Innholdsfortegnelse for 04-May-17 i You South Africa

SHE’S just like us, really. Okay, sure, she’s a princess. And she lives a fairytale life in one of the world’s most glamorous countries. And she holds court with European royalty and is called Her Serene Highness by pretty much everyone she meets. But she loves bobotie, biltong and breyani, which makes her all of us! Princess Charlene of Monaco comes across as down to earth in our interview on page 10. There’s royal protocol to be followed, of course, but when it came down to it, what she most wanted to do was talk about how she misses South Africa and what homegrown treats she takes home for Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella. Another royal who seemed more human than ever this week was Prince Harry. For the first…

I’m sorry Amor has financial problems (YOU, 20 April), but she’s in the same boat as millions of people in our country. To air her problems the way she has is distasteful. If riding lessons and pony upkeep are priorities, Amor, you need to join the real world. CLARE, PRETORIA Amor, you have no idea what it is to struggle. You’re insulting South Africa’s thousands of truly destitute women and children. If you can’t afford DStv, switch it off. Sell the pony. Look for cheaper schools. What makes you so special? Welcome to the real world. MICHELLE, EMAIL There are so many of us moms who are widowed but we just got up and worked for our kids without moaning about our fate to the rest of SA. Please spare…

IT’S ONE of the highest honours a British celebrity could hope for – a nod from the royal House of Windsor. Fourteen years after David Beckham became Officer of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE), his wife Victoria received the same accolade at a ceremony steeped in tradition at Buckingham Palace. The usually po-faced Posh even managed a tight smile as Prince William pinned the medal to her black dress in recognition of her services to the fashion industry. Victoria (43), who’s transformed herself from a pouty pop princess to a formidable fashion force, was supported by her retired soccer-star husband (41) and their four children, Brooklyn (18), Romeo (14), Cruz (12) and Harper (5) at the black-tie do. “It was an absolute pleasure to be at…

Mavuso Msimang, former home affairs director-general, believes the biggest problem is the way the ANC chooses its leaders. About 4 000 branch delegates gather every five years to elect the party’s top leaders and they tend to choose those who have a high public profile such as cabinet ministers. This, he says, works against other party members who might have the potential to lead but are unknown to most delegates. “Maybe we need a smaller group to test those who want to serve in the NEC [national executive committee],” he says. “They must stand in front of us and tell us what they can do.” He warns that if the ANC policy conference doesn’t adopt a new system, factional leaders will be re-elected in December. “We need to look at…

CARAMEL PANCAKES The trick is to make sure the caramel sauce doesn’t overcook. You’re on the right track if it’s amber in colour. MAKES 33 PANCAKES  Preparation: 10 min Standing: 30 min Cooking: 20 min 1 kg flour 60 ml (¼ c) castor sugar 10 ml (2 t) ground cinnamon 2 ml (½ t) ground nutmeg 2 ml (½ t) ground allspice 5 ml (1 t) ground ginger 2 packets (10 g each) yeast 2 ml (½ t) salt 1 litre (4 c) milk 170 g butter, melted 4 eggs, lightly whisked knobs of butter for frying 40 g popcorn, popped CARAMEL SAUCE 250 ml (1 c) castor sugar 90 g butter 125 ml (½ c) cream 1 Sift the flour, sugar and spices together in a large bowl. Add…

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THIS blanket is knit in one continuous flat piece but using a separate pattern for each square – so you won’t have to sew anything together once you’re done. The blanket is big enough to last a baby well into toddlerhood, and can even be used as a knee blanket. MEASUREMENTS Finished size 104 cm x 102 cm after blocking. This will vary considerably depending on how tight you strand your colourwork and how much you stretch the blanket during blocking. The stranded sections will tend to pull in if you strand tightly. MATERIALS 4 x 100 g balls Elle Pullskein DK in Lemon White 222 (MC) 5 x 50 g balls Family Knit DK in Light Grey 01 (CC) Long 6 mm circular knitting needle Tapestry needle TENSION 14…

By LETITIA WATSON Many people take no care of their money until they come nearly to the end of it, and others do just the same with their time – GERMAN WRITER JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE YOU HAVE A CHOICE Your Money often gets letters from readers for whom life insurance has become unaffordable. When they took out their policies most of them opted for annual premium increases, not knowing they had a choice between a fixed and an escalating premium. By understanding how it works you can avoid being caught off-guard by sky-high premiums in future. The right choice can make a big difference to your premium costs and budget in the long term. ESCALATING PREMIUMS Initially an escalating premium costs less than a fixed premium but it…

GETTING AROUND An American guy is on holiday in England and takes a train from London to Manchester. He starts chatting to the Englishman sitting opposite him. “You English are so stuffy,” he says. “You set yourselves apart too much. Look at me: I have Italian blood, French blood, a little Indian blood and some Swedish blood. What do you say to that?” “Well,” the Englishman says, “that’s very sporting of your mother.” AT THE BAR . . . An amnesiac walks into a bar. He goes up to a beautiful blonde and says, “So, do I come here often?” A penguin walks into a bar, goes up to the the barman and asks, “Have you seen my brother?” “I don’t know,” the barman says. “What does he look like?”…

BLINK By KL SLATER Bookouture Toni is battling – she’s struggling to rebuild her life after her husband’s death and has moved into a new place with her young daughter, Evie, to start afresh. But things don’t go according to plan and Toni gets sucked into a world of misery and despair. To cope, she relies heavily on medication not even meant for her. Then five-year-old Evie disappears . . . The book has various narrators, jumping between past and present. The technique adds to the sense that things aren’t quite what they seem, creating a sinister feel. Also rather unsettling is the fact that the person who blames herself for Evie’s disappearance has a serious problem: she’s in hospital with locked-in syndrome and can’t tell anyone what happened to…

WATCH IT! Catch season 3 of Black-ish on Vuzu Amp (DStv 103) on Thursdays at 5.30 pm. COMING INTO HER OWN Word is that the producers of Black-ish are in talks to give Yara her own TV show. “I would star in another show that explores what Zoey would be doing in college and dealing with issues like race politics and gender and sexual politics as well. It’s really exciting,” Yara gushes. Now in its third season, Black-ish has been nominated for a best comedy Emmy. The awards ceremony is in September. A STAR IS BORN Yara (17) made her film debut when she was six, starring alongside Eddie Murphy in the comedy Imagine That. “It was such a fantastic experience. . . . I learnt how to ice-skate for…

HER room looks like any other child’s: soft toys crowd together on her bed and cartoon characters brighten the duvet and pillowcases. Yet the occupant of this room is unlike most kids her age – the ventilator she trails everywhere on a trolley is proof of that. This equipment, along with a range of other life-giving aids, has to be kept going constantly – which is why there’s also a generator nearby in case of a power failure. The machines are also the reason little Elizabeth Jordaan’s family had to turn the lounge of their home on a stud farm near Robertson in the Western Cape into a bedroom for her. The stuff simply couldn’t fit into her room. Elizabeth (5) has spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress (Smard), a…

ACTRESS and producer EVA LONGORIA BASTÓN (42) and hubby JOSÉ BASTÓN were spotted all loved up during a recent romantic break in Hawaii. The Telenovela star and the Mexican media tycoon, who was celebrating his 49th birthday, looked smitten as they enjoyed an action-packed day on the beach. This May marks their first wedding anniversary after they tied the knot in Mexico last year. Since then Eva has become stepmom to José’s three kids – 20-something Natalia and 12-year-old triplets Mariana, José and Sebastian. The Devious Maids producer previously said she isn’t worried that she doesn’t have kids. “I feel like my life is full. I don’t feel like we’re lacking because we don’t have a baby. We’re fulfilled.” NOT PREGNANT, JUST CHEESE Eva was forced to shut down pregnancy…

RYAN PHILLIPPE (42) had the best comeback ever to a fan who asked in a tweet how it was possible that the actor and father of three could be “so old and so hot”. “One of life’s great mysteries . . . I’m like the sun,” the Secrets And Lies star fired back at Bondar Vladyslava – a 20-year-old Russian, who then replied, “If you’re the sun, I like to sunbathe.” Kris Jenner (61) is apparently furious about CAITLYN JENNER’s new tell-all memoir, The Secrets Of My Life. In an upcoming episode on her reality TV show Keeping Up With The Kardashians, the momager, who was married to Caitlyn (then Bruce) for 24 years, tells daughter Kim Kardashian, “None of it makes sense. Everything she says is all made up.…

FED IS BEST With regards to Jillian Johnson’s story (YOU, 30 March), I’d like to share mine. A few months ago I gave birth at a government hospital and what a traumatic experience that was. My baby boy was born healthy and at full term but I didn’t wish to breastfeed as I’d had previous latching issues with my elder son when he was born. Yet lying there I felt bullied into “breast is best”. My son Carter was put onto my breast. It took hours just to get him to latch, ending with him and me in tears. I asked numerous times if I could express using a pump and was refused. Nurses came in and squeezed my breast manually, bruising me in the process. I felt like cattle…

When people say, “Is the glass half empty or half full?” they’re missing the point. Which is that the glass is refillable. MARIE DIXON, PIETERMARITZBURG Dr Louise’s replies are always fair and give the letter-writers food for thought. She gives at least two sides to every story and is nonjudgmental. Her replies are insightful and well worded. I learn a lot from her page. Thank you. JENNY ESTERHUIZEN, PRETORIA I’m beginning to think that those with no money are better off than those with some . . . I’ve just been advised by the tax-man that I owe R27 000 in tax for the past four years. I retired in February 2013, so pray tell me where that comes from? I have a small amount every month that I must…

WHO’S IN EVA LONGORIA The Desperate Housewives Star is clearly one of the five close friends in Victoria’s life. Eva (41) has called her a “queen” and the “funniest person I know” and even asked her to create her wedding dress because “I wanted it to be special and made with love”. MEL C Sporty is still firm friends with Posh. She recently took to Instagram to share a throwback snap in honour of Posh’s 43rd birthday, captioning the candid shot, “Happy Birthday to my dear friend and Spicy sister.” EMMA BUNTON True to her sweet Baby Spice image, Emma has kept in touch with her former bandmate, also sharing a throwback pic of their alter egos in honour of her friend’s birthday. WHO’S OUT MEL B Scary Spice is…

IT WAS one of the most heartrending images from a day of monumental mourning: 12-year-old Prince Harry walking stoically between his brother and father, head bowed and cheeks flushed as the hearse carrying his mother’s body made its way to London’s Westminster Abbey. And on that coffin was an envelope with a single word: “Mummy”. To the watching world, it spoke volumes about the loss Harry and his brother, William (then 15), had suffered. After that day the media were instructed to keep their distance and allow the young princes room to grieve and grow – but each time Harry appeared in public he just seemed to be getting on with it. Stiff upper lip and all that, as has long been the British – and especially the royal family’s…

ROOIBOS CHAI MACAROON TARTLETS MAKES 10-12 TARTLETS Preparation: 30 min Baking: 30 min TARTLET SHELLS 500 ml (2 c) desiccated coconut 1 ml (¼ t) debittered stevia powder 1-2 rooibos teabags 15 ml (1 T) xylitol 4 large egg whites CHAI CUSTARD FILLING 45 ml (3 T) cold milk or water 15 ml (1 T) gelatin powder 250 ml (1 c) cream or coconut cream 4 rooibos chai teabags 1 ml (¼ t) ground cardamom 1 ml (¼ t) ground cinnamon pinch of ground cloves 6 egg yolks 45 ml (3 T) xylitol Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Set out 10-12 tartlet moulds or silicone muffin cups. 1 Tartlet shells Mix the coconut and stevia in a bowl. 2 Tear open the teabags and grind the tea leaves and…

1 What are the advantages of a fixed premium? Because the cost stays the same you can budget for it and save money in the long term, whereas escalating premiums could become more and more expensive. 2 What are the disadvantages of fixed premiums? Usually the policy isn’t flexible; you don’t have the option of increasing or reducing your premiums. 3 Why are people quick to choose an escalating premium? Because initially it’s cheaper than the fixed premium and looks more affordable, it’s attractive to cost-sensitive people. It’s usually flexible and you can change your cover amount, which will affect your premium. 4 How does lifestyle affect premium costs? Doing extreme sports increases your risk of premature death. These sports can be excluded so you won’t be covered if you…

GEMINI MAY 21 – JUNE 20 Your planet, Mercury, resumes its forward motion this week, meaning in general life should perk up and run more smoothly. This is good news if glitches made it difficult to manage your life of late, especially for a Gemini who likes to juggle many balls at once. You might be in for a stimulating and interesting time, in particular on outings with your friends or during group activities. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 15, 10, 20, 34, 6, 7 CANCER JUNE 21 – JULY 21 Communicative Mercury ends its backward movement in your career horoscope this week, signalling the end of misunderstandings causing upheaval in your professional life. Interaction with others in your field should be stimulating and might lead to major breakthroughs, so engage with…

Happy snaps! 1 Amy with sister Lisa and adorable niece Zoey. 2 Family time! With Lisa, Zoey, dad Terrence and mom Beverley. 3 All in a day’s work! Amy being interviewed by Richard Parr for Sportuccino, an online sports chat show. MORE AMY I love sweets, and I don’t eat red meat or pork. I enjoy making crafty things, especially gifts. I have an eyebrow fetish. I can play the piano. My sister and I both have a tattoo dedicated to her six-month-old daughter, Zoey. “Zoey means life. So the tattoo serves as a reminder of how Zoey has breathed new life into our home and family.” How did you get into sports reporting? In 2013 I did a TV production internship with eNCA in Johannesburg. Although there wasn’t an…

1972 Aged 15, Guzmán starts a dagga plantation with four cousins. In his late teens he moves into trafficking and is later appointed chauffeur to Felix Gallardo, head of the Guadalajara cartel, Mexico’s most powerful drugs gang. Guzmán becomes the logistics chief, shipping drugs from Colombia. 1987 Gallardo divides his territory. Guzmán and three others take control of Pacific coast operations, forming the Sinaloa cartel. Gallardo is arrested two years later. 1990 An Arizona court alleges that Guzmán has shipped 2 tons of dagga and 4,7 tons of cocaine to America in the past three years. 1993 Guzmán is captured in Guatemala, extradited to Mexico and sentenced to 20 years in a maximum-security prison for murder and drug trafficking. 2001 Guzmán escapes in a laundry basket after bribing prison guards.…

Elizabeth Jordaan is a special little fighter, says Dr Regan Solomons, a paediatrician specialising in neurology. Spinal muscular atrophy and respiratory distress is so rare it’s unknown how many sufferers there are, he says. “Roughly 95 percent of children with this condition die before they reach 18 months. It’s also very unusual for them to learn to walk and talk.” Spinal muscular atrophy is caused by a rare genetic mutation. If both parents have the gene, as in Elizabeth’s case, there’s a 25 percent chance the condition will develop during a second pregnancy. At the moment there’s no cure so Elizabeth will spend her life hooked to ventilators and relying on carers.…

1 Leading lady Zoe Saldana – accompanied by her hubby, artist Marco Perego – stood out in a bright orange Emilio Pucci dress featuring sequins and a fringe. 2 Aussie actress Elizabeth Debicki, who plays the baddie, shimmered in a metallic dress by Bottega Veneta. 3 Actress and publishing heiress Lydia Hearst matched her red gown’s silver belt detail with strappy heels. 4 Agents Of Shield star Chloe Bennet chose a sophisticated yet sexy black frock by Greta Constantine.…

IN STEP WITH THE TIMES WHAT a privilege it’s been for me as a stepmother to have been included in the lives of my stepchildren and to have had a 40-year friendship with their mother. I’ve watched my stepchildren grow into well-adjusted adults and become parents themselves. My stepdaughter has become a grandmother, making me a step-greatgrandma, and all this I shared with the biological great-grandma over these many years. In an age of broken marriages the one piece of advice I want to pass on to the younger generation is that it’s a definite advantage to make friends with the biological parent of your stepchildren. I was lucky I hit the jackpot in my friendship with their mom as we got to share her children with each other. And…

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PICNIC DATE Most people think of yellow as a happy colour, and where better to show it off than at a picnic? Also try gold, neon orange, bright pink or lavender to brighten up your date. INTERVIEW Interviews are serious business so dress the part. If you must wear colour, a nude option is the way to go. Depending on your skin tone, choose a neutral colour from beige to brown. A DAY AT THE OFFICE There’s no need to avoid wearing bold colours to work if your environment allows it. Red is always popular, but why not opt for purple, burnt orange, fuchsia or teal. OUTING WITH FUNKY FRIENDS Time to make a statement and go all out. Apply a black or charcoal colour and add bling, such as…

BRAIN INJURY COULD RUIN MY CAREER My wife and I were involved in a terrible car accident towards the end of last year. Fortunately she wasn’t seriously hurt but I had serious physical injuries and a moderate concussive head injury. I took the rest of the year off from work to recuperate. But I’ve found I still have concentration, attention and memory problems, and I can’t seem to get my energy back. I’m a veterinary surgeon and my profession is important to me. I feel as if my life will be over if I have to abandon my career. Ever since I was a small boy I’ve lived for animals and to make their lives better. What can I do? Barry, email Research indicates it takes about two years after…

MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN 2016. 132 min. 10-12PG HV. Fantasy adventure. R129* After witnessing the brutal murder of his grandfather, 16-year-old Jake Portman (Asa Butterfield) travels to Wales with his father, Frank (Chris O’Dowd), in search of answers. There Jake finds a mysterious portal that transports him from 2016 to 1943 where he encounters Miss Peregrine (Eva Green), the steadfast headmistress of a school for gifted youngsters with amazing abilities. Since he’s no stranger to the macabre, it was an inspired choice to have director Tim Burton (Sleepy Hollow, Alice In Wonderland) helm the film adaptation of Ransom Riggs’ bestselling novel. The movie is often grim with violence and horror aplenty, and unfortunately the story doesn’t make much sense. Partly a mystery, the plot soon gets caught up…

SMALL-TOWN GIRL The idea of becoming an actress never crossed Michelle’s mind, growing up as she did in a one-horse town in the American Midwest. Her birthplace of Winthrop, Iowa, had a population of 700 and just one traffic light. “It was such slim pickings that I basically had one boyfriend all through high school,” Michelle (41) says. “I didn’t grow up near a movie theatre – the closest one was 50 miles [80 km] away – so I didn’t even really grow up watching movies.” The closest The Path star came to expressing herself as a performer was her school debating team. “I remember enjoying it immensely but I never saw the big picture. I never thought, ‘Oh wow, the next step would be to go to drama school’.”…

A All ages D Drugs H Horror L Language N Nudity P Prejudice PG Parental guidance S Sex V Violence LISTEN TO THIS! AUTOMATON JAMIROQUAI The Space Cowboy and his band are back! The Grammy-winning British acid-funk outfit led by Jay Kay bring back disco with their eighth album – their first in seven years. It was definitely worth the wait – it’s classic Jamiroquai. There are loads of danceable grooves, clearly influenced by UK house and heavy electronica, yet the album doesn’t stray too far from the band’s signature sound. Highlights include the singles – the title track and Cloud 9 – as well as Summer Girl. A must-hear for fans. NEW ON THE BIG SCREEN / 20TH CENTURY WOMEN COMEDY DRAMA. With ANNETTE BENING and ELLE FANNING. Director:…

Family or friends might need your support If you’re a true Taurus you’re likely to be steadfast and reliable, seen by others as their rock of Gibraltar. In ways concealed or overt, it’s a week where this notion might prove to be true. Whether a colleague got stuck in a quandary, a friend’s in need of advice or a family member seeks support with their health or wealth, your calm demeanour, practical approach and down-to-earth ways are bound to win the day. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 41, 29, 2, 48, 15, 44 FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MAKING AND MANAGING MONEY: TAURUS . . . Is fuelled by money – their bank balance is their first priority. Is the builder of the Zodiac. Will spend cash to buy comfort and luxury. Believes that money…

MOST soccer stars swop Premier League teams more often than they change their state-of-the-art sponsored boots – but not this one. For the duration of his epic career John Terry has given his time to one club and one club only. The 36-year-old spent an unprecedented 22 years in Chelsea’s iconic blue kit – and his success in the ranks is clear if you look at the sterling stats. As captain, Terry has led his team to four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups and one Uefa Champions League title since 2004, making him their most decorated skipper ever. He’s also the London club’s all-time highest-scoring defender, with 40 Premier League goals to his name. But now the veteran player has left Blues fans bereft after announcing…

‘It’s natural for me not to explain my private life’ – CHARLOTTE CASIRAGHI CHARLOTTE PACKS ON PDA CHARLOTTE CASIRAGHI (30) certainly didn’t hide her feelings for boyfriend DIMITRI RASSAM (35) during a recent romantic break. The eldest daughter of Monaco’s Princess Caroline was snapped kissing and hugging the film producer as they lounged around a hotel pool on a Caribbean island. The brunette beauty’s swimsuit failed to hide a small tummy bulge, sparking rumours in overseas tabloids that she might be pregnant. She and Dimitri have been dating for about six months despite the fact he’s married to Russian model Masha Novoselova (32), with whom he has a six-year-old daughter. Charlotte also has a son, Raphaël (3), with comedian Gad Elmaleh (46). Growing up so fast! Actress JESSICA BIEL (35)…