What happened to Mynie Steffens, the host of "Speel met Vuur"?

Mynie Steffens, the host of the popular South African cooking show "Speel met Vuur," tragically passed away last month after the helicopter she was piloting crashed at a citrus farm.

How did Mynie Steffens die?

Mynie Steffens, a 43-year-old chef and television personality, died when the helicopter she was flying struck power lines and crashed while she was spraying crops with pesticides at a farm.

What was Mynie Steffens known for?

Mynie Steffens was known for hosting the cooking show "Speel met Vuur" in South Africa, as well as being an adventurous pilot who often documented her aerial exploits on social media.

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Renowned Chef Mynie Steffens Killed in Tragic Helicopter Crash

14 Nov, 2025

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Mynie Steffens, host of "Speel met Vuur" cooking show, died in helicopter crash
Steffens was spraying crops with pesticides when helicopter struck power lines
Steffens was an adventurous pilot who often documented her aircraft adventures

Renowned Chef Mynie Steffens Killed in Tragic Helicopter Crash

In a devastating incident last month, Mynie Steffens, a renowned South African chef and television personality, lost her life in a helicopter crash. Steffens, the host of the popular cooking show "Speel met Vuur" ("Playing with Fire"), was piloting the aircraft on a crop-dusting operation at a citrus farm near the town of Patensie in the Eastern Cape when the tragic accident occurred.

According to reports, the 43-year-old chef and pilot was spraying pesticides on the crops early on the morning of November 13th when the helicopter struck power lines and crashed. The Accidents and Incidents Investigations Division stated that the impact force substantially damaged the helicopter. Steffens, a skilled pilot who often documented her aerial adventures on social media, did not survive the crash.