The news of Mynie Steffens’s death hit South Africa like a blow to the heart. One moment, she was a vibrant television presence — a chef who brought energy, warmth, and personality into people’s homes. The next moment, she was gone, killed in a helicopter crash at just 43. The shock was instant, and the grief that followed was deep and widespread. People didn’t just lose a TV figure; they lost someone who felt familiar, approachable, and full of life.
