Innholdsfortegnelse for 20 May 2021 i You South Africa

FOR most of my adult life I battled to keep plants alive. I tried so hard! Yet herb after herb, succulent after succulent – even a cactus or two – fell to my black thumb. Once I received a gift from a botanist friend who assured me that even the worst plant parent couldn’t kill the plant he’d given me. It lasted less than six months. I’d buy “hardy” this and “sturdy” that but more often than not it ended badly. I either gave them too much or too little water. Or I put them in direct sun or in a place that didn’t have enough light. I just couldn’t get it right. But something happened in the past year. I don’t know if it’s me or if it’s the…

My pet hate is when someone, in mid-conversation, suddenly starts to sing what they’re trying to say in a falsetto. I find this really extremely embaaarrassing and irrrrritaaaating. BEV, EMAIL Instead of letting prisoners sit around idle in prison let them clean our highways, cities and streets. WENDY, MIDRAND The evil in people’s hearts is mirrored by the pollution in the world. The message from the documentary My Octopus Teacher (YOU, 6 May) is that people need saving in order to save the world. VANESSA, SIMON’S TOWN I’d like to suggest that YOU readers urgently get their flu shots. There are a lot of sick people out there. RICHARD BENSON, SMS The Consumer Protection Act is just such a joke (YOU, 29 April). I lodged a complaint a year ago…

‘OUR HOUSE IS BIG ENOUGH SO WE CAN STAY TOGETHER WITHOUT STEPPING ON ANYONE’S TOES’ SOUTH Africans have grown used to gobsmacking details coming out of the Zondo Commission into state capture – but one woman’s testimony really had jaws hanging on the floor. Norma Mngoma, dressed to the nines, hair perfect, long nails gleaming, earrings in place, dropped bombshell after bombshell. Over the course of six gruelling hours, she told in shocking detail how her husband Malusi Gigaba, who’s been a finance minister and home affairs minister, was wooed by the Gupta brothers with expensive cars, gold jewellery and bags of money. Once her testimony was done last month, Norma – who now goes by her maiden name – went away for a few days to get over the…

A PRIVATE schoolboy with a flair for rugby. A man with a love of farming. A relatively young ruler who holds the future of the Zulu nation in his hands. All these are ways to describe King Misuzulu Sinqobile ka-Zwelithini – the newly appointed leader of the largest ethnic group in South Africa, who’ll preside over 11 million people and some of the most fertile agricultural land in the country. Misuzulu (46) was recently named successor to his father, the late Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu – but his appointment was chaotic and intriguing enough to make anything offered up in Game of Thrones look tame. Add to this a cast of characters so large and complicated even Shakespeare would have a hard time unravelling it all. Here, in a nutshell, is…

I DON’T KNOW WHERE TO GO FROM HERE Q My manager has told me I will be retrenched at the end of the month as the company has no alternative but to cut back on staff. Although I thought this might be an option, I never thought it would happen to me as I’m a very diligent and responsible employee. I feel as if I’m being kicked in the teeth and punished for being loyal and hardworking! What do I do now? Leslie, email A Being retrenched has nothing to do with you and how good you are at your job, even though it feels like it does. It’s all about the company and the fact that it is compelled to retrench employees to survive. It is simply an unfortunate…

GEMINI 21 MAY – 20 JUNE THINGS FALL INTO PLACE As the Sun moves into your sign this week, you’ll have a sense that some areas of your life have fallen into place. It doesn’t matter if it’s a fantasy or reality – it’s your perspective that counts. With at least more work prospects than before on the horizon, you have reason to feel optimistic about the future and to see the glass as being half-full instead of half-empty. You may question a liaison or two at the time of the full moon. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 28, 7, 46, 38, 47, 24 CANCER 21 JUNE – 21 JULY You’ll have the opportunity to test out what it’s like to join forces with someone on a financial, emotional and physical level.…

The Big Bang Theory’s Kaley Cuoco stars in this nail-biting new series as Cassie Bowden, a US flight attendant and high-functioning alcoholic who flirts with a handsome stranger (Michiel Huisman from The Haunting of Hill House) on a flight to Bangkok,. She spends the night with him and when she wakes up the next morning he’s lying dead next to her with his throat slit. Unable to remember anything from the previous night, Cassie cleans up the crime scene and makes her escape back to the US. While being questioned about the murder by the FBI, she remembers flashes of the evening’s events, including that there was a third person with them at some point. This eight-episode show, from TV network HBO (Big Little Lies), costars Zosia Mamet (Girls) as…

KHALED KHALED DJ Khaled DJ Khaled’s 12th album is a party starter. For this 14-track album the DJ and producer has assembled a line-up of stars which reads like a who’s-who of contemporary hip hop and pop: Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Nas, Drake, Post Malone, 21 Savage, Justin Timberlake, Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber, Lil Baby, DaBaby, Migos, H.E.R., Roddy Ricch and Puff Daddy. The standout tracks include Paper by Cardi B, Greece, an RnB-flavoured track by Drake, and Sorry Not Sorry featuring Nas, Jay-Z and James Fauntleroy, with harmonies by the Hive and background vocals from Beyoncé.…

IN THE CLASSROOM ■ Teacher: If I had two hamburgers and you also had two, what would we have? Noah: Lunch. ■ Teacher: If you had 16 cows and two goats, what would you have? Cindy: Plenty of milk. ■ Teacher: You’re over an hour late and you only live around the corner. What took you so long? Tessa: I had to say goodbye to each of my pets before I left. ■ Teacher: How long does it take to say goodbye to a dog, a cat, a bird or a fish? Tessa: You don’t understand – I just got an ant farm. ■ Teacher: If I take a potato and divide it into two equal parts and divide it again into four equal parts, what would I have? Sam:…

VACCINE HESITANCY IN AFRICAN COUNTRIES The World Health Organisation (WHO) is encouraging doctors in several African countries to educate their citizens about coronavirus vaccines. People have been hesitant to get vaccinated, believing they don’t have enough information about the jab. This has meant a slowing down of the vaccine rollout programme in several countries and people remaining at risk of getting sick. It also means that in some cases, vaccines will pass their sell-by dates and have to be thrown away.…

516m The length of the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, Arouca 516, that recently opened in Arouca Geopark, Portugal. The bridge, which is 175m above the Paiva River, took two years to build. 90 New York’s Empire State Building turns 90 this month. It was completed in 1931 when the race was on to build the world’s tallest building. The Chrysler Building, also in NYC, was completed in 1929, but the Empire State was taller. 20 000 The number of fast-food toys owned by Filipino Percival Lugue. The 50-year-old holds the Guinness World Record for his toys collected from fast-food restaurants like McDonald’s, Burger King and a popular restaurant in the Philippines called Jollibee. His dream is to put the items on display in a museum.…

FEW lizards are as bizarre and fascinating as the satanic leaf-tailed gecko. Not many people have seen these critters in their natural habitat because they’re masters of camouflage. After all, these geckos look just like leaves! NAME Scientists’ name for this little character is Uroplatus phantasticus. Uroplatus is the Latin for “flat tail” and refers to the lizard’s broad leaf-like tail. Phantasticus means “unreal” and refers to its unique appearance. The common name for the gecko is “satanic” due to the horny protrusions above its eyes. Some of these geckos also have red eyes like devils. SIZE ON SCALE Adults usually are 3-6cm long, including the tail. They weigh only 10-30g. MALES VS FEMALES The mature male develops a hump at the base of its tail, which isn’t the case with…

MONEY was so tight when she was growing up she had to make do with playing with her cousin’s Barbies, dreaming of the day she’d own a doll of her own. Fast-forward several decades and Anette Ogden’s dream has come true in a big, big way. Now 63, Anette has a doll collection vaster than anything she could ever have imagined: more than 400 dolls stored in three Wendy houses in her backyard in Meyerton, Gauteng. Her collection includes Barbie dolls, cloth dolls, dolls made of papier-mâché and a pricey Reborn doll, which looks uncannily like a newborn baby. Her huge collection has earned her the nickname “the doll auntie” and it suits her just fine. She started restoring and collecting dolls when she retired from her job as an…

HE WAS so sure he was going to crush his wife they slept in separate bedrooms for years. His weight was affecting everything – his self-esteem, his relationship with his family and his sex life. At his heaviest, Paul Tuthill from Inverness in Scotland, tipped the scale at 368kg. The morbidly obese 44-year-old admits he was slowly eating himself to death. Paul, a former fitness enthusiast, started gaining weight after a back injury left him wheelchair bound. He got so big he couldn’t fit on the toilet. Unable to bathe or even go to the loo by himself, he slept in the living room with a commode. Having to rely on his wife Pauline to take care of him left him feeling like a burden to his family and he…

‘I feel more like a woman, somehow’ – BILLIE EILISH SHE’S best known for her androgynous style, so BILLIE EILISH’s fans were surprised when she shed her signature style recently to pose in vintage underwear for British Vogue’s June issue. The 19-year-old’s dramatic transformation attracted huge applause from many of her steadfast fans, including industry friends such as models Emily Ratajkowski and Hailey Bieber and fellow musician Meghan Trainor. But a host of fans swarmed Twitter to criticise the move, with many claiming her record label masterminded the look to keep her “relevant”. The sensual Vogue cover comes after Billie spent much of her time in the spotlight defiantly refusing to show her skin. “I never want the world to know everything about me. I mean, that’s why I wear…

LILY JAMES has come a long way since her demure Downton Abbey days. The 32-year-old is in full blonde bombshell mode as she transforms uncannily into Pamela Anderson for the upcoming limited series Pam & Tommy. The Brit stars alongside The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s SEBASTIAN STAN who plays Pam’s husband, Tommy Lee, in a comical look at the true story behind the illicit release of the couple’s famed honeymoon sex tape. In the photos Lily – best known for more chaste roles in Downton Abbey, Baby Driver and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again – slinks her way into a black leather vest and matching pants, with long blonde locks to match Pammy’s. In another shot, Sebastian (38) is shirtless and covered in tattoos to match the Mötley…

I have dyslexia and I’m not ashamed to say it. At school, reading aloud or having to do a spelling test was a nightmare. I still struggle to spell certain words. I’d like to thank everyone at YOU magazine for all the crossword puzzles you publish for your readers. They’ve helped me improved my general knowledge, and I’ve learnt many new words and improved my vocabulary. Winning the Blockbuster competition 1761 was the cherry on the cake. I’m in awe. LIZELLE STALEY, TABLE VIEW…

Whoever said you can’t have it all was obviously not referring to YOU Blockbusters – it’s got all the best brain games to make any puzzle fan happy! The latest issue, YOU Blockbusters No 26, is packed with crosswords, codebreakers, anagrams, sudoku-x-words, crypto quotes and so much more. It’s tough to put the magazine down – these puzzles are addictive! Go on, treat yourself and the puzzle fans in your life to copies of YOU Blockbusters No 26. Get your copy in stores now or order online at youstore.co.za. You can also contact Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com to order a copy. See your writing or news tips in print! Here are the email addresses you need for submitting material for publication. News ideas news@you.co.za Fiction stories@you.co.za Personal stories…

CITRUS CHICKEN The humble chicken gets a standing ovation in this delectable dish of sweet and tangy flavours, crispy chicken skin and juicy tender meat. Next time you see a lemon and orange lazing around in the kitchen, grab them and make this citrus chicken. The flavours are in the pan juices, so be sure to drizzle some over the chicken just before serving. SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 1 HOUR & 15 MIN 15ml (1T) crushed dried chillies 45ml (3T) chicken masala salt and pepper 4 garlic cloves, chopped 45ml (3T) oil 8-10 chicken pieces (2,5 kg) 1 lemon, sliced horizontally 1 orange, sliced horizontally 60ml (¼c) butter, melted TO SERVE rice and fresh green salad Preheat the oven to 220°C. 1 In a large bowl, combine the…

IF YOU own a car, you’ll know that it’s one of your biggest expenses – not only because of petrol but also maintenance and insurance. Service plans and insurance products are intended to protect you against risks and major expense, but they vary. When you buy a car, it usually comes with (or you will be given the option to buy) a maintenance product which covers general maintenance costs. This includes service plans, maintenance plans and warranties. The products offered by vehicle dealers differ, so it’s important that you carefully read the fine print before deciding which option to go for. This week we talk about what’s typically covered by service plans, maintenance plans and warranties, and where your insurance fits in. 1 SERVICE PLANS A service plan covers…

FROM a complex tale of middle-aged twins who’ve been raised in complete isolation to a genre-defying debut about real life colliding with the virtual world, we take a look at the six novels on the shortlist of this year’s Women’s Prize for Fiction. The prestigious £30 000 (R600 000) British award, which was previously known as the Orange Prize, is open to all female authors, irrespective of nationality, writing in English. It was launched in 1996 to recognise the literary talents of women, who are often overlooked in major contests such as the Booker Prize. Previous winners have included the likes of Zadie Smith, Tayari Jones and Rose Tremain. This year marks the first time that the shortlist consists of authors who have never been nominated for the award before.…

Big-game hunting is different to canned hunting in that hunters wait for and watch their prey or stalk the animals on the ground, looking for tracks and clues to find them in the wild. South Africa is a popular hunting destination due to its diverse range of game resources, which include elephants, buffalo and large antelopes. In some hunts trucks are used to pursue the animals, not only to catch up with them, but to make it impossible for them to escape the hunter.…

SHE was only 18 and it felt as if her world had been kicked out from under her. Stacey Abrams was getting her first taste of heartache: her boyfriend, Chad, told her he no longer wanted to go out with her. But rather than wallowing in a pity fest, Stacey did something that helped put the break-up into perspective. She headed over to her college computer lab and spent the evening painstakingly mapping out the next 40 years of her life. She put it all on a spreadsheet, all the things she planned to achieve without him – from studying law to making her mark in the world of politics and writing bestselling novels. Looking back now, getting her heart broken might have been the best thing that ever happened…

HER mother is a judge who presided over one of the most high-profile murder trials in recent years and her stepfather is judge president of the Western Cape division of the high court. But as far as Zara Samuels is concerned, that has nothing to do with anything – and she certainly isn’t about to back away from what she believes she deserves. Zara (19) is suing her mother, Gayaat Salie-Hlophe – the judge in the Jason Rohde murder trial – for maintenance. She claims her mom kicked her out of the house when she was in matric and refuses to support her. The teen is now a student at the University of Cape Town but her mother isn’t contributing a cent towards her tuition. Instead her dad, advocate Adrian…

Knit dresses are all the rage. They’re versatile and a great way to add frocks to your look this season. From mini and midi to maxi and strappy knit dresses, we show you how to make them a true statement piece for any occasion. Classic knit dresses are a wardrobe essential that can be easily accessorised and dressed up or down. Pair them with belts, luxe-gold and silver accessories and complete your look with comfortable boots and a coat or cardigan. COLOUR POP Make a style statement by pairing bright, eye-popping colours like orange and baby blue. Pair them with white and black accessories for a show-stopping look. NEUTRAL EDITS Tonal dressing is chic and one of the biggest trends among celebrities and fashionistas alike. Match neutral tones and add…

THURSDAY ■ TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON ★★★ 2011, 154 min, PG13, e.tv, 00:00. Sci-fi action. The third film in the series based on the toys. A race of good robots who can disguise themselves as machines battle their evil counterparts to reach a spaceship and learn its secrets. Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel. ■ A CROOKED SOMEBODY ★★★ 2017, 102 min, 16, M-Net, 02:40. Thriller. A fake psychic is kidnapped by a killer who thinks he knows his secret and bluffs his way into becoming famous. Rich Sommer, Clifton Collins Jnr. ■ CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE ★★★ 2009, 96 min, 16VSL, e.tv, 02:45. Action comedy. The sequel to Crank. The Chinese Mob steal a hitman’s heart and replace it with a battery powered one that requires regular jolts of electricity to…

‘THIS HAS BEEN AN AMAZING PROJECT AND WE’VE LEARNT SO MUCH, BUT IT WILL NEVER REPLACE THE HEART OF WHAT GOODLUCK IS: A BAND THAT MAKES ELECTRONIC MUSIC!’– JULES HARDING What was the inspiration behind the album? When lockdown hit, our industry was one of the those that took the biggest knock. We had to cancel six tours and we were in a bit of shock. One day, I was sitting at the piano and this emotional rendition of Rum & Cola just poured out of me. I played it to the boys [Ben Peters and Tim Welsh] and the idea to record an acoustic album was born! What’s Rum & Cola about? The original fun up-tempo dance track had a very easy-going message about being in a relationship that…

THE VANISHING HALF By BRIT BENNETT, Dialogue Twin sisters growing up in a black community in the American South run away at age 16, then separate and end up living in two very different worlds. It’s not just their living circumstances that differ but also their racial identities as the one sister secretly “passes” as white. Despite the distance and lies that separate them their bond remains. What the judges say “It’s a beautifully written novel and psychologically very complex. Twins are a perfect conceit,” says chair of the judges Bernardine Evaristo. PIRANESI By SUSANNA CLARKE, Bloomsbury Piranesi is a sweet and enthusiastic man who’s imprisoned in a labyrinthine house that’s magical, dangerous, beautiful and strange and consists of hall after endless marble hall. In some, bones of…

1〉 Which South African cricketer was nicknamed “White Lightning” for his record-breaking bowling skills? 2〉 In which country is St Basil’s Cathedral? 3〉 What is the national sport of Japan? 4〉 What type of animal is Baloo in The Jungle Book? 5〉 Where in the world would you find the Golden Gate Bridge? SOURCES: BBC.CO.UK, REUTERS.COM, APNEWS. COM, HISTORY.COM, SMITHSONIANMAG.COM, NEWS24.COM, NEWSFORKIDS.NET, NYTIMES.COM, DOGONEWS.COM, DISCOVERWILDLIFE.COM, BORN-FREE.ORG.UK…

THERE aren’t many things likely to distract you during a conversation with Malcolm Gladwell: the author is a veritable blizzard of curious facts, surprising anecdotes and flailing arms. But I find myself distracted nonetheless, because on the wall of his office in Hudson, New York, is a giant picture of Chairman Mao. Dressed in his signature grey suit and gently smirking, the murderous Chinese dictator hovers menacingly over the 57-year-old’s right shoulder. Malcolm finds the poster hilarious, explaining that he bought it at a garage sale 15 years ago and rediscovered it in a cupboard recently. “I thought how fun it would be, while transacting business at my desk, to have Mao visible over my shoulder,” he explains. “The idea of having this truly despicable tyrant reminding me of the…