Innholdsfortegnelse for 10-Aug-17 i You South Africa

THERE’S some irony in the fact that I’m rushing as I write this. There’s a deadline to be met and I need to look at a few more layouts to check that everything is up to the high standards you expect from this magazine. The excellent book extract on page 22 is all about how to slow down. We don’t really think about how technology has changed the way we live – the advice nutritional biochemist Libby Weaver gives is a great reminder of what we need to do. I’m certainly guilty of spending too much time on my phone. We recently had an outage in our neighbourhood that left our fibre lines down. It struck me how dependent I am on the internet – but once I realised it…

SHE’S never been one to do anything by halves, has Angelina Jolie. When she was into knives, she was really into them. When she kissed her brother at the Oscars, she really kissed him. When she embarked on her motherhood journey, she didn’t stop until she had half a dozen kids. When she started her humanitarian career she hurled herself into it boots and all, whizzing around the world so often that jet lag must have felt normal. All of which means we know quite a lot about her already. Including, of course, that she booted Brad Pitt out of the nest and brought an end to the Brangelina fairytale – a move many of us are still trying to come to terms with. But we’ve never really known what…

THEY had a one in 30 million chance of surviving 24 hours after their birth. Now they’re 27 and still making history as the world’s only known surviving conjoined twins of their kind. Officially the young women are known as dicephalus parapagus twins, where two heads are side by side on one torso, and they’ve confounded the medical world since their birth. But to their close-knit community in Minnesota in the US they’re just Abby and Brittany, the sweet-natured Hensel girls who grew up on a farm with their parents and their younger siblings. The sisters’ incredible lives have fascinated people all over the world since they appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show when they were six, and later charmed their way into viewers’ hearts in their own TV shows,…

PORK AND WATERBLOMMETJIE STEW WITH SESAME RICE SERVES 4-6 Preparation: 20 min Cooking: 1 hour STEW 30 ml (2 T) oil 600 g diced pork (loin, steak, fillet or deboned neck) 1 onion, sliced 4 spring onions, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 5 cm fresh ginger, grated 1-2 chillies, chopped 125 ml (½ c) chicken stock 450 g waterblommetjies, well cleaned SAUCE 45 ml (3 T) soy sauce 15 ml (1 T) honey juice of 1 lime 20 ml (4 t) cornflour mixed with 15 ml (1 T) water TO SERVE 750 ml (3 c) cooked jasmine rice 30 ml (2 T) sesame seeds, toasted 1 Stew Heat the oil in a large pan and brown the meat in batches. Remove from the pan and set aside. 2 Sauté the…

‘Leave the door open for the unknown, the door into the dark. That’s where the most important things come from, where you yourself came from, and where you’ll go’– US WRITER REBECCA SOLNIT, A FIELD GUIDE TO GETTING LOST I’M IN LOVE WITH MY FRIEND’S HUSBAND Q I’m in a serious predicament. I’ve fallen in love with my best friend’s husband. We all used to be friends long ago and even then I felt attracted to him. Time passed and we didn’t see each other until my friend met up with him again and they got married. I was already married and had my first child. My husband and I divorced two years ago. My friend’s husband told me the other night he feels the same way about me and…

AT YOUR DESK . . . Whether you’re hitting the books for an upcoming exam or watching a movie on your tablet, this easy-to-make wire-hanger bookstand guarantees convenience. IN THE KITCHEN . . . This handy clip hanger keeps your recipe book in place (and clean) while you cook up a storm. Bend an old wire hanger to create a cute pot-lid holder. You can even hook a few more hangers together for all your lids and keep them from cluttering up the kitchen. IN YOUR WARDROBE . . . Do your sweatshirts, jerseys and T-shirts keep sliding off their plastic hangers? Use a hot-glue gun to place little blobs along the top of the hanger, let the glue dry, and voilà – the drops of hardened glue ensure slippery…

INSPIRED BY GRIEF It was her father’s death soon after she’d graduated with a master’s degree in journalism that prompted Regina to follow her acting dream. “It was sudden,” she says of the passing of her dad, Odie. “I think when sudden, painful events happen in your life they redirect your course. I believe that started me thinking about what I really wanted to do in life.” EARNING HER KEEP This year the 46-year-old actress celebrates 20 years in Hollywood. Although she’s done a slew of comedies – her breakout role was as Brenda Meeks in the comedy spoof Scary Movie – Regina has had dramatic roles too. It’s exactly this ability to handle comedy and drama with equal ease that she admires in her mentor, Whoopi Goldberg. “Also, her…

LISTEN TO . . . EVOLVE BY IMAGINE DRAGONS R149*  The title says it all – more than two years after the release of their second album, Smoke + Mirrors, the US alt-rockers experiment with new sounds on their third offering. Frontman Dan Reynolds has apparently been struggling with depression but is now in a healthier place, and it shows – Evolve is more minimalistic, subtle and colourful than their previous offerings, he says. And while the songs still strike an emotional chord, the album is definitely more upbeat. It features everything from hard rock to soft rock, electro-pop and R&B. Not all of it works but there are enough highlights to satisfy fans. Is it an evolution? You decide.…

HER NEW MUSIC ChianoSky (24) says her new EP, Hurricane, takes you on a journey of love and strange attractions. Her favourite track on it is her latest single, Forest, because, she says, she gets to play with her soulful side. SMALL BEGINNINGS She caught the music bug at 10. “My friend’s mom suggested I go to a vocal coach to take things further. Growing up I listened to Etta James and Amy Wine-house and they really moved me. I knew from then on I wanted to make people feel something too.” ALL ABOUT THE BASS “I’m learning bass guitar in my free time. Other than that, I love exploring Joburg and finding new places to relax and hang out with my friends. Bowling is also a favourite activity,” she…

RICE is a staple (the most important) food in many countries, especially in Asia. The Asian rice plant has been cultivated in East and Southeast Asian countries for thousands of years. This versatile grain is actually the seed of a type of grass and it’s an important source of carbohydrates in our diet. There are about 50 000 types of rice and every year new ones are added through cross-cultivation. Let’s learn more about it. MANY TYPES OF RICE There are thousands upon thousands of rice varieties, each with its own characteristics and uses. Here are a few of the most popular types. Long-grain rice is light and fluffy. It’s slightly drier than many other varieties so doesn’t clump as easily. It’s easy to cook and works well as a…

SHE spent the first few decades of her life in almost constant agony. Severe stomach pain, swollen hands and feet and terrible mouth ulcers were just a few of the ailments she had to put up with. For years Hilda Kruger (47) went from doctor to doctor in search of answers but no one could pinpoint the cause of her health issues. She went on a strict diet and cut out all unhealthy food, packing her diet chock-a-block with fruit and veggies, but to no avail – in fact it made her feel even worse. It wasn’t until January this year that she finally found the answer. She discovered she’s allergic to salicylate, a natural chemical found in nearly all fruits, vegetables and juices. So in a nutshell healthy food…

STAR LOOK BLAC CHYNA dazzled in a blue sequinned dress at the launch of live-streaming app iGo.live in Beverly Hills where she partied with her ex, rapper Tyga. THE EMOJI MOVIE PREMIERE Singer Christina Aguilera (ABOVE) brought her partner, Matthew Rutler, daughter, Summer Rain, and son, Max, to the world premiere of The Emoji Movie in LA. She voices one of the characters in the movie, as does actress Anna Faris (RIGHT), who was also in attendance. THE LAST TYCOON PREMIERE Lily Collins and Matt Bomer at the LA premiere of their TV series The Last Tycoon, about Hollywood’s first wunderkind studio exec, Monroe Stahr. Revenge’s Ashley Madekwe looked fierce in blue. STAR LOOK Prince Albert and Princess Charlene arriving at the annual Monaco Red Cross Ball. The princess was…

I loved your fashion spread featuring tartan for winter (YOU, 20 July)! The curvy model is beautiful. Well done, YOU magazine! CINDY MADDERN, SMS I agree with Irene (YOU Say, 20 July), The Young And The Restless was the only programme I watched on e.tv. It’s a quality production – bring it back! PAT, SMS A special thank you to YOU for the Disney On Ice tickets I won. The show was awesome. JUDY CHETTY, KZN If you love something, set it free. If it comes back, it’s yours. If not, it never was. But if it just sits there, messes with your stuff, eats your food, uses your phone, takes your money and never notices that you set it free in the first place, you either married it or…

SHE remembers the day as if it were yesterday: her mother returning home with a baby girl wrapped in pink blankets – bringing her the little sister she’d always wanted. She was so excited, Amber Botha recalls. For months the five-year-old had been placing her hands on her mother’s stomach and rubbing it in anticipation while her mom told her all about the baby that was on its way. The little girl her mom brought home that day in May 1994 had downy curls and blue eyes. Her name was Shannon, her mother said, and Amber fell in love with her straight away. But as excitement mounted in the Johannesburg home, disbelief and despair filled a house not too far away. Bruce and Alison Hunter had returned home empty-handed from…

ABBREVIATIONS beg – begin(ning) c/on(off) – cast on(off) g st – garter stitch (every row k) k – knit kfb – k into next st, do not remove from N, k into back loop of same st and remove from N N(s) – needle(s) p – purl rem – remain(ing) rep – repeat RS – right side st(s) – stitch(es) st st – stocking stitch (k 1 row, p 1 row) tog – together WS – wrong side EVERYONE will fall in love with this huggable friend. Why not knit this fluffy puppy for a child who needs a comforting gift. MEASUREMENTS About 18 cm height About 26,5 cm length MATERIALS Note: the design uses jumbo yarn that has been spun rather like a fringe trim and resembles faux fur.…

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MAKING AND MANAGING MONEY: LEO . . . Has a keen intuition when it comes to earning money. Spends their cash on luxury items. Has a creative spirit that keeps their bank balance afloat. Earns money to keep up an extravagant lifestyle. Isn’t afraid to take financial risks. Sees money as a commodity to enjoy. Has a generous soul and warm heart that can make them too giving. LEO JULY 22 – AUG 22 Your finances might improve this week  With the Sun still travelling through your sign you’ll probably enjoy basking in its heat. Apart from making the most of opportunities and lapping up the attention of those around you, your life is likely to continue in a pleasant way. But you’d be well advised to keep…

THURSDAY MOANA ★★★★ 2016, 107 min, A, M-Net Satellite 08:10, M-Net Decoder 08:30. Animated adventure. A young Polynesian woman sets sail on an adventure to save her people with help from a demigod. Voices: Dwayne Johnson, Auli’i Cravalho. TAXI ★ 2004, 97 min, PG13VL, e.tv, 20:30. Action comedy. An inexperienced New York cop teams up with a tough taxi driver to catch a team of bank robbers. Queen Latifah, Jimmy Fallon. WRONG TURN 2: DEAD END ★★★ 2007, 93 min, 18VSNL e.tv, 22:30 & 02:20. Horror. A group of reality TV-show contestants have to fight for their lives against a family of cannibals. Erica Leerhsen, Henry Rollins. SUGAR VALENTINE ★★★ 2004, 94 min, 16SNVL, e.tv, 00:25. Drama. A pimp disillusioned with the family business falls in love. Jean-Claude La Marre,…

CONFLUENCE By PIERS CRUICKSHANKS Pan MacMillan Piers Cruickshanks is a seasoned paddler who’d won multiple gold medals in the Dusi Canoe Marathon. Left stranded in the run-up to the 2014 event when his longtime partner ditched him to paddle with someone else, he teamed up with Siseko Ntondini who’d come up through the ranks of the Soweto Canoe Club. In order to pursue their gold-medal dreams the two men from vastly different walks of life needed to confront their personal demons and overcome cultural and physical challenges so they could find their rhythm in the water and work together as a team. A movie about their partnership, Beyond The River (starring Grant Swan-by as Piers and Lemogang Tsipa as Siseko), hit the circuit earlier this year. The book relates the…

Not only has this Latin muso’s worldwide hit, Despacito, been at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for a whopping 11 weeks, it’s also become the most streamed song of all time, with 4,6 billion streams globally across all major platforms! 1 star Luis Daddy and fellow Yankee reggaeton released Despacito in January. It was a massive hit in Latin countries before going global with a remix featuring Justin Bieber that was released in April. It was the first mostly Spanish-language song since Macarena (1996) to top the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. 2 The Biebs con-tacted Luis after hearing the song while on tour in Colombia. “My initial hunch was that [Justin] was going to do everything in English,” Luis says about the remix. “But…

STINKHEADS Also known as tepa, these are fermented king salmon fish heads eaten by the indigenous Yup’ik people of Alaska. TACOS This Mexican dish consists of fried, folded or rolled corn or wheat tortillas (soft, thin flatbread) containing various fillings, and is usually accompanied by garnishes such as salsa and guacamole. GUINEA PIGS Known as cuy in South America, these rodents aren’t kept as pets; they’re bred to be eaten. They take up little space, are easy to rear and apparently taste like a mixture of pork and rabbit. ARGENTINIAN EMPANADAS These stuffed pastries from Argentina are filled with ground beef, green olives, eggs and spices. Empanar is Spanish for “to cover in pastry”. HAGGIS This Scottish savoury pudding consists of sheep’s stomach filled with sheep’s liver, lungs, heart, onions,…

It’s a chemical that has salicylic acid as its base, explains Professor Jonny Peter of the department of medicine at the University of Cape Town. Salicylic acid is found in several plants and protects them from diseases, insects, bacteria and environmental stress. The level of acid varies among plants, which is why food can be categorised as low, moderate or high in salicylate. SYMPTOMS This type of allergy is extremely rare and the severity varies from person to person, says Kalsey Visser, a dietician at Alex Royal Dietetics in Cape Town. “The most common symptoms are nasal congestion, asthma, hives, gastrointestinal discomfort and eczema,” she says. She advises that if you often notice any of these symptoms after eating a specific food it’s best to consult a doctor. THE DIET…

YOU can never be too thin or too rich, the saying goes – and never has this mantra been taken more seriously than in a place called Hollywood, where looks and litheness are revered above all else. So it’s not hard to believe Chrissy Metz when she says she had 81 cents to her name when she finally landed a role that would change her life and boost her bank balance. Starring roles don’t come easily when your body mass index (BMI) is more than 30, she’s said. In other words, if you’re obese. But the 36-year-old actress has turned things around now – and not only for herself. Chrissy has become the poster girl for plus-size women and, in the process, an unlikely hero in looks-obsessed Los Angeles. Chrissy,…

Once upon a time, if you admired a celeb, you’d stick their poster on your bedroom wall or wear a T-shirt with their picture on. Now you can get their face tattooed on you – and even stars get inked with other stars’ faces! DRAKE recently shared his tat of fellow rapper LIL WAYNE, who helped him get started in the music biz in 2009 when he signed him to his label, Young Money. As soon as the Hot Line Bling singer’s tattoo was finished, he sent Lil Wayne a picture. Wayne apparently was “beyond floored and honoured” by the gesture. Drake’s previous tattoo tribute recipients include Rihanna and Sade. THE GAME Late rapper Tupac features among the rapper’s more than 50 tattoos. ROB KARDASHIAN He has tattoos of his…

A FEAST OF FAMILY I GREW up an only child. I never knew my dad as I was told he didn’t want me and he made no effort to get in touch with me. When I was 20 I had a baby and was “encouraged” to give her up for adoption, which I did, communicating only once with child welfare five years later to find out if she’d found a good home. A month before I turned 51, my daughter contacted me and became a part of my life. As a direct result of her search to find me and her brothers and sister, she also found my own brothers and sister in England. So after 40-odd years of being an only child I now have more family than I…

THEY'RE packed with delicious and healthy juice and provide a burst of vitamin C. Make the most of citrus fruits being in season by using them to give zing to everything from fish and chicken to baked goods and breakfast. CREAM CHEESE FLAPJACKS WITH CITRUS COMPOTE A refreshingly different breakfast. MAKES 10-12 FLAPJACKS Preparation: 20 min Cooking: 30-40 min CITRUS COMPOTE 125 ml (½ c) orange juice (also catch the juice when cutting the citrus fruits into segments) 60 ml (¼ c) lemon juice 60-80 ml (¼-¹/3 c) honey a few fresh mint leaves (optional) 500 ml (2 c) citrus segments (Cara Cara navels and/or Valencia oranges and clementines) FLAPJACKS 30 ml (2 T) honey 10 ml (2 t) grated lemon zest 10 ml (2 t) grated orange zest 250…

RUBY A model looking elegant in a ruby-red design by Teatum Jones at London Fashion Week 2017 A satin blazer in a ruby shade elevates an outfit from simple to romantic and sensual. AMBER Jasper Conran’s collection was the epitome of chic at London Fashion Week 2017 Flared pants would be our go-to for a day in the city when teamed with a white blouse and strappy heels. EMERALD A striking emerald-green suit by designer Eudon Choi at London Fashion Week 2017 A bodysuit is a key staple for layering. Pair it with flared or high-waisted pants for a slimming effect. Emerald drop earrings coupled with a black dress is the perfect combination for a formal occasion. SAPPHIRE Fyodor Golan’s sapphire-blue design was well received at London Fashion Week 2017…

DIFFERENT types of investment products are taxed differently. To make the most of your savings you not only have to ensure the return rate is high while fees are low, you also have to be aware of the tax implications. For example, you may have an endowment policy that’s heavily taxed whereas a tax-free savings plan might suit your needs better. To help you make an informed choice, we look at how some popular savings products are taxed. SAVINGS ACCOUNT AT A BANK If you’re under 65 you’re not taxed on the first R23 800 of interest earned on your savings. If you’re over 65, this amount is R34 500. Just remember this exemption is calculated on all the interest you earn, so if you have more than one savings…

WHEN WRONG IS RIGHT What word is always spelled incorrectly? Incorrectly! PASTOR PASTRIES A pastor named James Rowles is invited to preach at a small rural church. But the elderly local preacher who will introduce him to the congregation has trouble pronouncing his surname. “Here’s something that might help you,” the pastor says. “It’s Rowles, like hot buttered rolls.” The preacher is happy with this tip. When it’s time for the introduction he announces, “We’re pleased to have with us Pastor James Scones.” PIPING UP A Scottish mother visits her son who’s just moved to New York. “So, how do you find the Americans, Donald?” she asks. “Mother,” he replies, “they’re such noisy people. One neighbour won’t stop banging his head against the wall, while the other screams and screams…

‘I hope I can inspire young people in my village to dream big’ HIS phone hasn’t stopped ringing. And it’s not really surprising – it’s not every day someone is awarded a grant to study at a top American university. In fact, the phone is clamped to his ear when we arrive to see him at the University of Cape Town. Sorry, he mouths – he won’t be long but he needs to take this. “It’s been hectic,” Lungelo Mandyoli says when the call is finally over. “That was an official from the Fulbright [Scholar Programme] updating me on accommodation arrangements and flight details. So I guess this is really happening!” Soon the 25-year-old whiz will be winging his way to the United States where he’ll be studying towards his…

HEAR his name and you’ll think of his strikingly smooth vocals on some of South Africa’s hottest tracks, or the guy who made it to the top five in Idols a few years back. But there’s a whole lot more to Kyle Deutsch than making sweet music. The 30-year-old chocolate-eyed heartthrob wears so many hats it boggles the mind. He’s a qualified – and practising – chiropractor, an in-demand model and a former professional soccer player-turned-beach footballer. And somewhere in between he manages to make beautiful tunes that are reaping rich rewards. Kyle already has a South African Music Award on his shelf thanks to Back To The Beach, his runaway hit collaboration with songbird Shekinah, and was nominated for a Sama this year for Can’t Get Enough. And to…

What we wouldn’t give to walk a mile in these celebs’ shoes! BONANG MATHEBA and LERATO KGANYAGO always put their best feet forward. Whether it’s heels, flats, wedges, stilettos or block heels, their shoe game is lit – it’s no wonder they’re both shoe brand ambassadors. And when it comes to keeping their tootsies in top form, money is clearly not an issue. Bonang recently dropped R12 000 on a pair of Christian Louboutins. “I spend my money on shoes,” she confessed in the documentary series Six Zeroes To My Name. “Have you seen my Instagram? I’m so bad. I’m terrible. I don’t know how many pairs of shoes I have. Maybe 200 or 300.” Lerato, on the other hand, recently tweeted that she’d spent more than R10 000 on…

The new addition to the Kardashian-West clan could arrive in time for the famous family Christmas card. The surrogate who’s carrying reality TV star KIM KARDASHIAN (36) and rapper Kanye West’s third child is said to be three months along, which makes the due date around December or January. According to reports, the woman, who’s in her late twenties, has been paid $113 850 (R1,4 million) to carry North (4) and 20-month-old Saint's sibling. Seems actor ROBERT PATTINSON (31) is a little unsure of his relationship status. The Life star was recently asked by US shock jock Howard Stern if he was indeed engaged to edgy singer FKA Twigs (29), to which Rob replied, “Yeah, kind of.” The Brits, who’ve been dating since 2014, were rumoured to have got engaged…