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IT WAS only his second appearance in public – the first time the world had seen him since he made his debut on the steps of the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital just hours after his birth on 23 April. And hasn’t he grown into a bonny little boy? Prince Louis Arthur Charles of Cambridge, swathed in yards of silk and lace, snoozed peacefully in his doting mother’s arms in the sticky London heatwave, oblivious to the cameras whirring and clicking around him. The Duchess of Cambridge was the picture of relaxed elegance, beaming as she carried her 11-week-old son towards the chapel at St James’s Palace for his baptism service. Kate was wearing a white dress by Alexander McQueen – the designer she’s chosen for all three her…

BEHIND THE LENS He was the man behind the lens for the widely praised 70th wedding anniversary images of the queen and Prince Philip, and Matt Holyoak obviously impressed the royals because he was given the nod to take Prince Louis’ official christening photos. Several of his images have been acquired by London’s National Portrait Gallery for their permanent collection. He’s also clearly a celeb favourite – he snapped exquisite pictures at this year’s Baftas of Britain’s big-screen elite, including Gary Oldman, Ian McKellen and Helena Bonham Carter. THE ARCH Since becoming the Archbishop of Canterbury in 2012, the Most Reverend Justin Welby (62) – who insists on being called Justin – has been a fixture at royal religious occasions, presiding over George and Charlotte’s christenings, the Duchess of Sussex’s…

THERE must have been times when they wondered if they’d ever get out of the darkness. For 10 days the 12 boys and their coach crouched on the muddy ledge in the cave, cold and hungry, with only one another for company. And then just when it must surely have started to feel as if help would never arrive, a light cut through the darkness. At last someone had come. The world cheered when news broke that British cave divers Rick Stanton (56) and John Volanthen (47) had found the missing members of the Moo Pa (“Wild Boars”) soccer academy team more than 5km inside the Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand. But though there was relief all round that the boys, aged 11 to 16, and their 25-year-old coach…

HE FIRST became aware his life wasn’t what he’d thought it was when he went to university. Complete strangers kept calling him Eddy and girls would run up to him and greet him with a kiss. Then a friend asked him if he might be adopted because he looked exactly like another student. “I think you might have a twin,” he said. “Call him.” So Robert Shafran called the stranger – and was shocked to hear the voice on the other end of the line sounded exactly like his. They arranged to meet and when Eddy Galland opened the door, Robert felt as if he was looking in the mirror. But that wasn’t the end of it: on the other side of town another young man, David Kellman, saw a…

CLASSIC COTTAGE OR SHEPHERD’S PIE The difference between the two is the meat – beef mince is usually used in cottage pie, and lamb pieces in shepherd’s pie. SERVES 6 PREPARATION: 20 MIN COOKING: 4½ HOURS FOR SHEPHERD’S PIE; 40 MIN FOR COTTAGE PIE FILLING 1-2kg lamb shoulder, on the bone, or 1kg beef mince 60ml (¼c) olive oil for lamb only salt and pepper 60ml (¼c) water 10ml (2t) olive oil 200g streaky bacon, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, finely diced 125ml (½c) dry red wine 15ml (1T) flour 30ml (2T) tomato paste 10ml (2t) chopped fresh thyme 10ml (2t) dried oregano 2 bay leaves 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes 375ml (1½c) beef stock 30ml (2T) Worcestershire sauce TOPPING 600g potatoes, peeled and…

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BY HOW much would paying extra (let’s say R500 a month) on your bond repayments reduce your term ? And should you pay it at any specific time, or when your debit order usually goes off? Many people underestimate what a big difference it makes to pay an additional amount into their home loan. Whether it’s an extra R100 or R1 000 you put in, it reduces your repayment period as well as the ultimate bond amount. The monthly repayment on a home loan is calculated on the loan amount, the total repayment period and the interest rate. Most loans are repayable over 20 years, although some finance companies also offer 30-year bonds. Because you pay interest over such a long period, it ultimately makes your total repayment much higher…

THURSDAY MAKE IT HAPPEN ★★ 2008, 90 min, PG13, e.tv, 23:00. Dance movie. A dancer discovers a new style after starting work at a burlesque club. Mary Elizabeth Winstead. LOVE’S UNFOLDING DREAM ★★★★ 2007, 87 min, PG, e.tv, 00:50. Drama. In 19th-century America a woman dedicated to becoming a doctor falls for a lawyer who wants a more traditional wife. Erin Cottrell, Scout Taylor-Compton. THE PUFFY CHAIR ★★★★ 2005, 85 min, 16L, e.tv, 02:30. Comedy drama. A man, his girlfriend and his brother drive across America to deliver his father’s birthday gift. Mark Duplass. ENTER THE WARRIOR’S GATE ★★★ 2016, 108 min, PG13, M-Net, 04:10. Fantasy action. A teen is magically transported to ancient China where his videogame skills are converted into those of a kung fu warrior. Mark Chao,…

HOW LEO FITS INTO YOUR LIFE AS A . . . Boss: a superior who expects nothing less than the best. Worker: an employee with strong leadership qualities. Colleague: the drama queen of the office. Friend: an enthusiastic and fun-loving buddy. Family member: the best-groomed member of the clan. Life partner: a loyal spouse who cheers you on. Lover: a romantic who says it with red hearts and flowers.…

Jason is skilled at dancing, juggling, tumbling and martial arts. He describes Halle Berry, his co-star in the movie Kidnap, as “one of the most beautiful women on the planet, but she’s also really cool and genuine”. His brother Jarvis W George is also an actor. He’s had roles in Consequences, Criminal Minds and Stargate SG-1. Jason’s favourite musical artists include Marvin Gaye, Bootsy Collins and Public Enemy. Personalreviewsarerated. A AllagesD DrugsH HorrorL LanguageN NudityP PrejudicePG ParentalguidanceS SexV Violence. BRILLIANT EXCELLENT WORTHWHILE SO-SO IFYOUMUST…

THE FOREIGNER Action thriller. When a UDI (think IRA) bomb goes off in London, killing the daughter of ex-soldier Quan (Jackie Chan), authorities place pressure on Irish leader Hennessey (Pierce Brosnan), a former UDI member, to find the culprits. But as weeks pass with no arrests the grief-stricken Quan goes after Hennessey – whom he’s convinced knows more than he’s letting on. The Foreigner would’ve made two good films – an action flick and a political thriller – but instead we’re left with a single mediocre one. While its premise is interesting and the entire cast deliver strong performances, it tries to fit too much into too little time, with the audience often being told what’s going on instead of shown – something that could’ve been avoided had the story…

IT’S 2.40 in the early hours of Sunday, 9 December 2001. An emergency operator in Durham, North Carolina, in the US receives a call from local resident Michael Peterson, a 58-year-old Vietnam veteran and novelist. On the tape Michael is panting, and he starts to moan. “My wife’s had an accident,” he says. “She’s still breathing.” “What kind of accident?” “She fell down the stairs! She’s still breathing!” “She’s still breathing.” A very odd choice of words, you might think. We’ll come back to this later on. He says, “Please! Please! Please get somebody here right away!” Minutes later paramedics arrive. Then the police. Michael’s house, 1810 Cedar Street, is a 929m² mansion with a big entrance hall, six bedrooms and two staircases – a curved front staircase and a…

64 matches played 32 countries took part 736 players played 5 fans m attended International demand for tickets 49% of total sales Stadiums played at 12 Cost to host world cup in Russia R162 bn Income generated R81bn Fifa is expected to rake in about $6 billion (about R81 billion) in revenue from the 2018 World Cup, up 25% from the last world cup hosted in Brazil in 2014. Most world cup titles 5 Brazil Most world cup matches played 106 Germany Most world cup participations 20 Brazil Average goals in a match 2,6 Average red cards in a match 0,07 Average passes in a match 770,3 Most cards in a game 8 Belgium vs Panama Most goals 7 Belgium vs Tunisia Most passes 1235 Spain vs Russia 186 Number…

A bright, sunny day, a beautiful venue overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean and his stunning bride – no wonder CAMERON VAN DER BURGH was grinning from ear to ear! The Olympic champ wed NEFELI VALAKELIS in the coastal town of Anavyssos in Greece, and shared a picture of himself and his beautiful bride on Instagram with the caption “Introducing Mr and Mrs Van Der Burgh”. The couple, who are both 30, met at school and got engaged in December 2016. Cameron wore a navy blue suit by South African outfitters House of Crouse and Nefeli looked radiant in a dress by Spanish wedding couture designer Pronovias. Fellow champion swimmers Ryk Neethling and Chad le Clos were among the guests, as was TV presenter Maps Maponyane.…

ACTRESS PRIYANKA CHOPRA (36) and singer and actor NICK JONAS (25) have taken their budding romance to the next level. The couple, who’ve been dating for almost two months, recently spent a leisurely day biking in New York with Nick’s brother JOE (28) and his fiancée, Game of Thrones actress SOPHIE TURNER (22). “Joe and Sophia rode faster with a pack of friends, while Nick and Priyanka were in the back,” a source reports, adding that the couple seemed “touchy feely”. Later that evening, Priyanka joined the Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle actor’s family on a private roof terrace to watch the Independence Day fireworks. But it wasn’t the first time the Quantico star hung out with the Jonas clan. Last month the pair put on a loved-up display at…

A year after playing spouses in the short-lived Netflix show Gypsy, actors NAOMI WATTS (49) and BILLY CRUDUP (50) are involved in a real-life romance. Although the super-private pair prefer to keep things low-key, they’ve been spotted looking lovey-dovey on a few occasions and according to sources are “tired of keeping their romance under wraps”. Billy has a 14-year-old son, William, with actress Mary-Louise Parker (53), while Naomi has two sons, SASHA (10) and KAI (9), with Ray Donovan star LIEV SCHREIBER, from whom she split after 11 years together in 2016.…

Canadian pop star JUSTIN BIEBER (24) popped the question to American model HAILEY BALD-WIN (21) and she said yes! Witnesses claim to have seen the proposal go down at a restuarant in the Bahamas, according to gossip site TMZ. The Friends singer’s security team told everyone to put away their phones because something special was about to happen. After reports started surfacing – and Justin’s parents, Pattie Mallette and Jeremy Bieber (both 43), posted cryptic tweets – Hailey’s dad, actor Stephen Baldwin (52), fanned the flames with a tweet of his own and tagged Pattie and Jeremy to congratulate them. “Let’s all pray for His will to be done. Love you two so much!” read the post, which was quickly deleted. Justin and Hailey, who first dated for several weeks…

YOU’D think by now we’d by blasé about seeing beautiful pics of the royal family – but you’d be wrong. We know YOU readers expect all the details and gorgeous images the British monarchy provides when there’s a special event, and senior content editor Kirstin Buick doesn’t disappoint with her fact-packed story on page 6. William and Kate broke with tradition again by having the christening of Prince Louis late in the afternoon. We were desperately hoping they’d release the official family portraits before we went to the printers but they weren’t playing ball. Luckily there were plenty of photographers on hand to snap the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their adorable offspring – and of course Harry and Meghan too. While we’re on the topic of offspring, if…

Thought I’d send this picture of my grandchildren busy with the kids’ pages in YOU. I cut them out and save them for when I visit and they so look forward to it. LISSETTA, EMAIL On the topic of supermarket peeves (YOU Say, 2 July) – top of my list is the baked goods left open for everyone to handle and cough and sneeze on. Surely there has to be a better way. KMA, PRETORIA Please, enough with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Princess Diana she’s not – and never will be! NADINE, SMS Why has DStv taken the Durban July from us? For many years SABC viewers have been able to watch it on SABC3. This year there was no TV coverage for those who can’t afford DStv. DISAPPOINTED, CAPE…

THE ROYAL ROBE Like his brother and sister, Louis wore a beautiful embroidered silk and lace replica of the royal robe made for the christening of Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter, Victoria, Princess Royal, in 1841. The original gown, made of fine Honiton lace lined with white satin, was worn by generations of royals – more than 60 blueblooded babes in all, including Charles, William, Harry and even the queen. The last young royal to wear the garment before it was retired from public service was Lady Louise Windsor (14), daughter of the queen's youngest son, Prince Edward (54) and Sophie, Countess of Wessex (53), at her christening in 2004. The queen then commissioned her dressmaker, Angela Kelly, to make a handmade lace and satin replica to preserve the original. The…

CHARLES, 1948 Prince Charles of Edinburgh, as he was then known, was four weeks old when he was christened in the music room of Buckingham Palace on 15 December 1948. Royals were usually christened in the private chapel, but the room had been damaged during World War II, and Princess Elizabeth chose the music room instead. There were four generations of royals in attendance on the special day: his mother, then 22-year-old Princess Elizabeth, his grandfather King George VI and his great-grandmother Queen Mary. QUEEN ELIZABETH, 1926 When the Duke and Duchess of York christened six-week-old Lillibet in May 1926 at Buckingham Palace’s private chapel, they probably had no idea she would one day be queen. But 10 years later her father, King George VI, ascended the throne after his…

16 The number of days the team spent in the cave before the first four boys were rescued. 900m How far underground the boys were trapped – more than three times the height of the Telkom Hillbrow tower. 13 000 How many litres of water were being extracted from the cave per hour by the industrial pumps. 15% The dangerously low level of oxygen in the cave. Ironically this was caused by the presence of so many rescue crew members. Experts were forced to pump more oxygen in because if levels dipped to 12% there was a chance the boys could pass out.…

SCHWEINEBRATEN WITH GERMAN POTATO SALAD Pork is big in Germany. This roast pork belly is served with another favourite: potato salad. SERVES 6 PREPARATION: 20 MIN COOKING: ABOUT 1 HOUR 45 MIN 1-2kg pork belly, deboned but with skin on salt and white pepper 10ml (2t) hot mustard 1 onion, cut into quarters 2 apples, cut into chunks ¼ cabbage, coarsely sliced 2 bay leaves 1 bunch of fresh thyme 1 bottle (340ml) beer 250ml (1c) chicken stock coarse salt POTATO SALAD 30ml (2T) olive oil 100g bacon, roughly chopped 6 garlic cloves, crushed 60ml (¼c) apple cider vinegar 15ml (1T) sugar handful of fresh parsley 1kg baby potatoes, cooked and halved TO SERVE apple wedges to garnish (optional) Preheat the oven to 170°C. 1 Season the pork on the…

MATTIFYING, long-wear foundations can leave your skin feeling dry – but that doesn’t mean you have to skip your base altogether. Rather switch to a hydrating foundation. This kind is great for people with dry skin or those who need an extra dose of hydration in harsh weather. What are hydrating foundations? Regular foundations are long-lasting and often have a mattifying effect but the benefits come at a cost – these products can cause your skin to dry out. Hydrating foundations, on the other hand, don’t promise long wear or a matte look. Instead, they focus on moisturising the face to create a dewy look. Moisturising foundations, which often boast anti-ageing properties, can be used by people with dry skin throughout the year but those with combination or oily skin…

WHEN you’re hunting for a job, a tip-top CV is crucial ammunition. It’s not easy condensing your work experience into a page or three – yes, it needs to be that concise – but it’s worth spending the time to get it right. We ask the experts how it’s done. THE BIGGEST MISTAKES 1 SIZE MATTERS Spare a thought for those who have to sift through reams of applications and keep it as concise as possible. “CVs that are pages long and wordy are a no-no,” says Tamara Wolpert of Viv Gordon Placements in Cape Town. “The person receiving your CV is more than likely receiving multiple CVs – sometimes hundreds of them – and wants to be able to get to the relevant information as quickly as possible.” Keep…

WHAT’S HAPPENING TO ME – AND WHY NOW? I was hijacked four months ago. The hijackers took my car and got away with my cellphone, handbag and some cash that was in the car – but luckily left me on the side of the road. At the time I was so thankful I’d survived that I felt good. My car was insured, the handbag was an old one and so the only problem I had was cancelling all my bank cards and getting a new driver’s licence. At the time I patted myself on the back for surviving the ordeal with so few psychological consequences. But a week ago I started having nightmares and couldn’t stop crying. I feel as if life has no meaning and I’ve lost interest in…

ORANGES AND LEMONS Want to improve your mood? Smell an orange. Several studies have found the scent of oranges can reduce stress, improve your mood and make you feel more awake. Try inhaling the smell of one every morning or dab orange oil on your wrists, and feel the citrus feel-good love! Run out of deodorant? Rub a slice of lemon on your skin – your body odour will disappear immediately. It won’t block your sweat glands and it’s all natural too. KIWIS Trouble sleeping? Have a kiwi. Researchers at Taiwan’s Taipei Medical University studied the effects of kiwi consumption on sleep-deprived volunteers and found eating the fruit daily was linked to substantial improvements to both sleep quality and quantity. The study involved 22 women and two men between the…

TO THE POINT Interviewer: “So tell me, what do you consider your greatest weakness?” Job applicant: “Honesty.” Interviewer: “Really? I don’t believe that’s a weakness at all.” Job applicant: “Well, I don’t give a rat’s fart about your stupid opinion.” NO RUSH Restatrant manager: “We’re known for our snails.” Ctstomer: “I can see why – one of them’s just been serving me.” TAKING THE GAP My wife left me this morning. At first I felt sad and lonely. I didn’t know what to do with myself. But then I went out and bought a motorbike, threw a wild, loud party and got to meet some other women. I think my wife may not be so pleased when she comes back from work this evening. CLOSE SHAVE Woman: “So, how many…

The Durban songbird recently cemented her status as one of South Africa’s hottest new talents when she scooped three Sama awards: album of the year (for Rose Gold, her debut), best female artist and best newcomer. The former Idols contestant’s breakout track was 2015’s Back to the Beach with Kyle Deutsch. Since then she’s gone from strength to strength, with Rose Gold – released in October last year – going gold. We caught up with the singer, whose name means Glory of God in Hebrew. Did you ever think you’d be a three-time Sama winner at the age of 23? “Not at all! I thought it would take me a lot longer to get there. It’s a huge blessing.” Did you go out and celebrate afterwards? “Actually, I was so…

‘I’ve been blessed with one of the most interesting roles in daytime television’ SHE’S baaaack . . . and this time she promises she’s a changed woman. Bold fans are still reeling at the shock return of Sheila Carter, the show’s resident psycho who for years has wreaked havoc on the Forrester family. From baby-snatching to murder and faking her own death, she’s done it all and more. In fact, the last time we saw her on our screens – more than a decade ago – she’d kidnapped Ridge and Brooke on their South American honeymoon, but disappeared again soon after they were rescued. But this being soapieville, no one ever really goes away forever. Bold’s favourite super-villain is back, having spent time in jail where she re-evaluated her life…

They might have tied the knot two years ago but as far as American R&B singer CIARA and her football quarterback hubby RUSSELL WILSON are concerned they’re still on honeymoon – and they’re celebrating their relationship in none other than Cape Town! The couple flew to the Mother City after a family trip to China with their…

Fans instantly noticed reality TV star KYLIE JENNER’s thinner lips when she recently posted a picture with her friend ANASTASIA KARANIKOLAOU to Instagram – prompting the 20-year-old to confirm she’d removed her fillers. The mother of baby Stormi (5 months) first got fillers at 16 after admitting she felt self-conscious about her thin lips. She’s since turned her penchant for a pout into a lucrative cosmetics line, Kylie Cosmetics, which is reportedly worth $420 million (about R5,6 billion). We hope her customers don’t mind the toned-down look . . .…

PAYING IT FORWARD BEING a tad cynical, I was sceptical about the concept of paying goodness and kindness forward. Recently one of my staff waited on a table, giving her customers her best. They seemed happy as they enjoyed their meal. When they were done a gentleman from the party approached me and asked me to process a R1 000 tip on a bill of R300, and asked me to hand the money to the waitress, who burst into tears of joy, disbelief written all over her face. The gentleman shared with me that at one point he’d been destitute and without work for three years. After being given the opportunity to minister and spread the gospel, he’d turned his life around and decided to perform random acts of kindness.…

Need something to keep the kids occupied? We have the perfect magazines for you! YOU Games: Play + Learn (R42) is filled with educational games for the foundation phase that are so fun your kids won’t know they’re learning. And if they’re curious about everything from how a GPS works to which animal is the fastest, get hold of YOU Did You Know? Issues 1 and 2 (R55 each) feature colourful, detailed illustrations about all sorts of interesting things. To order your copies go to youstore.co.za or contact Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or at johan.terblanche@media24.com.…

THE GODPARENTS Louis has six godparents – one more than his sister and two fewer than his big brother. Like his siblings, all of those chosen to lead the little prince through the Christian faith are close friends and family, with William and Kate once again eschewing the tradition of honouring a member of British nobility or a European royal with the title of godparent. But why so many? The duke and duchess want their children to have plenty of love and support as they grow up, says Robert Jobson, royal editor of the Evening Standard newspaper. “There’s a feeling that because of their role as members of the royal family they need as many confidants as they can get apart from their parents.” Nicholas van Cutsem He’s been a…

SHE was a cheerful young woman who loved animals. From the moment Lizette van Schalkwyk clapped eyes on Christi-Ann Roberts she liked her – which was why she was happy to offer her a job on her farm and a roof over her head. For months Christi-Ann, a distant cousin of Lizette’s husband, Willem, lived with the couple, sharing meals at their table. But what Lizette (47), owner of the Zanchieta wild cat farm near Bloemfontein, didn’t known was Christi-Ann (25) and Willem (49) were having a steamy affair right under her nose. Behind the stables, on secret trips together . . . And all the time Lizette thought her marriage was rock solid – so she was stunned when Willem divorced her to be with Christi-Ann. That was the…

HE WAS loved by celebrities, revered by royalty and adored by ordinary South Africans. But what was Nelson Mandela really like behind the scenes when the gaze of the world wasn’t on him? Was he really so charming and relaxed all the time, or was there another side to him? No one knew him as well as the people who worked for him and got to see him in action every day. To coincide with the 100th anniversary of Madiba’s birth, dozens of his former staff members have shared their memories of him in a stunning new book, I Remember Nelson Mandela. From bodyguards to his personal chef and ministers in his cabinet, they all have incredible stories to tell of their encounters with a remarkable man. For reviews of…

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THIS casual jacket is perfect for weekend wear. The scarf is made separately then joined to the neckline in the making up of the jacket so that it becomes part of the main garment. The textured pattern is simple and all the shapings are basic, making this an ideal pattern for all knitters with moderate skills. MEASUREMENTS To fit bust 76-82 (86-91;96-102;107-112; 117-122)cm Actual bust measurement 85 (96;104;115; 126)cm Length from shoulder 63 (63;65;65;67)cm Sleeve length 46 (46;47;47;48)cm MATERIALS Note: the jacket has been designed using Stylecraft Alpaca Tweed Chunky yarn, an imported yarn that’s available online. It’s made with a mixture of viscose, acrylic and alpaca and you get 135m per 100g ball. You could use any other chunky yarn of your choice – check the metreage on the…

BATH-TIME HYGIENE ESSENTIAL Dettol has expanded its range to include a product specially formulated for bathing. New Dettol Disinfectant Liquid with Aloe Vera is gentle on skin* and kills 100 illness-causing germs**. Be sure to add it to your daily bathing routine. Available at all major retailers and wholesalers. Get yours at R19,99 for 125ml and R59,99 for 750ml. Disclaimer:*Use as per indicated dosage instructions on label. Not for use in children below the age of one. **Reference: Data on file. Recommended usage as per label directions. NEW PORK SAUSAGES TO LOVE Eskort has added three delicious varieties to its range of pork sausages. You may know and love the Gold Medal pork sausages, but be sure to try the new Jalapeño, Peppadew® Peppers & Feta and Mediterranean varieties –…

LEO 22 JULY – 22 AUG Take stock of your life and set clear intentions  The Sun moves into your sign this week, which means it’ll soon be time to celebrate your birthday and start a new personal year. Inviting your friends and family to share in the fun will be a good opportunity to show your appreciation for their presence in your life. It’s also an opportune week to take stock of the year gone by, as well as to set clear intentions for the year ahead – be they personal aspirations or professional goals. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 6, 52, 50, 22, 42, 9 VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEPT With Venus, the planet of love and relationships, moving through your sign you should feel quite tactile with your…

NEW SERIES He’s best known for playing Dr Ben Warren in Grey’s Anatomy. Now in Station 19 – a Grey’s spin-off also from creator Shonda Rhimes – he reprises his role but swops his doctor’s scrubs for a firefighter’s uniform. The show follows the crew of a Seattle fire station who battle not only blazes but medical emergencies too. After six seasons in Grey’s, playing a doctor who becomes a trainee firefighter was a welcome change, he says. “I’m an action junkie and my character’s an action junkie, so I’m really excited about this.” Jason (46) reckons viewers will love the fast-paced nature of the show. “On Grey’s, the patient changes but everything else is the exact same. Here every situation is different. Are we at a fire? Are we…

GOD OF WAR Platform: PS4  With its over-the-top violence and adult themes this beloved franchise defined the hack-and-slash genre on the PlayStation 2 (PS2) and PS3. Lead character Kratos had an almost endearing hit-first, think-later approach that saw him go on a revenge-fuelled killing spree through the pantheon of Greek gods, including his father, Zeus. With little ground left to cover in terms of character and story, it was clear a sequel would need to do something special. Despite sharing a name with the first game in the series this newest instalment isn’t a remake. Instead it’s set more than a decade after God of War III, and Kratos is older, wearier and a father. The story starts on a sombre note as his son’s mother has just died. Her…

THE PRISON LETTERS OF NELSON MANDELA Edited by SAHM VENTER Liveright How did he do it? How did he spend 27 years in jail then walk free without any evident bitterness, preaching a message of reconciliation? This is the question people often ask about Nelson Mandela. This book, which is being hyped as the most intimate portrait of Madiba since Long Walk to Freedom, offers some clues. During his incarceration he wrote hundreds of letters – to government officials, fellow activists, family members and unyielding prison officials. This anthology consists of 255 of these letters – many of which haven’t been publicly available before. In the foreword his granddaughter Zamaswazi Dlamini-Mandela writes that the letters she finds most poignant are the ones that show what he went through as a…

THE dives, the disasters the goals, the glory – this year’s Fifa World Cup has been one hell of a ride. As we prepare to bid farewell to the sporting spectacle in Russia, we look back on an action-packed, drama-filled, high-stakes tournament that had us on the edge of our seats. If there’s one thing this year’s tournament taught us, it’s that you never know what surprises may be in store – expect the unexpected. CURSE OF THE WORLD CUP WINNERS You’d think winning the previous tournament means you’d stand a decent chance of bringing the trophy home again – or at least getting pretty far in the knockout rounds. Not so. In fact, it seems winning a world cup comes with a hefty dose of bad luck. Will this…

SHIMMER & SHINE 1 Mafikizolo singer and fashion designer NHLANHLA NCIZA‘s platinum-coloured hair paired perfectly with a shimmery gown from her label, NN Vintage Clothing. 2 Actress BOITY THULO was radiant in a classy two-piece by Orapeleng Modutle and topped her look off with a wide-brimmed Gucci hat. 3 TV personality K NAOMI NOINYANE was sleek in a suit that showed off just enough skin. 4 TV personality NOMUZI MABENA dazzled in a sparkly Ryan Keys dress with fringe detailing. POP OF COLOUR 5 Actress NOMZAMO MBATHA turned heads in this cheeky pink two-piece by Rich Factory. 6 Radio star THANDO THABETHE showed off her enviable bod in a Zarth Designs mini with sheer blue-and-gold-top. 7 Actress KHANYA MKANGISA brought some sass in a knockout red minidress by Tuelo Nguyuza…

Singer HALSEY (23) and rapper G-EAZY (29) have split after a year of dating. The Bad at Love hitmaker announced the break-up on her Instagram account earlier this month. Poor G-Eazy – whose real name is Gerald Gillum – was gushing about his now ex-girlfriend just days before her announcement. “She’s so intelligent and so insightful and so understanding. She’s a brilliant human,” he told Entertainment Tonight, adding that they’d just returned from an intimate break in the mountains. But Halsey – who was born Ashley Frangipane – has wasted no time moving on. She was spotted looking cosy just days later in Los Angeles with another rapper, 28-year-old MACHINE GUN KELLY (whose real name is Colson Baker). Seems she has a type. SOURCES: DAILYMAIL.CO.UK, ETONLINE.COM…

THIS year singer TAYLOR SWIFT’s Independence Day celebration was a far cry from the star-studded Fourth of July parties she’s hosted in the past. This was the second year in a row that her home in Rhode Island – which has been visited by some of Hollywood’s biggest names – was empty on America’s birthday, as the Ready for It hitmaker also skipped the fireworks and revelry last year. Instead, the 28-year-old took a much-needed break from her Reputation tour with her boyfriend, British actor JOE ALWYN (27), and spent a few idyllic days on the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Sources say things between the pair are getting serious and Taylor is considering putting down roots in North London, close to where Joe lives. “Taylor loves…

VOGUE PARIS FOUNDATION GALA DINNER 1 I Feel Pretty actress Emily Ratajkowski combined a Paco Rabanne blazer with a revealing chain mail-style top. 2 Former supermodel Naomi Campbell showed off her fabulous figure in a daring Iris van Herpen number at the Vogue Paris Foundation’s annual gala dinner, which raises funds for contemporary collections of the Palais Galliera – the French capital’s fashion museum. 3 Model Kaia Gerber – who during fashion week walked the runway for brands such as Miu Miu and Valentino – looked chic in a silver paisley jacket teamed with a sheer blouse and black pants. VALENTINO 1 Fashion influencer Olivia Palermo stood out in a bright red frock and black heels. 2 Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross turned heads in a plunging Valentino number. GIORGIO…