Innholdsfortegnelse for 13-Apr-17 i You South Africa

IT’S BEEN only 23 years since South Africa became a democracy and it would have been great if we could celebrate how much we’ve achieved on 27 April. But I doubt anyone will feel much like celebrating given what’s happened to our Cabinet. I’m still rather shocked by the events that have unfolded in the past while. We’ve been downgraded to junk status, there’s turmoil within the ruling party, the official opposition and tripartite alliance are calling for action against South Africa’s No 1 citizen and everyone seems to be reeling from what some are calling Zuma’s “midnight madness”. The president’s Cabinet reshuffle has had wide-ranging consequences. At this point it’s not clear how things will unfold in the coming weeks and months. But what is clear is things have…

When my first grandchild was born 19 years ago, my mother surprised me with the following observation. She said that I’d discover that one has a stronger and deeper love for one’s grandchildren compared with the love you feel for your children. I remember disagreeing with her. Boy, was I wrong! My grandchildren are permitted to do things my children were never allowed to do. Another statement I’ll also never forget is the time my husband’s granny, aged 79, said there was nothing worse than surviving your kids and grandkids, as she’d lost three children and an adult grandchild. We’ve lost three grandchildren – two were stillborn and one died of cot death at four months. One of the stillborn babies was the identical twin sister to my now 18-month-old…

CYRIL RAMAPHOSA The deputy president said he found the reshuffle totally unacceptable. “It wasn’t a consultation because [Zuma] came with a readymade list. It was just a process of informing us of his decision.” He won’t resign and believes he has “to serve our people in government”. BALEKA MBETE The speaker of the national assembly declined to comment. A staunch ally of the president, she criticised leaders who’ve spoken out against Zuma. “Our people always express disquiet and unhappiness about us differing in public,” she said. JESSIE DUARTE The ANC deputy secretary general says although she disagrees with the reshuffle South Africa needs to get with the programme. “We might not agree with the president on the choices he’s made but ours is to rally behind these ministers and support…

THE year is 1991 and the movie Thelma & Louise bursts onto movie theatre screens in all its gender-affirming glory. Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis are the runaway stars – but there’s a cameo by a certain young actor that makes everybody sit up and take notice too. He’s a young drifter in jeans and cowboy boots, flashing a come-hither look and a killer grin that Thelma is powerless to resist. Unfortunately he’s a bit of a rogue too though and he robs her and Louise blind before vanishing – but it’s enough of a performance to put the young actor on the map. Not only does sex appeal ooze from his pores, he can act too and he’s soon being offered jobs left, right and centre. He is, of…

IT SIMPLY can’t be true – these words went through her mind when she discovered her ex-husband had left his entire estate to his second wife. Yes, she and her ex had their differences. But he was a devoted father – there was no way he wouldn’t at least have left money for their sons’ studies. And it turns out she was right. It took Ilse Naudé three years and cost her almost R850 000 – some of it to secure the services of a leading forensic handwriting expert – but she finally got justice for her boys. The high court in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape recently found that Philip Naudé’s signature on his last will and testament had been forged. Judge JD Pickering also branded Philip’s widow, Zabeth,…

BUTTERNUT BAKE WITH SEED SPRINKLE Use the whole butternut in this dish – grate it with the skin for the bake and save the seeds for the spicy sprinkle that goes with it. SERVES 6 Preparation: 20 min Cooking: 45 min butter 1 butternut with skin 1 can (410 g) cream-style sweet corn 1 egg, whisked 125 ml (½ c) self-raising flour 1-2 chillies, finely chopped salt and freshly ground pepper SEED SPRINKLE seeds of 1 butternut 5 ml (1 t) paprika 2 ml each (½ t) cayenne pepper, ground cumin and ground coriander 5 ml (1 t) olive oil TO SERVE 60 ml (¼ c) plain full-cream yoghurt handful of fresh coriander, coarsely chopped 1 chilli, finely chopped Preheat the oven to 190 °C. Grease a large ovenproof pan…

OUR TOP 5 FASHION BUYS! 1 THE JEANS The right fit is important when you’re looking for the perfect pair of jeans, so consider your body type. Hourglass figure: Choose one shade – all dark or all light. It flatters the legs and shows off curves. Tall: Go for flares that widen from the knee. Keep the fit tight at the thighs and flared at the bottom to accentuate your legs. Slim figure: Wear loose-fitting boyfriend jeans to add curves to your body. Plus size: For a slimming effect wear high-waisted denims in a dark wash. Instead of spending money on several pairs of jeans, invest in a classic style of good quality – then buy a cheaper pair to keep up with the season’s fashions. WEAR IT WITH  …

“One of the most frequently asked questions about the measles vaccine is whether there’s a link to autism,” says Dr Hans Prozesky, an infectious diseases specialist at Stellenbosch University’s faculty of medicine. “However there’s absolutely no scientific evidence linking the measles or MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine to autism.” Vaccines are tested for side effects like any other medication, he adds. Another concern often raised by parents is that vaccinations are linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but this also hasn’t been proven medically.…

1 Who usually takes it out? Medical aid members who have only a hospital plan because their basic medical aid option doesn’t provide as much cover as a more comprehensive option. 2 Can I cover my child who’s a student? Yes, if they’re still on your medical aid. Certain gap-cover insurers have an age limit of 25 or 27. 3 Are cancer-related claims covered? If someone has been diagnosed with cancer before the gap cover is taken out, there’s usually a 12-month waiting period. 4 Where can I buy gap cover? Not from medical aids but from other insurance companies. Most life insurers offer gap-cover products. You can also buy it through a broker. 5 Can I cancel the policy? You can cancel in writing, giving 30 or 60 days’…

A change would do you good but don’t take risks It’s a week where the urge to break free could be an overriding force in your life. You might find yourself wanting to quit a project with no soul, walk out on a relationship gone stale or give up on a hobby that’s too tame. A change might be as good as a holiday, but be careful of falling prey to impetuousness – an Aries flaw. You might also be quite accident-prone this week so try to curb your daredevil approach and exercise some caution. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 8, 26, 43, 20, 29, 14 FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS FOR ARIES: A SASSY GIFT WOULD BE . . . An Indian head massage. Sponsorship for a bungee jump, zip line adventure or flight…

‘It’s a wild and exciting ride with many enemies out to destroy the team before they can save mankind’ THE BONE LABYRINTH By JAMES ROLLINS, HarperCollins An archaeologist finds the remains of a Neanderthal woman in a mediaeval Catholic chapel in Croatia. With the discovery comes evidence of a mysterious enemy. The investigative team are attacked before they can find any answers. Simultaneously, a primate research centre in America is also ambushed and one of the scientists and her simian charge are abducted. Are these two incidents connected? In order to solve the mystery the Sigma team, led by Commander Gray Pearce, must trace the path of human evolution over the course of 50 000 years. This quest takes them to Ecuador, revealing secrets about the lost city of Atlantis…

WE COULD BE DIVINE KAHN & KAREN ZOID He’s the frontman of popular pop-rockers The Parlotones and she’s been dubbed SA’s queen of rock. Now Kahn and Karen join up for their first collab. The singers, both coaches on The Voice SA, reportedly penned this song backstage at rehearsals for the show. “Teaming up with Karen has been an awesome experience and the song’s creation was entirely organic and effortless,” Kahn says. “She’s become a great friend and the process of working together will be a memory I cherish forever. We came up with something we’re both looking forward to sharing with the world.” SWALLA JASON DERULO FT NICKI MINAJ & TY DOLLA SIGN Jason knows how to churn out hit after hit and the R&B/pop star’s latest star-studded single…

He was a sport fan, a quick-witted prankster with a mouth like a truck driver and a hopeless romantic IT WAS Christmas and Prince was lonely. After a decade of restlessly creative music, epic films and staggering live shows, His Purple Highness was one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. He had friends, devoted fans and a conveyor belt of women throwing themselves at him but as 1992 drew to a close he was pining for his latest muse, a teenage backing dancer who was spending the festive season at her grandmother’s house in Puerto Rico. Mayte Garcia had been 16 when she first laid eyes on Prince. In The Most Beautiful, her intimate new memoir of their life together, she writes that after witnessing him perform live…

 THE WEEKND and SELENA GOMEZ’s relationship is going from strength to strength, judging by these photos taken recently in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They were spotted leaving a jazz club, then again the next day as they strolled along the streets of the city. The 24-year-old songbird, who looked cute in a pinstripe dress, was snapped holding onto her 27-year-old beau as he played on his cellphone in between lavishing her with attention. ‘I like low-key guys but those guys are usually terrified of me!’ – SELENA GOMEZ The pair have been travelling the world in recent weeks, with sightings in Florence and Venice (Italy), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Bogotá (Colombia), São Paulo (Brazil) and now Buenos Aires. A source says they’re getting serious but both are keeping pretty private about their romance.…

TYRA BANKS (43) has removed the age limit for America’s Next Top Model! The ANTM judge (who’ll also take over hosting duties in season 12 of America’s Got Talent after Nick Cannon recently quit) says the new rule will apply to the show’s upcoming season. In the past, applicants had to be 27 or younger. “You want to audition, I don’t care how old you are, honey,” the beauty quipped. “You just need to know how to smile and be open to learning how to work the runway like a supermodel.” RUSSELL BRAND (41) still has a special place in his heart for ex-wife Katy Perry. In a recent interview the British comedian, who’s gone on to have a child with fiancée Laura Gallacher, said, “I still feel very warm…

I agree with Not Fooled concerning Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (YOU, 16 March). She seems to be hanging on to him but he seems not to want to take his gaze off the lass at their table. SCEPTICAL, CAPE TOWN I tried to give the TV show Trending SA another chance. Apart from all the shouting from the audience, I’m amazed how the presenters constantly talk over one another. Please, SABC, hear us and stop insulting our intelligence. Replace this programme. TV LICENCE PAYER, CAPE TOWN Seems the only thing that today’s cellphones can’t do is get rid of that curse of the nation: Jacob Zuma. ANNE, SMS Your article about wages for domestic helpers (Your Money, 23 March) states employees are entitled to 21 days’ annual leave. This…

AS DAYS begin to shorten and the last of summer’s fruit crops hit shop shelves, capture the season’s flavours with these delicious dishes from our kitchen. We’ve used stone fruit and berries not only for sweet treats but to add freshness to light meals. Enjoy! ASIAN PLUM AND LENTIL SALAD SERVES 4 Preparation: 15 min Standing: 20 min GINGER DRESSING 2 cm fresh ginger, finely grated 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 15 ml (1 T) chopped fresh mint 30-45 ml (2-3 T) brown sugar or honey 5 ml (1 t) soy sauce 5 ml (1 t) fish sauce 5 ml (1 t) toasted sesame seeds 30 ml (2 T) water SALAD 2 cans (400 g each) cooked lentils, drained 60 ml (¼ c)…

MEAGAN GOOD experiments with a variety of styles that suit her oval face FAUX DREADS The longer you keep them in, the better they look. For long-lasting shine, use extensions with added shine in the fibre instead of dull ones that need product often. And if you’re going to have your dreads in for long, wash your hair every two weeks or so to keep it looking and smelling clean. If the extensions look a bit dull after a wash, use an oil sheen spray to add shine. Make sure you tell your stylist if your hair is pulled too tight when plaiting. MUSHROOM PIXIE To get the most out of this look, keep the texture of the hair light by using a serum or light oil daily. This will…

‘The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them’– AMERICAN AUTHOR ERNEST HEMINGWAY HE HAS THREE PERSONALITIES Q I met a guy a year ago who swept me off my feet. He’s handsome and polite, has a good job and loves his family. What I didn’t know at the time is that he suffers from multiple personality disorder. He has three personalities but until about three months ago I saw only the nice guy. Personality No 2 behaves like a gangster – he drinks heavily and is into drugs and gambling. No 3 appears to be a timid gay man. When I met No 2 I thought he was just joking until he wanted to “share” me with his friend. Then I met No…

CRASHING EXCUSE Mary and her husband, Dave, get along pretty well but there’s one thing that drives Mary absolutely crazy – no matter how many times she’s told Dave how important it is to her that he gets home in time for dinner, he never does. After yet another of these occasions Dave gets down on his knees and says, “Mary, I promise I’m turning over a new leaf. From now on I’ll be home in time for dinner every day!” So the next day Dave leaves work promptly at 5 pm. He’s walking towards his car when another car suddenly appears out of nowhere and hits him. Dave is rushed to hospital but luckily his injuries aren’t too serious and after a while he’s released. When he finally gets…

“I was, like, ‘Thank you, that was a weight off my chest.’ ” TALENT RUNS IN HER FAMILY Her brother, Frankie J (34), is a dancer, singer, producer, TV host and YouTube star. Frankie revealed his little sis accidentally outed him when she told reporters she was bullied at school because he’s gay. But there are no hard feelings between them. In fact, he says, TWO’S COMPANY Ariana’s been super-busy teaming up with awesome artists. First it was Mac Miller for My Favourite Part, then Stevie Wonder for Faith (in the animated film Sing). The 23-year-old followed that up with a new version of the classic Beauty And The Beast tune with John Legend. HIT VID The video for her collaboration with rapper Future on the hit song Everyday received…

WHEN you hear the term the Middle Ages you might think of knights rescuing beautiful maidens or lords and ladies living in magnificent castles. But the daily life of most people was quite different. Let’s look at how people lived back then. WHAT ARE THE MIDDLE AGES? Also known as the Mediaeval period, this is the time in European history between the fall of Rome in 476 AD and the Renaissance, which began in the 15th century (1400s). In the fifth century AD the Roman Empire was overrun by Germanic tribes which destroyed towns and trade routes. Europe disintegrated into hundreds of small independent states. Instead of one Roman emperor, there were now many kings. A PEASANT’S LIFE Peasants had a really hard life. Everything they had belonged to the…

‘I realised I could use my hands to bridge the hearing and deaf worlds’ SHE was bullied as a child because sign language was her main mode of communication. But for decades she was her deaf parents’ bridge to the outside world, translating everything for them – including nightly episodes of The Bold And The Beautiful, conveying all the drama between Brooke and Ridge as it unfolded on the small screen. That part might have been fun but there were plenty of tough times too – and the hardest of all was being required to tell her mother she was dying of breast cancer. Heartbreaking and trying though many of her experiences have been, Tshepiso Mokoena has been left with an amazing quality: an affinity with the deaf which she’s…

IT MAY be a tale as old as time but producers are laughing all the way to the modern-day bank. Since the live-action remake of Beauty And The Beast burst onto big screens around the world, the big bucks have been rolling in. Now the film is opening in SA – and lovers of the 1991 Disney classic will no doubt drag their kids to cinemas so they too can be captivated by the fairytale. The big-budget blockbuster has more than made back the eye-watering amount of money it cost to film it, raking in $182,3 million (R2,3 billion) in its opening weekend. Producing the extravaganza cost $160 million (R2,08 billion), making it one of the costliest films of its kind. Fans of the animated version – which sees bookworm…

J LO (47) and ALEX RODRIGUEZ (41) are taking their new romance public! The singer and the retired baseball star couldn’t hide their smiles as they took a spring stroll through the streets of New York. The sighting comes just days after A-Rod (as he’s known) appeared on the US TV show The View where he opened up for the first about the relationship. “We’re having a great time, she’s an amazing girl, and one of the smartest human beings I’ve ever met and also an incredible mother,” he gushed.…

AN HONEST LIVING IN SOUTH Africa much emphasis is placed on achieving a good matric, even if this has limited bearing on spiritual or material success in life. A generation ago attention deficit disorder (ADD) was still unknown and those who struggled to concentrate in the classroom were labelled as lazy or stupid and encouraged to opt out of more stimulating careers. This was frustrating and disillusioning for those with high intelligence and a low level of concentration who knew they weren’t as stupid as they were made to feel. Fortunately, ADD is now recognised, and remedial courses and medications are available. Unfortunately, there are cases where these medications are overprescribed to make it easier for teachers who struggle with disruptive students. There are many competent people who feel locked…

FINANCE: MALUSI GIGABA Gigaba, who replaces Pravin Gordhan, has a mixed track record as minister of public enterprise and home affairs. He’s leapt to President Zuma’s defence on several occasions. POLICE: FIKILE MBALULA The former minister of sports and recreation was previously deputy minister of police and president of the ANC Youth League. It’s thought his support helped Zuma emerge victorious at the ANC’s 2007 elective conference. He replaces Nathi Nhleko. PUBLIC WORKS: NATHI NHLEKO As minister of police he made headlines for all the wrong reasons – from the handling of the Marikana massacre to justifying the need for the fire pool at Zuma’s Nkandla homestead. He replaces Thulas Nxesi. SPORTS AND RECREATION: THEMBELANI “THULAS” NXESI Before his new appointment the former teacher was minister of public works. Nxesi,…

THERE’S never a dull moment when it comes to the love-lives of Europe’s most glamorous royal family. Death, divorce, scandal and intrigue – this lot have been through it all. And the recent antics of Charlotte Casiraghi are continuing the tradition of a clan that’s long been thought to be cursed when it comes to lasting love and uncomplicated happiness. Recent pictures of the 30-year-old brunette beauty raised many eyebrows when it emerged the man with whom she’d been enjoying a romantic weekend in the French countryside is married and a father of one. Dimitri Rassam (35), a film producer who divides his time between Paris and Los Angeles, is just Charlotte’s type – tall, dark, handsome and creative. But he’s married – his wife is top Russian model Masha…

SHE’S been in the entertainment industry for about 40 years and has had her fair share of ups and downs. Triumph and tragedy, heartache and humiliation, drama and divorce – she’s endured it all. But it’s not her career highs and lows or the breakdown of her marriage that are the most compelling part of her recently released autobiography, It’s Me, Marah – nor is it her take on what really went down when she was fired from the Idols judging panel after an on-air meltdown in 2010. The most intriguing part of Marah Louw’s story is about a family secret that goes to the heart of who she is and how unravelling it shook her to the core. She’d had her suspicions for years but even so it came…

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It’s true that laughter really is cheap medicine. It’s a prescription anyone can afford. And best of all, you can fill it right now – STEVE GOODIER, AUTHOR OF LESSONS OF THE TURTLE GAP COVER If you’re covered by a medical aid’s hospital plan, it doesn’t mean all costs you incur while in hospital are covered. Specialists’ tariffs can be up to five times the maximum paid out by medical aids. The rest must be paid by the member. Gap cover is insurance for medical aid members to cover the gap between what the medical aid pays and the actual in-hospital costs of for example radiology, medical specialists, physiotherapists and pathology. It doesn’t cover everyday health expenses. COSTS Premiums depend on the amount of cover your policy provides because exclusions…

TAURUS APRIL 20 – MAY 20 The Sun is moving into your sign, meaning your personal year is drawing to an end. It’s an apt week to reflect on the last 12 months and draw from your setbacks as well as your achievements. Thoughtful Mercury, retracing his steps in your sign, should provide hindsight that might serve as valuable insight. Take time out to put on your thinking cap and plan your year ahead. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 15, 29, 6, 16, 42, 45 GEMINI MAY 21 – JUNE 20 If you’re after stimulation and diversity look up your friends. Chances are they’ll come up with exciting plans and introduce you to foreign faces and interesting places. On another tack, your love-life might go through a dull and boring phase. Try…

A All ages D Drugs H Horror L Language N Nudity P Prejudice PG Parental guidance S Sex V Violence LISTEN TO THIS! PRISONER RYAN ADAMS This being Adams’ 16th album, one can be excused for thinking the American rocker might start sounding a bit tired, but Prisoner shows he still has plenty of fire left in him. The opening track, Do You Still Love Me?, kicks things off with gut-punching power chords. But there’s more to Adams than just rock ’n roll – he’s also a true troubadour, as he reveals on the acoustic guitar-based love song Broken Anyway, while the track To Be Without You, with its strong bluegrass influence, takes you straight to the American Deep South. This album holds the promise that Adams’ versatile musical talent…

A CASTLE was a home but also a well-protected fortress where people were safe from enemies. Many castles were built to defend important places such as towns, ports and roads while others were built by rich nobility – lords and ladies – who wanted to protect their land. A castle’s appearance often changed over the years as new types of defences were added. THE KEEP This was the area where the lord of the castle – a nobleman such as a baron or duke – and his family lived. For safety it had only small windows and none on the lower storey. Some had 3-m thick walls. 1. LORD’S BEDROOM The lord’s bed was a wooden frame filled with straw with a mattress on top. The curtains made it private…

‘Mo is the guy from Mi Casa when he’s doing his music thing but when he gets home he’s Daddy’ FANS know him as that trumpet guy from Mi Casa – the talented muso blowing breezily into his instrument in upbeat music videos and on stage. But while music might be his first love, Moshe Kgasoane, aka Mo-T, is most definitely a family man these days. This much is evident when he arrives at our Auckland Park offices in Johannesburg with the three women in his life – wife Lovegocia (29) and adorable daughters Botlhale (4) and Tlhalefang (2). Dressed head to toe in black and smiling from ear to ear, he almost swells with pride as he talks about his family. “They’re so supportive,” he gushes. His number one…