Journalistic Flare

We have official done our first real article in Journalism this year. Some people are having theirs framed, others are having theirs edge in stone. I'm just going to post mine. I thought that would be the less mentally insane way to showcase my journalistic flare.

Loftus Jumper’s motive unclear

Braam van Wyk, 21, was rushed to Muelmed Hospital on Saturday night, after he fell nearly three storeys from a Securicor Loftus south stand, onto a concrete parking area below, during the Chiefs vs. Bulls match. Van Wyk, who was stabilised by on duty paramedics, after his three storey plunge, was seriously injured. Muelmed Hospital, could not comment on the young man’s condition, as they had been asked, by Van Wyk’s parents, not to speak to the media.

It is still unclear whether the young rugby supporter jumped or lost his balance.

Witnesses claim that Van Wyk, who had just turned twenty-one on Friday, had not seemed well at the time. “We thought he wasn’t feeling well because he was leaning slightly forward. His friend asked whether he was okay, he didn’t reply at all.” According to a witness, Van Wyk then proceeded to grabbed hold of the railing, as if to gain momentum, and jumped.

Loftus Stadium manager, Hugo Kemp, assured the media, that this was a first for Securicor Loftus. “Thousands of people visit Lofus and nothing like this has happened before,” Kemp said. “It is very bad: I don’t understand this.” “There is no safety risk” Kemp added, He himself inspected the spot on the south stand where the incident had taken place, to be reassured that the structure was safe.

Police, are currently questioning witnesses, in order to ascertain what transpired on Saturday night.