Innholdsfortegnelse for 14-Mar-19 i You South Africa

I CONSIDER myself to be fairly organised – mostly on the work front. I’m not as good with life admin, I must admit, but I’m generally able to juggle a few balls without many tears. I’m not sure I could survive the microscheduling trend though. The thought of planning every single minute of my day makes me break out into a cold sweat. I probably wouldn’t be able to in any case but still – I don’t think I’d want to. By the sounds of it, this new system for boosting productivity works for some and there’s benefit to it, especially if you have many tasks and tend to procrastinate. Of course, a friend and colleague pointed out Bill Gates, a fan of microscheduling, probably doesn’t have to deal with…

This whole debacle at Eskom is ridiculous (YOU, 28 February). My husband was at Kusile last week and there was plenty of coal there. While he was being shown around there was a grinding noise and iron filings were collecting on the floor in front of them. The engineer standing by didn’t know what to do. Surely if he was a proper engineer he’d have known? It seems people aren’t properly trained or qualified to hold the positions they’re in. No wonder we have a problem with our electricity if all the power stations are overstaffed and underutilised because of ignorance. My husband was back there yesterday and the whole place was shut up because of strikers and so it goes on and on. Bad management is why we’re having…

IT SEEMS everybody who is anybody is part of this club these days: the big Five-O, the half-century milestone, the decade that used to be considered dried up, over the hill and one step away from being put out to pasture. But no longer. Thanks to a breed of age-embracing, practically flawless women, turning 50 is no longer something to be baulked at. Middle-aged spread? Menopausal middles? What’s that again? These days the fabulousat-50 club is the one to aspire to. SANDRA BULLOCK The lowdown It’s safe to say the Oscar winner is in the best shape of her life. According to Trevante Rhodes, who starred with Sandra in the creepy thriller Bird Box, she’d show up every day before set in her workout gear then throw herself into work…

FLORA Park in Polokwane is like many middle-class South African suburbs: a mix of single- and double-storey homes, neat lawns, good schools and a shopping mall. It also has a park, an open patch of land where you’ll often find teenagers hanging out at weekends smoking and drinking, residents say. But after what happened on the last weekend of February no one will ever look at this park the same way again. The battered body of musician and student Thoriso Themane was found here, less than 2km from his family home. The 28-year-old’s family and friends and the greater Flora Park community are still reeling from the gut punch of his brutal death, which his alleged killers captured on cellphone videos that circulated widely in the days following the slaughter.…

AS I stir my morning cup of coffee I glance down at my phone. Today there’s no time for my usual leisurely trawl through emails and social media: in exactly three minutes and 30 seconds I’ll have to wake my children and start getting them ready for school. And after that, for the rest of the day, I’ll be sticking to a carefully worked out routine to ensure not a moment is wasted. The reason for this clock-watching? I’m trying out microscheduling, a new fad that’s all the rage in Silicon Valley. Microsoft founder Bill Gates and SpaceX genius Elon Musk swear by it – they’re both such control freaks they break their days into five-minute chunks. Productivity coaches are hailing it as the perfect antidote to distractions and interruptions…

Even President Cyril Ramaphosa is a little worried at the increasing number of controversial pastors. While on the election campaign trail in Cape Town, he said the matter had come up for discussion in government, which would engage with religious leaders instead of dictating regulations. “We’re now given an opportunity to engage faith-based organisations on how we can work together to ensure we rid our country of bogus religious leaders who are taking our people for a ride, who are doing things that are so shocking and hoodwinking people into believing they raised someone from the dead.” Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva, chairperson of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities, has gone head-to-head with some of the most controversial pastors in the country…

Fibre is found mostly in plants and isn’t broken down during digestion. Unprocessed grains, such as rye and quinoa, and vegetable skins contain insoluble fibre, while dried legumes, nuts and fruit such as apples are rich in soluble fibre which absorbs water. SUPER SOURCES (fibre per 100g) LEGUMES (raw weight) Butter beans 21,6gWhite kidney beans 25,4gLentils 11,8g GRAINS Wheat bran 44gRice cakes 11,7gProvita Ancient GrainsCrispbread 10,2gRyvita Crispbread 10,2gWholegrain bread 1,5g DRIED FRUIT Prunes 15,1gApricots 21,1gDates 7,9gFigs 17,1gRaisins 7,1g NUTS Almonds 14,3-14,9gHazelnuts 9,8gBrazil nuts 9,4gWalnuts 6,6gPeanuts 8,3gSunflower seeds 4gDesiccated coconut 23,3g FRESH FRUIT Apples 2gGranadillas 14,8gQuinces 6,4gGuavas 3,6gOlives 4,4gBananas 2,8gFigs 3,7g VEGETABLES Brussels sprouts 4gPeas 4,6gMixed veg 4,8gCarrots 3,1gBroccoli 3,5gSweet potato(unpeeled) 3gCabbage 2,8gMushrooms 2,8gSpinach 3,2gOnions 2g ■ See our 7 February issue for more info on fibre.…

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THE insults came hard and fast. It wasn’t the first time she’d been taunted, teased and targeted – she’d endured plenty of that at school. But this time the bullying was coming from complete strangers on social media. And it was relentless. Nomvelo Makhanya tried to laugh it off at first. After all, being a celebrity means weathering criticism from online trolls and TV viewers who can’t quite distinguish between real life and soap-opera storylines. But eventually the Scandal actress cracked. “I was in a really low place,” says Nomvelo (23), who was diagnosed with depression and anxiety in 2016. And all because haters targeted her over the shape of her head. It all started when Lindiwe, Nomvelo’s character, dropped out of university and tried to break into the music…

MANY medical aids offer preventative care tests or scans for conditions such as cancer and heart conditions to stem serious medical conditions and the costs of treating serious illnesses. Bur preventative care or screening benefits depend on the plan you’re on and might be restricted according to age groups, says Deon Heydenrych, a medical aid broker at Secure My Future. Here’s a breakdown of the various options and which screenings and tests could be covered by your medical aid and which ones might not be paid for from your savings. 1 CAPITATION PLAN OPTIONS With this type of plan the monthly premium is calculated according to the main member’s monthly income and usually applies only when the main member earns less than a certain amount – for example, R9 000…

IT’S a modern Cinderella story: a young woman bootstraps herself from an abusive relationship via stripping and reality TV fame to music stardom – winning over celebrity fans and pushing many boundaries along the way. Now Cardi B (26) has made history by becoming the first female solo artist to win a Grammy for best rap album – not bad for a “regular degular shmegular” girl from the Bronx who launched her music career just a little more than three years ago. Meteoric is the best way to describe her rise in rap – although the trajectory wasn’t always smooth. In the dog-eat-dog world of rap, Cardi has been slut-shamed, branded talentless and called illiterate because of her Spanish accent. Haters even laid into her after her Grammy victory, saying…

THANK U, NEXT ARIANA GRANDE Six months after Sweetener, on the eve of her first Grammy win, Ariana dropped her fifth studio album, which took just a week to write. These aren’t fluffy pop tracks. She addresses her insecurities on Needy, reveals her relationship woes on Ghostin, gets cocky on Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored and oozes confidence on 7 Rings. Top vocals and meaningful lyrics make it feel as if you’ve read a page from Ari’s diary. – MAXINE PETERS TOAST TO OUR DIFFERENCES RUDIMENTAL The third album from the British drum-and-bass collective features 16 tracks and a bunch of artists – from Jess Glynne and Macklemore on These Days and Rita Ora on Summer Love to Stefflon Don and soul star Ray BLK on Scared of…

DSTV LUCKY MAN SEASON 3 Starts Sunday 10 March on M-Net City at 21:40. This slick British series is an unusual mix of fantasy and cop procedural. Based on an idea by late, great comic-book genius Stan Lee, it follows Detective Inspector Harry Clayton (James Nesbitt), a recovering gambler who receives an ancient bracelet from a mysterious woman (Sienna Guillory). He can’t remove it and soon discovers it gives him supernatural luck – but if he uses it too much to his own advantage terrible things happen to those around him, including his estranged wife (Eve Best) and protégé (Amara Karan). At the start of season 3 Harry is framed for the murder of his former lover, Isabella (Thekla Reuten). Joining the cast is Rupert Penry-Jones (Black Sails, The Strain)…

SHE packed on 16kg to play a feisty, temperamental queen plagued by ill health and prone to gluttony and she did it all the good old-fashioned way – by eating a lot. Olivia Colman was offered prosthetics to pad her out but she refused them because, well, that’d be cheating. If you want to get under the skin of someone, you have to do as they did. And when it comes to Queen Anne, that means tucking into mountains of cream cakes, piles of sugary biscuits, platters of sweet meats and globs of gilded marzipan. Food is, as one critic put it, also a “pawn in the vindictive battle for power and affection” between the two women in Anne’s life: Sarah Churchill (Rachel Weisz) and Abigail Masham (Emma Stone). And…

He’s never shied away from topics that are uncomfortable, so it should come as no surprise that the subject of comedian JOHN VLISMAS’ latest show is death. But it’s not only bitingly funny, it’s also poignant because the idea for the show was sparked by the loss of his dad, Spiro, last year. Called The End, it’s in many ways John’s most personal, raw routine to date and he even talks about his father’s last moments. “I’ve always said the best comedy is horror’s neighbour. And the ultimate horror is our own death, mostly because we have grandiose ideas of self as a species,” he says. “If there really is a heaven why are funerals sad? Because deep down we all know it’s the end.” ‘Safe comedy is offensive to…

I commend Jason Goliath for not wasting money on a lavish wedding (You 28 February) to enjoy a great holiday, and wish them well. But wearing jeans and trainers in a church is not on! They could’ve just dressed smartly in God’s house! NOT IMPRESSED, SMS Amanda, I think you’re missing the point about invisible work (YOU Say, 28 February). Some of us have lovely partners who just don’t pull their weight around the home and with children. We don’t all want to rush off and divorce just to struggle along. It’s 2019 not 1950. CONTENTED, SMS Thanks, YOU, for my illustrated New Testament Bible . It’s greatly appreciated. ELMO GOOSEN, ROSENDAL I must compliment your reviewer for an excellent, succinct review of the astonishing film The Favourite (YOU, 28…

Thoriso’s alleged attackers are believed to be members of a Polokwane gang known as the Madhura Squad, loosely based on the Afrikaans word “duur”, which means “expensive”. Images on social media of the teens, aged 15 and 16, show them flaunting their pricey clothing, including Nike and Adidas shoes, drinking alcohol and flashing cash. A member of the gang’s WhatsApp group posted an image of the Madhura Squad “prayer”, which reads, “Our 911, who art in madhura squad/forgive us for our murderin as we forgive those who fight us/lead us to Brutal Fruit not Black Label/for this the madhura squad forever and ever in Beast’s name.” In a video explaining who they are, they describe themselves as “the kids our parents warned us about”.…

HER hopes for her future were those of most other young women: a loving husband, a caring father to her child, a home filled with laughter. But all of that was shattered by one shocking phone call last September. It’s heartbreaking, Berta Wessels* tells us in her small flat in eastern Pretoria. Berta (46) is the mother of Mariaan*, former fiancée of Nicholas Ninow (21), the man accused of raping a child in a Dros restaurant (YOU, 11 October 2018). Her daughter’s life is a nightmare as she comes to terms with the shocking nature of the alleged crime the father of her two-month-old baby committed. She’s not ready to talk about it yet so her mom and dad, Johan* (51), are speaking to us on her behalf. The signs…

6.15am Get up 6.20am Get dressed, brush my teeth 6.25am Put on the kettle. While making coffee, check emails 6.30am Get the kids up 6.36am Start on breakfast and school lunches while they dress themselves 6.50am Make sure the kids are eating breakfast, pack their schoolbags and do their hair 7am See the kids off (they’re collected) 7.05am Log on to my laptop while my breakfast of oats cooks in the microwave 7.10am Work for exactly two hours on a work project (eating breakfast while I type) 9.10am Put two eggs on to boil 9.15am Check emails again and respond where necessary 9.30am-12.30pm Urgent work projects 12.30pm Eat boiled eggs and have a cup of tea while I check my phone to see what’s happening on social media and respond…

TURKISH CHICKEN KEBABS Rotisserie chicken and beef kebabs are popular street food in Turkey. We serve our kebabs the traditional way – with flatbread and a salsa salad. SERVES 6 PREPARATION: 30 MIN MARINATING: 1 HOUR OR OVERNIGHT COOKING: 20 MIN 4 chicken breast fillets, cut into thirds 4 deboned chicken thighs (with skin) salt and freshly ground pepper MARINADE 250ml (1c) plain double-cream yoghurt 30ml (2T) olive oil juice and grated zest of 1 lemon 30ml (2T) tomato paste 15ml (1T) brown sugar 6 garlic cloves, chopped 5ml (1t) each dried chilli flakes, ground cumin, paprika and dried oregano 80ml (¹/3c) olive oil juice and grated zest of 1 lemon 15ml (1T) honey SALAD 2,5ml (½t) salt 2,5ml (½t) dried mint 1 green chilli, chopped (optional) 2 large tomatoes,…

1 CHERRY BLONDE This coppery blonde hue works beautifully with medium to light skin tones because it’s not so light it will make your skin look washed out nor so dark that it looks unnatural. It also brings warmth to your face, making it ideal for people with cool undertones. Try it with long tresses or a bob for a statement look. It’s advisable to have this colour done at a salon because a stylist will know how to bleach your hair (if you’re going lighter) and how to mix tints to get this particular shade. 2 WINE Perfect for medium to dark skin tones, this deep burgundy colour is a safe option. Because it’s on the dark side of the spectrum you won’t have to strip your hair with…

I DON’T TRUST HIS BUSINESS PARTNER Q What type of woman has a long-distance marriage? I know a woman who lives in Johannesburg while her husband lives in London and they see each other only occasionally. I’m asking because she’s a partner in my husband’s business and they work long hours together and also meet at coffee shops to do research. My husband has now started inviting her to our house over weekends to work. If they aren’t with each other on the weekend she’s continually messaging him until late at night. I think her marriage is a farce and that she has designs on my husband. I don’t know whether she’s reciprocated and has invited him to her house during the week without my knowledge. I’ve confronted him about…

■ Ask your medical aid if you need authorisation. If it’s a fund rule that you need pre-authorisation and you didn’t get it, the fund might refuse to pay. ■ Check preferred service providers on the medical aid’s website or plan information booklets. Medical aids usually recommend service providers to whom they pay 100% of screening tariffs. If you choose an out-of-network provider who charges more than the tariff, you might have to pay the excess. ■ Make sure the service provider uses the correct codes on invoices or the medical aid might refuse to pay. Call your medical aid before your appointment to ensure you have the right codes.…

THURSDAY ■ BOYHOOD ★★★★ 2014, 165 min, 16L, e.tv, 23:00. Drama. A look at the life of a young boy from early childhood until the day he goes to college. Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette. ■ THE MAN WITH THE IRON HEART ★★★ 2017, 120 min, 16VL, M-Net, 02:25. War drama. In 1942 two Czechs resistance fighters are sent to Prague to assassinate Reinhard Heydrich, the architect of the Final Solution. Jason Clarke, Rosamund Pike. ■ AWOL-72 ★★ 2015, 82 min, 16VL, e.tv, 03:10. Action. A US Marine in possession of secret government information goes on the run from the local police, the Russian cops and an assassin. Luke Goss, RZA. ■ BEAST OF BURDEN ★★ 2018, 89 min, 16L, M-Net, 04:30. Action. While flying his small plane, a pilot has…

JOLLY GOOD SHOW The Good Doctor, which now makes its debut on Showmax, sees the British actor playing Dr Shaun Murphy, a gifted surgeon who happens to be an autistic savant, a person with autism who has extraordinary skills. He’s hired by a prestigious hospital against the wishes of many of its doctors. The role earned the 27-year-old a Golden Globe nomination last year but career success aside, Freddie says he’s learnt a lot from his character. “Shaun is a better person than me. He’s naturally optimistic and upbeat, tries to see the good in people. I’m perhaps more naturally cynical, being a Brit.” QUIET HANDS Having people in his personal life with autism meant Freddie was familiar with the condition. “But I read a lot, and I watched a…

THE HUNTING PARTY By LUCY FOLEY HarperCollins Emma has gone all out to arrange an amazing New Year’s celebration for a group of friends at a remote estate in Scotland. She’s the newest member of the group and is still trying to impress. The others go way back. Quiet Katie and golden girl Miranda are childhood friends and they met Julien, Giles, Nick, Mark, Samira and Bo at university or soon after. Right from the start there’s friction between the friends and the unexpected arrival of a strange Icelandic couple doesn’t help matters either. Early on Doug, the estate’s gamekeeper, discovers a body after the guests are snowed in during a blizzard. It’s not revealed immediately who it is as the story jumps back three days earlier to when the…

ABOUT 5 000 years ago the regions of Upper and Lower Egypt were united under one ruler and became a kingdom lying at the mouth of the River Nile in northeastern Africa. This civilisation lasted from about 3 100-30 BC and is divided into four main periods: the Early Dynastic Period (3100-2686 BC), the Old Kingdom (2686-2181 BC), the Middle Kingdom (2055-1786 BC) and the New Kingdom (1567-1085 BC). Egypt was then conquered by foreign rulers, including the Nubians, Persians and Greeks. The last pharaoh before the country became part of the Roman Empire was Cleopatra. RULERS The king – or pharaoh – was the mightiest and most important person in Ancient Egypt. People believed the pharaoh was a living god. The word “pharaoh” means “great house” and originally referred…

Since 1989 more than 350 US inmates have been exonerated thanks to DNA testing. These convicts served on average 14 years before walking free, according to statistics supplied by the Innocence Project. Ricky Jackson was released in 2014 after serving 39 years in prison for amurder he didn’t commit. This is the longest sentence of any US inmate found to be innocent. He was just 18 when he was given a death sentence for his supposed role in the murder of businessman Harold Franks in Cleveland in 1975. This was later commuted to life in jail. Two years ago Jackson (now 61) walked free after it came to light that false testimony from a 12-year-old boy had secured his conviction.…

THE GIFT OF GIVING I DROVE home feeling so heavy about the inconsiderateness and disrespect of some people. But then I read the article about Home Affairs heroine Nosipho Mkhupheka (YOU, 28 February) and it really helped to broaden my perspective: the way she doesn’t just send tired waiting people home, but helps them. This implies caring service and selflessness. All of us must try to be as helpful (and tolerant) as we can, even if it means some sacrifice. We should be careful not to equate give and take with swop or exchange, that you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours. If our minds run along this track, it’s small wonder goodwill is in short supply. To help without anticipating reward is true giving. Today you can use…

Don’t let the rat race get you down! Take a moment to de-stress and relax with YOU Leisure. This adult art activity magazine lets you flex your creative muscle and ease the tension of a busy work week. Colour in the gorgeous artworks, follow the mazes, connect the dots, find the hidden pictures and just have fun! You can even frame your creative work for all to see. To get your copy go to youstore.co.za or contact Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or at johan.terblanche@media24.com.…

Crimes committed by children are treated on a case-by-case basis, lawyer Precious Nkabinde says. Under-18s who are convicted of crimes can serve their sentence under house arrest or at a juvenile detention facility. It’s up to the national prosecuting authority (NPA) to decide if the teen suspects in this case will be charged with murder or culpable homicide. If the trial goes ahead, a social worker will be appointed to consult with the teens to find out more about their lives and the motive behind their alleged actions.…

IN HER sparkling yellow ball gown she looked as if she’d stepped straight out of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast as she floated down the red carpet to meet her Prince Charming. From the get-go, Michelle Reddy was the Belle of the Bachelor ball – and it’s no surprise the raven-haired beauty caught Lee Thompson’s eye early on. The elegant young woman with the perfect skin and dazzling smile was the one he made a beeline for, singling her out to receive the “first impression rose”. Her easy poise and effortless grace were some of the reasons she nabbed that coveted rose in episode one of The Bachelor SA and she even got bachelor Lee (30) to do a romantic waltz with her during their first encounter. “I wanted to…

BAKED CHICKEN WITH PRUNES Prunes and peas add fibre to this tasty dish. SERVES 6-8 PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 40 MIN 8 chicken pieces cake flour, seasoned with salt and pepper oil 2 whole cloves 6 whole allspice 3 cinnamon sticks 2 onions, sliced 3 garlic cloves, bruised 3cm fresh ginger, grated 60ml (¼c) tomato paste juice and zest of 2 lemons 250g prunes 50g Turkish apricots 250ml (1c) chai-spiced rooibos tea salt and pepper 375ml (1½c) peas TO SERVE chopped fresh parsley or coriander basmati or brown rice Preheat the oven to 180°C. 1 Coat the chicken in the flour then fry in oil in a heated pot until done. Remove from the pot. 2 Add more oil to the pot and stir-fry the whole spices until fragrant. Add…

WRAP BLOUSE Look effortlessly chic with this flattering foundation piece that suits most body types. By Witchery R599, Woolworths 1 ALL BUSINESS Put a style-savvy spin on your office look with the new power piece – belted, tapered pants. Wear them with block heels and a sling bag. 2 OFFICE CHIC If you buy only one coat this year, make it a mixed-texture blazer. Team it with a pencil skirt and bold heels. 3 SCHOOL RUN Smarten up your jogging-pants-and-sneakers combo with an elegant wrap top and smart necklace. PAPER-BAG PANTS This must-have item is at home in the office but can easily be dressed up or down as the occasion demands. R169,99, MRP 1 LUNCH VIBES Liven up a natural, earthy look with leopard-print items. 2 CLASS ACTION A…

WE’RE constantly bombarded with messages about how important vitamins and minerals are, but many of us don’t know exactly what they are, how much of them we need and why we even need them. Our bodies are constantly undergoing chemical and electrical processes to keep them working properly. These processes need a balance of minerals to perform vital functions, including making new cells, maintaining blood pressure, building up our bones and carrying oxygen around the body. As with vitamins, we can get the minerals we need from our food. CALCIUM Necessary for the formation of strong bones and teeth from birth and throughout adulthood. It also plays a role in blood clotting and blood pressure, muscle contraction and relaxation, transmitting nerve impulses and hormone and enzyme activity. Foods rich in…

PISCES PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MARCH It’s the perfect time for a fresh start It seems you might be on the receiving end of lucky breaks that’ll enable you to make huge progress in your professional life. Though commitment and dedication may be required, you’d be wise to make the most of opportunities coming your way. It’s the ideal week to review your career goals and revise your personal aspirations. With this being the beginning stage of a personal year, it’s the perfect timing for a fresh start. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 6, 14, 15, 8, 39, 11 ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL Your year is drawing to a close, which makes for an opportune time to slow down and catch your breath before making a fresh start. It’s…

EARLY START The 21-year-old was born Gabriella “Gabi” Wilson to an American-Filipino family in San Francisco in the USA. A piano prodigy at age 10, she appeared on The Today Show where she covered Alicia Keys’ If I Ain’t Got You. She went on to compete in Radio Disney’s Next Big Thing before being signed at 14. This multi-talented muso – she plays electric, acoustic and bass guitar and drums too – is also a skilled songwriter too. THE STAGE NAME H.E.R. is an acronym for “Having Everything Revealed”. But she says she’s chosen to reveal little about herself and wants to be seen as mysterious. “I want it to be about the music – its honesty and realness. I’ll reveal who I am in due time,” says the singer,…

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP Action comedy. Set before Avengers: Infinity War (2018), this film starts by showing what Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), aka Ant-Man, has been up to since Captain America: Civil War (2016). Scott is almost at the end of his two-year house-arrest sentence when a strange dream persuades him that Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), inventor of the Ant-Man suit, and his daughter, Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), need his help. They’re wanted by the authorities because of their connection to Scott and have been trying to save Hope’s mom, Janet (Michelle Pfeiffer), from another dimension. While attempting to build a machine needed to reach her, Hank, Hope and Scott must evade criminals as well as a mysterious masked figure who all want the technology. Like its predecessor, Ant-Man…

It’s the question on everyone’s minds as South Africa starts serious preparations for the 2019 national elections. After a year of corruption-busting, mudslinging and new players entering the ever-growing political field in South Africa, who’ll come out victorious in the elections? Looking at trends and especially the last local elections, Joubert – a former parliamentary journalist – argues that this might be the first election in 25 years in which no party wins an outright majority. Which means that deals will have to be done. Joubert takes the reader through all the possible scenarios and examines the options available to all the parties. Will the ANC have to form a coalition to stay in power? And if so what will happen if it has to turn to Julius Malema and…

IT’S hard to imagine she truly believes it but she’s sticking to her story and that’s that. “I can clearly feel that I’m black,” Martina Big says firmly. “But it’s hard to find the right words to describe it.” “It”, in this case, relates to the fact she was born white with blonde hair and blue eyes, yet now believes she’s transformed into a black woman. The German-born model started injecting herself with melanin two years ago to darken her skin, which is now a deep mahogany hue. But she recently caused an uproar by declaring she’s now changed race. The model is so convinced of this, she even believes she and her husband, Michael Eurwen (31), will be able to conceive black children. “Yes, they [the doctors] said they’re…

HE WAS a high-school dropout one step away from starvation, surviving on nothing but a few mouthfuls of porridge as a devastating drought stripped his homeland of food and hope. But for William Kamkwamba, watching his loved ones suffer was too excruciating to bear. There had to be something he could do, he thought – something that would uplift his community and deliver them from despair. And that meant coming up with a way of finding water, the life-sustaining liquid that had long since dried up in his village in Wimbe district, Malawi. So, armed with nothing more than a pile of old library books, his dad’s bicycle and bits and pieces scavenged from a scrapyard, the then 19-year-old built something that would not only change the fortunes of his…

CLUE It was pretty clear from a young age that this young lady was headed for the modelling world. Answer CLUE His smile has developed into a cheeky grin and he admits to having been something of a “problem child”. Answer CLUE She’s just had two little ones of her own who are sure to be doted on and get a whole lotta love. Answer CLUE Cute as a button as a kid, the actress blossomed into a beauty with a strong sense of right and wrong. Answer CLUE Looking straight ahead to a bright future – there’s a crown in store for this one! Answer CLUE It’s her voice that brought her fame, but these days her workouts are also putting her in the spotlight. Answer…

PINK LETS HER HAIR DOWN It’s already been a busy year for PINK – she recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, took the Brit Awards by storm with an electric performance and released a new single, Walk Me Home. But the 39-year-old found a gap to enjoy downtime with husband CAREY HART (43) after recently celebrating their 13th wedding anniversary. Although their romantic Mexican getaway looked blissful, Pink and Carey, like many other couples, have had their share of ups and downs. And a recent revelation has shocked us! The What about Us singer recently told talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres that she needed several stitches after injuring herself while taking a knife to Carey’s tyres in 2003. “It was Thanksgiving. The holidays are stressful,” she said.…