to give them world-class opportunities right here at home. This collaboration will change the lives of the youth from the Sekhukhune region along with the rest of South Africa.' Jevron Epstein, CEO of Generation Schools, added, 'This partnership challenges the status quo. It represents a major shift in how professional clubs engage with youth development. We're creating a pipeline that grows talent from the grassroots up, while ensuring that each learner receives a quality education and access to diverse opportunities both on and off the field.' Weekend Argus
