Innholdsfortegnelse for 25-Jan-18 i You South Africa

HE’S going to clamp down on corruption, give civil service slackers the boot, show state capturers the door, boost the value of the downtrodden rand and welcome overseas investors and their dollars back to South Africa. These are promises Cyril Ramaphosa made in the run-up to the ANC elective conference – and now he’s in the hot seat he holds the hopes of millions of South Africans in his hands. Dare we hope for a return from the shattered rainbow-nation dreams of harmony, prosperity and opportunity? Is he the saviour who’ll deliver the country from corruption and greed – or is he just another politician full of empty promises? We spoke to experts to find out if Ramaphosa will live up to his word – and, given the divided state…

The current plan is for 25 litres a day per person IT’S called the fairest Cape, the Cape of Good Hope, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. But as the relentless summer sun continues to beat down on the lick of land on the southern tip of Africa, another description can be added to the list – and there’s nothing warm and fuzzy about this one. Cape Town: the first major city in the world to run dry. The 22nd of April is the date authorities have earmarked as Day Zero: the day the taps will be turned off and a dystopian version of life takes over. “The situation is severe,” says Xolani Koyana, spokesperson for embattled Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille. Which, to many Capetonians…

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A PINK pup named Piglet is making a splash on social media and he and owner Melissa Shapiro are using his online celeb status to promote understanding of dogs with disabilities. Early last year the tiny Dachshund/ Chihuahua mix and 30 other dogs were rescued by animal rescue services from a flat in Georgia, USA, where they were held under terrible conditions. Rejected by his mom, the terrified, screaming 500g pup and his littermates suffered from hearing and vision defects resulting from the irresponsible breeding of two dapple-patterned dogs. He was taken into foster care by Melissa (57), a home-visit vet, and her husband, Warren, in Westport, Connecticut. After months of severe separation anxiety, Piglet – who has just enough vision in one eye to see large dark objects –…

THIS IS US The lauded series tells the multigenerational story of the Pearson family and various other characters as they navigate their way through the inevitable ups and downs of life. “She’s a deeply compassionate person, but I love that she’s flawed as well,” Mandy (33) says of her character Rebecca Pearson, thee wife wife of of alcoholic Jack and mother to twins Kate and Kevin and their adopted brother Randall, who all share a birthday with their dad. “She’s not a perfect mother or a perfect woman, but she tries her best. I also think [about] how devoted she is to o her family. They come me first, before anything and and anyone else in her life.. She She’’ss aa tremendous role model for all women to see that…

SOMEWHERE OUT THERE By AMY HATVANY Simon & Schuster A young mother makes the heartbreaking decision to give her two daughters up for adoption because she can’t provide for them. Baby Natalie is quickly adopted but four-year-old Brooke is doomed to spend her childhood in foster homes, hoping her mother will come back for her – which she never does, even though after parting from her daughters her life and fortunes significantly improve. Most of the story follows the very different lives of the three women, alternating between past and present 35 years on. It details how Natalie finally finds her sister and how, together, they eventually track down their mother. Although this book was extremely absorbing and emotionally charged the ending felt incomplete and there were several loose ends.…

BUILDING has been part and parcel of human life for thousands of years. Think about the Ancient Egyptians who built the impressive pyramids, for example. In the fairytale The Three Little Pigs we read how houses can be built using a range of building materials and methods. Several things influence what materials can be used for building in a particular region: What’s readily available. The climate of the area. The terrain for the building. The technical skills of the builders. The cost of building materials. Cultural factors, such as social status and financial means. BUILDING MATERIALS Natural building materials come from plants, animals or the soil. Examples include clay, mud, reeds, bulrushes, sand and ice (Inuit homes called igloos are made from ice). With only natural materials available, you have…

MANY women her age would prefer to while away their time in the comfort of their homes, enjoying their twilight years with their feet up and their favourite show on TV. But for this 91-year-old woman, doing nothing is tantamount to torture – which is why she spends hours outdoors almost every day when the weather is fine, decorating her village in pretty floral designs. Using only a cup of blue paint and a narrow paintbrush, Anežka Kašpárková has transformed many a plain white building into a beautifully embellished structure. After spending years as an agricultural worker, Anežka finally decided to follow her artistic passion when she retired and has proved that age truly is no impediment to doing what you love. The great-grandmother from Louka, a small town in…

THE bride is the picture of elegance as she glides down the aisle toward her husband-to-be, sophisticated in a crisp black and white tux. The surroundings are simple and minimalist too – everything in the chapel is pure white except for a burst of green in a lush floral arrangement that adorns one side of the wedding arch. The couple beam at each other from the altar at the trendy Eureka Wine Estate in Durbanville, Cape Town – the culmination of a romance that began as a friendship and then took off in the unlikeliest of places: McDonald’s. One of the fast-food chain’s branches was where Blue Bulls and Springbok scrumhalf Rudy Paige (28) and his girlfriend of four years, Ronelle Kolkota (30), had their first date. “I came straight…

THE family of the late Italian designer GIANNI VERSACE – who was gunned down in 1997 at the entrance of his Miami Beach mansion by serial killer ANDREW CUNANAN – have distanced themselves from a nine-part TV series that explores his violent death. Among the family’s gripes with the show, which is based on the book Vulgar Favors, by Maureen Orth, are the assertions the designer was HIV-positive at the time of his death – something the family deny – and that he and his killer had previously crossed paths. “I haven’t seen (the series) nor will I see it, because after all this time it still hurts to see Gianni represented untruthfully,” his sister DONATELLA (62) recently told an Italian newspaper. The show’s creator, Ryan Murphy, is sticking to…

Five women have come forward accusing JAMES FRANCO (39) of sexual misconduct, a few of whom were students at the actor’s now-defunct acting school. “If I have to take a knock because I’m not going to try and actively refute things then I will, because I believe in it that much,” James told talk-show host Seth Meyers when asked about the allegations. Actress ASHLEY JUDD (49), a prominent figure in the #MeToo movement, called the Pineapple Express star’s handling of the matter “terrific” and praised his “culpability”.…

MAKE UNIFORMS UNIFORM Why don’t they have one basic colour school uniform for boys and girls? Parents would be able to buy things such as caps for boys and hats for girls at cheaper stores with the school colours or badges identifying the different schools. All made locally of course. Also, if you moved and changed schools you wouldn’t have to buy new uniforms. It’s ridiculous what they charge for uniforms these days. CONCERNED, EMAIL SKIP TO IT, PARENTS! My wife and I are both involved in education and read your article about the literacy levels in South Africa (YOU, 4 January) with interest. Recently another survey suggested that fewer than 6% of adult SA citizens read for pleasure. I feel there’s little introduction to reading before children enter school…

AQUIFERS The city is in the process of accessing aquifers to supplement rainwater resources – and a drop of good news in an otherwise empty bucket is that recent surveys have shown the underground sources around the city contain more water than previously believed. The Cape Flats, Table Mountain Group and Atlantis aquifers will add a total of 150 million litres a day to the municipal water system – 80 million from the Cape Flats, 40 million from the Table Mountain Group and 30 million from Atlantis. The City of Cape Town hasn’t been able to say exactly when this will happen but recent developments provided more optimism. Drilling has begun at a site in Mitchell’s Plain, which forms part of the Cape Flats aquifer, and once all the groundwater…

SHE’S still struggling to come to terms with what happened. How is it possible that her child could be dead? More than anything else Tanya Clack wants answers. In August last year her daughter Sonette was looking forward to starting a new chapter as she married a man she adored. But four months later she lay comatose in hospital. On 1 December Sonette (34) was admitted to Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria with suspected meningitis. But a week later as she lay unconscious, tests revealed she actually had listeriosis, a food-borne disease. Tanya felt relieved – at last doctors knew what was wrong with Sonette and could start treating her. She was delighted when a day later her daughter opened her eyes. But within moments her joy turned to…

THURSDAY UNDER SIEGE 2 ★★★ 1995, 100 min, 16VL, e.tv, 20:30. Action. A retired Marine and his niece are travelling on a train hijacked by terrorists. Steven Seagal, Katherine Heigl. 30 NIGHTS OF PARANORMAL ACTIVITY WITH THE DEVIL INSIDE THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO ★ 2013, 80 min, 16SNL, e.tv, 22:35 & 03:30. Comedy. A young woman leaves a psychiatric hospital and goes back to the house where her father murdered people during his exorcism. Ashley Martin, Austin Michael Scott. IN A WORLD . . . ★★★ 2013, 93 min, 13SL, e.tv, 00:15. Comedy. A voice coach competes with her arrogant father for movie-trailer voiceover jobs and starts a romance with a charming engineer. Lake Bell, Fred Melamed. KOMODO ★★ 1999, 90 min, PG13, e.tv, 01:55. Horror. A man…

After last year’s public transport-themed thriller, Murder on the Orient Express, we’re on track for more train-based intrigue – this time with Liam Neeson as the titular commuter. The Taken star said he was done with action movies last year, and when Taken was rebooted as a TV show younger actor Clive Standen was cast in the role of Bryan Mills. “There’s only so many times your daughter can get taken. C’mon! No, that’s done,” Neeson said on the US talkshow Popcorn with Peter Travers. But his return to a straightforward dramatic role in the drama Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House was met with lacklustre interest from US audiences, and now he’s strapping on his action-man boots once more. He’s reunited with a regular collaborator,…

SURPRISE The Latin love continues Usually a Spanish song is relegated to the lesser-known Latin categories – but not this year. Thanks to the success (a record-breaking 16 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and four billion YouTube views) of DADDY YANKEE and LUIS FONSI’s Despacito, it’s garnered two nominations in the Big 4 – record of the year and song of the year – as well as a best pop duo/group performance nod. The last time Latin songs had spots in the main categories was in 2000 when Santana’s Smooth and Ricky Martin’s Livin’ La Vida Loca (both of which were mainly sung in English) competed in the record and song of the year categories. Santana won song of the year. SURPRISE Rap takeover The four most important categories…

THE Golden Temple is the most sacred shrine and pilgrimage site for those who follow the Sikh religion. This place of worship is found in the city of Amritsar in Punjab, India. The formal names of the temple are Sri Harmandir Sahib, which means “the temple of god” in Punjabi, or Darbar Sahib, Punjabi for “sacred audience”. Sikhism ( from the Punjabi word “sikh”, meaning “disciple” or “learner”) was founded in the late 15th century in the Punjab region by Guru Nanak (1469–1539) and is based on his teachings and those of the nine gurus who followed him. There are about 20 million Sikhs and most of them live in Punjab. Sikhs believe in one God who guides and protects them. They also believe that everyone is equal before God.…

‘TRY not to pull that face!” his mom told him when he was just five years old, encouraging him to change his expression for the camera. “But I’m smiling, Mom,” he replied. “No, my boy,” she said. “You can’t smile.” And that was when Gavin Fouché knew what he’d suspected for a while: he wasn’t like other children. When they laughed or smiled, their faces changed – but his remained exactly the same. Now 40, Gavin has long grown used to his condition. He jokes and laughs often but his face betrays no emotion whatsoever and not a single muscle moves. He was born with a rare condition called Moebius syndrome, which causes paralysis of the facial muscles, among other things. When he wants to sleep, Gavin has to use…

SHE sent the rumour mill into overdrive when she sported a huge diamond on her ring finger at the Golden Globe Awards but insisted it was just “beautiful jewellery”. Then MICHELLE WILLIAMS (37) was spotted relaxing on a beach in the Bahamas with her financial consultant boyfriend, ANDREW YOUMANS (50), and daughter, MATILDA (12) – and seemed to be wearing the diamond dazzler again. But Michelle recently told The Wall Street Journal she was sceptical of “happily ever after”, so who knows what this all means. “When you’ve been a parent for 11 years and you’ve done it alone, you don’t have romantic ideals because you have a practical understanding that you can do it by yourself,” says Michelle, who’s been raising Matilda on her own since her ex Heath…

DIANA ROSS (73) turned heads while relaxing on a beach in Hawaii recently with her son ROSS NAESS (30), his wife, Kimberley Ryan, and the couple’s sons, Leif (19 months) and baby INDIGO (five months). The veteran songbird was also spotted excitedly chatting to her 46-year-old daughter Rhonda’s son RAIF (8). Diana – who’s clearly nowhere near ready to retire – was enjoying downtime before her show on the island as part of her Endless Memories tour. She’s set to perform in Las Vegas next month and was recently spotted dancing on a table at a popular gay club in London. Go granny!…

AFTER her stirring speech at the Golden Globe Awards ceremony earlier this month Hollywood, and the rest of the world, was aflutter at the idea of OPRAH WINFREY (63) running for the US presidency in 2020. Speaking to the Los Angeles Times her long-time partner, Stedman Graham (66), confirmed the idea of President Winfrey isn’t that far-fetched. “It’s up to the people,” he said, before adding his partner of more than 30 years would “absolutely do it”. When asked the same question US President Donald Trump didn’t sound quite as keen on the idea of the talk-show host taking his place in the Oval Office. “I’ll beat Oprah,” he told reporters. “I like Oprah but I don’t think she’s going to run. I know her very well.” Ironically when Trump…

Badly. The sector has been ordered to cut its consumption by 60% and losses in the industry have already been estimated at R15 billion, according to Carl Opperman, CEO of Agri Western Cape. “In 2015 we warned the province was headed for a water crisis and requested management plans be tabled. The heat means water evaporates faster. This means agricultural production – which provides employment and income and feeds the Western Cape – is declining.” There’ll be a smaller fruit harvest this year, says Jeanne Boshoff, Agri Western Cape’s communications officer, which means fewer seasonal workers will be needed – it’s estimated 50 000 seasonal workers will be affected. Vegetable production has been affected, with half the annual number of onions and potatoes planted in the Ceres area this year.…

WHO says you need a pricey personal trainer or nosy nutritionist to help you get into shape? With the plethora of health and fitness apps available, you can get the knowledge and support you need at the touch of a button. Whether you’re after a high-intensity sweat session, a few mindful yoga poses or a healthy eating plan, you’ll find what you’re looking for at your friendly smart-phone app store. We count down a few of our favourite health and wellness apps. FITKEY If you’re stuck in a workout rut and looking for new ways to break a sweat, this app is a must-try. FitKey gives you access to hundreds of gym classes in your area, for a fraction of the price they’d charge for membership. On offer is everything…

WITH plenty of sunny summer weather, now’s the time to explore South Africa’s many hiking trails and walking routes. But before you embark on your next outdoor excursion, make sure you’re prepared for all of nature’s “what-ifs”. Don’t approach your adventure blindly – instead be prepared for anything and find your way home with these expert tips. GETTING LOST IS EVERY HIKER’S WORST NIGHTMARE To make sure you always find your way back, pack biodegradable tape and use it to mark out your route as you go. IF YOU’VE WALKED THROUGH WATER it can be tempting to warm up and dry out next to a fire. But don’t put wet hiking boots next to a blaze to dry them. The heat can crack the leather or melt rubber soles and…

IF YOU’RE looking for a delicious, healthy breakfast option, try Morvite. This hearty, affordable porridge is made from sorghum, said to be Africa’s supergrain. THE GOODNESS OF SORGHUM One cup of sorghum contains 22g protein, 47% of adults’ recommended daily allowance (RDA) of iron, and 55% of their phosphorus RDA. It’s also considered a good source of fibre (48% of RDA per cup), magnesium, copper, calcium, zinc and potassium. It’s rich in antioxidants, gluten-free and low-GI. MORE MORVITE, PLEASE! Enjoy a delicious sorghum porridge that’s the perfect solution for an active lifestyle - whether you’re hitting the gym or trying to ensure your family gets optimum nutrition. It’s a natural source of protein and iron to keep you strong and positive – perfect for those days when you set your…

JUST a starter, Sir?” The waiter raised his eyebrows in a perfect arch of scorn as he wrote down Ricky’s order. “Nothing else?” “That’s correct. I’m not terribly hungry. A starter will be fine, thank you very much.” Ricky’s cheeks flamed crimson under the man’s obvious disapproval. “And will Sir be requiring the wine list?” “No, thanks.” Ricky flushed redder still. Rub it in, why don’t you? he thought irritably. Make Sir feel like a complete loser for not being able to afford any of your overpriced plonk! “Just a mineral water, please.” “Very good, Sir.” As the toffee-nosed headwaiter turned and strode away, the superior expression on his face revealed exactly what he was thinking: last of the big spenders, eh? Ricky seethed. He hated people looking down on…

Rumours of an engagement aren’t the only reason Michelle’s been making headlines. It recently emerged she was paid less than $1 000 (R12 500) for reshoots on upcoming flick All the Money in the World while her co-star MARK WAHLBERG (46) pocketed a whopping $1,5 million (R18 million)! The reshoots were done to replace disgraced Hollywood star Kevin Spacey with Christopher Plummer, and Michelle apparently believed everyone was working for free in support of the #MeToo campaign. But Mark later made good by announcing he’d donate his entire reshoot fee to the Time’s Up legal defence fund (financial aid for victims of sexual abuse). Go, Mark!…

‘I’m not Khloé’s father’ - OJ SIMPSON Disgraced former football star OJ SIMPSON has finally denied the longstanding rumour that he’s KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN’s real dad. Asked if news of Khloé’s pregnancy meant he should be congratulated, OJ – who was close to the Kardashian clan before patriarch ROBERT KARDASHIAN’s death in 2003 – decided to set the record straight. “Congratulations to her, but trust me I have nothing to do with it. I’d be proud if I had anything to do with it, but I don’t,” the 70-year-old said. All right, then.…

While vast swathes of the US battle through an icy winter, former US first lady MICHELLE OBAMA (54) and daughter MALIA (19) bared their beach bodies in the warm Miami weather. Michelle, whose love for exercise inspired the Obama administration’s Let’s Move campaign against childhood obesity, looked white hot in a bikini and cut-off shorts. Later that same day, Malia and Michelle were spotted grabbing dinner at a trendy Miami steakhouse and heading out of town. Although Barack (56) and younger daughter Sasha (16) were notably absent from the trip the family did celebrate Christmas together in Barack’s home state of Hawaii.…

With their movie disguises you’d be forgiven for walking right past these famous blondes in the street! NICOLE KIDMAN (50) was practically unrecognisable while filming crime thriller Destroyer earlier this month. In the film, due to be released later this year, the Oscar-winning actress stars as police detective Erin Bell. Meanwhile mom-of-two BLAKE LIVELY (30) hid in plain sight in dark and red wigs as assassin Stephanie Patrick while filming The Rhythm Section in New York recently. SOURCES: DAILYMAIL.CO.UK, FOXNEWS.COM, EONLINE.COM…

FRESH WHITES 1 Angelina Jolie showed some leg in a feathery Ralph & Russo creation. 2 Actress Kate Bosworth wore a Victorian-bustle inspired lace dress by Brock Collection. 3 Scream Queens star Emma Roberts wore her new on-trend bangs with a classic Giorgio Armani gown. PEACHY PASTELS 4 Mother of four Heidi Klum looked dazzling in a bejewelled Georges Hobeika gown. 5 Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco’s J Mendel dress featured a plunging neckline. 6 Alison Brie, star of Netflix comedy GLOW, opted for a clingy Roberto Cavalli number. 7 Fargo star Mary Elizabeth Win-stead wore a tricoloured dress by Delpozo. BRIGHT JEWELS 8 Jessica Chastain’s green Vionnet dress complemented her red tresses. 9 The evening’s host, Olivia Munn, was chic in a red Prada frock. 10 Actress Octavia…