Innholdsfortegnelse for 3/19/2020 i You South Africa

IT’S all anyone can talk about. Coronavirus, coronavirus, corona-virus. Understandable if you consider how quickly it’s spread across the globe and how many people have died of Covid-19. Yet if you listen carefully to what experts are saying, it might lessen the panic somewhat. Most people who are infected will be okay – it’s like getting the flu. It’s only people who are vulnerable who are most in danger. Of course, that’s the problem. There are many who might feel fine but could infect someone who’s high-risk. That’s why it will benefit everyone to be extra-careful and stick to guidelines set out by health authorities. Although the temptation to give in to fear is high, a little common sense goes a long way. In our excellent article on page 14…

Regarding the reader complaining about the cost of activities for the elderly (YOU Say, 5 March), pensioners can join their local community centre where art, dance and yoga classes are either free or cost a small fee. We have a wonderful one in Edenvale with tasty cheap lunches daily. RJ, EMAIL What sadistic barbarian would kill his child’s beloved pet as a punishment for alleged naughtiness (Dr Louise, 27 February)? The psychological damage is obvious. And cutting short the pet’s life is a crime. And it’s sick. Even now, as an adult, that poor child is still suffering. May God grant him or her healing. MOM OF THREE, HERMANUS With the coronavirus scare perhaps we should all be considering swopping our very expensive overseas holidays for much more affordable local…

WHO do you call when you want to go on a charm offensive to one of the most sensitive regions in your neck of the woods? You call in the Top Two. Forget the heady days of the Fab Four, when William and Kate and Harry and Meghan were perceived as the glamorous future of The Firm – the Cambridges are the royal family’s silver bullet now. They proved this on their first official visit to Ireland, where they captivated everyone and everything, from the pint-sized president and his wife to the cows, the kids and the ecstatic crowds. Their three-day tour was aimed at building unity between the two countries who’ve had a rocky history stretching back a century and to smooth relations after the turmoil of Brexit. THEY…

ROAST CHICKEN STUFFED WITH DATE BUTTER The date butter ensures the chicken roasts golden brown. SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 50-55 MIN DATE BUTTER 4-6 dates, pitted and sliced 50g soft butter 1 round feta cheese 5ml (1t) dried thyme CHICKEN 6-8 chicken portions salt pinch of ground pink peppercorns (optional) 1 red onion, peeled and quartered 1 lemon, sliced a few bay leaves Preheat the oven to 190°C. Keep an oven-proof dish handy. 1 Date butter Put all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well combined. 2 Chicken Lift the skins of the chicken pieces and stuff with generous amounts of date butter. Season the chicken with salt and pepper (if using) and arrange the chicken, onion and lemon in the ovenproof dish. 3 Put…

LACE is a romantic and timeless fabric. It’s also in vogue right now. Play with the sheer fashion trend that’s all the rage on designer runways – from Dior and Valentino to Maison Margiela – by wearing modest lace items with playful romantic silhouettes. WHY WE LOVE IT Besides lace being a classic, it’s a demure cloth that flatters your shape and adds a touch of sophistication to your look. It’s also versatile and can be used for almost any clothing item – from tops and dresses to skirts and even shoes. HOW TO WEAR IT Keep things simple when wearing lace. Newer designs show it’s just as suited for a day look as it is for a night on the town. Wear it in stand-out colours such as yellow…

HE’S SUDDENLY GONE COLD EMOTIONALLY Q My husband and I used to have a wonderful marriage until two years ago when an extremely attractive woman, who’s much younger than I am, started working with him. She fawns over him and has told me she’d give anything to have such a husband. Recently they started going away on business trips and when I ask if it’s necessary for her to go along he says it’s just work and I shouldn’t be jealous. But he’s changed a lot over the past few months. He started going to gym and has lost a lot of weight, so he’s looking young and trim. He’s changed his hairstyle and is interested in things he never used to be interested in before, such as horse riding,…

1 Kelly shot to fame in 2002 after winning the first season of reality singing competition American Idol. The 37-year-old singer-songwriter now presents her own chat programme, The Kelly Clarkson Show, while also training young hopefuls as a coach on another singing competition, The Voice. 2 Her show, broadcast on M-Net (DStv channel 101) since last month, debuted in the US in September and has an average viewership of 1,9 million people – the strongest debut for a new daytime talk show in seven years. 3 Although Kelly is comfortable in her skin now, that wasn’t always the case. In high school she struggled with the eating disorder bulimia and in 2004, after the success of her second album, Breakaway, she went through what she describes as a dark time.…

ABOMINABLE Animated fantasy. A strange furry critter escapes from a scientific compound in Shanghai, China, and finds itself on the run. The creature finds its way to the apartment building where a young violinist, Yi (voiced by Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Chloe Ben-net), and her family live. She realises he’s a yeti (also known as an abominable snowman), dubs him Everest, and with the help of her friends, they set off to the mountain to reunite him with his family. The story feels inventive and fresh, while the music expertly tugs at your heartstrings. Abominable is sure to keep the whole family, and especially kids, thoroughly entertained. – FRANCO HAVENGA 2019. 97 MIN. PG V. ALSO ON DVD. AFTER THE WEDDING Drama. Isabel (Michelle Williams), an American living in India, runs…

NOBODY would have blamed her for being bitter. In fact, many were outraged on her behalf and couldn’t believe the humiliation she’d had to endure. Not only had her husband of nearly 10 years cheated on her, he’d revealed intimate details of their crumbling marriage to a national Sunday newspaper without her consent. It would’ve been enough for anyone to see red and hit back. But Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa is no ordinary woman. Apart from an Instagram post in which she revealed her union with DJ Black Coffee was on the rocks, she’s maintained her silence despite him opening up about their split. And, as her fans would know, she threw herself into being a good mom to her two sons and put extra effort into expanding her career. Her…

BLOND AMBITION With filming under way on director Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel, a few photos have emerged from the set showing BEN AFFLECK in a mediaeval get-up and sporting bleach blond hair and a goatee. KING WILL Bad Boys for Life star WILL SMITH recently debuted a salt and pepper look for the biopic King wRichard in which he plays Richard Williams, father of tennis superstars Serena and Venus. STYLE SAVVY EWAN MCGREGOR looked every inch the ’70s fashion icon as he took to the streets of New York to play late designer Halston in an upcoming Netflix series. EMMY, IS THAT YOU? EMMY ROSSUM disappeared into the role of ’80s American billboard icon Angelyne when she was spotted filming a mini-series about the model and singer. The Shameless…

We think it’s safe to say JAYDEN FEDERLINE has been grounded – or at the very least has had his cellphone confiscated. The youngest son of BRITNEY SPEARS (38) and ex-husband KEVIN FEDERLINE recently found himself in hot water after sharing revealing family secrets online in an Instagram Live session. During the now viral 15-minute video Jayden (13) didn’t hesitate to answer the stream of questions pouring in from his mom’s passionate fan base. But his candid responses also had many raising an eyebrow in confusion and concern. NO LOVE FOR JAMIE He shed some light on the tense nature of the Spears-Federline family dynamic. When fans asked him about his grandfather JAMIE SPEARS (RIGHT), the child responded without missing a beat, “He’s a big d**k.” He added that he…

Almost a year after LORI LOUGHLIN and her husband, MOSSIMO GIANNULLI, were first charged in the university admissions scandal, the beleaguered couple are finally getting some good news. ‘They may really have believed they were paying the university’– A SOURCE Earlier this month their attorney, Sean Berkowitz, filed a motion to have their upcoming trial date postponed. This comes in the wake of new claims that the FBI instructed scam mastermind Rick Singer to lie about whether parents knew they were paying bribes “rather than legitimate donations that went to the schools”. Last year Lori (55) and Mossimo (56) pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud, money laundering and conspiracy to commit federal programmes bribery after they were accused of paying Singer $500 000 (then about R7 million) to designate…

Your chocolate fix doesn’t have to be mallow-centred this Easter. Satisfy those sweet cravings with the delicious desserts in YOU Indulge Issues 1 and 2. Bite into Peppermint Crisp fudge brownies, chocolate and orange cake, chocolate and pear tart and Rolo cupcakes. Yummy! There are also great recipes for super-scrumptious mains, soups and side dishes for a special family feast. Order your copies online at youstore.co.za or contact Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or at johan.terblanche@media24.com.…

Dates are crammed with fibre, vitamins and minerals. This little fruit helps combat high cholesterol and is a natural energy source. You can buy various types of dates in South Africa. These are the most common locally: MEDJOOL DATES Large, soft, fresh dates. They’re the easiest to cook with even though they’re more expensive and don’t come pitted. They’re great to snack on, but are seasonal – usually available only from February to April. WHOLE DRIED DATES Medium-size dried whole dates, with or without stones. Because they’re dried, these last longer and are a good replacement for when Medjool dates are out of season. CHOPPED DATE BRICKS Dried, pitted dates are compressed into a brick – this is the most common form of dates found in our supermarkets. They’re highly…

TIP  Team an outfit in brightly patterned prints with sneakers in a solid colour. You could even add patterned socks. That way, you’ll accentuate the colour of your shoes! Plain white sneakers work well with classic hues such as grey and black. But outfits in muted tones could use a pop of colour from bright kicks. A little background on gum soles ARE THE SHOES’ SOLES REALLY MADE OF GUM? Well, kind of. The gum used to make them is essentially a natural rubber that comes from the Hevea brasiliensis tree – commonly known as the “rubber tree”. The tree, originally only found in South America, secretes a milky white fluid, or latex, which is then treated with heat to break up its proteins to produce rubber. The end result…

ARE you aware that when you sign up for a life insurance policy, you have a choice between fixed monthly premiums or escalating monthly premiums? Not many people know this, so most choose the automatically escalating premium because in the beginning it’s more affordable. Fixed premiums, on the other hand, are initially more expensive but they never go up – so you won’t be in for any nasty surprises down the line. It’s important to know what you’re going to pay. HOW ARE PREMIUMS CALCULATED? Every person’s premium is unique to them – so even if you’re the same age as a friend and with the same insurance company, you’ll probably pay different amounts. The factors used to measure your risk include age, gender, physical health and lifestyle. For example,…

ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL Swop the old for the new and tweak your look The Sun moves into your sign this week, signalling the onset of a new personal year. It’s a time for new beginnings and a period to swop the old and shabby for new and refreshing. You might want to kick-start a new project, renew your goals, revamp your wardrobe or update your sporting gear. It’s also an opportune time in which to turn over a new leaf, whether you want to kick a bad habit or adopt a worthy cause. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 2, 34, 26, 18, 30, 46 TAURUS 20 APRIL – 20 MAY  Hard-working Saturn moves into your professional horoscope this week, introducing a phase of productivity into this area of your…

Former model LEE-ANN LIEBENBERG made sure her husband’s 40th birthday celebration was one to remember – with plenty of bubbly in a beautiful vineyard setting with an ocean view. She also sang NICKY VAN DER WALT’s praises in a touching message on Instagram. “You’re the most special and amazing son, brother, husband, father and friend to all of us!” Lee-Ann wrote. “Thank you for giving my life so much meaning and for showing me the world! “You’ve taught me so much,” the former model added. “I’m so blessed and grateful to live life through your passionate eyes.” We caught up with the handsome birthday boy and asked him to share a life lesson for each decade. 1 The most important thing in life is family first – always! 2 I’ve…

A marriage called off by text, whirlwind flings and five breakups with the same man are just a few of the things KATY PERRY has gone through in her fraught love-life. But now it seems the songbird's quest for true love has finally succeeded. The 35-year-old pop star recently set the internet abuzz when she revealed her pregnancy in the new video for Never Worn White, a love song dedicated to her fiancé, Carnival Row star ORLANDO BLOOM (43). And if the lyrics are anything to go by, the Never Really Over singer has finally found “the one”. “I’ve stood on the edge of love but never took the leap,” she sings. “It’s so easy to surrender when you finally find forever.” ‘I was getting too fat to hide it…

The article about Hansie Cronjé’s sister, Hester Parsons (YOU, 27 February), was very sad but what she and her husband are doing in his memory is wonderful. Every time match-fixing rears its ugly head Hansie’s name is included. He’s been the scapegoat for many other players. Let those without sin cast the first stone. May he truly rest in peace and his family think of all the good memories. BARBARA, DURBAN NORTH ■ Thanks for your article on Hansie Cronjé, our hero. We hold close to our hearts the advertisement in which he knocked out the floodlights. Hansie was well loved by most South Africans and it’s so sad that people continue to vilify him. It’s just so ironic and sad that Hansie had to pay dearly for his sin…

IT WAS their last hurrah, their swansong to the British public, and they knew all eyes would be on them. Their “abdication” has, after all, been major world news and their farewell to queen and country was big enough to almost push the coronavirus crisis off front pages. And you have to hand it to Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex: they razzle-dazzled the heck out of it. If anyone thought they might be a little sheepish after the subtle put-downs by Queen Elizabeth and the general tide of disgruntlement from the public since their move to Canada they would’ve been dead wrong. Meghan exuded Hollywood glamour, radiating a glow that was almost blinding and looking drop-dead gorgeous in designer gowns and sky-high heels. It was a look that…

André Venter recently retired as the academic head of the department of paediatrics and child health at the University of the Free State (UFS). He’s received several lifetime achievement awards for his contribution to education and child neurology and development. His specialities include child development, with a focus on cerebral palsy, ADHD, autism and learning difficulties. Magdel Pretorius has been a psychologist for more than 12 years. She’s worked with primary and high school children in the public and private sectors. This mother of three has first-hand experience of what it takes to shift parenting approaches when dealing with different personalities and complex situations. Clinical psychologist Nadene Harisunker obtained a master’s degree in anthropology. She has a special interest in severe psychopathology and working with it to understand and develop…

PLANT-BASED meals form the basis of her home cooking nowadays, Sarah Graham writes in her fifth cookbook, Super Natural. Not only does she treat you to lots of lovely recipes, but she gives you loads of information, including how to make the basics such as various types of hummus and spreads, plant-based milks and even how to grow your own beans. BUTTERNUT AND CHICKPEA KORMA This dish uses plenty of ingredients all because we’re here to build up lots of layers of beautiful flavour, but if you need to save time don’t be afraid to go for your favourite store-bought korma paste or spice mix and cook along from there. SERVES 4 PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 30 MIN KORMA SAUCE 15ml (1T) olive oil 15ml (1T) butter or extra oil…

WHO doesn’t love a good pamper session – and manicures and pedicures are probably two of our favourite treatments. But simple nail grooming can be done in the comfort of your own home, and you can save money while you’re at it. CUTTING & FILING Cutting and filing your nails are basic ways of keeping nails in good condition. When cutting nails, try not to do so too close to the nail bed as you may end up piercing the skin which can lead to an infection. Use small clippers for your fingernails and smaller toenails and big clippers for your big toenail. Cut the nail at an angle from one end to the other, following the shape of your nail. Don’t try to cut the entire length of your…

Escalating premiums don’t necessarily increase every year. The insurer might say your premiums will start escalating only in the third year. These monthly premiums might not look like much at first but they can become hugely expensive over time. Check if the contract says anything about changing the premium pattern – for example, switching from an escalating premium to a fixed premium – and if so, whether it will have to be underwritten again. That might mean going for medical tests again.…

ARIES AT WORK ■ As a boss, they show the way and set the pace. ■ As an employee, they’re never late for work. ■ As a colleague, they’re a fierce competitor who seizes every challenge. ■ Their management style is decisive, without beating about the bush. ■ Their workspace is clutter-free and organised. ■ They’re always the first to arrive at the office party. ■ They spend their pay cheque on new clothes and new gadgets.…

M-NET NOUGHTS + CROSSES SEASON 1 Starts Thursday 12 March at 22:00. BBC adaptations are usually classy affairs, so this version of Malorie Blackman’s award-winning young adult novel should be worth checking out. Noughts + Crosses takes place in an alternate reality where Africans developed technological advancements ahead of Europeans and so conquered the latter’s continent. In this 21st-century Britain, society is divided into upper-class crosses (black people) and lower-class noughts (white people). At the heart of the story is the friendship between Sephy (South African actress Masali Baduza), daughter of the home secretary, and Callum (Jack Rowan), the son of her former nanny, which blossoms into love. AMAZON PRIME HANNA SEASON 1 Director Joe Wright’s excellent 2011 thriller gets a small-screen makeover and reunites The Killing stars Joel Kinnaman…

TWENTY-PLENTY The year got off to a good start for Roddy (21), real name Roderick Wayne Moore Jnr. His latest single, The Box, off his debut album, Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial, spent 12 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He also won a Grammy for Racks in The Middle, which he recorded with Hit-Boy and the late Nipsey Hussle, his mentor and friend. DISTINCTIVE HOOK While recording The Box, Roddy impulsively made a weird squeaking noise into the mic and added it as the track’s distinctive hook. TikTok pushed the track to mega-hit status thanks to fans making more than 1,5 million videos dancing to the track, and miming how the squeak could’ve been made, from polishing mirrors to tugging at stuck drawers. DARK DAYS By the…

SHE was six years old when her world was suddenly turned upside down – and now, 23 years later, she still recalls that fateful day as if it were yesterday. “I clung to my mom and dad like a little monkey,” Yolandi Els says. “They had to tear me away from them. It was extremely traumatic.” The “mom and dad” she’s referring to are the foster parents who raised her from when she was just a few weeks old. But six years later, her biological mom and her new husband came to take her away and Yolandi was forced to leave the people she considered her parents. The story of two moms and the many tears shed between them made news headlines back then and featured in YOU in January…

WHEN the final whistle blew you would have been forgiven for being confused about which side had won. The crowd of boisterous fans chanted Inter Miami’s name and the club owners whooped and grinned with delight. But hang on: the team had lost 1-0 in their debut against Los Angeles FC – so why were the Miami fans so thrilled? The answer is simple: after seven years of twists and turns, political battles and crushing disappointment, Inter Miami was finally up and running. And no one was prouder than David Beckham, one of the owners of America’s newest soccer baby. Along with fellow owners Jorge and Jose Mas and Marcelo Claure, they’d wondered whether they’d ever see this moment. In much the same way Becks is always front row at…

NOMZAMO MBATHA The actress is a vision in blue in this formfitting fringed design that shows off her curves to perfection. ROXY BURGER The TV presenter hits all the fashion high notes in this floral pants suit that shows off her enviable figure. TAMARA DEY It seems the singer is the queen of the eclectic ensemble. Who knew a leopard-print bra, mesh top and sparkly pants could look so good together? AYANDA THABETHE Pretty in peach! The actress and TV presenter looks ravishing in this gorgeous gown with perfectly matched makeup. THANDO THABETHE The actress and radio DJ dishes up some old-school glamour in this stylish LBD by Gucci worn with an elegant hat. LERATO KGANYAGO Oh so simple daytime chic. The muted tones of this figure-hugging combo complement the…

‘As an American, Caprice was thoroughly entertained at the notion he was part of the royal family’ – A SOURCE Still reeling from the backlash surrounding his involvement with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, PRINCE ANDREW has been hit with yet another salacious scandal. Randy Andy, as he’s come to be known, was forced to step down from royal life last year. This came after his disastrous Newsnight interview about his relationship with Epstein, and Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s claims she and Prince Andrew slept together when she was just 17. Now, two women – including American model CAPRICE BOURRET – have come forward saying the royal’s “signature” chat-up tactic was letting women sit on the queen’s throne at Buckingham Palace. The 60-year-old Duke of York is said to have…