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I WOULDN’T mind looking like Jane Fonda when I reach 80, to be honest. How amazing does she look (and I’m NOT adding “for her age” to that)?! I hope I have the good fortune to be able to tackle life with such vigour and make the most of every precious moment. I want to be able to look back on a life well lived – but also look forward to new and exciting things. I want to savour old memories and relish making new ones. She’s had some hard times but those are the moments that make us stronger, don’t you think? And we shouldn’t assume we know how life will turn out – Jane thought she wouldn’t live past 30. And, she says, “I didn’t think if I…

On the way to work this morning I seemed to be carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders as I sat slumped in my seat next to my spouse who’s been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and has one massive tumour, in particular, that hasn’t responded to radiation and stubbornly refuses to stop growing. I mentally shrugged the cloak of depression off as I took in my surroundings and realised we’d been blessed once again with a clear blue sky and a beautiful sunshiny day. The lyrics from the song I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash came to mind and I realised that we don’t always have to link sunny days with leisure activities or being somewhere having fun. Yes, we derive immense pleasure from…

AFTER Rose McGowan exposed Harvey Weinstein, several others came forward with their tales of abuse and the #MeToo movement was reignited. But what’s happened to those men since? HARVEY WEINSTEIN According to US magazine People, the disgraced producer spent time receiving “treatment” at a facility in Arizona after the scandal broke. But now the father of five, who stands accused of everything from inappropriate sexual remarks to rape by more than 50 women, is back in Los Angeles, a source told the publication. His wife, fashion designer and actress Georgina Chapman (41), who announced she was leaving him in October, isn’t with him. The New York Times reported Weinstein (65) had paid settlements to at least eight women over the years. He could now be charged with a first-degree felony…

IN HER new cookbook, Everyday, foodie and food stylist Lisa Clark creates basics she converts into the most wonderful dishes, showing how to turn one quick-to-make item into several appetising meals. Here we feature her recipes with tomato sauce. PAELLA “Everyone can make paella – all you have to do is follow this recipe and don’t stir where I’ve written ‘Don’t stir again.’ Trust me, I’m a food stylist.” SERVES 6 Preparation: 25 min Cooking: 35 min Difficulty: moderate 100ml olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 200ml basic tomato sauce (see recipe) 2,5ml (½t) sugar 5ml (1t) salt 5ml (1t) smoked paprika pinch of saffron threads 500ml (2c) uncooked arborio rice zest and juice of 1 large lemon 750ml (3c) good-quality fish or chicken stock,…

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THURSDAY UNDER SIEGE ★★★ 1992, 103 min, 16VL, e.tv, 20:30. Action. A US navy Seal-turned-chef has to fight off hijackers who want to seize control of a US battleship. Steven Seagal, Gary Busey. THE COMEBACKS ★ 2007, 84 min, PG13, e.tv, 22:35 & 02:10. Sport comedy. A spoof of sport movies. David Koechner, Carl Weathers. EPOCH ★★ 2001, 96 min, PG13, e.tv, 00:25. Sci-fi thriller. A team of scientists come across an alien object. David Keith, Ryan O’Neal. ALLEYCATS ★★ 2016, 101 min, 16VL, M-Net, 02:55. Action. A bike courier witnesses a murder and finds himself drawn into a world of illegal bike racing. Eleanor Tomlinson, John Lynch. I DO, I DO, I DO ★★★ 2015, 84 min, PG, M-Net, 04:34. Fantasy comedy. An architect has to relive her disastrous…

PARIS CAN WAIT Romantic comedy. Anne (Diane Lane), the wife of successful American movie producer Michael Lockwood (Alec Baldwin), is offered a lift to Paris by her hubby’s French associate, Jacques (Arnaud Viard), after an ear infection prevents her from flying there from Cannes with her hubby. The neglected wife is then treated to a leisurely drive through the picturesque south of France and an array of delectable cuisine as her flirtatious driver introduces her to the French lifestyle. A must-see for foodies and armchair travellers. – CHEZ POOL 2016. 89 MIN. 7-9PG. THE HOUSE Comedy. Having to raise money after losing the scholarship that was supposed to pay for their daughter’s tertiary education, suburbanites Scott (Will Ferrell) and Kate (Parks and Recreation’s Amy Poehler) team up with a neighbour…

BASIC EMOTIONAL NEEDS Author and life coach Anthony Robbins believes humans have six basic emotional needs which they try to satisfy at all costs. Some overlap with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (see top right): 1 Certainty – a need for stability, comfort, predictability and order 2 Variety – a need for change, adventure and to make life interesting 3 Significance – the need to have meaning, to know you’re unique and special 4 Love and connection – a need to be accepted and to belong 5 Growth – the need to learn, develop and improve 6 Contribution – the need to give to, care for, protect and serve others EVERYONE has needs – but what are they? To understand the concept of needs better, let’s take a look at the…

SHE can still vividly recall the moment she truly knew there was no going back – that she’d broken with social norms and was officially a wild woman. “It was when the idea was born to wash my hair with urine,” Miriam Lancewood recalls. For weeks she’d been looking for a sign – anything that would show her she and her husband, Peter, had made the right decision to get rid of just about all their material possessions; that she was tough enough to crack it living off the grid in the wilds of New Zealand. And when Miriam developed a persistent dandruff problem she at last found her proof. She remembered reading about an ancient remedy. It involved washing hair in fresh urine but she was desperate enough to…

THERE’S nothing like a frothy cappuccino to pick you up when you’re chasing a deadline. And after a long day it feels good to unwind over a glass of wine or beer, or if you’re celebrating with friends, an ice-cold bottle of bubbly. But what do all these beverages mean for your health? A new book – The Longevity List: Myth Busting the Top Ways to Live a Long and Healthy Life by Merlin Thomas, a professor of medicine at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia – examines the fascinating science behind some of our little vices. IS BOOZE TO BLAME FOR YOUR BOEP? All alcoholic drinks contain kilojoules, almost all of which are usually in excess of our physical requirements. But unlike other nutrients in our diet, the kilojoules found…

BARBARELLA bombshell, big-screen sensation, fitness guru, ageless beauty, feminist, activist – and now streaming service royalty. She’s Tinseltown’s queen of reinvention but even Jane Fonda herself could never have imagined her life at 80. She thought she’d be quietly pottering away in her garden, far from the flashbulbs and the big screen. But it turns out life had other plans for her – and the octogenarian is certainly no doddering old dear, content to rest on her laurels in her twilight years. The latest season of her hit series Grace and Frankie lands on streaming service Netflix on 19 January. She also recently celebrated turning the big 8-0. She has a few blockbusters on the way and she’s as ardent an activist as she’s ever been. It’s her devotion to…

Singer Ricky Martin and American Crime Story co-star Édgar Ramírez at the HBO afterparty. Actor pals Matt Damon and Chris Hemsworth struck a pose at Amazon Studios’ Golden Globes Celebration. Nick Jonas, who was nominated for his song Home from animated movie Ferdinand, at the official Golden Globe afterparty. Veteran actress Helen Mirren showed off her incredible figure in a mesh and lace Zuhair Murad gown. 1 Model Miranda Kerr, who’s expecting a baby with Snapchat founder husband Evan Spiegel, showed off her bump at the InStyle and Warner Bros afterparty. 2 Twilight actress Nikki Reed was stunning in a one-shoulder black dress with gold detail. 3 Model Hailey Baldwin’s sheer dress left little to the imagination. 4 Model and actress Emily Ratajkowski kept it simple in a velvet number.…

This year, let’s avoid speeding when we’re travelling and respect the road signs. A human life is irreplaceable. JOHANNES K SIWOKO, NAMIBIA Please can the producers at 7de Laan return the full English subtitles at the bottom of the TV screen? 7DE LAAN FAN, SMS The story Dances with Wolves is the most beautiful story I have read (YOU, 28 December). I’d love to work with these animals any day. VENETIA, PRETORIA Dear Rika and Stephen Lowe, what a lovely family you are (YOU, 28 December). Size doesn’t matter. Health and happiness do. Three special little angels from God. GRANNY, MONTCLAIR Our homegrown royal gal, Princess Charlene, really impresses me (YOU, 28 December). If all our emigrated children and friends had the same loyalty and dedication, how blessed we’d all…

IT’S enough to make your hair stand on end – a knock on your front door heralding the arrival of unexpected guests weeks after the end of the festive season, in the month of “Januworry”. What’s a good host to do? It’s possible to entertain last-minute guests with what’s left in your nearly empty kitchen cupboards, as chef and entrepreneur Mogau Seshoene (29), better known as The Lazy Makoti (The Lazy Bride), proves when we turn up at her front door. Wearing a warm smile and a red apron, Mogau effortlessly whips up a meal of tuna and sweet potato fishcakes with a crunchy fresh salad and broccoli on the side. “The trick is to find really easy go-to recipes and master them. Switch them up every time for variety,”…

BRAAIED SNOEK WITH THYME BREAD SERVES 4 Preparation: 30 min Rising: 30 min Braaiing: 20 min THYME BREAD 1kg readymade bread dough, at room temperature 30ml (2T) dried thyme flour for sprinkling SNOEK 1 small snoek, butterflied 30ml (2T) butter, melted 30ml (2T) mayonnaise 45ml (3T) apricot jam 2 garlic cloves, crushed grated zest of 1 lemon and 15ml (1T) lemon juice salt and pepper TO SERVE butter lemon wedges Line one side of a folding braai grid with foil. Grease with nonstick spray. 1 Bread Put the dough on a floured surface and knead the thyme into it. Break into 8 equal pieces and roll into balls. Sprinkle flour over, cover with a tea towel and leave to rise for 30 minutes. 2 Braai over medium coals until light…

HOW DO I STUDY AND STILL ENJOY LIFE? Q I’m off to university this year and I’ve heard people say students often struggle in their first year because varsity is so different from school. My parents are paying for my studies so it’s important I don’t fail any modules and make sure I pass every year. I don’t want to place an additional financial burden on them. But while I want to make a success of my studies, I also want to enjoy my experience at university. Can you give me any tips or advice to make sure this happens? Rosy, email A The golden rule is balancing studying with socialising. But you need to accept that your studies will require more time. Try to focus on your studies on…

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Off with the sheep Not until sports- loving Vera was sidelined during a varsity soccer match did she let a friend drag her to an audition for a play. Although the young Vera was hooked she never believed Hollywood success was in her future. “Even when I was at college studying theatre, when I got all the lead roles, I wasn’t convinced this was a vocation or a calling,” the 44-year-old actress recalls. “I even entertained ideas of being a shepherdess in New Zealand. One of my hobbies is knitting. I held on to this romantic idea even when I got real jobs.” Proudly Ukrainian Vera grew up in an insular Ukrainian community in New Jersey in the USA and only learnt to speak English when she was six. “I…

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One Wolfenstein manages the tricky balancing act of delivering some of the most insane action you’ve ever seen while simultaneously managing to deal with tough subjects such as racism. But it’s not just this amazing feat that makes the game so much fun to play – the level design is great, the graphics are topnotch and the voice acting and details are on point. Without a doubt the best Wolfenstein game to date, it’s a must-buy.…

A WRINKLE IN TIME By MADELEINE L’ENGLE, Square Fish What it’s about When scientist Dr Alexander Murry goes missing while working on a top-secret government project, his 13-year-old daughter, Meg, embarks on a fantastic journey through time and space to find him. She’s accompanied by three otherworldly companions, Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who and Mrs Which. Based on the much-loved 1963 novel, the film is directed by Ava DuVernay, best known for the Oscar-winning movie Selma. Starring Around 70 girls auditioned to play Meg. Storm Reid (12 Years a Slave) was eventually cast in the role. Reese Witherspoon plays Mrs Whatsit, Mindy Kaling is Mrs Who and Oprah Winfrey plays Mrs Which. RELEASE DATE: 9 March Did you know? This is the first time a black female director will direct a…

An escape from the rat race – that’s what the couple were dreaming of when they embarked on their big adventure. But in this extract from her book Miriam Lancewood reveals how daunted she initially felt when they arrived in their New Zealand wilderness retreat and she realised how isolated they were. No phones or deadlines or people to distract them – just endless days stretching ahead of them with almost nothing to do. Peter turned round and put my arms over his shoulders. “Now it’s just us,” he said, embracing me. I took a deep breath. “I feel like we’ve finally come home.” Peter nodded. “This is the world we were all born into.” I took his hand and looked out at the valley and forest all around us.…

AFTER kissing more than a few frogs in her time, PARIS HILTON has finally found her Prince Charming. The 36-year-old confirmed her engagement last week after her actor beau, CHRIS ZYLKA (32), proposed during a romantic skiing trip to Aspen, Colorado. “I’m so excited to be engaged to the love of my life and my best friend,” the hotel heiress told People magazine. “He’s perfect for me in every way and showed me that fairytales really do exist!” She told the news outlet that they were posing for a photo on the slopes when Chris got down on one knee with a stunning pear-shaped 20-carat ring. “I was so excited and surprised! I immediately said yes!” Sources close to the happy couple say due to the recent spate of celebrity…

GLORY OF OUR NATIONAL GARDENS I WONDER if everyone in South Africa is aware that we have a bounty of national botanical gardens throughout the country. They’re places of great beauty, with each garden having its own special uniqueness. In these stressful times it’s great to be able to stroll among the greenery, inhaling wonderful scents, or have a picnic with the family in a shady spot – just the ticket to unwind. I’m lucky to live in Cape Town so I can easily visit exquisite gardens at Kirstenbosch, and sometimes the Karoo garden in Worcester and the Harold Porter garden in Betty’s Bay which are a bit further afield. Do yourself a favour and visit your nearest botanical garden soon.…

WHEN he was a boy he’d sit in the cricket stands and watch in awe as his dad blasted the ball around the pitch. With his swashbuckling batting displays Herschelle Gibbs was someone the Proteas could always count on to save the day when his teammates’ wickets started tumbling. But as he witnessed his father’s heroics Rashard Gibbs couldn’t help wishing Herschelle was as devoted to him as he was to his cricketing career. More than anything he craved his father’s attention and approval – but as the years passed he was forced to accept a bitter truth about his dad. “He’s a person for his fans, not for his family. He’s very much about Herschelle,” Rashard (21) tells us dispassionately in a coffee shop in Modderfontein, Johannesburg, where we’re…

IT WAS a moment of sheer magic: two children who were born deaf hearing the world for the first time. Birdsong, a dog barking, a computer game, even the noise of a loo flushing – everyday sounds most of us take for granted were wonders to be marvelled at for these siblings. Cochlear implants had changed their existence from one of silence to an environment filled with noise. And the surprise on the faces of Samantha (9) and Corban (7) Venter when sound enveloped them was enough to melt the hardest heart. Sadly, their parents weren’t able to see it. Both Tanya and Johan Venter have only 4% eyesight and until recently could communicate with their two eldest children only through laborious sign language. Even so, when their kids received…

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DEBT counselling, also known as debt review, is often regarded as a good way to approach a major debt burden because you tackle it with the help of an expert. WHAT IS DEBT REVIEW? A debt counsellor helps you to get your debt restructured so you can pay it off monthly and still afford your living expenses. The counsellor does it by negotiating with your credit providers so the interest and fees on your debt are reduced and/or you can pay back the money over a longer period. Important Your debt isn’t written off but credit providers can’t take legal action against you while you’re undergoing counselling. 1 CONSULTATION You may approach a debt counsellor directly. If you’ve already failed to make payments you might also be referred to a…

CAPRICORN 21 DECEMBER – 20 JANUARY Use your time and energy constructively With the life-giving Sun’s yearly travel through your sign coming to an end this week, it’s a time to make hay while the sun shines. Whether you want to focus on achieving your professional goals, build a financial empire or get your body into shape, it’s a week to use your time and energy constructively. You might have to guard against negative feelings that could sabotage your efforts and block your progress. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 35, 24, 23, 3, 45, 41 AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 18 Towards the end of the week the Sun moves into your sign, meaning it’s soon time to celebrate your birthday and start a new personal year. It’s a good week to take…

ARMIN VAN BUUREN (41) After more than two decades in the industry his name is synonymous with trance and EDM. Armin remains one of the hardest-working artists around. Family man “It’s a lot of work to balance family and music but it’s worth the effort 20 times over,” reveals the devoted family man. He has a daughter, Fenna (6), and a son, Remy (4), with his wife of eight years, Erika van Thiel. His Plan B Before his music career took off Armin thought it would be smart to have a backup plan, so he got a master’s degree in law. Royal admirers In 2011 Armin was appointed Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau for his services to music. This civil and military honour was founded in 1892 by Queen…

‘WHATEVER you’re doing, stop right now!” Neville barked bossily, striding into the living room and steering Lydia across to the computer. “I’ve got an important letter for you to type.” “Uh-oh.” Lydia groaned. “Not another of your precious complaints?” “It certainly is. And this one can’t wait another second.” “So what is it this time?” Lydia asked dryly. “Another stiff reprimand to the butcher about the shape of his lopsided pork chops?” “I shall ignore that,” Neville tutted, puffing up his chest and putting on his posh I-mean-business dictation voice. “Okay, here we go. To Mr J Wainwright, customer services department, Home Sweet Home . . .” “Oh no. Not that blasted department store again?” “Indeed it is,” Neville replied indignantly. “I’m not at all satisfied with that drill I…

AMERICA HAS HER SISTERHOOD! Just after announcing that she and writer husband, Ryan Piers Williams (36), were expecting, America Ferrera (33) posed alongside her Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars AMBER TAMBLYN (34), BLAKE LIVELY (30) and ALEXIS BLEDEL (36) as her gal pals lovingly patted her baby bump. Let’s hope they’ll do another sequel. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Maternity Pants, perhaps? KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN CONFIRMS HER PREGNANCY The mom-to-be celebrated the six-month mark of her pregnancy by posting a snap of her and her fiancé, NBA player TRISTAN THOMPSON (26), for her more than 71 million Instagram followers. The 33-year-old recently told talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres she’s “going to try to not wear maternity clothes for as long as possible” – and also revealed that if she has a…