Jane fell down the stairs of the flat she was staying in with Sally during the course of last night and is currently in Morningside Clinic in Sandton. She has a broken shoulder and wrist.

She went to theatre at around 9.30pm for an operation that, as far as I know, was to have put pins in both of the injured areas to help the bones to fuse properly. It was a long operation – over three hours. I have just spoken to her and she says they have “put me back together”. She says she is fine, though obviously very tired.

It is a cruel and horrible accident to have happened to someone so selfless and supportive in Tom’s time of need. Words fail.

Details will become more forthcoming in the next day or two, but Sally tended to Jane quickly after the fall and summoned an ambulance which took her to Morningside nearby (also a Netcare Hospital).

Lizzie and Chris Moon have been on hand to help with logistics, as has James, so Sal was able to go back to Zim in the knowledge that Jane is being well looked after and both patients are being cared for. Sal needs to be back with the girls for now.

Robert is coming tomorrow, arriving Thursday in Joburg, and will be with Jane for the rest of her stay in SA. We do not know at this stage how long she’ll be in hospital and will update you in due course. It is likely to be at least a couple of days.

Strength to Jane. Rest and heal. We’re also with you.