Innholdsfortegnelse for 24-Oct-19 i You South Africa

ONCE upon a time it was a subject I didn’t think much about. Retirement was something your parents did, something you could worry about in the future. Short-sighted much? For sure. Because anyone who knows anything will tell you it’s never too early to think about your golden years. It’s one of the realities of life: if you live long enough, you’ll have to retire. Life lopes along at breakneck speed. When my three children were small I couldn’t imagine them growing up and moving out – but here they are now, independent young adults carving their way in the world. And retirement, that distant thing that wasn’t so much as a speck on the horizon, is suddenly not so far away after all. Which is why YOU’s new standalone…

Regarding your article about hope in South Africa (YOU, 3 October), the comments by business leader Johan van Zyl although laudable fall far short of the current political and economic situation in SA. You can’t pour cream on sour milk. International investors are bailing out of SA bonds. We may soon face junk status by Moody’s, the ratings agency. Sentiment in the manufacturing sector is at its lowest ebb in 10 years. Unemployment is running at 29%. Most municipalities are operating at a loss and many government-run enterprises are floundering in debt. Crime is basically out of control. Rather distressful also is that Zimbabwe, our close neighbour, is no longer the bread basket of Africa and is in fact politically and economically on its knees. Equally disturbing is the mindset…

IT’S not hard to see how this teenager triggered the end of the Zephany Nurse mystery. Cassidy Nurse is the spitting image of the young Cape Town woman who made headlines worldwide when she was reunited with her biological family in 2015 following a set of extraordinary circumstances – 17 years after being snatched from her mother’s hospital bedside two days after being born. Long dark hair, hazel eyes, fair skin – for the sisters it’s almost like looking in a mirror. But neither Cassidy nor Zephany – or Miché Solomon as she was christened by the woman who kidnapped her – has had her happy ending. The sisters are both estranged from their parents and are battling to make their way in the world, their lives forever affected by…

AMESS. That’s the best way to describe the furore swirling around the lofty lock – and it’s refusing to go away. Racial slurs, barroom brawls, two men left bleeding on the street after allegedly being pistol-whipped – since all the sordid allegations came to light, many have found it difficult to cheer for Eben Etzebeth as the Boks strive for glory in Japan. Tales have also emerged that the towering sportsman, who’s more than two metres tall and weighs 123kg, and his friends were part of a gang known as the Wolf Pack which conducted a reign of terror in the small West Coast town of Langebaan. Calls are growing for the 27-year-old cornerstone of the Bok scrum to come home and clear his name. Surely, given SA’s fraught history,…

SHE was always the one everyone worried about – the princess unable to find lasting love, the rather lonely figure trailing behind her little sister at her no-holds-barred wedding last year. As maid of honour to Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice was followed by whispers of “always the bridesmaid, never the bride”. Poor Bea, people said – and it didn’t help that her longtime romance to American Dave Clark had ended in heartache after he was unable to commit. But just look at the queen’s 31-year-old granddaughter now: not only has she found her prince charming – in the form of a dashing Italian count, no less – she’s also showing the world she intends doing things her way. Not for Beatrice the Harry-and-Meghan copycat wedding her sister went for, complete…

WHEN coming up with recipes for their book, Tebo and Lebo were inspired by a variety of influences. They drew from recipes they learnt as youngsters in their grandmother Koko’s kitchen, working at a flatbread stand as culinary students and their food experiences while attending university in Los Angeles in the US. Here are five delicious dishes from their book. ASIAN CHICKEN STIR-FRY We really love Asian food. It’s such a huge influence on our style of cooking. We’re obsessed with its freshness, textures and simplicity. SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION: 20-25 MIN COOKING: 10-12 MIN 500g egg noodles 100g cashew nuts 45ml (3T) peanut oil 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips freshly ground black pepper 45ml (3T) crushed garlic 30ml (2T) grated ginger 2 green chillies, deseeded and sliced,…

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I FOUND OUT MY NEW WIFE CHEATED Q I was so excited on my wedding day three months ago. I dreamt about the wonderful life my wife and I would have and the romantic moments we’d share with each other. But two days after I got married, and while we were still on honeymoon, I discovered my wife was having an affair with a married man and that she married me because he’d never leave his wife and children. I think she’d hoped that when she started making wedding preparations he’d see the light and leave his family. She told me that although she likes me, she’s in love with him. I was so shocked and am so angry and hurt. What a charade. She pretended to love me and…

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS THE ESSENCE OF SCORPIO ■ They have a marked capacity for self-control. ■ Scorpios find it difficult to trust others. ■ An uncanny sixth sense is part and parcel of their makeup. ■ They tend not to shrink back from anything and handle crises well. ■ Obsession is their downfall. ■ Passionate Scorpio shuns half-measures and lives life to the full. ■ They can be jealous. SCORPIO 23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER It’s a time for celebrating new beginnings The sun moves into your sign, signalling it’s time to give thought to birthday celebrations and embarking on a new personal year. Whether you want to invite friends and family for a party or you wish to escape the crowds for time by yourself, your birthday is an event…

NICE TO MEET YA NIALL HORAN Different to the folk-pop feel of his 2017solo debut EP, Flicker, the former One Directioner returns with a pop rock single about a lover he can’t shake. CHEATING ON YOU CHARLIE PUTH Charlie’s infectious and harmonic vocals vibe perfectly with the ’90s R&B feel of this tune. It’s an earworm! SIMMER MAHALIA FT BURNA BOY “Never been your average girl, so take time with me,” she sings over a cool reggae beat. You’ll be bopping along to this album. GOD IS A DANCER TIËSTO & MABEL Dutch DJ Tiësto pairs up with UK songstress Mabel on this banging dance hit. “I’m excited to share it at festivals around the world,” he said. WHEN I WASN’T WATCHING MANDY MOORE After claiming her ex derailed her…

A MAN walks free after spending 19 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit. Sitting reading a newspaper article about Fusi Mofokeng’s release in 2011, the thing that intrigued author Jonny Steinberg was the man’s apparent lack of anger at the huge miscarriage of justice that had gobbled up such a big chunk of his life. As he got his first taste of post-apartheid South Africa, Fusi marvelled at what it felt like to walk into a restaurant and be served with courtesy by a white waitress. “I thought, ‘Is that what strikes him most? Something so positive. Why is he not much angrier?’ I want to meet this man,” recalls the award-winning author, who’s best known for his non-fiction titles such as Midlands, Three-Letter Plague and A…

One thing’s for sure, there’ll be plenty drama, loads of laughs and fabulous fashion in the second season of The Real Housewives of Johannesburg. Meet the hit show’s cast. BRINNETTE SEOPELA is a returning favourite. Viewers fell in love with the township beauty who showed off her fairtytale wedding. LEBO GUNGULUZA is married to business mogul Lebo Gunguluza. She’s published the South African Music Awards magazine for the past five years. NOMPUMELELO MOPHATLANE is married to IT mogul Isaac Mophatlane. “Mrs Mops” is a Wits drama and theatre graduate. LETHABO “LEJOY” MATHATHO is a radio and TV host. She founded the Lejoy Foundation to empower those who are less fortunate. MPHO MERRIWEATHER is a mother of five, born in Botswana and raised in the UK. She’s a project manager and…

“It’s white privilege. I saw eight years’ worth of it working on Desperate Housewives, so I know what I’m talking about. Accountability and responsibility don’t mean shit to these people.” – FELICITY HUFFMAN’s former castmate RICARDO CHAVIRA slamming the 14-day jail sentence the actress received for her involvement in the university admissions scandal in the US “I’m absolutely terrified. I don’t care what else I’ve done in my life – I’ve won an Emmy, I won an Oscar, two Tonys – but if I mess this up, this will be the defining moment in my life. Like, ‘You raised a great kid but you messed up Michelle Obama’.” – VIOLA DAVIS on portraying former First Lady Michelle Obama in the upcoming TV series First Ladies “If only I dressed normal,…

The Love on the Brain singer didn’t hold back when she recently chatted to Vogue magazine and graced its cover for the 25th time. Here’s a taste of what she said. ON HER BEAU The makeup mogul touched on her relationship with Saudi billionaire Hassan Jameel (31). Although their romance has remained mostly private, the couple have been linked since 2017. “Yeah, I’m dating. I’m actually in an exclusive relationship for quite some time, and it’s going really well, so I’m happy,” she gushed, adding that she’s keen to start a family. ON DONALD TRUMP AND HIS HANDLING OF MASS SHOOTINGS “The most mentally ill human being in America right now seems to be the president.” ON THE SUPER BOWL She opened up about her decision to decline an offer…

Today I bought my weekly YOU and I went straight to the article on Prince Harry, Meghan and Archie in South Africa (YOU, 10 October). I was expecting four pages. I turned the page and there was more and, to my delight, I turned the page and there was more again. Wow, what a day! I’m still smiling. Thank you, my beautiful magazine. HAPPY CUSTOMER, SMS Thanks so much for the fabulous spread on the Sussexes’ trip to SA. What a spoil. DEBBIE, EMPANGENI The article about Prince Harry following his mom’s footsteps in Angola was very poignant. He was brave to do publicly something that was, for him, highly emotional. It was a good story. SUSSEX FAN, HERMANUS I’m shocked to see so many people are taking others to…

“My relationship with my sister has grown over the years,” Miché Solomon says. “We have our ups and downs like normal sisters do. We’re going through something personal and I’ve realised she really needs me, because I understand what she’s going through, and how this has affected her. I’m there for her because she’s my sister and I’ll support her through her journey in life.” She understands Cassidy’s decision to tell her side of the story. “It’s her story, her experience of how this entire situation affected her. “It’s her truth, her voice and I respect that.”…

COACH RASSIE ERASMUS “I have to trust him to do some stuff on the field and win Test matches, and he must trust me to believe him when he tells me something.” SPORTS MINISTER NATHI MTHETHWA “Any person is innocent until proven otherwise by a court of law.” But if Etzebeth is guilty he’ll suffer the consequences, he adds. “We aren’t going to tolerate any racism.” SA RUGBY PRESIDENT MARK ALEXANDER It’s unrealistic to have expected management to send him home from Japan, he says. “What if it transpires in a few weeks that the player is actually innocent? He can take us to the cleaners. We have to protect the organisation.”…

‘What he’d done threatened to destroy my life’ FOR months she isolated herself in her flat, too terrified and traumatised to go out – or even open the curtains. Going anywhere had become a nightmare. If people recognised her they’d bombard her with questions. Why did he do it? Couldn’t she have stopped him? Was she somehow to blame? “What he’d done threatened to destroy my life. My life! And I had no hand in his senseless deed,” Mariaan Wessels* (20) tells YOU. We previously spoke to her parents as she wasn’t ready to talk about the shocking crime (YOU, 14 March 2019). Making matters worse was the fact that she was six months pregnant with the baby of the man who’d performed one of the most despicable deeds in…

GIRLS of all ages clad in colourful leotards are hard at work warming up – legs wheeling, arms stretching, bodies bending into improbable shapes. Some gymnasts hop nimbly on the balance beam, others somersault through the air. It’s beautiful to watch. But all activity ceases at the Johannesburg Gymnastics Centre (JGC) in Newlands, Johannesburg, when a petite young woman walks in. It’s Caitlin Rooskrantz, hero of every young gymnast here, and South Africa’s latest sports sensation. The 17-year-old became an instant star after qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics at the World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany – the first female South African artistic gymnast to qualify for the Olympics by ranking. Her score of 49,466 out of a possible 50 sealed her ticket to Japan – even after a fall…

A-LINE Dress from R459, Miladys. Wedges R159,99, hat R99,99 and belt R50 for three, MRP. Earrings R200, Lovisa. Bag R249,95, The Hub. The A-line dress is fitted at the waist and flares out gradually to the hem. This style suits all body types, as it defines your waist and creates a beautiful shape. Dress it up with strappy sandals or dress it down with flats and a denim jacket. PINAFORE Dress R550, Woolworths. Sandals R119,99, MRP. Headband R250, barethreadsfashions.com barethreadsfashions.com. Sunglasses R99, and bag R399, Miladys. Scarf R200, Lovisa. Choose a structured style with a slim silhouette for a flattering look. Keep it simple by wearing it on its own or with a blouse underneath. Add a pair of sandals to complete your look. WRAP Dress R189,99 and heels R179,99,…

THE DILIGENT SON A woman walking down a country lane sees a young boy struggling to load hay back onto a cart after it had fallen off. “You look hot, my boy,” says the woman. “Why don’t you rest a moment, and I’ll give you a hand later.” “No, thanks,” says the young boy. “My father wouldn’t like it.” “Don’t be silly,” the woman says. “Everyone is entitled to a break. Come and have a drink of water.” Again the boy protests that his father would be upset. Losing her patience, the woman says, “Your father must be a real slave driver. Tell me, where I can find him? I’ll give him a piece of my mind!” “Well,” replies the boy, “he’s under the load of hay.” THE BEAUTIFUL GAME…

SOMETHING WICKED Angelina Jolie reprises her role as the evil horned fairy in Disney sequel Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. The storyline picks up after Maleficent has made peace with her goddaughter, Aurora (Elle Fanning). Prince Phillip (Harris Dickinson) has asked for Aurora’s hand in marriage but his mother, the cunning Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer), complicates matters when she tries to sever the bond between Maleficent and Aurora. “It’s a wonderful thing to see another strong woman added to the cast,” Angelina (44) said of working with Michelle. “It’s always nice when you’re working with actors you respect, and you get to play and you have something you get to chew up a little bit together.” FLAWED & FIERCE “There’ve been times in my life where I’ve felt misunderstood, like Maleficent,…

GREEN BOOK  True-life drama. Italian-American nightclub bouncer Frank “Tony Lip” Vallelonga (Viggo Mortensen) takes a job as driver and bodyguard to Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali), an African-American pianist and composer. It’s 1962 and Shirley is about to embark on a concert tour of the American Deep South, where racial segregation is still enforced. He plays in front of white audiences to great acclaim, but can’t use their bathrooms, eat in the same restaurants or stay in the same hotels. For this reason, Tony is issued with The Negro Motorist Green Book, a guide to places and services friendly to black people. Director Peter Farrelly, best known for gross-out comedies such as Dumb and Dumber (1994), switches gears to deliver a watchable, polished film that’s meant to tell an uplifting story about…

ONE DAY IN BETHLEHEM In 1992 Fusi Mofokeng, a resident of a township in Bethlehem in the Free State, gets a visit from his brother-in-law, Sikhalo Ncala. With his relative are seven men who’ve travelled with him from Joburg. Several hours later, rested and refreshed, they continue on their way to KwaZulu-Natal. But a short way out of town they’re stopped by two policemen. Shots are fired and one of the cops is killed. Fusi and a friend, Tshokolo Mokoena, are subsequently arrested with a few of the men, who turn out to be operatives transporting a cache of AK-47s for ANC military wing Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK). Although he and Tshokolo weren’t present at the time of the shooting, they’re still found guilty of murder. With little tangible proof,…

EVERY year, Halloween is celebrated on 31 October in many countries all over the world. It’s a fun day on which to dress up, have a party – and, of course, go trick-or-treating. The holiday is becoming more popular in South Africa and this year you might be taking part in a Halloween party. But have you thought about where you’ll put all your sweets? This pumpkin-shaped bag is perfect for the purpose – and here’s how you can make it yourself. WHAT YOU NEED STEP 1 Fold one orange fabric square in half. Put the dinner plate on top and use a pencil or pen to draw a half-circle on the material, making the shape of a pumpkin stem at the top of the half-circle. STEP 2 Use the…

THE announcement was quite a surprise. The bookies’ hands-down favourite was a feisty Swedish teenager who gave Donald Trump the death stare, told adults they were ruining her future, and spurred thousands of schoolkids into become climate activists. But 16-year-old Greta Thunberg was edged out by an unassuming man who prefers to fly under the radar – although his inspiring achievements have prompted comparisons to Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela, both winners of the prestigious prize this little-known man now calls his own. Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed (43) is the recipient of the 100th Nobel Peace Prize. He’s the youngest African ever to win the award and only the third sitting head of state to receive the honour. Abiy has only been in office since April last year but…

HE’S been in the business for 16 years and has many accomplishments under his belt. But for Thapelo Mokoena, nothing compares to his latest role. “You know when you do something so much it just becomes part of you?” he says. “I feel like that’s when you really begin in anything.” Playing Quinn Makebe in the TV adaptation of bestselling author Deon Meyer’s high-octane thriller Trackers is what’s done it for the 36-year-old actor. The six-part series promises to be a heart-stoppingly tense affair, with first-class production quality and a plot that’ll keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Meyer is also the supervising screenwriter of the show, ensuring it stays true to the story of the hit novel. Quinn is one of the main characters, the highly ambitious…

PROUD DAD! . Deadpool star RYAN REYNOLDS enjoyed a daddy-daughter day with three-year-old INEZ, amid news he and Blake Lively had welcomed their third child together two months ago. They also share four-year-old daughter James. OUCH! JUSTIN BIEBER was recently pictured falling off a unicycle while learning to ride. Seems married life hasn’t improved his coordination! BINGHAM’S BIGGEST FANS They might be one of Hollywood’s most iconic couples but when it comes to their adorable grandson BINGHAM – the son of Goldie’s daughter Kate Hudson – GOLDIE HAWN and KURT RUSSELL are just like any other granny and grandpa. CRUISE CONTROL He mostly manages to keep a low profile, but CONNOR CRUISE was recently spotted enjoying the high life with his famous father, TOM. The pair were pictured boarding a…

CAPTAIN OF OUR HEART RECENTLY my husband had a medical appointment with a doctor in Sea Point. We were both standing at the traffic light waiting to cross the road. A gentleman approached us from the opposite side of the road, came over, looked at us and walked on. He then turned around and walked back to us. He asked, “Are you two able to cross the road on your own?” We said yes we could. Then I recognised him. I said, “Are you Morné du Plessis?” “Yes I am,” he replied. What a kind and caring person he is. I thanked him profusely. When our doctor had finished the examination I told him the story and he said, “Now you know why he was the captain of his team!”…

Our latest series of recipe magazines is packed with great foodie inspiration. YOU Salads offers ideas for light side dishes and healthy meals. YOU Pulses features economical and delicious bean-, lentil- and chickpea-based dishes. And YOU Batch Cooking helps you to prepare meals in advance so you can save time and effort! Get your copies in stores, order online at youstore.co.za or contact Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or at johan.terblanche@media24.com and have them delivered straight to your door. Do you have ideas for us? See your writing or news tips in print! Here are the email addresses you need for submitting material for publication. News ideas awessels@media24.com Fiction stories@you.co.za Personal stories web@you.co.za Original jokes chuckles@you.co.za Recipes recipes@you.co.za…

‘I’m sick and tired of them slandering my name,” Celeste Nurse says of her eldest daughters, Miché Solomon and Cassidy Nurse, when YOU calls to ask her for comment. “I’m tired of those two girls. [One day] I’ll tell the world exactly who and what they are.” She’s shocked by Cassidy’s claim they had a physical altercation that caused her daughter to move out of the house. She told Cassidy to leave “because I caught her smoking weed and because she was being disrespectful”, Celeste says. Cassidy admits she did smoke dagga but says she doesn’t “do stuff like that anymore”. Celeste says she was heartbroken when Cassidy moved out but after several years of being defied by her teenage daughter she had no choice but to tell her to…

By not sending Etzebeth home, rugby authorities show they’re more concerned with winning than doing the right thing, says Francois Johannes Cleophas, senior lecturer at Stellenbosch University’s department of sport science. “Let him face the situation at home,” he says. “If not, one keeps wondering how serious authorities are about pursuing social justice or about nonracialism in sport.” Teresa Oakley-Smith, diversity specialist and founder of change management consultancy Diversi-T, says she’d have advised the South African Rugby Union to leave Etzebeth at home. “Yes, this is unfortunate for him if he’s proved innocent. But let’s not take a chance.” She says the controversy makes it hard for South Africans to get fully behind the team. “It’s about putting the team and the country before the individual,” she adds.…

BAKLAVA ICE CREAM CUPS MAKES 12 CUPS PREPARATION: 20 MIN BAKING: 7-10 MIN SPRINKLE 50g shelled pistachio nuts, walnuts or raw almonds 50g sunflower seeds, toasted 60ml (¼c) brown sugar 5ml (1t) ground cinnamon grated zest of 1 lemon CUPS 6 sheets phyllo pastry 60ml (¼c) melted butter TO FINISH 1,8 litre vanilla ice cream honey to drizzle extra nuts (optional) Preheat the oven to 200°C. Grease 12 hollows of a muffin tin well with nonstick spray. 1 Sprinkle Put all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until fine. 2 Cups Lightly brush one of the phyllo sheets with melted butter. Scatter a little of the ground sprinkle over. Lay another sheet of phyllo over and once again brush with butter, followed by a layer…

Why you should use one You already use face wash and moisturiser so are masks worth all the extra effort? The answer is yes. Masks are designed to address specific skincare needs, whether to combat dryness, help reduce oiliness or deep cleanse your skin. They can help you address specific skincare needs and are formulated to quickly deliver a high concentration of ingredients to the skin. Which one is right for you? Look out for masks that address your specific needs. If you have oily or combination skin, you’ll benefit from water-based hydrating and detoxifying masks as these products help control oil and shine. If you have dry and dull skin choose lipid and brightening masks as these improve hydration and complexion. If you’re worried about signs of ageing, go…

So, what are the benefits of boredom, and why should we learn to embrace them? 1 Boosts imagination and creativity Much research has linked daydreaming to increased imagination and creativity. So see boredom as a chance to let your mind wander. Who knows, when you return to reality you may be able to solve that work issue, doodle plans for your renovation and book your next holiday all in one go. 2 Helps us make change Learning to recognise the cause of your boredom is the key to fixing it, particularly if it’s affecting your happiness. Whether it’s work-, exercise- or relationship-related, view boredom as “feedback” and a catalyst for change. Perhaps you need a new job or to discuss your current role with your manager, maybe your workout isn’t…

Many consumers who have a credit record that contains incorrect information only realise this when it’s too late. They usually only notice this may be the case when a loan they applied for is declined, or if the credit supplier offers a loan but at a higher interest rate. Luckily, errors can be corrected. Here’s what you need to do. BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THESE COMMON ERRORS ● Incorrect account information such as settled accounts indicated as still outstanding, late payments and unpaid balances. ● False accounts which you didn’t open might indicate identify theft (see more below). ● Mistakes with personal information including spelling errors in names, and incorrect ID or contact numbers, or addresses. Credit bureaus receive information from different service providers such as banks, shops, insurers…

‘All of the songs from my past have made me grow into the writer I feel I am now’– Mahalia CREATIVE FAMILY Music is in her blood – her mom was part of ’80s electronic band Colourbox and her dad is a songwriter and session guitarist. “My whole life, I was surrounded by such a creative family,” says the songbird who was born Mahalia Rose Burkmar in Leicester in the UK. “Both my parents are musical. Mom used to dance as well. My eldest brother is a choreographer; my other brother is an actor/MC/poet. So it’s like the most fun, warm way of growing up.” MENTORED BY ED In 2012 her manager arranged for her to have a jam session with singer Ed Sheeran, which she believes helped kickstart her…

■ The character of Maleficent first appeared on screen in Disney’s original version of Sleeping Beauty, and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil was released on the 60th anniversary of the 1959 classic. ■ The name Maleficent comes from the Latin word “maleficentia”, which means evil or evil-doing. ■ British actor Chiwetel Ejiofor plays Conall, one of the leaders of the dark fae, a group of winged creatures exiled from the human world. ■ It’s not the first time Chiwetel and Angelina have worked together – they also both starred in 2010’s action thriller Salt. ■ “I’m not the most patient person in the world. But then that would work too, because if I was irritated it was great for the character.” Thankfully it took just two-and-half hours a day to transform…

RED JOAN True-life drama. At the end of World War 2, when the alliance between Britain and Russia is shaky, secrets documents about the UK’s atomic weapons progress is passed on to the Soviets. The leak is a young personal assistant at a laboratory, Joan Stanley (Kingsman: The Secret Service’s Sophie Cookson), though no one has any idea until her arrest as an octogenarian (Judi Dench), and her subsequent interrogation. This film is inspired by the life of Melita Nor-wood, a British civil servant who supplied the KGB with secrets for more than 30 years. Dench as the older Joan gives a wonderful performance as a strong-willed woman who believes she wasn’t a traitor to her country. Cookson also delivers an incredible portrayal. Recommended. –LYNNELY 2018. 13VSN. 120 MIN. MISS…

I WOKE to the sound of buzzing. A fly had become trapped between the closed window and the cheap blinds that barely kept out the light. Each time it tried to escape, it struck either the glass or the plastic. Confined, whichever way it turned. I lay in bed listening to it and decided to set it free. I knew how it felt. When I’d gone to prison, I’d become the fly. Banging into the walls of my cell every day. I watched as it first circled the room, taking in what would’ve been its grave, before heading out into the world. It was a beautiful day. The fly might not have died today, but someone else might have. It was time to head over to the cemetery and start…

SHE steps out of her black Porsche Panamera whipping her hair. Tall and blonde, she’d be hard to miss even if she wasn’t tottering on stilettos, wearing a stylish floral wrap dress. Heads turn as Christall Kay walks into our office – and she’s thoroughly enjoying all the attention. “I love being a celebrity,” she tells YOU. “Every day is a chance to dress up and share my story.” The lawyer-turned-businesswoman is thrilled to be back in the limelight in the second season of The Real Housewives of Johannesburg (RHOJ) on 1 Magic (DStv channel 103) every Friday. If last season was anything to go by, viewers are in for more designer clothes and cat-fights. Christall became one of the most talked about characters in the hit show that follows…

Ever since they split in August – after a decade of dating and less than eight months of marriage – MILEY CYRUS has made it crystal clear she’s moved on from LIAM HEMSWORTH. She enjoyed a short-lived romance with reality TV star Kaitlynn Carter (31), and is now loved up with another Australian, singer CODY SIMPSON (22). But while the 26-year-old pop star has processed her breakup in the glare of the public eye, her 29-year-old estranged husband has laid low and kept close to family in his native Australia. Until now, that is. The Independence Day hunk was recently spotted holding hands with his new flame, Australian actress MADISON BROWN (22), on a date in New York. And according to an insider, his tightknit family couldn’t be happier. The…

AMFAR GALA Stars went all out for the annual Los Angeles event, which raises funds for Aids research MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL PREMIERE London’s it-crowd flocked to the British screening of the much-anticipated sequel…