Previous rugby player Derick Hougaard wished his twin children a glad birthday with a sweet message on Twitter.
The 35-year-old offers guardianship of his children with ex, Afrikaans vocalist Karlien van Jaarsveld.
Karlien made a few stunning charges against Derick a week ago, after an extremely open spat where she revealed her youngsters “missing” while they were in their dad’s consideration.
Despite the very public battle between the former spouses, Derick has taken to the social media to wish his boys well on their special day, and to tell his followers how much his sons mean to him.
“Congratulations to the best and the toughest men who I know. Daniël and Eliah. Even though you are only five years old today. I already have respect for you, and I am so proud of you,” he writes on Twitter.
“One day you’ll understand love like daddy does today. Happy birthday,” he adds.
He ends the post with several celebratory emojis.
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Geluk aan die 2 beste en hardste manne wat ek ken. Daniël en Eliah. Al is julle vandag net 5. En alklaar respek en trots op julle. Eendag sal julle liefde verstaan soos Pappa vandag doen. Happy Bday. 🎉🎁🎁🎊🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈❤️
— Derick Hougaard (@DerickHougaard) December 19, 2018