Innholdsfortegnelse for 26-Dec-19 i You South Africa

WE’VE long been proud of Princess Charlene, our Olympic swimming sensation who caught the eye of a prince and proceeded to live the kind of life fairytales are made of. Home is a palace overlooking Monaco, and over the years the beautiful stone structure has featured frequently in YOU as we reported on the Grimaldi family. Imagine going there, we’d sometimes say. Then a few weeks ago a phone call came from a member of Charlene’s publicity team: Her Serene Highness would like to invite a team from YOU to the palace. It was probably too good to be true, we thought. Until the invitation arrives, we won’t get our hopes up. But the invitation did arrive – and next thing entertainment writer Nici de Wet and photographer Misha Jordaan…

Well, a Monday morning trip to the supermarket most times is boring but not today! As I arrived at my local Pick n Pay I saw something to lift my spirits: the latest YOU Blockbusters (No 22) – and to see that it was bumper-sized was a real bonanza. Thanks so much for your generosity towards your loyal buyers. It will make our Christmas and New Year festivities all the more enjoyable. I can’t wait to get stuck into my new puzzle book and I’m very happy to see the new brainteasers too. LOUISE BESSENYEI, STRAND ■ I wrote to you a few months ago in connection with the YOU Blockbuster book and asked if it was possible to add the jigsaw sudoku to the puzzles and you said you’d…

THEY were a mom and a dad with a dream – to see their daughter walk on her own two feet in a pair of pretty shoes. Now their precious little girl is living proof that dreams can come true – and testimony to the fact that parents should sometimes stick to their instincts, no matter what medical professionals might tell them. After a long year to-ing and fro-ing between home in Johannesburg and Florida in the USA, the Moropa family are loving being back together and looking forward to Christmas. And bubbly Phenyo (3) is indeed standing on her own two feet – and even trying out a few dance moves. “It’s nice seeing her walk, play around and do things,” the tot’s mom, Gillian (30), tells us when…

Here’s an odd fact: research at Northwestern University in the USA found we drink more on days on which we work out. That may be because we feel we’ve done something good for our body and can therefore let our hair down a bit. It does help to get moving the morning after, however – even just a brisk walk will aid recovery. Research at the University of Colorado Boulder suggests those who exercise suffer less damage to the white matter of their brain after drinking.…

PETS AS GIFTS It might be tempting to give a cute puppy or kitten as a gift, but it’s important to remember you’re also conferring a responsibility for life. Make sure the animal is wanted and suits the owners’ circumstances. And remember: adopt don’t shop! Funky cushion Make your décor pop with a cushion featuring a photo of your fur kid. From R250. Email totsandtwins@gmail.com. Festive collars Put your pooch in the Christmas mood with the beautiful Rudolph range from Zee Dog. From R65, Absolute Pets. Kitty Piggy bed Your pet will love snoozing the day away in this comfy bed. Available in blue and pink.R395, takealot.com. Pupz bowl & collar Spoil your pup with a smart collar – and while you’re at it, get a matching stainless-steel bowl. Collar…

ANNA Action. As this is directed by Luc Besson, it won’t be a surprise to learn the titular heroine – a lithe, leggy blonde model – turns out to be a lethal weapon too. Anna, a Cold War Russian spy, is played by Sasha Luss, a Russian model-turned-actress. All the usual plot machinations are accounted for – ill-timed love affairs, double-crosses, double agents, triple-crosses and fake outs galore. As action movies that try-too-hard-to-be-clever go, it’s not bad, and boasts an impressive supporting cast, including Helen Mirren, Luke Evans and Cillian Murphy. But it’s a patchwork knock-off of similar, better films, especially Besson’s own La Femme Nikita (1990), Atomic Blonde (2017) and Red Sparrow (2018). – DENNIS CAVERNELIS 2019. 119 MIN. 16LNSV. ALSO ON DVD. THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2…

MOTOGP 19 Platforms: PlayStation 4, XBox One, Microsoft Windows Developer Milestones’ latest effort in its MotoGP franchise is by far its best. The bikes are both easy enough to hop onto and truly difficult to master. There are a host of new options, including a historic mode, which lets players take part in some of the best seasons and rivalries MotoGP has had. This game was made with fans in mind, but it also offers a challenging experience that gamers won’t get from car-racing games. – GARETH SEILER RAGE 2 Platforms: PlayStation 4, XBox One, Microsoft Windows Rage 2 is a blast. It has a massive open world with epic powers, insane guns and a story that’s a bit like Mad Max meets Doom. The only place where it falls…

SIT! Stay! Fetch! Play dead! These are all standard tricks many pet owners love to teach their precious pooches. But for Harley – or Harlso as he’s affectionately known to his humans, Jennifer Scott and Paul Lavery – these commands are just so last year. With his big eyes, stumpy legs and droopy ears, the delightful little dachshund from Belfast in Northern Ireland has become Insta-famous for his most unusual party trick: his jaw-dropping balancing act. Whether he’s working with a doughnut, an avocado or a cup of coffee, Harlso has the uncanny ability to hold an item perfectly in place on his adorable little head. The last puppy of his litter, Harlso was taken in by Jennifer (29) and Paul (30) when he was four months old, and the…

Romantic ruffles ‘2019 was the year of romance and over-the-top fashion”– LYST FASHION INDEX Sleeves for days Volume in the arms makes the waist appear smaller– CELEB STYLIST NICOLE CHAVEZ Fabulous feathers ‘Feathers are the definition of Hollywood glamour’– FASHION STYLIST AIMÉE CROYSDILL Magnetic mirror Practical pockets Fringe benefits ‘They’re a lovely way to add drama and movement’– DESIGNER URVASHI KAUR Pretty patterns Top of the crops ‘The buzzword in all the classes is crop top’– LA-BASED TRAINER AMANDA FREEDMAN Cool capes…

It’s the summer holidays, so be sure to get your copy of YOU Best Recipes: Braai for great ideas for fab outdoor food. You have to try Namibian steaks with bacon and mushroom sauce, lemon thyme lamb chops, Moroccan pork neck, Jamaican chicken and stuffed citrus fish! There are also scrumptious potjies and sides, and indulgent desserts that’ll be a highlight of any get-together. Order your copy online at youstore.co.za or contact Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or at johan.terblanche@ media24.com and have it delivered straight to your door.…

FOR many this time of year is about unwrapping presents around the tree, enjoying festive treats and maybe sipping an indulgent cocktail. But for farmers and their families in many parts of the country, luxuries are nonexistent. The long-running drought has left their wallets as dry as the hard-baked earth, so presents are practically a thing of the past and Christmas lunch is more likely to be a meal scraped together with whatever they can find and what friends bring to the table. Yet the hardship has made many of them more aware of the real meaning of Christmas: being grateful for time spent with loved ones, aware of others’ suffering and thankful for the blessings bestowed on them, no matter how small. ‘WE HAVEN’T had a Christmas tree for…

MIXOLOGISTS can create the most wonderful combinations with ingredients that are easily available. Gin, rum and whisky are back in style and now come infused with botanicals such as fynbos, herbs and rooibos to give them a trendy twist. And if you’re teetotal, there’s a mocktail version of each drink. SPRITZER BY EUGENE KOMANE MAKES 1 COCKTAIL PREPARATION: 5 MIN ice 60ml (¼c) rosé wine infused with rosemary (see tip) 25ml (5t) tonic water sparkling wine TO FINISH fresh rosemary sprigs edible flowers 1 Put ice in a champagne flute and add the wine and tonic water. Fill the glass with sparkling wine. 2 To finish Put the rosemary in the glass and garnish with one or more edible flowers. MOCKTAIL Use alcohol-free rosé and sparkling wine and prepare…

DRINK PLENTY OF WATER THE PREVIOUS DAY The more hydrated you are, the better your body detoxifies after consuming alcohol. EAT DETOX-BOOSTING FOODS Fresh beetroot, bitter leaves such as rocket or watercress, and lemon juice in water are the top recommended detox nutrients. TAKE A B-COMPLEX SUPPLEMENT BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT Many of the symptoms of a hangover are caused by the depletion of B vitamins, so it will help to eat foods that are high in the eight B vitamins. These include dark green leafy vegetables, seeds, nuts and legumes. Alternatively, take a vitamin B supplement.…

I’M ANGRY WITH GOD AND WITH LIFE Q This will be my third Christmas without my husband. He was killed three years ago in a motor vehicle accident when we’d been married for only two years. He was my soulmate and since his death I’ve felt utterly lost. I don’t think I’ll never find someone like him again and feel it will be a waste of time to look for another special person to share my life with me. When Christmas comes around I hate all the family gatherings, the laughter, the happiness and all the talk of Christmas spirit. I’m angry with God and angry with life that my partner was taken away from me! How do I get through this time of the year? Sarah, email A It…

CAPRICORN 21 DECEMBER – 20 JANUARY Put on your thinking cap and be practical  Mercury, master of the mind, moves into your sign, which makes for a time to don your thinking cap. Whether you want to set goals for the new year or structure a schedule for 2020, you should apply your mind in a realistic and practical manner. You may be prone to being serious, which is great for professional purposes, but try to be a bit more lighthearted when it comes to the social scene. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 14, 26, 31, 34, 4, 44 AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 18 FEB Even though fun and festivities are on the cards now, this time of year could have a contemplative tone for you. You might want to allocate some…

■ Original cast member Mark Hamill (65) returns as Luke Skywalker. Security was so tight during filming, it was “like being in the CIA”, Mark says. ■ Other famous faces in the cast include Daisy Ridley, Lupita Nyong’o, Keri Russell and Dominic Monaghan. ■ Footage of the late Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) from the previous two movies was included thanks to the process of rotoscoping, which is the digital transfer of an image from live action film into another film sequence. ■ Director/writer JJ Abrams brought Keri Russell on board after working with her on Felicity and Mission: Impossible III. ■ At two hours 35 minutes, this is the longest movie of the Star Wars saga, surpassing previous record-holder Star Wars: The Last Jedi.…

PLAYING WITH FIRE Comedy. With John Cena, Keegan-Michael Key and John Leguizamo. Director: Andy Fickman. PG. A fire needs three elements to ignite: heat, fuel and oxygen. Like fire, a film also needs certain elements to create a spark, but Playing with Fire shows that the quality of these ingredients doesn’t always have to be of the highest calibre for the movie to be entertaining. Playing with Fire has a lot of fuel: WWE superstar Cena plays the main character and his many fans will enjoy the movie despite his wooden acting. His massive biceps and bulging veins are impressive – the eight-year-old boy next to me kept saying, “Yoh!” every time he appeared on screen. Add to that two comedy sidekicks in the form of Key and Leguizamo (Moulin…

SPECTRUM WESTLIFE The Irish boyband are back with their first record in nine years. Having reached No 1, it’s proof the boys – or rather men – are as popular as ever. “This is just the beginning of their comeback,” says their mentor, Louis Walsh. The album features all their hits from 2019 – Hello My Love, Better Man, Dynamite and My Blood. MERRY CHRISTMAS MARIAH CAREY No Christmas is complete without a Mimi offering and this year sees the pop diva celebrating the 25th anniversary of her famous holiday album, Merry Christmas. The new record boasts several rare remixes and unreleased live tracks from her 1994 performance at the Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York. WHITE CHRISTMAS MICHAEL BUBLÉ Nothing says Christmas quite…

‘In this extract from his heart-warming book, Christopher McDougall recalls the moment he first set eyes on Sherman ‘Donkeys are tough. They’re famously ornery, known for biting and kicking, and serve no purpose on a working farm. They can’t be milked or butchered or, in many cases, even ridden. Keeping them in hay and feed can be expensive, and that’s before you’re shelling out for dental care and deworming and vaccinations. So why did I want Sherman? I didn’t. Not when I got a good look at him. As transplanted city folk who knew zip about farm life when we moved to the country, my wife and I had gotten a kick out of trying our hand with a few starter animals. First up was a stray black cat that…

1 This former wrestler is currently the world’s highest-paid actor. 2 Jamie Foxx and which actress ended their secretive six-year fling this year? 3 Shamed singer and TV star Jussie Smollett starred in which TV show? A Power B Queen Sugar C Insecure D Empire 4 Which actress hasn’t yet portrayed Queen Elizabeth II on-screen? 5 Which One Directioner shares a child with X Factor judge and British singer Cheryl? 6 What is the name of Lady Gaga’s makeup line? A Monster Make-up B Haus Laboratories C Gaga Cosmetics D Poker Face Paint 7 On which TV show did the late actor Luke Perry play Fred Andrews? 8 This Oscar-winning actor will play the villain in the upcoming Bond film. 9 Which is the movie rappers Lizzo and Cardi B…

I often wonder why so many people, even in news bulletins, say things such as, “3am in the morning” or “4pm in the afternoon”. It’s repetition – “am” is morning and “pm” is afternoon. One should rather say 3 o’clock in the morning or 4 o’clock in the afternoon. FUSSY, SMS Long, laborious handwritten letters were replaced by quick, zippy emails. These were replaced by even quicker, zippier WhatsApps. What’s next? MAGGIE, SMS I hope it’s true that Top Billing will end. I find the proud display of wealth vulgar in the extreme! LIZ VIVIERS, FISHERHAVEN In response to the letter about sex after 60 (YOU, 31 October), if my husband asks me for sex when I’m 70 and he’s 73, I’ll run away. After 50 years of marriage enough…

IT’S nearly bedtime for the twins and they’re clearly tired but their mother is the epitome of cool, calm and collected, gliding gracefully around her recently renovated office in the Prince’s Palace in Monaco. Not even discovering that one of the two family Chihuahuas has peed on the new rug ruffles her elegant feathers. “Ah, it’s okay – come here, Harley,” Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco says, laughing as she flops down on one of the plush white velvet sofas. Dogs and kids pile onto the cushions next to her, all vying for her attention and Charlene handles it all like the serene highness she is. Dressed in a chic plum-coloured wool suit and nude Louis Vuitton heels, she exudes grace and glamour – but behind the chic…

TRIUMPHS and tragedies, political shenanigans and right royal scandals . . . This year had its fair share of big moments – but were you paying attention? Take our news quiz to see if your knowledge of current affairs can earn you bragging rights around the festive table this year. 1 Bishops teacher Fiona Viotti caused an outcry when it emerged she was having a relationship with some of the learners at the posh boys' school in Cape Town. Which sport did she coach? A Diving B Water polo C Swimming 2 Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth found himself embroiled in controversy after being accused of hurling racist slurs during a boozy night out in which seaside town? A Hermanus B Gansbaai C Langebaan 3 Bok fever spread joyously across South…

BRIGHT & BREEZY Rusty shades are big this season so brighten your wardrobe with orange and mustard. Dress R429, H&M. Necklace R250, Foschini. Zozi’s style 1 How would you describe your style? It’s easy and not forced. It’s never loud but always simple and clean. 2 What’s your go-to outfit? A beautiful flowy dress. 3 Do you have any style tricks? A bold lipstick and sunglasses are the only makeup you need on a lazy day. 4 What’s your top styling tip? You’ll never go wrong with blue jeans and a crisp white shirt. PRETTY IN PRINT Dresses in prints are in full swing for summer. Be bold and match patterns in the same tones so you stand out and make a statement. Dress R229,95, Ackermans. Sandals R169,99, MRP. Sunglasses…

SHOULD you or shouldn’t you? At this time of year it’s tempting to take the plunge and change to a new medical aid fund. Perhaps you’re reeling from how much your existing premium is being hiked or maybe your medical needs have changed. Whatever the reason, making a switch can feel rather daunting. But it doesn’t have to be. A medical aid broker can help you choose one that’s right for you and there are several websites that compare premiums and benefits. Here are a few things you should keep in mind before making the big decision. 1 TIMING IS EVERYTHING Once you’ve decided to switch, you need to notify your current medical aid. The notice period varies from one to three months. Ensure the new cover starts the day…

THURSDAY ■ BARBIE: FAIRYTOPIA ★★★ 2005, 70 min, A, SABC3, 06:00. Animated fantasy. The fifth film in the series. A flower fairy sets out to find a cure for the blight destroying her meadow. ■ JINGLE ALL THE WAY 2 ★★ 2014, 93 min, PG, e.tv, 06:45. Comedy. A little girl’s father and stepfather compete to find her the teddy bear she wants for Christmas. Larry the Cable Guy. ■ CASPER’S HAUNTED CHRISTMAS ★★ 2000, 84 min, PG, SABC3, 07:30. Animated fantasy. A friendly ghost is tasked with scaring at least one person before Christmas. ■ AKEELAH AND THE BEE ★★★★ 2006, 112 min, PG, e.tv, 10:15. Drama. An 11-year-girl from a poor background is tutored by an English professor in hopes of making it to the finals of the…

CAPRICORN AT HOME ■ They dream of a classy house in an up-market suburb. ■ Their rooms aren’t extravagantly furnished. ■ As a mother, they raise their children traditionally. ■ As a father, they encourage their children to excel. ■ They are their sibling’s pillar of strength. ■ Capricorn children are serious and behave older than they are. ■ They’re the organiser in the family.…

GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS Sci-fi action. In this sequel to Godzilla (2014) five years have passed since the world learnt of the existence of ancient gigantic creatures called Titans, and the behemoth Godzilla was last seen. When Emma Russell (Bates Motel’s Vera Farmiga), co-creator of Orca – a bio-sonar instrument used to communicate and control Titans – and her daughter, Madison (Stranger Things’ Millie Bobby Brown), are kidnapped along with the device, members of the monster-studying agency Monarch go in pursuit, including Emma’s ex and Orca co-creator Mark Russell (Kyle Chandler from Friday Night Lights). The film’s CGI is spectacular, but these larger-than-life special effects tend to dominate, leaving little room for character development. Still, with epic explosions, crumbling cities and huge battles Godzilla: King of the Monsters should…

TO THE LAND OF LONG LOST FRIENDS By ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH Little, Brown Reading the latest novel about Botswa na’s top private detective, Precious Ramotswe, is a bit like being reunited with an old friend whose company you always enjoy. Two of her friends are in a bit of a pickle. The one opens up to Precious, telling her about the heartbreak she feels at being cut out of her only daughter’s life. Meanwhile, another pal has got involved with a charismatic reverend and lost all her money. Although neither friend asks for help, Precious decides to investigate. As she does, she discovers a connection between her two friends’ dilemmas – an expensive silver Mercedes-Benz seems to play a significant role in both cases. But despite her sleuthing efforts, the…

IT’S been a watershed year for her: tracking down her birth mother, hitting the big 4-0 and fundamentally changing her lifestyle – all of which has added up to her ringing in the festive season with a fresh zest for life. Karin Kortjé has never looked or felt better. This has been the year she rediscovered herself, she says, and it started back in January when she took a long, hard look at herself and decided to take herself in hand. “At the beginning of the year I weighed 105kg and I was tired of living so unhealthily. For years I was unsure of my appearance and I believed I wasn’t good enough. “But I’d just had enough so I made the best decision of my life: to eat better…

“Dear Mom, 2019 was a tough year. So many things changed, even me. I suddenly had mood changes without knowing why. The one moment I would be on top of the world, and the next I would feel like the whole world was hating me. School was really tough this year, every teacher said that they have to be tougher on us to prepare us for high school. Mom, I don’t understand why they have to wait until my last year in Primary School to do it. Do they not know that I am already dealing with all these other changes too? Mom, I am scared. They say that high school is hard. They talk about older kids bullying the younger kids. I heard kids talk and say that if…

In this tutorial, we will be painting a late afternoon scene with the sun’s rays poking through the branches of a tree. Watercolour is all about building up thin layers, one after the other. It is very important not to go dark too quickly, but rather to add slightly darker tones one at a time. I will show you my approach. I am not going to name each colour I use, but let that creative decision be in your hands. Watercolour paintings might seem daunting because people believe that once you have made a mistake you cannot repair it. But I’ve found that it is possible to “lift” a mistake by carefully wetting the area of the error and immediately drying it. However, this is dependent on the kind of…

What you need. Step 1 & 2 Get your goodies ready! You will need about a half-block of green, one-eighth of red and yellow. Step 3 Flatten the green with your hands first until it is about 5mm thick. Using a roller, or the STAEDTLER roller, roll the clay until it is even. Take care not to make it too thin. Roll the red and yellow into thin coils (thin long worms). Cut the red coil into short little bits. These will become the ball decorations. Step 4 With a very light touch, draw a triangle on the flat piece of green clay before cutting. Divide the triangle into a few horizontal sections and then draw diagonally from one of the horizontal lines down to the next horizontal line for…