Innholdsfortegnelse for 08 Apr 2021 i You South Africa

Just as salmon have no choice but to swim upstream, we have no choice but to accept the loadshedding forced upon us. I really sympathise with non-breastfeeding moms who have to prepare and warm bottles for their newborns, as well as for the elderly who live alone. I also feel sorry for myself when I forget to pre-boil the kettle for a cuppa just prior to a power outage. Two hours without tea can be very long. I’m in my late sixties and have always suffered from insomnia, so I read extensively. I was on the loo reading at 1am when the lights suddenly went out. Bummer! (Couldn’t resist that, sorry). I’d forgotten about the 1-3am loadshedding. But my question is, with the nights still being humid, how do people…

IT’S the greatest sporting spectacle on Earth, an ultimate test of elite athletes striving to jump higher, run faster and be stronger than anybody else. A gold medal has made lifelong heroes of men and women at the top of their game – think Chad le Clos powering through the pool, Caster Semen-ya sprinting down the track, or Wayde van Niekerk wrapping himself in the SA flag after breaking the world record. During those Olympic Games the stands heaved with cheering crowds and athletes congratulated each other on the podium. But how times have changed. The Tokyo Games were postponed last year as a shellshocked world grappled with the pandemic, breaking athletes’ hearts and devastating Japan, which had poured millions into the games. But all is not lost. It looks…

BROCCOLI RICE WITH BOEREWORS MEATBALLS Trying to cut down on carbs? Finely chopped broccoli is an fresh alternative to rice. SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION: 20 MIN COOKING: 15 MIN 300-400g boerewors SPRINKLE 10ml (2t) each cumin and coriander seeds 100g almonds, chopped 5ml (1t) sea salt 5ml (1t) dried thyme 5ml (1t) light brown sugar (optional) BROCCOLI RICE 2 heads of broccoli 15ml (1T) olive oil a squeeze of lemon juice salt and freshly ground pepper TO SERVE lemon wedges fresh basil Preheat the oven to 200°C. Grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray. 1 Cut open the boerewors’ casing and remove the mince. Roll the mince into golf-ball-sized balls and arrange on the baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes. 2 Sprinkle Toast the seeds in a dry pan until fragrant,…

Over the past few years Japanese tidying guru Marie Kondo has had many of us reorganising our homes according to her KonMari Method outlined in The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying. She encourages us to tidy by category not location, and the overarching principle in deciding whether to keep something or to chuck it is to ask if it sparks joy. THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF TIDYING: A SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE WAY TO BANISH CLUTTER FOREVER BY MARIE KONDO (TEN SPEED PRESS) R299 AT TAKEALOT.COM. PRICE CORRECT AT THE TIME OF GOING TO PRINT AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.…

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I’M TIRED OF MY SISTER TAKING ADVANTAGE OF US Q I’m single, gay and live with my parents. I earn a good income and try to assist my parents financially. My sister, who’s married with two children, lives nearby and I’ve had enough of the way she abuses me and my parents. Her husband wants to drive the most luxurious car as he wants people to think he’s rich. The problem is my parents and I have to take the children to school while their father sleeps in. We are the ones who supervise their homework otherwise it’s not done, and we buy their clothes and stuff for school. My sister and her husband are constantly getting into debt and I have to bail them out. My sister has now…

DOUBLE BLESSINGS A census taker in a rural area goes up to a farmhouse and knocks on the door. When a woman answers, he asks her the names and ages of her children. She says, “Let’s see now, there are the twins, Jabu and Jabulani, they’re 17. And the twins, Sonto and Amahle, they’re 16. And the twins, Lebo and Lebogang, they’re 15.” “Wait a minute!” says the census taker. “Did you have twins every time, ma’m?” “Hhayi, no,” answers the woman, laughing. “There were hundreds of times we didn’t get anything” COMPROMISE Two ladies on a train have a dispute about the window and call the conductor to act as referee. “If this window is open,” one declares, “I shall catch a cold and probably die.” “If the window…

HOT GIRLS WANTED Documentary. If you’ve exhausted all the latest doccies on Netflix and you’re looking for something provocative that examines hot-button issues such as the role of social media, sexual consent and female empowerment, try this film about five American teenage girls from small towns who enter the online porn industry – hoping to make it big. Excitement and lust are only a click away but behind the tease and sleazy sex, every hot girl online has a story. “Every day a girl turns 18 and every day a girl wants to do porn. I’ll never run out,” boasts one of their agents. It’s incredibly creepy, especially because of the men exploiting these young women. One of them, 19-year-old former cheerleader Tressa Silguero, has a boyfriend, Kendall Plemons, who…

GRAMMY SHINE The 26-year-old picked up four nominations at this year’s Grammy Awards – best new artist, best alternative music album for Punisher, best rock performance and best rock song for Kyoto. She walked the red carpet with her brother, Jackson Bridgers, and in what’s become her signature look – a skeleton dress. “I wear a skeleton costume all the time,” she told E! host Giuliana Rancic, adding that the Thom Browne dress she wore debuted on the runway in October 2017 and was her initial inspiration. MUSICAL KID She grew up in Pasadena, California, and as a youngster busked at the local farmer’s market for extra money. She attended a high school for the arts where she studied vocal jazz. “None of my family are musicians, but there was…

HOW TO SAY IT: ob-luh-gei-shun An obligation is a duty or responsibility that a person takes up. When you are committed to doing something, it becomes an obligation. When you have a loan agreement with a bank, you are obligated by law to pay the money back. The word comes from the 13th-century Latin word “obligatio” and Old French word “obligacion”, meaning commitment to fulfil a promise or meet conditions of a bargain. BY THE NUMBERS 1 Finland has been ranked tops by the World Happiness Report 2021 as the happiest country to live in. People in 149 countries were asked to rate their happiness based on how they managed life during the pandemic last year and also to measure factors such as freedom, social support from government and…

THE first thing he does when he wakes up around 6.30 every morning is consult the ring on his finger. Why? Because Orlando Bloom never drifts off without his smart-ring sleep tracker, a nifty little device that measures the quality of his kip and affects his readiness for the day. Satisfied, he mixes up a little prebrekkie smoothie: some green powders with brain octane oil (to keep cravings at bay, he says, and improve brainpower), collagen powder to keep his hair and nails healthy and some protein for voomah. Once that’s down the hatch, it’s time to earn the most important meal of the day with a hike. And what a dish it is: porridge with a dash of hazelnut milk, a shake of cinnamon, a dollop of vanilla paste,…

Actor AJ CULLINAN loves his new role as the trouble-making Charlie Price in M-Net’s hit telenovela, Legacy. He describes his character as a spoilt little rich kid with family issues – which makes him pretty interesting to play. AJ, whose full name is Aidan-Jon, is a man of many talents. Born and raised in Johannesburg, the 24-year-old studied drama at AFDA film school. He’s also a DJ and dreams of travelling the world one day. We asked the new kid on the block to tell us three truths about himself and one lie. See if you can spot the fib. 1 When I was 13, I went on a South African tennis tour to Malaysia and made the semi-finals of the Penang Open. 2 I’m a huge Arsenal fan. Gunners…

As a British citizen, the royal wasn’t automatically entitled to seek employment after moving to California last year with wife Meghan Markle (39). Prince Harry could be working in the US on the O-1 visa, a visa designed for people with “extraordinary ability”, an expert says. “Harry would have no problem getting the O-1 because he’s a prince,” says US immigration expert Doug Lightman. “He’s travelled all over the world . . . and there is his work with Invictus [Games]. It’s going to be enough to qualify him.”…

When PRIYANKA CHOPRA JONAS recently posted a throwback picture of her rocking a white bikini top, fans weren’t only focusing on her smokin’ hot body. Instead, the former Miss World’s Instagram followers were quick to point out that she looks nothing like she used to. Her drastic transformation was touched on in her recently released memoir, Unfinished, in which she revealed she had surgery to remove a polyp in her nasal cavity in the early 2000s. The procedure – during which the doctor accidentally shaved off the bridge of her nose – left the star feeling “devastated and hopeless”, she wrote. “Every time I looked in the mirror, a stranger looked back at me, and I didn’t think my sense of self or my self-esteem would ever recover from the…

SERIOUSLY SMART ! Kate (in Catherine Walker) and William looked stylish during a visit to the Covid-19 vaccination centre at Westminster Abbey in London. SLAYING IT! Model Irina Shayk was chic in a grey coat while strolling around New York with her equally stylish daughter, Lea. DATE NIGHT! Chrissy Teigen put on a leggy display in Oscar de la Renta while hubby John Legend looked dapper in a black tux in Los Angeles. VISION IN ORANGE Reality TV star Kylie Jenner sported a bright-orange frock while filling up her car’s tank. LADY IN RED! Actress Megan Fox and boyfriend Machine Gun Kelly held hands while stepping out for a bite to eat in Malibu. ICE-CREAM DATE Levitate singer Dua Lipa and her boyfriend, model Anwar Hadid, made a kooky-looking pair…

A few years ago I was heavily addicted to drugs. I lost my family, my home, my self-respect and myself. I was so absorbed in my need to get drugs that I didn’t care about the broken hearts and relationships I left behind. I was selfish and foolish and in the blink of an eye 10 years passed me by and reality started to sink in: if I didn’t get clean I doubted I’d ever see another 10 years. My health and wellbeing were never my concern, only drugs were. It’s almost a year now and I can proudly say I’m clean and healthy. I even gave up cigarettes. I have only God and my family to thank for my recovery. I just want anyone who’s battling with an addiction…

Meghan! She’s an actress of note! The Oprah interview was proof of that! Following in her steps is Qiniso of The Bachelorette. What a pair of fakes. KIM, SMS To respond to Beg from George (YOU Say, 18 March): my pet hate is people standing with their hands on their hips and blocking the way. CHAR, SMS Society raises young girls to be catty with one another because of what they look like. For most of my life I’ve been laughed at for no reason. I’m a human being who just wants to live her life. Young ladies, if your grandmother, mother or friends says something to you that judges another girl, please don’t laugh at the comment. Talk to her about not being so judgmental. I’d rather have no…

THERE’S nothing like a new baby to put a smile on people’s faces – and heaven knows the royal family could do with a ray of sunshine these days. Ever since that Oprah Winfrey interview the palace has been trying to put out fires left, right and centre. So when the queen’s latest great-grandchild made his rather hasty appearance, there was delight all around – especially as the tot’s parents honoured the ailing Duke of Edinburgh by naming their son after him. Lucas Philip Tindall is 22nd in line to the British throne, the first son born to Zara and Mike Tindall and baby brother to big sisters Mia (6) and Lena (2). And where was the littlest member of the Firm born? On a gym mat on a bathroom…

CLEANERS, gardeners, nannies – many households struggle to function without them, as the long weeks of hard lockdown last year proved. And yet until very recently South Africa’s million-strong domestic workforce weren’t recognised as employees in terms of the law, which meant that they didn’t qualify for any aid from the national Compensation Fund if things went wrong. If they were injured on the job, they couldn’t expect any help from the fund to pay their medical bills, or compensation if they couldn’t work for months as a result of a workplace accident. These are benefits most other workers take for granted but because the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act dates back to 1993 and government hasn’t changed it, domestic workers remained excluded. That was until Sylvia Mahlangu,…

THE CREW NECK This classic is simple and an absolute must-have for colder weather. Crew necks add versatility to a wardrobe and can be paired with anything from skirts to pants. VAMPY V-NECKS This sweater reigns supreme when it comes to layering. The relaxed cover-up also pairs perfectly with dress shirts. THE HOODIE COOL CARDIGANS Cardigans are perfect to elevate a relaxed style and can add colour and texture to any look. Hoodies are here to stay! One of the best ways to keep warm is to layer this comfortable item under a full-length coat. ZIP IT Zipped hoodies are ideal as a layering item. Slip a coat over one or a polo neck underneath and you’re good to go! THE MOCK NECK An absolute must-have for the colder season…

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PAYING tax can often seem extremely complicated, but these days the South African Revenue Service (Sars) makes it much easier to understand and submit your tax returns. But when you’ve just started working and have to register as a taxpayer it can still seem overwhelming. We answer six of your questions on the subject. HOW DO TAX YEARS WORK? The tax year covers a slightly different period than the ordinary calendar year. It starts on 1 March and ends on 28 February, except of course in leap years. This means you are taxed, for example, on the income you earned from 1 March 2021 to 28 February 2022. This period is called the 2022 year of assessment. for example your earnings and age. Therefore tax is different for every individual.…

FRIDAY ■ NANCY DREW ★★★ 2007, 90 min, PG, e.tv, 14:30. Adventure. Based on the books by Carolyn Keene. A teen detective accompanies her father on a business trip to Los Angeles where she gets involved in a murder mystery centred on a movie star. Emma Roberts, Josh Flitter. ■ THE MASKED AVENGERS ★★★★ 1981, 92 min, 16, SABC1, 21:00. Action. In ancient China a reformed criminal vows to bring down his former gang. Kuo Chui, Hsiao Hau Chien. ■ PISTOL WHIPPED ★★★ 2008, 100 min, 16VSNL, e.tv, 22:00. Action. A mysterious man offers to settle a down-and-out ex-cop’s gambling debts if he agrees to assassinate one of the city’s most feared gangsters. Steven Seagal, Lance Henriksen. ■ GET OUT ALIVE ★★ 2016, 87 min, 13VL, e.tv, 00:05. Thriller. An…

PIKMIN 3 DELUXE Platform: Nintendo Switch  Pikmin 3 Deluxe is a remake of the Nintendo Wii U game, a console that didn’t do as well as Nintendo had hoped but did have some fantastic content. Pikmin is real-time strategy game that gives you control over the titular critters, cute plant-like creatures that must collect spaceship parts for an equally cute alien spaceman who’s found himself stranded. Pikmin 3 builds on the gameplay of the first two instalments but adds more types of Pikmin and expands the playable characters to three, adding another layer of strategy as you switch between characters. This one is somewhat easier than Pikman (2001) and Pikman 2 (2004), which makes it a great starting point for players not accustomed to real-time strategy games, though the new…

JHENÉ AIKO Sailing Soul(s) Jhené has re-released her debut mix-tape on its 10th anniversary, on all major streaming platforms, as a thank you to her fans. A few collabs from the original were removed but bonus tracks, including Mirrors, 2 Seconds and Snapped have been added to the track list. With her 2020 album, Chilombo, boasting gold and platinum hits, Sailing Soul(s) allows listeners to appreciate her growth as an artist and songwriter who’s stayed true to her unique sound – a mix of neosoul, hip-hop and ambient R&B.…

PLANTS are essential for life on Earth. They provide humans and animals with food, shelter and medicine. The basic food for all organisms comes from plants and the process by which they convert the sun’s energy into nutrients is called photosynthesis, which uses chlorophyll – the pigment that makes plants green. Plants also use carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and release oxygen as a by-product. Without oxygen, animals and humans couldn’t breathe. For their part, most plants need sunlight, air, water, nutrients and space to survive. All life on Earth is concentrated in the biosphere. This a relatively thin layer around the planet’s surface that supports all living things. The biosphere is made up of the lithosphere (soil and rocks), hydrosphere (water) and atmosphere (gases). The hydrosphere includes all aquatic life…

THE past few weeks have been a roller coaster of emotions – sheer joy at welcoming a brand-new life and aching sadness that the father he loved so much will never meet his tiny granddaughter. But her grandad’s influence will always be part of her life, musician Jesse Clegg says. “My father was an amazing role model for me and now he’s an amazing role model to me as a father as well,” he says. “He always created a special place in his life for his family. He was always busy and had a lot going on, but he always made time for his family and gave us a sense that we were his No 1 priority.” The man he’s talking about needs no introduction – it’s Johnny Clegg, one…

Less than 48 hours after the BetterUp appointment was announced came reports that Harry had been hired by the daughter-in-law of media mogul Rupert Murdoch to fight the spread of misinformation. The 36-year-old prince joins KATHRYN MURDOCH, wife of Murdoch’s son JAMES, and 14 others as a celebrity commissioner at the Aspen Institute’s new Commission on Information Disorder. The company is one of America’s best-known think-tanks, whose mission is to build a “free, just and equitable society”. Harry, who has often called out the media in the past for biased and negative reporting, said in a statement: “The experience of today’s digital world has us inundated with an avalanche of misinformation, affecting our ability as individuals as well as societies to truly understand the world we live in.” SOURCES:DAILYMAIL.CO.UK,HARPERSBAZAAR.COM,THEGUARDIAN.COM,EDITION.CNN.COM,THESUN.CO.UK…

HE’S A bumbling bookseller, she’s a world-famous Hollywood actress – and a more unlikely pair you’re unlikely to find. Yet in the movie Notting Hill, ordinary William Thacker falls for gorgeous Anna Scott after a chance encounter in his shop. They say art imitates life but the love story between HUGH GRANT’s William and JULIA ROBERTS’ Anna in the 1999 hit flick seems so improbable it’s been dismissed as mere fantasy. Yet amazingly it seems the plot of the iconic romcom may have its roots in a real-life romance. If Hugh is to be believed, the character of Anna was inspired by Hollywood A-lister UMA THURMAN (50). Notting Hill writer Richard Curtis has never openly claimed the plot was inspired by a real-life relationship but said his inspiration “was imagining…

YOU know that feeling when you go to the hairdresser and she gets it just right? Not too radical but not too much the same as usual – just the perfect balance of freshness and familiarity to make you feel like you just want to be out and about. That’s the feeling I got as I looked at the lovely pages in this edition. They’ve been given a bit of a facelift but still feel like the same YOU that you know and love. You’ve given us a lot of feedback that we’ve taken very seriously – there’ll be less white text on dark backgrounds, for example. And we’re making sure that the size of the puzzles doesn’t shrink and that there’s room for you to make notes as you…

‘MADDOX WANTS TO LEGALLY CHANGE HIS LAST NAME TO JOLIE’ DIVORCE is a dime a dozen in Hollywood and couples once so loved-up often end up tearing each other apart with knives dripping with rancour and recrimination. But even by Tinseltown standards, this one is quite something. Maybe it’s because Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie seemed so perfect together – the golden couple to end all golden couples, parents to a picture-perfect rainbow brood of beautiful babes. And they all just seemed to love each other so darned much. Yet while it may have seemed like paradise to all of us, there was plenty churning away below the surface. And now, four-and-a-half years after the implosion of Brangelina, those knives are still being sharpened. At stake are the six children…

Download the CF-1E form (application for the registration of the domestic worker) at tinyurl.com/CFLABOUR. Download the PDF file and print pages 12-16. Once you’ve completed them you can scan them and email them to registrationCF@labour.gov.za or cfcallcentre@labour.gov.za with the following documents: ■ A completed CF-1E form ■ A copy of the identification document or passport and work permit of the employer (if they’re not a South African citizen) ■ Proof of the employer’s residential address ■ A copy of the ID, passport or work permit of the employee(s) ■ Or you can post the documents to: PO Box 955, Pretoria 0001. You’ll receive a confirmation to acknowledge your registration as well as a unique Compensation Fund number either by email or post for each employee you register. The number is…

‘Keep only those things that speak to your heart. Then take the plunge and discard all the rest. By doing this, you can reset your life and embark on a new lifestyle’– MARIE KONDO SIT just us or did lockdown bring out your inner Marie Kondo? Spending more time at home has meant many of us have had a little more time to get to those chores we put off so often. (Anyone else reorganising the pantry this weekend?) While your wardrobe might now be expertly arranged and spice jars relabelled, it might be time to look at your beauty stash. But it’s hard to know where to begin – there’s no easy way of neatly folding away blushers, for a start. “Getting organised in lockdown will give you some…

MEASUREMENTS ■ To fit ages 4-5 (6-7; 8-9; 10-11; 12-13) years ■ To fit chest 61 (66; 71; 76; 81) cm ■ Actual chest measurements 69 (74; 79; 84; 89) cm ■ Full length 54 (58; 62; 66; 68) cm ■ Sleeve length 16 (19; 22; 24; 26) cm MATERIALS NOTE The coat in the photo has been knitted with Stylecraft Life DK. There are several Stylecraft stockists throughout the country. Go to stylecraft-yarns.co.uk and click on international stockist to find your nearest stockist. ■ 3 (3; 4; 4; 5) x 100g balls of Style-craft Life DK in French Blue shade no 2447 ■ 1 pair each of 3,25mm and 4mm knitting needles ■ Cable needle ■ 7 buttons in an assortment of bright colours ■ Tapestry needle YARN INFORMATION…

Children are spending more and more time online these days and might start linking their self-worth to how many “likes” they get on social media, cautions Marita Rademeyer, a child psychologist from Pretoria. The pandemic has made things difficult, but don’t let online be the only place you let your child talk to friends or play games and don’t let them go on social media too often. Set an example by limiting your own screen time, Rademeyer says. Also make time to exercise together as a family. Or create opportunities for your children to safely connect with their friends so they can experience healthy social interaction and discover and express themselves in that space.…

ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL REACH OUT TO THE LESS FORTUNATE This is an excellent time in which to get involved in a neighbourhood activity, especially if it involves doing something for the less fortunate. You may even have to take the initiative and organise other people and their resources. This won’t only confirm your innate leadership skills, but a selfless act of kindness will restore something in your soul. You can pat yourself on the back for having done something worthwhile for the greater community. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 32, 3, 19, 41, 42, 26 TAURUS 20 APRIL – 20 MAY An intense situation in a relationship might see you having some concerns about its viability. Ask yourself if this is perhaps just an intense growth point and not…

PARADISE IN GAZA BY NIQ MHLONGO KWELA BOOKS Mpisi Mpisani is apoplectic with rage as he travels from Johannesburg to his home village to bury his mom who, it’s believed, was killed by his father through the use of sorcery. He swears he’ll murder his dad. However, more tragedy strikes when Mpisi’s eight-year-old son, Giyani, whom he takes on his journey, vanishes. As a migrant worker, Mpisi is soon forced to return to Joburg where he has a second wife, Ntombazi (mother of the missing Giyani), or risk losing his job. It’s a pain that’s unbearable for the heavily pregnant Ntombazi to bear when Mpisi breaks the news of their son’s mysterious disappearance. She orders him back to the village to find out what happened to their child while strange,…

Help with school projects All previous articles of YOU in the Classroom can be downloaded in PDF format. Go to you.co.za and click on the Classroom link. LEARN MORE To learn more about marine plants go to: tinyurl.com/ ocean-plants COPY: CUM LAUDE MEDIA. SOURCES: MSTWORKBOOKS.CO.ZA, WORLDS-EXOTIC-BEACHES.COM, SCIENCING.COM, THUNDERBOLTKIDS.CO.ZA, KIDS.FRONTIERSIN.ORG,OCEANSERVICE.NOAA.GOV,LEISUREPRO.COM,OCEANSERVICE.NOAA.GOV,CAPENATURE.CO.ZA,AF.MAPLEPLAINFC.COM,AF. LESKANARIS.COM,SCIENCEDAILY.COM,SCIENCING.COM,MIELIESTRONK.COM,OCEANA.ORG,LETSTALKSCIENCE.CA,BRITANNICA.COMBRITANNICA.COM…

1〉 How many players are in a soccer team? 2〉 Which country is famous for the Colosseum, pasta and pizza? 3〉 Which endangered animal is found only in the rainforests and mountains of the island of Madagascar? 4〉 How many of our 11 official languages feature in our national anthem? 5〉 How many years are there in a millennium? SOURCES: THE GUARDIAN.COM, BBC.COM, THECONVERSATION.COM, LIVESCIENCE.COM, NEWS.SKY.COM, NPR.ORG, DOGONEWS.COM, GUINNESSWORLDRECORDS.COM, NESTLÉ.COM, SAHISTORY.ORG.ZA, MEDIUM.COM, BUSINESSTECH.CO.ZA, ETYMONLINE.COM…

1 SHE’S MAD ABOUT DOGS The award-winning singer is allergic to cats, but it was love at first sight when she laid eyes on CHARLIE, a harlequin Great Dane, four years ago. “I love dogs. We recently got a Yorkshire Terrier puppy called Milo.” 2 SHE PUTS FAMILY FIRST Despite their 19-year age gap, Holly always makes time for her adopted sister, MIMI (7). “Our favourite thing to do is to bake. We love to spend quality time in the kitchen. It’s all about having fun and laughing.” 3 SHE’S A BUSINESSWOMAN Who runs the world? Girls! “I’m an independent artist,” Holly says. “I run a record label and my own production company where we produce multiple online shows.” 4 SHE’S A DIABETES ACTIVIST “When I…

The Duke of Sussex has been hired as the chief impact officer for Better-Up – a Silicon Valley startup that provides professional coaching, mental-health advice and “immersive learning”. The $1-billion (R15bn) company, which was formed in 2013, said it recognises Harry as a “humanitarian, military veteran, mental wellness advocate and environmentalist”. His duties will include improving product strategy and winning over charitable collaborations. Explaining his reasons – in a company blog post – for joining the mobile-based leadership development platform, Harry said he recognised a “shared passion” for helping people in the company’s CEO, ALEXI ROBICHAUX. The two met a year ago when Harry signed up for coaching with the company.…

‘Mornings are the hardest. I forget you’re gone. I can’t cry because of the fear that I will never stop’ – RILEY She’s had her fair share of grief, having lost her beloved brother to suicide, now actress RILEY KEOUGH is helping others deal with the loss of a loved one. Riley, the eldest granddaughter of Elvis Presley and daughter of Lisa Marie Presley (53), has completed training as a death doula at Los Angeles’ The Sacred Crossings Institute, which offers workshops and classes. “I think it is so important to be educated on conscious dying and death,” she says. “We prepare ourselves so rigorously for the entrance and have no preparation for our exit.” A death doula is someone who helps a dying person come to terms with their…