Innholdsfortegnelse for 14 Jan 2021 i You South Africa

ARE we going to be okay? I’ve heard this asked over and over in the past few days as the reality of 2021 kicks in. It’s often the last in a series. What will happen to the economy? Will our industry survive? When are things going to change on the health front? How are we going to turn things around? There aren’t easy answers. Nobody can say exactly how the economy will be affected, which industries will make it, if the vaccine is going to come fast enough to make 2021 a better year than 2020, and what the plans are for a successful turnaround. As for whether we’ll be okay – some of us won’t be. Many have lost the ones they love most, or have lost jobs and…

I was so touched by the article about Dr Ugur Sahin and Dr Ozlem Tureci (YOU, 17 December) that I read it twice. They have such dedication and are so principled. We owe them so much. I’m quite sure that they’ll be awarded the Nobel Prize for medicine next year. Our thanks to them. JILL CROSLEY, EMAIL Love: be it, don’t just say it. Give it, don’t just get it! FERN, SMS I have to laugh when I hear “celebrities” moaning about having had to home-school their precious diddums. What about the teachers at school with 25 or more kids in a class? What would we do without dedicated teachers? SCHOOL MARM, SMS We’ve just returned from a fantastic road trip to and from the Cape. I’d like to commend…

1 White-hot summer One of the biggest trends on the runway for spring/summer is the all-white ensemble. From the runway to the street, a white-on-white combo is a fashion statement. It looks sleek and crisp and is undoubtedly one of the hottest looks of the year. 2 Black and white is back Nothing says chic like a classic head-to-toe black-and-white look. It’s traditionally seen more in winter, but this colour-blocking classic is making a summer appearance in a big way. From classy two-piece combos to lace and prints, black and white is a clear standout choice for 2021. 3 Blue drama The pantone colour of the year is a regal and classic bold blue. The breakout trend has been seen on runways from Dior to Chanel and China to Paris.…

1 Extra long & micro bangs Paco Rabanne had models showing off extreme bangs at Paris fashion week. There are different kinds of bangs to suit every shape. Longer bangs are great for long and square face shapes while micro bangs work well on heart shaped faces. Wash your hair regularly to keep your bangs light and fluffy. 2 Side braids The best way to keep your hair out of your face for a perfect summer day poolside is to have it in cornrows or flat twists. These were worn by models at the Koche Womens-wear show at Paris Fashion Week. They can be worn a few days at a time, and when undone they leave the hair wavy. Two looks for one! 3 Looking slick Hair is sleeked down…

KATE Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Gisele Bündchen, Jennifer Aniston – the list of celebs who have sung the praises of both yoga and Pilates is long. Both forms of exercise have grown in popularity over the years and are touted by fitness enthusiasts as a great way to increase balance, core strength and flexibility. While they’re similar – both are low-impact workouts that incorporate breathwork – there are key differences. “Pilates is mostly focused on the physical level, while yoga is a system that incorporates mental and spiritual practices like meditation,” says Steven Heyman, instructor and owner of Yoga Works in Johannesburg. Which of the two is right for you depends on your fitness goals and temperament, but there’s no reason you shouldn’t do both. “I’d recommend doing both Pilates…

I NOW SEE HIM FOR WHO HE TRULY IS Q My husband and I have a five-year-old daughter whom I basically raised alone as we lived apart – him with his parents, and our daughter and I with my grandparents. Even though we lived close to one another he never made an effort to spend much time with us. Recently my grandparents passed away and they left their house to me and my child. My husband was thrilled and so was I, as we could finally live together as a family. But all he’s done since moving in is criticise everything in the house and try to control my life, telling me which family members can spend time with our daughter. He swears at me, accuses me of looking at…

THE CAPRICORN FACT FILE ■ Capricorn is represented by the symbol of the mountain goat. ■ It’s the 10th sign of the Zodiac, and Cancer is the opposite sign. ■ Their element is Earth, which makes them practical and sensible. ■ Their modality is cardinal, which means they take initiative. ■ Saturn is their ruler, making them good at organising things. ■ On the positive side, they’re ambitious and business-like. ■ On the negative side, they’re pessimistic and can be a cynic of note.…

SPACE FORCE SEASON 1 Comedy. General Mark R Naird (Steve Carell) dreams of running the US air force. When he’s chosen to lead the newly formed sixth branch of the armed forces – the Space Force – sceptical but dedicated Mark moves his family to a remote base in Colorado. He and his team are tasked by the White House with getting American “boots on the moon” again by 2024. The objective: to achieve total space dominance. This is creators Carell and Greg Daniels’ second time collaborating on a workplace comedy after their acclaimed adaptation of the British series The Office. Based on the success of their previous partnership and a cast including John Malkovich as chief scientist Dr Adrian Mallory and Lisa Kudrow as Mark’s wife, Maggie, Space Force…

AUSTRALIAN researchers have discovered a two-million-year-old skull in the Drimolen palaeocave system near Johannesburg. The skull belongs to Paranthropus robustus – a distant cousin to humans. Paranthropus robustus roamed the earth at around the same time as Homo erectus, from which modern humans evolved, but there were many distinct differences between the two species. Homo erectus had a relatively large brain and small teeth, while Paranthropus robustus had a small brain and large teeth. This is a clear indication of how evolution (the change in the characteristics of a species over several generations) works. The skull was discovered in 2018, but the researchers published their work only in late 2020, after meticulously reconstructing the skull from hundreds of bone fragments. They estimate that Paranthropus robustus existed for about a million…

HOW TO SAY IT: pa-ruh-plee-juh Paraplegia is a condition where someone can’t feel or move the bottom half of their body. It’s usually the result of an accident that caused a spinal-cord injury. The spinal cord sends impulses from the brain to the rest of the body. If it’s seriously damaged, these impulses aren’t relayed to the person’s muscles and limbs, so they can’t move their legs. Sometimes the injury is only partial, and the person can move a little. It isn’t the same as tetraplegia, where the injury occurs higher up in the spinal cord, resulting in paralysis of the upper and lower body. BY THE NUMBERS 7,7 The distance in kilometres Alwyn Uys (ABOVE), a 30-year-old South African with paraplegia (see Word of the Week) swam in December…

JUICY gossip, glorious gowns, whiffs of salacious scandal and secrets galore – there’s a lot that has fans hooked on Netflix’s latest sensation, Bridgerton. But one of the biggest reasons people are flocking to the streaming giant to check out the period drama has been the man stealing the show. Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, has set many an ambitious mama’s heart aflutter as they try to get him to notice their single daughters. But the noble catch is determined never to wed – which, of course, makes him ever more attractive to the London society elite. To keep them off his back, he hatches a plan with desirable debutante, Daphne Bridgerton. They pair up to make her even more alluring to other suitors in London’s high society and…

A new year doesn’t guarantee an end to problems, but it can be the start of new ways to deal with stress. YOU Wellness is dedicated to helping you function at your best by paying attention to the five pillars of health – physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual. It’s packed with expert advice and tips from celebs on how to stress less, move more, eat well, sleep soundly and connect deeply so you can live your best life. Get a digital version on magzter.com, or order a copy at youstore.co.za or through Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com and have it delivered.…

THE doctors couldn’t believe their eyes. The girl had arrived at the hospital looking like an ordinary teenager – but X-rays of her chest revealed something they hadn’t seen before. Dimpho Dithebe was missing one of the most vital bones in the human body. Where her breastbone – or sternum – should have been was just an empty space. It’s a bone most people are completely unaware of and yet it plays a crucial role, connecting the two sides of the rib cage and protecting major organs including the heart, lungs and stomach. For 14 years Dimpho from Dithakong near Kuruman in the Northern Cape had lived an active life, going to school and playing with friends, blissfully unaware that she was missing a breastbone. It was only in 2018,…

While sleep gives our muscles a chance to rest and repair, the reason it’s so refreshing might be in our heads – literally. “During the day, we take in lots of information that gets coded in the brain through the strengthening of the physical connections between neurons,” says UK-based neuroscientist Penelope Lewis. “Eventually, the neurons reach saturation point and become exhausted. When we go to sleep, all these connections weaken again, so only the strongest remain, and space is cleared so we can take in new information.” So what if we simply don’t have the time to fit in seven to eight hours’ sleep? That’s where the power nap comes in, Lewis says. HERE’S HOWTO NAP SMART ■ Work your cycle “We have a sleep cycle that goes through four…

1 Muted skin This trend is about healthy looking skin which is neither too matte nor shiny. The best way to achieve this look is to use a little bit of everything; a touch of foundation, a touch of powder and a touch of blush or highlighter. This look was spotted at the Shimada Womenswear show at Paris Fashion Week. 2 Bold lip Fashion house Balmain kept things neat at Paris Fashion Week with a classic red lip. The best way to make any look stand out is to keep the rest of your look clean while you highlight one part with colour. Choose the texture of your lipstick depending on the sensitivity of your lips. Hydrating lipsticks are great for lips that are prone to dryness, and velvet and…

1 Maskne treatments The need to wear face masks has meant that we must change our skincare regimen to accommodate this new reality. For 2021, this means skincare brands are coming up with different formulations to accommodate different skin needs to deal with maskne – acne caused by masks. 2 Non-invasive facelifts Gone are the days when one had to go under the knife for firming or for a small tuck. There are a number of quick and painless options available to those who seek to stay young, including laser treatments and fillers. 3 Customised at -home treatments You can now enjoy a salon-quality facial or peel in the comfort of your home. Products must be tested of course, but they have been formulated in a way that makes them…

A holistic discipline originating from ancient India that uses breath, movement and meditation to unite mind, body and spirit The basics You move through a series of poses (called asanas) and stretches which are combined into a sequence. “All the postures require a mix of strength, flexibility and balance and while holding a pose or doing a sequence, the yoga instructor will generally cue the breath – when to inhale and exhale – to enhance the experience,” Heyman says. There are different types of yoga – hatha, vinyasa and ashtanga to name a few – and some are more strenuous than others, but modifications and props such as yoga blocks can make certain poses more accessible. However, a big part of yoga is about becoming more aware of your body…

IF YOU bank online, you’ll have noticed that your transactions now include extra security measures. This is a bid by banks to stamp out fraud and ensure that you can transact safely. Here’s a look at some of the steps that are being taken to keep your money safe. BIOMETRIC VERIFICATION These processes verify the client’s identity with the help of unique physical characteristics such as the retina and iris of the eye, the voice, facial features and fingerprints. Each person’s biometrics, as these are called, are unique to them and so are hard to fake. Traditional security systems such as passwords and PINs are proving easier to hack, necessitating the use of biometric verification. Tablets, computers and smart-phones have cameras, microphones and many have fingerprint scanners, making it easy…

WHAT’S POPPIN’? Jack is the 22-year-old newcomer behind one of 2020’s most-streamed songs, Whats Poppin. The song, his first hit, has earned him his first Grammy nomination in the category of best rap performance. He’ll go up against the likes of DaBaby (BOP), Megan Thee Stallion (Savage), Pop Smoke (Dior), Lil Baby (The Bigger Picture) and Big Sean (Deep Reverence) at the ceremony on 31 January. Jack has earned heaps of praise, with The New York Times calling him a singer who “raps with easy, weightless charisma”. ASPIRING WRITER While he may only be finding fame now, the Kentucky-born rapper has been on the grind since he was a teenager. His mom was a big fan of hip-hop and he gravitated towards that sound at an early age. “I was…

GOING to the cinema used to be a special experience – for many of us watching a film just isn’t the same without the smell of popcorn wafting up from your lap, the requisite fizzy drink to wash down the salt and something sweet to follow. But thanks to Covid-19, movie fans have had to make the switch to an at-home experience and streaming services around the world have been in overdrive to ensure they keep up with demand. It’s anyone’s guess whether cinemas will survive the pandemic but that hasn’t stopped filmmakers from going all out to produce big hits. Despite shutdowns and delays caused by the coronavirus, there are plenty of fantastic films and spectacular series being released in the next few months on the big and small…

The show is based on a series of books by romance novelist Julia Quinn. The novels are centred on the children of the late Viscount Bridgerton, with one book dedicated to each child. Adding sauciness to the mix is a secret gossip columnist, voiced by Julie Andrews, who keeps society’s high and mighty on their toes. The Bridgertons are a powerful family and well regarded in high society London. Eldest daughter Daphne becomes the most sought-after debutante on the marriage front. She’s the Bridgerton at the heart of The Duke and I, which is the first book, set between 1812 and 1827. Hit producer Shonda Rhimes brings Julia’s books to life with a mix of lavish costumes, snappy scenes and modern music set to the period’s instruments. The series is…

Lerato Kganyago dressed up and hosted a virtual party for her 2,4 million Instagram followers. Roxy Burger donned pink pyjamas and quaffed bubbly to see in the new year. JP and Sue Duminy stayed at home and sent off the year with a cheeky kiss. Tracey Lange spent the night at home with new husband Avukile Mabombo. The theme was At Home Glam, she says. ‘It was just the two of us!’ – Tracey enjoyed a special dinner with her husband. Zavion Kotze and husband John Kotze-Brereton matched outfits. Cheslin Kolbe enjoyed dinner with his favourite ladies: wife Layla and toddler Kylah. Kwesta and wife Yolanda with (from left) Thabsie and hubby Thando Vokwana and Asanda and Sihle Sibiya.…

With our Christian festivities behind us, let’s not forget the suffering of others. Not only is there a desperate need for food and shelter from a large percentage of South Africans, an additional and real problem is the exploitation of the poorest by a sector of South Africans. As an example, families are being forced to live in garages and being charged in excess of R4 000 a month. I fail to understand how this can be allowed and serious intervention by the Human Rights Commission is needed. How many readers took the time to share food with the people of our country that were in dire need of help over the festive season, and how many readers donate a monthly food parcel to local churches and shelters? To the…

‘You can’t pick and choose what you do when it comes to the institution. Either you’re in or you’re out’ ONE whole year. That’s how long it’s been since Harry and Meghan dropped the bombshell that rocked the royal family and sent shock waves around the world. The golden couple were quitting The Firm. They wanted a future where they called the shots, decided where to live, how to spend their time and make money. They’d had it with the constant scrutiny, the rules, the protocol and being told what to do and when and how to do it. And so they upped and offed and are now living in Santa Barbara, California, where their neighbours include Oprah Winfrey and the sun shines on average 283 days a year. It…

THEY weren’t all expected to live – sextuplets were rare back in the 1970s and the six babies were really tiny, weighing from just over 2kg to barely a kilogram. But the Rosenkowitz sextuplets were soon making history. They became the first sextuplets to survive infancy and now as they turn 47, they’re the longest surviving sextuplets in the world. They’re preparing for another birthday, yet another milestone in a story that thrilled people around the globe and put South Africa firmly on the map. The sextuplets – David, Grant, Jason, Emma, Nicolette and Elizabeth – featured in the media regularly over the years. There are snaps of them dressed in matching outfits for their birthday parties; posing with their dad on an extra-long bicycle; on their way to school…

1 Geometric print This look was part of the Ujoh show at Milan Fashion Week. The most hassle-free way to achieve this trend is by using stickers. First shape your nails into the desired style, then paste and cut the nail stickers to the nail shape. 2 Sorbet nails Can’t pick one colour? Then why not have one of each? Xander Zhou had his models strutting their stuff at London Fashion Week. This trend looks good on short to medium nails. 3 Oval nails Keep things simple like Nicole Miller at New York Fashion Week. Oval-shaped nails are great for people with fuller or short fingers because the nail shape makes the fingers appear slimmer and longer. If you want a little bit of nail art, select one nail for…

1 Clever use of space Many of us have had to find creative ways of including work and study spaces into our home. “We need our space to do much more than ever before. The dining room is no longer just for eating. It needs to go from home office to home gym and then dinner party,” says Adrienne Sparks, trend and design manager at MRP Home. “As a result, we’re going to see a spike in furniture and spaces that are multifunctional and adaptable.” 2 Close to nature Natural fibres such as jute and cane and materials such as sustainable wood continue to be popular. “These are perfect for adding warmth and texture to enhance the artisanal style that’s on trend,” says trend and design manager Adrienne Sparks. Stores…

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 18 FEB With your planet, Uranus, finally going forward after months of being in retrograde, things seem to be working in your favour this week. Whether you’re moving home, renovating or redecorating, that domestic project can now finally get the green light. Travel plans are also on the horizon, though it’s later rather than sooner this year. Once the Sun settles firmly into your sign, you’ll have reason to have a birthday celebration of note. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 29, 5, 3, 7, 47, 18 PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MARCH A friendship might be in a bit of a crisis this week, but it need not be the end of it. You can get through a potentially difficult phase if you allow the friendship to deepen…

THURSDAY ■ CONFUSED BY LOVE ★★★★ 2015, 71 min, PG13L, e.tv, 00:00. Romantic drama. An author and his wife invite his wealthy friend and a former girlfriend to stay with them to stop their house from being repossessed. Keith Mascoll. ■ FOUR LIONS ★★★★ 2010, 97 min, 16, e.tv, 01:15. Crime comedy. Four incompetent jihadists train to commit an act of terror. Riz Ahmed. ■ HUMOR ME ★★★ 2017, 93 min, 16, M-Net, 02:35. Comedy drama. A playwright with writer’s block and a family crisis is forced to move into his father’s retirement community. Jemaine Clement, Elliot Gould. ■ DREDD ★★★ 2012, 95 min, 16V, e.tv, 03:05. Sci-fi action. In a future city where police act as judge and executioner, a supercop and a psychic rookie are trapped in a…

THE LODGE Horror. All is not well in this hell between four walls. Grace (Mad Max: Fury Road’s Riley Keough) has recently married Richard (The Hobbit’s Richard Armitage). To build a closer relationship with her stepchildren (Jaeden Martell from It and Lia McHugh), she plans to spend a few days with the kids at a lodge near a remote village. It’s a place where dark secrets hide in the corners and there are forces that want to rip them apart rather than bring them closer together. Soon the trio find themselves caught between the devil and the deep blue frozen lake. This slow-burn psychological horror is from Austrian filmmakers Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, who also directed the terrifying Goodnight Mommy (2014). The mother figure with no good intentions will…

GOOD NEWS BY MEGAN THEE STALLION  Megan makes her (official) album debut a year after she stormed pop and hip-hop stages with Hot Girl Summer and followed it with a pair of No 1 smash hits – a remix of her track Savage, featuring Beyoncé; and WAP, the super-raunchy duet with Cardi B. Good News follows her 2019 release Fever – which Megan insists is a mix tape, not a studio album – and it’s another infectious, feel-good, sexy and boisterous offering. The Texan rapper somehow finds joy even in the quagmire of 2020 – and that includes the time she was shot in the foot, revisited in Shots Fired, which samples Biggie Smalls’ taunt to Tupac, Who Shot Ya? The beats are slick and fast, the hooks are clever,…

1〉 In which of our neighbouring countries is the ghost town of Kolmanskop, a popular tourist attraction? 2〉 Where is the world’s biggest grass court Grand Slam tennis tournament played every year? 3〉 Which famous artist cut off a bit of his ear? 4〉 Which American singer released two albums in 2020 – Evermore and Folklore? 5〉 Switzerland has three official languages, including German and French. What is the other one? SOURCES: BBC.COM, THEGUARDIAN.COM, EDITION.CNN.COM, COLLINSDICTIONARY.COM, NYTIMES.COM, EWN.CO.ZA, NEWS24.COM, BUSINESSINSIDER.CO.ZA, NETWERK24.COM, IOL.CO.ZA, KIGELIA.ORG…

‘The planet never forgets to remind us of its power’ THE swirl of greens, pinks and yellows cascading across the sky is enough to take your breath away. It’s a symphony of colours and one of the most majestic displays in nature – and something people across the globe pay big bucks to see. Not even the -20ºC temperatures of the Arctic Circle can scare off those wanting to see the famed Northern Lights, or aurora borealis. But thanks to a certain pandemic, many of us haven’t been able to put a foot in the airport, much less travel that far, in months. Which is one of the reasons a new documentary by two South African filmmakers has struck such a chord with people at home. Kingdoms of Fire, Ice…

COBRA KAI Season 3 of the better-than-it-should-be Karate Kid sequel series returns f or another 10 episodes. A f ourth season starts production this y ear too. Netflix, from 8 January SURVIVOR Season 35 of the long-running reality game sho w is titled Heroes vs Healers vs Hustlers as the 18 ne w players are divided into three tribes based on these perceiv ed traits. SABC3, from 11 January EMILY IN PARIS Lily Collins returns as Emily in the series that e veryone either lo ved or loathed. P roduction is set to resume in Paris in early 2021, with most of the first season’s cast returning. Netflix, late 2021 ONE DAY AT A TIME A remake of the popular 1970s sitcom, which this time f ollows the lif e…

AKA a braai guy? Clearly 2020 had many of us discovering new talents. The rapper hosts The Braai Show with AKA on SABC 1, grilling other celebrities while enjoying a braai. A second season is now in the works. “Braaing is a South African tradition,” AKA says. “Every braai plate needs meat, garlic bread, a nice salad, something spicy – and more meat.” Religion and politics are no-go topics at his braais, he adds.…

Nicole Kidman: coin collector The Australian actress is reportedly fascinated by the old-fashioned hobby of numismatics, or coin collecting. More specifically, it’s said she’s mostly interested in silver Hebrew coins that originated in Ancient Judea. Beyoncé: beekeeping Turns out the singer and activist really is a “Queen B”. She shared in an interview last year that she has two beehives at her home which house more than 80 000 bees and produce hundreds of jars of honey each year. “My daughters, Blue (now 9) and Rumi (3), both have terrible allergies, and honey has countless healing properties,” she said. Sir Elton John: sunglasses collector Google this pop icon and it’s clear to see his love for head-turning sunnies. From Gucci to Chanel to Marc Jacobs, Elton is…