Innholdsfortegnelse for 28-Mar-19 i You South Africa

I’VE been doing a lot of travelling lately and was more than a little nervous when I read about the Ethiopian Airlines crash – especially when I got ready to buckle up on a flight to Durban and opened my email. “What Are the Chances Your Plane Crashes?” read the subject line of one of the newsletters I get every day. I decided I’m not going to open it at all because I could do without the extra nerves, but I couldn’t help but think of it the whole way through the flight. Of course, the rational part of my brain knows what the stats say: you’re far more likely to die in a car accident than a plane crash. But plane crashes make headlines because they’re usually devastating, with…

I was amazed to read that Barbie has turned 60 (YOU, 14 March). I’m 62 and I have a Skipper doll, Barbie’s little sister. My parents gave her to me when I was about eight years old. I’m willing to part with her if anyone is interested. LORRAINE, SMS Have any other readers found canned dog food marked as containing “chunks” to be smooth and decidedly not chunky? I’ve tried two brands and found the same in both. This is false advertising. ARLENE CHAPERON, SHARONLEA Isis bride Shamima Begum has reaped what she sowed (YOU, 7 March). Thank goodness the British government has stood up for once and stripped this unpleasant individual of her citizenship. She put her family through a lot of anguish without a care for them. CONCERNED,…

THEY’RE one of the most famous couples in the world, a golden pair blessed with the kind of charisma and clout that open doors all over – even, it seems, ones to the formidable fortresses belonging to The Firm. In fact, George and Amal Clooney are so in with the House of Windsor they’re making more headlines because of their association with the royals than anything to do with Hollywood or human rights. The first sign the Clooneys were in favour was when they attended the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, last year – something of a surprise to many as the Clooneys hadn’t been known to have royal connections. Now it’s become clear just how deep that friendship runs. George (57) and Amal (41) have…

WHEN their dad was alive he covered their faces with scarves when they went out, shrouding them from the prying eyes of a fascinated world. After his death they started emerging from the shadows and tried to get on with the business of growing up. But Michael Jackson’s children were never going to live “normal” lives – he was simply too controversial a figure for that. And now, a full 10 years after his death aged 50, his children are struggling more than ever as the legacy of a man who was adored and abhorred in equal measure lies in tatters. The documentary Leaving Neverland, a harrowing two-part, four-hour account of two men’s accusations of childhood abuse at the hands of Michael, has reportedly left the Jackson children reeling. Paris,…

CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH SALSA VERDE MAKES 12 MEDIUM MEATBALLS SERVES 4 PREPARATION: 20 MIN CHILLING: 30 MIN COOKING: 15 MIN CHICKEN MEATBALLS 100g sunflower seeds 500g chicken mince or 4 chicken breast fillets, finely chopped 1 red onion, chopped 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated 15ml (1T) each fresh or dried thyme and rosemary 5ml (1t) each salt and freshly ground pepper grated zest of 1 lemon 125ml (½c) porridge oats 1 egg SALSA VERDE handful of fresh basil handful of fresh parsley 4 sprigs of fresh mint leaves 2 garlic cloves, chopped 4 gherkins, chopped 15ml (1T) white wine vinegar 5ml (1t) Dijon mustard 80ml (¹/3c) olive oil salt and freshly ground pepper TO COMPLETE oil for shallow-frying 500g pasta of your choice, cooked until just done but…

Keep them clean Not only do dirty hands and nails look terrible, they transfer germs. Making sure they’re clean is the first step in caring for their wellbeing. SANITISERS VS HANDWASHES You should wash your hands at least six times a day, the World Health Organisation (WHO) advises. But which is better – hand sanitiser or a traditional soap-and-water wash? ■ Sanitiser is great when you don’t have access to water or if you live in a drought-prone area. It’s convenient to carry in your handbag and is ideal for wiping away germs and bacteria, but if your hands are extremely grubby, it won’t be as effective. ■ Another drawback is that because sanitiser consists of between 60% and 95% alcohol it can dry out your skin. So make sure…

It’s not the nicest procedure. But if you wait until you develop visible symptoms, it could be too late. That’s why it’s important to start asking your doctor about colon exams from the age of 50. The best exam is a colonoscopy, in which an endoscope – a thin, flexible tube with a light and a camera – is inserted into the colon. Don’t stress – it’s a safe procedure and is over in about 20 minutes. Some people find a colonoscopy too off-putting, preferring faecal testing, which involves stool samples being examined for blood and signs of cancer. Although it’s less invasive than having a colonoscopy, the results are less reliable and the testing has to be done more often. And if the faecal testing does discover something abnormal,…

SOUTH Africans are more likely to take out funeral policies for their children than for their spouses, research shows – but studies have also revealed that few people really understand how child cover works. WHO CAN YOU TAKE OUT COVER FOR? Generally you won’t be limited to only biological or legally adopted children, says Nthabiseng Sethabela-Makoeng of FNB Life. Adults can take out cover for foster kids and stepchildren as well as grandchildren. There might be certain conditions, for example that stepchildren qualify only if they were dependants of the main member at the time of death. Foster children must be legally registered as dependants of the main member at the time of death. No medical tests are necessary. The legal age for taking out a funeral policy is 18,…

The 70-year-old from Essex in the UK currently owns 29 reptiles. Sue says she’s spent almost £135 000 (R2,5 million) since 1992 on her collection, which includes carpet pythons, boa constrictors, Burmese pythons and rainbow boas. The former belly dancer even converted their coach house (garage) into a separate home for her pets, with double glazing to help keep them cosy. Caring for them doesn’t come cheap and Sue forks out about £300 (R5 700) a month on her slithery friends. “My pension is about £500 (R9 500) a month, so I’m left with little for myself after caring for them. But if they’re not looked after properly, they get nervous and can become dangerous. “A lot of these snakes come from warmer, more humid climates so I’m spending £250…

■ Ricky is a passionate animal activist who often uses social media to create awareness about the atrocities of trophy hunting, keeping wild animals in captivity and the fur trade. ■ He grew up poor on a council housing estate and says he didn’t realise his family were working class until he went to varsity and “everyone spoke like the queen”. ■ He’s been with bestselling British author Jane Fallon since 1982. They don’t have kids. ■ His net worth is estimated at a whopping £71 million (R1,3 billion) but he’s said he’s never been driven by money. ■ Ricky has appeared in several movies including Night at the Museum (2006), Stardust (2007) and Ghost Town (2008). His next film is the animated comedy Flanimals, which is based on a…

CAPTAIN TOAD: TREASURE TRACKER Platforms: Nintendo Switch and 3DS The Wii U might not have been a popular console but it was great and had some wonderful games. Captain Toad is one of them and now gamers have a chance to experience it on the Nintendo Switch and 3DS. Players guide Toad around cube-shaped levels, collecting hidden coins and gems while activating switches and platforms to defeat enemies and explore. The levels are fun and easy to complete on the first pass, but completing unlocked challenges is where the real task lies. Toad is as cute as ever and the game is bright, colourful and fun, even on the 3DS. A must-play for those who like interesting puzzle games with depth.…

SARAH LABUSCHAGNE (9) How do you come up with your Wimpy Kid stories? My inspiration is everyday life. It’s funny you should ask that today because as I was flying down here I just started writing the next book, laying out the framework. A lot of it’s from my imagination, some of it’s from my memories but most of it’s from everyday things that happen to me. ZACHERY KOTZE (9) Which character was most like you at school? Greg Heffley. He’s sort of an exaggerated version of me. His flaws are my flaws but they’re really magnified in him and so I have fun projecting my own faults onto Greg. ANOUK VAN DER BERG (9) What’s the best part of your job? Getting to meet the kids who motivate me…

MEN-SEEKING CLASSIFIEDS 40-ish means 48. Artist means unreliable. Adventurer means has had more partners than you ever will. Affectionate means possessive. Handsome means pathological liar. Communication important means just try to get a word in edgewise. Emotionally secure means medicated. Employed means has a part-time job stuffing envelopes at home. Enjoys art and opera means snob. Free spirit means substance abuser. Friendship first means trying to live down a reputation as a player. Fun means annoying. Good listener means hard to pull a word out of him. Intuitive means your opinion doesn’t count. In transition means needs a mommy to look after him. Light drinker means boozer. Looks younger means if viewed from far away in bad light. Loves travel means if you’re paying. Open-minded means desperate. Outgoing means loud.…

THE Soho Hotel in London – it’s a place where I’ve interviewed countless celebrities. Actors, pop singers, comedians, all on the publicity trail with something to promote. Stars whose careers depend on them being visible and immediately recognisable. Jacquie Davis is the total opposite. Her job requires her to remain completely anonymous. Lives depend on it. “I have to blend in,” she says. “I have to be a grey person.” She is a close-protection officer, which is security industry speak for bodyguard – so for her it’s weird to find herself the centre of attention as the inspiration behind a new movie. Thirty years ago Jacquie left a job working for the police in order to hire herself out to anyone who wanted help to avoid being killed, kidnapped or…

When you pop your own pimples your brain releases dopamine, the feel-good neurotransmitter that provides “a little hit of pleasure”, American neuroscientist Heather Berlin explains. Basically, you feel a combination of physical release of pressure as well as a mental sense of relief. You feel a similar sense of relief just from watching someone else pop a pimple, she says. Our desire to pick and groom could be biological, says UK sexologist Diana Fleischman. She was talking to US magazine The Cut about the “vicarious thrill” we get when watching people pick things out of their bodies. “We evolved in an environment where there were tons of ectoparasites such as flies, lice and ticks, which would transmit disease. Humans have evolved to groom each other to avoid these.” Fleischman says…

They still haven’t officially confirmed it, but a pic doing the rounds on Twitter of DJ ZINHLE JIYANE and rapper AKA sharing a kiss says it all – these two are definitely back together. The rapper’s family and friends, along with Zinhle and their daughter, Kairo, were at the The Sun Arena at Times Square in Menlyn, Pretoria, recently to support his AKA Orchestra on the Square concert. Zinhle posted an adorable picture of her and Kairo wearing matching white outfits at the show with the caption “Supporting Daddy”.…

DANIEL RADCLIFFE is taking on much meatier roles since his innocent Harry Potter days. The actor was recently spotted puffing on a cigarette and dressed in a ‘70s-style shirt and slacks while on set in Adelaide, Australia. The 29-year-old is filming Escape from Pretoria, in which he plays South African Tim Jenkin (now 71) in a film based on Tim’s autobiography, Inside Out: Escape from Pretoria Prison. The former activist was imprisoned in 1978 for being involved in covert anti-apartheid operations for the African National Congress (ANC). Looks like a role Daniel could really get his teeth into.…

FURRY FAN The royal seems delighted to meet up with Domhnall the Irish wolfhound, the Irish Guards’ mascot. GOING GREEN for St Patrick’s day, Kate steps out in a new emerald Alexander McQueen coat – believed to have cost at least £3000 (R57 000) – for a traditional Irish Guards parade. PUSSYBOW PERFECT Kate offers a different take on this £790 (R15 000) Gucci blouse – seemingly wearing it back to front while visiting a London learning centre. LADY IN RED Looking ravishing on Commonwealth Day in a Catherine Walker coat she first wore in 2014. KINDLY KATE Showing her maternal side as she bends down to compliment a little girl on her T-shirt. SECOND-TIME STUNNING Spectacular in a recycled Alexander McQueen dress – she first wore it to the…

GLAD FOR CHAD I’m so happy Chad le Clos has found the love of his life (YOU, 14 February). I’ve been following his swimming career for some years now. He’s been flying the South African flag high. Win or lose, Chad is always the first to shake the hands of the other contestants. Well done, Chad. Hope you and Jeanni will be very happy. DELIGHTED, SMS IF YOU DON’T ASK . . . Recently there have been many articles offering advice on how to make your money go further. I wish to share some areas where I’ve saved, especially as a pensioner. There are many like myself who’ve been overpaying service providers. Most have pensioner rebates when you reach 60 but they don’t advertise them and you don’t get them…

I co-manage The Bold and the Beautiful Facebook fan page for SA fans and we’re all devastated that the show has been taken off SABC (YOU, 28 February). People are angry and feel a deep void as a lot of us have watched the show from day one. It became a crucial part of our lives, a way to unwind after work. There’s an online petition on our fan page, The Bold and Beautiful Ones from South Africa. More than 900 people have signed it but we need more signatures. Even if you’re not a fan but have a family member or close friend who is please contact SABC and talk about it on social media. We all want The Bold back. LISA HAYDEN, EMAIL ■ I’ve just returned from…

WHEN the first shots rang out Imam Gamal Fouda was busy leading hundreds of worshippers through their Friday afternoon prayers. Standing at his elevated podium, he wondered if there was a fault with the sound system – that was the only thing he could think of that could be causing the repeated pop-pop noises. Not for a moment did it cross his mind that the three loud bangs he’d just heard at Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, were gunshots. Only when the armed gunman burst in did it become clear what was happening. Women, the elderly, young children – right-wing fanatic Brenton Tarrant (28) spared nobody. Even when the green carpet of the mosque was stained red with blood he wasn’t done. He drove to another mosque, about…

SHE’S been busy as a bee, broadening her horizons beyond our borders and building her empire across the world. When she’s not rubbing shoulders with Trevor Noah she’s strutting along the streets of New York City, dressed to the nines as if she’s in a scene from Sex and the City. Bonang Matheba has been bombarding her social media followers with envy-inducing pictures of living it up in the Big Apple – and now we now why. Thity-one-year-old Bonang, who’s already a household name in South Africa, is making moves to move somewhat permanently to become a Queen B abroad too. From June the Mahikeng-born presenter will be based in New York. “I started house-hunting last year but I haven’t found what I’m looking for,” she tells YOU. “I viewed…

FORMER caterer Christine Capendale not only loves cooking, she’s an excellent baker too – and she’s particularly well known for her practical cooking classes. TRAY-BAKED BUTTERFLIED CHICKEN WITH GREEN SAUCE SERVES 4 PREPARATION: 30 MIN MARINATING: 1 HOUR COOKING: 40 MIN 1 large chicken 30ml (2T) lime juice 15ml (1T) chopped fresh oregano or rosemary 2 garlic cloves, crushed salt and pepper 5ml (1t) paprika 60g crumbled feta cheese 60ml (¼c) olive oil 4 sweet potatoes, washed and cut into rounds GREEN SAUCE 60ml (¼c) chopped fresh coriander 60ml (¼c) chopped fresh parsley 60ml (¼c) rocket 60ml (¼c) crème fraîche 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped grated zest of 1 lime salt and pepper Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a roasting pan with baking paper. 1 To butterfly the chicken, place…

HOW DO I GET MY OLD SELF BACK? Q I used to be such an energetic person and had a lot of self-confidence. I not only had confidence in my own abilities at work but was willing to take calculated risks that always paid off. I was happy and achievement-driven. Then two years ago I got a new manager who broke down everyone in my department. If we did something good he took the credit for it, and if something went bad he simply hung us out to dry. Every day he found fault with me and told me how stupid, ignorant and inadequate I was and that I’d never amount to anything. Two months ago he was fired because the top manager eventually caught him out in fraud. My…

■ Make sure the broker and company who sell you the policy are registered with the financial sector conduct authority (FSCA). You can call the FSCA (0800-203-722) to confirm registration. Financial service providers must conform to the FSCA’s ethical code and if they don’t, you can report them. Also make sure the same life insurance provider’s name and registration number appear on your policy contract. ■ If you pay your premiums in cash, ask for a receipt for each payment and keep it as proof. The name of the insurer and your policy number must appear on the receipt. It’s best not to pay in cash – registered insurers shouldn’t be insisting on cash payments, according to the association for savings and investments South Africa (Asisa).…

1 Top-grossing tour of 2018 His Divide tour topped the 10 highest-grossing tours of 2018, earning the singer-songwriter £342 million (about R6,5 billion). He beat fellow singer and friend Taylor Swift, who came in second with £273 million (R5,1 billion). Quite an achievement for the singer, who was discovered by US actor Jamie Foxx. 2 Performing for Queen Elizabeth After his hugely successful debut album, 2011’s Plus, he received several performance invitations, but few topped being asked to play for queen and 10 000 members of the public on 4 June 2012 for the British monarch’s Diamond Jubilee. 3 Swifty’s a fan Taylor Swift announcing she’s a fan of his music and choosing him as one of the opening acts for her 2013 Red tour catapulted him…

THE MEG Sci-fi action. When a research mission into the Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench goes awry, rescue diver Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham) is called in to bring the crew back to safety. But in the process a megalodon – the largest shark known to man and thought to be extinct – escapes the trench. Although the premise is over the top, the movie succeeds in creating tension and keeping you interested in the characters. The plot is predictable and doesn’t bring anything new to the disaster movie genre but The Meg has enough campy drama and action to offer audiences some fun. If you want to see The Stath fight a massive shark, this movie is for you. – FRANCO HAVENGA 2018. 109 MIN. 16HLV. ALSO ON DVD. DOWN A…

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MELTDOWN By JEFF KINNEY Puffin When Greg Heffley’s school is shut down due to a massive snowstorm he and all the other kids are stuck at home. His mom wants him to cut down on screen time so Greg and his best friend, Rowley, go for a walk and end up in a snowball fight with some of the neighbourhood kids. They build a fort and as the snow piles up, so does the conflict between the Lower Surrey Street kids and Upper Surrey Street gang. This is the 13th book in the Wimpy Kid series and I found it just as amusing and fun as the others, although it was a bit slower. One of the things I like is how real it…

ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL Be careful not to burn valuable bridges It’s a week in which you’re likely to be wrapped up in yourself and focused on your own concerns. Directing your energy should result in rapid progress with your goals, whether personal or professional. Although you can look forward to a productive week, there’s a downside too. You may be insensitive to the needs and wants of others, which could result in hurt feelings. So tread gently to avoid burning valuable bridges. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 20, 27, 24, 34, 38, 48 TAURUS 20 APRIL – 20 MAY Go-getting Mars moves into your financial horoscope this week, which makes for a time to be dynamic about money matters. As a Taurus you value material security, so you probably…

SUNDAY 10 MARCH 2019 07.38am Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 carrying 149 passengers and eight crew takes off from Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa en route to Nairobi in Kenya, a journey that usually takes just two hours. 07.41am Captain Yared Getachew (29), a pilot with 8 000 hours of flying experience, sends a panicked request for permission to turn the plane back after it accelerates to an abnormal speed. Air-traffic controllers scramble to divert two other flights. They report seeing the Boeing lurching up and down – a sign something is catastrophically wrong. 07.42am Controllers clear the plane to return to the runway and the Boeing banks right but climbs higher all the time, swiftly reaching an altitude of 2 620m and a speed of 705km/h. 07.43am All contact…

FOR decades the world has known her chiefly as Oprah Winfrey’s bestie – the person most often snapped at the TV tycoon’s side at glitzy parties, media events and even on holiday. But there’s so much more to Gayle King than Oprah’s plus-one. The 64-year-old is a media star in her own right. She’s a highly accomplished news anchor with a shining track record that includes three Emmy awards. She’s not afraid to take on any issue or guest, no matter how challenging or controversial – and they don’t get more challenging or controversial than R&B hitmaker R Kelly, who’s facing charges of sexual abuse yet again. Gayle’s professionalism and composure during her recent explosive interview with the singer made headlines around the world – especially the contrast of a…

‘When I was younger I thought I wasn’t smart. I didn’t have a conventional or higher education. Now, after starting a business, I feel okay with identifying myself as smart’ – JESSICA ALBA (37) ON FEELING VALIDATED BY THE SUCCESS OF HER $1-BILLION (R14,5-BILLION) BUSINESS, THE HONEST CO ‘I feel like if I’m on The Voice I’m going to get it’ – JOHN LEGEND (40) ON TAKING A JOB ON THE VOICE BECAUSE COACHES ADAM LEVINE AND BLAKE SHELTON HAVE BOTH BEEN NAMED PEOPLE’S SEXIEST MAN ALIVE ‘We bonded over an In-N-Out burger about three years ago at the Golden Globes. He stole one off my table’ – KATY PERRY (34) ON HOW SHE MET FIANCÉ ORLANDO BLOOM (42) ‘I wanted to name her Rose. I really liked that name,…

CIARA AND SIENNA The singer recently took to Instagram to show off her gym-honed body – and her cute-as-a-button daughter, SIENNA (1), during a recent family holiday in the Bahamas. The girls were joined by Ciara’s American footballer husband, Russell Wilson (30), and son Future (4), whom Ciara (33) shares with rapper Future (35). JAMES AND HIS BLONDE BROOD CSI: Cyber star JAMES VAN DER BEEK recently treated his 672 000 Instagram followers to an adorable snap of his kids. The former Dawson’s Creek star and his producer wife, Kimberley, are parents to OLIVIA (8), JOSHUA (7), ANNABEL LEAH (5), EMILIA (2) and GWENDOLYN (nine months). That’s quite a handful! ROB AND HIS MINI-ME Actor ROB LOWE and his younger son, JOHN OWEN, made time for a quick selfie recently…

WE ALL know 95% of men can never find anything. For years I’ve had to find “missing” items for my husband. An item could be right in front of him but he’d be unable to find it because it didn’t jump into his hand or “I’d moved it”. This morning he called to tell me he couldn’t find the TV remote (yes, ladies, there is such a thing) so I ran through all the possible places it could be – his pocket, the fridge, under the bed – but he insisted he’d looked everywhere. I asked him to switch the call to video mode on his phone and let me have a “look around”. Thirty seconds later I found the remote. My husband works in Mogadishu, Somalia, and I’m in…

We all need a break from the humdrum and a chance to replenish our souls. YOU Leisure (R49) is just the escape you need! It’s a magazine for adults filled with art activities with a South African theme. Colour in the gorgeous artwork, follow the mazes, connect the dots, find the hidden pictures and have fun. It’s just what you need to de-stress! Get your copy delivered to your door when you order online at youstore.co.za or contact Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or at johan.terblanche@media24.com.…

Although three other people were initially detained, authorities now think Brenton Tarrant (RIGHT), an Australian, might have acted alone. Family members revealed that as a child growing up in the city of Grafton, New South Wales, Tarrant was a loner obsessed with guns and violent videogames. He was overweight and as a result was relentlessly bullied at school. But in his teens he became a fitness fanatic and ended up working as a personal trainer at a gym. After his father, a garbage collector, died of cancer in 2010, Tarrant travelled the world, eventually settling in New Zealand. The day after the shootings he made his first court appearance, smirking and giving a white supremacist sign. He’s subsequently dismissed his lawyer, Richard Peters, and indicated he intends representing himself. Peters…

■ This rare condition affects one in a million people worldwide and occurs when the hepatic veins are narrowed or obstructed by blood clots. ■ Symptoms include abdominal pain, an oversized liver or spleen, severe nausea and vomiting. The exact cause is unknown but some cases are related to excess red blood cells, sickle cell disease, inflammatory bowel disease or connective tissue disorders. ■ Treatment includes surgical widening of the affected veins, portal vein bypass surgery in which blood flow is diverted from one vein to another, or inserting a stent in the vein to maintain blood flow. ■ In more aggressive cases like Shani’s, a liver transplant might be necessary.…

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THURSDAY ■ PLAYING FOR KEEPS ★★ 2012, 105 min, PG13, e.tv, 23:00. Romantic comedy. A former soccer player who’s fallen on hard times takes over as coach for his son’s team. Gerard Butler. ■ ONE IN THE CHAMBER ★★★ 2012, 91 min, 16VL, e.tv, 00:55. Action. An assassin working both sides of a gang war finds himself at the mercy of an unknown enemy. Dolph Lundgren. ■ THE WEDDING INVITATION ★★ 2017, 90 min, 16L, M-Net, 03:00. Comedy. Three friends try to get dates for a wedding. Rainy Kerwin. ■ AN UNCOMMON GRACE ★★★ 2017, 90 min, PG, M-Net, 04:30. Drama. An army nurse returns to her grandmother’s farm where she gets involved in solving a murder. Jes Macallan. FRIDAY ■ KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS ★★★★ 2016, 101 min,…

Five years after The Lego Movie overwhelmed audiences with its gorgeous animation, witty humour and sweet story, The Second Part offers pretty much the same but without the novelty factor and with more of the real world included. The first film ended with Dad (Will Ferrell) finally allowing his son, Finn (Jadon Sand), to play with his Lego but that meant little sister Bianca (Brooklynn Prince) could join in with her Duplo set. To the Lego inhabitants of Bricksburg this means alien invaders, who pretty much destroy their city, forcing them to live in a Mad Max-style wasteland. Construction worker Emmet (Pratt) remains as upbeat as ever, which starts to work on the nerves of best friend Lucy (Banks). But when the unstoppable General Mayhem (Stephanie Beatriz) from the Systar…

HE HAILS from the rather boring-sounding town of Plainville, Massachusetts, but there’s nothing ordinary about Jeff Kinney (48). For instance, readers would be astonished to know that although his Diary of a Wimpy Kid books are some of the funniest in contemporary children’s literature, his preferred place to do most of his writing is in a graveyard. While he’s known as one of the most successful and productive authors on the planet, consistently releasing a book a year, he suffers from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), which means he struggles to concentrate. And even though he’s the proud owner of a bookshop he’s the first to admit he hasn’t read a physical book in years. We caught up with the bestselling American author in Cape Town during his recent Diary of…

‘SELVYN Davids! The golden boot! Where’s Maradona?!” You can’t blame the commentator for going a little over the top during a recent game in Vancouver, Canada. Blitzbok Selvyn’s ball skills are something to behold – and the years he spent playing soccer as a kid certainly come in handy on the rugby field. They led to his team scoring a sensational try against Wales in the World Rugby Sevens tournament in Canada, which SA ultimately won. Selvyn showed “an obscene amount of skill” in the game against the Red Dragons, one fan said. An online video clip of his moves has been watched more than 100 000 times: Selvyn (24), who’s already scored a try, is surrounded by four defenders but deftly kicks the ball over their heads. It bounces…

Biltong, braaivleis and time with loved ones – that’s what DEMI-LEIGH NEL-PETERS is making sure she stocks up on while back home on South African soil! “I’m in SA for a whole month, which is incredible!” says the former Miss SA and Miss Universe. “It’s the longest I’ve been in the country consecutively since I won Miss Universe. It’s so good to be home and it’s summer so I’m just soaking up all the amazing sunlight.” The best part of her trip was being able to celebrate her sister Franje’s 13th birthday in Potchefstroom earlier this month. “It was so special. It was wonderful being with her, my dad and my stepmom. We ate way too much cake!” Demi also spent time in Sedgefield with her mom and stepdad and…

TV PERSONALITY CANDICE MODISELLE Your go-to dish for a dinner party? I make really good mashed potatoes. It’s my own creation, inspired by my love for my mom’s mash. Five ingredients you always have in your kitchen? Salt, garlic, tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese and tomatoes. FASHION DESIGNER GERT-JOHAN COETZEE Your go-to dish for a dinner party? My summer pasta salad with Italian herbs, spices, garlic, roasted pine nuts and high-quality olive oil that brings out all the flavours. Five ingredients you always have in your kitchen? Plenty of bubbly! Canned tuna, garlic, celery, pine nuts and avo. REAL HOUSEWIFE OF JOHANNESBURG CHRISTALL KAY Your go-to dish for a dinner party? It would have to be roast lamb with roast potatoes. Five ingredients you always have in your kitchen? Salt and…

SHE’D never been the same since her mom died. FÉLICITÉ TOMLINSON (18), younger sister of One Direction idol LOUIS TOMLINSON (27), turned from a happy, confident and bubbly girl into a diet- and exercise-driven introvert. Now tragically the pretty model and social media influencer, known by her friends as Fizzy, is dead, apparently having suffered cardiac arrest in her London flat on 13 March. This marks two tragedies in two years for Louis – the Tomlinson siblings lost their mom, JOHANNAH DEAKIN (43), to leukaemia in December 2016. “When Félicité’s mom died she really went into herself,” a friend told UK’s The Mirror. “She was never really the same. I still saw her often but she was closed off.” Friends claim that relentless exercising took a physical toll on Félicité…