Innholdsfortegnelse for 6/18/2020 i You South Africa

ONE step forward, two steps backwards – that’s what the lockdown feels like sometimes. Just take the opening of schools, for instance: one minute all the Grade 7s and matrics were headed back to the classroom, the next it was only schools in the Western Cape that were ready. Still, by now most schools for kids at the top of the primary and high school food chains have opened their doors – although not all parents have chosen to send their children back. Even though, heaven knows, they must want to after weeks and weeks of lockdown. But for some kids, returning to school is a risk. They may have health issues themselves or there could be someone at home who’s vulnerable. So it’s good that the education department is…

President Ramaphosa addresses the nation in English. Many South Africans don’t understand English. Can’t it be translated into other African languages so everyone can understand? CONCERNED, SMS I was watching the news today. Seeing the long queues at the liquor outlets made me so mad. I want to ask the government: “Why did you have to stop selling alcohol? Look at what you’re doing: causing more people to get Covid-19.” FURIOUS, SMS Regarding the story about the couple who died at a holiday resort, from a leaking gas geyser (YOU, 14 May). This is the fourth story like this I’ve heard. Surely it’s time indoor gas geysers were made illegal and holiday resorts were properly checked out for compliance. CONCERNED, SMS As limited alcohol sales resume, drunk driving will inevitably…

The classic man JANEZ VERMEIREN (41) TV presenter, entrepreneur and model Janez says his three sons, Matisse (16), Vincent (5) and Noah (4), are obsessed with their artist grandfather, Jan (71). What do you love most about your dad? He’s so calm, kind and gentle. You really can’t fault the man. There are few men in this world as well read as my father. He can partake in almost any conversation and his knowledge is inspiring. But what I probably love most about him is how obsessed my children are with their Ova. They’ll sit for hours in his art studio painting and listening to his stories. What’s the most important lesson you learnt from him? He’s given me the ultimate gift of freedom to choose my own destiny. I…

A PAYMENT holiday – it has an appealing ring to it, especially now that many more South Africans are struggling to pay their debts. Since lockdown started banks have been offering clients the chance to take a break from loan repayments. Every bank’s offering is different so these are the questions you need to ask before you sign on the dotted line. 1 WHAT ARE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS? In some instances the relief happens automatically, such as when the bank makes the interest on a student loan 0% for three months, but in most cases you’ll need to specifically request a payment holiday or the extension of your loan term. These are some of the conditions, exclusions and requirements that might apply: ■ The relief might be available only…

CANCER 21 JUNE – 21 JULY Take time out to plan for your year ahead The Sun is moving into your sign this week, meaning it’ll soon be time to celebrate your birthday and embark on a new personal year. Whether you want to spend your special day sharing quality time with your family, have fun with your friends online or prefer your own company, it should be a memorable occasion. While it’ll probably be natural for you to reminisce about the year gone by, take time to look to the future too. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 16, 11, 41, 27, 49, 17 LEO 22 JULY – 22 AUG  Perceptive Mercury goes retrograde this week, which means now is a good time to turn your attention inward. It might be helpful…

IT LOOKS like something from a movie. Someone counts down from 10, then the rocket launches into the air. This particular rocket, Falcon 9, took the Crew Dragon shuttle into space at the end of May with two astronauts from Nasa, the American space agency, on board: Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley. The successful launch took place at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida in the US and was watched by President Donald Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence, among others. A few minutes later, the shuttle separated from the rocket and went into orbit around Earth. What made this event so special is that a launch rocket is usually used only once. After the shuttle separates, the rocket usually falls back to Earth and lands in the ocean. But the…

NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALE A new study has found that North Atlantic right whales are in a much poorer condition than their cousins, the southern right whales. Scientists have been worried about the North Atlantic species for some time as there are only about 400 individuals left. These whales are found off the east coast of North America. Now it seems the surviving whales are struggling – they’re skinnier than they should be and appear to suffer from exhaustion. This would explain why they aren’t producing offspring as they should.…

18 The number of days two New Zealand hikers were missing after getting lost in foggy conditions. Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds had gone hiking in the Kahurangi National Park on the South Island and planned to be away for five days. After they lost their way, they decided to stay in one spot. They were eventually rescued when the crew of a military search helicopter spotted the smoke of their fire. 654,5 million The amount in rands ($37,4 million) Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka earned in the past year, according to Forbes magazine. That makes her the highest-earning female athlete ever. She earned a lot more than Serena Williams, with R24,5m ($1,4m), who was top of the Forbes list for the previous four years running. Naomi made her money…

SHE’S never been one for half measures, has Madge. But even by her own standards her recent behaviour is out of character. There’s still the over-the-top exhibitionist Madonna, who thoroughly enjoyed shocking fans with a picture of herself reclining in a chair in barely-there lingerie that shows her toned physique off to perfection. “And for those of you offended by this photo I want to let you know that I’ve successfully graduated from the University of Zero F*^ks Given. Thanks for coming to my Graduation Ceremony! Class of 2020!” she wrote in the caption on Instagram. She’s as saucy as ever, sharing a picture of her perky derrière, which prompted a flurry of comments about whether she’s had butt implants (YOU, 28 May). And fun, still? You betcha, as she…

HOW DOES OUR GARDEN GROW? THERE is positive news in this lock-down. In our block of flats some of us have found the time to talk to one another instead of just giving a hurried greeting and rushing on. Indeed five of us have taken on the gardens in the block. We’ve pruned, weeded, planted and even cut the grass with a pair of scissors! We’ve called ourselves the Lockdown Garden Committee at York House. We now garden together, chat and have a lot of fun! ENID HILTON, CAPE TOWN OPRAH HAS FOLLOWED THROUGH I read with great interest the article about the academy graduates isolating with Oprah (YOU, 4 June) . I must confess that when Oprah opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (Owlag) is South Africa,…

There’s just something about the universe with all its stars and planets that have kids captivated. And adults too, for that matter. YOU Gateway to Space is the perfect magazine to keep little adventurers occupied, and they’ll learn so much too! This magazine takes a look at the incredible journey to the moon, how spacesuits work, what life is like for astronauts aboard a spacecraft and so much more stuff children want to know. Set a course to fascinating new worlds of information when you download a digital copy at magzter.com.…

IT LOOKS like a typical little girl’s bedroom. The walls are painted a pinkish hue, the ceiling is adorned with glowing stars, and dolls and teddy bears are arranged in a neat row, ready for their owner to play with them. For more than 13 years this is how the room has remained, as if frozen in time, waiting for the door to swing open and for three-year-old Madeleine Mc-Cann to bound in. Although for most people it seems extremely unlikely that the girl – who went missing on holiday with her parents in Portugal in 2007 – will ever return, her parents, Kate and Gerry, have refused to give up hope. For Kate (52), the twice-daily ritual of walking into her firstborn’s bedroom to open and close the curtains…

HE’LL never forget their 30th wedding anniversary. William George Kepkey and his wife, Anncha, were as madly in love as the day they met and while they initially had big plans to celebrate their pearl anniversary, they decided to put those on hold for a year. “It was a quiet affair, just the two of us,” William recalls of their special day in October last year. “She worked that day and afterwards she had a swim. She said we must do a bigger thing next year because at the time we had financial constraints.” Little did they know it would be their last anniversary together. Just seven months later, Anncha (52) would die of Covid-19 – just as she was set to become a grandmother for the first time. It’s…

JANEZ VERMEIREN Describe your skincare routine. To be honest all I use is Dove Men + Care Wash and a face bar. Which grooming products do you like spending money on? Hair clay. It’s great for keeping it in condition and makes styling so much easier. How do you pamper yourself? I don’t really pamper myself. Once in a blue moon my wife will put one of her face masks on me – if someone offers to pamper me, I won’t say no. Do you have a grooming trick to share? Buy a nose hair clipper – it’s my best buy ever! What’s your favourite fragrance? Anything fresh and masculine. Blue de Chanel is great. ‘I don’t really pamper myself. Once in a blue moon my wife will put one…

While being selective about what you engage with will make your time on social media more fulfilling, experts agree you should also consider limiting time spent online. “If you find social media is reducing your productivity, then you know you have a problem,” says Sarah Bitten of Brand Factor. “If you put rules in place but find you’re still getting sucked into bad habits, then you need to take a break.” If you’re disconnected from loved ones because of the amount of time you’re on social media, it’s time to change that by spending more time nurturing the relationships in your life, advises counselling psychologist Tamara Sosa. Limit yourself to certain time slots during the day when you check the news and social media. “If social media browsing is getting…

LOVEBIRDS The stand-up comedian, writer and actor stars in the romantic action comedy The Lovebirds. It was due for release in cinemas a month ago but, like many other films, has been shifted to streaming services instead. Kumail (42) plays Jabran, and the movie kicks off the morning after his night before with Leilani (Issa Rae). Their one-night hook-up turns into brunch and it’s clear this couple is falling in love. The story jumps ahead four years, and they’re on the brink of splitting up. Their plans to join friends at a dinner party go badly wrong when they land up in the middle of a murder mystery. ON LIVING COLOUR Both Kumail and Issa acknowledge it’s unusual for a mainstream Hollywood romcom to have an African-American and a Pakistani-American…

THE TERROR SEASON 1 Based on the book by Dan Simmons, this bleak but gripping and masterfully made horror series is a fictionalised account of Franklin’s lost expedition. It’s one of maritime history’s greatest mysteries – what happened to two British ships during an Arctic expedition in 1845. The prophetically named HMS Terror and HMS Erebus set off under Captain John Franklin in search of the Northwest Passage, a sea route through the Arctic Ocean to the Pacific. But the ships became stuck in the ice for more than a year and were abandoned in 1848. The men set off in search of land and were never seen again. Though Simmons added supernatural horror elements, the story is anchored in the painful reality of what these men probably went through,…

I NEED YOU NASTY C & ROWLENE The Durban rapper shows off his deft songwriting skills in this heartfelt track, which was written for the Netflix teen drama Blood & Water. CHURCH BELLS MI CASA The first single from the much-loved SA band’s upcoming album, We Made It, is sure to become this year’s biggest wedding song. POWER ELLIE GOULDING The British songbird gets vulnerable on this track, which features on her forthcoming new album. “It’s all about relationships in the 21st century,” she says. TEYANATAYLOR MADE IT This empowering track by the R&B singer will resonate with anyone who’s overcome something and achieved what they have through hard work. Check out the cute graduation-themed video. JUICE WRLD RIGHTEOUS This is the first posthumous single released after the rapper’s death…

The ISS looks like a bright, moving star in the night sky. It’s easy to spot – if you know where to look. FOLLOW THESE STEPS: 1 Go to the website heavens-above.com and click on “Change your observing location”. 2 Click on “Use browser geolocation service” to pin your location. Once the cursor is on the right spot, click “Update”. 3 Then click on “ISS” to see the list of dates and times of when the ISS will pass over your location. 4 Click on a certain date to see a star map – a black line shows what time the ISS will be visible in the sky, so you know where to look. * If you have a smartphone, you can also download the apps ISS Detector (Android) or…

THAT’S A WRAP What’s a girl to do when she can’t get to a hair salon? Get creative, that’s what – as Miss Universe ZOZIBINI TUNZI shows. “When you can’t haircut just head wrap,” Zozi (26) said alongside a pic she posted on Instagram. The beauty queen is spending lockdown in the New York flat she shares with Miss USA Cheslie Kryst. “Another day, another head wrap,” she captioned another. Zozi’s lockdown style is clearly all about comfort. Little cuties on the way SA Olympic swimming champ CAMERON VAN DER BURGH and his wife, ad agency account manager NEFELI VALAKELIS (both 32), are looking forward to becoming parents in a few months. “Baby van der Burgh arriving September,” Cameron said on Instagram. The couple, who tied the knot in a…

Michael Jordan The ex NBA star pledged $100 million (R1,7bn) over the next 10 years. Rihanna The star has pledged to support anti-racism organisations. Harry Styles The singer has offered to bail out arrested protesters. Drake The rapper contributed $100 000 (R1,7m) to arrested protesters. Angelina Jolie Angie donated $200 000 (R3,4m) to a black empowerment organisation. The Weeknd The singer donated $500 000 (R8,5m) to several organisations. Lady Gaga The star has pledged to support various anti-racism organisations. Jennifer Aniston The actress has donated $1m (R17m) to fight racism. Chrissy Teigen The former model pledged $200 000 to bail out protesters.…

I’m the sole breadwinner in our family and support myself, two medically and mentally challenged adults, and two children on a salary well below R10 000 a month. As a result of the lockdown, I now work only a few days a month, with a dramatic and corresponding decrease in salary. I’m grateful to still have a job, but my situation, while never good, is now dire. Take into account fuel, prepaid water and electricity, essential medication with no medical aid, meat and groceries and I have a payslip clearly stating, “Not this month, dear!” Perhaps I’m being ultra-sensitive when I come across posts on Face-book saying things such as: “I worked the whole lockdown! Who else can repost?” or “I haven’t lacked for anything through this whole pandemic”. I…

WHEN she was born there was much speculation about who she’d look like. Her mom, with her pillow-lipped pout and long, lithe limbs – or her dad with his blue eyes and tousled locks? It didn’t take long for fans to get their answer: Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt is Brad Pitt’s mini-me through and through – and now that she’s just turned 14, the resemblance is stronger than ever. But it isn’t only looks that father and daughter share – the pair have had a strong bond from the get-go, with Brad doting on the first biological child he and Angelina Jolie brought into the world. So it should come as no surprise to hear the actor pulled out all the stops for his precious little girl’s recent birthday – or…

YOU know you should feel over the moon. After all these months of nagging and tearing your hair out as you try to home-school your kids, there’s an end in sight at last. But now that most Grade 7s and matrics are back in the classroom and as other grades wait for the announcement of their return date, you have mixed feelings. On the one hand, it’ll be great to hand them back into the care of their teachers and have the responsibility of educating them off your shoulders – but on the other it opens a whole new can of worms. After all these months of doing everything in your power to keep them away from other people, it feels weird to be gearing up to send them out…

RIBROASTWITH POTATOGRATIN SERVES 6-8 PREPARATION: 30 MIN MARINATING: 1 HOUR RESTING: 30 MIN COOKING: 1½ HOURS 30ml (2T) olive oil 30ml (2T) chopped rosemary 10ml (2t) Dijon mustard, plus extra to serve 3 anchovy fillets, crushed with a mortar and pestle 1 rack of beef ribs, with at least 5 ribs 3 onions, thickly sliced POTATO GRATIN 500ml (2c) cream 4 garlic cloves, crushed 5 large potatoes salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ nutmeg 1 Combine the olive oil, rosemary, mustard and anchovies in a large dish. Coat the rib roast well with the marinade, cover and leave to marinate at room temperature for an hour. 2 Potato gratin Preheat the oven to 190°C. Whisk the cream and garlic in a large bowl and set aside. Peel and thinly…

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I’M AFRAID HE’LL START DRINKING Q My husband was a heavy drinker, finishing half a bottle or more of brandy or whisky at a time. He’d come home from work, sit in his chair and drink until late at night and then fall into bed. During lockdown his alcohol stash quickly ran low and he was forced to limit himself to two drinks a night. I felt like I had my husband back. He was interested in our family and the house and even enjoyed movies and games with us. It’s as if the children and I got to know a new man and I even feel like I fell in love with him again. But now that he can buy alcohol again, I’m afraid he’ll go back to just…

THURSDAY ■ GARDEN STATE ★★★★ 2004, 102 min, 16SL, e.tv, 23:45. Comedy drama. A troubled actor returns home for his mother’s funeral after being estranged from his family for a decade. Zach Braff, Natalie Portman. ■ AFTER ★★ 2019, 105 min, PG13, M-Net, 02:40. Romantic drama. Based on the book by Anna Todd. A dedicated college student falls for a bad boy. Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin. ■ WALKING THE DOG ★★★ 2017, 84 min, PG, M-Net, 04:30. Romantic comedy. Rival lawyers are brought together at every opportunity by their dogs that have fallen in love. Jennifer Finnigan, Sam Page. FRIDAY ■ TROLLED ★ 2018, 92 min, A, e.tv, 14:30. Animated fantasy. A troll and his friend go on a quest to rescue their imprisoned king. Voices: Kj Schrock, Tina…

British police detective Marcella Backland (Pushing Daisies’ Anna Friel) – who returns to duty after her marriage falls apart – isn’t your usual heroine in this Nordic noir-styled crime drama series created by Swedish screenwriter Hans Rosenfeldt (The Bridge). While she resumes her investigation of three unsolved murders, her state of mind is reflected in the frenetic scenes, which seem confusing at first but form part of a pattern in the story’s kaleidoscope. From time to time Marcella experiences blackouts, sometimes she has violent outbursts and she tends to obsess over suspects. But as unlikeable as she seems, don’t give up on her. When the reason for her behaviour is revealed you’ll feel differently about her. Once you get over the exaggerated size of Friel’s lips, you’ll understand why she…

HOW TO SAY IT: AA-KEE-O-LUH-JEE This is the study of ancient cultures through scientifically analysing the remnants of these cultures. An archaeologist is a scientist who studies the artefacts and buildings people made and used long ago and uses this study to formulate a picture of how life was back then. Archaeologists often have to dig in the soil to search for ancient objects and this digging and unearthing is done carefully so the objects aren’t damaged. The word comes from the Greek word “arkhaois”, which means “ancient”.…

LIFE use to be one big action adventure, travelling the world and performing feat after daredevil feat for some of the movie world’s biggest stars. But everything changed in a heartbeat five years ago when a stunt went catastrophically wrong – and Olivia Jackson has the scars and the loss of an arm to show for it. What she doesn’t have – yet – is any compensation for her near-death experience. She tried for years to get some kind of settlement, starting legal proceedings in South Africa, as well as in the USA, but due to jurisdiction laws the matter had to be dealt with in SA. And now finally it seems she’ll have a measure of justice. A judge of the high court in Pretoria recently ruled Olivia (38)…

COMEDIAN NINA HASTIE ’I have a blueprint I’ve put together detailing the goals and principles that service my life vision’ “I have a blueprint I’ve put together detailing the goals and principles that service my life vision. I keep myself accountable by checking in with someone who also has the blueprint. “I also schedule time for rest and relaxation – because in the long run, this machine can’t just work flat out. So when I’m resting or doing yoga or sleeping or reading, I don’t feel like I’m cheating myself out of work time as it’s part of my schedule and I’m allowed these things. “And I drink lots of water!” MODEL & AGENCY BOSS SHASHI NAIDOO “For my spirit I ensure that I’m awake early – before 5am –…

Lea and the not so gleeful cast BEHIND the scenes Glee seems to have been any thing but, well, gleeful. While the TV show’s characters were dancing and singing, recent allegations suggest that some of the cast were anything but chummy. It’s just the latest dark tale about the Golden Globe-winning show, leading many fans to believe it was cursed. Well, said curse has made its way to centre stage yet again after reports that the show’s leading lady, LEA MICHELE, made life a living hell on set. The 33-year-old played Rachel Berry, the bubbly girl next door with the powerhouse voice, which propelled her to stardom when the show aired in 2009. But recently Lea’s squeaky clean image has come tumbling down. After The Mayor actress tweeted her support…