Innholdsfortegnelse for 08-Jun-17 i You South Africa

A FRIEND recently said we should get together because we’re shaped by the five people we hang out with most – or something along those lines. Isn’t that a lovely thought? At first I tried to work out which are the five people in my life, then realised if I use that as a general guide, it makes a lot of sense. We’re indeed shaped by the people we spend most of our free time with – whether good or bad – because we absorb so much from them. Hopefully you’re surrounded by loved ones who make you feel happy and stimulated and who help you to enjoy life. Friends who introduce you to great books or wonderful restaurants (or swop favourite recipes if you prefer staying in). People who…

It’s always intriguing to read about local people making a success of their talent overseas (YOU, 25 May). Trevor Noah’s star keeps on rising. Most people who succeed rest on their laurels and think they’ve arrived. Trevor’s way to the top teaches us no matter how much you’ve achieved in life, there’s always a room for growth. The best way to sustain your business is to keep expanding it. When you’ve achieved everything you wanted in South Africa, it’s better to spread your wings and try your hand internationally as Trevor does. By plying your trade overseas, you’ll learn more over there and plough back what you’ve learnt to aspiring local youngsters. You also vacate a job opportunity that new blood will fill. Way to go, Trevor Noah. We need…

THEIR romance may be the worst-kept secret in Hollywood but for an impressive four years Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx have kept fans guessing about their relationship status. They’ve kept it confined to secret rendezvous at their respective lavish Los Angeles boltholes, making sure the ever-present paparazzi never get a snap of them together that might suggest they’re anything more than just pals. And they’ve done a rather good job of it too – since rumours of their relationship first surfaced in 2013, no more than a handful of photos of them together have made their way to publication. Until now. Pictures of the two boarding a private plane out of Paris made headlines and insiders say it’s just the start. Seems Katie (38) wants to reveal her longtime romance…

SHE was over the moon at the prospect of seeing her idol on stage. On the day of American pop star Ariana Grande’s concert in Manchester, Georgina Callander (18) texted her mom over and over, telling her she had butterflies in her stomach she was so excited. Hours later, surrounded by thousands of other teens and kids, Georgina was in raptures listening to Ariana (23) belting out hits such as Into You in the British concert venue. Manchester Arena was still buzzing with excitement and awash with pink balloons as the young fans, many of them accompanied by adults, streamed towards the exit while the singer performed her final song. But in the deafening bang that followed, teen euphoria gave way to shock, confusion and panic and fans trampled one…

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ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE It’s becoming both easier and more popular to do your banking on your phone – but you have to make sure it’s safe. All major SA banks offer anti-virus software you can download from your app store. For example, Nedbank uses Trusteer Rapport while Absa and FNB use Trend Micro. The programs safeguard computers, tablets and smartphones. The software is usually free for the first year but after that your bank might charge an admin fee. SIM SWOPS Fraudsters call your cellphone provider and tell them you need a new SIM card. Your cellphone is linked to the new number and the network blocks your old SIM. Now all SMSes sent to your number go to the new SIM – including those from your bank. If your SIM…

For birth charts and other astrology enquiries email Petra at YourStars@you.co.za or go to astrozone.co.za. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MAKING AND MANAGING MONEY: GEMINI . . . Likes talking about making money more than actually earning it. Spends cash on books and gadgets. Believes having cash means having choices. Might be a sucker for a get-rich-quick scheme. Has an easy come, easy go attitude to money. Has a flair for commerce and a head for business. Has several streams of income. GEMINI MAY 21 – JUNE 20 Things should go your way but take time to rest With both the Sun and Mercury travelling through your sign, life should be running on all cylinders. Whether in your career, on a social level or in your personal life, things should be going your…

SHE’S captivated readers with her imaginative Simon Waterhouse and Charlie Zailer detective stories. Plus, famed mystery writer Agatha Christie’s family are fans – Sophie has written two new Hercule Poirot books at their request. We caught up with the British writer and poet during her recent visit to South Africa. What was the toughest part of writing the Poirot Books? I did worry about writing a book plausibly set in the 1920s, but before I started I reread a few Agatha Christies to immerse myself in that time period and its conventions. What’s your favourite Christie novel? At the moment it’s The Hollow, a brilliant Poirot book – the mystery, the characters, it’s perfect. Do the Christie family read each book before it’s published? Yes, they’re very involved. They read…

SWISH SWISH KATY PERRY FT NICKI MINAJ Rumours have it this is Katy’s response to Taylor Swift’s diss track Bad Blood. But Katy insists the third single off her fifth album, Witness, is an anti-bullying anthem: “It’s for people to use whenever somebody’s trying to hold you down or bully you. That’s what this record is about – a 360° liberation. [First single] Chained To The Rhythm was this political liberation, [second single] Bon Appétit was a sexual liberation and Swish represents liberation from all the negative that doesn’t serve you.” DESPACITO LUIS FONSI & DADDY YANKEE FT JUSTIN BIEBER With The Biebs on board, this tune became a monster hit – the first mostly Spanish-language tune to hit No 1 on the US Billboard Hot100singleschartinmore than 20 years. You…

WITH just months to go before the final matric exams you’re probably feeling a bit flustered. But don’t let your nerves, upcoming matric ball or end-of-year party cloud your mind and distract you! Stay focused using these top study tips from the Independent Institute of Education in Sandton, Johannesburg. 1 Create a wall or desk calendar with enough space to write a to-do list for each day of the week. Enter the exam dates for the current as well as the final exams in October. The dates for the national senior certificate final exams are available on the websites of the department of basic education (public schools) and the Independent Examination Board (private schools). Also diarise any other important dates or occasions. 2 Rate your subjects from the most difficult…

‘Making it smaller will be a great way to build up SA rugby’ EMPTY seats in stadiums, a format that has fans and experts scratching their heads, and broadcasters and sponsors wanting more bang for their buck – all this has left people doubting whether Super Rugby is still so super. In a bid to bring back some of the magic, the bosses are planning a shake-up to the format – for the fifth time since 1996. Come 2018, fans can expect a more streamlined structure. This probably isn’t a bad thing considering there have been complaints aplenty about the tournament becoming too big. South African teams in particular could be hit by a restructure of the competition. Two local outfits face the chop. There have been reports of legal…

I went through my hubby’s phone and he’s having sexual chats with his brother’s wife, the neighbour’s wife and one divorcee. Before I leave him I’ll make sure their husbands find out. MOVING ON, KZN To Gerty, the pensioner who watches the Indian soapie (YOU Say, 25 May): I too am a pensioner and I love those soapies. The actors are beautiful and their clothes are exquisite. I love learning about their culture and rituals. IRENE, SMS Why can’t DStv bring back The Thorn Birds as they did with Dallas? I have fond memories of watching it with my mom. NOSTALGIC, SMS SABC, you want us to pay our TV licence but you put more and more rubbish on our screens. I thought Trending SA was bad but Soap On…

SIT tight, South Africa: President Jacob Zuma isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Explosive emails charting the Gupta family’s alleged state capture, coupled with a damning report probing the extent of the “shadow state”, haven’t managed to unseat him. And the next leader of SA will have one hell of a battle undoing the alleged takeover of the country by the powerful Saxonwold sect, says Ralph Mathekga, political analyst and author of the book When Zuma Goes. Provided, of course, he or she isn’t a Gupta lackey. Last month’s report by the State Capacity Research Project on state capture, Betrayal Of The Promise: How South Africa Is Being Stolen, explains how state institutions have been repositioned with the intent to benefit a select few in what amounts to “a silent coup”.…

STICKY HONEY-SMOKED EISBEIN SERVES 4-6 Preparation: 15 min Cooking: about 2 hours 2 large or 4 small smoked Eisbeins (pork shanks) 2 onions, quartered 2 carrots, cut into pieces 4 bay leaves 6 black peppercorns 60 ml (¼ c) honey MASHED POTATOES 6 potatoes, peeled and cooked 50 g butter 30 ml (2 T) milk 15 ml (1 T) wholegrain mustard 2 ml (½ t) Dijon mustard salt TO SERVE honey to drizzle Put a wire rack on a baking sheet and grease with nonstick spray. 1 Put the pork, onions, carrots, bay leaves and peppercorns in a large pressure cooker. Add enough water to cover, close the lid firmly and boil for an hour or until tender (the meat should nearly fall off the bone). 2 Heat the oven…

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‘Knowledge will give you power, but character respect’ - MARTIAL ARTS LEGEND BRUCE LEE ADULT STEPKIDS ARE TAKING LIBERTIES Q I married my wife 10 years ago, five years after my first wife died of cancer. My first wife was sick for six years and when she died I felt as if I’d never love someone else and that my life was over. Fortunately I met my present wife and we’ve been so happy. The only problem is her children from her previous marriage, who are all grown up and have their own lives. They treat me as if I’m just a lodger in my own home. When they visit they take over our home and take liberties I don’t think they should take – such as going into my…

1 Will I get my money back? If you can prove you didn’t divulge your PIN and weren’t negligent with it, your bank might reimburse you for loss due to fraud. Banks will do this as long as it’s clear the client took steps to protect their info. 2 What can I do if I find out I’ve been defrauded? Call your bank and tell them to stop all transactions. Banks have specific numbers to which you can report fraud. For Absa it’s 0860-557-557 and for Standard Bank it’s 0800-222-050. 3 What’s “SMiShing”? This is when you receive an SMS purporting to be from your bank requesting extra info. You then get a call in which someone tries to persuade you to divulge personal information. 4 What’s a virtual PIN?…

BIG BANG THEORY A man is with his 130-year-old grandfather who’s lying on his deathbed. “Grandpa,” the guy says, “there’s something I’ve been meaning to ask you. How have you managed to live such a long life?” “The secret to a long life,” the old man whispers, “is to sprinkle a little gunpowder over your cereal every morning.” Then he dies. The guy decides to follow his grandpa’s advice and sprinkles gunpowder over his cereal every morning. When he finally dies at the age of 143 he leaves behind three wives, 14 children, 40 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren, 167 great-great grandchildren – and a kilometre-wide hole where the crematorium used to be. WAYNOTTOGO A man takes his girlfriend out to a fancy restaurant. Once they’re seated and have ordered drinks he…

WEIRD PET PEEVE We all have the odd gripe and Zoey’s pet peeve is when people touch their eyelashes. How weird! FOODIE Zoey (22) is a pescetarian, which means she eats fish but no white or red meat. Her guilty pleasure is chocolate. “I eat pretty healthily but then I go all out with chocolate.” We’re right there with you, girl! FAMOUS FRIENDS The star, whose best friend is fellow starlet Chloë Grace Moretz (20), says she and Robert De Niro (73), her co-star in Dirty Grandpa, get on like a house on fire. “Bob and I were sharing a bag of Doritos by a heater and my coat caught fire. When anyone asks, ‘Did you get to work with De Niro?’ I’m like, ‘Yeah, I caught fire…

HE’S been super busy lately – Jimmy Nevis (24) has joined The Voice SA as a coach, is working on a clothing range and new album, and has released Don’t Wanna Fight – a hot track we can’t get enough of! We chat to the Control-Alt-Delete singer. Tell us about your clothing line. I’ll be launching a clothing line called York Yard. I’m really, really excited about it as I’ve been working on it for two years. What’s it like to be a co-coach on The Voice SA? It’s been one of the greatest experiences of my career thus far. It feels incredible to be able to pass on knowledge and experience I’ve gathered over the past few years. I also just love being a part of team Bobby. We…

COFFEE Caffeine is capable of causing a short but dramatic increase in your blood pressure. PASTRIES Cakes, cookies, croissants and muffins are rich in saturated fats, butter, sugar and sodium which can raise blood pressure. RED MEAT Red meat (such as beef or lamb) is loaded with saturated fat and cholesterol. Eating red meat often can increase blood pressure which in turn can increase the risk of heart disease. PROCESSED MEATS Any form of processed meat should be avoided, whether its ham, bacon, cold cuts or turkey slices. TOMATO PRODUCTS Whether in the form of purée, pasta sauce or tomato juice, tomato products contain high levels of sodium, which is known to raise blood pressure.…

Amelia’s apparently not in the least bit snobbish - and even did a short stint as a waitress MIRROR, mirror on the wall, who’s the most stunning British royal of them all? You’d expect the answer to be the Duchess of Cambridge – since marrying Prince William the super-stylish Kate has been the darling of the fashion world. Surely she’d be at the top of any list? But you’d be wrong. Meet Lady Amelia Windsor, “the most beautiful member of the royal family”, as glamour magazine Tatler described her. The 21-year-old grandchild of Queen Elizabeth’s cousin Prince Edward (81), the Duke of Kent, made waves when she appeared on the magazine’s cover in April last year. The brown-eyed English rose with her trademark pout has been turning heads over the…

Oh no! MARIAH CAREY (47) apparently took her diva antics to a new level on the set of Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler’s new comedy, The House. The hitmaker was four hours late on set, demanded that her trailer be decked out with roses and stuffed lambs and wanted to change the song she had to sing when she finally graced them with her presence on set. She later also took issue with her script – even though she’d read it beforehand. Yikes! Poor SARAH HYLAND . The Modern Family star (26) hit back at body shamers who accused her of promoting anorexia after she posted a snap in a baggy T-shirt. Sarah revealed she’s taking a steroid for a health condition that sometimes leaves her face swollen. “I’ve basically…

Uma Thurman exuded old-school Hollywood glamour in a fringe dress and side-swept curls. The actress was on the judging panel at this year’s festival. Princess Beatrice and her mom, Sarah Ferguson – in matching jewel-hued looks – were among the well-heeled guests. Former supermodel Naomi led a line-up of models wearing Child At Heart T-shirts at the benefit, which raises money for Save The Children UK. Kate Moss, who also took to the runway, with veteran actress Faye Dunaway. Jourdan Dunn looked sexy in a silver catsuit.…

A KIND GESTURE ON MOTHER’S Day recently I had the delightful company of the two senior ladies in my life who opted for an early light lunch before embarking on a drive and afternoon tea along the Cape Peninsula coastline to savour the beautiful sunshiney day. When I called for the bill, I was astounded to hear that it had been settled, very quietly and discreetly, by people seated at a table nearby before they departed. I was humbled by this kind gesture but saddened not to have had the opportunity to at least reciprocate with a huge bear hug. When we asked why they had paid, the waiter said, “Because it’s Mother’s Day.” That got me emotional. Here we were, enjoying the togetherness on this special day, while so…

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WHOLE FISH IN GINGER AND SOY SAUCE When you buy a whole fish, make sure it’s fresh. To test for freshness, poke the fish with your finger – the flesh should spring back. SERVES 4 Preparation: 10 min Cooking: 20 min 1 whole yellowtail 60 ml (4 T) oil 3 cm fresh ginger, finely julienned 60 ml (¼ c) water 1 ml (¼ t) salt 2 ml (½ t) sugar 60 ml (¼ c) soy sauce pinch of white pepper 3 spring onions, sliced TO SERVE handful of fresh coriander, chopped 1 red chilli, chopped Preheat the oven to 200 °C. 1 Using a sharp knife, remove any scales, especially on the belly, near the fins and on the head and tail. Cut off the fins with kitchen scissors but…

ON YOUR iOS DEVICE BACKSPACE ON YOUR CALCULATOR WITH A SIMPLE SWIPE By swiping left or right on the calculator display panel of your iPhone you can delete the last digit entered – a much simpler way of correcting a mistyped number than hitting the C button. SHAKE IT TO FIX TYPOS Spelling errors are so easily made with multiple chats on the go. But a quick shake of your iPhone makes a pop-up appear on your screen that allows you the option to either undo the typing or cancel and continue. FORGETFUL? HAVE YOUR iPHONE GIVE YOU LOCATION REMINDERS Don’t forget that assignment when you leave home! This is labelled one of iPhone’s most underused functions by USA Today. You can set it up in your phone’s Reminders app.…

Death can take a heavy toll on a family, emotionally and financially. Funerals can run into tens of thousands of Rands, depending on the choice of coffin, catering, transport and even wreaths. To make matters worse, when someone dies, the bank freezes all assets until the estate is wound up. This can take months or even years. When faced with a funeral, you and your family will need cash, fast. Here is how you can soften the financial and emotional sting of a funeral. 1 BE PREPARED Death is an inevitable part of our human journey. Be open with your family about it. Make decisions about who to contact and what has to be done in the unfortunate eventuality of a death in the family. Talk about what your expectations…

‘I’d definitely vote for a one-piece over a bikini. The red Baywatch one-piece is iconic. It leaves more to the imagination. Sometimes, it’s what you can’t see that’s more intriguing’ FLIPSIDE OF FAME Becoming a household name after his breakthrough role in High School Musical (2006) turned Zac’s life upside down and he concedes he didn’t deal with it well. “I was drinking a lot, way too much,” he says. He also did a stint in rehab for cocaine addiction in 2013. “You’re in your twenties, single, going through life in Hollywood. Everything is thrown at you. I wouldn’t take anything back – I needed to learn everything I did. But it was an interesting journey, to say the least.” He’s described his battle with addiction as “a never-ending struggle”…

LISTEN TO THIS! JOHN MAYER THE SEARCH FOR EVERYTHING The internet has been awash with rumours that the US singer-songwriter’s latest record is an ode to ex Katy Perry. Opening track Still Feel Like Your Man does indeed intimate that he’s not over the pop singer, and You’re Gonna Live Forever In Me with its pensive progression sounds a tad biographical. You decide. Some critics have panned this collection, with one even saying it’s nothing more than background music, but we think that while it’s not a patch on Mayer’s excellent Battle Studies (2009) it’s still a pretty decent album. Check out the track Love On The Weekend. – MPHO TSHIKHUDO NEW ON THE BIG SCREEN / THEIR FINEST COMEDY. With SAM CLAFLIN and GEMMA ARTERTON. Director: LONE SCHERFIG. 13.…