Innholdsfortegnelse for 29-Jun-17 i You South Africa

ONE of the amazing things about working at YOU is the incredible people we get to hear about – then share their experiences with you, our readers. And this week we have a story that will tug at your heartstrings. Shaninlea Visser was fine one day; the next she could barely move – and that was just the start of her nightmare. By the time she’d fully regained consciousness she’d lost big parts of her limbs and a portion of her face to a potentially deadly infection. Yet Shan doesn’t want anyone to feel sorry for her: she’s optimistic about the future and is back with her estranged husband. As she says, the words “ag shame” have no place in her vocabulary. Read her story on page 18. On a…

ROAST CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER COUSCOUS SERVES 4-6 Preparation: 15 min Standing: 15 min Cooking: 1 hour 6-8 chicken pieces salt and freshly ground pepper RUB 5 ml (1 t) cumin seeds, toasted 5 ml (1 t) paprika 2 ml (½ t) cayenne pepper handful of fresh coriander, chopped juice and grated zest of 1 lemon 30 ml (2 T) olive oil COUSCOUS 375ml (1½ c) couscous handful of fresh parsley, chopped half a handful of fresh mint, roughly chopped 30 ml (2 T) lemon juice 45 ml (3 T) olive oil 6 dried Turkish peaches, finely chopped salt and freshly ground pepper 6 mini cucumbers or 1 large cucumber 60 ml (¼ c) pomegranate seeds (optional) Preheat the oven to 190 °C. Grease an ovenproof dish with nonstick spray. 1…

DATE NIGHT Opt for an ensemble that’s sexy yet sophisticated, such as a tailored jacket with liquid leggings. DINNER WITH THE GIRLS A jumpsuit is a comfy, playful option. Wear it with metallic court shoes for a touch of glamour or with studded sneakers for an edge. TO THE THEATRE Go for something more conservative by pairing a flared skirt with midi heels for a neat and classy look. WEEKEND CELEBRATIONS Step into the weekend in comfort and style by swopping your office blazer for a studded biker jacket and cute metallic heels. COCKTAIL PARTY Create an elegant look with a slip dress, a faux fur jacket and black accessories. WORK FUNCTION Wear statement jewellery such as a bold ring or cuff to jazz up your professional outfit. WEDDING BELLS…

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LAST year South African insurers paid out R13,1 billion in life insurance policy claims. Unfortunately, claims worth another R332 million were rejected; the beneficiaries of the policies involved didn’t get a cent. Let’s look at the most common reasons claims aren’t paid out – and the pitfalls to avoid. 1 NONDISCLOSURE This is when policyholders don’t reveal all relevant health, lifestyle and financial information, Henk Meintjies of Liberty Life explains. An example is when someone who suffers from high cholesterol doesn’t disclose it because they’re on medication and the cholesterol is under control. But the cholesterol is still a risk, and if you don’t disclose it you’d be insured in terms of an incorrect risk profile. People sometimes make innocent mistakes, which insurers can accommodate – but if you withhold…

THURSDAY KUNG FU PANDA 3 ★★★★ 2016, 95 min, PG, M-Net Satellite 08:00, M-Net Decoder 08:30. Animated adventure. A warrior panda finds out where he comes from when he meets his long-lost father, but their reunion is interrupted by the arrival of an evil spirit warrior, who wants to steal all kung fu masters’ life force. THINK LIKE A MAN TOO ★★ 2014, 106 min, PG13, e.tv, 20:30 & 02:25. Comedy. The sequel to Think Like A Man. A group of friends head to Las Vegas for a wedding, only for their various misadventures to threaten the big day. Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara. THE 51ST STATE ★★ 2001, 93 min, 16VSNL, e.tv, 22:40. Crime comedy. An American chemist designs a new drug and tries to sell it to British criminals.…

WHO’D ever expect Deon Meyer to crank out a post-apocalyptic suspense thriller? The South African author is known for his gritty crime novels that are firmly rooted in reality – so this change of genre is bound to come as a surprise to fans. You won’t find his beloved detective Benny Griessel anywhere within the 544 pages of his hefty new tome, Fever, which recently hit the shelves in English. It’s the story of a son searching for his father’s murderer in a world where a deadly virus has wiped out billions of people. Although Deon (58) has already released 10 novels in English – many of them bestsellers – he reckons this is his best ever. “I’ve never written anything and then thought it was my best book, but…

LISTEN TO THIS! DUA LIPA DUA LIPA Meet our newest pop obsession! If you liked her singles Be The One and Hotter Than Hell, you’ll love this album which features those two tracks and much more. “This whole album is me, who I am and how I want to be seen as an artist,” Dua (21) says. “The album is everything that’s happened in my life so far, and every song tells a different story.” Indeed. Some tracks show off her vulnerable, insecure side; others her sassy, assertive side. And throughout her soulful, raspy voice shines, especially on standout tracks like the single Lost In Your Light (featuring Miguel). This is a solid album and a stellar start to the singer’s career. NEW ON THE BIG SCREEN / THE MUMMY…

BEING second best was never an option – in fact, she viewed getting any less than a perfect academic score as a failure. This drive to be the best is what paved the way for super-competitive 29-year-old Dr Ncumisa Jilata to become the youngest neurosurgeon in Africa. The petite Ncumie, as she’s affectionately known, made history when she graduated from The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa – receiving her degree to raucous applause at a ceremony held in Durban last month. Her journey into the record books was long and gruelling, she says, when she chats to us during a rare moment of downtime at her spacious home in a leafy country estate outside Centurion, Gauteng. She’d wanted to be so many things growing up in Mthatha in the…

ANYONE who’s ever seen a movie will know the sights: the Hollywood sign looming large on a hillside, the wide palm tree-lined boulevards, the Santa Monica pier, the beach stretching into the distance . . . But this time it’s no movie. We’re in the heart of Los Angeles, on the doorstep of Tinseltown. The occasion? Face-to-face meetings with some of The Bold And The Beautiful’s cast members. Why? Because the world’s most-watched soapie recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. For a few hours we hang out with several of the familiar faces who grace our TV screens daily – beautiful Brooke, brave Maya and patriarch Eric, to name a few. The set is buzzing when we arrive and we’re taken to the control room where we watch on a monitor…

CHESTER MISSING (Conrad Koch, 40) Batman. Superman has entitlement issues. He doesn’t have to work for his superpowers. Batman has to work. And drink protein shakes. JASON GOLIATH (37) I’d be Wolverine but not for the reasons people may think. I mean it’s cool to have bones made of special metal but more importantly Wolverine doesn’t get man flu. Also, his body is designed to fight carbohydrates and cholesterol so I could eat whatever I want and still have a six-pack. JOEY RASDIEN (41) Professor X. It would be great to know people’s thoughts and memories and to influence their decisions. And I’d always know where everyone is. SIV NGESI (31) I’d be Superman, of course. He’s always been my hero. In fact some people already know me as Superman.…

TALK TO US • Email letters@you.co.za  • SMS 36489 • Post YOU, PO Box 7167, Roggebaai 8012 Letters should be no longer than 200 words. Opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of YOU’s editorial team. We can’t undertake to reply to all letters. The sender of the winning letter receives R300. DOWN WITH POLYGAMY I was absolutely gobsmacked reading how Musa Mseleku can unashamedly flaunt his polygamous lifestyle by allowing his family to become the subject of a reality TV show (YOU, 8 June). And there I was thinking polygamy is illegal in sunny South Africa. Obviously not when you have a president who flaunts his many wives. You might think your polygamous marriage and family life are normal, Mr Mseleku, but have you given a single thought to the irreparable damage…

THE harrowing circumstances of their death made headlines – a seemingly perfect young couple burnt along with their beloved dog in their farmhouse in the middle of the night. At first it seemed little more than a terrible tragedy. But since the death of Jacques van Dyk (30), a farm manager, and Sunita (31), his teacher wife, in the Boland town of Wellington on 10 May there have been more questions than answers – not only about the fire but also about the events in the weeks leading up to the fire. Family, friends, colleagues and parents at Paarl Gymnasium Primary School where Sunita taught have been rocked by one revelation after another. There are the rumours of an affair between the dead woman and the school headmaster, Danie le…

ALMOST overnight her life changed forever. A sepsis infection came out of nowhere, forcing surgeons to slice away at her face and body in a bid to halt the bacteria raging through her body and devouring her from the inside out. Thirteen operations and 25 procedures later and Shaninlea Visser is very different to the woman she once was. Wheelchair-bound and disfigured, she’s suffered devastating trauma and has to relearn to do everything. You’d expect her to fall apart after such an experience – but not Shan. “I don’t want people to think, ‘Ag shame, poor woman’,” the mom of one says. And within moments of meeting her, pity is the last thing you feel – instead the overwhelming impression is of a brave woman full of hope, speaking candidly…

Maps Maponyane TV PERSONALITY AND ENTREPRENEUR “It’s such a pleasure to be able to control my Samsung Q LED TV dishwasher, washing machine and sound system with the press of a button on my phone. It means I can make much better use of my time!” Bobby van Jaarsveld POPULAR MUSICIAN “I can literally connect my Samsung Galaxy S8 to all my Samsung appliances. Makes life a lot easier for me, that’s for sure.” Jo-Ann Strauss ESTABLISHED BUSINESSWOMAN “I absolutely love the fact that Samsung offers a full eco-system of products. I can switch on my appliances with my phone, and who now needs a remote control for your Samsung Q LED TV – my phone can do it all! Also, we stream music to our incredible (wireless) speakers via…

WINTER is coming and it’s time to plan ahead for the colder weather. Before you head out to buy jackets and boots, add Jungle Oats to your grocery list – a hot, steaming bowl of oats on a cold winter’s morning will help to get your day off to a good start! Since nutrition is about nutrients rather than kilojoules, oats is a great choice first thing in the morning – it’s 100 percent wholegrain and high in fibre to keep your digestive system regular. It’s also high in energy, so let the Natural Energy Champion supply everyone in your family. Jungle Oats is quick and easy to prepare and keeps your family feeling full for longer as it has a low glaecemic index (<55) to maintain your blood sugar…

IT DOESN'T seem to make sense, does it? Putting oil in your hair would surely make it look greasy and, well, oily. Not so, say experts who are increasingly turning to hair oil to give tresses that extra gloss. Oils are versatile and can be applied to wet or dry hair before or after styling. If you’re still nervous about everyday application, opt for occasional spoil-yourself hot-oil treatments to strengthen and hydrate your locks. FRIZZ Hannon Argan Oil From Morocco R180 Leaves hair feeling smooth and soft, eliminating frizz and dryness. Apply a few drops to the palms of your hands, rub together and smooth over your hair. Apply on wet hair or on dry hair before or after styling. FINE HAIR Chi Argan Oil Plus Moringa Oil R99 A…

A WAY WITH WORDS Growing up in Auckland, New Zealand, she had no ambitions of becoming a singer – she just wanted to write. “I guess my mom influenced my lyrical style by always buying me books,” says Lorde, born Ella Yelich-O’Connor. “She’d give me a mixture of kid and adult books too – there weren’t really any books I wasn’t allowed to read.” Her short-story writing eventually gave way to lyrics, Lorde (20) says. According to mom Sonja, a poet, her daughter’s knack for words came early. When she was just 14, the blue-eyed brunette proofread her mom’s 40 000-word thesis – and “did an incredible job”. KIWI AT HEART “I’m very thankful that I never feel like the smartest person in the room, or the coolest person in…

SO HOT RIGHT NOW: DJ KHALED Hitmaker, producer, record label exec, author . . . Is there anything DJ Khaled can’t do? Here we give the lowdown on his 10th album, Grateful, which has spawned the No 1 single I’m The One. 1 month Fans of -old DJ Khaled son, Asahd (41) , know is his his pride eight and - joy. He loves to share pics of the little guy on social media, and Asahd’s even credited as the executive producer on his dad’s newest album! He also appears on the covers of some of Khaled’s recent singles and is featured in the video for I’m The One, the album’s second single, featuring Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, Chance the Rapper and Quavo. 2 collabs The album with is the…

Accent – tick. Moustache – tick. Comb stuck into the socks – tick. Comic timing – tick. There’s no doubt about it – ROB VAN VUUREN (41) was born to play the role of iconic South African character Van der Merwe in the movie of the same title. Van Der Merwe hits cinema screens on 28 July and the comedian says shooting the film was “an unforgettable experience”. “I had the best time,” Rob says of the film which also stars veteran funnyman Barry Hilton (61). “I think people are going to have a great laugh seeing Van come to life and I hope they also connect with the heart I tried to imbue the character with. I loved playing him and I hope they love watching him.” We caught…

IT DIDN’T take much for PRINCE GEORGE (3) and his little sister, PRINCESS CHARLOTTE (2), to upstage the other members of the royal family at the annual Trooping the Colour parade in London recently. The toddlers – watched over by their parents, PRINCE WILLIAM and KATE, DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE (both 35) – charmed the crowd from the balcony of Buckingham Palace with their animated antics. Moments before the event they were spotted peeking through the windows before stepping out with the rest of the royal clan, including their cousins PRINCESS EUGENIE (27) and PRINCESS BEATRICE (28), granddad PRINCE CHARLES (68) and his wife, CAMILLA (69), Princess Anne’s husband, TIMOTHY LAURENCE (62), and great-grandparents QUEEN ELIZABETH (91) and PRINCE PHILIP (96). Kate looked stunning in a pink Alexander McQueen outfit and…

Hart Of Dixie star RACHEL BILSON (35) made partner HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN’s day when she brought along their daughter, BRIAR ROSE (2), for a surprise visit. Hayden (36) is clearly a proud papa and was seen lifting his little girl up and kissing her on the head during a break in filming his new movie, the romcom Little Italy, in Toronto, Canada. When previously asked what he loves most about being a dad the 90 Minutes In Heaven actor simply answered, “Everything. I have this little angel in my life now, and Rachel and I are both so thrilled.”…

BELLA THORNE (19) has revealed what really went down between her and Scott Disick (34) recently in Cannes. The former Disney star, who was spotted canoodling with Kourtney Kardashian’s ex in France before suddenly flying home, told Complex magazine she couldn’t deal with the notorious womaniser’s “hardcore” partying and drinking. “He drinks a lot . . . and I just wasn’t down with it. I was like, ‘I gotta leave.’” But she says they’re still friends. “We’re cool.” Talk about biting the hands that feed you! Pop star KATY PERRY (32) – who’s won trophies at the MTV Video Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards and American Music Awards to name a few – has declared awards shows are fake. “All the awards shows are fake; all the awards I’ve won…

TAKE THAT CALL! I LEARNT the hard way that ignoring a relative’s call can be dangerous and costly. Recently I was watching my favourite show when my brother, who lives alone in a flat, called me on my cellphone. I ignored the call as I was enjoying the programme. When I called him back a bit later the phone went to voicemail. I called more than 10 times with the same result. Now I was confused and worried, and wondered what it was he’d wanted to tell me. I hired a taxi to go to his place and when I got there I found the door closed but not locked. On entering the living room I was devastated to find my brother lying unconscious on the carpet. The TV was…

T’S THAT time of year when the people at Forbes – the global media company that examines matters big-bucks related – delve into the dollars raked in by the world’s entertainers and release a list to make us all green with envy. The Celebrity 100 List is touted as “a definitive global index of who’s making what in the business of entertainment”. It’s not just music moguls and sports aces who cashed in: even a couple of authors and a radio-show host are in the top 10 – and not a Kardashian in sight. DIDDY How he made it It’s not just music earning the rapper millions – Sean “Diddy” Combs is building an empire. The 47-year-old New Yorker’s Bad Boy Family reunion tour sold about $70 million (R910 million)…

WHEN Susie Chatz-Anderson and husband Mike gave up their jobs to travel for a year they had no idea they’d get no further than South America. They were so inspired by its colourful cultures and food that Susie wrote a cookbook. ALFAJORES (CARAMEL-FILLED COOKIES) MAKES ABOUT 35 BISCUIT SANDWICHES Preparation: 30-40 min Baking: 20 min 3 egg yolks 30 ml (2 T) brandy or milk 5 ml (1 t) vanilla essence 5 ml (1 t) baking powder finely grated rind of 1 lemon (avoid the pith at all costs) 250-500 ml (1-2 c) dulce de leche or caramel-flavoured condensed milk 500 ml (2 c) desiccated coconut Preheat the oven to 150 °C. Grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray or line with baking paper. 1 Cream the butter and sugar together,…

ABBREVIATIONS alt – alternate; beg – beginning; c/on(off) – cast on(off); cont – continue; dec – decrease; foll – following; inc – increase; k – knit; M1 – make 1: pick up the horizontal loop lying between the stitch just worked on right-hand N and the next st on left-hand N, k into the back of the loop [this adds 1 stitch]; N(s) – needle(s); p – purl; patt – pattern; rem – remaining; rep – repeat; RS – right side; sl – slip; st(s) – stitch(es); WS – wrong side MEASUREMENTS To fit chest 89-94 (99-104; 109-114; 119-124; 129-134; 139-144) cm Actual chest measurement 98 (108;118;129;140;150) cm Length to back neck 66 (68;69;70;72;73) cm Sleeve length 46 (46;47;47;48;48) cm MATERIALS Note: the sweater is designed in a standard Aran…

‘You want to believe there’s one relationship in life that’s beyond betrayal. A relationship that’s beyond that kind of hurt. And there isn’t’– AMERICAN NOVELIST CALEB CARR WE’RE PAYING FOR OUR PARENTING MISTAKES Q I spoilt my daughter rotten when she was younger because she has a learning disability. I always thought, “Poor child.” Now she has two children of her own with different fathers. We gave her countless opportunities to study and qualify in something but she let us down every time. It cost us R100 000. She has no work experience as she’s never in a job long enough. Every employer tells her she’s stupid as she can’t deal with figures or pressure. My husband and I have five years to go until retirement and she’s not showing…

For birth charts and other astrology enquiries email Petra at YourStars@you.co.za or go to astrozone.co.za. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS IF YOU’RE IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH CANCER . . . Please them with romantic outings and sentimental tokens. Honour their emotions and accept the odd mood swing. Allow them to mother and smother you. Make an effort with their family. Lure them with golden oldies and ask about their childhood memories. Remember that they’re sensitive beings. Don’t neglect their needs. CANCER JUNE 21 – JULY 21 Let sleeping dogs lie this week It could be a turbulent week, especially if you’re a Cancer who thinks with their feelings and acts out emotions. Buttons might be pressed that could cause a sour mood or two. Although this could occur in any interaction, it’s particularly…

NICK FROM TV TO BLOCKBUSTER Born Nicholas John Robinson, the 22-year-old actor has made a name for himself on both the small and big screen playing Ryder Scanlon in the sitcom Melissa & Joey and starring as Zach Mitchell in the action blockbuster Jurassic World (2015). NOT REALLY ROMANTIC Talking about his role in Everything, Everything, Nick concedes he isn’t quite as romantic as his character but says they share a tendency to be nosy. “He’s someone who’s always on the lookout for something to change his perception of things, and we share some of that curiosity.” INSTANT CHEMISTRY The actor says he and Amandla got on like a house on fire. “It was good to work with someone knowing they have your back.” AMANDLA DIVERSE ROOTS She was born…

Just changed schools? Inbetween friend circles? There’s hope. Try these tips for those days when you’re feeling uncool: FOCUS ON YOUR STRENGTHS AND TALENTS Make a list of things you’re good at to remind yourself, “You’ve got this!” STOP OVERTHINKING You might be surrounded by people you think are “in the know”, but get out of your head and challenge those ideas. Remember, they too were once in your shoes. SOMETHING NEW Teach yourself to play an instrument, learn a new language or take a day trip to a place you’ve never been to before. All this adds to your personal brand of cool and a sense of accomplishment! SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES Don’t be shy to open up and let other people see the real you. Connecting with others helps…

1 CAR ACCIDENTS AND CAR RELATED ISSUES There are approximately 14,25 million cars on our roads, of which only 35% have insurance* . Things can and do go wrong – that is part of being a vehicle owner or user. MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident). Third party claims. Hassles with the mechanic. Buying or selling a car. Disputes with the insurance company. Just a few instances in which a lawyer can be the difference between a difficult and expensive legal wrangle or a quick and efficient outcome. (*Times Live: 22/06/2016) 2 CONTRACTUAL DISPUTES Whether it is a rental dispute, sales or contractual agreement, let your lawyer check it out for you. This way, you can avoid future legal hassles and costs. Traditionally, a lawyer can charge up to R3,000 for a…

WHEN actress JESSICA CHASTAIN (40) wed her handsome Italian nobleman, GIAN LUCA PASSI DE PREOSULO (34), in Italy recently the couple looked like they’d stepped straight out of a fairytale. The two-time Oscar nominee looked like a modern-day princess as she exchanged vows with Armani's former director of public relations – who comes from a long line of counts – at his family’s private estate, Villa Tiepolo Passi in Treviso. Among the guests were fellow actresses ANNE HATHAWAY (and hubby ADAM SCHULMAN) and EMILY BLUNT. But Jessica wasn't happy when photos of her special day emerged, telling her fans on Twitter, "Thank you for all the sweet comments about my wedding . . . but I am going to ask you to please stop sharing the photos. Helicopters disregarded a…