Innholdsfortegnelse for 31-Mar-16 i You South Africa

WE’VE started a great new series on the YOU website. Aptly named “In Your Backyard”, it showcases fun things to do with your family all over South Africa. Pick from a selection of great family outings in Cape Town for less than R50. Or free outings for everyone in Durban. Want a pizza? Have a look at our list of where to get the best ones near you. There’s even a guide to South Africa’s best “secret” beaches. The aim, as always, is to make your life easier. We’ll post links to new articles on our Facebook page, or go to our website, you.co.za, and look under the Travel category. Either way you’ll find ideas for what to do or where to eat near your home, so don’t miss it!…

“Everything is pink and patterned, and that’s just not what I want to dress my daughter in” – KIM KARDASHIAN “Harper’s a very stylish little thing with her own sense of how she wants to dress” – VICTORIA BECKHAM FAUX fur coats, designer shades, cutting-edge footwear. . . the tots who possess these wardrobe wonders may be too tiny to go anywhere on their own, but they’re all grown up when it comes to their gear. Thanks to their ridiculously rich and stylish parents, North West (2) and Harper Beckham (4) are often seen in outfits that parody their famous folks. Case in point 1: North’s get-up at dad Kanye West’s show at New York Fashion Week (NYFW). The tot, who’s been a front-row regular at high-end fashion shows since…

Tommie’s vertebrae shifted in his injury, a 35-mm section of spinal cord died and scar tissue formed in the area, explains Dr Adriaan Liebenberg, the neurosurgeon who operated on him. “During surgery, the scar tissue was removed and that space was filled with stem cells and gelatin-binding material.” Dr Liebenberg says the “very definite return of nerve function” shows Tommie’s surgery was successful. He believes the greatest breakthrough is that it provides proof there’s hope for people who sustain spinal injuries.…

VETKOEK WITH MEATBALLS AND TOMATO SALSA SERVES 4 Preparation: 15 min Cooking: 30 min 1 kg readymade bread dough, at room temperature oil for deep-frying 500 g boerewors SALSA 250 g cherry tomatoes, chopped 1 red onion, sliced 10 g fresh coriander, chopped 45 ml (3 T) olive oil 15 ml (1 T) lemon juice salt and freshly ground pepper Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray. 1 Lightly knead the dough. Roll out roughly and cut into squares (as big as you like). Heat the oil in a saucepan or deep pan. Deep-fry the dough squares until golden brown and done. Drain the vetkoek on paper towels and set aside. 2 Squeeze the boerewors meat out of the casing and shape into walnut-size…

Fun is like life insurance – the older you get the more it costs – AMERICAN AUTHOR KIN HUBBARD CLAIM REJECTED A reader writes that she took out a dread disease policy and was later diagnosed with cancer. But the insurance company rejected her claim because she hadn’t revealed that four years earlier she’d been diagnosed with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. The ombudsman also rejected her complaint. How could her nondisclosure of high blood pressure and diabetes be grounds for rejecting her claim, she wants to know. DIABETES This condition must definitely be disclosed, says Dave Ruiter, a certified financial planner from Cape Town. This is because diabetes can lead to other health issues such as vision and organ problems. Diabetes sufferers’ applications for disability and dread…

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‘I was always in detention’ When Josh was 14, he went through a rebellious phase and was nearly kicked out by his parents UNEXPECTED SUCCESS Blurryface, the fourth album by Josh Dun (LEFT) and Tyler Joseph (RIGHT), sold 134 000 copies in its first week and the single Stressed Out is a smash hit. DOWN TO EARTH Even when they have big sold-out concerts Josh and Tyler (both 27) are their own “roadies” and set up their own equipment. They also still get around in their old van and have no plans to swop it for a tour bus. RELIVING THEIR CHILDHOOD Most scenes for the music video of Stressed Out were shot at Josh’s parents’ home and the duo’s families feature in the vid. Josh’s parents now have a…

YOU probably know that many parts of South Africa are experiencing a severe drought. We take a closer look at the phenomenon of drought, its consequences and what we can all do to help in times like this. WHAT IS DROUGHT? The word “drought” refers to a period when it rains less than usual in a particular area for months or even years. The water in the ground, rivers and dams evaporates faster than it can be replaced by rainwater. Water supplies vary in different parts of the world. In areas where there’s a lot of fresh water (like rivers and dams) and where it rains often, the results of lower rainfall are evident quickly (even within a few weeks). That’s because plants and animals in those areas are used…

Inflammation is an immune system response that’s good in moderation but can cause all sorts of problems when it’s excessive or chronic. In its early stages, inflammation can express itself through acne, headaches, PMS, painful periods and weight gain. As it progresses, inflammation results in more significant disorders, including the chronic illnesses we associate with age: joint pain, arthritis, hypertension, stroke, heart disease, obesity, diabetes and even cancer. None of these things is a sign of age. Rather, they’re signs of a body that’s been allowed to go farther and farther out of balance. And the more years you are alive, the more time your body has to become imbalanced – which is why your problems seem to be associated with ageing.…

Something tells us WYATT is a total daddy’s girl! The adorable 18-month-old and her hunky dad, ASHTON KUTCHER (38), sported coordinated stripy tops during a recent visit to a park in Los Angeles. At one point the little tot appeared to stumble and fall but, ever the doting dad, the The Two And A Half Men star was there to pick her up. They were joined by mom MILA KUNIS (32), who’s rumoured to be pregnant with No 2 but remains tight-lipped on the subject. The Ukrainian-born actress is on a break, having just wrapped filming the comedy Bad Moms. Ashton joked on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that Wyatt was “always trying to kill herself”, adding, “You spend the first years just trying to keep your child alive”…

After celebrating their one-year anniversary TAYLOR SWIFT (26) and CALVIN HARRIS (32) – who’s real name is Adam Wiles – have finally taken their first holiday together. And judging by these sweet snaps they shared online, they had a fabulous time in some tropical paradise (neither would confirm the location). Must say we’re super-impressed by Tay-Tay’s fit bod, which she showed off in a bikini while posing for her Scottish DJ beau. All those hours in the gym have clearly paid off!…

Dr Somadoda Fikeni, a policy and political analyst with Unisa, doesn’t believe President Jacob Zuma will be recalled because he still has support within the ANC’s national executive committee. “However, there’s pressure for a commission of inquiry to be appointed,” he says. The Gupta saga has weakened the president and things could get worse for him. But this doesn’t mean the Guptas are unstoppable, he adds. “If they secured [their businesses] because of their link to government, that link can be cut at any time.” Fikeni says Zuma will have to give an indication of what he’s prepared to do to distance himself from the Guptas “because it seems they’ve become a liability to his political career”. How big a say in SA the Guptas will have depends on who…

PENELOPE DISICK The three-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian’s older sister, Kourtney, and former partner Scott Disick is a budding fashionista with a million-dollar designer wardrobe. Who can forget the time she stepped out with a hot-pink Hermès Baby Birkin bag worth $8 000 (R124 000) that could make many a grown woman weep? Clearly Kourt, a style icon herself, is making sure her love of the French luxury brand is being appreciated by her little girl. BLUE IVY CARTER Singer Rita Ora once said she’d rather raid Blue Ivy’s wardrobe than Beyoncé’s and it’s not hard to see why – the four-year-old daughter of billionaire musicians Beyoncé and Jay-Z has some seriously cool fashion cred. Like the time she stepped out in a leather jacket with Miss Blue Carter emblazoned…

WHEN their parents left the house for their usual evening stroll around the neighbourhood, the two teenage girls had no idea it would be the last time they’d see their beloved mom and dad alive. Venkatasubramaniam Sivakumar (48) and his wife, Srividhya (42), were usually back within an hour. But that day the driver of a BMW M4, allegedly involved in an illegal street race with a biker on a Kawasaki, lost control of his car as he sped through the suburbs of Vanderbijlpark in Gauteng, crashing into the couple as they walked along Hendrik van Eck Boulevard. Housewife Srividhya was killed instantly, the force of the impact ripping off her right leg. Her procurement manager husband died while being airlifted to hospital, and the driver of the BMW died…

‘There’s nothing more intimate in life than simply being understood. And understanding someone else’– AMERICAN AUTHOR BRAD MELTZER I’M DISGUSTED WITH MY BEHAVIOUR Q I’m in my mid-forties and have survived the worst relationship of my life. My ex-fiancée, who was half my age, lied to me constantly. After leaving me the first time she joked she only missed the coffee I brought her every morning in bed. Later I realised this was probably the only truthful thing she ever said. In my book, people who lie are just as bad as any crook or thief. She left me a second time and moved back in with her ex, telling me she’d decided to marry him. She lies to him too but he’s more gullible than I am. I’m glad…

SHE felt as if she was at summer camp while making Allegiant, the third instalment in the popular Divergent film franchise, says American actress Shailene Woodley. “It feels like you’re just playing for a few months.” But reprising her role as Tris wasn’t all a walk in the park. “The most difficult thing for me was the running. I hate running – and there’s so much running in all these films!” Here the 24-year-old talks about getting advice from Jennifer Lawrence, dealing with fame and why she likes to travel light. Is it true you signed on to the Divergent franchise after reaching out to Jennifer Lawrence for advice? Yes. I sent her an email asking what she thought about it as she’d gone from doing indie films to The…

FOR the ultimate hassle-free European holiday choose a Trafalgar Costsavers coach tour. Each destination comes to life as you sample the delights of local cuisine and are introduced to hidden treasures on these tours. EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE COACH TOUR Six countries in 12 days Travel through six European countries and immerse yourself in the diverse cultures of Amsterdam, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice, Rome, Florence, Paris and Lucerne. Sail down the Rhine, visit picturesque Innsbruck in Austria and admire the majestic Swiss Alps. Go on a canal cruise in Venice, see the Colosseum in Rome and visit St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, wander around Florence and experience the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and Champs Elysees in Paris. WHEN Departures from March to December 2016 PRICE From R30…

NO: MEGHAN TRAINOR The Like I’m Gonna Lose You hitmaker knows how to pen a girl power anthem and her sassy new single – the first from her forthcoming album, Thank You – is no exception. It was inspired by her label boss, LA Reid, the 22-year-old says. “He told me I didn’t have a single. He said I have an album of ‘nice’ Meghan and that I needed to be sassy. So I said, ‘I’m going to the studio to write you a smash!’ ” The result is this “eff-you song”, written in a day. We can’t get enough of it! FADED: ALAN WALKER If you haven’t heard this amazing hit by the 18-year-old Norwegian EDM DJ you’ll definitely want to add it to your playlist. It recently topped…

ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL Venus ups your chances in the love stakes Towards the end of the week Venus, goddess of love, moves into your sign, increasing your chances to catch the eye of that special person. You want to look your best and might want to brush up on your appearance. Some retail therapy or a haircut should do the trick. On another tack, from midweek the chances of a confrontation with an authority figure increases. Much against the Aries grain, you may have to bend to their will. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 14, 27, 47, 36, 6, 29 TAURUS APR 20 – MAY 20 Thoughtful Mercury moves into your sign later in the week, making it an appropriate time to put your thinking cap on. With your…

Many personal care and household cleaning products contain chemicals that disrupt your endocrine (hormonal) system. • Avoid plastics wherever possible, especially plastics made with BPA. Storing food in plastic is probably okay, but don’t heat your food in plastic. Molecules from the plastic make their way into your food and disrupt your hormonal balance. • Avoid plastic water bottles. As the water sits in the bottle, especially in the sun or in a warm environment, plastic molecules seep into the water. • Avoid hand sanitisers and antibacterial soap as they destroy the good bacteria on your skin. Washing your hands with soap is just as good as using an antibacterial. REDITS…

Look who was spotted picking up her brother at Blac Chyna’s house? Yup, KYLIE JENNER. According to the rumour mill the 18-year-old reality TV star dropped Rob from her life in February when it emerged he was dating Blac – the ex-fiancée of Kylie’s boyfriend, rapper Tyga (26), and the mother of his three-year-old son, King. It’s no secret the two women aren’t on good terms, but it looks as if Kylie has at least allowed Rob back into her world. Time will tell if that includes Blac too.…

• An insider has branded PRINCE HARRY (31) “not the brightest bulb in the palace chandelier”. A rumour had been circulating that the fifth in line to the British throne might attend Yale Law School in the US, but experts on the Windsors say it’s highly unlikely he’ll get into the prestigious university. “I doubt it” said royal watcher Richard Mineards. “His entry exam for Eton was delayed because he wasn’t considered up to taking it” Ouch! • MADONNA’s bad behaviour during her Rebel Heart world tour hit an all-time low when she pulled down the top of a female fan she invited on stage, exposing the 17-year-old’s breast to the crowd in Brisbane, Australia. “She’s the kind of girl you just want to slap on the ass and pull”…

OUR AMAZING FIREFIGHTERS MY LITTLE family decided to camp out at Wriggleswade Dam near Stutterheim in the Eastern Cape recently. It was hot, hot, hot, with almost zero shade. Then, with nature’s strange sense of humour, we were stormed out that night. At 11 pm, with broken gazebos, collapsed tents, soaking mattresses and a rather freaked-out three-year-old (it was his first camping trip), we conceded defeat, packed up and left. What inspired me and put a lump in my throat were the 50 to 100 firemen and women who were training in these conditions in the area. While I still sweltered in the shade of one decent tree on the camping site they marched out in their groups of 12-plus to the surrounding dry areas to train and “fight fires”,…

Approached for comment, a spokesperson for the family said, “The recent allegations against the family are nothing more than political gossip and innuendo. We won’t dignify them with a response. Nor will we provide a running commentary on what is a politically motivated campaign against us.” But in a double-page advert in the Gupta-owned The New Age newspaper, the family addressed many of the allegations levelled against them. “As the global economic slowdown began to bite the family became the scapegoat for every calamity and misfortune South Africa has faced,” the ad states. “We’ve been quiet up until now but given the recent xenophobic and hate speech directed towards us now is the time to set the record straight.” The advert also: • Says Atul Gupta arrived in SA in…

HE LIES face down on the blue exercise mat, his elbows bent under him, his 1,98-m frame stretched out. The therapist and her assistant work like a well-oiled machine, one pushing his hip upwards, the other lifting his foot from side to side. Tommie Prins grimaces with the effort but doesn’t complain. Ten years ago he couldn’t have imagined he’d be capable of exercising at all – or that he’d be the first (and so far only) person in South Africa to undergo an embryonic stem-cell operation. He has a long way to go before he achieves his ultimate goal – to walk again – but the smallest improvement is embraced with open arms. Now that there’s hope on the horizon he’s determined to give his rehabilitation sessions his all,…

SHE’S been South African showbiz royalty for the past 20 years and is used to turning heads wherever she goes. But Sophie Ndaba isn’t only attracting attention these days – she’s dropping jaws. And it’s all thanks to the sleek figure she’s cutting after a health scare spurred her on to make some serious lifestyle changes. Strolling through the foyer of The Maslow hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg, in a figure-hugging black outfit and strappy stilettos, the former Generations star is glowing with vitality. She’s shed 22 kg – going from 89 kg to 67 kg – and is looking far younger than her 42 years. Sophie is clearly delighted with her trimmed-down self and gasps with surprise when she checks the pictures on our photographer’s camera screen. “When you come…

A ROTISSERIE chicken has helped me out of many a jam. That’s why I always have at least one in my freezer. Defrost the cooked chicken to use in snacks or as a filling for lunchbox food. Or use it for curries, stir-fries, rice pilaf or a tasty baked dish. Make sure you keep a few cans of vegetables and pesto at hand and you’re sorted! CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH PEANUT SAUCE SERVES 4 Preparation: 15 min Cooking: 15 min SAUCE 60 ml (¼ c) peanut butter 45 ml (3 T) chutney (preferably peach) or 15-20 ml (3-4 t) honey 30 ml (2 T) soy sauce 125 ml (½ c) coconut milk juice of 1 lime STIR-FRY oil 20-30 ml (4 t-2 T) each chopped garlic and ginger 500 g rotisserie…

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BROOKLYN 2015. 111 min. 13. Romantic drama. Ireland during the ’50s was a place with few prospects for young people hoping to land a sustainable job and support their families. So Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan) is persuaded by her sister, Rose (Fiona Glascott), to move to America after Father Flood (Jim Broadbent), a kind-hearted Irish priest living in New York, helps Eilis to get a job there. But leaving one’s country isn’t easy, and Eilis arrives in the Big Apple miserable and homesick. Ronan brilliantly captures Eilis’ vulnerability, but also courage, in these transformative first months in Brooklyn. Gradually she adapts to her new life and finally finds her feet after falling in love with affable plumber (Emory Cohen). But when tragedy forces her to return to Ireland, Eilis is…

LISTEN TO THIS! WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF R CITY R165* Brothers Theron and Timothy Thomas are the new kings of pop-reggae! Last year the duo burst from St Thomas in the Virgin Islands with their Adam Levine-assisted breakout hit, Locked Away. If you liked that track you’ll definitely want to get your hands on their debut album – it’s reggae, pop, hip-hop and Caribbean sounds all rolled into one album, with catchy tunes inspired by among other things their “dirt-poor” upbringing. R City have co-written and produced some huge pop hits, but show they’re even better in front of the mike. Standout tracks include Make Up and Take You Down. An act to watch!…

Time has a huge influence on what I cook on a daily basis; that’s why I’ve taught myself tricks and tips to speed up certain processes without compromising the integrity of the dishes. SIMPLY DELICIOUS By ZOLA NENE Struik Lifestyle Zola Nene believes cooking is for everyone, so you won’t find any fussy, pretentious recipes in her new cookbook – instead the focus is on fun and fabulous food that’s quick and easy to prepare. She’s the resident chef on SABC3’s Expresso morning show. Before that she worked as a catering manager in Joburg, did a two-year stint in the UK at an upmarket brasserie and studied at the Institute of Culinary Arts in Stellenbosch. This glossy cookbook charts her culinary journey and illustrates how she became the chef she…

ARIES: LEISURE AND WELLBEING • Need outlets for their vigorous energy. • Are impatient and prone to temper tantrums when stressed. • Like to compete. • Headaches may be a tendency. • Prefer individual sporting activities to team games. • The more action the better. • Have to be reminded to slow down and take it easy.…

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HE BELIEVES even the smallest choices we make on a daily basis affect our health – that’s why Dr Frank Lipman is passionate about getting people to be proactive about their wellbeing. Born and raised in South Africa, he completed his medical degree at Wits and worked at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto and in private practice before emigrating to the US. He then studied Chinese medicine, acupuncture, integrative medicine and nutrition, and now runs a thriving wellness centre in New York City. In his latest book, 10 Reasons You Feel Old And Get Fat, he explains why he believes health has nothing to do with your age and everything to do with what you eat, how you move and what you believe. LIKE most people, you probably think…

THEY’RE two of the best-loved and iconic superheroes on the planet. Now these two titans, with their bulging muscles and millions of fans, are sharing the big screen for the first time – and expect fireworks because rumour has it they don’t exactly see eye to eye. Excitement about Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice has been at fever pitch for months. Before it even went on circuit on 25 March experts were predicting bumper blockbuster takings of up to $140 million (R2,17 billion) at the international box office during its opening weekend. Seems the prospect of getting two action superstars for the price of one is too thrilling for fans to resist. The movie sees British heart-throb Henry Cavill (32) slipping into his sexy red Superman cape again three…