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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.
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WATCH – Julius Malema calls Elon Musk an illiterate

By Corné van Zyl 03-08-23 14:35

Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has called Elon Musk an illiterate after the Tesla CEO criticized the use of the song “Kill the Boer” by EFF supporters. WATCH AS MALEMA SAID ELON MUSK LOOKS LIKE AN ILLITERATE In a tweet on Monday, Musk said that the song was “hateful and divisive” […]

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Missing toddler found in critical condition

By Corné van Zyl 02-08-23 15:58

A missing toddler was found in a critical condition in Etete near Shakaskraal on Wednesday morning. THE MISSING TODDLER WAS REPORTED MISSING ON MONDAY AFTERNOON According to IPSS Search and Rescue division, the 21-month-old baby was reported missing from a homestead in Etete near Shakaskraal on Monday at around 16:00. “Search and rescue efforts were started […]

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Why Springboks opted to appoint Mbonambi as captain

By Corné van Zyl 02-08-23 11:02

Bongi Mbonambi will captain the Springboks for the first time on Saturday when he leads a new-look combination against Argentina, with the abrasive hooker set to skipper the side despite many thinking Lukhanyo Am was the likely choice. Mbonambi – who will earn his 60th Test cap this weekend – takes over the captain’s responsibilities in the […]

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Here is how you can see the supermoon tonight

By Corné van Zyl 01-08-23 18:06

It is almost time for the SUPERMOON that will be on show TONIGHT. Here is how you can see it. The first full moon of the month, on August 1, is called the Sturgeon Moon. The second full moon, on August 30, will be a blue moon. WHEN WILL YOU BE ABLE TO SEE THE […]

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WhatsApp now has two new security features

By Corné van Zyl 01-08-23 17:53

WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, has announced two new security features to protect its users. THERE ARE TWO NEW WHATSAPP SECURITY FEATURES “Protecting the privacy of your messages remains the driving force behind what we’re building at WhatsApp. While End-to-end encryption is the foundation to ensure your calls and messages are secure, we continue to add more […]

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EFF leader defends “Kill the Boer” song after Musk’s condemnation

By Corné van Zyl 01-08-23 17:24

The EFF leader Julius Malema has hit back at South African-born billionaire Elon Musk, who called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to take action against Malema after they sang the song “Kill the Boer” at the party’s birthday celebrations on Saturday. EFF LEADER MALEMA DEFENDED THE SONG ‘KILL THE BOER’ Malema clapped back at Musk, suggesting he was talking […]

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Elon Musk calls on Ramaphosa to take action against Malema

By Corné van Zyl 01-08-23 18:08

South African-born billionaire Elon Musk has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to take action against Julius Malema and the EFF after the party’s supporters sang the song “Kill the Boer” at the EFF’s birthday celebrations on Saturday. ELON MUSK CALLED ON RAMAPHOSA TO TAKE ACTION In a tweet on Monday, Musk said that the EFF was “openly campaigning for […]

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Supermoon: How to watch Sturgeon moon TONIGHT?

By Corné van Zyl 01-08-23 15:30

Skywatchers in South Africa will be treated to a rare treat in August 2023: two full moons. The first full moon of the month, on August 1 TONIGHT, is called the Sturgeon Moon. The second full moon, on August 30, will be a blue moon. SKYWATCHERS WILL SEE THE FOLLOWING TWO MOONS IN AUGUST: The […]

Cape Town water disruption

Joburg Water announces shutdown in these areas for today

By Corné van Zyl 01-08-23 09:56

Some areas in Johannesburg will be kicking off the month of August with dry taps after Joburg Water announced a planned shutdown. ALSO READ: NO water for these areas of JHB from TONIGHT until FRIDAY JOBURG WATER ANNOUNCED THAT THESE AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED On Tuesday, 1 August 2023, the following areas will be affected by […]

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Mpumalanga: Elderly man (79) brutally murdered in farm attack

By Corné van Zyl 31-07-23 16:20

An elderly father, Theo Bekker (79), was brutally murdered in a farm attack in Mpumalanga on Sunday. THE ELDERLY FATHER (79) WAS BRUTALLY MURDERED ON SUNDAY MORNING According to police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, the brutal attack happened early on Sunday morning. ALSO READ: Another elderly couple brutally killed in Picketberg farm attack “The elderly man was attacked […]

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EFF 10th birthday celebrations: Here is what Malema said

By Corné van Zyl 31-07-23 10:32

The FNB Stadium in Johannesburg was painted red with thousands of people in Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) regalia as the party celebrated its 10th birthday anniversary. HERE IS WHAT EFF JULIUS MALEMA SAID The party’s supporters – the majority of whom seem to be young people came from all corners of the country to commemorate ten years […]

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Cape Town house still for sale for a whopping R100 million

By Corné van Zyl 28-07-23 16:28

A Cape Town house is STILL on sale for a WHOPPING R100 million had social media abuzz earlier this year. WAS THIS CAPE TOWN HOUSE BUILT WITH WOOLWORTHS BRICKS? Some wondered if the bricks used to build the house in Camps Bay were bought at Woolworths. According to a post by Dogon Properties, it is a newly […]

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Durban: Armed robbery in church captured on live stream – WATCH

By Corné van Zyl 28-07-23 14:24

An armed robbery at a church in Durban was captured on a live stream. WATCH AS FIVE ARMED MEN STORMED A CHURCH ON THURSDAY According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) spokesperson Prem Balram, the robbery happened on Thursday evening at a church on Spring Road in Tea Estate. ALSO READ: SAD: Man presumed drowned in KZN’s destructive […]

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JUST IN: Jub Jub granted R10 000 bail after handing himself over

By Corné van Zyl 27-07-23 16:31

Well-known rapper and TV personality Molemo Maarohanye has been granted R10 000 bail on Thursday after he handed himself over earlier. BREAKING NEWS – JUB JUB APPEARED IN THE JHB MAGISTRATE’S COURT Maarohanye, known as Jub Jub, appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. Gauteng police earlier on Thursday confirmed that he handed himself over and […]

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Skywatchers to be treated to TWO FULL MOONS in August

By Corné van Zyl 27-07-23 15:05

Skywatchers in South Africa will be treated to a rare treat in August 2023: two full moons. The first full moon of the month, on August 1, will be called the Sturgeon Moon. The second full moon, on August 30, will be a blue moon. SKYWATCHERS WILL SEE THE FOLLOWING FULL MOONS IN AUGUST: The […]

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Fuel price: Motorists brace for steep price hike next week

By Corné van Zyl 27-07-23 14:18

Motorists in South Africa are bracing for another round of fuel price increases next week, with petrol prices expected to go up by up to 25 cents per litre. MOTORISTS ARE BRACING FOR A STEEP FUEL PRICE HIKE The increase is due to a number of factors, including the rising cost of crude oil and […]

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Weather update: Extreme cold, rain and snow expected in parts of SA

By Corné van Zyl 27-07-23 09:21

Extreme COLD, rain and heavy SNOW expected soon in these parts of South Africa this weekend. EXTREME COLD WITH UP TO 20CM OF SNOW EXPECTED According to Voxweather, forecaster Annette Botha, freezing levels are expected to drop significantly from Saturday into Sunday as a strong cold front and possible cut-off low is expected to bring rain and SNOW. “A […]

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SA weather: Freezing levels with snow up 20 cm expected in some areas

By Corné van Zyl 26-07-23 10:30

Freezing levels with up to 20cm SNOW are expected in these parts of South Africa this weekend. FREEZING LEVELS WITH UP TO 20CM OF SNOW EXPECTED According to Voxweather, forecaster Annette Botha, freezing levels are expected to drop significantly from Saturday into Sunday as a strong cold front and possible cut-off low is expected to bring rain and SNOW. […]

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