A cooking host dies when the plane he was piloting hits a high-voltage line on a farm.
The South African entertainment world was rocked by the news of the presenter’s death. Miney Stephens At the age of 43, he was involved in a tragic helicopter accident. The fatal accident occurred on Monday (October 11), and according to local media, Miney was piloting the plane at the time of the accident.
According to information published by The George Herald, the accident occurred around 8am. Myny Steffens was spraying pesticides on crops on his farm in South Africa when his plane hit a high-tension line and crashed shortly after.
Photos of the accident released by local authorities show the wreckage of the helicopter scattered across the area. ”Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragedy. ”An official statement released by the authorities says:
Who is Miney Stephens?
Mynie Stephens was a well-known figure in South Africa, particularly for her work in television and gastronomy. She was the co-host of the popular cooking show Speel meets Vuur (loosely translated as Touching the Fire), co-hosting the show with her childhood friend Aldi van der Walt.
In addition to television, Miney was also known as a writer. She was responsible for a cookbook with the same name as the show she hosted.
Compliments from friends and business partners
The presenter’s untimely death caused a deep uproar among friends and colleagues. Aldi van der Walt, Miney’s childhood friend and partner in the Spiel Meet Voor program, mourned the loss in an emotional statement, highlighting the qualities of his friend.
“She had a big heart, a kind soul and the glue that brought people together. She combined patience, kindness and humor, which made her attractive to people.” Details of the presenter’s funeral and memorial service have not yet been made public.