of treachery, malice and a mirror on South African society". Len Ashton, Allan's former LifeStyle editor at the Sunday Times, reviewed Jani Confidential for the South African magazine, Noseweek. Ashton writes that Jani Confidential is "a page-turning memoir. Those who knew the columnist in her triumphant previous incarnation will be staggered by this tale of astonishing endurance. And wry humour." Ashton also mirrors other reviews by regarding the affair allegations against "[Allan,] a fascinating woman," as "the humourless PC view." Oscar Pistorius On 14 April 2014, Allan published an open letter to Oscar Pistorius. Allan described the sports star as a "faux hero" and suggested that he had taken acting lessons in preparation for his court appearance. Allan also compared Pistorius with Eugène Terre'Blanche, writing that "Terre’blanche was cut from the same cloth as you, Oscar." Allan continued to criticize Pistorius' lifestyle as "a wasteland filled with expensive toys and recidivist acts." Allan's column went viral and was republished by the Daily Maverick, The Citizen, Biz News, and other news websites. The column was also reported on by other media titles such as Beeld. Canada's Globe and Mail also reported on the effect of the column, publishing quotes and a link to the full text. The story has also garnered attention in the United States, with reports appearing in the New York Post, Time, UPI, and on Perez Hilton's website. On 21 April 2014, Fox News broadcast an interview with Allan. Allan reiterated her belief that Pistorius had taken acting lessons and highlighted his alleged relationship with a 19-year-old in that year. A spokesperson for the Pistorius family has denied the claim that Pistorius took acting lessons. Anneliese Burgess, the media manager for the Pistorius family said the claims were "fictitious" and "totally devoid of any truth." Burgess continued "We deny in the strongest terms the contents of her letter in as far it relates to our client and further deny that our client has undergone any acting lessons or any form of emotional coaching." Allan's claims have been reported internationally, appearing in respected newspapers such as France's Le Figaro, Spain's El País, and Italy's La Stampa. Allan's piece also affected the case proceedings. Social worker Yvette van Schalkwyk said that she decided to testify in Pistorius' defence after reading what was said about the athlete in the media. Van Schalwyk alluded to Allan's column when she explained her motives: