Innholdsfortegnelse for 7/30/2020 i You South Africa

CAN you recall how you spent 31 December 2019? What your New Year’s resolutions were? How you felt about 2020 – or 20plenty, as many referred to the new decade? My husband and I were having bubbly, toasting the year ahead. It’s going to be interesting, we said. Significant changes at work (him), possibly studying (me), more travel (both). Then 2020 happened. What a shift we’ve had to make on so many personal and professional levels – and there have been so many firsts to experience. We’ve put together 18 editions of YOU while in lockdown, and hosted virtual events and webinars. Now there’s another first: YOU will soon be available online as part of News24’s new digital subscription service. For the first time our print content will be available…

Phakamisa Buyazwe Mayaba’s short story was an absolute delight (YOU, 16 July). I enjoyed it tremendously. The genre is difficult to get right, and he nailed it. MOXIE, EMAIL Kanye West to run for president of the US (YOU, 16 July)? What next? Crazy world we live in! Oprah for president makes more sense. WENDY, MIDRAND As a huge fan of YOU, I sincerely pray you don’t disappear off the shelves like many other magazines. I’d be really devastated to not have my weekly treat. ANN GRAY, SMS I love the red ribbon idea for those who need help (YOU Say, 16 July). It takes me back to the song Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree. It was a sign that the prodigal could return to his…

‘It felt like someone had cut open my chest and ripped out my heart. But we had to tell Marzanne everything was fine’ IN A bleak mid-winter of turmoil and uncertainty it was their one shining light: the baby boy who was coming in the spring, a brand-new life to bring joy and hope back into their world. Now that glimmer has gone. The baby never got to take his first breath and his mother is fighting for her life in a Pretoria hospital. The Grim Reaper that is Covid-19 has struck again. Marzanne Lennox (29) is all alone in an isolation ward, the tiny heart that had been beating inside her for 30 weeks has stopped – and for a full week she had no idea her baby had…

60-70% The decrease in emergency room patients during levels 5 and 4 of lockdown. 3400 fewer alcohol-related trauma cases were expected in the first week of the new alcohol ban, according to the department of health. By the third week, there should be a decrease of 6 800 cases. 500% The increase in trauma cases at some Gauteng hospitals after the booze ban was lifted. 83,6% of domestic violence incidents in 2018 were alcohol-related, research showed. R5 352 The average cost of treating a stab victim in a state hospital. R25 400 The average cost of treating a vehicle accident victim in a state hospital . This includes one day in ICU and five in a general ward.…

Finding the correct trousers that fit you best can be a tedious process but the good news is that you don’t need to try on every pair. Put in the time to find the perfect style for your body type. When trying on pants, put them on and walk around to make sure it fits comfortably. Put your hands in the pockets and check the fit. It’s also important to check that the crotch doesn’t pouch when sitting. TIPS FOR THE FIT A clear straight crease down the front of the leg, whether pressed or stitched, is the goal. If the crease bends, the fit is too small SIZING Sizes will vary from brand to brand, so try on several pants in the same style. Focus on getting the fit…

YOU wake up to find a window has been forced open, or arrive home to find the front door ajar. Your blood runs cold as you realise you’ve been the victim of a break-in. Now what? Here’s what you need to do – both to stay safe and to make sure you follow the correct steps for a successful insurance claim. STEP 1 ■ Immediately notify your security company (if you have one) as well as the police. If you’ve arrived home and haven’t entered, wait for security or police to arrive before going inside because the burglars might still be on the property. ■ Also call your insurance company immediately, regardless of the time of day or night. Many provide security guards in the event of a break-in…

THURSDAY ■ BAD BOYS II ★★★ 2003, 147 min, 16VL, e.tv, 23:45. Action. Two narcotics cops investigate the flow of Ecstasy into Florida. Martin Lawrence. ■ THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA ★★ 2019, 93 min, 16V, M-Net, 02:55. Horror. A social worker must save her children from a malevolent entity. Linda Cardellini, Raymond Cruz. ■ POMS ★★★ 2019, 90 min, PG13, M-Net, 04:30. Sport comedy. Pensioners decide to start a cheerleading group. Diane Keaton. FRIDAY ■ PUDSEY THE DOG: THE MOVIE ★ 2014, 87 min, A, e.tv, 14:30. Comedy. A dog tries to stop a property developer’s scheme to destroy his owners’ English village. David Walliams. ■ POLICE STORY 2 ★★★ 1988, 101 min, PG13, SABC1, 21:00. Action. A Hong Kong cop must stop a group of bombers from destroying…

ATLANTICS Fantasy drama. Also known by its original title, Atlantique, this is a love story with a supernatural twist. It’s centred on Ada (Mama Sané), a young Senegalese woman who’s in love with Souleimane (Ibrahima Traoré), a construction worker in Dakar, but engaged to another man. Souleimane and his friends disappear at sea as they try to make their way to Spain, but then they return to haunt their old home by taking possession of the lovers they left behind. French-Senegalese filmmaker Mati Diop’s debut won the coveted Grand Prix at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival and it was Senegal’s official entry for the best international feature film category at the 2020 Oscars. 2019. 107 MIN. 13. A Allages D Drugs H Horror L Language N Nudity P Prejudice PG…

DATE Saturday, 8 August 2020 TIME 11am to 12.30pm COST R80 TICKETS Via Computicket HOME-SCHOOLING isn’t for everyone. But how do you know if it’s for you? The fear of Covid-19 and a disrupted school year still looms large, so it’s understandable you’d want to know what your options are. Join our panel of experts as they unpack the legal, social, practical and emotional impact of homeschooling.…

IF YOU’VE followed our series on biomes, you’ll know that the climate varies in different parts of South Africa. Climate is the general weather conditions, temperature and rainfall of an area that influences which types of plants can grow in a particular region. It also determines which animals naturally occur in the area. Regions around the world that have the same fauna (animals) and flora (plants) are called biomes. Last week we looked at the largest terrestrial biome on Earth: deserts. Now let’s look at the two largest in SA, savanna and grassland. The two intermix and are similar in that they’re both dominated by grass, but savanna also has various kinds of vegetation such as shrubs and more trees. GRASSLAND This biome is found on all continents except Antarctica…

‘I think the more he saw you being damaged, the more he enjoyed it, the more it excited him’ SHE stood on a remote outcrop of the island, staring down at the crashing waves and thought, “I’ll take my chances with the sharks.” Anything was better than the abuse she was enduring day and night on Little St James, the 28-hectare Caribbean island owned by American financier Jeffrey Epstein. South African-born and -raised, Sarah Ransome was a strong swimmer and determined to make it to the mainland to escape Epstein and his posse of powerful pals. But the tycoon had installed video cameras all over the island and soon a search party found her and dragged her back to the main house. “I’d been raped three times that day,” Sarah…

Matthew Peltz The business savvy 36-year-old is a partner and senior analyst at his father’s investment management firm. He and his wife, Hallie Dunn, and baby boy, Asher, live in a mansion in Palm Beach County, complete with six bedrooms, seven bathrooms and a massage room. Will Peltz Nicola, who got her first major role as Katara in 2010’s The Last Airbender and has appeared in Transformers: Age of Extinction, isn’t the only actor in the family. Brother Will (34) has appeared in movies such as Men, Women & Children, Sierra Burgess Is a Loser and Time Freak. He’s also had a role in the TV show Euphoria. Brad Peltz The 30-year-old played professional ice hockey in Canada. He later founded Mymo, a scheduling system for medical appointments. The tech…

FURRY FRIENDS The love you get from a fur baby is like no other! These pics of celebs with their adorable pooches brightened our day A LITTLE GIRL AT LAST They already have two sons, so cricketer AB DE VILLIERS and his wife, DANIELLE, are thrilled to be expecting a daughter this time around. “Hello, baby girl,” Danielle said when she shared the happy news of her pregnancy on Instagram. She sang her husband’s praises in a message on Father’s Day, saying parenting would be impossible without him at her side. “It’s no secret my hubby has many talents, but I can say with certainty that being an incredible dad tops them all. “You’re always willing to help . . . you tell the best bedtime stories . . .…

‘It’s the wonder of my world . . . I’ve always wanted kids’ALICIA VIKANDER…

NO LOCKDOWN ON CARING I USED to work at an old-age home until the end of June. As we all know, all homes went into lockdown in March. No more visits from the old people’s loved ones. So we had to up the caring. We as caregivers have to be extra careful and follow all the rules to a T in order not to infect them. We became their surrogate children, wiping away their tears and giving a hug if their longing became too much. We’d listen to them telling us how much they missed their children, even if they told us the same thing every day. Or we’d make a video call for those who were incapable of using a phone so they could see their loved ones’ faces…

Let’s face it, most recipe books plan for families of four or more, but YOU Cook for Two caters for smaller families to help avoid waste. The scrumptious recipes are conveniently grouped into weekly menus specifically developed so there’s no wasted food. Enjoy delicious dishes such as Greek-style chops with olive and mint potato salad, apple chutney pork steaks with mash, honey chicken with coleslaw, beer and beef pies and so much more! You’ll also find a handy shopping list each week to save you time on your next grocery run. Get your copy in stores now or a digital version at magzter.com.…

MOST of her family are proud to say they’re related to him, to be able to brag about spending Christmases with US President Donald Trump and their visits to the White House. But all his niece can do is hang her head in shame and tell people how sorry she is. It’s safe to say that Mary L Trump isn’t her uncle’s greatest fan. And now, with the publication of her explosive new memoir, Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man, she’s letting the world know exactly what she thinks of him. What really makes Mary’s book stand out from the scores of other Trump memoirs is that she’s not only a family insider – and the first in the clan to speak…

WEARING masks helps prevent the spread of Covid-19, but they can also wreak havoc with your skin. While not wearing a mask isn’t an option, keeping your skin in tip-top condition definitely is. No matter what type of mask you’re using, it causes friction on your skin and traps heat and moisture from your breath. This disrupts the skin’s barrier function and worsens any existing skin problem you might have. The barrier function helps protect your skin from external factors such as pollution, chemicals and allergens. It also protects the skin from the inside out by preventing loss of water. Wearing a mask also alters the pH of the skin. A disrupted barrier function and unbalanced pH could result in: ■ Friction that damages the outer protective layer of the…

“I work with anxiety more than anything else and a lot of people tell me their families don’t know what it’s like to live with high anxiety daily,” says Linde. Here’s how you can help a loved one who has an anxiety disorder. It’s important to show empathy. “People with generalised anxiety disorder are often told they worry too much and should just stop it and those with panic disorder are told to snap out of it. This type of reaction tends to come from people who don’t have anxiety and are working from the assumption that the sufferer is choosing to have an anxiety disorder,” Linde says. “During a panic attack, don’t tell the person to snap out of it – if they could, they would. Rather stay calm,…

LEO 22 JULY – 22 AUGUST Use your flair for words to express yourself  Mercury, cosmic orator and scribe, moves into your sign this week, boosting your flair for words. It’s an excellent period in which to channel your time and energy into creative outlets such as penning a book, writing lyrics or a poem. It’s also the opportune time in which make your voice heard. You might have an inspiring story to tell, a funny joke to share, a motivating message to bring or a profound thought to air. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 41, 27, 13, 34, 29, 3 VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEPT  As a diligent Virgo, chances are you’re up to speed with your professional work, the house is spick and span and all your maintenance tasks…

MEATY ROLE The American actor, whom we know from TV series White Collar and movies such as Magic Mike, is in the third season of the acclaimed crime thriller series The Sinner. Matt plays Jamie Burns, a small-town school teacher. It’s clear from the get-go that he’s hiding something and after he’s in a car accident his dark secrets are slowly revealed. Bill Pullman reprises his role as troubled detective Harry Ambrose, who pieces together the puzzle. “He’s the golden boy, he’s the yes man, he’s got it all under control,” Matt (42) says of Jamie. “And inside, he’s a kettle about to boil.” It’s been a challenging role. “It’s taken a psychological and physical toll but I think that’s what you hope for as an actor.” ROLE MODEL One…

RESIDENT EVIL 3 Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC Hot on the heels of last year’s remake of the best game in the series, Resident Evil 2, comes the remake of the third instalment. The remake of 2 wasn’t only a great success but cemented RE:2 as the new flagship of the series. It was a success in every way, which left the remake of 3 with big shoes to fill, especially as it follows just a year later. While the game looks great, runs well on even standard consoles and on the surface seems to have all the hallmarks of the previous remake, it unfortunately misses the mark. Resident Evil 3 deviates from the pacing and story of the instalment it’s based on and none of these changes makes it…

Wendy Young, author, blogger and mom to four home-schooled graduates, will address the practical aspects of teaching your kids yourself. Christopher Cordeiro, founder of LearnFree, Pestalozzi Trust consultant and home-schooling father of five, will look at the legal aspects you need to take into account. Dr Renuka Ramroop,expert in natural learning, author, research associate at the University of Limpopo and home-schooling mom of two, will unpack the natural learning approach favoured by many home-schoolers. Mantse Tshikhovhokhovho, founder of NGO Thekgo, full-time software engineer and homeschooling mother of four, will delve into what it’s like to home-school a larger family. Shaamiela Safodien, psychological counsellor and special needs homeschooling mom of two, will speak about homeschooling kids with special needs.…

I was fascinated by the pictures of Prince William with his three children (YOU 2 July). As a father myself, I know how important it is to bond with your kids. Children can get all the maternal care and financial stability in the world but their development isn’t complete without a hands-on father figure. Many modern fathers abandon their responsibilities by working long hours and not spending quality time with their kids. Others forsook the fatherhood role the day they broke up with the mothers of their children. Such men don’t know what they’re missing. If you’re a man, nothing beats the feeling of playing around with your kids in the garden. Seeing your child running to welcome you back home is a sign they enjoy your company. I can…

IT WAS the wedding of a senior member of the British royal family unlike anything the modern world has ever experienced. There were no crowds clamouring to catch a glimpse of the bride and groom, no parade of pedigreed guests arriving at the church, no banks of photographers jostling for prime position. In fact, few people outside the couple’s tight-knit inner circle knew anything about it at all. Princess Beatrice (31) and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi (37) tied the knot under the radar, far from the prying eyes of the public, observant of the regulations of Covid-19, mindful of her grandmother’s schedule – and well aware that any big-scale affair would’ve cast the spotlight back on her disgraced father. A veil of secrecy cloaked their ceremony, making it the first royal…

MANDARIN CUPS Get your dose of vitamin C while enjoying this sweet treat. MAKES 6-8 CUPS PREPARATION : 15 MIN COOKING: 25-30 MIN 80g butter 400ml sugar 2 extra-large eggs 500ml (2c) cake flour 5ml (1t) bicarbonate of soda 10ml (2t) baking powder 500ml (2c) milk juice of 2 mandarins 5ml (1t) vanilla essence 45ml (3T) marmalade jam SAUCE 150g butter 300ml cream 80ml ( c) sugar zest of 2 mandarins TO SERVE ice cream or custard Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease 6-8 enamel cups with nonstick spray. 1 Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl for about 5 minutes. Add the eggs and beat well. 2 In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder. 3 Combine the milk, mandarin…

LOCKDOWN HAS CHANGED THINGS Q I’m married with a young daughter and my husband and I run a business together. Since lockdown the dynamics of our relationship have changed. I’m home with my daughter and work from home. My husband has become impatient, talks down to me and his tone is aggressive. My daughter has picked up on this and is now also being disrespectful towards me. My husband has always been patient and kind, so his recent behaviour worries me and is starting to erode my self-confidence. I’m also concerned about the effect his behaviour is having on our daughter. I cook, clean, home-school our daughter and do the work I need to do. I’ve always been resilient and usually pick myself up when I’m down but I’m starting…

WINE LIST ■ I tried cooking with wine tonight. It didn’t go too well – after five glasses I forgot why I was in the kitchen. ■ Alcohol isn’t the answer but it helps you forget the question. ■ It doesn’t matter if the glass is half-full or half-empty; there’s clearly room for more wine. ■ I drink wine because I don’t like to keep things bottled up. ■ Wine is cheaper than Botox and it paralyses more muscles. ■ With petrol becoming so expensive it might be better to drink and not drive. ■ The secret to enjoying good wine is to open the bottle and first allow the wine to breathe before pouring. If it looks as if it isn’t breathing, give it mouth-to-mouth. GRAVE MISTAKE Late one…

FABULOUS FICTION AFTERLAND By LAUREN BEUKES Umuzi A pandemic has swept the world, killing off most of the male population. In the aftermath Cole and her son, Miles, are on the run across America, trying to avoid police, ruthless traffickers and a freaky cult of nuns who all want to claim the boy. But the biggest risk is posed by Cole’s conniving sister. A humdinger of a plot that really resonates in these uncertain times. SEX, LIES DECLASSIFIED By EVA MAZZA NB Publishers In this sequel to Sex, Lies & Stellenbosch, Mazza continues her tale of the scandalous goings-on among the elite who live in the Western Cape winelands town. Many of her plots are inspired by real life but are written as fiction to protect the identities of the…

HOW TO SAY IT: buh-si-luh-kuh Like a cathedral, a basilica is a type of church building. In ancient Greece, the word was used to describe a court building. The Greek word “basilike” means “king” or “royal” and from that, the Latin word “basilica” came, meaning “royal palace”. Later, the Romans built similar buildings: with a large, rectangular gathering hall and a walkway on either side of it, as well as an apse (a half-moon-shaped raised area) in the front, usually covered by a domed ceiling. In the Middle Ages, Christians adopted this architecture for many of their church buildings. The word basilica is also used today to refer to certain Roman Catholic churches – those with special ceremonial rights awarded by the Pope. BY THE NUMBERS 7 The number of…

SO, EXCITING times lie ahead for the Beckhams then. Eldest son Brooklyn is set to marry the love of his life – and the wedding is bound to be something to behold. Because when you take the kid of one of the world’s most successful celeb couples and combine him with the daughter of a billionaire, you know it’s going to be a no-expenses-spared whopper of an extravaganza. Brooklyn (21) set the scene when he presented actress Nicola Peltz (25) with a $200 000 (R3,3 million) emerald-cut diamond engagement ring – no itty-bitty lucky-packet special for Posh and Becks’ boy, despite the fact he doesn’t have a real job. After Brooklyn and Nicola went public with their romance in January, he quit his photography internship in London and moved to…

The Beckhams’ £30m (R630m) house in West London and their £6m (R126m) house in the Cotswolds pale in comparison the Peltz family residences. High Winds, their mega mansion in Bedford, New York, boasts a lake, waterfall, an indoor ice hockey rink and even a flock of albino peacocks. When he was still working every day, Nelson used to commute to work in nearby Manhattan by helicopter. The family also has a palatial home in Florida’s Palm Beach. Nelson reportedly bought the plot across the street in order to build a tennis court but was told he had to first build a house. So he did. Visiting friends now stay in the mansion and everyone gets together for a spot of tennis. Best brush up on that backhand, Posh and Becks.…