Innholdsfortegnelse for 4/16/2020 i You South Africa

IT WAS such a manic rush to get everything sorted and set up in time for lockdown that I’ve only recently started to truly reflect on what a strange new world this is. What a week it’s been. I thought of the talking-over-each-other chaos of a family call with my parents and siblings and how we’re speaking more than ever before. I realised how resilient this nation is when I read and watched many of the jokes, memes and inspirational videos I’ve been sent, and marvelled again at the unique strength of South Africans. I felt grateful I’m lucky enough to have decent internet that enables me to work during lockdown and was humbled by the tenacity of the people in my team who persevered despite frustrations with technology. I…

President Cyril Ramaphosa called for a 21-day lockdown. It’s unfortunate some of us seem not to care about our own safety. We have to be forced by the SAPS and SANDF to stay indoors. Why can’t we just comply and be safe? LETLADI WA GA-MPHAHLELE, MARALALENG Municipal services are supposed to be continuing during the 21-day lockdown. But, alas! Here we are, back to dry taps. The availability of water should’ve been declared an emergency. We plead to the president to order municipalities to open water for communities before it’s too late. N MAHLANGU, DR JS MOROKA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY No one can tell how long it’ll take to find a solution to Covid-19. If we don’t take precautions seriously, the lockdown could be extended. I’m worried that some people haven’t…

It’s important to start the day like any other normal workday REARRANGING your wardrobe is a perfect distraction while you’re confined indoors during lockdown. There’s no better feeling during these chaotic times than taking back some control of your life by making your home space more comfortable. Organising your closet is an ideal project as you settle into your new work-from-home environment. It’s easy to fall into the trap of staying in pyjamas all day behind your desk if you have to work remotely. But it’s important to start the day like any other normal workday. Maintain a schedule. Get up, take a shower, get dressed and make yourself presentable – whether you’re working or not. Starting the morning off right sets the tone for the rest of the day.…

Send suggestions for topics and requests for info to yourmoney@you.co.za. We may answer your questions in this column but won’t reply personally. YOU’VE compared notes with a friend and discovered the money they’ve invested in their retirement preservation fund is growing much faster than yours – and what’s more, the fees they’re paying are also much lower than the fees you’re paying on your retirement preservation fund. Can you move your investment to another fund? The short answer is yes, you can. But first there are a few things you need to understand. 1 WHAT’S A PRESERVATION FUND? When a retirement fund member resigns from their job, is retrenched or fired, they have three options for their retirement money: they can transfer it to a new employer’s fund (if allowed),…

ARIES FACT FILE ■ Aries is represented by the symbol of the ram. ■ It’s the first sign of the zodiac, and Libra is the opposite sign. ■ Your element is fire, which bestows an innate faith in life. ■ Your modality is cardinal, making you self-motivating. ■ Mars is your planetary ruler, which gives you courage. ■ On the positive side, you’re energetic, adventurous and enthusiastic. ■ On the negative side, you’re selfish, irresponsible and impatient.…

BORDERLANDS 3 Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Arriving five years after the previous offering, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, this one is strictly for fans only, as there’s not a lot of innovation on offer. There are new planets to explore, new classes to try and what seems like millions of new guns to shoot. But despite all these additions, there’s little that’s new. The first Borderlands (2009) redefined the action game genre. While this new instalment is far from bad, it’s a missed opportunity for the developers to breathe new life into a genre that’s quickly getting stale.…

SLOWLY Free from Apple App and Google Play stores Write digital letters to a pen pal that’ll be delivered at the same speed as a physical letter sent by post. It works on US postal-service delivery times – local letters take a week, overseas 3-4 weeks. WHISPER Free from Apple App and Google Play stores Users share intimate, funny or sad tales from their lives in a sentence or less. You don’t have to share though – you can just download and read what other people have to say. TALK LIFE Free from Apple App and Google Play stores Provides access to a supportive online community for those struggling with issues they’re not comfortable talking about with loved ones. Users can be anonymous or interact directly with others.…

BARE-FACED BEAUTIES All dressed down because there’s nowhere to go! So, some of our favourite celebs have been posting fresh-faced selfies . . . LOCKDOWN DIARIES Whether you have to work or aren’t able to, being cooped up indoors is a challenge for everyone. Here’s how these well-known faces and voices are keeping busy, de-stressing and staying sane LIESL LAURIE “Lockdown means making a plan to stay on the airwaves,” says the former Miss South Africa, adding that she still gets “all dressed up” in order to broadcast on Jacaranda FM from home. But she makes sure she de-stresses too. What does that entail? “Spending time outside getting some fresh air with my plants – no devices in sight, just me and nature.” SIPHIWE TSHABALALA The former Bafana midfielder shows…

THEY WALK THEIR PETS Peppermint actress JENNIFER G ARNER and her kids SERAPHINA, VIOLET and SAMUEL take their cat (in the stroller) and dog out f or an afternoon walk in Los Angeles. THEY TACKLE DIY JOBS Action movie star JASON STATHAM was spotted doing some repairs around the house in LA. THEY MULTITASK LA’s Finest actress and businesswoman JESSICA ALBA walked the walk and talked the talk while running errands in Los Angeles. THEY TAKE THE TRAIN Doctor Sleep star EWAN MCGREGOR and actress girlfriend MARY ELIZABETH WIN-STEAD looked loved-up on a New York subway. THEY CLEAN UP Jurassic World actor CHRIS PRATT was seen doing a spot of sweeping at his home in LA. SOURCES: HOLLYWOODREPORTER.COM, NET-A-PORTER.COM, GQ.COM, USMAGAZINE.COM, EONLINE.COM, BILLIEEILISH.COM, PEOPLE.COM, USMAGAZINE.COM…

IT’S JEALOUSY AND RACISM! I find it unbelievable how hostile people are towards Meghan. If Kate does something it’s okay. If Meghan does the same thing she’s criticised. I’ve read venomous Twitter rants and actual reports from British tabloids criticising the shape of her legs! It’s all due to envy and prejudice. As a woman of mixed race and a refined and intelligent beauty, she’ll always be a target. Now she’s being blamed for Harry’s retreat from royal life too. Surely it was a joint decision and who can blame them? NOT IMPRESSED, SMS HOW ABOUT A SIMPLE THANK YOU? Has the world become too materialistic to say thank you for gifts received? The old practice of sending out a card or email or even making a telephone call to…

We bring the golden ages of dinos back to life in YOU Dinosaurs. Fascinating facts and beautiful illustrations help you and your kids explore the wonderful world of the mighty T-Rex, the cunning velociraptor, the gigantic argentinosaurus and more amazing prehistoric creatures. We’ve also added a fun set of trump cards so the new generation of budding palaeontologists can learn while playing! Order 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 after lockdown. 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 Personal stories web@you.co.za Original jokes chuckles@you.co.za Recipes recipes@you.co.za…

ONE of the biggest challenges during lockdown is to keep loved ones safe and healthy. Give them a boost by preparing wholesome meals packed with nutritional ingredients to help improve their immune systems. Mindful Eating, the new cookbook by Izelle Hoffman, known as the Lifestyle Chef, will help guide you through this challenge. In these recipes you won’t find exotic foodstuffs, but rather a clever combination of fresh everyday ingredients and kitchen staples, which are loaded with flavour, mainly by adding spices and herbs. ASIAN-STYLE CHICKEN Ideal with a side salad, roast veg and rice or quinoa, and broccoli. SERVES: 4-6 PREPARATION: 25 MIN COOKING: 45 MIN 2 large spring onions, diced 1 small red, yellow and green bell pepper each, deseeded and diced 5-6 chicken fillets or 9 drumsticks…

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY In the thrilling Netflix series Narcos: Mexico, based on the Guadalajara Cartel and its ruthless operations, Diego Luna stars as Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, Mexico’s first drug kingpin. The infamous leader was arrested in 1989 and charged with the kidnapping and murder of drug enforcement agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena (Michael Peña). “Getting into the shoes of this character was demanding,” Diego says. “But it’s something I’m glad I did because as an actor it pushed me to do stuff I’ve never done before. “I’m also really happy it came to me at this time, when I’m 40, when I have a family, when I know what life is about, when I know how to disconnect. I just go to my kids and get…

New sound If you were expecting an album like 2016’s Star-boy, stop right there. After Hours is moodier, with retro- and electronic-inspired beats. “I feel confident with where I’m taking this record,” the 30-year-old singer-songwriter says. “I get to explore a different side of me that my fans have never seen.” First single Heartless was the first song he wrote after his 2018 EP, My Dear Melancholy, so it felt fitting for him to put it out first, he says. “I play a character [in the music video] who becomes compromised and then overcompensates with all the sins that Vegas provides. It’s a great introduction to the next chapter of my life.” Gory artwork The album’s psychedelic artwork sees the singer spewing blood from his mouth and is said to…

The process begins with a DNA sample, uploaded to a database such as ancestry website GEDmatch. In most cases this will provide links to distant cousins, but using this information it’s possible to map out whole family trees going back generations. Genetic genealogists who use consumer DNA tests to help connect people with long-lost family members have strong reservations about how these sites are now being used by police. “It was built for finding ancestors,” genealogist Shannon Christmas says. “It was built for reuniting families, and now it’s being used essentially to put people in jail.” Yet for grieving loved ones left behind, it’s providing the closure they’ve longed for – for years.…

THE thought of heading up one of the most important financial aid projects in recent history might make even the most seasoned of businesspeople nervous. But the woman who’s taken on the challenge of running the president’s Solidarity Fund is no stranger to tackling tough tasks. When President Cyril Ramaphosa announced businesswoman Gloria Serobe would be in charge of the fund he’d created to help South Africans badly affected by the Covid-19 strain of coronavirus, many who know her were relieved. She’s a savvy businesswoman and a great choice to head up the independent board that decides how the money donated to the Solidarity Fund will be spent, corporate analysts said. And she proved this when she and her team swung into action, committing R100 million to allow for the…

New York might be on lock-down due to the Covid-19 outbreak, but IRINA SHAYK wasn’t prepared to miss out on a date with rumoured new boyfriend VITO SCHNABEL The hunky art dealer and the 34-year-old supermodel – and ex of Bradley Cooper (45), with whom she shares daughter Lea (3) – were recently photographed heading into his apartment. “Vito has always been interested in Irina,” a source claims, adding that they met a few years ago. “It’s like Noah’s Ark right now. People want to be paired up,” the source added, referring to the city’s lock-down. “Her apartment is just a block away from Vito’s.” Vito (33), son of acclaimed artist Julian Schnabel, is no stranger to dating high-profile women. HERE ARE A FEW OF HIS EXES AMBER HEARD (33)…

A REAL BRAINTEASER WITH all of us in lockdown we’re looking for ways to pass the time. So I started the Brainbuster No 792 of last October, having never done one before. After three hours, the help of three dictionaries and Google I still couldn’t solve quite a few answers and got a few wrong! This bugged me until I found the next issue for the answers. I then realised how highly educational the puzzle had been. Words that had been forgotten came to light, some answers were words I’d never heard of but fathomed out by surrounding words. Many were in a dictionary. Clues explained phrases and sayings, some familiar and some not. My dictionaries were published from the 1960s onwards, but sometimes only one showed the answer. Some…

I take heart from the story about the SA student in China who’s starting to see restrictions being eased after months of lockdown (YOU, 9 April). If we face this scourge head-on with fortitude and courage we will, as President Cyril Ramaphosa told the nation, overcome this virus. CATHY, PARKTOWN ■ Many of us started out taking the coronavirus as a joke but the reality finally hit home when the president declared it a national disaster. Everyone is scared now. We’re all asking ourselves who’s next? But as the saying goes “every cloud has a silver lining” . The Covid-19 outbreak has seen all our political party leaders coming together to discuss ways to prevent more infections. One wishes that they could do the same in the fight against crime,…

WHAT a different world we’re living in thanks to the insidious creep of the deadly Covid-19 strain of coronavirus. Billions on lockdown, cities turned into ghost towns, industries collapsing, weddings cancelled, children home-schooled, the dead buried alone . . . It seems incomprehensible that in less than three months the planet has transformed into something usually seen in apocalyptic zombie films. South Africa is no different with strict measures put in place to save the lives of millions, especially the most vulnerable in our society, and the effects are being felt far and wide. These photographs from home and abroad tell the story of our strange new world.…

■ Alkalising citrus Although themselves acidic, citrus fruits such as lemons and limes have an alkalising effect on the body. They’re also loaded with vitamin C, the most common immune booster. Vitamin C content is always the highest when the fruit is freshly cut. ■ Almonds Whether in the form of milk, flour, butter or flakes, almonds are packed with nutritional benefits. They boost the immune system, help repair damaged skin, help prevent cancer, reduce the risk of osteoporosis and have alkalising properties. They’re also a source of vitamin E, magnesium and high-quality protein. ■ Apple cider vinegar This ingredient regulates the body’s pH balance, detoxifies and reduces inflammation. ■ Balsamic vinegar Improves digestion, keeps the immune system strong and helps balance blood sugar levels. ■ Bicarbonate of soda Alkalises…

What’s SLOW fashion? The opposite of fast fashion (cheap, poorly-made clothing), slow fashion is focused on sustainability. It involves buying well-made but slightly more expensive items that will look better for longer. And it means taking care of your clothing instead of throwing items out at the first sign of a tear or stain. Embracing the CHANGE The time for sustainable clothing has come, and many in the industry are embracing the slow-fashion movement. You can adopt the trend too by increasing the longevity of your clothing and changing your spending habits. You just need to adjust your thinking. Here are a few things you can do to start your slow-fashion journey: ■ Buy less clothing by thinking hard before you buy. ■ Repair your garments instead of buying new…

MY PARTNER WON’T PUT ME IN HIS WILL Q My partner and I have been together for years and moved in together a few years ago. He has two children from his previous marriage and I get along with them. When we moved in together, we decided to consolidate everything and he said he was going to add me to his will. The reality is I had very little besides my suitcase of clothes and my monthly income. Recently I discovered he hasn’t changed his will, so I’m not one of his beneficiaries. When I asked him about it, he didn’t give me a straight answer. Every time I raise the issue he gets angry and tells me his children will give me a share if anything happens to him,…

ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL Work out plans and strategies for the future As the sun’s yearly visit to your sign comes to an end, it’s a week in which to make hay while the sun shines. Add another medal to your cabinet of trophies, target an extra goal, conquer a new challenge or plan an adventure still on your bucket list. With the cosmic plotter and planner, Mercury, currently in your sign, it’s not too late to set goals for what lies ahead. Formulate plans and work out strategies as you march into the future. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 31, 45, 42, 20, 10, 50 TAURUS 20 APRIL – 20 MAY If you’re a true Taurus, you aren’t fast out of the blocks, but rather like taking your time…

3 Grammy awards, and 10 nominations $1,1 MILLION (then R13,75m) What he earned per stop on his Starboy tour 11,8 MILLION Twitter followers 21,8 MILLION Instagram followers $40 MILLION (then R560m) earned in 2019 60 MILLION Daily streams of After Hours on Spotify since its release ‘The only thing R&B about my music is the style of singing. My inspirations are R Kelly, Michael Jackson and Prince – for the vocals anyway. My production and songwriting aren’t inspired by R&B at all’…

The most high-profile case making use of genealogy was that of the Golden State Killer. In 2018, Joseph James DeAngelo (74), a former police officer, was arrested in connection with the decade-long California crime spree, which began in the late ’70s and involved at least 13 murders and more than 50 rapes. By feeding DNA evidence into an online genealogy database, police were led to his door. He’s currently awaiting trial and if found guilty could be given the death sentence. Last year William Talbott (56), a truck driver from SeaTac, Washington, was found guilty of the 1987 murders of Jay Cook (20) and Tanya van Cuylenborg (18). His was a landmark trial as it was the first case to make use of genealogy to go to court in America,…

THEY giggled, they flirted, they gazed deep into each other’s eyes and finally they locked lips in a passionate clinch. Viewers might well have needed to fan themselves after watching the sizzling date Marisia van Wyk shared with The Bachelor SA hunk Marc Buckner under the stars in Maropeng at the Cradle of Humankind. The scene was set for romance: roses, cushions, candles, red wine, blankets, a star-studded African sky and two seriously sexy people. Forget about sparks flying – this was red-hot bonfire stuff. Marisia (24) is the youngest contestant in this year’s series of the hit reality show and is also regarded as the shyest woman in the house – a trait you’d think wouldn’t get her very far in the cut-throat Bachelor mansion. But shyness, it turns…

‘Being in a room full of celebrities is still not normal for me’ – RIHANNA 1 The Fenty Beauty founder revealed that regardless of whichever man may be in (or out) of her life in the near future, she absolutely sees herself starting a family. “I’ll have kids – three or four of them,” the pop star told the magazine of her 10-year plan. When asked if she’s open to being a single parent, the 32-year-old didn’t hesitate. “Hell, yeah! I feel like society diminishes you as a mother if there isn’t a dad in your kids’ lives,” she continued. “But what really matters is happiness. The only thing that can raise a child truly is love.” 2 Rihanna for the first time confirmed her split from boyfriend…

It seems LADY GAGA has had her head in the sand when it comes to the human fallout of coronavirus. The superstar claims she “had no idea” about the GoFundMe campaign of her father, JOE GERMANOTTA. Joe (62) set up the account in a bid to raise $50 000 (R900 000) so he could pay the staff at Joanne Trattoria, his New York City restaurant. The restaurant has had to close due to the coronavirus pandemic. “I’m doing the best I can but we had to close Joanne for the month. Our staff needs some financial help. Any help for our employees will be appreciated,” Joe tweeted. Naturally, Joe’s plea was met with major backlash from those wondering why his super-rich daughter – who also happens to be a co-owner…

“Portia and I have watched every single thing on Netflix and are just about done reading the entire internet.” – Comedian ELLEN DEGENERES on being on lockdown with her wife, actress PORTIA DE ROSSI “If I start a New Year’s Eve countdown, will 2020 finally be over?” – TV personality RYAN SEACREST “I guess I’ll never be able to lie to myself again about all the s**t I’d do if I just had the time.” – A Simple Favour actress ANNA KENDRICK “From here on out, the only Corona I want is from Mexico and you drink it.” – Actress RITA WILSON, who contracted Covid-19 along with husband Tom Hanks “I feel like I’m somehow stuck back in that weird time period between Christmas and New Year where anything goes…

Happy news for the real-life crossover couple that television has blessed us with. LEIGHTON MEESTER and ADAM BRODY have come a long way from their teen TV-drama beginnings. They already share four-year-old daughter Arlo Day and now they’re expecting their second child. Leighton played high society teen Blaire Waldorf on Gossip Girl from 2007 to 2012, while Adam starred as geeky teen Seth Cohen on The OC from 2003 until 2007. In recent images the Single Parents actress could be seen on a family stroll in Los Angeles with a sizeable bump in baggy dungarees. Leighton (33) and Adam (40), who started dating in 2013 and tied the knot a year later, have yet to officially announce the pregnancy – not surprising, given their penchant for privacy. But although they…