Innholdsfortegnelse for 12-Sep-19 i You South Africa

THIS morning as I walked from the parking lot to the office, a guy drove past with his eyes glued to his cellphone. How was he able to come out of a traffic circle without checking, I wondered, then immediately thought I’d be glad if he got hit with a demerit or two. I know there are critics who say it would be a bureaucratic nightmare, that the potential for corruption is high and it doesn’t make practical sense. They may have a point. But then there are those who go on about government infringing on their rights. With this lot I have no sympathy. When they’re speeding, they don’t care about the people they could kill. When they’re on their cellphones they don’t think of pedestrians they could hurt.…

‘What Jamie does is his business – we haven’t been together for months’ IT WAS definitely not her usual look – far from it, in fact. When Katie Holmes stepped out in New York recently her outfit was a far cry from the wholesome mom-next-door look she usually favours. Her off-the-shoulder cardigan was unbuttoned enough to expose more than just a hint of her matching bralette underneath, and there was plenty of taut, tanned flesh on display. A few days later she did it again, leaving a workout class in a slouchy-but-edgy black outfit that showed off her midriff, worn with a pair of black leather boots. As she strutted down the pavement her message was clear: Jamie Foxx, I’m doing great – better than ever, in fact. Break-up blues…

MY STERY still surrounds the death of Gavin Watson, CEO of Bosasa and the man accused of paying millions to ensure political protection and win lucrative government tenders. In this extract from The Bosasa Billions: How The ANC Sold Its Soul for Braaipacks, Booze and Bags of Cash, it’s clear Watson had a lot to answer for at the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture. Now, due to his death, these allegations will never be addressed. THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK A little black book kept in a vault at Bosasa’s headquarters contained the grubby secrets behind the company’s glittering profit margins. On the left-hand pages, Bosasa chief operations officer (COO) Angelo Agrizzi wrote names or code words such as “Snake” or “Snail” with a purple fountain pen. On the…

The world’s first demerit system was implemented in 1947 in Connecticut, in the USA. Britain adopted the system in 1962, followed in 1967 by New Zealand and Japan in 1969. In 2018, Britain, with a population of about 66 million, had a little more than 1 700 road deaths for the entire year, while New Zealand, with a population of just under 5 million, had 400 and Japan had 3 500 out of a population of about 126 million. Australia enforces a strict system in which points are expunged only after three years and your licence is suspended once you have 12 demerits. In 2018 the country had a road fatality rate of 1 137 deaths out of a population of about 26 million. Other countries have introduced the system…

In the so-called paleo or prehistoric way of eating there’s no room for refined and processed foods. It also doesn’t include grains, legumes or cane sugar, and dairy is consumed in small quantities. But feel free to eat most fruits and veggies, nuts, seeds, lean meat, fish, chicken, eggs and healthy oils. WHATTO EAT All meat (preferably free-range), fish and seafood, eggs, fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and healthy oils (olive, walnut, flaxseed, macadamia, avocado and coconut). Unprocessed whole foods such as fruit and vegetables should be the basis of your diet. Frozen vegetables – without sauces or gravies – are also fine. WHATTO AVOID Processed foods and oils, refined sugar (including artificial sweetener), legumes (including peanuts), soy sauce and too much added salt. WHATTO EATSPARINGLY Dairy, but preferably fermented products…

HE’S BREAKING HIS PROMISE TO ME Q My husband and I got married 15 years ago. At the time I had a great figure and was well groomed. I’ve since had two kids, lost my figure and put on a lot of weight. I also don’t feel like grooming myself as meticulously as I spend my time ferrying the kids around to extramural activities and feel more comfortable in a tracksuit. By the time I get home I just want to have dinner and flop into bed. Luckily the housekeeper cooks for us. My husband has asked for a divorce as he says he’s no longer attracted to me and didn’t sign up for marriage to a big slob! When we said our vows he promised to love and keep…

‘To finally have people receive and hear what I’m saying is one of the most gratifying feelings an artist can ever have’ MULTITALENTED The 22-year-old American is a singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer. He was born Andrew Bazzi, but is known simply as Bazzi. His father is Lebanese and as a child growing up in Detroit he learnt to play the Arabic oud (a traditional pear-shaped guitar). BIG BREAK He was one of 2018’s breakthrough stars thanks to his track Mine, which was streamed more than 70 million times globally. Like many other stars of his generation he got noticed by sharing his tunes on YouTube and Vine. Last year he released his debut album, Cosmic. NEW MATERIAL In August he released Soul Searching, which features the tunes Paradise,…

THREE WOMEN By LISA TADDEO Blooms-bury This is a work of nonfiction but it reads like fiction. Over the course of eight years author Lisa Taddeo spent thousands of hours with three women, even moving to the American towns where they lived so she could really get to know them. The result is this haunting debut which takes an intimate look at their lives and the desires that drive them. SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A STARTUP? By MATTHEW BUCKLAND Tafelberg When the internet wave hit South Africa, Matthew Buckland was at the forefront helping to develop a few of the country’s top news websites. Then he struck out on his own, building a successful business that he’d later sell for millions. Sadly, the plucky pioneer died of cancer earlier…

1 Use scissors to cut a hole just above the bottom of a plastic cup. It doesn’t have to be neat. 2 Cover the top of the cup with clingfilm and secure it with an elastic band. 3 Put a specimen of what you want to study through the hole on the bottom of the cup. 4 Put a little water on the clingfilm – preferably a tiny puddle. 5 Now look at the specimen through the water – the water acts as a lens that magnifies it. 6 You can look at more specimens after that but you’ll have to keep adding water because it will run off. Tip Use your microscope outdoors for easy access to natural specimens. SOURCES: EXPLAINTHATSTUFF.COM/MICROSCOPES.HTML, MIELIESTRONK.COM, MICROSCOPE-MICROSCOPE.ORG/MICROSCOPE-INFO/MICROSCOPE-PARTS/, WWW.BIOLOGYCORNER.COM/2009/09/05/THE-MICROSCOPE/, CHILDHOOD101.COM/SCIENCE-FOR-KIDS-HOW-TO-MAKE-A-MICROSCOPE…

IT WAS all meant to be so different. She was scheduled to have life-changing surgery in May last year that would’ve given her a shot at a normal life. But instead Charlene Moses is in agony. Apart from walking to the local spaza shop and her visits to the community clinic, she doesn’t leave home. “I can’t take a taxi because the drivers aren’t willing to drive me. And if they are, they overcharge me – probably because I’m the size of two people.” She refuses to join her family on shopping trips because it’s impossible to move around easily. Charlene can’t even enjoy the sights of Hout Bay harbour just below Hangberg, the Cape Town neighbourhood where she lives. The only view she has of the bustling tourist attraction…

HE’S one of the funniest guys on TV, so when we meet Steve Harvey we’re looking forward to a few laughs – and he doesn’t disappoint. His eyes twinkle and his trademark moustache twitches as he cracks one joke after the next in his booming American accent. The entertainer, having recently landed a major deal to bring his popular Family Feud game show to South Africa, is clearly in good spirits. As we sit in his presidential suite in a five-star Johannesburg hotel waiting for his wife, Marjorie, to join us, there’s something important he needs to tell us before she arrives. “Listen, when she comes out, do whatever she says,” Steve (62) tells us. “This is her shoot and I’m just here to do what she tells me.” From…

WE’RE NOT HELPLESS Going out in public with cerebral palsy is difficult. I get tired and I often need to sit down. I shake involuntarily and I walk differently. People’s reactions to me range from a quick question of whether I’m okay to invasive concern which makes me feel very uncomfortable. While I appreciate people’s innocent ignorance of my circumstances, people need to help empower disabled people by allowing them to be independent in a public setting. I’ll definitely ask for help if and when I require it and I can recall many instances where I’ve done just this. MISS INDEPENDENT, EMAIL BEST FRIENDS FOREVER Who can beat this? I am 84 and in 1955/56 worked in a typists’ pool. Three of us were married in 1956 and, despite distance,…

Liam Hemsworth’s parents must have been horrified at him getting involved with that morally bankrupt Miley Cyrus (YOU, 22 August). She’s a real wrecking ball. Hopefully Liam will live a happy life now that he’s rid of that batty woman. HOPEFUL, SMS Either Prince Andrew is incredibly naive or he knew what Jeffrey Epstein was up to (YOU, 29 August). I simply don’t buy Buckingham Palace’s statement exonerating Andrew of any impropriety. JAY, PRETORIA Anne from Northpine wrote in about feeding breadcrumbs to birds (YOU Say, 29 August). I heard that birds can get ill from the yeast, that’s why it’s better to buy wild bird seed from a supermarket. SHELLEY, SMS To Disheartened who’s looking for plus-size clothing (YOU Say, 29 August) try Miladys. They have clothes available in…

‘I don’t think you can create anything interesting from a comfort zone. You have to work from a place of fear and failure’ ‘Take chances and follow your vision – don’t bend or change what you do’ ‘My home will always be SA. I enjoy it too much’ ‘My worst fear is being 80 years old and poor’ ‘South African women, especially the Cape Town girls, we’re raised tough’ SHE’S undoubtedly South Africa’s hottest export right now – and getting ready to blow Hollywood away. NOMZAMO MBATHA (29), best known for starring in Mzansi Magic series Isibaya, bagged herself the role of a lifetime next to the likes of Eddie Murphy and Wesley Snipes. The actress, who recently moved to Los Angeles, is set to star in Coming 2 America,…

THE two high-rise buildings in Cape Town’s northern suburbs have been a landmark for years. Among upper middle-class family homes with lush green gardens, the Seesig and Tafelsig apartment buildings in Loevenstein, Bellville, reach starkly upwards for 12 storeys. Seesig – which means sea view but offers none – has now become synonymous with one of the most gruesome murders South Africa has ever seen. Lynette Volschenk (32), originally from Velddrif on the West Coast and who worked as a draughtsman at a Bellville engineering firm, was by all accounts a quiet, private person. Her mutilated body parts were found on Thursday 22 August at about 11am. The blood-spattered walls of her apartment, No 1001 on Seesig’s 10th storey, bear silent witness to the brutality of her death. By the…

PORTUGUESE PAN MUSSELS This is a popular dish in neighbouring Mozambique, which has a strong Portuguese culinary influence. Enjoy the mussels with fresh Portuguese rolls. SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 15-20 MIN 30ml (2T) butter 15ml (1T) olive oil 2 red or brown onions, sliced 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 red pepper, diced 4 plum tomatoes, diced 250ml (1c) fish, vegetable or chicken stock 1,5kg whole mussels, cleaned juice and grated zest of 1 lemon handful of fresh parsley 60ml (¼c) cream salt and freshly ground pepper TO SERVE 6 Portuguese rolls 1 Heat the butter and oil in a large deep pan or saucepan. Add the onions and stir-fry until soft. 2 Add the garlic, red pepper and tomatoes and stir-fry until fragrant. Pour in the stock and…

PUFF SLEEVES Cute and playful, this style adds a touch of whimsy to a simple look. Copy music exec Yandy Smith-Harris by wearing subtle accessories with a striped dress. Puff sleeves accentuate your bust so choose lower necklines to avoid looking top-heavy. FLARED SLEEVES Fun, short and loose, this sleeve is perfect for warmer weather. Flared sleeves look great in patterns such as florals and animal prints. Keep it simple in a flared-sleeve dress and plain heels, like actress Uzo Aduba. PEASANT SLEEVES Gathered at the cuff, this cut gives off a classic vibe. Glam up a low-cut number with metallic accessories, like actress Vivica A Fox. This sleeve shape is ideal for elegant outfits for women with larger arms. BELL SLEEVES The soft and elegant…

OUCH! You’re running down a flight of stairs and next thing you know you’re lying on the floor. From the pain you’re feeling you know a visit to casualty is on the cards – you suspect you might have a broken arm and, based on how your head is throbbing, possibly a concussion. The way you see it, this is a medical emergency – so surely it will be covered by your medical aid? Actually, it’s a bit more complicated than that. WHEN IS IT AN EMERGENCY? The Medical Schemes Act defines an emergency as a sudden, unexpected medical condition that requires immediate medical treatment or surgery. If this treatment isn’t available, it can lead to impaired bodily functions, serious, lasting damage to organs or other body parts, or death.…

ANTHEM Platforms: Play-Station 4, XBox One, Microsoft Windows It’s a “looter shooter” game in the same style as Destiny, Warframe and The Division but Anthem has more in common with the Diablo series. You play in an armoured exosuit called a Javelin, which makes Anthem the closest you’ll get to feeling like Iron Man in a video game – zooming around and crashing down in the middle of a horde of enemies is a special kind of thrill. Developer Bioware has a reputation for telling great stories, building immersive lore and characters, and giving players agency in how they’d like the story to play out. But, unfortunately, few of these elements are present in Anthem. While the world itself is enticing and there are tons of collectables, which flesh out the…

SMALL TALK KATY PERRY Co-written by Charlie Puth, Jacob Kasher Hindlin and Johan Carlsson, this catchy pop tune is about the aftermath of a break-up. SLIDE AWAY MILEY CYRUS Love her or hate her, she’s everywhere these days, especially after her high-profile split from hubby Liam Hems-worth – which this song seems to allude to. BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE (FT KHALID) ED SHEERAN  This heartfelt track will resonate with anyone who feels intimidated by the genetically blessed set. Check out the video. TORN AVA MAX This disco-tinged single is sure to be another hit for the Sweet But Psycho singer. She says Torn is about “the struggle between love and hate – two of the strongest emotions we feel in relationships”. ANTIDOTE THE PARLOTONES The local rock veterans have released an ’80s-inspired…

STEPHEN KING @StephenKing I’d like to see a day when there was no news. None. Zilch. Zip. I’d turn on CNN and [news anchor] Brooke Baldwin would say, “Nothing happened today, so we’re going to show a bunch of rock videos.” MARIAN KEYES @MarianKeyes Brouhaha is one of the best words of all time. Shenanigans is also a personal favourite. And, yes, malarkey stands the test of time. JOJO MOYES @jojomoyes Eating a vegan muffin. Not sure I’ve ever eaten something that tasted of meh before. MICHAEL CONNELLY @Connellybooks Kind of Blue (Miles Davis), released 60 years ago today and still the best jazz album of all time. On my third listen through tonight. An amazing work of art. Has been inspiring me for three decades.…

HOW is it possible that a living organism can be right in front of you but be invisible? It’s possible when this organism is microscopically small. There’s a whole world around you that you can’t see. Billions of tiny organisms live on every surface, float in drops of water, hang around on your skin and inhabit even your eyes, nose and throat! Most of these organisms are so small we can observe them only under a microscope. We call these life forms microorganisms or microbes. There are thousands upon thousands of different types of microorganisms. Let’s find out more about them. BACTERIA THEY’RE the smallest living organisms known to us and are found everywhere on Earth – on land, in water and even in the human body. Bacteria are single-celled…

AT 6.45am Michael Woodward walked to his office in the bowels of Logan International Airport’s Terminal B, one level below the passenger gates. Dressed in a grey suit and a burgundy tie, he wore a serious expression that revealed his discomfort. As flight service manager for American Airlines it was his job to ensure that planes flying out of Boston, Massachusetts, were properly catered, serviced and equipped. Despite his senior role Michael (then 30) remained friends with many of the more than 200 flight attendants he supervised, and now he had to scold one about getting to work on time, keeping her uniform blouse properly buttoned, and generally cleaning up her act or risk being fired. He called her into his office, took a deep breath, and delivered the reprimand.…

The term refers to swelling, usually in the arms or legs, that’s caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system, which is part of your immune system. The disease is similar to elephantiasis in that lymph drainage channels in the body are blocked but the causes differ. Elephantiasis is usually caused by the bite of a worm-like parasite, says Professor Elmin Steyn, head of surgery at Stellenbosch University. “The parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes. When someone is infected, the small lymph drainage channels in the body are blocked, causing severely swollen limbs.” Lymphedema is commonly caused by lymph node removal, damage due to cancer treatment or as a result of another disease. It’s not clear what caused Charlene’s lymphedema. Exercise, massage and compression can help but the condition can’t be…

What room doesn’t have doors? A mushroom. What’s a snake’s favourite subject? Hissss-tory. Where do sheep get their hair cut? The baa-baa shop. What’s a cat’s favourite colour? Purrrr-ple. Why did the banana go to the hospital? Because it wasn’t peeling well. What did the volcano say to his wife? I lava you so much. What has two butts and kills people? An assassin. What kind of witch likes the beach? A sand-witch. What did the ocean say to the shore? Nothing. It just waved. How do you cut the sea in half? With a see-saw. What is a pirate’s favourite doll? Barrrrrrrrrrbie. What are pirates afraid of on Halloween? The darrrrrrrk. What did the pirate say on his 80th birthday? Aye Matey! What’s the best part about living in…

UNAPOLOGETICALLY JASON The title of his new one-man show has ruffled some feathers, but that doesn’t faze comedian JASON GOLIATH. It’s called Manstruation: Surviving a Wife. More importantly, the title doesn’t bother his wife in the least either. “Love the title and for the social media trolls, a healthy relationship is out there somewhere for you, but it starts with you first. #justsaying,” SIAN BAILEYGOLIATH wrote on Instagram. “My husband treats me like a queen.” We caught up with the funnyman, who also recently announced he’s joining the Kaya FM breakfast team. WOULD YOU RATHER . . . Have PMS or man flu? Man flu – because it’s not a guarantee every three to four weeks! Man flu also just makes me grumpy, it doesn’t turn me into a completely…

Swimming champ CAMERON VAN DER BURGH and wife NEFELI took a break from their busy life in London to enjoy the azure waters of the Mediterranean in Kefalonia, Greece. “Soaking up [the] last bits of sun whilst teaching @nef_val how to swim! She thinks doggy paddle should be an Olympic discipline,” Cameron captioned this pic on Instagram. ZOLEKA MANDELA posted this cute snap on social media recently of herself with hubby THIERRY BASHALA and their daughters, ZANYIWE (front) and ZENZILE, saying, “We’re finally all matching . . . I think we’ll have to incorporate these outfits into our upcoming family photoshoot because Mr Bashala never agrees to us all matching!” We love how much Mi Casa frontman J’SOMETHING – real name João da Fonseca – adores his wife, CORDELIA GODI.…

YOUNG LOVE IDGAF singer DUA LIPA celebrated her 24th birthday with her beau, model ANWAR HADID, on a loved-up beach outing in Malibu, California. SURI THE STYLE QUEEN SURI CRUISE, who’s looking more and more like her actress mom, Katie Holmes, showed off her sartorial flair during an outing in New York earlier this month. GIRLS' TRIP HAILEY BIEBER and her model pal KENDALL JENNER’s enviable figures were on show during an idyllic holiday in Jamaica earlier this month. Hey there, Silas! JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and JESSICA BIEL recently spent family time on the golf course with their adorable (and rarely seen) four-year-old son, SILAS. STELLA WHO? Just a month after she was snapped kissing model Stella Maxwell on a yacht in Italy, actress KRISTEN STEWART has apparently moved…

Consuming too much sugar can have a negative effect on your wellbeing. YOU Low Sugar (R49) is a new magazine that offers eye-opening advice to help you make smarter choices for your family. Find out how much sugar lurks in everyday foods, weigh the pros and cons of sugar substitutes and learn how to kick those cravings. There are also tons of recipes that use sugar alternatives or a lot less sugar. Get your copy in stores now or order from Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@ media24.com and have it delivered to your door.…

TAKE the money and be happy, many people have told him. Even a few of his friends have urged him to accept what he’s been offered – but Nkosana Makate refuses to budge. Yes, R47 million is a large sum of money, he says. But if you consider how much Vodacom has made from his game-changing idea, it’s a drop in the ocean. Nkosana (42), inventor of the company’s widely used Please Call Me service, is now steeling himself for another round in court with the communications giant. He has no idea how Vodacom decided on the R47m settlement offer but he believes it isn’t a fair reflection of what he’s due. “I’m completely in the dark as to what revenues the CEO applied to come up with that number,”…

PORK STEAKS PUTTANESCA Puttanesca sauce isn’t only a winner with pasta – it’s great with pork steaks. SERVES 4 PREPARATION: 15 MIN STANDING: 30 MIN COOKING: 15 MIN (SAUCE); 20 MIN (MEAT) MEAT 4 porterhouse pork steaks, 2,5cm thick salt and pepper juice and grated zest of 1 lemon 4 garlic cloves, crushed generous handful of chopped fresh basil 60ml (¼c) olive oil SAUCE olive oil 1 red onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 250g portobellini mushrooms, halved 2 anchovy fillets, mashed, or 15ml (1T) anchovy paste 500ml (2c) fresh cherry tomatoes or 2 cans (400g each) cherry tomatoes 1 sachet (65g) tomato paste 80ml (¹/3c) black olives 15ml (1T) capers, rinsed 60ml (¼c) white wine salt and pepper 5-10ml (1-2t) unrefined plain coconut sugar 2 generous handfuls of fresh…

PLAINLY CHIC Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is the epitome of formal elegance in a cross between an Alice band and a hat. TIE THE BOW This style looks ultra-cute with a short bob and fringe, as seen on a model at London Fashion Week. WHY KNOT? Knotted Alice bands – a throwback to ’50s style – look great in bold printed fabrics Big hair and a bold knotted Alice band add up to a winning look at Paris Fashion Week. I’M SO FANCY! Dress-up done beautifully with an embellished Alice band at China Fashion Week. STOCKISTS BARETHREADSFASHIONS.COM; MRP 0800-21-25-35; SUPERBALIST.COM; POETRY 021-419-0020; WOOLWORTHS 0860-022-002; ZARA 011-302-1500 WE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PROVIDE ACCURATE PRICES BUT MISTAKES MAY OCCUR. YOU AND THE SUPPLIERS DO NOT BIND THEMSELVES TO THE PRICES PRINTED…

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS TRAVEL TIPS FOR VIRGO ■ Choose destinations that are filled with gardens, parks and nature. ■ Opt for practical accommodation with sensible food options. ■ Choose a travel companion who’s unconcerned about luxuries. ■ Avoid sub-standard travel options and dodgy locations. ■ Steer clear of destinations that may be chaotic or dysfunctional. ■ You’re a worrywart, so opt for a preplanned and well-arranged trip. ■ Be sure to travel with all your health remedies for added comfort. VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEPT Make money matters your main priority Your planet, Mercury, and Venus, planet of attraction, both move into your financial horoscope this week. This makes it the perfect combination for turning your skills into money-spinning ventures and drawing in lucrative deals. It’s a week in which…

■ At age 15 Michelle filed for emancipation from her parents, with their approval, to pursue acting with less interference from child labour laws in the US. ■ In 2011 she starred as iconic actress Marilyn Monroe in My Week with Marilyn, and she’ll play another icon – American blues singer Janis Joplin – in a biopic on the musician’s life. ■ While filming After the Wedding in India she became obsessed with the Upanishads, a series of ancient Sanskrit texts. “I was really into it,” she says. “Renounce and enjoy – that was [Mahatma] Gandhi’s summation of it.” ■ Her best friend is actress Busy Philipps, whom she met on the set of Dawson’s Creek in the ’90s. Busy describes Michelle as one of the strongest people she knows.…

True-life sport drama. Written and directed by Stephen Merchant, co-creator of The Office and Extras, this movie tells the story of real-life professional WWE wrestler Saraya-Jade Bevis aka Paige (Florence Pugh). When the American World Wrestling Federation (now the WWE) brings a SmackDown show to London, Saraya and her brother Rick (Dunkirk’s Jack Lowden) decide to go to the tryouts for new wrestlers. But the road to wrestling glory is fraught with blood, sweat and tears – as the saying goes: no pain, no gain. The cast includes Vince Vaughan and Lena Headey (Game of Thrones) with a cameo by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who brought the idea for the film to Merchant, his co-star in Tooth Fairy (2010). If you’re a fan of wrestling or like to cheer on…

BLOOD ORANGE By HARRIET TYCE Grand Central London criminal lawyer Alison is juggling a hectic career, a fussy husband and a six-year-old daughter. It’s tough but made tougher by the fact that she’s having an affair with fellow lawyer Patrick and she’s starting to have blackouts from regular drinking bouts with him. Alison knows she needs to end the affair and get her drinking under control but she’s drawn to the despicable Patrick and his risk-taking behaviour. The pressure is ratcheted up when Patrick sends her a case where she has to defend Madeleine, a woman accused of killing her husband. This is Alison’s first murder case and she wants to impress but Madeleine isn’t giving her the full story about her marriage. Plus Alison is also under pressure to…

SHE became known to the world as Octomom, an in-your-face mother of 14 kids who constantly made headlines for the wrong reasons. Critics couldn’t get enough of laying into her. There was the fact that she already had six kids but still gave birth to a set of octuplets while on government welfare. Then came a plastic surgery scandal, followed by a porn saga, then a welfare fraud debacle that landed her in trouble with the law. But these days Natalie Suleman (44) – formerly known as Nadya Suleman – is trying to lead a normal life. Well, normal for a woman raising 14 children as a single mom, that is. Yet the hits just keep coming. She recently revealed one of her older sons is autistic. She took to…