Innholdsfortegnelse for 7/9/2020 i You South Africa

COVID-19 has certainly been an eye-opener, showing us how easily we take things for granted. Being able to exercise whenever we want, have our favourite drink and get to work without being stopped by the authorities – these are all things many of us appreciate so much more now that we know what it’s like not to have them. It’s also made us appreciate our loved ones a lot more. I’ve heard so many devastating stories of people who can see their elderly parents only from a distance, through the bars of a facility. And others who weren’t able to say goodbye to loved ones who were ill. And people who can’t visit their newly born grandchildren or kids they haven’t seen in years because long-planned trips have been cancelled.…

I recently lost my beautiful sister to cancer. We weren’t able to see her as she lived in the UK and because of Covid-19 we were unable to travel. We couldn’t be at her side as she took her last breath. We could only send voice notes to her that were played by her fiancé in her final minutes. The cruelty of it all made me angry and bitter but as the days have passed I’ve realised that Renee was only on loan to us. She was never meant to stay forever. She had a job to do on Earth and her work was done. Her job was to teach us to love unconditionally, with no regrets and no judgment. She taught us to forgive, as life is too short…

THE sight of a hypodermic needle hovering over your skin is enough to give anyone cold shivers, but what if you knew it contained a brand-new vaccine that hasn’t been tested on humans before? That’s a whole other level of scary. But when Nosisi Ngqiba heard local scientists needed volunteers to take part in Africa’s first clinical trial to test a potential Covid-19 vaccine, she didn’t hesitate. For months the Soweto grandmother had been itching to do something to help fight the virus and now she finally had her chance. Nosisi (55), who’s a cleaning staff supervisor at a Johannesburg rehab centre, is in good spirits as she chats to us just days after having the jab at a secret location in Gauteng. “The only side effects I’ve experienced so…

AMAN plunges 27 floors from a Los Angeles apartment building, apparently driven to desperation by the lack of human contact during lockdown. It’s a terrible story in terrible times and if it hadn’t been for who the man was, it would probably have faded fast from the headlines, replaced by more tales of horror and heartache. But he was Steve Bing, a 55-year-old US multimillionaire with a colourful history, famous friends – and a complicated relationship with one of the world’s most beautiful and famous women. In the early 2000s his tempestuous 18-month romance with British actress Elizabeth Hurley dominated headlines. She became pregnant but he dumped her before her son, Damian, was born and for a long time she wanted nothing to do with him. He initially denied the…

SENSITIVITY, DEHYDRATION, FLAKINESS, FLARE-UPS If these complexion concerns affect you in winter, you’re not alone – and there are solutions. “During the colder months, humidity decreases and this dries out skin,” dermatologist Dr Li-Chuen Wong explains. “Often, skin will feel taut and uncomfortable and look more lined.” Despite this, it’s possible to reveal a radiant, smooth complexion all season long. Here are the five expert-approved products you should be using this winter Cleanse with micellar water Cleansing and removing makeup are paramount for pristine skin, dermatologist Dr Li-Chuen Wong says. Swap drying, frothy formulas for micellar waters. While they’re not exactly new – they were first introduced in France more than a century ago – they hold a plethora of complexion-enhancing benefits. The formula is infused with tiny oil molecules…

Remember, you control your response. “While it might not be pleasant, opportunities often arise through stress,” says Richard Sutton, a Joburg-based health and performance educator and author of The Stress Code. “It’s about shifting from chronic stress that’s debilitating to acute stress that’s episodic and liberating. The mind is powerful. Use it.” Reach out to those around you. Personal interaction facilitates the release of the hormone oxytocin, which provides a buffer against stress by lowering the heart rate, counteracting cortisol, boosting fearlessness and promoting a feeling of connectivity and positivity. Prioritise your wellbeing. This helps your brain and body to use stress to enhance your focus, decision-making and performance, says Lauren Moss, a counselling psychologist. “A Ferrari with no petrol in the tank is useless.” Make sure you’re sleeping well,…

CANCER 21 JUNE – 21 JULY Don’t let fear deter you from your ambitions Mercury, planet of communication, is currently in your sign and ends its retrograde phase this week, signalling a time in which to make your voice heard. Whether you want to convey insight, knowledge or expertise, tell stories, share feelings or record history, now’s the time to converse. So contact your loved ones, call a friend, write an email or a story. Don’t let shyness and doubt hold you back from making valuable contributions. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 2, 18, 44, 20, 40, 37 LEO 22 JULY – 22 AUG If you’re a true Leo, chances are you’re well noticed, and more often than not you take the lead and with your enthusiasm inspire those around you. But…

THURSDAY ■ ALEX & EVE ★★★ 2015, 131 min, 16SL, e.tv, 23:45. Romantic comedy. In Australia a Greek Orthodox schoolteacher and a Lebanese Muslim lawyer fall in love, but both their families are against their relationship. Richard Brancatisano, Andrea Demetriades. ■ EIGHTH GRADE ★★★★ 2018, 93 min, 16SL, M-Net, 02:35. Comedy drama. A shy American teenage girl tries to survive the last week of Grade 8 before heading off to high school. Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton. ■ TOLKIEN ★★★ 2019, 112 min, PG13, M-Net, 04:10. Biopic. A look at the early life of The Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien, including serving at the Battle of the Somme during World War 1. Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins. FRIDAY ■ THE GOOD DINOSAUR ★★★ 2015, 93 min, PG, e.tv, 14:30. Animated…

ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS Platform: Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing is for all intents and purposes a life-simulation game, if life were all about moving to a tropical island to go live out your days with your cute animal friends while you pick fruit, catch bugs and take your sweet time expanding your campsite into a village. The fifth game in the series, New Horizons, doesn’t bring a wealth of new features to the table compared with older games but everything that’s there is polished and bursting with feel-good vibes. The game runs on a real-time clock so whatever time it is in real life it is in the game, which means that elusive fish you want for your growing collection can only be reeled in after 11pm, some insects can…

28 The length in centimetres of the fossil of a giant egg discovered in Antarctica. The egg looks like a deflated rugby ball and for years scientists weren’t sure what it was. They recently worked out that it’s the egg of a large sea reptile that lived about 68 million years ago. Judging by the size of it, the researchers estimate the animal must have been at least 7m long. 54 The distance in kilometres the Belgian transport minister travelled by private jet, landing her in deep trouble. Lydia Peeters took journalists on a trip from Brussels to Antwerp – seemingly to show her support for regional airports – but environmentalists are up in arms because aircraft contribute to air pollution and global warming. They believe she should’ve rather travelled…

1 WE MADE VELLIES The humble veldskoen has its roots right here and the footwear has gone global, with a little help from two international investors: actor Ashton Kutcher, who’s been spotted wearing them out and about, and Mark Cuban, an entrepreneur and the owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team. Vellies are now in the UK and US too, but they’re still made in our sunny land. 2 WE OWN THE RUGBY WORLD CUP Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and coach Rassie Erasmus – who was quietly battling an autoimmune disease during the tournament – did the Boks and the country proud when they brought the home William Webb Ellis trophy. South Africans were united and believed that there’s no limit to how big your dreams can be. 3 NETFLIX…

‘I don’t need work on my face yet because I have an amazing makeup team’ KHLOÉ Kardashian, is that really you? Fans did a double take when the third-eldest sister in the reality TV show family dynasty appeared on social media looking – well, nothing like she’s looked before. Different eyes, different nose, different mouth, different skin tone – had the 36-year-old undergone radical surgery and emerged a totally different person? Even for chameleon-like Khloé, who’s adapted practically every bit of her bod over the years, this was quite a change. Some fans even reckoned Khloé, who’s been dubbed a “transformer” because of her penchant for reinvention, wouldn’t make the top 10 in a Khloé Kardashian lookalike contest. The new picture of Khloé – which notched up more than five…

MANY MORE MUNCHIES . . . The couch and comfort food – celebrities are as susceptible to these temptations as we are! Especially when it’s chilly outside. Here’s what tops the snack list for these celebs MUSIC IN MOTION He’s been hard at work during lockdown and has just released a track called Zwakala, the first single from his upcoming album, Motion, which will be out in September. “[This] will still be a beautiful year despite the current madness!” singer Tresor said on Instagram. We asked the award-winning musician to do our countdown quiz. 5 minutes to make something to eat – what’s it going to be? I’d definitely make a bunless burger. Put a patty on some lettuce and add avocado, tomato, cheese, a little onion, and jalapeño. Stack…

PORTIA DE ROSSI “My final audition for a Steven Seagal movie took place in his office. He told me how important it was to have chemistry off-screen as he sat me down and unzipped his leather pants,” the actress says of her audition for Under Siege 2: Dark Territory. JULIANNA MARGULIES “There was something hard in the couch. He laughed and said, ‘Oh, sorry, that must be my gun.’ My inner dialogue was, ‘You stupid idiot. You’re alone with this guy and he’s got a gun’,” recalled the actress, who starred with Steven in Out for Justice (1991). JENNY McCARTHY When talking about her 1995 audition for Under Siege 2: Dark Territory in 2017, the former Playboy Playmate claimed Steven told her, “You know, this part has nudity in it…

Thank you for the interview with Marian Keyes (YOU, 25 June). I love her books and have read every single one of them. I’ve already ordered Grown Ups. VEE, ROODEPOORT To Best Pals (YOU Say, 25 June), my friend and I met in Sunday school 78 years ago. We’re both turning 84 this year and are still in contact. MAXI, DURBANVILLE Just read Best Pals’ letter. Well, my friend and I are entering our 65th year and we’re still best pals. FRIENDS FOREVER, SMS I fully agree with the SMS regarding the selling of liquor (YOU Say, 18 June). Stick to the old days and hours (exclude Saturday afternoons, close on Sundays). This will spread the rush with fewer people cramming to beat the new restrictions. DAYS OF YORE, SMS…

The vaccine, which is officially known as ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, contains a virus that causes common cold-like symptoms but which has been genetically engineered so it can’t replicate and cause disease, explains Professor Shabir Madhi of Wits University’s vaccinology unit. “Genetic material found on the surface of the coronavirus that allows it to attach to human cells – called spike glycoprotein – is then added. So when the vaccine is injected into humans, the immune system will recognise that spike protein as something foreign and will start producing antibodies. “If someone is exposed to the corona-virus, the specific antibodies will attach to the spike protein and prevent the virus from entering human cells. “Alternatively, when the antibodies attach to the spike protein, the other white cells in the body kill off…

HE’D seen pictures on social media of people posing with luxury cars and read reports of recruits saying the scheme had changed their lives. Money was pouring in, they said, and it was all so easy. For Jason Peters*, a salesman with three children from a town in the Northern Cape, it seemed like a no-brainer. He started investing in Crowd1 in December and all in all has sunk R5 500 into the scheme, which promises handsome rewards. All you do is invest in a “wonder package”– mostly for online learning, gambling and gaming – then recruit more members and ka-ching! The bucks barrel in. At least, that’s what a marketing video from Barend Spies, Crowd1’s director in South Africa, promises. Jason had hoped his investment would bear fruit, particularly…

SHE’S been singing the praises of sourdough for so long that some call Ciska Rossouw the sourdough whisperer. She mastered the art of baking sourdough bread when she opened Jordan bakery for well-known chef George Jardine in Stellenbosch. Nowadays she runs her own bakery, Loaves by Madame Baker, in a new trendy foodie hub in Salt River, Cape Town. The shop delivers bread all over the peninsula and the winelands, and Ciska also gives bread-baking classes. SOURDOUGH BREAD Nothing beats the taste of homemade sourdough bread. MAKES 1 LARGE LOAF PREPARATION: 40 MIN (FOLDING AND SHAPING INCLUDED) RESTING: 1 HOUR 20 MIN RISING: 16-21 HOURS BAKING: 30 MINUTES 450g white bread flour 50g wholewheat flour 375g water 100g sourdough starter (see recipe below) 10g salt 1 Mix the two kinds…

I FELL IN LOVE WITH MY SIS’ HUSBAND Q My sister invited me to stay with her and her husband during lockdown as I live in a flat on my own. My sis and I are two years apart in age and her husband is two years older than her. While staying with them I realised what a stunning guy he is – so helpful, caring and nurturing. He went out of his way to make me and my sister feel safe and did everything in his power to protect us, such as going out to do all the shopping as he didn’t want us to go to crowded places. He made lockdown fun and organised treats and surprises. I’ve realised that I’ve fallen hopelessly in love with him and…

CANCER ON RECEIVING GIFTS They’ll be charmed by something sentimental. Gifting a pampering experience will draw a Cancer from their shell. Cookbooks, kitchen utensils or stuff for the pantry are nurturing gifts. Show you care with a personalised gift you made yourself. Steer away from funky accessories and the latest styles. Tickets for a futuristic movie will be left in the drawer. Any gift given without care and sincerity will be frowned upon.…

WHEELING & DEALING McDreamy leaves behind his scrubs to play Dominic Morgan in the new fast-paced drama series Devils. Dominic heads up the London office of an international investment bank and is mentor to Massimo Ruggero (Alessandro Borghi), a high-flying Italian banker who’s climbing the ranks. They go head-to-head when underhanded dealings, a drug scandal and murder put the European economy in crisis. “It has a different perspective on the financial world to the one we’re used to,” says Patrick about the series. “I love being in Europe. You want to do something different, you want to challenge yourself. You go from the guy everybody loves to the guy you’re not sure about.” The show is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Guido Maria Brera and…

Learning & growing The pair named their second album and lead single Ungodly Hour because “during the ungodly hour that’s when you’re thinking of all the insecurities you have, the ups and downs of your life, everything”, says Halle (20). “A lot of people perceive us as these two little angels, but there’s so much more to us than that,” adds Chloe (22). “We’re growing as young women and we’re learning to love ourselves, while owning our vulnerabilities and sexuality. I can’t wait for people to learn more about us from this album.” Beyoncé-approved The album has already received rave reviews from critics as well as from Queen Bey herself, who called it flawless. “I’m just so happy, because if I know Beyoncé loved it, then that’s the only stamp…

SA’S MARINE ECOREGIONS 1 South Africa’s West Coast is called the Benguela marine ecoregion. The water in this region is cold because of the cold Benguela Current that flows north along the coast. The nutrient-rich water is home to a variety of marine life, including Cape hake, anchovy and sardines. This helps sustain a variety of fishing industries. 2 The Agulhas marine ecoregion stretches from Cape Point in the south to the Mbashe River in the Eastern Cape. Here the continental shelf (the edge of the African continent that lies underwater) is at its widest and it’s home to marine animals such as octopus, Cape horse mackerel, sharks and lobster. Between Cape Point and Cape Agulhas there’s a large overlap where the cold Benguela Current and warm Agulhas Current mix.…

MALALA YOUSAFZAI Malala (22) recently graduated from the University of Oxford, England, with a degree in philosophy, politics and economics. She made international news in 2012, when she was 15 years old and the local Taliban in Pakistan shot her because she wanted to go to school. The Taliban, a political movement, didn’t want girls in Pakistan to get an education. She’s since become an ambassador (see Word of the Week) for the education of women and children and now lives with her family in the UK.…

2007 FIRST IMPRESSIONS Keeping Up with the Kardashians appears on our screens and Khloé has a fuller face with soft features. Her curvaceous figure is picked apart by viewers who call her fat – while sister Kim (now 39) is celebrated for her bootylicious bottom and picture-perfect face. Khloé (then 23) admits she’s open to cosmetic surgery in the future. 2013 WEIGHT TO GO Four years after tying the knot with basketball player Lamar Odom (now 40), Khloé files for divorce – and uses the pain of her failed marriage as a catalyst for a diet and fitness overhaul. “I started working out and the clarity I received from that was so, so therapeutic. As a by-product I started losing weight,” she says. She also admits to using lip fillers.…

SJP’S BEACH DATE All eyes were on SARAH JESSICA PARKER when she recently showed off her toned figure during a lazy day at the beach in the Hamptons, in New York state. The 55-year-old actress looked sensational in a black swimming costume with a white shirt tied around her trim waist, as she and husband MATTHEW BRODERICK (58) soaked up the sun. Despite her age-defying figure, Sarah has always played down her fitness regime, crediting her trim figure to yoga and walking. “I walk a lot. I think walking is great,” she said a few years ago. The Sex and the City star achieves her daily goal of 10 000 steps by walking her kids to school, running errands and making it to meetings on foot. “I also live in…

Planning your retirement can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be a cause of grey hair. YOU Retirement is the perfect tool to help you make the most of this exciting new chapter. We spoke to financial advisers, property experts, nutritionists and savvy retirees to give you the keys to plan a happy retirement. There are recipes and tips to help you eat right and get moving, and advice on how to downscale as well as on dealing with loneliness. Get your copy in digital format from magzter.com.…

HIS name has become synonymous with scandal and disgrace thanks to his friendship with American paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Queen Elizabeth’s second-eldest son Prince Andrew (60) is a figure of almost universal derision – and the saga continues unabated as US authorities seek his cooperation in the investigation into the late Epstein’s den of depravity. Now into the fray comes a sensational new book, Prince Andrew: Epstein and the Palace by British writer Nigel Cawthorne, which delves into the life of the man widely acknowledged to be his mother’s favourite son. In this fascinating extract, Andrew’s childhood and youth are unpacked – years of privilege, plenty and popularity. And overriding everything was Andrew’s attitude of superiority and entitlement. BOY WONDER Born on 19 February 1960, Andrew was a handful from the…

Instead of viewing stress as something to get rid of, it could be used as a tool STRESS has always received a bad rap. And it’s no wonder – it’s associated with exhaustion, irritation and being overwhelmed. So when we say, “I’m feeling so stressed right now,” it’s usually met with sympathy. But experts say some stress can be good for you. Temporary bouts of stress have been linked to increased motivation and improved memory, productivity and overall optimism. “It’s true that how people usually respond to stress leads to them being ineffective in stressful moments,” says Lauren Moss, a counselling psychologist from Sandton, Johannesburg. “But think of how stress motivates a student before an exam – it’s stress that pushes them to prioritise studying over more enjoyable activities.” Instead…

I NEED to find more affordable rental accommodation, a reader says in a letter to Your Money. “What are the costs I need to be aware of when I end my lease agreement and sign a new contract?” This reader isn’t alone. Times are tough and many of us are finding it hard to make ends meet and that includes finding cheaper digs. But there are unforeseen costs to look out for. WHEN YOU GIVE NOTICE You’re allowed to terminate a lease agreement before the contract expires but you must give 20 working days’ written notice, according to the Consumer Protection Act. It’s best to do it in writing so the dates can’t be disputed later. You might be liable for a cancellation fee (more about that later) if you…

DOCTOR, DOCTOR . . . ■ Doctor, doctor, I’ve got wind! Can you give me something? Yes, here’s a kite. ■ Doctor, doctor, I feel like a pack of cards. I’ll deal with you later. ■ Doctor, doctor, I keep thinking there’s two of me. One at a time, please! ■ Doctor, doctor, will this ointment clear up my spots? I never make rash promises! ■ Doctor, doctor, can I have a second opinion? Of course, come back tomorrow! THE OLD MAN & THE DRUMMERS A wise old gentleman retires and buys a modest home near a high school. He spends the first few weeks of his retirement in peace and contentment. Then the new school year begins. On the first day of the new term three boys, full of…

DIPLO PRESENTS THOMAS WESLEY CHAPTER 1: SNAKE OIL Ever the musical magpie, the producerto-the-stars goes country on his first solo album in 16 years. Among the many featured artists are Noah Cyrus, li’l sis of pop superstar Miley on On Mine; Blanco Brown on the most country song on the album, Do Si Do; the Jonas Brothers on the heartfelt Lonely and pop’s most underrated singer-songwriter Julia Michaels on Real Life Stuff. The album’s biggest – and catchiest – hit, Dance with Me, features country singer Thomas Rhett on lead vocals as well as rapper Young Thug. The record concludes with Diplo’s own remix of Lil Nas X’s 2019 big hit, Old Town Road. Call it dress-up but the 41-year-old is clearly having fun channelling his inner flamboyant cowboy.…

WHEN former South African president Jacob Zuma at last appeared in court in late June on charges including corruption, fraud and money laundering, the proceedings lasted only an hour. Judge Kate Pillay postponed the case until September. The postponement happened because the legal teams need time to get all the documents in order. The defence team (representing Zuma and his co-accused, French company Thales) said they were waiting for the state (the legal team trying to prove Zuma guilty) to provide them with all the documents they’ll submit to court. The case against Zuma has been a long time coming – one of the crimes he’s charged with happened more than 20 years ago! What are the charges? Among other things, Zuma is accused of corruption, fraud and money laundering…

How to say it: am-ba-suh-duh An ambassador is someone who represents their country in another country. It’s an official position and the ambassador is appointed by the president. An ambassador’s role is to maintain good relations between their country and the country where they’re posted. South Africa has ambassadors all over the world and many ambassadors from other countries live and work in SA too. The embassy is the official offices and/or residence of the ambassador. The word ambassador is also used when someone – often a famous person – is a good advertisement for something. You can be an ambassador too: if you behave well and treat others kindly while wearing your school uniform, you’re being a good ambassador for your school.…

31 The number of matches it took Liverpool to secure the title, a new record. 7 The number of matches the Reds had left at the time of going to print to beat Man City’s 2017-18 record of 100 points in a season. 107 The number of points they could end on if they win all their remaining matches, which would beat Man City’s record of 100 set in the 2017-18 season. 100% Their winning record at home this season by the end of June. 19 Liverpool’s total league title wins over eight decades. This latest victory is their first since 1990.…

IT’S the kind of thing that would be considered too far-fetched, even for a TV series. A daughter presumed to be dead turns out to be alive many years later. A father is thrilled to discover he has a sixth child – then, in a bizarre twist, he and one of his other daughters are both cast in TV shows involving long-lost children. For veteran actor Mangaliso Ngema (48) and his daughter, Khosi (20) – star of Netflix’s smash-hit series Blood & Water – this was the stranger-than-fiction situation in which they found themselves. In Blood & Water, Khosi plays Fikile Bhele, a girl believed to be a child who was abducted from her family at birth. In Mangaliso’s 2018 series Ring of Lies, he played a businessman who was…