Minki Van Der Westhuizen — Biography
Minki Van Der Westhuizen embarked on her modeling career at the tender age of sixteen. By her senior year of high school in 2002, she had captured the attention of Guess, leading to her selection for an international campaign by the renowned fashion house. Her professional representation is managed by Max Models, based in Cape Town.
Her striking presence graced the pages of South African Sports Illustrated's Swimwear editions in 2002, 2003, 2006, and 2007, and she also appeared on the cover of GQ. In 2003, Maxim recognized her by placing her at number 24 on their prestigious Hot 100 list. South African readers of FHM crowned her the winner of their 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll in 2004. Demonstrating her broad appeal, US troops deployed in the Iraq War voted her the most popular pin-up girl in 2003.
Transitioning into television, Van Der Westhuizen became a co-host of the SABC 2 Afrikaans lifestyle program Pasella in May 2007, sharing hosting duties with former Miss South Africa, Cindy Nell. Her personal life saw her marry Constant Visser in October 2007 in Stellenbosch. However, by November 2009, a spokesperson for Visser confirmed that she had initiated divorce proceedings. She later married Saracens rugby player Ernst Joubert in June 2012. The couple has since welcomed three daughters: Katerien, born in July 2013, Elise, born in August 2014, and Elsa, born in March 2018.
Her striking presence graced the pages of South African Sports Illustrated's Swimwear editions in 2002, 2003, 2006, and 2007, and she also appeared on the cover of GQ. In 2003, Maxim recognized her by placing her at number 24 on their prestigious Hot 100 list. South African readers of FHM crowned her the winner of their 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll in 2004. Demonstrating her broad appeal, US troops deployed in the Iraq War voted her the most popular pin-up girl in 2003.
Transitioning into television, Van Der Westhuizen became a co-host of the SABC 2 Afrikaans lifestyle program Pasella in May 2007, sharing hosting duties with former Miss South Africa, Cindy Nell. Her personal life saw her marry Constant Visser in October 2007 in Stellenbosch. However, by November 2009, a spokesperson for Visser confirmed that she had initiated divorce proceedings. She later married Saracens rugby player Ernst Joubert in June 2012. The couple has since welcomed three daughters: Katerien, born in July 2013, Elise, born in August 2014, and Elsa, born in March 2018.
