Esté Vorster

Sincere belated condolenses to Prof Este's family. As an old student it was not lost on me that the NWU nutrition department had a special magic. Now many years later having had exposure to various other tersiary centres and research, I'm deeply grateful for the vision she instilled for CEN and commitment from her researcher team to create that physical space for nutrition excellence. What I learned at CEN transended beyond realising my dream to be a healthcare professional who's advice people can count on (due to principles of EBN) but also helped prepare me as young professional how to conduct myself based on the example that was set at that department. This I believe changed my life for the better. Just shows the power of the ripple effect.

My heart-felt condolences to Hattie and Jan on your loss! Este's heart-warming smile and her hospitality will remain in my memory forever! She is a great loss for many in South Africa and abroad..., but her spirit lives on through her students! Rest in Peace, Este!

My heart felt condolences to the family of Prof Este' Vorster and the Nutrition Society of South Africa. Prof Vorste was so committed in improving Nutrition in Africa. She anchored the first IUNS meeting held in African soil in 2005 in Durban South Africa. She has been very supportive to both FANUS and ANS in their efforts to improve nutrition in Africa. Africa has missed a great giant in the field of Nutrition. On behalf of the Federation of African Nutrition Societies (FANUS) I commiserate with our South Africa Nutrition Fraternity, the children of Prof Vorster and their families on the passing on of this Great African Nutrition Icon. May her soul rest in peace. Professor Ngozi Nnam, President Federation of Africa Nutrition Societies (FANUS).

My sincere condolences to the family for loosing such a resourceful person in the society. May she rest in peace

My deepest condolences to Prof Etse's family and the entire CEN team

Prof Este Voster left behind a rich legacy of scholarship in Africa. I had read and respected her publications long before I met her, but was even more inspired when eventually I was privileged to meet her in person. Rest in peace, great leader.

My deepest sympathies, prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Prof Este'Verster. A great loss to the nutrition fraternity and the science world. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

My condolences to Este's family and sadness for the loss to them and the nutrition community. I knew her through the preparations for the IUNS meeting in Durban and our work on harmonization of nutrient intake recommendations. She impressed me not only for her nutrition knowledge but for her ability to work with a team to produce a balanced and high quality outcome. I always learned much from informal conversations with her. Africa and the international nutrition community have lost a great champion and I am privileged to have known her.