The wife of former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has reportedly drowned after being found floating in a pool in Gqeberha on Monday, as per Herald Live.
An inquest docket has since been opened. The 62-year-old’s body was allegedly found by a family member in a house in Fairview around midday and declared dead on the scene by emergency responders.
Foul play has been ruled out but the matter is under investigation.
According to The South African, Theresa de Villiers, who hails from Paarl, was visiting family in Gqeberha.
While the name of the deceased was withheld by police, messages of condolences have started pouring in on social media after the woman was later identified as Theresa.
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