Innholdsfortegnelse for 10/29/2020 i You South Africa

THIS morning I read a message from a friend that made me pause. “We must use time wisely,” it read, “and forever realise that the time is always ripe to do right.” It’s a quote from Nelson Mandela, who certainly knew the value of time after spending so many years behind bars – and who knew a thing or two about doing what’s right. It’s a lovely reminder from one of the world’s wisest men that every day is filled with opportunity. A chance to either make the most of the time you have or to do something that makes the world a better place. So go tell that special someone you love them if there’s even the smallest chance it could lead to everlasting love. Book that adventure that…

While driving in Cape Town recently we witnessed a humane deed performed by a motorist. He stopped his vehicle in the road to pick up a tortoise which was trying to cross the busy highway and gently placed it on the side of the road away from the traffic. It’s nice to see there are people who care in this world! GLENDA, EMAIL With reference to Bunny Muncher (YOU Say, 15 October), all animals including rabbits and cows are sentient beings. This means they’re conscious, living beings who feel emotions such as joy but also pain, stress and anxiety. Because non-human animals are sentient beings we have a moral and legal obligation to respect their right to a life worth living without exploitation and suffering. HEATHER SILOVE HOWE, RONDEBOSCH To…

COVID-19 is a bioweapon developed in a Chinese government laboratory. Scientists, politicians and billionaires are conspiring to profit from the spread of the pandemic. The coronavirus is a global drive to force people to get vaccinated. And new 5G cellphone towers are making people vulnerable to infection. To some, these stories might sound crazy and absurd. But many people believe conspiracy theories – and the pandemic is only serving to swell their numbers. More than a third of Americans believe the coronavirus is a biological weapon developed by the Chinese, according to a poll by the University of Pennsylvania. And a recent study of 2 200 people by the University of Cambridge found that nearly a quarter of British people believe the Covid-19/Chinese lab theory, while 8% believe 5G towers…

I ALWAYS tuck bunches of herbs around meat and vegetables in the roasting pan before popping it into the oven. And I love turning herbs into quick sauces I keep in a coffee jar in the fridge – ideal for when preparing meals in a hurry. This also means any herbs that would otherwise stay forgotten in the veggie drawer are put to good use. CREAMY CHICKEN WITH WHITE WINE AND BOUQUET GARNI A bouquet garni consists of classic herbs such as rosemary, thyme, parsley and bay leaves, tied together and added particularly to meat dishes and stews. SERVES 4 PREPARATION: 30 MIN COOKING: ABOUT 1 HOUR BOUQUET GARNI 1 sprig each fresh rosemary, thyme and parsley 2 bay leaves CHICKEN 8 chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks) salt and pepper…

MY HUSBAND IS DRIVING ME CRAZY Q My family think I’m addicted to gambling and want me to see a psychologist. My husband and I are in our sixties and he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease three years ago. Although he still visits friends and plays golf, he’s driving me crazy at home because I have to repeat what I say over and over again and he just forgets anyway. He continuously wants to know where I am. I’m not a patient person and go out to gamble now and then to get away from it all. I think our children are just afraid I will spend their inheritance. We are financially well-off and worked for our money, and I feel if it gives me pleasure to gamble then I…

IN SHORT ■ What do you call a frog that crosses the road, jumps in a puddle and crosses the road again? A dirty doublecrosser. ■ What do you get when you cross a dog with a telephone? A golden receiver. ■ What goes tick, tick, woof, woof? A watch dog. ■ What happens if you eat yeast and shoe polish? Every morning you’ll rise and shine. ■ What do you get when sheep do karate? Lamb chops. NONSENSE NEWS HEADLINES ■ Stolen Painting Found by Tree. ■ Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures. ■ Red Tape Holds Up New Bridge. ■ Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead. ■ New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group. ■ Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft. ■ Kids Make Nutritious Snacks.…

THE HUNT Horror thriller. This movie comes with a lot of baggage. In this version of Richard Connell’s 1924 short story The Most Dangerous Game, rich liberals hunt poor right-wing-leaning folks for sport, which led to the film being attacked on Twitter by US President Donald Trump before it was even released. Then it ended up being pulled from the schedule because of two gun massacres in Ohio and Texas in 2019. The expectation was for either a risqué satire or an extremely violent horror movie – but the end result is far from either, and too tepid to offend anyone. The Hunt feels rushed and farcical and you’re never sure whether to laugh or take it seriously. Some scenes are fun – such as B-grade celebs getting offed without…

MIRACLE MEN BY LLOYD BURNARD Jonathan Ball  On 16 September 2017 the All Blacks annihilated the Springboks 57-0 in North Harbour Stadium in Albany, New Zealand. It was their biggest defeat ever. Less than two years later on a glorious day in Yokohama, Japan, the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup when they beat England 32-12. How did a team that was so comprehensively down and out, manage to resurrect themselves and become world champions in such a short span of time? Well, the short answer is that Rassie Erasmus became Bok coach. But if you want the full story you’ll find it in this book. It documents the whole journey the Boks took from deepest despair to the pinnacle of world rugby. The book also extensively covers – as…

SCIENCE Scientists discover the secrets of Venus flytraps A TEAM of Japanese researchers have discovered how Venus flytraps know when to close. The tiny plant catches its prey – flies – by shutting its two leaves when a fly lands on it. But it somehow knows not to close for just any trigger, such as a drop of water falling on its leaves. Scientists say the plant is “smart” enough not to close when one of the trigger hairs on the inside of the leaves is touched just once. But when the same trigger hair is touched in rapid succession, the plant closes to trap its prey. To find out more, Japanese researchers modified the plant’s genes to include a protein that glows when calcium enters the plant’s cells. The…

ITH a bunch of W flowers under his arm, he rubbed sanitiser on his hands, took a deep breath and walked into the shop. “Where’s my unicorn?” Stephen Claassen asked one of the shop’s employees. Noleen Gysman – his “unicorn” – was turning into the sweets aisle of the Clicks store she manages in Vangate Mall in Cape Town when she saw Stephen and several members of her staff, all lined up in anticipation. American musician Major.’s song, Why I Love You, was playing on the shop’s speakers – and in a flash Noleen knew what was coming. Just then Stephen dropped to one knee and her colleagues began whooping and cheering. It had taken 35 long years, but what began as a flirtation at a community pool had finally…

‘I don’t fail at DIY because I don’t do DIY’– JASON GOLIATH Comedians JASON GOLIATH, DAVID KAU and FARIEDA METSILENG recently got their hands dirty building a bar counter in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, The trio toughed it out ahead of the first episode of Comedy Central Live at The Savanna Virtual Comedy Bar. The show, which airs on Sundays on Comedy Central Africa (DStv channel 122), aims to showcase Mzansi’s comedic talent. Rising star Farieda says building the bar was no joke. “I was definitely trying to keep my composure because three comedians, two legends and a newbie who knows nothing about building are convinced they’ll get the job done,” she tells us. When it comes to being handy, David says he leaves things to the experts. “I can garden…

TODAY is such a gloomy day but when I think of all my assets it makes the gloomiest day bright. I’ve been married 59 years and eight months to the most amazing man ever. He’s very loving and considerate. We met at a local “bop session”. We bopped the night away and have been bopping ever since. Yes, we’ve had a few ups and downs. But these days it’s all sunshine and roses for us. Two great sons, two beautiful daughters and 10 grandchildren were born to us. They’re the most loving and kindest children ever. I love you so much my partner, friend and mate, and all our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. GRANNY BABS, EMAIL NO QUEUE ETIQUETTE I’d like to applaud Peter Bachtis for his letter lamenting this…

Do you have ideas for us? Cooking for two without wasting ingredients can be a problem, but with our magazine YOU Cook for Two it’s as easy as pie! We spare you the tedium of planning your dinners with weekly menus developed so there’s no waste. And the dishes are delicious. How about honey chicken with coleslaw, or apple chutney steaks and mash? You’ll also find a handy shopping list for each week. Order your copy online at youstore.co.za or a digital copy at magzter. com. Or contact Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com and have it delivered. 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…

‘I’ve found my strength and I’m hoping my sharing will help others find theirs’ SUNDAY night was Idols night and as fans around the country settled in to watch their favourite reality show, they were in the safe hands of experienced host ProVerb, who was as vibey and sparkling as ever. No one would have guessed that just days earlier the TV personality had been rushed to hospital, having taken an overdose of painkillers to try to end it all. He was discharged the next day and when Sunday rolled round it was lights, camera, action again as ProVerb, ever the professional, took to the stage again. This shocking story from 2015 is one of the revelations that have come to light with the recent publication of the hip-hop sensation’s…

■ Do some research. There are plenty of fact-checking websites where you can check the accuracy of the information, including snopes.com and hoax-slayer.net. In SA there’s the non-profit fact-checking organisation Africa Check, which also offers handy tips on telling fact from fiction: africacheck.org/ how-to-fact-check/tips-and-advice/ ■ Don’t believe everything you see on the internet and particularly social media. Check to see if the information has been reported in the mainstream media or other trustworthy sources. ■ If you read a theory, ask yourself how many people would need to be involved to make such a plan work. For example, the conspiracy theory that the American moon landing was staged in a Hollywood studio: too many people would’ve needed to be involved and trusted to keep it all a secret. Plus, the…

Girls Dresses Airy summer dresses in pretty patterns and colours stand out and look fresh and relaxed. TIP Round off dresses with a sun hat for outings or a day at the beach or park. Tops Playful printed tops and pops of colour add a fun element to outfits. Tops can be dressed down with jeans or dressed up with a skirt. Skirts Shorts Boys Tops Shirts in bright prints and motifs liven up a boy’s wardrobe. If your son isn’t into prints, opt for denim or a muted check. Shorts Casual shorts are a staple for an active boy’s wardrobe – they allow lads to move with ease and keep them cool in the heat. TIP Make a statement with colourful printed bottoms. Jeans are versatile and can be…

WHEN it comes to selling a property the expense that most people usually think of is the agent’s commission – but there are other costs that might catch you off-guard. Here are six to bear in mind. 1 LOAN CANCELLATION PENALTIES Each financial service provider has its own rules regarding penalties for the cancellation of a home loan. Contact your bank or financier to have them calculate how much you’ll be expected to pay. Ask about the method of cancellation too – can you do it on their website, do you need to put it in writing or can you do it over the phone? Cancellation penalties usually work like this: ■ Most financial service providers require a 90-day notice period otherwise penalties are charged. ■ They might also charge…

THURSDAY ■ HANNA ★★★ 2011, 111 min, PG V, e.tv, 00:00. Action thriller. A 16-year-old trained assassin is tracked by a CIA agent. Cate Blanchett. ■ ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL ★★★★ 2015, 105 min, 13L, e.tv, 02:00. Comedy drama. A geeky teen starts to look at life differently when his mom forces him to befriend a girl with cancer. Thomas Mann, Olivia Cooke. ■ BERLIN, I LOVE YOU ★★ 2019, 120 min, M-Net, 02:30. Romantic drama. Ten stories intertwine in Berlin, Germany. Dianna Agron. ■ SWIFT ★★ 2019, 90 min, PG, M-Net, 04:30. Animated adventure. A swift grows up among gulls but when he finds out he’ll never be one of them, he runs away and encounters his own kind. FRIDAY ■ OPEN SEASON 3 ★★★ 2010,…

MAFIA II & MAFIA III: DEFINITIVE EDITIONS Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, PC. Age restriction: 18 Mafia II (2010) was originally released on the previous generation of consoles, PS3 and Xbox 360, and although it had some technical issues it was praised for its plot and immersive world. This definitive edition tries to update Mafia II with improved graphics and screen resolution plus package all the extra downloadable content into one offering. Sleek it isn’t, though. The graphics are inconsistent and some areas clearly didn’t get as much care as others. Most of the bugs that plagued the original remain and seem to have multiplied in the remastering process. The game crashed twice in the first four hours of play and had myriad issues, including quests glitching, having to restart when…

THEY met when the singer was a guest on a game show in August last year. “I walked past the makeup room and heard this girl had just moved to Joburg and needed a place to stay, “ Nina says. Two weeks later, Holly, who’s from Kwa-Zulu-Natal, moved in with the popular comedian. And they’ve been like sisters ever since. Nina says . . . What was your first impression of Holly? I thought, what a lovely person, her energy is so infectious, and she’s so nice and gentle. What’s her morning routine? I feel like that girl spends A LOT of time doing her eyebrows. You lived together for nine months. Who’s the messiest? Me! How does Holly feel about putting pineapple on a pizza? She’s for it. (Holly…

While they’ve kept the birth of their first child a secret, it was no surprise to anyone who knows JOAQUIN PHOENIX and ROONEY MARA that they named their first son River. The baby’s namesake, of course, is Joaquin’s big brother, actor RIVER PHOENIX, who died of a drug overdose in 1993 at the age of 23. “River is the largest influence, to this day, on Joaquin’s life,” says a close confidant of the 45-year-old star. “Whenever his brother’s name is mentioned, Joaquin’s face goes far-away looking. You can visibly see the pain. Still. It’s always there.” Joaquin and Rooney (35), who hooked up in 2017 and got engaged last year, have yet to confirm the news. The baby’s birth was revealed when documentary director Victor Kossakovsky explained Joaquin’s absence at…

Reading about the poverty and starvation in the Eastern Cape (YOU, 15 October) made me think of a good friend in Limpopo who lost her menial paid job due to Covid-19. She phoned me at the end of May to tell me that she still hadn’t received any of the promised food parcels, even though she’d given her name to somebody who came to her area. The children were crying on the phone to me, “Gogo, we’re hungry. Please send us some food.” I sent them what money I could to get them some groceries. To this day she still hasn’t seen any sign of a food parcel. She said a few people in her area had received food parcels but not many. My question is where did the food…

TO THE world, they seem like the perfect couple: solid in their love for each other, doting parents to three young children, compassionate to others – a steadfast pair in a family scarred by divorce and drama. Yet William and Kate’s road to the altar was pocked with many a pothole – and it took an ultimatum from the duchess before a ring was placed on her finger. All this and more is contained in the intriguing new book Battle of the Brothers: William, Harry and the Inside Story of a Family in Tumult by Robert Lacey, respected royal author and historian to the Netflix hit series The Crown. In this extract, he goes to the very heart of the Cambridges’ romance, revealing details of a smitten but troubled William…

■ QAnon This is an umbrella term for a series of extreme conspiracy theories. The basic premise is that the world is run by a cabal of Satan-worshipping paedophiles who operate an international child sex-trafficking network. QAnon supporters believe the cabal includes Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks, the pope and the Dalai Lama. Members kill and eat their victims to gain longevity through a chemical in their blood. And US President Donald Trump was recruited by top generals in the US military to combat this group. ■ Bill Gates The theory goes that the Microsoft co-founder and other powerful people are behind the pandemic because they want to profit financially from a vaccine. And Gates wants to use corona-virus testing to implant microchips into unsuspecting…

SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV Trust your gut and be guided by your instinct Prepare yourself for a bit of a bumpy ride this week as the full moon across your love horoscope suggests changes in the pipeline. Instead of dreading what’s to come, consider the changes you’d like to bring about if you could. One courageous decision might bring about sweeping changes that can be liberating in the long run. As always, rely on your intuition and your sixth sense for guidance. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 5, 14, 26, 30, 27, 43 SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 20 DEC An upheaval at work is likely to come at you suddenly and completely out of the blue. Hopefully you’ll be flexible enough to adapt and absorb whatever is coming your way.…

GOOD NEWS NURSE OF THE YEAR Isobel Corrie, a nurse from Warwick in England, has been named nurse of the year by the Royal College of Nursing. Isobel was still in training last year when she saved a passenger’s life on a flight from Thailand. She performed CPR on James Birch, who’d suffered a heart attack. “I’m in no doubt whatsoever that had she not stepped forward I wouldn’t be here today,” says James, who nominated Isobel for the award. “She deserves this award.” BAD NEWS FEWER WHALES ALONG SA COAST This year, researchers from the University of Pretoria recorded the second-lowest number of whales along our coast in 32 years. Using a helicopter for the 41st annual counting of the whales, researchers counted and photographed 136 southern right whales…

THE coronavirus pandemic might’ve put life on hold for millions of people across the world but as any true romantic knows, love always finds a way. This year scuppered the big-day plans of many prospective brides but some found a way around it – including popular radio and TV presenter Tracey Lange. Tracey and Avukile Mabombo tied the knot on 1 October at the Old Foundry Hotel in Cape Town after planning their scaled-down wedding in just 32 days. The date had an emotional connection – it was the birthday of Tracey’s father, Colin, who died on 30 September 2018 aged 71, and in honour of her dad, her floral arrangement was wrapped in one of his old ties. The bride wore a custom-made tea-length white dress, the sheer bodice…

“I’m toasting my little one,” says actress JESSICA NKOSI. Her daughter, Namisa (2), has brought out her will to succeed, she says.  Radio and TV personality SOMIZI raises a glass to endless opportunities. “Cheers to taking over everything I’ve ever dreamt of.” Media personality TSHEPI VUNDLA says she’s celebrating health, family and “being able to work during these trying times”.…

‘Diddy and Tina are having fun – it’s nothing serious’– A SOURCE…