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Corné van Zyl

Corné van Zyl is a journalist, editor, digital manager, and photographer with extensive experience and management skills. She studied journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and started her career at Media24. Corné worked for Beeld and the tabloid Sondag newspaper before she made her way to the South African Press Association (SAPA). After surviving a six-day ICU Covid-19 ordeal in 2021, she left her permanent job, packed up, and sold everything in Pretoria to start a new venture on the South Coast with her adorable two-year-old son and high school sweetheart of 20 years.

Reminder: SASSA grants are available from tomorrow

By Corné van Zyl 03-07-23 11:57

Here’s when you can collect your SASSA grants for JULY 2023 from TOMORROW. REMINDER – HERE ARE THE SASSA SOCIAL GRANTS PAYMENT DATES FOR JULY This comes after the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) released the payment schedule for the 2023/24 financial year. ALSO READ: SASSA: Here’s how to replace expiring cards Social grants payment schedule for […]

Snow hunting: Where to see the snow in South Africa right now

By Corné van Zyl 30-06-23 16:14

Snow of up to 10cm has been confirmed in several parts of South Africa on Friday. GRAB THE FAMILY AND GO HUNTING FOR SNOW! The South African Weather Service (SAWS) warned the conditions are expected for the remainder of this week. ALSO READ: Extreme COLD, rain and snow expected across South Africa “These conditions are expected to result […]

Boo! Go ghost hunting at the 10 most haunted places in SA

By Corné van Zyl 30-06-23 13:57

Bored? Don’t worry. We have just what you need! Grab your friends and go ghost hunting! HERE ARE THE TOP HAUNTED PLACES IN SA South Africa has no shortage of ghost stories, from haunted hotels, castles, and museums to legendary tales from bygone eras. Here’s a round-up of the top 10 most haunted places in […]

What? Handbag ‘smaller than a grain of salt’ sold for over R1m

By Corné van Zyl 30-06-23 13:38

Measuring a mere 657 by 222 by 700 microns (less than 0,762 mm wide), this fluorescent yellowish-green handbag recently fetched an astounding price of over R1 million at an online auction. WAIT, WHAT? THIS HANDBAG IS SMALLER THAN A GRAIN OF SALT According to a report by CNN, Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF has achieved an astonishing feat with […]

The first supermoon of the year is almost here

By Corné van Zyl 30-06-23 09:32

The next full moon will be the first full supermoon of 2023. IT IS ALMOST TIME FOR THE FIRST SUPERMOON OF THE YEAR The Buck Supermoon will appear on July 2 and 3, brighter than the average full moon. ALSO READ: Giant hole on the sun could wreak HAVOC on Earth TODAY The average full moon is 238,900 […]

WATCH – Snow: Parts of SA turn into a winter wonderland

By Corné van Zyl 29-06-23 10:39

The snow and icy weather turn parts of South Africa into a winter wonderland. WATCH THE SNOW WINTER WONDERLAND: The South African Weather Service (SAWS) warned that extreme COLD conditions, rain, and snow conditions are expected for the remainder of this week. ALSO READ: Significant SNOW of more than 10cm expected TODAY SIGNIFICANT snow of more than 10cm […]

KZN floods: Emergency contact numbers you should have!

By Corné van Zyl 28-06-23 12:38

Emergency disaster management teams and personnel are on high alert as MORE heavy rains and floods are anticipated TODAY in KwaZulu-Natal. DISASTER TEAMS ARE ON HIGH ALERT IN SEVERAL FLOODED AREAS The Co-operative Governance & Traditional Affairs (Cogta) department in KwaZulu-Natal has cautioned residents living in the districts of Ugu, Zululand, King Cetshwayo, Umkhanyakude, and eThekwini metro to […]

SA weather update: Extreme cold, rain and snow expected

By Corné van Zyl 28-06-23 09:53

Extreme COLD conditions, rain, and snow are expected across South Africa. THE EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS, RAIN AND SNOW, ARE EXPECTED According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), the conditions are expected for the remainder of this week. “These conditions are expected to result from the passage of a cut-off low (COL), which is currently situated along […]

VIDEOS – TORNADO hits parts of KwaZulu-Natal

By Corné van Zyl 27-06-23 16:57

A TORNADO reportedly hit parts of Inanda Valley in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday afternoon. BREAKING NEWS JUST IN, A TORNADO HAS HIT PARTS OF KZN According to the Weather Hooligan the tornado hit these parts around 15:00 on Tuesday. It is believed emergency services are on the scene to assist the affected communities. WATCH THE VIDEOS HERE: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/VID-20230627-WA0086-1.mp4 […]

Bird flu in SA: Seven things you need to know

By Corné van Zyl 27-06-23 16:16

The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) confirmed that farms in Mpumalanga experienced an outbreak of the highly infectious H7 avian flu strain, which is different from the H5N1 one that wiped out more than a million birds in the Western Cape the past few months. ALSO READ: Avian flu detected in Western Cape, 120 000 birds […]

Weather: Snow expected in these parts of SA today

By Corné van Zyl 27-06-23 08:55

SNOW is expected TODAY in these parts of South Africa. THE SNOW IS EXPECTED FROM TODAY According to VoxWeather forecaster Annette Botha, light snow is expected on Tuesday over the Western Cape Mountains, which includes the Matroosberg and Cederberg Mountains. Botha said a mid-winter cut-off low would bring widespread showers, a steep drop in temperatures, and SNOW […]

SNOW of more than 10cm expected in these parts of SA

By Corné van Zyl 26-06-23 12:17

SNOW of more than 10cm is expected in these parts of South Africa this week. THE SNOW IS EXPECTED FROM TUESDAY MORNING According to VoxWeather forecaster Annette Botha, light snow is expected on Tuesday over the Western Cape Mountains, which includes the Matroosberg and Cederberg Mountains. Botha said a mid-winter cut-off low would bring widespread showers, a […]

Makhanda schools press on despite failed national reading plan

Load shedding on MONDAY: Here’s the UPDATED schedule

By Corné van Zyl 26-06-23 08:27

Eskom said load shedding would be implemented on MONDAY. Here is your updated schedule. LOAD SHEDDING IMPLEMENTED ON MONDAY- WE HAVE THE UPDATED SCHEDULE FOR YOU ALSO READ: WATCH: SNOW confirmed NOW in these parts of South Africa The power utility said load shedding will be implemented at Stage 3 over the evening peak periods and suspended from […]

Titanic Sub predictions: The OXYGEN has run out

By Corné van Zyl 22-06-23 20:51

The search for the Titanic sub is nearing a crucial point, and those involved are preparing for the worst. ACCORDING TO PREDICTIONS, THE OXYGEN HAS RUN OUT The US Coast Guard predicted yesterday that the supply of breathable air in the submersible would run out at 13:08 Thursday in South Africa (12.08 UK time) on […]

GDE extends THESE online admissions application deadlines

By Corné van Zyl 22-06-23 20:18

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has extended the closing date for the 2024 Online School Admissions application period for Grade 1 and Grade 8 to July 21. THE GDE EXTENDED THESE ONLINE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS APPLICATIONS DEADLINES According to the GDE’s Spokesperson, Steve Mabona, the application period was initially scheduled to close on July 14, […]

Only a few HOURS of oxygen left in the missing Titanic submersible

By Corné van Zyl 22-06-23 13:13

The five people in the Titanic submersible are in a dire situation. They have only a few hours of oxygen left, and the submersible will take 8 hours to return to the surface. THERE ARE ONLY A FEW HOURS OF OXYGEN LEFT IN THE SUBMERSIBLE This means that they could run out of oxygen before […]

Here is what we know about the missing Titanic submersible

By Corné van Zyl 21-06-23 18:31

The submersible carrying five people to see the remains of the Titanic at the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean is still missing despite a massive search operation. HERE IS WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE TITAN SUBMERSIBLE On Wednesday, the Ocean Gate Expeditions confirmed that sounds had been emitted in the search area where the Titan submersible […]

How does the National Health Insurance Bill benefit South Africans?

By Corné van Zyl 14-06-23 14:30

The National Assembly passed the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill on Tuesday. But how will this benefit South Africans? HERE IS MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONTROVERSIAL NATIONAL HEALTH BILL According to the Parliament, the objective of the NHI Bill is to provide universal access to quality health care for all South Africans, as enshrined in the […]

Sardine frenzy hits KwaZulu-Natal South Coast – WATCH

By Corné van Zyl 14-06-23 13:26

Watch as the much-anticipated annual Sardine Run attracts hundreds of people to beaches in the Amanzimtoti area. Hundreds of people are flocking to the beaches in the Amanzimtoti area as sardine fever hits KwaZulu-Natal. WATCH AS THE SARDINE FEVER HITS KWAZULU-NATAL According to a report by the SouthCoast Sun, boats have been launching at Amanzimtoti Main Beach on […]

SIX big changes for NEW driving licences in SA

By Corné van Zyl 14-06-23 13:20

The Department of Transport earlier this year said it aims to roll out new digital driving licence cards in South Africa this financial year as it pushes towards greater virtualisation and automation of the Driving Licence Card Account (DLCA). ALSO READ: Two BIG changes coming to WhatsApp that you should know of HERE ARE THE SIX BIG […]

Parliament passes controversial National Health Insurance Bill

By Corné van Zyl 13-06-23 21:09

The National Assembly has passed the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, paving the way for “universal healthcare” in South Africa. According to a report by News24 a total of 205 MPs in the parliament voted in favour of the NHI Bill, while 125 voted against it. ALSO READ: Parliament engages with The Elders about controversial NHI Bill […]

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Tina Joemat-Pettersson reportedly gave ID statement on Estina before her death

By Corné van Zyl 12-06-23 17:52

Tina Joemat-Pettersson reportedly met with the Investigating Directorate (ID) to finalise an affidavit for the R280-million Estina dairy farm case just two days before her death. JOEMAT-PETTERSON REPORTEDLY GAVE A STATEMENT JUST TWO DAYS BEFORE HER DEATH According to a report by News24, she was minister of agriculture at the time when the Gupta-linked company scored […]

Eskom: R500m security contract was above board

By Corné van Zyl 12-06-23 11:57

Eskom issued a statement on Sunday, saying everything was above board in the procurement of the contract that cost the power utility just shy of R1.7 million a month. ESKOM SAID EVERYTHING WAS ABOVE BOARD WITH THE R500M SECURITY CONTRACT It was awarded to Fidelity Services for three months in 2022. ALSO READ: ‘Resignation of André […]

Marlene van Staden, Modimolle–Mookgophong mayor loses battle with cancer

By Corné van Zyl 09-06-23 15:47

DA’s Marlene van Staden lost her long battle with breast cancer on Thursday morning. MODIMOLLE-MOOKGOPHONG MAYOR MARLENE VAN STADEN LOSES CANCER BATTLE The 43-year-old Van Staden was one of the first DA women leaders to take the mayorship from the ANC in 2016 in the newly amalgamated Modimolle/Mookgopholong Local Municipality in Limpopo. ALSO READ: Gauteng province avails R784m […]

Eight primary school learners rushed to hospital after eating ‘space cakes’

By Corné van Zyl 09-06-23 11:34

Eight learners from Emfundisweni Primary School in Alexandra have been admitted to Edenvale Hospital after eating space cakes sold to them by a vendor stationed outside the school premises. THE EIGHT PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS WERE RUSHED TO HOSPITAL It is believed the incident happened on Wednesday. JUST IN: A group of pupils has been rushed […]

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