Innholdsfortegnelse for 29-Aug-19 i You South Africa

NOBODY can possibly imagine what it’s like to be Miché Solomon. Because few people in the world share the extraordinary experience this young woman has been through – and certainly nobody in South Africa. Miché is, of course, the young woman known to the world as Zephany Nurse. Her story has been documented countless times, including in YOU, but now for the first time she’s speaking as herself, revealing her identity, ready to face the world with the name she’s chosen to live with. For years she’s grappled with thoughts and feelings none of us can imagine in that context. Disappointment, anger, hope, love . . . all of this while becoming a mom to two children. Yet she’s held steady since she discovered the truth about her past, despite…

Let’s face it, school tasks and orals can be a drag, especially when you and the kids struggle to find reliable information on a topic. We’ve done the hard work for you and put it all together in YOU Homework Done. Issues No 1 and 2 are packed with facts on everything from birds and insects to the history of transport. We’ve also included lists of websites, video links and apps. Get both issues online at youstore.co.za or via Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or at johan.terblanche@media24.com.…

‘I don’t want to miss the opportunity to use my story for a purpose greater than myself’ THE Sea Point Promenade on a clear evening is made for pictures – dancing waves, birds darting across a pink sky and spectacular Table Mountain as a backdrop. So there’s nothing unusual about the young woman smiling into the camera at dusk on a Friday balmy enough to carry the promise of spring. Except this woman is the epitome of unusual. Four years ago she discovered the mom she’d known and loved all her life was actually her kidnapper – and that everything she’d known about her life until then was based on lies and deception. In the tumultuous years that followed, Zephany Nurse’s identity and the name she was given by her…

FOR years she was the darling of the Manhattan party circuit, swanning about in the champagne-fuelled stratosphere of billionaires, royalty, politicians and celebrities. But there was a darker side to the social butterfly’s world – and today Ghislaine Maxwell finds herself at the centre of a case that’s gripped the globe and laid bare the ugly underbelly of New York’s rich and famous. The 57-year-old socialite has plenty of questions to answer after the death of her one-time boyfriend and confidant Jeffrey Epstein (66), the disgraced financier found hanged in his New York jail cell while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges (YOU, 22 August). As his alleged victims clamour for justice, Ghislaine has been accused of being the “madam” who recruited underage girls for the convicted sex offender. The most…

‘They’re poisoning Earth by littering. So I’m teaching them to take care of the planet’ IN THE area where she lives, people don’t typically recycle or pay much attention to the impact waste has on the environment. In a township stricken with poverty, issues such as employment, proper housing and adequate water and sanitation are far more pressing than the state of the planet. And quite rightly so, many would argue. But for one impassioned preteen, teaching her community how to take care of their environment is at the top of her list. Drive through some of the streets in Khayelitsha, a sprawling township in Cape Town, and you’re likely to see food wrappers, plastic bags and several other kinds of waste strewn all over the pavements. This is what…

I’M IN A MESS OF MY OWN DOING Q I married young and my wife supported me through very difficult times as I built what’s become a very successful company. I was focused on making money and didn’t have time for my wife and son and he grew up without really knowing me. I fell in love with my secretary but I now know she planned to seduce me. I ended up getting divorced and married her two years ago, but have now realised she cares only about money and not about me. She doesn’t even bother to pretend she loves me and cheats with men her own age. My eyes have been opened too late and I feel despondent. I miss my first wife. I miss her support and…

It’s hard to imagine cutting back even more when our belts are already so tight. As it is, 30% of employed urban households have fallen behind on paying household accounts in these tough times, according to the 2019 Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor. Your Money went in search of more ways to reduce monthly expenses. 1 REVISE YOUR INSURANCE Shop around with various insurers and find out if you can get a lower premium for the same cover on funeral, household contents, car and building insurance. Many people don’t do this because they think it’s too much trouble but the process doesn’t take long. A broker can do a cover and premium comparison for you or you can call a few insurers and find out what they charge.…

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS VIRGO AT HOME ■ You dream of the perfect house in a pragmatic location. ■ Your room is clean and tidy. ■ A Virgo mother teaches her children to be modest. ■ The Virgo father inspires his offspring to strive for perfection. ■ As a sibling you help with chores. ■ The Virgo child is observant and pays attention to detail. ■ You like to be useful at home. VIRGO 3 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER Many positive experiences are about to unfold Your planet, Mercury, moves into your sign this week, which could have positive spinoffs and should make you feel in your element. It’s likely that your energy levels will be high – you’ll be focused and capable of making sensible decisions. Romance may also blossom and…

Devil May Cry 5 is the gaming equivalent of your favourite junk food. It’s a juicy triple burger and chips with all the extras, plus a super-sized milkshake. It revels in the fact that the more you consume, the more you’ll want – until you’re stuffed. The previous Devil May Cry game, which was released in 2013, was an attempt by Japanese videogame company Capcom to reboot the series by handing it off to British developer Ninja Theory, but fans weren’t pleased. Now the series has returned to its roots and Capcom has a hit on its hands with this hack-and-slash game that involves demon hunters facing a hellish invasion of unholy monsters. The combat is surprisingly complex yet easy to grasp. There are multiple options for engaging the enemy…

It’s official: Shekhinah is Mzansi’s most streamed female singer. This is according to Apple Music which recently shared a list of its most streamed local female artists as part of its Women’s Month campaign. The Please Mr hitmaker is much loved and her debut album, 2017’s Rose Gold, was certified platinum last year. Lady Zamar took second place, followed by Afrikaans rocker Karen Zoid, gospel star Lebo Sekgobela and Simmy, who collaborated with Sun-El Musician on the smash house tracks Ubala, Sonini and Ntabezikude.…

The sprawling two-hectare estate is on prime waterfront property in the residential village of Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. It was originally owned by Joseph P Kennedy, father of John, Robert and Edward, and today contains three houses. It’s often been used by the family as their summer residence but served as an operations base for JFK when he was running for president in 1960. Today his sister-in-law, Ethel (91), still lives on the property. His brother Edward lived in the main house until his death in 2009 but it’s since been earmarked for use as a museum and conference venue.…

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Wow! Hat’s off to Jennifer Aniston (YOU, 15 August). Ms Jolie is no match for her. Jen is beautiful and radiant with her looks, figure and vibrant skin and hair. I love her to bits. Brad Pitt’s loss! CHERYL, POLOKWANE I love Bok coach Rassie Erasmus. He’s the best! RUGBY FAN, SMS JM du Plooy, I’d like to compliment you on your letter (YOU Say, 15 August). You’ve said what I want to say to so many people. It’s so true that every good, kind, respectful word is kicked to the kerb. What’s the world coming too? I even get strange looks from my grandchildren when I remind them to be courteous. PT RAYNERS, SMS No, no, Marie Dixon, I don’t ever have a lie-in (YOU Say, 15 August). I…

BRAAIED SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN WITH SPEKBOOM SALSA Spekboom (or elephant bush or pork bush) is an indigenous succulent found all over SA. Its fleshy leaves are nutritious with a citrusy flavour. SERVES 4-6 MARINATING: 2 HOURS OR OVERNIGHT PREPARATION: 30 MIN COOKING: 35-40 MIN CHICKEN 1 whole chicken 60ml (¼c) salt 60ml (¼c) sugar 2 bay leaves 4 garlic cloves, bruised 2 onions, quartered 750ml (3c) water 10ml (2t) freshly ground pepper 15ml (1T) chicken spice mix SPEKBOOM SALSA 30ml (2T) coriander seeds, toasted and ground 15ml (1T) cumin seeds, toasted and ground 5ml (1t) sea salt 1-2 red chillies, chopped handful each of fresh parsley and coriander, chopped 60ml (¼c) spekboom leaves or the juice and grated zest of 1 lemon 80ml (¹/3c) olive oil 1 Chicken Using kitchen scissors,…

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THURSDAY ■ C.O.G. ★★★ 2013, 88 min, 16, e.tv, 23:00. Comedy drama. An arrogant young man goes to work on an apple farm where everyone picks apart his ideas. Jonathan Groff, Denis O’Hare. ■ WILDFLOWER ★★ 2016, 92 min, PG13, M-Net, 04:25. Drama. A university student must face her troubled childhood when she begins to have a recurring nightmare. Nathalia Ramos. FRIDAY ■ TEEN BEACH MOVIE ★★★ 2013, 110 min, A, e.tv, 14:30. Musical comedy. A teen couple who are about to split up are magically transported into a ’60s teen movie musical. Ross Lynch. ■ THE BIG BOSS ★★★ 1971, 99 min, 16V, SABC1, 21:00. Action. A young martial artist want to avenge his family’s murders. Bruce Lee. ■ STILL ALICE ★★★★ 2014, 101 min, PG13, SABC3, 21:30. Drama.…

■ After the 49-year-old’s Malibu home was burnt down in the devastating Woolsey fires in California late last year, he hosted a fundraising event in aid of the rebuilding process in the community. Stars who attended included Jamie Foxx, Sean Penn and Cindy Crawford. ■ Gerard and actress Morgan Brown split earlier this year after an on-again off-again relationship. ■ Since 2010 Gerard has worked with Mary’s Meals, a Scottish foundation that helps feed 40 000 children in Haiti every day. Late last year he travelled to the impoverished Caribbean country after losing his home to the fire. Touched by the experience, he posted a picture on social media with the caption, “Been cheered up to no end by these beautiful souls who, despite living in a country that has…

BLINDSPOTTING Comedy drama. Rapper Daveed Diggs stars as Collin, a man just about to finish his last few days of probation after serving two months in jail. He works at a moving company along with his short-tempered best friend, Miles (Rafael Casal). Days before his probation ends, Collin sees a white cop (Ethan Embry) shoot an unarmed black man in cold blood. The incident terrifies Collin and he’s too scared to speak up, but circumstances prevent him from putting it behind him. Written by friends Diggs and Casal – who struggled for nine years to bring it to the screen – this is a funny yet tragic film that explores race, prejudice, friendship and loyalty. – DENNIS CAVERNELIS 2018. 16DLPV. 95 MIN. WHAT THEY HAD Drama. Bridget (Hilary Swank) heads…

ONLY HUMAN JONAS BROTHERS The third single off their new album, Happiness Begins, sees the pop brothers flirting with a reggae beat. Catchy. BROWN SKIN GIRL BEYONCÉ An ode to dark-skinned women everywhere, this track features on The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack. HOLD ME WHILE YOU WAIT LEWIS CAPALDI The Scottish crooner brings the emotions again in this follow-up single to Someone You Loved. PANINI LIL NAS X The Old Town Road hitmaker incorporates a melody from Nirvana’s In Bloom in this highly anticipated follow-up single. HATE ME (FT JUICE WRLD) ELLIE GOULDING The English songbird and the US rapper share the pain of a bad break-up, with Ellie singing, “Chase me, chase me, tell me how you hate me/Erase me . . . wish you never dated me.”…

IT’S the oldest religion that’s still practised today. Hinduism is also the third-largest in the world, with 1,1 billion followers, most of whom live in Nepal and India. The first Hindus arrived in South Africa in the 19th century. Today there are about 560 000 Hindus in SA. WHAT IS HINDUISM? It includes a variety of beliefs and practices. Hinduism differs from other major religions because it wasn’t founded by one person and doesn’t have a formal belief system. Throughout history there have been many religious leaders called gurus teaching different philosophies and composing many holy texts. The word “Hindu” comes from the Indus River Valley in northern India and was originally used by the Persians to describe a person from this area. The word “Hinduism” was created in the…

PLAYING with your food is considered bad manners – but for one artist, it’s quite literally become his bread and butter. Welsh artist Nathan Wyburn (29) became the toast of the town when he started creating portraits of famous personalities by using, well, just that: toast – with a dash of Marmite. Nathan’s delectable pop art portraits feature Queen Elizabeth, actress Jennifer Lawrence, artist Vincent van Gogh and newly appointed British prime minister Boris Johnson among others. When the creative juices start to flow, however, he doesn’t stop at toast and Marmite – he uses other grocery cupboard staples such as baked beans, coffee, tomato sauce, pizza bases, spaghetti and biscuits. And his edible endeavours are paying off. Several big companies – including Marmite, pen company Bic, coffee conglomerate Starbucks…

■ President John F Kennedy was assassinated at the age of 46 in 1963 on a visit to Dallas, Texas. ■ Senator Robert F Kennedy, John’s brother and Saoirse’s grandfather, was assassinated at the age of 42 in 1968 in Los Angeles during his own presidential run. ■ Their sister, Kathleen Cavendish, died in a plane crash in 1948. ■ David Kennedy – one of Robert and Ethel’s 11 children – was found dead in a Florida hotel room in 1984 having overdosed on a cocktail of cocaine, painkillers and tranquillisers. ■ John F Kennedy Jnr, the former president’s son, died in 1999 when the plane he was flying crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.…

FIRST there was Gareth Cliff who was suspended from 5FM after interviewing “Jesus”. Then DJ Sbu was sent packing from Metro FM for promoting his energy drink at the Metro FM Music Awards. And who can forget Phat Joe being axed from Radio 2000 for making homophobic comments? South Africa has no shortage of jocks being kicked off air, but until recently DJ Fresh has largely toed the line. Then the popular radio personality found himself under fire for using foul language on air and his future in radio became the talk of the town after he was suspended from Metro FM. But Fresh (47), fed up with the drawn-out disciplinary procedure, decided to cross over to 947 where he now does the afternoon drive show. It’s the first time…

WE’RE living in a digital world and there’s a belief that the younger generation has lost the true meaning of human bonds. We’re accused of being superficial, fake and cold. Our friendships on social media are considered unreal. But there are still wonderful, amazing people in this virtual world. Do we really need to be sitting next to one another to be real friends? Is it about distance or connection? Why is online friendship judged so much? Didn’t people back in the day write letters and stay best friends with just a few words sent on paper? Friendship is beautiful even when it’s hard to maintain. It takes pure heart and pure love to keep the bond strong. It takes a great deal of understanding, trust and loyalty. Sometimes you…

Arbor Week is coming up in September and it’s heartening to read that many organisations and schools hold tree-planting ceremonies at this time every year in South Africa. Our wealth is generally measured in terms of precious minerals but trees also play a vital role in our world. Unspoilt wooded landscapes offer unlimited interest and pleasure to many, not just nature-lovers, but city dwellers, teachers and scientists too. From a practical point of view timber is widely used in the form of doors, floors, furniture, mine props, boxes, materials and pencils. Rayon pulp and wattle extract for tanning are among SA’s leading timber exports. These generate welcome foreign exchange. Trees produce life-giving oxygen, provide food and protection to creatures of the ecosystem while greatly beautifying our environment. The planting of…

HE’S no stranger to scandal. And allegations of infidelity, tax evasion and exploiting his position of privilege have dogged him over the decades. You don’t get nicknames such as Randy Andy and Airmiles Andy by pottering around at home in your cardi. Yet somehow Prince Andrew wriggled out of every tight spot, largely thanks to the fact his mother has shielded her second – and favourite – son behind her formidable barrier for years. Recently Queen Elizabeth has been at it again when Andrew made world headlines after convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein hanged himself in a New York jail cell, shortly before details were released of the sex slave ring he allegedly ran. And Andrew was friends with Epstein – there are several pictures to prove it. Yet Andrew…

THE news came like a bolt from the blue: Carrol Boyes had died following a short illness – and many of her fans hadn’t even known she was sick. Over a career spanning 30 years she became one of South Africa’s best-known designers, crafting funky, quirky and elegant home-ware that was unmistakably hers. Carrol (65) gave one of her last interviews to YOU recently to mark her milestone three decades in the business, delving into creativity, success and her love of family. SHE’D always loved working with copper. But in the ’80s, when it became fashionable to make gleaming copper kudu heads as wall displays, she could only shake her head. “Oh no, we need to do something different with copper,” Carrol, an art teacher, thought at the time. She…

THE well-known Stellenboschbased food writer, TV presenter and food blogger at Foodfox, Ilze van der Merwe, shares her love for lingering meals at tables loaded with dishes made in the Mediterranean style with an interesting South African twist. We’ve chosen our favourite bread recipes from her new book. FLATBREAD MAKES 2 LARGE, 4 MEDIUM OR 8 SMALL BREADS PREPARATION: 15-20 MIN RISING: 30 MIN BAKING: 7-9 MIN 300g stoneground white bread flour 10ml (2t) instant dry yeast 5ml (1t) sugar 2,5ml (½t) fine salt 200ml lukewarm water 15ml (1T) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to grease the bowl salt flakes 1 Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl with a spoon. Add the water and 15ml (1T) oil and mix with a spoon until it starts…

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Your savings plan should be anchored in sensible and realistic ambitions for your children, says Kim Potgieter, a certified financial planner and life planning director at Chartered Wealth Solutions. “Ask yourself if attending a private school is essential for your child. Are branded clothing or extravagant birthday parties necessary?” It’s natural for parents to want the best for their kids. “But at what expense?” Potgieter asks. “What are you willing to sacrifice as a family? You don’t want to be so busy working and chasing money to fund the grand ambitions you have for your children that you end up not spending time with them.” Don’t live beyond your means and have a clear strategy when it comes to saving. “You also need to consider your own investments and savings,”…

Magdalena rescued the majestic snail, Misiek, six years ago from a pet shop where he was being held in poor conditions. “They kept him in a small box with low humidity, which is deadly for snails. He also had an invasion of parasites and a damaged shell.” Magdalena says she’s dreamt of owning a giant snail since she was in primary school. “We had a similar snail in our biology classroom as a school pet and I fell in love with these amazing creatures.” Misiek, which is Polish for teddy bear, is easy to look after and eats mostly veggies, fruit and fish flakes. “Because these animals are so slow and magnificent, observing them is good for the nerves. It keeps you calm and relaxed. It’s very rewarding and I’d…

WHAT LUCK A woman’s newly working son is having trouble mastering the fine points of balancing his new cheque account. “The bank returned the cheque you wrote to the sports store,” she says. “Oh good,” he replies, “Now I can use it to buy some stereo equipment.” GOOD INTENTIONS Ntokozo has asked Fezile to help him out with the deck he’s building, so after work Fezile goes straight over to Ntokozo’s place. When they get to the door, Ntokozo greets his wife, gives her a hug and tells her how beautiful she is and how much he’s missed her while at work. When it’s time for supper, he compliments his wife on her cooking, kisses her and tells her how much he loves her. Once they’re working on the deck,…

WHAT’S IN IT? The 17-track album consists of loosies – songs released between 2010 and 2016 but not included on other albums. Up to now they could be found only by sifting through SoundCloud or YouTube. WHO FEATURES? A few well-known names pop up on the album. J Cole is on Jodeci Freestyle and Rick Ross contributes to Free Spirit. James Fauntleroy and Sampha add vocals to Girls Love Beyoncé and The Motion, respectively, while Beyoncé features on Can I. Dreams Money Can Buy samples Jai Paul’s BTSTU. Curiously, the Meek Mill diss tracks Charged Up and Back to Back are not on here, presumably because Drake and Meek have made up. WHY WEREN’T THESE TRACKS RELEASED PREVIOUSLY? The short answer is that several of them, such as Dreams Money…

JOE COUNTRY By MICK HERRON John Murray This is Herron’s sixth Jackson Lamb novel. In it he takes an unconventional look at espionage in the Brexit age. Lamb is the spy boss of Slough House, a decrepit London building where MI5 spies who’ve fallen out of favour are banished. Fat and untidy, he rules jealously over his bunch of misfits. He’s an unsavoury character who smokes, drinks and farts and mostly sits with his stockinged feet – with plenty of holes in them – on his desk. But his mind is razor sharp. His team mostly does mind-numbingly boring work until Louisa Guy, one of his staff members, is contacted by Clare, the widow of Min Harper, Louisa’s former colleague and lover. Clare asks Louisa to find her missing 17-year-old…

TWIN ALERT! While they’re often pictured with Blue Ivy, BEYONCÉ and JAY-Z try to keep their two-year-old twins, RUMI and SIR, out of the spotlight. The twins were recently seen picnicking with their parents in the Hamptons in New York. BRADLEY’S BLONDIE Avengers: Endgame star BRADLEY COOPER proved that he’s every inch the doting dad when he was recently pictured on a beach outing with his and Irina Shayk’s two-year-old daughter, LEA DE SEINE. WATCHING HELL’S KITCHEN? GORDON RAMSAY recently shared a sweet snap of him and four-month-old son OSCAR enjoying a spot of early-morning TV. Many of Oscar’s social media fans were quick to point out that he’s inherited his father’s famous “angry face”. GORGEOUS GIULIETTE! Actress JESSICA CHASTAIN finally showed off 16-month-old GIULIETTE PASSI CHASTAIN after she and…

“The show I did at E! [Denise Richards: It’s Complicated], I had to do that. I had too many legal bills with my ex-husband [Charlie Sheen]. He said he wanted to bleed me dry, and he did. It was difficult for me to get a job back then” – DENISE RICHARDS (48) on how her divorce from Charlie left her struggling financially. “It feels ironic to be anointed as ‘sexy’. Bombshell wasn’t really my thing. I thought natural, cute and funny was sexy, you know? To be put in that [sexy] category, I was like, ‘Oh, this is nice’.” – JENNIFER ANISTON (50) “My family weren’t helpful in that they were incredibly fat-phobic. Jutting hip bones were seen as a sign of peak brilliance, both at home and at school.…