Famous People with Name Zyl

Gideon Brand Van Zyl            Origin/Culture/Country: African

Gideon Brand Van Zyl: was Governor-General of the Union of South Africa from 1945 to 1950. He was the first South African-born holder of the office.Van Zyl entered politics in 1915, as a member of the Unionist Party. He was a member of the Cape Provincial Council (the provincial legislature) until 1918, and then a member of Parliament until 1942. He was Deputy Speaker from 1934 to 1942 (the Speaker being Dr Jansen, who was later also governor-general).

Matheus Christiaan Van Zyl            Origin/Culture/Country: African

Matheus Christiaan Van Zyl: is a Namibian cricketer. He made his first-class debut for the Namibian team against Uganda in the 2005 ICC Intercontinental Cup. In the same competition the following year, he took 8-34 against Ireland, albeit in a losing cause. van Zyl also appeared in

Cornelius Johannes Petrus Gerthardus Van Zyl            Origin/Culture/Country: African

Cornelius Johannes Petrus Gerthardus Van Zyl: is a former South African cricketer who played two One Day Internationals in 1992. He is also a former national assistant coach. He has been appointed coach of South Africa National cricket team following the resignation of Mickey Arthur.

Susanna Deborah Van Zyl            Origin/Culture/Country: African

Susanna Deborah Van Zyl: is a former South Africa cricketer. She made two Test and 18 Women's One Day International appearances for South Africa between 2002 and 2004.

Piet Van Zyl            Origin/Culture/Country: African

Piet Van Zyl: is a Namibian rugby union player who captains the Boland Cavaliers in South Africa at provincial level, and Namibia at international level. Van Zyl was in the Namibian squad for the 2007 World Cup, and scored a try in his nation's first match in the compe