Innholdsfortegnelse for 21-Dec-17 i You South Africa

I DON’T know about you but I’m about ready to kick my shoes off and head for the couch. I can’t wait to spend time with my loved ones, catch up on the excellent books and films we’ve featured throughout the year and do a bit of Christmas cooking and baking. Luckily I don’t have to think for too long about what to make. How yum does the chicken pie on page 29 look? And my family are Peppermint-Crisp dessert people so I’ll be churning out the ones on page 31. I hope you find festive inspiration in this issue. Our lifestyle team go all-out to make this section special and they’ve done a great job again this year. And for those of you who’ll have tricky family members over…

To Concerned: if you see women begging with children (YOU Say, 30 November) you can contact the police, or if you have a baby sanctuary in your area they’ll take up the cause. A lot of these women hire the children for the day as they say having one with them means they get more money from people. It’s totally unsafe and I agree it’s a form of abuse. My friend reported one such case last week in our area and within half an hour the child had been removed and the woman got a stern warning never to do that again. ALSO CONCERNED, EMAIL The only people who can do something about this situation is the law. Sorry to sound crude but these children are used as money magnets…

ANEW bride, a new baby, more roles for the younger generation, the old guard set to take more of a back seat . . . It’s safe to say 2018 is set to be a biggie for Britain’s blue-blooded brigade. Like the world at large, the House of Windsor is changing, moving away from the stuffy, stiff-upper-lip, duty-and-honour-before-all-else untouchables they once were. Young people with character, charisma and clout are rising to the fore and throwing age-old traditions well and truly out the window. And leading the way is a young woman who’d once have made the royal powers take to their beds in a swoon. ‘We’ve infiltrated the royal family, y’all’ MEGHAN MARKLE THE BREATH OF FRESH AIR MEGHAN joining The Firm marks so many firsts for the monarchy.…

‘I loved this product; it did everything it promised’ NICI DE WET (45) Journalist Skin type: sensitive to oily Clarins Double Serum Clarins is calling this its most powerful anti-ageing concentrate ever. I love this product; it did everything it promised. It’s on the pricey side but if you can afford it, treat yourself – you won’t be disappointed! NYX Professional Make-up – Total Control Drop Foundation I found this to be a light, velvety foundation that provides adequate coverage. ALSO TRY THESE ‘My lashes look long and luscious’ CHRISLYNN SIAS (23) Multimedia journalist Skin type: combination Catrice 3D Lash Multimizer Effect Mascara Water Proof I love the Catrice mascara – it makes my lashes look long and luscious. With a no-clumps and waterproof promise, Catrice is living up…

HAVING a credit record doesn’t mean you have credit problems. It simply confirms you have an account with a credit provider and the record reflects your payment habits. Here’s why it’s important to check it regularly. 1 IT WILL SHOW IF YOU’VE BEEN A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT Your credit record will show all accounts opened in your name – including those you didn’t open yourself. It will also show if any business has enquired about your record. If you haven’t been in touch with that business, it’s possible someone used your details to try to open an account. If you’ve been a victim of identity fraud, report it to the relevant credit bureau and lay a charge of fraud with the police. For advice, contact the Southern African Fraud…

NETFLIX THE PUNISHER SEASON 1 Vigilante Frank Castle, also known as The Punisher, has been the subject of three movies of varying quality, but the best screen adaptation of this Marvel Comics anti-hero has been his supporting role in season 2 of Daredevil on Netflix. Jon Bernthal reprises the role of Frank, now the star of his own 13-part series set after the events of Daredevil. The former Marine is still on his vengeance-fuelled mission to punish his family’s killers when he becomes entangled in a conspiracy linked to his past. NETFLIX THE CROWN SEASON 2 Season 1 of this classy British production about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II won several awards, including two Golden Globes and three Emmys. It depicted events from the wedding of Elizabeth (Claire Foy)…

A DARLING DOLL FOR CHRISTMAS Playing with dolls encourages kids' imaginative play and teaches them social skills. Baby Love’s Baby Bella doll speaks 50 English phrases and is the perfect gift to inspire your child's imagination. Push a button on her belly and she says phrases like “I like being cuddled”, “Will you pick me up?” and “I like being with you”. This soft-bodied doll comes with her own plate, fork, spoon, bottle and dummy. ANTI-AGEING SKIN PROTECTION New Eau Thermale Avène SPF50+ Anti-Aging Suncare protects your skin against UVA & UVB rays as well as sun-induced ageing. It has a fluid, transparent, non-sticky texture and contains a powerful antioxidant that protects against free radicals; Ascofilline™, which helps to restore firmness and elasticity; and Avène Thermal Spring Water. Available at…

What I want in my stocking . . . We asked some of our favourite celebs to fill us in on what gifts they’d like to get this year. Now Father Christmas just needs to check if they’ve been naughty or nice! SINGER LEANNE DLAMINI “What I want is health, wealth and happiness for my family and me. We tend to take our wellbeing for granted and I’m just grateful I still have my loved ones with me. And a cute little designer bag won’t hurt either. ” CRICKETER JP DUMINY  “An unlimited supply of hugs and cuddles and kisses from my daughter [Isabella] – even when she grows up and gets married!” ACTRESS KGOMOTSO CHRISTOPHER  “My favourite fragrance, Bulgari Jasmin Noir, and any pair of designer shades.” ACTRESS PEARL…

Ever wondered which animal is the fastest in nature, what’s in a camel’s hump or how snow is formed? Chances are your children have! The second issue of YOU Did You Know? is on sale now and makes the perfect gift for kids who are curious about our world. There are 46 colourful, detailed illustrations about all sorts of interesting things such as animals, dinosaurs, how things work, how they’re made and more! There’s also a section with instructions on how to make ginger beer, gooey slime and cheese – great holiday fun for the kids. Get your copy in stores, go to youstore.co.za, call Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or email johan.terblanche@media24.com.…

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FINDING the time to exercise can be a challenge when you’re juggling work, kids and running a household. So instead of trying to carve out time to get to the gym, why not work out at home? There are plenty of exercises you can do without fancy equipment and you can get a full body workout even with limited time. We asked fitness experts to give us a few basic exercises that are easy to do at home. Pilates instructor Garreth Rosen-burg provided core exercises that build overall strength and create flexibility; exercise science student Phelisa Kibido supplied exercises to strengthen arms and shoulders; personal trainer Sinethemba Ceba provided exercises to strengthen and tone the lower body, and fitness coach Tracy-Lea Wiehahn contributed exercises that give a great full-body workout…

THEIR FINEST Comedy. This British gem is set in London during the Blitz of World War 2. Catrin Cole (a lovely Gemma Arterton) is hired by the UK government to pen women’s dialogue for propaganda films to boost morale at home. She clashes with witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (Sam Claflin) yet there’s a spark between them . . . Directed by Lone Scherfig (An Education, One Day), Their Finest is often nostalgic but never sentimental, and Bill Nighy excels in a supporting role as the gloriously vain actor Ambrose Hilliard. Highly recommended. – PETRUS MALHERBE 2016. 13LNSV. 112 MIN. ALSO ON DSTV BOX OFFICE. BEFORE I FALL Fantasy drama. Teenager Samantha Kingston (Zoey Deutch) has the perfect life – she’s one of the most popular girls in school, lives in a…

SEAL STANDARDS On his latest album the British crooner applies his unique voice to classic jazz and swing tunes. The Kissed by a Rose hitmaker pays tribute to legends such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone and says it’s the album he’s always wanted to make. “I grew up listening to music from the Rat Pack era,” he says. “This was a lifelong dream.” GEORGE MICHAEL LISTEN WITHOUT PREJUDICE VOL 1 The reissue of George’s iconic second solo album from 1990 has been released to coincide with Showtime’s new documentary on his life. It includes the late British singer’s MTV Unplugged concert recorded in 1996, as well as B-sides and other rarities. A must for die-hard fans! ELVIS PRESLEY IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME This album teams the late Elvis’…

UNBEARABLE Baby Bear is sitting in his little chair at the table, looking at his little porridge bowl. “Who ate my porridge?” he sobs. Papa Bear looks at his big porridge bowl. “Who on earth ate my porridge?” he demands angrily. Mama Bear sticks her head through the kitchen door and shouts, “I haven’t made the porridge yet, okay! The power is out!” CATASTROPHIC A man develops a deep hatred for his wife’s cat which is forever shedding fur on his favourite couch. One day he can’t stand it anymore, so he takes the cat, drives 20 blocks away from his home and drops the animal there. But when he gets home the cat is already walking up the driveway. The next day he decides to drop the cat 40…

He was so big and so good-looking, she felt giddy in his presence HIS enemy was always solitude. Muhammad Ali needed the attention, the adoration, the crowds clamouring for him, but in 1967, stripped of his boxing licence and banned from the sport he loved because he refused to serve in the Vietnam War, he had no one to box. With no reason to train, he grew restless and bored – always a bad thing for the livewire heavyweight. In May he was pulled over by police in Miami and arrested for driving without a licence and failing to appear in court on an earlier traffic violation. He spent about 10 minutes in jail before posting bail. Soon he was back in Chicago, where he visited the Shabazz Restaurant on…

FRIENDS REUNITED HOW wonderful life can be just when you least expect it! I live in a retirement home and my family are dispersed all over the world. They’re not the best correspondents so basically I’ve had no family in my life for ages. Quite resigned to this (well, sort of ) I went on Facebook – and blow me down if one of my high school friends didn’t see my name and immediately contact me! Then almost the whole matric class started reaching out to me. I was inundated, most of my dear friends SMSing me with email addresses. There’s so much catching up to do! Oh dear, it’s so lovely to have all your long-time friends back in your life again. Well, it is the time for miracles…

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters is the tiniest but most stunning Miss Universe (YOU, 7 December)! ADMIRER, SMS Superb athletes competing in one of the world’s toughest sporting events . . . the Round the World yacht race came to Cape Town and what do we get on SABC? Cooking, fashion, Trending SA and extreme fighting. LIONEL LATIGAN, CAPE TOWN Why are those of us without DStv not able to see our Springbok overseas match replays on SABC2 anymore? BELLA, CAPE TOWN You’re awesome, Professor Booysen, saving water with your Dropula (YOU, 7 December). Please invent granules I can throw in my pool to prevent evaporation. J WILKINS, WITPOORTJIE Cyntoia Brown should be freed (YOU, 7 December). I’d also kill my molester! LET HER GO, SMS No to Cyril. No to Nkosazana. She’ll…

‘Your most valuable asset is your physical and mental health – it’s so important to be in shape’ STEP aside Mkhulu Bae (sexy grandpa), there’s a new granddaddy in town! Most men half his age don’t look nearly as hot as he does. And plenty of them wouldn’t be able to achieve what he can do with weights – he’s able to lift more than 200kg at a time. Jean Titus has become an internet sensation after photos of his buff body went viral. Like Irvin Randle, aka Mkhulu Bae – who shot to cyber fame for his saucy style – Jean also hails from Washington DC in the US. Although this 50-year-old grandpa boasts a chiselled chest and massive biceps, he wasn’t always this fit. “Before I got into…

DAY LOOK 1 Wear a classic dress in a pastel hue paired with dainty jewellery and comfortable wedges for a soft, feminine look. LOOK 2 Add an edge to your outfit and keep it fun and light with pops of colour and funky block heels. LOOK 3 Going to a family lunch? Choose a floral jumpsuit and statement necklace. Add stylish heels and a vintage-inspired sling bag to complete the look. LOOK 4 Channel French flair in a fancy blouse, wide-leg pants and vintage loafers. An embellished round bag perfectly rounds off the outfit. NIGHT LOOK 1 Make a statement in a metallic dress worn with embellished accessories in warm shades. LOOK 2 A mix of textures and vibrant colours creates interest for an evening look. Add a playful touch…

‘When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are’ – AMERICAN WRITER DONALD MILLER DO I LISTEN TO MY HUBBY OR MY HEART? Q My husband and I married earlier this year and now at this festive time we’re at loggerheads. My family has always been big on celebrating Christmas with all the trimmings – the tree, the lights, the presents. His family, on the other hand, resent Christmas and don’t believe in buying gifts for one another because they feel it’s just to “make the shops rich”. My parents and I used to go to church on Christmas and would then have a wonderful festive meal afterwards. We often also supplied presents for the church to give to children and adults in…

THURSDAY SPIDER-MAN 3 ★★★ 2007, 139 min, PG13V, e.tv, 05:30. Sci-fi action. An alien entity bonds with superhero Spider-Man’s suit. Tobey Maguire. DO YOU BELIEVE? ★★★ 2015, 120 min, 13V, M-Net, 08:00. Drama. A pastor has a crisis of faith. Mira Sorvino, Sean Astin. CHRISTMAS LODGE ★★★ 2011, 86 min, A, SABC1, 12:00. Drama. A woman tries to save a lodge that’s fallen into disrepair. Erin Karpluk. DIE HARD ★★★★ 1988, 131 min, 16VL, e.tv, 20:30. Action. A cop tries to save his wife and her colleagues from terrorists. Bruce Willis. GREEN LANTERN ★★ 2011, 114 min, PG13, e.tv, 23:05. Sci-fi action. A test pilot is granted a superpowered alien ring. Ryan Reynolds. THE CONTRACT ★★★ 2006, 96 min, 16, e.tv, 01:20. Thriller. A man and his son on a…

CONVERSATION STARTERS THE PRESIDENT’S KEEPERS By JACQUES PAUW Tafelberg It reads like a spy novel and it’s been shattering local publishing records. For just short of a year, veteran investigative journalist Jacques Pauw immersed himself in the seamy world of “lowlifes and charlatans, fraudsters and crooks, conmen and swindlers”. It was a project that would take him from the corridors of power in Pretoria, Cape Town and Johannesburg to Moscow in Russia. His aim? To expose he cancerous cabal at the heart of South Africa’s government who have been fighting tooth and nail to keep President Jacob Zuma in power. The state security agency tried to have the explosive book withdrawn by threatening legal action against Pauw but this just fanned interest – within days of its release it was…

CAPRICORN 21 DECEMBER – 20 JANUARY It’s time to let your hair down and celebrate  The Sun moves into your sign this week, meaning it’s time to celebrate your birthday and start a new personal year. It’s also the time of year to let your hair down and partake in festive fun. You might want to invite friends around for a party, celebrate with your loved ones or treat yourself to a holiday escape. It’s a good time to learn from the mistakes of the past 12 months and pat yourself on the back for your achievements. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 28, 9, 37, 42, 38, 40 AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 18 It’s a good week to reflect on and perhaps reconsider your long-term hopes, goals and wishes. Whether you…

ERIC Forrester – now there’s a name that needs little introduction in the soapie world. As the debonair head of the Forrester clan he’s kept us entertained for more than 30 years. We’ve watched him do battle many a time in the boardroom as he fights for his mighty fashion empire, but let’s be honest – it’s his struggles of the heart that really kept us glued. Over the years this charmer has been married to five women, including twice to Brooke Logan (who’s also been his son Ridge’s wife, but hey, that’s soaps for you) and four times to Stephanie Forrester, his true love and soulmate who broke his heart when she died of cancer. His latest trip down the aisle was with Quinn Fuller – Bold’s latest bad…