Innholdsfortegnelse for 23-Mar-17 i You South Africa

THERE are some stories that really are like a punch in the gut. You read them and feel so many emotions it’s hard to imagine how those who are actually going through it feel. Our interview with the young woman known to the world as Zephany Nurse is one of them. She speaks for the first time about how her life has changed and how becoming a mother has helped her to understand some of what Celeste Nurse must have felt when her baby was stolen nearly two decades ago. Things will never be the same again, she says. She misses the mom who raised her but is trying to build a bond with Celeste. It’s messy and complicated and I can’t imagine how hard it must be for everyone.…

I’m engaged to a wonderful man who I’m starting to think is a narcissist. He has difficulty in letting his exes go and likes to surround himself with them and me. The last ex-wife is still working for him even though he’s completely overstaffed, and continues harassing me (the office is at home) in various ways. She also deliberately instigates ill feelings towards me in my fiancé’s daughter. My fiancé refuses to let her go regardless of all her efforts to cause problems and her flirting with him. The mother of his child is allowed to verbally abuse me in front of him. All of a sudden the two ex-wives get along perfectly because of their vested interest in getting rid of me. How does one deal with the living…

PINK is feminine and pretty but can easily look garish. The trick is to wear it correctly and pick the right shade for your complexion. This hue never goes out of style and complements most other colours, especially as a lipstick or nail polish. It’s versatile and can be shockingly bright or soft and delicate – you just have to find the shade that suits you. Use our tips to get the pink look just right. FAIR SINGER LADY GAGA Wear light pinks with shimmer on the eyes and lips. If you want to go for a bright lipstick, choose a bubblegum pink. For cheeks a pink blush with a cool undertone works well. LIGHT MODEL KARLIE KLOSS A light blush works best but you can also apply highlighter over…

People forget how fast you did a job but they remember how well you did it – AMERICAN ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE HOWARD W NEWTON HOW MUCH TO PAY? In legal terms you’re not allowed to pay less than the minimum wage. But is this fair considering everything your domestic helper does for you? If your cleaner also looks after your kids it would only be fair to pay her more for the extra responsibility. The same applies if she has special skills or training. Your payment should show your respect and appreciation and serve as a motivation. Agencies supplying cleaners and nannies can give you an idea of the going rates. HOW DO YOU PAY? Encourage your domestic to open a bank account. It could be easier for her…

TAURUS APRIL 20 – MAY 20 It’s a week to withdraw from the world and turn your attention inwards. You might want to do some soul-searching, contemplate your spiritual values or simply enjoy some quiet time. If you prefer the company of others, it’s also a good week to join a meditation group, take up yoga classes or go on a retreat. It’s the structuring of your inner world that should take precedence. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 34, 44, 30, 48, 18, 36 GEMINI MAY 21 – JUNE 20 This week who you know is more valuable than what you know – right up the street of a Gemini who likes to network and socialise. Whether you hang out with friends, join events or attend meetings, chances are you’ll benefit by…

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A All ages D Drugs H Horror L Language N Nudity P Prejudice PG Parental guidance S Sex V Violence LISTEN TO THIS! LOGAN: SOUNDTRACK MARCO BELTRAMI Director James Mangold’s gritty, stripped-down take on the adventures of Wolverine (Hugh Jackman’s last time in this iconic role) is reflected by Oscar-nominated composer Marco Beltrami’s minimalist soundtrack. He also worked on Mangold’s previous X-Men movie, The Wolverine (2013), but his music for Logan is totally different as he experiments with fresh combinations of instruments including a Hammond organ, harmonica and drums. The music has a raw quality and isn’t theme-driven. Apart from a few bombastic moments during action sequences it’s mostly sad and melancholic. If you’ve seen the movie, you’ll know how well it accompanies the visuals. It’s a challenging but rewarding…

He’s no quitter James (29) auditioned for the singing competition show The Voice UK in 2011 but didn’t make the final cut. The then struggling musician rose to fame a year later when he won the ninth series of another British singing competition show, The X Factor. Tough childhood “My mom and dad split up when I was young and the difficult thing was they didn’t have any sort of relationship for my entire life,” the Brit says. “I went off the rails, especially at school, so I volunteered myself into foster care. I just wanted to get away. Music was a coping mechanism.” Talented muso He’s been writing and recording songs since he was 15 and has also performed in bands. “Being in bands and plugging away with not…

DEMON’S SOULS (PS3) 2009 (first English-language release) The grandfather of the Souls series, this is still regarded as one of the best games in the series. DARK SOULS (PS3, PC) 2009 Its two follow-up titles were decent but the first Dark Souls is the best game in the series. BLOODBORNE (PS4) 2015 Bloodborne takes the ideas from the Souls series and speeds up the combat. It also features a cool system that lets players regain lost health after being hit, like superhero Wolverine’s healing powers. NINJA GAIDEN (Xbox) 2004, Ninja Gaiden 2 (Xbox 360) 2008 Ninja Gaiden built its reputation on being super difficult and unforgiving long before the Souls games even existed. But it’s worth every minute!…

COSMETIC DISASTER Your article on Carol Bryan whose face fillers went horribly wrong is a cautionary tale (YOU, 2 March). When will women learn to embrace their natural beauty and respect the ageing process? Carol Bryan was a gorgeous woman before the procedure. At least something good came out of it – she’s now grateful to be alive and have her health. Good for her. KAREN, EMAIL MY JEANS HEADACHE Do you ever try on a pair of jeans that are your size and discover they fit in some places but not others? You’d think with all the different types of jeans out there – boyfriend, high-waist, low-waist and skinny – that finding the one for your body type would be easy. Wrong! To find a large range of jeans…

Thank you so much for the rugby fixtures in your 2 March issue. As pensioners, my husband and I enjoy watching the sport on TV and find your Super Rugby poster most helpful. ARLENE BATTISS, ORANJEVILLE I bought my favourite milk creamer recently and noticed it’s now an 800 g package, no longer 1 kg. And it was more expensive than before. What a rip-off ! ANN, BOKSBURG I really enjoyed the short story Counting Circles by Tess Niland Kimber (YOU, 23 February). Unpredictable subject matter and written with great understanding. JACQUI, SMS Baby powder works to deter ants. Only downside: white cat paw marks all over the place. INGRID GILSON, SMS Oh, what an absolute joy to see Diana again (YOU, 9 March). RIP, dear Diana. NADYA, SMS I…

17 January 2012 Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) is awarded the grants tender. February 2012 Two of the losing bidders ask the high court in Johannesburg to set aside the CPS contract, claiming irregularity. 28 August 2012 The court finds the tender is illegal but rules that it shouldn’t be set aside as payment of grants would be interrupted. 29 November 2013 The ConCourt finds the tender constitutionally invalid, stating that Sassa failed to confirm CPS’ Black Economic Empowerment credentials. 17 April 2014 The ConCourt orders that the tender be re-run. 2015 Sassa makes a submission to the ConCourt explaining that it’s putting mechanisms in place to handle payment of grants itself. The court gives permission for CPS to continue administering payments until 1 April 2017. 28 February 2017 Sassa files…

LIKE any father he wanted to protect his 17-year-old daughter from the dangers of the world and warned her to have her wits about her when it came to the opposite sex. Her two elder brothers kept an eye on their little sister too, careful to shield the sensitive teen from harm. Never did William du Toit* think he’d have to protect his daughter Lise* from a woman – and a teacher at that, a person trusted to nurture children. But William and his wife, Elizabeth*, are now living a nightmare after Lise revealed she’d been raped and assaulted by a female teacher. The couple now understand why their daughter had been behaving so strangely for the 18 months she spent in the boarding house of a top school in…

THESE tiny packages of nutty flavour have a fair amount of fat, mostly the unsaturated kind, but they’re well balanced in terms of nutrients. Much of the carb content is fibre (except in pumpkin seeds), which aids digestion, and they’re rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. Seeds also help to prevent heart disease and fight bad cholesterol. POPPY SEEDS RICH IN minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus, as well as dietary fibre, which aids digestion. USED IN salad dressings and cakes. SESAME SEEDS RICH IN calcium, magnesium, zinc and fibre which help fight cholesterol. They can help lower blood pressure, aid in preventing liver damage and alleviate the symptoms of PMS. USED IN sprinkles and breakfast bars, or make your own tahini paste which can be used to…

1 For a foolproof jar-opening hack, take an old tennis ball and cut it in half. Secure the rubbery inside over the top of the jar, turn the furry green half – and voilà! 2 No tennis ball or the jar lid’s too big for the ball? Take a butter knife or spoon and stick it in the seam between the jar and the lid. Gently lever the knife until it lifts the lid from the jar, breaking the seal and allowing the pressure to equalise. You should then be able to twist the lid off easily. 3 Need to chill beers fast? Fill a bucket with ice, water and a handful of salt and submerge your brews. The salt lowers the temperature of the water, which chills the beer…

‘Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It’s a way of understanding it’– US AUTHOR LLOYD ALEXANDER WHAT’S WRONG WITH OUR 18-YEAR AGE GAP? Q I’m 25 and people tell me I’m beautiful. I’ve fallen in love with a man who’s 53 and I’ve never loved someone like this before. I feel that he really understands me. He’s willing to look after me and take care of all my needs. The best thing is he’s rich and wants to take me travelling all over the world. My parents are upset about our relationship and don’t want me to move in with him. They’re worried about the age difference between us and are also insisting that I complete my studies first – I’m doing a B Com degree. My boyfriend wants…

It’s a great time to start new projects The Sun is rising in your sign, making it an opportune time for fresh starts and releasing the old. As a proactive Aries, you probably won’t need any prompting, whether to start a new project, make a lifestyle change or try a new hobby. Connecting with others this week might bring about stimulating and transformative experiences. Go out to socialise and network – keep an open mind and try to be receptive to the suggestions of others. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 19, 26, 8, 29, 34, 2 FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS IN ESSENCE: ARIES . . . Is the doer of the Zodiac. Needs someone to compete with and something to fight for. Rushes in where angels fear to tread. Thrives on fresh starts. Treats…

CATASTROPHIC TOAST If a slice of toast always lands butter-side down when you drop it, and cats always land on their feet, what would happen if you strap toast to the back of a cat and drop it? HEAVENLY JUSTICE A minister who’s also an avid golfer wakes up one Sunday morning to a day just perfect for 18 holes – the sun is out, there are no clouds in the sky and the temperature is just right. He’s in a quandary as to what to do but it isn’t long before the urge to play golf overtakes him. He calls his assistant, tells him he’s not feeling well and asks him to deliver the morning sermon. Then he packs his clubs and drives to a golf course three hours…

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Still so sexy CHRISSY TEIGEN (31) has seldom conformed to the stereotype of the perfect model. The American model and TV personality who gave birth to a baby girl in April 2016, showed fans she’s not going to hide her stretchmarks with filters on Instagram. The Lip Sync Battle co-host may be airbrushed in her photoshoots, but at least she keeps it real with us on her everyday feed. Love! Ain’t no stopping him His hit single Trap Queen made rapper FETTY WAP (25) a household name, but with his newfound popularity came rumours about what might have happened to his eye. Many people believed he’d been shot, but the truth is Fetty had an accident as a child which led to him developing congenital glaucoma in both eyes and…

DOES growing up eating pap, morogo (wild spinach), mogodu (tripe) and skopo (meat from a sheep’s head) make you less of a white person or more of a black person? This is what Kasi Mlungu would like the answer to. “It’s the same food you find in the township, it’s the same food I’ve known since childhood,” she says. “You see? There’s very little difference between us. Why are we defined by the colour of our skin?” It’s a noble enough sentiment – yet there’s plenty about this 25-year-old DJ that’s been getting under the skin of many lately. Her traditional African outfits, her cornrowed brown hair and her habit of taking to Twitter to challenge public opinion – all have raised eyebrows and led to this self-styled Kasi Mlungu…

HE’S swopped his athletic gear for skinny jeans and a flipped-back baseball cap and is relaxing in a spa chair while a therapist massages his hands. This is the first manicure he’s ever had – a surprise treat organised by his PR manager – and he’s taking full advantage of the luxurious pamper-time. It’s rare to see Akani Simbine taking things slowly – in fact, on any day you’re likely to miss him if you so much as blink. This 23-year-old track sensation is officially the fastest man in South Africa after breaking the record in the 100 m on home soil. His recent astonishing time of 9,93 seconds has already prompted athletics experts to predict he’ll be giving Jamaican star Usain Bolt (30) a run for his money before…

‘I thought as long as he was as committed to this as I was, we’d be fine’ – LIHLE THEY knew they were taking a chance – marrying a complete stranger isn’t something you do on a whim. But the traditional route of “first comes love, then comes marriage” hadn’t worked for them so it was a risk they were willing to take. When Tshepo Mabe, Kay-Leigh Els and Lihle Buthelezi signed up for reality TV show Married At First Sight, they hoped it would bring them the true love they hadn’t yet been able to find. After all, that’s what happened for couples matched up on the American, Australian and New Zealand versions of the show. When the South African version recently aired on DStv’s Lifetime (channel 131) it…

MODEL CHRISSY TEIGEN says she’s ready for the haters who think she’s a “whiny, entitled girl” after she revealed she suffers from postnatal depression (PND, also known as postpartum depression). “Plenty of people in my situation have no help, no family and no access to medical care. I can’t imagine not being able to go to the doctors that I need,” she writes in an essay for Glamour magazine. The 31-year-old, who’s known for her goofy personality and perfect life with singer hubby John Legend, says she was diagnosed a few months after giving birth to their daughter, Luna, in April last year. “Before this, I had never, ever – in my whole entire life – had one person say to me, ‘I have postpartum depression’.” She says she associated…

BAN THIS ROARING TRADE I TUNED in to a documentary on white lions recently only to find out that canned lion hunting is once again alive and flourishing right here in our backyard. South African farmers are making a packet from this disgusting practice. Years ago when there was a national outcry over this a video was filmed by an animal activist of the shooting of a female lion that was feeding her cubs. The cubs were yanked away so the mother could be “correctly” placed in order for the huntsman to shoot her at point-blank range with his high-powered rifle from behind the protective barrier of a fence. The ground ran with the mother lion’s blood and milk. In the face of that, canned lion hunting was stopped. Now…

ONE is a highly respected barrister married to a hot Hollywood actor, the other a superstar singer wed to a major player in the music world. Both are having twins at roughly the same time this year – and when those babies finally make their appearance, they’ll be among the most famous twosomes in Tinseltown. Until then, we get to see their moms as they bloom and grow. And while they may be as different as, well, a lawyer and a pop singer, both are embracing impending mother-of-twins-hood in their own inimitable style. Here’s more about these two magnificent mamas who are in a league of their own when it comes to perfectly pregnant couture. AMAL CLOONEY (39) REPORTS are rife that the take-no-prisoners legal eagle and husband George (55)…

SHE cradles the baby on her lap, wrapping a pink blanket around the little girl and peering down at her. “She’s so cute – so small,” she says. Dressed in black tights and a white jersey, her long dark hair tied back in a ponytail, the young woman looks like any other smitten yet slightly overwhelmed first-time mom. Yet there’s something that sets her apart: this is Zephany Nurse, the girl who was stolen from next to her sleeping mother’s bed three days after her birth in April 1997. Like her mother, Zephany is a young mom: Celeste Nurse was in her late teens when she had her daughter, then spent years looking for her until she was discovered. The details of that astonishing discovery made headlines the world over.…

WHAT MAKES GOLDEN PRINCE SO SPECIAL? He was born from a great genetic pool. He and his ancestors are known for their ability to undertake flights of more than 600 km. His grandfather was also a champion and competed at the highest level in Belgium. In 2014 Golden Prince won the Best Long Distance title in Belgium. He’s seen as the bird with the best flying skills in Belgium in the past 20 years. THE PERFECT BUILD 1 Strong muscle structure 2 Incredible balance 3 Firm and solid back 4 Healthy wingspan 5 Bright red eyes indicate a good breeder. THERE’S a lot you can do with R5 million: buy a fancy house, send your kids to top schools, go on that around-the-world trip you’ve always dreamt of – or…

ROAST PORK WITH APPLE SAUCE SERVES 4 Preparation: 20 min Cooking: 3½ hours PORK 500 g pork belly (with skin) 10 ml (2 t) coarse sea salt salt and freshly ground pepper 8 baby onions, peeled and halved 2 star anise 250 ml (1 c) chicken stock BASTING SAUCE 60 ml (¼ c) whisky or chicken stock 30 ml (2 T) each tomato sauce, soy sauce and honey APPLE SAUCE 400 g apples (golden delicious), peeled, cored and cut into chunks juice of 1 lemon 60 ml (¼ c) water 50 g butter pinch of salt SALSA 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced handful of fresh basil, finely chopped Preheat the oven to 140 °C. 1 Pork Remove the skin of the pork belly and transfer to a wire rack.…

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GLOBAL CITIZEN His mom’s British, his dad’s American with Chinese-Hawaiian ancestry and he was born in Lebanon and grew up in Canada. His dad, Sam, abandoned them when Keanu (52) was three years old and his mom, Patricia Taylor, trekked him and his younger sister, Kim, around the world while working as a costume designer. They eventually settled in Toronto, Canada. In 1994 Sam was arrested and imprisoned for selling heroine. “The story with me and my dad’s pretty heavy,” Keanu told Rolling Stone magazine, adding that they’ve lost touch. “It’s full of pain and woe and loss and all that s**t.” LIFE AND LOSS The actor has had more than his fair share of tragedy. On Christmas Eve 1999, his girlfriend Jennifer Syme gave birth to the couple’s stillborn…

THE DRY By JANE HARPER Little, Brown After a 20-year absence Aaron Falk, now a federal police investigator, returns to his rural Australian hometown, Kiewarra, for the funeral of his erstwhile best friend. Luke Hadler appears to have committed suicide after killing his wife and six-year-old son. Aaron intends spending only 18 hours in Kiewarra, where there’s been no rain for the past two years. It’s as hot as hell, the river has dried up and farmers are killing their livestock because there’s nothing to feed them. But Aaron’s plan to leave immediately after the funeral is scuppered when Luke’s parents ask him to investigate. Did Luke really commit suicide or was he murdered and framed for the killing of his family? Using flashbacks, the author succeeds in keeping the…

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HE SUBMITS to his daily grooming patiently, sitting perfectly still while his owner brushes his snow-white fur with meticulous care. You can see this is a pooch that’s used to being waited on and admired. And why not? After all, this is no ordinary dog. His name is Winds Of Fortune Valentina’s Magic – or Ash for short – and people in the dog world are noticing him after he’s won two high-profile awards in quick succession. First was the Kusa Showdog of the Year Competition in the middle of last year, and more recently the highly pedigreed Maltese beat 1 000 other dogs when he won Animaltalk magazine’s national competition, which saw him being crowned South Africa’s top show dog. Although he lives on a smallholding near Pretoria, he…

‘I’ve never really associated breasts with femininity’ SHE welcomes us into her home in Woodstock, Cape Town, and quickly ushers us into the living room where two carry-cots take centre stage. The miracle twins, as Jade Wyngaardt has dubbed her babies, are hungry. She lifts the baby swathed in blue and unveils her breast to feed him. After placing a sated six-week-old Judah back in his cot, she picks up his sister, Kenya, cradling her in her arms as she gives her a bottle. At the next feeding Kenya will get the breast and Judah the bottle – they take turns because their mom has only one breast. The petite 27-year-old with the pixie hairstyle discovered she had breast cancer before realising she was pregnant and was planning to have…

FOR years fans heard nothing from her as she went to ground, nursing a broken heart and a shattered voice. The woman who dominated dancefloors, chart shows and the airwaves in the ’90s and the early 2000s simply vanished, leaving behind the timeless tunes that made her one of the biggest stars of global country music. As the years ticked by no one really expected to hear from her again – but Shania Twain is alive and well and kicking up her cowboy boot heels again as she prepares to deliver her first album in 15 years. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone magazine the 51-year-old singer opens up about her rocky road back to the big time – a journey that saw her losing the man she thought…

MINNIE DLAMINI & NANDI MADIDA They’ve been friends since they were kids and these TV personalities from KZN continually celebrate each other. “Proud of my sister @minniedlamini on all her achievements!” Nandi said on Instagram. “Love the woman you’ve become . . . may God continue to bless my sister Minnie Moo.” SOMIZI MHLONGO & UNATHI MSENGANA There’s never a dull moment with these two. The Idols judges always have fun when together, whether it’s on air, backstage or on a plane! AKA & DA LES The superstars don’t only join forces on stage, the rappers also best friends and godfathers to each other’s daughters. SIV NGESI & JANEZ VERMEIREN Travelling the world with your bosom buddy and getting paid to do it – what could be more fun? These…

SINGER ROBIN THICKE’s custody battle with ex-wife PAULA PATTON (41) has taken another nasty turn after details emerged of an emergency call made by their son’s nanny. In the audio, obtained by gossip site TMZ, the nanny asks cops to meet the Warcraft actress and her son, JULIAN, at a park in Malibu, California, where they’re scheduled to hand him over to his dad, Robin (40), under the watchful eye of a court-ordered monitor. According to reports, Julian didn’t want to go with the Give It 2 U singer and asked Paula to call 911. In the call the nanny says, “This child is literally begging for me and everyone else to call 911. That’s how much he doesn’t want to go. He’s six years old and literally every time…

Word is PIPPA MIDDLETON is planning to stop her sister’s brother-in-law, Prince Harry (32), from bringing his girlfriend, Meghan Markle (35), to her wedding as she doesn’t want to be upstaged! According to a source, Kate’s sister noticed how the Suits actress grabbed the spotlight recently when she attended a wedding in Jamaica with Harry (YOU, 16 March) – and she doesn’t want a repeat performance. Pippa’s also rumoured to have told friends she’ll be enforcing a policy of allowing guests a “plus one” only if they’re married or engaged to their partner. NICOLE KIDMAN has finally revealed the reason behind her strange “seal clapping” at the Oscars which inspired hundreds of internet memes: her massive Harry Winston ring. “It was really difficult because I had a huge ring on…