Innholdsfortegnelse for 3-Oct-19 i You South Africa

I’VE been at YOU on and off for the better party of 17 years so it’s practically steeped in my DNA, which makes it an honour and a privilege to stand in for Charlene while she’s on her well-deserved sabbatical. And it’s been quite a week to take over. Harry and Meghan touched down on South African soil on the day we were putting the magazine to bed and initially we decided we’d wait until the following week and do a full Southern African tour extravaganza. But then the pictures started to arrive and we decided we just couldn’t wait – Meghan was looking so lovely, Harry is such a natural people person, everyone looked so happy to see them and vice versa. But that doesn’t mean we won’t do…

Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes looked so amazing together I used to hail them as a match made in heaven. It’s sad to read we’ll no longer see them walking hand in hand (YOU, 12 September). The end of relationships often leave people heartbroken but Katie seems to have seen it coming. I hope she isn’t just putting on a brave face while in fact she’s cracking inside, because if she really loved her man she’d take some time to get over him. But whatever Katie is going through psychologically and emotionally, she seems to be handling it well. Jamie, not being a one-woman man, should learn that infidelity isn’t on. I wish Katie a good romantic and social life going forward. She’s my inspiration. ABIGAIL LEDUBUKO, EMAIL ■ What…

EVEN the harshest critic would have to agree it was a great start. The sun shone, everyone danced, music played and the royal couple were warm, engaging and clearly enjoying themselves. For Harry and Meghan, embarking on the first engagement of their debut African tour shortly after touching down in Cape Town, Nyanga was a powerful way to kick things off. The township on the Cape Flats is a troubled place that regularly records the highest number of murders in South Africa each year. But the day the Duke and Duchess of Sussex came to town, there was nothing but smiles, hugs and song. The couple thrust the global spotlight on the hotspot, going to the heart of it to interact with people and bring happiness and excitement wherever they…

IT’S hard to spot her in a room full of strapping rugby players. She can fit snugly under the arm of some of the loftier guys – but while she may be dwarfed by her charges, she has a giant role to play when it comes to the burly Boks’ chances of glory. Although there’s no way of knowing yet if South Africa will bring home the Webb Ellis Trophy from the Rugby World Cup in Japan, one thing isn’t in dispute: the Boks’ bodies will take a pounding on the pitch. It’s just the nature of the game. Injuries can throw a spanner in the works for any player – just take Trevor Nyakane, who tore a calf muscle in the Bok opener against the All Blacks and had…

IT’S enough to make you want to curl up in a ball and hide under the bed. The economy is down the tubes, unemployment is depressingly high, Eskom is on the verge of collapse and the Zondo Commission keeps uncovering evidence of corruption and state capture. The ruling party is paralysed by in-fighting, populist politicians are sowing division and there’s ongoing xenophobic and gender violence. The murder rate is sky high, and everywhere people are struggling to keep their heads above water. The list of problems goes on and on. But don’t despair – it isn’t all bad news. YOU canvassed some of the country’s most respected experts and they all agreed: yes, the situation is difficult at the moment and South Africa faces a lot of challenges – but…

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BASIL AND BRINJAL PESTO Serve this delicious pesto with chicken schnitzel or use it as a dip or on crostini as a snack. It can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. MAKES ABOUT 375ML (1½c) PESTO PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 45-55 MIN PESTO 3 brinjals 50g sunflower seeds, toasted 125ml (½c) grated hard Italian cheese such as pecorino handful of fresh basil handful of fresh parsley 1 garlic clove 4 sun-dried tomatoes (optional) juice of 1 lemon 60ml (¼c) olive oil plus extra for storage salt TO SERVE 1 brinjal, sliced 15ml (1T) olive oil salt and freshly ground pepper 4 cooked chicken schnitzels Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease two baking sheets with olive oil. 1 Pesto Halve the brinjals lengthways and arrange on one…

The schedule doesn’t dictate on which days you have to do what, so it’s pretty flexible. But it’s best to plan your week so you have at least one rest day between training days if possible. “The rest is as important as the training days, as it gives the body time to recover and adapt to the load of exercise,” says Steve Attwell, a coach at fitness organisation Embark. “Also remember during training sessions to listen to your body: don’t overdo it.” WEEKS 1 & 2 20 minutes, three times a week In the first two weeks you’ll only walk: 20 minutes of easy walking, three times a week. It’s not ambling, like a stroll in the mall, but walking with a purpose – like you’re on your way to…

I PUT IN HARD WORK AND GET NOTHING  Q I built up a company with my husband for 15 years. Although the company is in his name, I’ve sacrificed along with him. I’ve struggled to make ends meet, encouraged him when needed, helped him with the admin and so on. Now the company is strong and investors want to buy it and build it into an even bigger company. During the talks that have been going on around this over the past months my husband has been offered shares in the company but I’ll get nothing. I feel betrayed by my husband because although I didn’t own the company I worked just as hard to get it where it is today. My husband simply says what’s his is mine but…

■ Teen Spirit marks the directorial debut of The Handmaid’s Tale actor Max Minghella (33), who’s said Elle is “the only actress who could’ve carried this film”. The two are rumoured to be dating. ■ At 17 she starred in an advert for a Marc Jacobs perfume but because she looked younger it was banned on the basis of appearing to “sexualise a child”. ■ Elle is actually her second name; her first name is Mary. ■ Her mom, Heather Joy, was a professional tennis player and her dad, Steven Fanning, was a baseball player before becoming an electronics salesman. ■ This year she became the youngest person to be appointed as a juror at the Cannes Film Festival.…

SEW THE WINTER TO MY SKIN Local true-life adventure. This period drama directed by Jahmil XT Qubeka – whose latest film, Knuckle City, has been selected as SA’s entry at next year’s Oscars – is set in the rural Eastern Cape in the ’40s and ’50s. It tells the true story of John Kepe (Ezra Mabengeza), a Robin Hood-like figure who declared himself Samson of the Boschberg and stole sheep from white farmers to give to his people. This is a beautifully shot, well-made movie with great performances. It’s also mostly silent, with large chunks of film without dialogue. – DENNIS CAVERNELIS 2019. 132 MIN. 16DNPV. HOTEL MUMBAI True-life thriller. When waiter Arjun (Dev Patel) gets to work at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, India, on 26 November…

MRS EVERYTHING By Jennifer Weiner Simon & Schuster The epic story follows sisters Jo and Bethie Kaufman over seven decades in a world that’s rapidly changing – from growing up in Detroit in the 1950s all the way up to the 2016 election in America. The two young Kaufmans couldn’t be more different: Jo is a tomboy who rebels against her mother and wants to be a writer, while Bethie is pretty, feminine and a good girl, dreaming of a traditional life. But as they live through the civil rights movement, Woodstock and the free love of the ’60s, surviving traumas and tragedies along the way, their futures turn out to be nothing like they’d hoped. Told in turns by each sister, the novel gives an interesting – and at…

FIGURED IT OUT Teacher: “Bongani, why are you doing your math sums on the floor?” Bongani: “You told me to do it without using tables!” NEWLY DISCOVERED Teacher: “Lisa, go to the map and find North America.” Lisa: “Here it is!” Teacher: “Correct. Now, class, who discovered America?” Class: “LISA!” KIDS’ PROVERBS A Grade 2 teacher collected well-known proverbs. She gave each child in the class the first half of the proverb and asked them to fill in the rest. Here are some of their answers: ■ Better to be safe than . . . punch a boy in Grade 7. ■ Strike while the . . . spider is close. ■ It’s always darkest before . . . you switch on the lights. ■ Never underestimate the power of…

TINA FEY “The beauty of the impostor syndrome is you vacillate between extreme egomania and a complete feeling of, ‘I’m a fraud! Oh God, they’re on to me!’” the Golden Globe-winning actress and writer says. JODIE FOSTER The actress thought it was a mistake that she won an Oscar for The Accused in 1989 (she won best actress again for The Silence of the Lambs in 1992). “I thought everybody would find out and they’d take the Oscar back. They’d come to my house, ‘Excuse me, we meant to give that to someone else. That was going to Meryl Streep’.” MERYL STREEP When asked in an interview if she’d always act, the woman with the most Oscar nominations in history (21) and three Academy Awards replied, “You think, ‘Why would…

It was all cocktails and sunset walks on the beach for former Protea JP DUMINY (35) and his wife, SUE (33), as they recently took a break at a luxurious beach resort in the Caribbean. The couple enjoyed a few days of soaking up the sun, but they didn’t only lounge about on the beach – they also did a bit of jet-skiing, which didn’t quite go as planned. “Husband nearly threw me off but hey, it was fun!” Sue said on Instagram. They also attended a cricket match at the Kensington Oval – the oldest cricket ground in the Caribbean – in Bridgetown, Barbados, where they supported the Barbados Tridents. What a life!…

“Two years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. No one knows this, but I thought it was about time I told everybody. I’ve [done] so many tests. I’m in the clear now simply because I caught it early.” – veteran singer ROD STEWART on his secret battle with cancer “I’d say exes invited to the wedding. All inclusive. The more the merrier.” – ALEX RODRIGUEZ on his upcoming wedding to Jennifer Lopez “I was bullied a lot at school, mentally and physically. I can talk to Harper about that and how girls should be kind to girls – I use my own experiences and share that.” – former Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer VICTORIA BECKHAM “I think he was doing something really special there. It’s a pure celebration of life and…

‘I just met Cooke, and I wanted to marry him. We wanted to marry each other’JENNIFER LAWRENCE A formal wedding ceremony complete with chrysanthemums, confetti and canapés isn’t for JENNIFER LAWRENCE. It seems the Oscar winner opted for something much more low-key for her nuptials. Earlier this month J Law and her fiancé, art dealer COOKE MARONEY, were spotted at New York City’s marriage bureau accompanied by two security guards, a photographer and a friend. One stunned onlooker wrote in a now-deleted tweet: “When you go get your marriage licence and Jennifer Lawrence walks by to tie the knot before your eyes!” Insiders added to speculation that the couple got hitched by revealing that the photographer with the couple was Mark Seliger, a top celebrity lensman known for shooting Vanity…

KIM KARDASHIAN (38) has always been candid about living with the skin condition psoriasis. But in a recent heartfelt essay for her sister Kourtney Kardashian’s lifestyle website, Poosh, she further lifts the lid on the chronic condition which causes red, flaky patches of skin. “I got a common cold, and since psoriasis is an autoimmune condition, this triggered it. It was all over my stomach and legs,” the mother of North (6), Saint (3),Chicago (21 months) and Psalm (five months), wrote of her first flare-up 13 years ago. The reality star treated her first psoriasis outbreak with a cortisone shot, and it went away for five years – only to return in her early thirties. “For the past eight years, although the spots are unpredictable, I can always count on…

CYNDI LAUPER (66) Her psoriasis didn’t appear until she was in her late fifties, but it came on with a vengeance. The award-winning singer and songwriter says it was so bad at times, she couldn’t get out of bed. CARA DELEVINGNE (27) She had her first serious outbreak during the high pressure of Paris Fashion Week when she was 20. She says the condition is one of the reasons she’s stepped away from the runway. KRIS JENNER (63) Psoriasis seems to run in the family as Kim shares the condition with her mother. Medication and light therapy eventually brought it under control, but Kris says she still has flare-ups. LEANN RIMES (37) The singer says at its worst, psoriasis covers about 80% of her body. LeAnn says her self-confidence was…

After splitting from husband LIAM HEMSWORTH (29), MILEY CYRUS was linked to blogger KAITLYNN CARTER, who was going through her own breakup with reality TV star BRODY JENNER (36). Now, after just more than a month – during which Miley (26) and Kaitlynn (31) seemed nearly inseparable – the two have called it quits. “Miley and Kaitlynn are no longer together romantically. They’ve been there for each other through tough times recently but decided it’s best to be friends,” an insider claims. The pair were first seen together on holiday in Italy last month, where they were snapped cuddling and kissing. And although Miley and Liam were already separated at the time, a source close to the Independence Day star says the steamy pics were the reason he decided to…

Another baby Baldwin is on the way. ALEC BALDWIN (61) and his wife, yoga instructor HILARIA (35), who suffered a miscarriage earlier this year, have revealed that they’re expecting their fifth child. The couple already share daughter CARMEN (6) and sons RAFAEL (4), LEONARDO (3) and ROMEO (1). “It’s still very early, but we’ve learned that there’s a little person inside of me,” Hilaria wrote on Instagram. “The sound of this strong heart makes me so happy, especially because of the loss we experienced.”…

Siya, jou Bok! I’m so proud of our brilliant rugby captain (YOU, 19 September). He never fails to recognise his humble background. A true warrior. Viva, Siya. Viva. MEGA FAN, SMS Where can an elderly couple walk and be safe these days? JB, JOHANNESBURG I envy you, Maureen, having so many close friends with whom you go back years (YOU Say, 12 September). Friendship is precious and you’ve shown us exactly that. CINDY, DURBAN I love YOU, especially my Blockbusters and Brainbuster. YOU is the best! LINDA, DURBANVILLE Oh, how I loved watching Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman as a kid with my mother (YOU, 5 September). Jane Seymour is still as beautiful as ever. I wish we could see reruns on TV. ANNA-M, SMS Thank you so much for the…

THE PLANNING The Sussexes’ 10-day tour reportedly took 10 months to plan. Once the itinerary is approved, a scouting party is sent to the destination to figure out how everything will work – from travel time and dress codes to camera angles. SECURITY GALORE The royal party includes officers of the Royal Protection Service who deal with security matters. A list is compiled of the people the royals will meet and any cultural requirements and etiquette discussed. Venue plans are drawn up to show where everyone will stand, sit, enter and exit. All the info is then compiled into a thick “tour bible”. WHAT TO WEAR? Royals on tour must adhere to a country’s dress code, if there is one, and be mindful of who they’re engaging with. Thought is…

In a recent analysis for Nedbank Private Wealth, economist and political analyst JP LANDMAN (below) highlighted the following positive changes: Stopping the rot President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed four commissions of inquiry, all aimed at lifting the lid on corruption. Key institutions such as the South African Revenue Services (Sars) were freed from “forces of state capture”. Newly appointed Sars commissioner Edward Kieswetter has done sterling work so far. The top three officials of the national prosecuting authority (NPA) have left and internationally respected advocate Shamila Batohi is now in the top position. Anti-corruption fighter advocate Hermione Cronje spearheads a new special investigative unit that focuses on state capture. Batohi has also reappointed heavyweight Willie Hofmeyr (who was removed during the Zuma regime) as head of the NPA asset forfeiture unit.…

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How to get the look EYES Apply a light gold eyeshadow on the inner corner of the eyelid. Blend in a light brown eyeshadow from the outer corner of the eye towards the middle of the eyelid. Make a winged line using eyeliner then put on mascara. CHEEKS Apply blush in a soft, warm hue. LIPS Outline your lips with a liner in a red similar to your lipstick. Colour in your whole lip with the liner to make the colour last. Finish off with a red lipstick. Try these 1 Catrice Vinyl Lacquer Lip Palette in 020 Embellished Boldness R129,95 2 Yardley Intense Matte 16Hr Lipstick in Bon Bizzle R109,95 3 Catrice Black Liner in 010 Blackest Black R69,95 4 BlackUp Waterproof Kohl R155 5 Gosh Velvet Touch Lipliner…

SPRING is in the air, and suddenly more and more people are exercising. They’re out on the roads running or cycling, or arrive at work lugging their gym bags. But for those of us who’ve been vegetating on the couch, the thought of that kind of activity is daunting – even if we know we really should do some form of exercise. The good news is you don’t have to tackle marathons to reap the benefits of exercise. Even running for as little as five to 10 minutes a day can reduce your risk of dying from heart disease and increase longevity, according to research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. What’s more, you can run on your own or as part of a group. “Running…

YOUR home is probably the most valuable thing you own so when the time comes to sell it you want to get as much money for it as possible. It’s a no-brainer that well-kept properties sell faster and for larger amounts than their neglected counterparts. Zami Mzongwana, an estate agent with Seeff Centurion in Gauteng, says a home in her area sold for far less than it was worth because of the state it was in. The buyer went on to renovate the house, put it back on the market – and sold it for about 30% more than he paid for it simply because it looked better. Here’s how you can improve the value of your property. 1 PAINT IT It’s amazing what a lick of paint can do,…

THURSDAY ■ A HUSBAND’S CONFESSION ★★★ 2015, 90 min, 13VL, e.tv, 23:00. Drama. A preacher’s life spirals out of control when his niece is murdered and he finds out he has an illegitimate son. Allie Gonino, JR Bourne. ■ COUNTY LINE ★★★ 2017, 88 min, 16, M-Net, 04:20. Action. A retired sheriff investigates his friend’s murder. Tom Wopat, Jeff Fahey. FRIDAY ■ RAMONA AND BEEZUS ★★★ 2010, 103 min, A, e.tv, 14:30. Comedy. A young girl has lots of adventures with her big sister. Joey King. ■ POLICE STORY ★★★★ 1985, 100 min, PG13V, SABC1, 21:00. Action. In Hong Kong a police officer must clear his name when he’s framed for murder. Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung. ■ CHÂTEAU ★★★ 2017, 81 min, PG13, SABC3, 21:30. Comedy. An African immigrant in…

OTTO and Edith Frank and their daughters, Margot and Anne, fled Nazi Germany in 1933 and settled in the Netherlands. But by mid-1942 life for Dutch Jews was increasingly harsh. They were forced to wear yellow stars and forbidden to run a business, travel on trams, sit on a park bench or even ride a bicycle. So that July, after 16-year-old Margot received a call-up to work in a German labour camp, the family went into hiding in the upper storeys of Otto Frank’s former business premises in Amsterdam. They were joined by another family, Auguste and Hermann van Pels with their son, Peter, and a dentist named Fritz Pfeffer. By August 1944, having spent more than two years in hiding, they were daring to hope that the city would…

CONCENTRATING intently, Nhlanhla Ngcobo* carefully marked six numbers on the National Lottery slip at the petrol station: 2, 8, 9, 14, 29 and 30. She whispered a quiet prayer as she’d done every time she’d bought a Lotto ticket over the past 19 years, paid for it and hoped for the best. Nhlanhla (54) could barely afford the R7,50 ticket. Even though it was the beginning of September and she’d been paid her salary just a few days ago, she had just R300 to her name. Like so many South Africans she was up to her neck in debt and sinking fast. “God, please bless these numbers,” she murmured. Against all odds, her prayers were answered with a tsunami’s worth of blessings – but Nhlanhla still can’t quite believe she’s…

8 MILLION Number of copies of The Handmaid’s Tale sold in English. 40 Number of languages the book has been translated into. It’s also been adapted into a film, an opera, a ballet and a graphic novel. 2000 The year Atwood won the Booker Prize for The Blind Assassin. The Testaments is her sixth novel to make the shortlist. 50 Number of crimson shades the makers of the TV series considered when choosing the colour of the handmaids’ cloaks. 1,9 MILLION Number of followers Margaret Atwood has on Twitter.…

She rose to fame when her songs with rapper Nasty C – Phases and SMA – became countrywide hits, and now singer ROWLENE BOSMAN (22) has just release her new single, Curtain Call, from her debut album. Since moving from Cape Town to Johannesburg three years ago, she’s also worked with other stars of local rap music such as A-Reece and Riky Rick. We chatted to the artist, whose debut album is set for release early next year. 5 character traits up-and-coming artists need to make it in the music industry? Persistence, resilience, a teachable character, creativity and passion. 4 people who’ve inspired your musical journey? Nasty C, Amy Winehouse, Gemini Major and Tellaman. 3 songs you listen to every day? NASA by Ariana Grande, Tori Kelly’s cover of Brokenhearted…

A diabetes diagnosis calls for major lifestyle changes that can be challenging. YOU Diabetes features helpful articles, real-life stories and easy recipes to inspire a healthier, happier you. We unpack the sugar highs and lows, offer expert advice on how to cut down on sugar and show you how to get your body moving to keep your diabetes under control. There are also 80 tasty recipes including delicious desserts! Order your copy online at youstore.co.za or contact Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24. com and have it delivered straight to your door.…

SHE wakes up in the night sobbing and still half asleep reaches for her husband in bed next to her. But he isn’t there – instead her twins have crawled into bed with her. This is how it goes, night after night. She wants to block it out but there are just too many reminders of him – including his lingering scent, his clothes, his toiletries, his shoes. Maria Williams was able to put on a brave face as she expressed her gratitude to the thousands of supporters at memorial services, telling them how much her husband, rugby icon Chester Williams (49), had loved them. But back home she can’t hide what she’s feeling. “To the world, he was Chester Williams,” Maria says. “But to us, he was the world.”…

IT WAS his best friend’s birthday and there were treats galore and even a little lamb to pet and play with. Seven-year-old Dylan Neethling was in his element as he joined in the festivities in the shadow of Paarl Mountain. No one could have predicted that magical spring morning in the Salem Biblical Garden near Paarl in the Western Cape would mark the start of the little boy’s final day. In the early hours of the following morning he was shot dead in his bedroom. And the person who took his life was the man he saw as his protector – his father, Johann Neethling (69). After pulling the trigger Johann called the police to report a shooting before lying down on the bed beside his son’s body and shooting…

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How to get the look EYES Apply a nude or light brown eyeshadow from above the lashes to just over the crease of your eyelid. Then blend it towards the inner corners of the eye. Dab eyeshadow on the lower lash line. Finish with mascara. CHEEKS Dab on a matte blush from the apples of the cheeks to the outer end of the eyebrows. Use a shade that’s not too bright or too dark. Remember you’re going for a natural look. LIPS Less is more, so apply only a nude lipgloss and you’re good to go. Try these 1 Catrice Luminice Highlight and Bronze Glow Palette in 020 Feel Gold R74,99 2 Mavala Crayon Contour Lip Liner Pencil in Brun Tendre R114 3 Catrice Brow Comb Pro Micro Pen in…

NO-FUSS MARSHMALLOW FRIDGE TARTLETS MAKES 10 TARTLETS OR 1 LARGE TART PREPARATION: 20 MIN SETTING: 2-3 HOURS OR OVERNIGHT CRUST 200g Marie biscuits, crushed 125g butter, melted FILLING 30ml (2T) water 30ml (2T) gelatin 250ml (1c) strawberry-flavoured sweetened milk 250ml (1c) cream, whipped 100g pink and white marshmallows, quartered TO SERVE fresh strawberries, sliced Grease 10 tartlet tins or ramekins or a large tart tin with nonstick spray. 1 Crust Mix the biscuit crumbs and butter and press onto the bottoms and up the sides of the tartlet tins, ramekins or large tart tin. Chill while making the filling. 2 Filling Add the water to the gelatin and allow to sponge. Microwave for 10 seconds or until the gelatin has melted. Don’t heat for too long as it won’t set…

■ Use craftsmen and builders who have a proven track record of the type of work you’re having done. ■ To prevent your renovations from pricing your property above its market value, use information services such as Lightstone or the South African Property Transfer Guide (SAPTG – see Get Help Here). These agencies gather information from the deeds office that shows what the average sale price of properties is in your area for a certain period. You can request a valuation of your own property online, as well as sales reports for your complex, neighbourhood and city or suburb. The cost depends on the type of report but the website indicates the cost. You must supply information such as your street address, lot number and the name of your neighbourhood.…

WHAT DOES IT SMELL LIKE? The 21-year-old plays a pop star in her latest movie, Teen Spirit – a drama which follows the story of Violet, a shy teenager who dreams of escaping her village on the Isle of Wight to become a singer. She enters a local singing contest and soon her fantasy starts to become a reality. “To do a musical was always on the bucket list,” Elle said at a press conference. “I could sing growing up, but it’s different when you’re singing in a film. You have to have the stamina, especially for these huge pop songs I had to do. I really wanted the challenge.” IT’S ALL IN THE PREPARATION Elle, who’s been acting since childhood, also had to nail an English accent and learn…

Documentary. This film by Kevin Macdonald – one of the few filmmakers who both creates documentaries (One Day in September, Touching the Void) and directs movies (The Last King of Scotland, State of Play) – looks at the life and death of the late, great Whitney Houston. It also caused a stir when it hit the festival circuit last year. The doccie features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew Whitney best. Be warned, though, this film isn’t so much a celebration of the beloved artist. It’s an examination of the sadness that permeated much of her life in the form of sexual abuse, drug addiction and family secrets. 2018. 120 MIN. 16. A Allages D Drugs H Horror L Language N Nudity…

LA LA LA BLACK COFFEE & USHER  This has got summer hit written all over it thanks to the irresistible combo of Black Coffee’s cool house beats and Usher’s smooth-as-silk vocals. DANCE MONKEY TONES & I The Australian singer (real name Toni Watson), who burst onto the music scene earlier this year, is topping charts worldwide with this ridiculously catchy tune. LIAR CAMILA CABELLO Camila’s latest single proves she’s the undisputed music video queen who can act as well as she sings! Directed by Dave Meyers – who also did her Señorita vid – it sees her in the middle of a love triangle. Check it out. MOTHER CHARLIE PUTH “If your mother knew all the things we do,” he sings. The 27-year-old gets naughty on this playful new track.…

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS LIBRA IN LOVE AND ROMANCE ■ They were probably starry-eyed and deeply in love with their first crush. ■ For them a blind date is better than no date at all. ■ As a fiancée, they’re all about planning a romantic wedding. ■ Walking down the aisle would be a lifelong dream come true for them. ■ They’re accommodating companions and charming partners. ■ They tend to sweep things under the rug to avoid conflict. ■ If their relationship ends, there’s probably another waiting in the wings. LIBRA 23 SEPT – 22 OCT Keep an eye on your finances and spending As your planet, Venus, moves into your money horoscope, it’s an opportune time to attract lucrative business opportunities. You may meet people with financial knowhow and sound…

SANETTE Smit is a woman on a mission. Her goal: to empower women to defend themselves against abusers. And if she gets her way, she’ll reach every single girl and woman in the country. She’s already done a pretty good job. In the 17 years she’s been running her nonprofit organisation, Stay Safe, the 66-year-old martial arts expert has trained more than 200 000 primary and high school girls in self-defence, including pupils at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. Teaching them how to fight back in times of danger is what drives her, and every time she hears of yet another crime committed against a woman she’s more determined than ever to fulfil her mission. The recent spate of gender-based violence devastated Sanette, and the countrywide protests against…

On fame “Being me is boring. A part of it is fantastic – being famous, first page of the newspaper and TV. But after 15 years, I want some privacy. I haven’t been to the park with my kids. If I go, people turn up and my kids are nervous, my girlfriend is nervous, I’m nervous.” Cristiano (34) has a 22-month-old daughter, ALANA, with model GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ (25). He’s also dad to two-year-old twins EVA and MATEO, and CRISTIANO JNR (9). On his f ather At one point during the interview, he broke down in tears as he watched a clip of his father expressing pride in him in a 2004 interview shortly before his death. JOSÉ DINIS AVEIRO died in 2005 of liver failure when Cristiano was just 20,…

SUNNY DAY OUT CHARLIZE THERON and her three-year-old daughter, AUGUST, looked deep in conversation as they strolled through Los Angeles earlier this month. MENDING FENCES Actress FELICITY HUFFMAN and daughter SOPHIA GRACE (19) were seen delivering cakes to women at a rehab centre days after Felicity was sentenced to 14 days in prison for her part in the college admissions scandal. ZOOEY’S MINI-MEs ZOOEY DESCHANEL and her daughters, ELSIE (4) and CHARLIE (2), were spotted out in Los Angeles just days after the actress announced her split from actor Jacob Pechenik after four years of marriage. MAMA AND MIA British royal ZARA TINDALL and her eldest, MIA (5), enjoyed the sunshine at Gatcombe Park in Gloucester, England, where Zara was competing in the prestigious Whatley Manor International Horse Trials. Mia’s…