Innholdsfortegnelse for 20-Sep-18 i You South Africa

I’VE been reading the stories for our upcoming special edition on diabetes and was fascinated by this complex disease. I never knew there were so many facets to it and was amazed every time assistant editor Wendy Stelzmann sent me yet another info-laden piece. I think this might be one of the most important brand extensions we’ve ever done from a health perspective. It’s a must-have for anyone who has diabetes – whether type 1 or type 2. And not just for the substantial section of dietician-approved recipes that will make the life of any diabetic so much easier (they’re also pretty budget-friendly). The magazine is also packed with the latest research, tools and tips on how to manage the condition. Several people who have diabetes share their experiences and…

Gerry and Peter Cedras, reading about your caring and your love for your ill dog (YOU, 6 September) made me and my family so emotional. You’re true heroes, two special boys, so brave to walk so far to save the life of your precious Meisie. We admire you for what you did. SUE BARDENE, EMAIL ■ Peter and Gerry are the heroes of the year. Respect and love to their mom, Henna, who taught them to love and respect all of God’s creatures. There’s hope for our beautiful country. Thank you to all the staff at the Animal Welfare Society for offering to help Meisie and for all the work you’re doing for the communities in Philippi, Elsies River, Mitchell’s Plain and the Cape Flats for 90 years. You deserve…

FOR years she kept quiet about the disease that had taken hold of her body. She feared the worst: that peo- ple would judge her, that she’d be isolated and that the stigma associated with it would stick to her long after she’d healed. Tamaryn Green’s fears were realised earlier this year when she finally dis- closed to people other than her family that she’d had tuberculosis. The 24-year-old who was crowned Miss SA in May this year was then a fi- nalist in the running for the title and spoke about it at a book event hosted by former Miss SA Adé van Heerden. One of the other finalists reacted in exactly the way Tamaryn had feared: she told pageant organisers she was scared of getting TB after being…

It’s the most common form of cancer and usually caused by long-term sun exposure. SYMPTOMS It usually shows up as a small, shiny bump that looks like a flesh-coloured mole or pimple that won’t go away. Sometimes it can be shiny pink or red patches that are slightly scaly or a waxy, hard skin growth. The growths are fragile and bleed easily. TREATMENT OPTIONS There are a range of options: the tumour is surgically cut out (excision), ED&C which involves cauterisation, freezing the cancer cells (cryosurgery), radiation therapy (uses X-rays), laser surgery and Mohs surgery (micrographically controlled surgery). PREVENTION ■ Keep an eye out for new growths or areas of skin that are changing. ■ Use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and wear protective clothing. ■…

MARIANNE’S MEALIE BREAD MAKES 1 LOAF PREPARATION: 15 MIN BAKING: 35 MIN EASY PEASY VEGETARIAN KID-FRIENDLY 125ml (½c) mealie pap 375ml (1½c) flour 30ml (2T) sugar 5ml (1t) turmeric 15ml (1T) baking powder 2ml (½t) salt 45ml (3T) butter, melted 2 free-range eggs, whisked 250ml (1c) vegetable or sunflower oil 310ml (1¼c) milk 1 can (400g) sweetcorn 3 spring onions, finely chopped Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Grease a loaf tin with nonstick spray. 1 In a bowl, mix the mealie pap, flour, sugar, turmeric, baking powder and salt. 2 In a separate bowl, mix the butter, eggs, oil, milk, sweetcorn and spring onions. 3 Combine the wet and dry ingredients and pour into the greased tin. 4 Bake for 35 minutes. TIP To make this bread in a cast-iron…

Loose powders These products are made of extra-fine loose particles of powder and they’ve been around for ages. They’re ideal for people with oily skin because the powder absorbs oil, lasts longer than compact powders and can be layered to better hide imperfections. PROS ■ Can be used as a highlighter under the eyes, on the bridge of the nose, the forehead and on the chin. ■ They’re super-light, giving a smooth and pore-less finish that lasts. CONS ■ You need a brush to apply loose powder – so you have to carry one around for touch-ups. ■ It’s easy to over-apply and end up looking ashen-faced and ghostly. Pressed or compact powders These are effectively loose powders that have been compressed. Pressed powders can be used on their own,…

MANY of us have been there – our car is giving us trouble but the dealership is brushing us off. Luckily there’s a way to get them into gear that you may not know about: lodging a complaint with the motor industry ombudsman of SA (Miosa). This independent organisation helps solve disputes between consumers and service providers in the motoring industry. For example: someone bought a car with 107 000km on the odometer from a dealership, only to find out from another dealership a month later that the same car had already had 135 000km on the clock three years earlier. Or the guy whose scooter broke down after having done only 500km. In both cases the ombudsman found in favour of the consumer, but it can also go in…

HOW LIBRA FITS INTO YOUR LIFE AS A . . . ■ Boss: someone who treats you justly and fairly. ■ Worker: a procrastinator. ■ Colleague: the peacemaker of the office. ■ Friend: an unbiased sounding board. ■ Family member: the one who doesn’t like to get their hands dirty. ■ Life partner: an equal companion. ■ Lover: a pleasing and attentive romantic.…

‘To be successful you don’t need a beautiful face and heroic body. What you need is a skilful mind and the ability to perform’ 1 The 63-year-old’s roots are far from showbiz – he grew up on a farm in Consett in northeast England with his two older brothers, Rupert and Rodney. He was a shy, quiet kid and describes himself as “introspective”. 2 He and former British prime minister Tony Blair were schoolmates. According to the school’s former headmaster, the two were quite opposite in their behaviour – Rowan was “shy and kept to himself ” while Blair was “very outgoing and a model pupil who volunteered for everything”. 3 Rowan was obsessed with all things electrical from a young age and went on to study electrical engineering. He graduated with a…

‘I’m a huge Mariah Carey fan – my first CD was the Emancipation of Mimi’ ■ The 23-year-old singer has made history by becoming the first woman to top three R&B/hip-hop radio charts in the US since Beyoncé did it with Love on Top in 2012. “If you’d have told me five years ago this was how my journey was going to go, I would’ve said you’re definitely lying,” Ella told Newsbeat. ■ She’s of Jamaican and Irish descent and was named after legendary jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald. She was born in London but moved to New York when she was 12. “My mom was a teacher and got a job there.” She returned to the UK after high school and studied creative musicianship. ■ Ella was part of a…

TOUGH CHOICE “My wife told me she’d leave me if I didn’t stop spending so much time at football matches.” “What a shame!” “Yes. I’ll miss her.” JUST KIDDING On the first day of kindergarten the teacher says, “If anyone badly needs to go to the bathroom, hold up your hand.” A little voice from the back of the room asks, “How will that help?” LEFT, RIGHT AND WRONG A three-year-old boy is putting his shoes on by himself for the first time. His mother notices he’s put his left shoe on the right foot and vice versa. “My darling,” she says, “your shoes are on the wrong feet.” The boy looks at his feet then up at his mother. “You can’t fool me, Mom,” he says. “I know they’re…

September 1998 Larry Page and Sergey Brin establish Google Inc. August 2001 Eric Schmidt (now 63) is appointed CEO of Google. He’s the third key figure in the company’s success. Eric says his job is “to manage the chaos at the company, not to get rid of it”. August 2004 Google is listed on the stock exchange at $85 (then R552,50) a share. Last month Alphabet’s shares were worth $1 250 (R18 125) each. June 2006 The verb “google” enters the Oxford English Dictionary. October 2006 Google buys YouTube for $1,6 billion (then R12 billion). August 2011 Google buys Motorola for $12,5 billion (then R87,5 billion). October 2015 Larry Page announces the creation of a new holding company, Alphabet, which owns Google as core business as well as all its…

Super-chic BONANG MATHEBA (31) has been wowing on the streets of the Big Apple! The TV personality – who won style influencer of the year at the recent Glitz Style Awards in Ghana – flew to New York Fashion Week recently with designer DAVID TLALE (43) and musician Anatii. There the trio turned up the heat as part of the #Courvoisier-Moments celebrations. “Spent an afternoon at the Met Museum & kinda went apes**t!” she captioned a photo of her and David channelling Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s recent Apes**t music video. David unveiled his Spring/Summer 2019 collection in what he called a “unique street runway show”.…

SOMEBODY call the fashion police! The rivalry between hip-hop hellions CARDI B (25) and NICKI MINAJ (35) smouldered for more than a year before finally erupting at the recent Harper’s Bazaar Icons bash during New York Fashion Week. The pair, decked out in gorgeous ball gowns, were walking off the red carpet when they crossed paths and came to blows. “They were separated by security but Cardi was still trying to get at her,” an onlooker says. “She took off a giant red shoe and threw it at Nicki, who was being blocked up against a wall by a huge security guard.” Although the rappers had been trading barbs via their songs and social media accounts for a while, things apparently blew up when Nicki weighed in on Cardi’s ability…

LIZ’S MINI-ME LIZ HURLEY’s son, DAMIAN, has certainly inherited his mother’s looks. The 16-year-old model’s latest Instagram snaps show he’s the spitting image of his famous 53-year-old mom, who shot to fame as an actress and model in the early ’90s. Born in 2002, Damian’s the son of the beauty and her ex, billionaire US businessman and film producer Steve Bing (53). BEHATI’S BEAUTIFUL BABIES Victoria’s Secret model BEHATI PRINSLOO (30) doesn’t often post cute photos of her kids on social media – but she recently broke her own rule. The mom uploaded a precious snap of her and 39-year-old Maroon Five rocker ADAM LEVINE’s daughters, DUSTY ROSE (1) and GIO GRACE (seven months), on Instagram, simply captioning the post with two heart emojis. Cuteness overload! WILL AND CARLTON TOGETHER…

She may be a chart-topping superstar with a Golden Globe acting award under her belt, but LADY GAGA had to audition for her role in the upcoming film A Star Is Born. At the Venice Film Festival premiere of the highly anticipated remake earlier this month, Gaga recalled her first screen test with director and co-star BRADLEY COOPER. According to the Perfect Illusion singer, Bradley greeted her with a make-up wipe. “Take it off,” he reportedly said, adding that he wanted her to be completely open, with no artifice. Gaga (32) revealed that Bradley (43) then proceeded to wipe off her concealer, mascara and lipstick. If his actions give you pause, you’re not alone – online commenters immediately voiced their concerns, with one of them describing Bradley’s actions as abusive.…

THE CURSE OF ABUSE Johan Loots didn’t deserve to die (YOU, 6 September) but he’s the one who should be spending 25 years behind bars, not Susan. I speak from experience when I say there’s little worse than being sexually abused, especially by a father or stepfather – men meant to love and protect you. I can’t understand why Mariaan’s siblings are blaming her. For what? Was she just supposed to keep quiet forever and let that monster have his gratification at her expense? When Susan told her daughter, “I had him murdered for you. Remember that,” perhaps it was said in the heat of the moment while in a state of shock at being arrested and not meant in the way it sounded. She admits she’s said things in…

Our eldest son lives in America with his wife from Kazakhstan, our daughter lives in Scotland with her Irish husband and our youngest son lives in Australia with his Swedish wife. I always take a file full of YOU educational pull-outs for our grandchildren in my suitcase when we pay them a visit. WINNIE CLARENCE, SUNNINGHILL Isidingo’s scriptwriters should be fired. The soapie’s no longer worth watching. Almost every night racism is brought up. It’s not acceptable when we’re fighting for unity and peace in SA. I’m disgusted. DIANNE, SMS Isidingo is getting disgusting. We really don’t want such gutter TV. TURNED OFF, SMS I thought your readers would enjoy this picture of my five-year-old daughter, Emily, just chillin’ with her YOU magazine. LAURA RUSSELL, EMAIL The story Triumph after…

APPLE This body shape has no defined waist and smaller hips. The bust is usually medium to large. WHAT WORKS BEST • Structured jackets – the harder fabric creates a defined shape. • V-necks or wrap tops and dresses – the V shape at the neckline draws the eyes down to elongate the torso. • A broad belt to cinch the waist and create shape. • A dress with a waistline to helps define the waist. • High-rise pants – they create a good silhouette. TOPS SKIRTS PANTS JACKETS & COATS DRESSES PEAR This shape has larger hips, with a slim waist, smaller bust and narrow shoulders. WHAT WORKS BEST • Shirts with collars and high, square or off-the-shoulder necklines to create width on top and balance out your proportions.…

Silicone sponges This silicone pad is the hottest product on the beauty scene. It’s covered in a thin layer of plastic, making it easy to use as it smoothly glides over the skin. Unlike traditional sponges it doesn’t absorb any product, so there’s no wastage. It’s also versatile. Unlike ordinary sponges, you can use it to apply primer, and it’s suitable for both liquid and compact foundation. Blenders There are variations, but these sponges are usually shaped like a teardrop, with a rounder bottom and a pointy tip. The body of the sponge is used to blend foundation or concealer, and the tip blends product into tight corners, such as the inner corner of the eyes and around your nostrils. Contouring sponges The shape is similar to an hourglass, bulging…

■ Replace meat with beans. Try beans instead of meat in stews, soups and casseroles. ■ Add beans to salads, chilled or warm. They make for a tasty and filling salad as a standalone meal, but you can also add them to side salads. ■ Make healthy dips by blitzing a can of beans (drained) with garlic cloves, a little water, a little olive oil, salt and a squeeze of lemon juice. ■ Mix beans and grains such as rice or couscous. This is a good way to turn an incomplete protein into a complete one.…

THURSDAY ■ THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123 ★★★ 2009, 106 min, 16VL, e.tv, 23:00. Thriller. Armed men hijack a New York subway train. John Travolta. ■ THE THREE STOOGES ★★★ 2012, 92 min, PG, e.tv, 01:00. Comedy. Three dim brothers try to save an orphanage. Sean Hayes, Will Sasso. ■ STREET KINGS 2: MOTOR CITY ★★ 2011, 92 min, 16SNV, e.tv, 02:40. Crime drama. A narcotics cop and a homicide detective team up to catch a killer targeting cops. Ray Liotta. ■ LEGO: SCOOBY-DOO!: HAUNTED HOLLYWOOD ★★★ 2016, 75 min, A, M-Net, 04:40. Animated comedy. Amateur detectives look into a case involving an old movie studio. FRIDAY ■ THE RAINBOW TRIBE ★★★ 2008, 90 min, PG, e.tv, 14:30. Comedy. A rag-tag group of children at a summer camp help their…

WHERE do authors get their ideas? If John Boyne got R5 for every time a reader asked him this, he’d be stinking rich. But it’s with this persistent questioning about his creative process that fans pretty much handed him the inspiration for his latest novel on a plate. The Irish writer, who’s best known for his bestselling 2006 novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, has been winning rave reviews for A Ladder to the Sky, a dark satire about a writer who has big dreams but zero imagination. We called John (47) at home in Dublin to quiz him about his new offering. So John, the question all writers dread: where do you get your ideas? It’s a mystery. It’s one of those questions writers don’t even want to…

THE FIRST PURGE Horror. With Y’lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis and Joivan Wade. Director: Gerard McMurray. 18DHLPSV. This is where it all began: the American government conducts a social experiment to see if it can be rolled out to the rest of the country. For 12 hours the inhabitants of New York’s Staten Island can kill, plunder and commit any crime they want without consequences. They have the chance to leave the island before it’s locked down, but if they stay they get $5 000 and have to wear contact lenses containing video cameras to record the carnage. To make matters worse most of the residents live under the breadline and will do anything for a better life. One of those who decides to stay is druglord Dmitri (Noel from Insecure),…

SWEETENER By ARIANA GRANDE The past year has been crazy – a break-up, regaining her confidence after a terror attack and getting engaged to comedian Pete Davidson – and Ari expresses all her feels on this album, which went to No 1 on Billboard. Producer Pharrell Williams’ signature quirky beats and 808 drums can be heard on flawless pop treats like REM. A flawless delivery. – MAXINE PETERS KAMIKAZE By EMINEM Following the failure of Revival, Kamikaze is the return to form die-hard fans have been waiting for. Em is angry and spitting fire, reminding us who’s boss in the game. “Don’t tell me about the culture,” he raps on Fall. “I inspired the Hop-sins, the Logics, the Coles, the Seans, the K-Dots, the 5’9s, and oh, brought the world…

WHAT does the future hold for public transport on Earth? Almost anything seems possible – one day huge rockets might even take you to the other end of the world in less than an hour! High-speed trains and airline jets are the last big innovations in public transport we’ve seen since the ’50s. The first successful high-speed rail line, the Shinkansen (bullet train), was launched in Japan in 1964. Since then only minor advances have been made in all forms of public transport, rather than completely new ideas being introduced. The latest airline jets may be lighter or more fuel-efficient than their predecessors but they don’t really differ that much from the first commercial jets. The same applies to the latest cars, ships and trains. The modern versions look different…

COIFFS and curls, whirls and twirls and weird and wonderful configurations of trimmed and teased hair sticking out in all directions. The hirsute pursuits at the British Beard and Moustache Championships recently got underway – and from wacky Union Jack suits to a medieval gentleman’s get-up, there was no shortage of over-the-top outfits. But it’s undoubtedly the fuzz on the many faces that provided jaw-dropping moments. Looks range from wild and woolly beards to impeccably manicured handlebar moustaches and everything in between. The flamboyant masterpieces were displayed loud and proud in the British seaside town of Blackpool. The charity fundraiser organised by a Blackpool bearded men’s club was started in 2012 and showcases the talents of men who’ve turned growing and grooming facial hair into an art form. “First of…

SHE’S in her element when she has a drill or a hammer in her hand and is engrossed in an ambitious home-improvement project. With her bobbing bun and often unintended puns, she has viewers of her SuzelleDIY YouTube channel in stitches. But how would she cope with dirty nappies and a crying baby? It’s hard to imagine because Suzelle doesn’t seem to have a maternal bone in her body. Fortunately her creator, Julia Anastasopoulos, definitely does – as the proud new mom gazes at the sleeping baby in her arms her face is flushed with love. There are no jokes or sharp one-liners as Julia (35) tells us how little Zoe Annabelle Kruger, who was born two months ago, has rocked her and husband Ari’s world. “It’s blown my mind,”…

She’s been serving us some serious travel goals. Model and reality TV star BLUE MBOMBO (27) has been turning social media fans green with envy with posts of her idyllic Greek holiday. Duchess Blue, as she’s also known, tells YOU her trip was made even more heavenly thanks to her perfect travel buddy, twin sister BROWN MBOMBO. “We do most things together. She doesn’t put pressure on me and understands if I can’t afford something, so I don’t feel pressured into wanting to afford something. She knows me better than anyone else,” Blue dishes on their trip.…

JOHN KRASINSKI has a busy schedule, but he’s never too busy for his family. The actor, who’s set to star in upcoming series Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, recently told US People that even his gruelling shoot for the Amazon TV show couldn’t keep him away from his wife, actress EMILY BLUNT (35), and their daughters, Hazel (4) and Violet (2). “We always set up a base, and I always want the base to be with their mom. And I’ll do the flight time,” the 38-year-old revealed. That meant criss-crossing the ocean – from Montreal to London and back – since Emily was working on upcoming film Mary Poppins in the UK at the time. “Family for me is a non-negotiable thing. So, if I’m honest, I was shooting 6 000…

HE’S not exactly a household name, but GEOFFREY OWENS might become one after he recently made headlines for doing something most of us do daily: a hard day’s work. US website Fox News recently posted an article that many claimed “job-shamed” Geoffrey (57), who played Elvin Tibideaux – husband of eldest Huxtable daughter Sondra – on The Cosby Show from 1985 until 1992. The actor recently started trending online after a shopper shared photos of him working as a cashier at a New Jersey branch of Trader Joe’s, a US retailer. But many of Geoffrey’s peers – including actors James Woods, Terry Crews and former Sabrina the Teenage Witch star Nate Richert – stood up for him on social media, commending his work ethic. Acrimony director Tyler Perry even offered…

THE WONDER OF LIFE A BEAUTIFUL day begins with a beautiful mindset. When you wake up, take a second to think about what a privilege it is simply to be alive and healthy. The moment you start acting as if life is a blessing, I assure you it will start to feel like one. Let’s be grateful for the people who make life so much more bearable with their laughter, their sincerity and their humanity. Let’s stop worrying about things that don’t matter. You want more money but there’s someone living in poverty. You want a husband, there’s someone out there who doesn’t have parents. You want to wear a killer outfit but someone’s looking for anything to wear just to stay warm. Don’t waste your time on things you…

Treatment and regular check-ups could mean the difference between life and death. And yet in 2016, about 124 000 people died of tuberculosis in South Africa, according to the 2017 WHO Global TB Report. WHAT IS TB? Tuberculosis is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the lungs and can be spread to other parts of the body. It’s an airborne disease spread through water droplets in the air so coughing, sneezing, talking and even breathing can spread the disease. TB is the leading cause of death worldwide, with 1,8 million people losing their lives each year, according to TB Proof. One in 100 people in SA become ill with TB a year. About 438 000 people fell ill with TB in SA in 2016, according to the 2017 WHO…

SHE thought little of the pesky pimple on her nose. For two years it appeared and disappeared so she didn’t really give it much attention. Until it started to bleed. It was then that Margaret Gardiner decided to get it checked out – and the diagnosis changed her life. The former Miss Universe went to see a dermatologist in early August and Dr Jenny Kim insisted on doing a biopsy. “She said to me, ‘If we treat it like a pimple and it’s cancer then it will continue to grow’,” Margaret tells YOU. Days later her fears were confirmed – she had a basal cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer (see box). Just two days after her 59th birthday on 21 August, Margaret, now a glamorous Hollywood reporter,…

BRAAIED MASALA STEAK GATSBY The Gatsby is a much-loved street food in SA. We’ve turned it into a toasted braai sandwich, cooked to golden-brown and crispy perfection. SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION: 20 MIN COOKING: 45 MIN MASALA STEAK 15ml (1T) oil 250g beef strips 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 15ml (1T) roasted masala 2,5ml (½t) turmeric 250ml (1c) beef stock salt and freshly ground pepper SPREAD 125ml (½c) mayonnaise 45ml (3T) mango atchar 2 chillies, chopped (optional) GATSBY 1 broad French loaf or ciabatta handful of fresh coriander 100g cheddar cheese, grated 1 portion cooked chips Make a braai fire with enough coals to toast the Gatsby. Position the grid high above the coals. 1 Masala steak Heat the oil in a deep pan and stir-fry the…

MY WIFE SAYS I’M ADDICTED TO PORN Q My wife caught me watching pornography and has told her whole family and all her girlfriends that I’m addicted to it. She can’t believe that porn is just a relaxing pastime and doesn’t replace her. She tells me she knows that when I make love to her I think about all the porn scenes I’ve seen on the internet and that she doesn’t turn me on anymore. This is partly true because she’s gained a lot of weight since we got married 10 years ago and although I like women that carry some weight I don’t find obese women attractive. I’m not willing to give up the porn because it helps me to relax and I have a stressful job. At the…

LIBRA 23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER It's a great time to set intentions and goals  The Sun moves into your sign this week, meaning it’s soon time to celebrate your birthday and embark on a new personal year. You may want to opt for inviting your friends for a bash or escaping with your partner on a peaceful weekend for two. It’s furthermore a great time to set intentions and goals for the next year, including personal aspirations, professional ambitions, bucket-list wishes and lifestyle aims. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 51, 7, 3, 44, 36, 45 SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV It’s a week in which the green-eyed monster can cause havoc in your life, with you either being the culprit or on the receiving end. Whether mistrust disrupts your love-life,…

Maurice Swift dreams of being a world-famous author but there’s one big problem: his total lack of imagination. But he doesn’t let this hold him back. Because he’s utterly incapable of coming up with good ideas for his novels he steals them from friends, lovers and even other authors. It’s a long time since I’ve encountered a protagonist who’s so rotten. Maurice is vain, self-obsessed and so hungry for fame that he’s willing to go to any lengths to get published – even murder. This is a tale of unbridled ambition that rips along at a rollicking pace with plenty of playful jabs at the egocentricities of authors and the pomposity of the literary world. To sum it up in one word: wonderful!…

FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL True-life drama. Based on the memoir by British actor Peter Turner (Jamie Bell), this film follows the final years of once-great American movie star Gloria Grahame (Annette Bening). It looks back at their relationship – Gloria was almost 30 years Peter’s senior – as she becomes increasingly ill with breast cancer and is cared for by his mom (played by the inimitable Julie Walters) in 1981 in Liverpool, England. It’ll probably be a bit depressing and slow for most viewers but the movie is also quite touching, with stunning performances from the leads who were both nominated for a Bafta. – JANE SURTEES 2017. 101 MIN. 16DLS. ALSO ON DSTV BOX OFFICE. 24 HOURS TO LIVE Sci-fi thriller. If you’re into guns, death and…

■ During the Middle Ages touching another man’s beard without permission was grounds for a duel. ■ Alexander the Great made all his soldiers shave as he believed beards were dangerous in hand-to-hand combat. ■ If the average man never shaves, his beard would grow up to about 8,5m. ■ In days gone by, kings were known to attach three beard hairs to a wax seal to add credibility to any royal message. ■ In 17th century Russia, Peter the Great imposed a beard tax as he wanted his countrymen to become more like the “modern” Western Europeans he’d met on his travels. ■ The longest beard ever recorded belonged to Norway’s Hans Langseth. It measured 5,33m at the time of his death in 1927. ■ A US study found…

■ An infinite library at your fingertips Google can find practically everything you can possibly ask within seconds. ■ Changing the brain Research has shown that having everything available online is starting to change the way our brains are wired. Experts also believe it has a significant impact on our attention span because we no longer need to remember anything. ■ Turned people into commodities Google has detailed profiles of all of us based on our use of Google products and devices. This information earns the company more than $100 billion (R1,5 trillion) a year in advertising revenue. ■ A more “democratic” world As Larry and Sergey stated at the outset, Google has to a large extent democratised access to information and education. For years their motto was, “Don’t be…

Spring has sprung for the Duminys! JP and SUE DUMINY welcomed their second daughter, ALEXA-ROSE, on Spring Day and wasted no time showing off their latest bundle of joy on Instagram. “Thank you Lord for the amazing blessing of family. Welcome to the world Alexa-Rose Duminy,” the 34-year-old Proteas cricketer captioned a family snap while Sue (33) described their older daughter ISABELLA as being a “proud big sis”. Congrats guys!…

5 minutes to make yourself something to eat – what’s it going to be? A sandwich – wholewheat bread and avocado, anytime. 4 people you’d invite to a dinner party? I’d definitely ask Robert Gumede and Patrice Motsepe, with my foundation’s banking details on the plates just in case they feel generous while enjoying the meal. The other guests would be the talented Robert De Niro and the wonderful Graça Machel. 3 people you love to follow on Instagram? Black Coffee and local comedians Skhumba and Mashabela Galane. There’s always motivation and laughter. 2 things that are on your bucket list? To visit Scandinavian countries – I’m curious after seeing documentaries based there – and to shoot more films. 1 thing you’d tell your teenage self? To have respect for…

LILY ALLEN has gained a reputation for her brutally honest confessions. Her latest revelation? Loneliness and postnatal depression led her to hire female prostitutes while on tour in 2014. But after it emerged that the British singer – who shares daughters ETHEL (6) and MARNIE ROSE (5) with ex-husband SAM COOPER (40) – had slept with female escorts, she was quick to defend her actions. “It’s not like, steamy, raunchy, although that’s what the tabloids have made it out to be, as a ‘lesbian prostitute sex romp’ – which I guess it was, in a way,” says Lily (33). “It was more about a time that I was feeling incredibly lonely . . . I was at my wits’ end. I was looking for anything. Looking for an outlet.” The…

VANILLA ICE Many years after his music career ended, Vanilla Ice (50) became involved in the property industry, specialising in home improvements. The rapper, whose real name is Robert Van Winkle, even hosted a home improvement show called The Vanilla Ice Project which aired on The DIY Network. FREDDIE PRINZE JNR In 2016 Freddie Prinze Jnr released his first cookbook, Back to the Kitchen, and he now works as a chef. “My mother worked in restaurants her whole life,” Freddy (42) says of his passion for cooking, adding that while growing up he learnt many life lessons in front of a stove. KEVIN JONAS While his brothers Nick (26) and Joe (29) are still making sweet music, Kevin Jonas (30) has left the bright lights behind for life as a…

STYLE STAR HARPER’S BAZAAR ICONS DAILY FRONT ROW’S FASHION MEDIA AWARDS RALPH LAUREN’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY VENICE FILM FESTIVAL GQ MEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS LONDON…