Innholdsfortegnelse for 7-Nov-19 i You South Africa

I HAD a brush with the law last week. I was rushing to deal with a crisis and my phone rang while I was navigating traffic. So I answered it – and next thing a cop was ordering me to pull over. “I had to answer my phone, officer,” I said. “It was an emergency.” “Sorry, ma’am, but you were still breaking the law,” he replied. Can’t argue with that, I thought, sheepishly handing over my phone for its 24-hour confiscation. The next day I went to the traffic department and hung around with the other rule-breakers for my turn at the fine window. “Ah,” said a fellow miscreant. “Cellphone?” “Yes,” I said. “You?” “Warrants,” he said, waving a small stack of papers. It would’ve been easy to jump into…

We should all think about why Prince Harry is so protective of his family (YOU, 17 October). He grew up in a family in which he didn’t receive love and protection except from his mother. He was taunted from an early age, with people calling him an illegitimate child. From day one they insulted his wife because she’s not white and is divorced – never mind that his father, Prince Charles, and stepmother, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, are both divorcés. So let’s leave Harry to protect his family with all his might. He knows more than we do about what he and his brother, Prince William, went through. I’m sure he wishes Diana were alive to protect them. JOBSI, KEMPTON PARK ■ I don’t know how Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,…

THEY were the boys the world fell in love with – two sweet-faced brothers united in grief as they grappled with the prospect of a future without their mother. As they entered adulthood their bond strengthened – and Diana must’ve been looking down on them with pleasure and pride. Shortly before the princess’ death she begged her sons to always look out for each other. For years, that’s exactly what they did. Galloping about on a polo field, attending royal functions, getting stuck into causes close to their hearts . . . Whatever they did, princes William and Harry were a unified force. Kate’s arrival on the scene did little to break the ties. If anything, it strengthened them and Harry, far from being a third wheel, developed a close…

MMUSI MAIMANE When he took over from Zille four years ago he was dubbed the “Obama of Soweto” for his impassioned speeches on diversity. Before that he’d led the DA in the Johannesburg city council and served as the party’s national spokesperson. As Zille’s replacement he was expected to continue winning the hearts and minds of voters but as he started finding his voice he and some members of the party’s old guard started to clash. His departure along with those of Herman Mashaba, former parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko and former Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille have left many questioning if there’s a place in the party for outspoken black leaders. In his resignation speech Maimane said he’d been a victim of a consistent and coordinated attempt to undermine…

■ Monique Moorcroft died in September after Beale performed surgery to remove a colostomy bag. The bag had been inserted by Beale in June, her mother René says, as part of her treatment for Hirschsprung’s disease. After this op she ended up staying at Netcare Park Lane Hospital for 12 days while they sorted out complications. These arose after it emerged that one of the clips Beale had inserted in the colon had come loose, René tells us. In September, Monique returned to hospital for Beale to remove the bag and was in theatre for about four hours, she adds. The next day, Monique kept drifting in and out of sleep and complaining that her chest was sore. A while later, a nurse reported that Monique was struggling to breathe,…

IN HER fresh new book, Bibby’s Kitchen: The Essence of Good Food, popular food blogger Dianne Bibby embraces taste, visual appeal and seasonal ingredients. She offers recipes for breakfasts, breads, salads, soups, suppers, desserts and savoury bites. 1 BEET AND CRISPY CHICKPEA SALAD WITH BEAN PURÉE SERVES 8 AS A SIDE DISH PREPARATION: 30 MIN COOKING: 20 MIN BEAN PURÉE 2 cans (400g each) Painted Lady beans or kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 garlic clove 5ml (1t) ground coriander 30ml (2T) lemon juice 45ml (3T) olive oil 30-40ml (2T-8t) cold water RADISHES 150g radishes, halved if large 15ml (1T) olive oil salt and pepper DRESSING 30ml (2T) apple cider vinegar 45ml (3T) lemon juice 45ml (3T) extra virgin olive oil 10ml (2t) honey 5ml (1t) Dijon mustard sea salt…

OUR feet work hard all year. They carry us everywhere we need to go, yet we often skip grooming them in winter as they’re hidden in socks and closed shoes. Then when warmer weather hits, we want to wear sandals – only to find those months of being ignored have left them with cracked heels and dry skin. Not to mention the state of our toenails. It takes more than a little moisturiser to get ignored feet ready for the big reveal. Follow this advice so you can put your best foot forward. The fixes 1 EXFOLIATE AND FILE Skin constantly renews itself by forming new cells in the deeper layers. The dead skin is shed as tiny flakes but sometimes you need to fast-forward this process with…

A FINANCIAL PLANNER can help you find ways to manage your money more effectively so you can boost your savings. If you go to see one you’ll be asked many questions about your personal and financial circumstances – so it’s important to be prepared. And be sure to give honest answers, even if you’re embarrassed about financial mistakes you might have made, because this helps your financial wizard come up with the best plan for you. DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU GO 1 GATHER BANK STATEMENTS Three months’ statements give a clear picture of your income and spending patterns. If you identify bad habits, it means you have scope to save more money or to pay off debt. Your financial planner can look at this with you and help you…

Fancy yourself a joker? Email original jokes to chuckles@you.co.za or send them to Chuckles, YOU, PO Box 7167, Roggebaai 8012, and we may publish them on this page. LOVE AND MARRIAGE ■ Love is holding hands in the street. Marriage is holding arguments in the street. ■ Love is cuddling on a sofa. Marriage is one of them sleeping on a sofa. ■ Love is talking about having children. Marriage is talking about getting away from the children. ■ Love is going to bed early. Marriage is going to sleep early. ■ Love is losing your appetite. Marriage is losing your figure. ■ Love is sweet nothing in the ear. Marriage is sweet nothing in the bank. ■ TV has no place in love. Marriage is a fight for the…

ZOLA is a gripping debut novel by reviewer and columnist Johan Jack Smith. It’s about a red taxi that goes around Johannesburg, picking up young women who are then gruesomely tortured and killed by the driver. But it’s also a story that examines how members of the police service try to solve a case while dealing with personal problems that at times almost trip them up. We spoke to Johan. Why did you opt for the horror genre? Before starting to write the novel I made up my mind I wasn’t going hold back on any of the violence, racial tensions and social conditions. The worst thing is that many of the scenes are based on true events. I didn’t want to beat about the bush. Plus I have a…

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS SCORPIO IN LOVE AND ROMANCE ■ They probably kept their first crush a secret. ■ They’ll find out everything about their blind date. ■ As a fiancée, they’re likely to pop the question in private. ■ They honour their wedding vows, for better or for worse. ■ They’re sexy lovers and loyal partners. ■ They tend to have a possessive nature and jealous streak. ■ If their relationship ends, they may forget, but never forgive. SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV Make informed decisions about your finances Venus, planet of attraction, currently resides in your financial horoscope, signifying good tidings for your cash flow. You’re in a favourable position to draw people with financial know-how to you, as well as being a magnet for sound investments and lucrative…

WHEN Arnold Schwarzenegger throws parties, he “invites animals over”. By “invites” he means he pays people to bring a menagerie of eight to 10 exotic beasts, all rescued from cruelty or neglect, over to his sprawling Los Angeles mansion to be stroked and petted by A-listers and footballers. Reading glasses on nose, the septuagenarian is scrolling through photos on his iPad of the previous evening’s soirée, which he threw for German soccer team Bayern Munich, who were in town. Here he is, grinning, with a cigar clamped between his teeth and a python draped around his neck; in the next, the same python is accessorising Sylvester Stallone; then here’s Arnie again with a nine-week-old kangaroo in a basket, and Arnie’s daughter, Katherine, who’s cradling a lemur while sitting beside her…

From Full House to jailhouse? THE college admissions bribery scandal seems to show no sign of slowing down, with actress LORI LOUGHLIN and other parents facing new charges relating to the scam. Displaying an aggressive new approach to the case, prosecutors filed bribery charges against the Fuller House actress, her husband, fashion designer MOSSIMO GIANNULLI (ABOVE RIGHT), and 10 other parents who’d pleaded not guilty to earlier fraud and money laundering charges. The charges stem from the alleged $500 000 (R7,3 million) payment the couple made to Laura Janke, then-assistant women’s soccer coach at the University of Southern California (USC), and Donna Heinel, then-senior women’s associate athletic director. In exchange for the payment Janke created falsified athletic profiles for the admissions applications of the couple’s daughters, BELLA (21) and OLIVIA…

NORTH ‘I was trying to have my daughter out-dress Rihanna’– KANYE WEST Kanye has also drawn a line on daughter North’s appearance – and apparently it’s not going down well at home. “I don’t think North should wear crop tops just because I had her wearing a slip dress when she was two years old,” he recently said. “I think and feel differently now that I’m Christian.” Kim let slip her eldest is also embroiled in a power struggle with her dad. “North is trying to get in on the make-up but she’s being blocked heavily because her dad has stopped all makeup for her until she’s a teenager,” Kim (39) says. “I’d let her wear a little red for Christmas or one pop of something. I kind of got…

WE SINK OR SWIM TOGETHER It takes a long time to turn around a large ship. Yet many of us expected President Cyril Ramaphosa to produce a miracle and instantly turn around the economy of an entire country, which had largely been captured. This is an unfair demand that set a lot of people up for disappointment. Nevertheless, Ramaphosa has begun many changes and has provided a stability we never knew under the previous president. He needs our support. Whether you’re black or white, left or right, we’re all in this together. If the country struggles, we’re all affected. It won’t help to say, “I don’t care if the boat is leaking on your side,” because we’d all sink together. Pessimistic, defeatist attitudes are contagious and will worsen almost any…

I salute the #ImStaying initiative (YOU, 17 October). It’s the perfect antidote to all the negativity on social media. I love that there are so many citizens who still believe in the Rainbow Nation! We all feel so much more love in this group. LOCAL IS LEKKER, SMS My mom will be turning 100 years old in February and has been an avid reader of YOU since its inception. I buy it for her every week and she still reads all the articles. Looks forward to it! SUE, CAPE TOWN Regarding the drought and global warming (YOU, 17 October), a few thoughts for gardeners and farmers. Plant indigenous trees, cover your soil at all times – our biggest export is top soil – and don’t use artificial fertilisers and agricultural…

Analysts warn it would be a mistake for Helen Zille to return as leader. “It would cause further schisms in the party,” political analyst Daniel Silke says. “I don’t think these resignations helped Zille – they’ve exacerbated tensions and polarisations within the party. I believe someone more neutral is required.” That person must be able to see eye to eye with her. “She’s the de facto leader of the party now,” political analyst Somadoda Fikeni says. “Whoever is brought in will be a person who can work well with her.” Here are some of the names that are being mentioned as contenders. JOHN STEENHUISEN Within days of Maimane’s resignation, the party’s parliamentary chief whip was selected to take over from him as the DA’s leader in parliament. In light of…

THE little girl frowns and points a finger at the furry toy across the patio. “Don’t smile,” seven-year-old Mateena Sayed tells the purple creature sternly. “My brother died.” Her parents, Mohammadh (36) and Zaheera Sayed (30), look on, lost for words. Just over a fortnight ago their 10-year-old son, Zayyaan, went into hospital for what they were told was a simple procedure. But what played out at Netcare Park Lane Hospital in Johannesburg was the stuff of nightmares. When Zayyaan was brought out of the theatre to the recovery room after paediatric surgeon Peter Beale had performed the operation, he was thrashing around on his bed and struggling to breathe. Then, to his parents’ horror, his heart stopped beating. That’s the last memory they have of their son because just…

CRUMB-CRUSTED SIRLOIN WITH CREAM SAUCE SERVES 4 PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 15-20 MIN 4 x 150-300g sirloin steaks salt and freshly ground pepper 15ml (1T) oil CRUST 250ml (1c) fresh breadcrumbs 1 feta cheese round 60ml (¼c) sunflower seeds, toasted 15ml (1T) mixed dried herbs 15ml (1T) butter 15ml (1T) olive oil CREAM SAUCE 15ml (1T) oil 1 onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 250g mushrooms, sliced 30ml (2T) brandy (optional) 5ml (1t) flour 250ml (1c) cream salt and pepper TO SERVE side dishes of your choice Preheat the oven to 230°C. Keep a baking sheet handy. 1 Season the steaks both sides with the salt and pepper then coat with the oil. 2 Heat a large pan and seal the steaks in batches , making sure both sides…

■ Make a habit of moisturising your feet after your bath or shower. Regular moisturising helps prevent dryness and rough heels. ■ Don’t wear the same pair of socks twice in a row – this is where bacteria thrive. ■ To prevent ingrown toenails, trim your nails straight across – don’t follow the curve of your toes. Keep your toenails short, as you don’t want them tearing or snagging or even damaging your socks or shoes. ■ Remember to wash between your toes too. Bacteria love hiding out there. ■ Always wear protective foot gear or flip-flops when using a public shower, such as those at the gym. Bacteria and fungi are easily spread in these places.…

WHY AM I SO SELF-DESTRUCTIVE? Q I’ve been involved with my boyfriend for three years. All I’ve ever received from him was love and kindness, yet I’ve been unfaithful to him four times. None of these were one-night stands – they were all affairs that lasted a few months. The men I had the affairs with were abusive and violent towards me and I just lapped up the misery. Each of the affairs ended with me unhappy and my boyfriend puzzled about my behaviour. A few weeks ago it all exploded when one of the guys I had an affair with told my boyfriend all the sordid details. My boyfriend broke things off with me and said he never wanted to see me again (we were supposed to get married…

MORTAL KOMBAT 11 Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch The original Mortal Kombat, released all the way back in 1992, was unlike any of the fighting games of that era. With its wildly over-the-top use of blood and gore, realistic (for the time) characters and deadly finishing moves called fatalities, Mortal Kombat shook up the scene in a way few other games have. Now, nearly three decades later and three games into a reboot of the series, Mortal Kombat still manages to impress and innovate. The gameplay is the best it’s ever been, with the fight moves finally striking a perfect balance between the crazy combo-heavy gameplay of earlier titles and a natural, more elegant flow normally reserved for titles such as Street Fighter. Graphically Mortal Kombat 11 is…

WE ARE ALL GRETA By VALENTINA GIANNELLA Laurence King Publishing If a 16-year-old girl can take a stand to save the planet, then so can we all. This book invites you to follow in the footsteps of plucky Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. In just more than 100 pages, without getting too preachy or labouring the point too much, this beautifully illustrated guide explains what kids and adults can do to make a difference – from understanding the science behind climate change and why it’s such a burning issue, to small alterations we can make to our daily habits to help tackle the problem. The message is clear: Yes, we will, we can, we must. Or as Greta herself says, “What we can do in our own small way is…

THE shop where I work has a policy that you must greet customers with a smile before asking how you can be of service. Failing to do so is punishable through a verbal or written warning. But the policy doesn’t say anything about how a cashier should respond to a rude customer. One busy Friday morning recently I was unfortunate enough to be serving only rude customers. At about midday a woman came to pay at my till. My spirit was too down to be able to greet her. But she said, “Good day.” And I said, “Good day, Madam.” She asked me if everything was okay as I scanned her items. I said I was okay even though deep down I wasn’t. After I finished serving her she said,…

Put your vocabulary and powers of observation to the test with YOU Word Search. It’s the perfect way to relax and still exercise your brain! Issue No 6 includes themes such as travel, food, sport and hobbies – plus new styles of word-search grids for even more of a challenge. The kids’ section features languages, opposites, scrambled words and more. 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. 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…

There has been talk of Maimane, Trollip and Mashaba forming a breakaway party. “There are a substantial number of South Africans who’d like to see a more credible, stronger opposition with a real chance of holding the ANC in check,” political analyst Daniel Silke says. “I certainly think there’s traction for a new party.” But he warns building a party from scratch won’t be easy. “Anyone starting a new party would have to not just rely on a split from the DA but also a split from the ANC to make it viable,” he says. “Just to include those in the DA who feel disaffected – I don’t think that’s enough to form a new party.”…

■ ProfessorBeale’s lawyer, Jeanne Albertse, says her client is not in a position to comment on any of the matters except to point out that the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) acquitted him of any clinical wrongdoing in the matter of Ethan Teubes. “He however offers his condolences to Zayyaan’s family following his tragic death, and stands ready to assist fully in any legitimate investigation into these matters by the appropriate authorities.” ■ Dr Abdulhay Munshi also declined to comment, other than to say he doesn’t think there was any negligence on either his part or the surgeon’s. ■ Netcare’s group medical director Dr Anchen Laubscher said the hospital group has suspended Beale and Munshi’s practising privileges pending the outcome of an investigation. ■ HPCSA spokesperson Priscilla Sekhonyana…

Gary Louw “had every right to do what he did”, says constitutional law expert Professor Pierre de Vos. “The constitution guarantees everyone the right to freedom of religion and conscience. But it also guarantees the right not to be religious and not be forced to do or not do anything in accordance with the religion and beliefs of others. “People will differ on whether what this boy did was wise – depending on how willing they are to accept criticism of their beliefs, and how accepting of diversity they are. “I personally think that in a diverse country we all should be more accommodating of views we disagree with.”…

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MOST of us know about the proven risk factors for cancer, such as smoking, a lack of exercise, unhealthy eating, excessive drinking and spending a lot of time in the sun. But the internet is filled with rumours about many other things that supposedly lead to cancer. “Social media has played a massive role in circulating theories about what causes cancer,” says Professor Sanchia Aranda, CEO of Cancer Council Australia. “The worrying consequence is people then think, ‘Everything gives you cancer so when I’m told this and that causes cancer, why should I take any notice?’ This can drive down behaviours that are important to reduce the risk of cancer.” Here are some facts you need to know. CELLPHONES Concerns linger about cellphones causing brain tumours. They transmit and receive…

‘I have maybe 300 bad days out of 365’Toni on living with lupus OLD TESTAMENT BEGINNINGS Toni was never destined to be the sexy songstress we know her as now. Raised by religious parents (her father was a Methodist clergyman and her mother a pastor), her upbringing was strict. “I couldn’t wear pants until I was 14,” the 52-year-old says. “We were very ‘Old Testament’. A woman couldn’t wear anything pertaining to a man and pants were considered masculine.” In the late ’80s, as her parents’ grip loosened, Toni – then studying to be a teacher – and her younger sisters (Traci, Towanda, Trina and Tamar) started performing as The Braxtons. BRAXTON FAMILY VALUES These days the sisters are the best of friends and their tight-knit bond is documented in…

MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS True-life drama. In 1561, Mary (Saoirse Ronan), daughter of King James V of Scotland, returns from France where she’d been sent while regents reigned in her stead. The young Catholic widow must now take up a throne ruled by men for 13 years. Her Protestant cousin Elizabeth I (Margot Robbie) governs England while advisors warn her about Mary being a threat as many English Catholics view the teenage queen as the rightful heir to the throne. These two strong women, who should’ve been allies in a time when being females in a position of leadership was especially hard, were instead doomed to hate each other. Ronan and Robbie’s performances are impeccable. Combined with the excellent costumes and beautiful cinematography, this film is well worth a watch.…

THEY’RE a sight to behold when they turn up at a school or a home for the elderly: a horse, three dogs and their owner are all piled into a Toyota Yaris. Their mission: to provide comfort and joy to young and old. The dogs are delightful – boisterous and friendly, all wet muzzles and ear-to-ear grins. But the undisputed star of the show is Hercules, South Africa’s smallest therapy horse. Standing just 65cm high and weighing only 35kg, he’s the size of a toy horse and can easily get lost in the crowd. But Hercules the Brave – nuzzler of note, patient to a fault and cute as any cuddly toy – isn’t about to hoof off to see if the grass is greener somewhere else. He remains cool,…

GAME ON! In the new show Celebrity Game Night, two teams of celeb guests face off as their pop culture knowledge and nerves are put to the test. We chatted to host Anele Mdoda and team captains Jason Goliath and Ayanda Thabethe. JASON What was your favourite childhood game? Monopoly, for sure! What’s your current favourite game? I never understood the fascination people had with the card game Rummy. I started playing it recently and now I get it. Which three celebs would you invite to a games night at your house? Minnie Dlamini-Jones, Donovan Goliath and Nicholas Goliath. I’d pick strategic players who play to win. AYANDA What was your favourite childhood game? I used to love playing dodgeball as a child. When it came to board games, Snakes…

“You’d think she’d like it when I sang to her. She doesn’t like it that much . . . I wish I was lying.” – Singer ADAM LEVINE on eldest daughter Dusty Rose’s taste in music “Once they realised I couldn’t actually fly, that was a sad day!” – Actor CHRIS HEMSWORTH on his three kids finding out he isn’t really a superhero “I had a wall that was my Julia Roberts wall. And my locker was just Julia Roberts head to toe.” – Actress SARAH PAULSON on her celeb crush while growing up “What is he, my last hope?” – Singer MARIAH CAREY on ex-husband Nick Cannon’s declaration that he’d remarry her “If someone says something isn’t possible, I’m like, ‘Listen here, I married Lisa Bonet. Anything is f**king…