Innholdsfortegnelse for 11 Feb 2021 i You South Africa

I’M IN awe of our country’s front-line workers. All the doctors, nurses, paramedics – everyone who works in a healthcare facility right now is literally a hero. I was fascinated by the extract from emergency room doctor Anne Biccard on page 84. We know so little about what happens from a doctor’s perspective and there were some great insights into what it’s like. It just reminded me again that we should be rewarding our healthcare workers in every possible way. They’re putting their lives on the line every day and going beyond what normal people would consider tolerable. They are certainly not normal. Nobody normal would be able to put up with the hardships they’re experiencing right now. Nobody normal would be able to deal with the trauma and terror…

Poor Trevor Noah. Surely a good urologist would have been cheaper than a house with 11 bathrooms (YOU, 28 January)? SPIKE D, SMS I have just read Bob Gillies comments about choosing to explore Earth over Mars (YOU Say, 21 January). I agree with him completely. We have so many problems on Earth yet we still want to interfere with other planets. SAMANTHA ELLIS, SMS Just reading your article about vaccines and anti-vaxxers (YOU, 28 January). Do they not realise they are alive today because their mothers were wise enough to have them vaccinated as babies? PRO-VACCINE, SMS I would like to remind Elon Musk: you were raised in South Africa. Instead of spending money on going to Mars (YOU, 31 December), why don’t you get your own scientist to…

Robynne Friedman, a Johannesburg-based fertility lawyer, says in terms of the law, a couple may choose an anonymous donor or a known donor. The best option is to choose an anonymous donor “where there’s absolutely no information that might identify him”. Opting for a known sperm donor changes the scenario, she says, and it’s advisable to hire a fertility lawyer to lay down the terms of your agreement in writing. She warns that even with a watertight agreement, there’s still a risk a known donor could claim parental rights. “The minute you establish a pattern for the donor to visit or financially support the child, or to build a relationship, the donor can bring an application to court to claim parental rights,” Friedman says.…

WHEN she got the call she was snuggled up in bed watching series and snacking. It was a representative from M-Net wanting to know if she was single. “I was like, eish . . . it’s just me and bae right now. And bae is Cheese Curls,” Qiniso van Damme says, laughing. M-Net was on the hunt for someone to be Africa’s first Bachelorette, a spin-off of the wildly successful reality series The Bachelor. “They offered me the position but I thought they were joking,” she tells YOU. “I told them to call me tomorrow if this was for real because I didn’t believe them.” Sure enough, the representative called the next day and realising they were serious, Qiniso agreed. Now the 27-year-old beauty is on a quest to find…

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH FUDGE ICING If you love chocolate, this cake is for you – it’s rich, dense and fudgy. It’s lovely for morning tea, lightened up with a dollop of whipped cream and seasonal fruit. SERVES 8-10 PREPARATION: 20 MIN COOKING: 50 MIN COOLING: 3 HOURS & 15 MINUTES 250g butter, diced, plus extra for greasing 280g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped 7 eggs, at room temperature 100g castor sugar 40g cake flour 50g cocoa, sifted CHOCOLATE FUDGE ICING 300ml pouring cream 150g brown sugar 20g cocoa powder 200g dark chocolate, finely chopped 50g butter, softened Preheat the oven to 200°C. Butter a 22cm-diameter springform cake tin and line the base with baking paper. 1 Combine the butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl and place over a saucepan of…

ALL PACKED UP Even if you have lots of books, you can still use your bookshelf to express your décor style. Create “moments” between stacks of books with single, bold items. Play with stacking them vertically as well as horizontally. CLEVER IDEA For full rows, add interest by arranging books according to the colour of the spine or by size, with the smallest in the middle, creating a dip. MINIMALIST Whether you love the minimalist look or often give away books, keeping only your favourites, make this style work for you by including clusters of decorative items and fun bookends. For an earthy look, add natural objects, like a beautiful branch, dried twigs or even a collection of stones or crystals. SMART SHELVES If the colourful spines don’t suit the…

I NEED COUNSELLING BUT I CAN’T AFFORD IT Q My parents’ marriage was volatile. My dad is weak and doesn’t have the skills to handle a relationship and my mom is manipulative. They divorced when I was 10 due to my dad’s multiple affairs. They both tend to be reactive and impulsive and so am I. My struggles growing up had a hugely negative impact on me. I didn’t learn appropriate social skills and became alienated from my peers. I developed a porn addiction from the age of nine and was also addicted to weed from about 16 until I finally quit in October last year. The bottled-up depression finally led to me having a breakdown last year (my second year at varsity) and so began six months of counselling…

AQUARIUS ON RECEIVING GIFTS They love gadgets – the latest the better For Aquarius it’s the thought of the gift that counts Quirky and unusual gifts will be appreciated You can’t go wrong with a voucher for online shopping Go for a beautiful coffee table book on the history of technology They don’t like to be fussed over, so no surprises Jewellery or watches are lost on non-material Aquarius.…

This sequel to the 2017 blockbuster is set about 70 years after the events of the first film. Immortal Amazon warrior Diana (Gadot) now works at the Smithsonian Museum while helping people as the mysterious Wonder Woman and pining for her lost love, pilot Steve Trevor (Pine). After Diana stops the theft of some ancient artefacts, they’re sent to the museum, and one of the objects, a strange stone, lands on the desk of her nerdy colleague Barbara Minerva (Wiig). Soon afterwards smarmy salesman Max Lord (Game of Thrones’ Pedro Pascal) shows up claiming to be a potential museum donor. Like shows such as Stranger Things, Wonder Woman 1984 creates a lot of enjoyment by mining viewer nostalgia for ’80s movies. Instead of going darker and grittier, this sequel is…

■ POTATOES, These tubers (swollen underground stems) make up 40% of vegetables sold at fresh produce markets in SA. They’re originally from South America, are rich in vitamin C and starch and a source of carbohydrates. There may be only 570 SA potato farmers today compared to 2 000 farmers 20 years, but farms have become much larger and we’re eating more spuds than ever. Potato farming is also largely mechanised (using machines) and requires little manual labour. When planting potatoes, the soil must be moist and thoroughly ploughed. They’re best suited to a cool climate where the temperature doesn’t get too hot. The soil shouldn’t be too wet or dry – just moist. ■ SPINACH This leafy green veggie is rich in iron, so it’s good for the nervous…

The quality or state of being equal or equivalent. In other words, in terms of money, purchasing power parity (measured by the Big Mac index) indicates how equal the people of a country are in terms of being able to afford things with the money they earn. If, for example, a Big Mac burger costs much more in Switzerland than in South Africa and Swiss people can still afford to buy the burger, that means Switzerland has a higher standard of living. BY THE NUMBERS 2 The length in metres of a newborn megalodon. This prehistoric shark species lived in the ocean between 15 and 3,6 million years ago. Now researchers have studied a megalodon fossil’s vertebrae using X-rays and used that data to calculate the animal’s size at birth.…

1 Which African country’s flag is this? 2 Who is the leader of South Africa’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA)? 3 What is Russia’s capital city? 4 Which former SA cricket captain is now Cricket South Africa’s director of cricket? 5 Where in your body will you find your femur? SOURCES: KONGSBERG.CO, THEGUARDIAN.COM, EDITION.CNN.COM, BBC.COM, NETWERK24.COM, NYTIMES.COM, HISTORY.COM, GEOLOGY.COM, IOL.CO.ZA, WIKIPEDIA.ORG, PUBLIC.WMO.INT, TIMESLIVE.CO.ZA…

HE’S propped up on a pillow in a hospital bed, still in recovery from major surgery that lasted 14 hours and took a team of 50 medics to perform. But nothing can stop the smile spreading across his face. He’s waited for this moment for more than two decades and he’s ready to tell the world. A laptop is propped up in front of him and dozens of journalists from his homeland have tuned in for the occasion. “Welcome, dear Icelanders,” Felix Grétarsson says. “Twenty-three years ago, on 12 January 1998, I lost both arms in an accident just outside Reykjavik. And now, on 12 January 2021, I finally got the hands I’ve been waiting for.” But the former electrician got a lot more than hands. He’s made history as…

ANDELINE WIELAND Namibian-born Andeline is madly in love. She and architect Kris Barnard have been a couple for the past seven months. Andeline was just 14 when she met Kris at a paintball match. Later, he was her date to her first varsity dance in Stellenbosch. “We really only started seeing each other in a romantic light when we were both in lockdown in Namibia. We believe it was the best opportunity for our relationship,” Andeline says. “Just because one person rejects you, doesn’t mean you’re not loved,” she says of her experience on The Bachelor. She’s looking forward to Valentine’s Day. “Kris and I will be making yummy food and hopefully get to enjoy our new apartments.” BRIDGET MARSHALL Bridget, the runner-up in season 2 of The Bachelor SA,…

Many celebs go under the knife in an attempt to maintain their youthful looks, often with mixed results. The latest actress who appeared to have had a tangle with the scalpel and come off second best is DEMI MOORE. She’s known for looking fabulous at 58, yet it seemed Demi had had drastic plastic surgery to her face – and fans were astounded. She hit the runway for Fendi at Haute Couture Fashion Week with accentuated cheekbones and fuller lips, sparking debate on the internet about her new “Joker-looking” face and whether it was due to injectable fillers or just good ’ole contouring. “What in the world would make you do that to your own face?” a fan commented. Days later however, after her “teenage dream” strut down the catwalk,…

Exciting news for puzzle fans – issue No 8 of YOU Word Search is here! We’ve upped our game with plenty of new themes and our first mega puzzle across two pages! Explore the seas of the moon, enter the WWE ring, quote Shakespeare, play with vowels, go to the movies, find the celeb names and more. This issue has 132 puzzles to enjoy, including our popular kids’ section. Get your copy in stores, order online at www.youstore.co.za or from Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com and have it delivered to your door.…

WHEN she embarked on her year of living healthily she always maintained that weight-loss wasn’t her main motivation. She wanted to ditch her bad habits, feel energised and invest in her wellness. Sure, she planned to kick some kilos too but not because she felt any pressure to do so – on the contrary, Hollywood loved her for being the larger-than-life funny girl who poked fun at her fat rolls and stood out from the crowd. But it wasn’t in the best interests of her health, Rebel Wilson said, announcing she had set herself a target of 75 kg to reach by the end of 2020 – a goal she reached a month in advance. All good then, right? Rebel is looking great – all glowing skin, sexy curves and…

IF ANYONE knows what lockdown feels like, it’s Soozi Dinnie. For the past six years she’s had to forfeit all the things she once took for granted – exercising freely, coming and going as she pleases, seeing her friends and extended family whenever she feels like it. Yet she still managed to find things she enjoyed – especially spending time with people in a similar situation, helping them cope, finding ways to bring them comfort and being comforted and fulfilled in return. She also lived for her water exercise classes and physiotherapy sessions which brought her relief and relaxation. But then the pandemic arrived and everything ground to a halt for the 55-year-old paraplegic. “My whole support network has become risky for me,” Soozi explains. “People don’t realise how vulnerable…

VALENTINE’S Day is around the corner and if you’re not feeling particularly romantic, you’re probably not alone. The enforced togetherness of lockdown can put a strain on the strongest relationship. Being stuck indoors with your significant other for weeks on end can be a recipe for tension and frustration. But what if, instead of seeing this as a time to just get through, you decided to put energy into reviving the most intimate aspect of your relationship? Sexual health therapist Christine DeLozier believes the secret to turbo-charging a romantic relationship is a sex diet. “And I don’t just mean using chocolate and strawberries in interesting ways, but something much more scientific,” says DeLozier, who’s treated couples with problems ranging from mismatched libidos to performance anxiety. “The fact is, what we…

A COMPETENT financial planner can be a great help for you to achieve success with your finances. They should understand the economy and all the rules and regulations regarding investment and insurance products. If you don’t know how to manage your finances but would like to achieve certain goals, they can offer you advice. When times are tough, they can also help you make the best financial decisions. 1 QUALIFICATIONS ARE IMPORTANT Planners are licensed with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), based on their qualifications and experience for the type of products they may sell and the type of planning they may do. To get a licence, they must pass regulatory exams – you can ask to see their licence. Some are only allowed to sell certain policies because…

‘I truly can’t really process all of this. It’s just so surreal’– OLIVIA ON HER SUCCESS 1 The 17-year-old American is the teen star behind the massive TikTok hit Driver’s License. In addition to shattering streaming records, the song debuted at No 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart last month, making her the youngest artist (at 17 years and 11 months) to top the chart since Billie Eilish (who was 17 years and eight months old) with Bad Guy in 2019. 2 She’s not just a singer-songwriter, she’s also an actress, appearing in Disney Channel’s Bizaardvark in 2016 and in 2019 on the Disney+ show High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. 3 Fans have speculated that Driver’s License is about the rumoured love triangle involving Olivia, her High…

Friends star Matt LeBlanc heads up this family sitcom about Adam Burns, a construction-company owner and old-school dad who has to spend more time at home parenting his three kids when his wife, Andi (Liza Snyder), decides to go back to work after being a stay-at-home mom for 13 years. Adam has never started a construction project without a plan but he’s making it up as he goes along while trying to handle rebellious teen Kate (Grace Kaufman), foolish son Teddy (Matthew McCann) and naïve little sister Emme (Hala Finley). The show co-stars Kevin Nealon (Weeds) as Adam’s dim-witted brother and co-owner of his construction company, and screen veteran Stacy Keach (Mike Hammer, Private Eye) as their overbearing father, Joe. A Allages D Drugs H Horror L Language N Nudity…

A COMPANY in Norway has developed a new robot to help with repair work to undersea oil and gas pipelines. These pipelines are deep in the ocean and run for thousands of kilometres, making maintenance and repairs extremely expensive. But the design of Eelume, a 6m-long robot that looks a bit like a snake, can significantly lower these costs. Eelume has a sensor and a camera on each end and can make independent repairs to valves, among other things. Eelume can be assigned tasks via a control room, and send back videos and information to the control room. Though unmanned craft have been used for repairs for years, the big advantage of Eelume is that it can stay underwater on a charging station for six months. It doesn’t have to…

BIANCA LE GRANGE The singer had performed at a festival in Springbok dressed in a red belly-dancing outfit. About 10 minutes into her performance, Bianca noticed an audience member waving frantically at her. She then glanced at the big screen next to the stage. “And there, on the big screen, for the entire audience to see, was my exposed left breast. I quickly covered up my boob and thanked the auntie. I told the audience, ‘At some shows you get more than you paid for’.” ROB BENTELE One night, the former Survivor winner spotted a woman by the side of the road in Joburg changing her car’s tyre and he decided to help. He got a phone call and as it was noisy next to the road, he lifted his…

BAD news for fans who’ve been rooting for KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN (41) to get back with her baby daddy, SCOTT DISICK (37). The reality TV star, who shares sons Mason (11) and Reign (6) and daughter Penelope (8) with Scott, might have a new man, if Instagram and emojis are anything to go by. Kourtney recently sparked dating rumours with long-time family friend and neighbour TRAVIS BARKER (45) after fans spotted similar pics on social media of the pair at her mom Kris Jenner’s luxury Palm Springs pad. “It’s been low-key,” a source revealed about the couple, who’ve reportedly been dating for nearly two months. “They’re a really good match, and Kourtney’s entire family already love Travis.” The Blink-182 drummer, who has a son, Landon (17), and a daughter, Alabama (15),…

It’s uncanny really! An almost spitting-image snap has been revealed of actress KRISTEN STEWART channelling the late PRINCESS DIANA for the upcoming biopic Spencer. The Happiest Season star plays the People’s Princess in the film, which is set at a time in Diana’s life when she decides to end her marriage to Prince Charles. “Spencer is a dive inside an emotional imagining of who Diana was at a pivotal turning point of her life,” Kristen told entertainment show ET Canada. “It’s a harrowing effort for her to return to herself, as Diana strives to hold on to what the name Spencer means to her.” The film is now in production just one year before the 25th anniversary of Diana’s death aged 36.…

We get YOU magazine every week and have been enjoying the letters about the royal visit to SA in 1947. My father was in the South African Air Force where he served 23 years during World War II and afterwards. Dad was chosen to drive the two princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret, all over South Africa in the motor vehicle behind King George and the Queen Mother. He said the princesses were like normal teenagers, Margaret being the more mischievous of the two. At one parade, Dad said, a South African lady walked up to the podium to present the queen with a bouquet of flowers. When she curtsied, her heel caught her petticoat and as she stood up, it ripped and caused her to stumble. Margaret let out a loud…

THE colourful messages – some in chalk on a child’s chalkboard on an easel, and some on sheets of brightly illustrated paper – quickly caught the eyes of walkers and joggers, relieved to be allowed out after weeks cooped up indoors during lockdown. The signs, which change daily, have included a hand-drawn picture of Dory, the fish from animated movies Finding Nemo and Finding Dory, with the character’s motto, “Just keep swimming”, while others feature quotes from figures as diverse as artist Frida Kahlo, Princess Poppy from the Trolls movies, Nelson Mandela and Winnie-the-Pooh. They’re all the work of the Van Vuuren family of Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, and they began in May last year as many of us were ready to climb the walls after weeks in lockdown. Like the rest…

■ GINGER This fragrant culinary root is known to boost testosterone. Make a ginger tonic with mineral water, fresh ginger, lemon, lime and honey. ■ FENNEL High in vitamin C and phytoestrogens, it helps soothe menopause symptoms such as vaginal dryness and hot flushes. Roast it with potatoes or have it with pasta and a tomato sauce. Fennel seeds are high in naturally occurring nitrates, too, which is good for blood flow. Add to curries or chicken dishes. ■ FENUGREEK This herb is thought to improve libido. Add chopped dried leaves to vegetable sauces or soups or use the seeds in a lentil stew. ■ DILL Believed to increase sexual desire in men. Use to season a dish or as a flavourful addition to homemade salad dressings. ■ SAFFRON Its…

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 18 FEB Be adaptable as things can chop and change You’re feeling more optimistic about the outcome of a relationship, which will surely put your mind at ease. But not all things can be sorted out and tied into neat bundles, so make allowances for things to chop and change as Mercury continues its retrograde motion. With a new moon in your sign as well, it’s an excellent time to reconsider a makeover – whether that means a new outfit or a different hairstyle. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 3, 4, 22, 35, 31, 41 PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MARCH You’re still inclined to keep your own company, but in addition, you seem to be trying to think your way through a problem right now. This is…

THURSDAY ■ CLONED: THE RECREATOR CHRONICLES ★★ 2012, 90 min, 16VSNL, e.tv, 00:00. Sci-fi action. Teens find a secret lab and become part of an experiment that creates their evil clones. Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong. ■ STATUS: UNKNOWN ★★ 2014, 86 min, PG13, e.tv, 01:45. Thriller. A woman tries to find an old friend after seeing strange posts on her social media. Gralen Bryant Banks, Hilty Bowen. ■ A NEW YORK CHRISTMAS WEDDING ★★★ 2020, 88 min, 16, M-Net, 03:05. Romance. While her boyfriend’s mother tries to speed up their wedding plans, a woman is visited by an angel who shows her what would’ve happened if she hadn’t denied her feelings for her female best friend. Nia Fairweather, Cooper Koch. ■ BOA VS PYTHON ★ 2004, 92 min, 16, e.tv,…

34 + 35 (REMIX) MEGAN THEE STALLION, ARIANA GRANDE & DOJA CAT Ari teams up with Doja for a second time for this sexed-up track. She’s also expected to guest on Doja’s upcoming album. And the title? Add the numbers. MASTERPIECE DABABY The Grammy-nominated rapper’s lyrics flow easily in his first 2021 track, which refers to the 2018 shooting incident in which he was involved where a man was killed. The charges against DaBaby were dismissed. BEST FRIEND SAWEETIE FEAT. DOJA CAT The duo celebrate friendship with this banger, the first single from Saweetie’s new album, Pretty Bitch Music. “‘Bitch’ stands for boss, independent, tough, CEO – I want my fans to know it’s empowering,” she says. HEY BOY! SIA FEAT BURNA BOY The Nigerian singer-songwriter joins Sia for the…

THE KEEPERS True-crime documentary. If you’re new to Netflix or in case you missed it on release and you’re a true-crime fan, put this gripping, critically acclaimed mini-series at the top of your watch list now. The Keepers is centred on the unsolved 1969 murder of Sister Catherine “Cathy” Cesnik, a 26-year-old Catholic nun and Baltimore schoolteacher, and its possible link to another unsolved murder, that of 20-year-old Joyce Malecki four days later. When some of Cathy’s former students decide to look into the murders, they uncover sexual abuse perpetrated by Father Joseph Maskell, chaplain at the school where Cathy taught. A sense of dread and anger permeates this documentary that should have won the best nonfiction series Emmy for which it was nominated. It’s reminiscent of the movie Spotlight…

USA BIDEN REPAIRS US TIES WITH WHO On his first day in the White House, American president JOE BIDEN announced that his country would rejoin the World Health Organization (WHO). In May last year his predecessor, Donald Trump, withdrew the country from the international body, which is part of the United Nations. Trump asserted that the WHO had helped the Chinese government cover up details of the coronavirus outbreak in China. Now Biden has made it clear that the organisation is an ally of the US, not an enemy, and that it plays a crucial role in the fight against Covid-19 and other health threats worldwide. FRANCE FAMOUS STREET GETS A REVAMP Paris’ most famous street, the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, will be getting a revamp to make it more environmentally…

I stab the scalpel through the skin and the painter bellows in pain. Blood rushes out HUMANS shouldn’t climb onto roofs or ladders unless they have a harness or a set of wings. It’s day 13 of lockdown and the evening before Good Friday. A woman brings her husband to the ER because he’s spent the day drinking beer and painting the roof – probably more of the former than the latter. No one was holding the ladder, so it overbalanced and he fell to the ground. He’s covered in paint and beer, an Arctic white splash on the bed with blue eyes and pink lips. The sharp smell of paint mixed with the beer is actually quite pleasant. He has severe pain over the left side of his chest,…

WELL, gosh. While our attention was focused on more high-profile members of the royal family, this was happening. Arthur Chatto, 22-year-old grandson of Princess Margaret, the little kid tasked with keeping great-aunt Queen Elizabeth’s train from dragging on the ground at two official events, was growing up. And, boy, has he ever become a fine figure of a young man. Springy dark hair, chiselled jaw and a smile full of joie de vivre. And he doesn’t mind showing off his bod on Instagram either. But then when you look like this, why not? A six-pack you could bounce a ping-pong ball on. Shoulders to rival a Greek god. Pecs that are pretty damn perfect. Shame, you have to feel for big brother Samuel though. He’s 24 and in any other…

You might know her as the host of Girl Eat World or as the winner of MasterChef SA season 2, and KAMINI PATHER’s next venture is bound to cement her reputation further – she recently launched her own food e-book, which takes a peak into her heritage. She’s been living in Cape Town for 14 years – since her big win – and she’s happy lockdown has afforded her more time with her family back in Durban. “When I came back to Durban, I cooked traditional food and flavours, and it made me feel part of my heritage in many ways, so that’s where the idea for this e-book came about. It has allowed me to take the foods of my forefathers and history but merge it with more current…

HER music career has been on the rise – but her relationships, not so much. English artist FKA TWIGS has been having a tough time of it in recent years, finding herself at the mercy of bullies and trolls, both online and in real life. The eccentric singer-songwriter, real name TAHLIAH DEBRETT BARNETT (33), recently shared details of her relationship woes with her actor exes ROBERT PATTINSON and SHIA LE BEOUF, on the BBC podcast Grounded with Louis Theroux. Twigs, who’s of English and Jamaican descent, said she’s experienced racism since the age of four. This intensified when she became romantically involved with Twilight Star Rob Pattinson (34), whom she met in 2016. “People just called me the most hurtful and ignorant and horrible names on the planet,” she said,…