Innholdsfortegnelse for 15 Jul 2021 i You South Africa

AT SOME point it became fashionable to talk about how stressed you are. Some even wear it as a badge of honour – a sign you’re really in the thick of things and pulling out all the stops to have it all. As you may have guessed, I’m not a fan of that way of thinking. A little bit of stress can spur you on and get things going but being stressed all the time is really bad for you and those around you. It can lead to all sorts of physical, emotional and social problems – and often you realise how dangerous it is only when it’s too late or at a critical stage. On page 36 you’ll find some excellent insight into what type of stress you’re dealing…

Give your kids the keys to unlocking language and communication. YOU Learn 4 Languages is a great way to help children learn what objects are called in their mother tongue, while older kids (and adults starting out) can learn how to say everyday words in other languages. Topics include the body, clothes, food, occupations and opposites in English, Xhosa, Zulu and Afrikaans. Get your copy in stores now, or order one online at youstore.co.za or through Johan Terblanche at 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@ media24.com. You can also buy a digital version at magzter.com. 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 web@you.co.za Original jokes chuckles@you.co.za Recipes recipes@you.co.za…

KNIT POLO NECKS POLO NECK VS MOCK NECK The classic polo neck provides warmth, covers the entire neck and can be folded over for a refined look. If you don’t want to go full-on polo neck, invest in a mock neck. It’s just as versatile but less constricting. You can wear both options underneath a dress or blazer for work-appropriate attire, or nail the casual vibe by pairing either piece with jeans or a skirt and boots. KNIT MOCK NECKS TIP Choose the right silhouette. For rounder faces, mock or polo necks that aren’t too high or too tight are not flattering. If you’re large-chested, steer clear of cropped, oversized pieces. PRINTED POLO NECKS PRINTED MOCK NECKS PLAIN POLO NECKS TIP When wearing a polo or mock neck, ensure your…

1. KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN When it comes to keeping her skin healthy, the reality TV star uses fresh aloe vera. She also keeps a few plants in her home to use on herself and her kids when they get sunburn. “Used topically, aloe gel taken straight from the plant is a cure-all for many skin conditions, including dry skin, burns (including sunburn) and irritations like eczema,” Kourtney says on her lifestyle website poosh.com. 2. DREW BARRYMORE In a series of posts on her Instagram page, the actress documented before and after pictures of her skin that had a “giant bite or reaction”. “Figuring I had nothing to lose, I dug out the meat of the live plant stalk,” Drew wrote. She placed that over the problem area for a few hours…

HIS WORDS STILL HURT ME Q My ex-husband and I divorced 30 years ago because he became abusive and our relationship was destructive. We were only married for two years. He went to the border, was shot at, traumatised and came back a changed man. That was why we got divorced – because he came back with PTSD and became abusive. Since then he’s had a chequered life. He got married three more times and has now eventually ended up in a retirement village and divorced for the fourth time. His brother, who is very affluent, is supporting him because he’s lost everything due to his heavy drinking and womanising. Somehow, I feel sorry for him even though I stopped loving him long ago. So I got in touch with…

Fancy yourself a joker? Email original jokes to chuckles@you.co.za or send them to Chuckles, YOU, PO Box 7167, Roggebaai 8012, and we may publish them on this page. BEST MAN A guy takes his new girlfriend to a soccer match. A substitute is sent onto the field and as he runs to take his position, the guy says to his girlfriend, “Look at that fellow. I expect him to be our best man next year.” His girlfriend smiles widely, snuggles closer to him and says, “That’s the strangest marriage proposal I’ve ever heard but it doesn’t matter, my darling – I accept!” TRUE LOVE If you love something, set it free. If it comes back, it was, and always will be yours. If it never returns, it was never yours…

There aren’t a lot of choices when it comes to baseball videogames on modern consoles, especially if you’re looking for a realistic simulation of America’s favourite pastime. Fortunately, MLB (Major League Baseball) the Show has been a consistently great franchise since 2014 and 2021’s offering is no different. There’s a wealth of options for interact with each aspect. There are at least three different options for batting, fielding and pitching – great new additions for hardcore players that let you control every part of your play. The presentation and menus are slick and simple to navigate and there’s a great variety of game modes, from full seasons and single player careers to home-run derbies. In terms of graphics, the game looks great, and each team’s real-life stadium and players are…

CATHERINE frowned as she pulled out the rogue white hair from her fringe. She held it up to inspect. It felt coarse and wiry. “If you keep doing that, you’ll end up bald one day.” Her hairdresser, Robert was flapping open a black plastic gown to protect her clothes before he began cutting her hair. She looked into the mirror at his reflection, as she’d so often done. “But I’m too young to get white hairs,” she said. “I’m only 35.” Then she bit her lip at her lack of tact. Robert’s hair had gone grey before he turned 30. He now wore it in a sophisticated cropped style. It certainly suited him. Like everything else about him. He’d always reminded her of George Clooney, with his velvety voice and…

SPAIN HUMAN TOWER FESTIVAL The traditional festival of human towers recently took place in the Spanish medieval city of Valls after being on hold for 15 months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The festival, which started in Catalonia in the 18th century, sees different teams building castells, or towers, out of their bodies. All participants, whose aim is to build the highest and most complex human tower, had to test negative for the corona-virus during rehearsals as well as before the performance. This year, towers were only allowed to consist of a maximum of 50 people, while in past years teams were made up of about 500 people. ISRAEL NEW ANCIENT HUMAN DISCOVERED Scientists at Tel Aviv University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered a new early human…

WHO’D want to marry me, a dwarf from Wales?” This is something James Lusted often used to wonder. At just more than a metre tall he couldn’t imagine finding Miss Right – but he hadn’t reckoned on meeting Chloe Roberts. She saw James for his heart and his mind and soon fell head over heels. At 1,66m tall, Chloe towers over James, who’s 1,09m tall – and it makes them the couple with the biggest height difference in the world, according to Guinness World Records. “What an amazing feeling to know we officially hold the title for the greatest height differential of a different sex married couple,” James posted on Instagram. “We’re so proud and honoured.” The 33-year-old from Colwyn Bay in Wales was born with diastrophic dysplasia, a rare…

It’s scary to think these two lovebirds almost never met. NICOLE DA SILVA had turned down a friend’s invite to a braai because she was wrapping up her show at 5FM. But it’s a good thing her friend twisted her arm because that’s how the radio DJ met her husband, CHRISTOPHER WINGROVE. The couple recently tied the knot in a romantic garden ceremony in Johannesburg. While the pandemic may have dashed their big wedding plans, Nicole tells YOU there wa still plenty to be merry about. “We decided to marry ahead of our planned celebration because nothing is certain,” she says. “We might not have had the celebration we were planning, but we didn’t want our marriage to be on hold.” After saying their I dos in their officiator’s garden,…

Former Smallville actress Allison Mack was sentenced to three years in prison for her involvement with the cult group Nxivm. Allison, who played Chloe Sullivan on the hit show, is required to spend three years in supervised release after serving her prison term and has to pay a fine of $20 000 (R28 000). In a letter which Allison submitted as part of the sentencing memorandum, she says her involvement with Nxivm was the “biggest mistake and regret” of her life. She also apologised to the people she’s harmed by her actions. Nxivm was engaged in sex trafficking, forced labour and racketeering, while purporting to be a multi-level marketing company. “I’m sorry to those of you that I brought into Nxivm,” the actress wrote. “I’m sorry I ever exposed you…

‘SHE SPOKE IN ENGLISH AND SAID, “OH MY GOD, WHAT’S HAPPENED?”’ IT WAS the place she’d come to in moments of quiet contemplation. Surrounded by lush greenery and her favourite flowers, Kensington Palace’s Sunken Garden was where Princess Diana found solace, particularly during the last tumultuous years of her life following her divorce. And now her effigy looms large in her beloved garden – a reminder to all of her lasting legacy as not only a humanitarian, but as a devoted mother, fashion icon and all-round royal trailblazer who wasn’t afraid to break the rules if it was something she believed in. As her troubled sons, Prince William (39) and Prince Harry (36), set aside their personal grievances to unveil their mother’s new statue on 1 July, on what would…

IT WAS supposed to be a regular fare for Johannesburg taxi-cab driver Maqawe “Mike” Mpabanga – instead it turned into an unforgettable experience for him and his female passenger. The woman went into labour as he was driving her to hospital and Mike had to pull over and help deliver her baby. “It was an extraordinary experience,” he tells YOU. And it meant the world to the woman and her husband, who asked him to name their newborn. Mike (43) started his own transport business in 2013, doing transfers and tours for international study groups. He found himself in a jam when lockdown hit last year and business came to a standstill. To support his family, the father of two signed up to be a driver for an e-hailing service.…

TONE IT DOWN PLAY WITH TEXTURE Keep it chic and simple in a knit-ribbed mock neck and pleated pleather skirt combo. The look is still well-balanced but not too dressy. The muted tonal pieces with texture are perfect for work and play. TIP Match knit-ribbed tops with pleated skirts in textured fabrics, like pleather and velour, for understated cohesion and to add dimension to a subdued colour palette. PLAY WITH COLOUR Build a colour-block look with ease by layering well. Opt for basic toned polo necks and build on your palette with bold accessories and fluffy jackets in burgundy or pink. TIP Colour-block with a light base hue and add darker colours in complimentary shades. Denim is a good binding piece for colour-block looks. GLAM IT UP PLAY WITH PRINT…

THE South African Revenue Service (Sars) taxes you in accordance with your marriage contract. This is probably one of the last things you think about when getting married but it can affect your tax assessment. Here’s a brief explanation of what you need to know. 1 MARRIAGE IN COMMUNITY OF PROPERTY When you’re married in community of property, it means the assets (for example property or an investment) and liabilities (for example money owed on a personal loan) both parties bring into the marriage and subsequently accumulate belong to both parties. If you’re unsure whether you’re married in or out of community of property check whether you have an antenuptial contract. If you don’t have one, you’re automatically married in community of property. When you complete your tax return, you’ll…

A rich man dies. In his will he states that when his dog dies he is to have a funeral and whoever conducts the funeral will get a million rand. When the dog dies the executor starts asking various ministers of the cloth if they will conduct the funeral. All refuse. Finally he asks this old country preacher if he will conduct the funeral. “Why, brother, I don’t do dogs’ funerals!” he replies. “Okay” the executor says, “but the person who conducts this funeral gets one million rand!” The preacher replies, “Now, wait a minute – you didn’t tell me this dog was a Christian!”…

■ The Tour de France is a gruelling 3 300-km road event that takes place over three weeks, with cyclists competing through the peak of the European summer. ■ Each part of the race is called a stage. Riders’ times for all stages are added up for an overall winner to emerge. ■ Between 1984 and 2009 shorter women’s racing events such as La Course were held. These events were hosted by different organisations but started losing popularity and were eventually scrapped. ■ Amaury Sport Organisation, which organises the Tour de France, has confirmed they will be hosting the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in July 2022. ■ It’s set to be an eight-day race but participants hope that in time it will be extended to be as long…

1 How many colours would you find on Brazil’s flag? 2 True or false: Malawi is a landlocked country. 3 Which car manufacturer makes the Polo model? 4 In which game is a “Grandmaster” accomplished? 5 In which South African province would you find the Big Hole? SOURCES: KIDS.BRITTANICA.COM, HISTORY.COM, BUSINESSINSIDER.CO.ZA, DOGONEWS.COM, KIDSNEWS.COM.AU, REUTERS.COM, NEWS18.COM, METRO.CO.UK, GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORG , BBC.CO.UK, THEGUARDIAN.COM…

IT WAS his brother’s funeral and it was clear to everyone there that Royd Tolkien was nervous and heartbroken. But as he prepared to deliver a eulogy about his beloved Mike, something happened that left assembled family and friends frozen in horror. It almost seemed to happen in slow motion: walking up to the front of the crematorium chapel, Royd tripped, knocking his head against the podium. For a few moments an awkward silence prevailed and then a friend rushed forward to help. But Royd, who’s the great-grandson of The Hobbit author JRR Tolkien, quickly recovered, picked himself up, positioned himself at the lectern and reached into his pocket. The piece of paper he pulled out and held up had two words on it. “TRIP OVER,” it said. Tripping up…

What’s your advice for the next Miss South Africa? Be authentic. I had to remain true to the township girl I was and embrace that. What are you looking for in a winner? She’s confident, fiercely authentic and ready and willing to take on the responsibility of becoming a leader. I’m also looking for warmth. What do you miss most about being Miss SA? I miss the perks and the excitement of waking up every day knowing you’ve got this incredible job. What’s your advice for the next Miss South Africa? Always be someone who crowns her nation in glory and not just wears the crown for herself. What are you looking for in a winner? Someone who is well aware of the social and global issues that face this…

Although rumours of a secret wedding have been swirling for weeks, there’s no doubt this time that Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have tied the knot. The couple, who got engaged in October 2020, reportedly applied for their wedding licence on 29 June and got hitched over Independence Day weekend (4 July). The ceremony took place at Blake’s Oklahoma ranch, where witnesses claim he built a chapel for the rustic ceremony. Gwen (51) and Blake (45) began dating in 2015 after meeting as coaches on The Voice. At the time the rocker and country superstar were both newly divorced. In July 2015 Shelton filed for divorce from his second wife, Miranda Lambert, after four years of marriage. Then, just weeks later, Stefani and Gavin Rossdale shocked fans by calling it…

I’m always impressed by the Young YOU kids pages (despite being Old ME) and I just love your brand extension Did You Know? Our Awesome Planet, a superb publication! If only geography lessons of yore were so awesome . . . but luckily you’re never too old to learn. YOU should get an award for this public service. EMILE SHREVE, BARRYDALE What a sweetly funny short story by Emile Emtoch (YOU, 24 June). We need more of the same to lighten the numbing despair at the daily disasters. FICTION FAN, EMAIL All the school disruptions makes me glad my children are all done with school. Now matrics are having their midyear exams scrapped so they can play catch-up because of all the schooling they lost last year. Matric should be…

SPAGHETTI AND BEEF RAGU Instead of mince, I like using lean stewing beef for this ragu. Apart from tomatoes, the dish also contains carrots and celery. Bucatini (hollow spaghetti) is now available in supermarkets. It’s made with 100% durum wheat, which has a lower GI than bread flour. I also use mozzarella cheese which has less fat than cheddar. SERVES 8 PREPARATION: 30 MIN COOKING: 2 HOURS 45ml (3T) oil about 1kg lean stewing beef cubes salt and pepper 1 packet (200g) lean shoulder bacon, cubed 6 garlic cloves, chopped 3 onions, chopped 4 carrots, peeled and grated 4 celery sticks, chopped 250ml (1c) red wine 45ml (3T) apple vinegar a handful chopped basil or rosemary 2-3 cans (400g each) tomato and onion mix (without preservatives) 1 sachet (50g) tomato…

A MIRACLE INGREDIENT It’s a humble plant commonly found in South Africa and it’s not just popular because everyone is buzzing about it on social media – it really works. As a medicinal plant, aloe vera has been used for thousands of years to treat various ailments. Aloe gel, the clear substance found inside the leaves, is an ingredient rich in antioxidants that should form part of any woman’s skincare armour. It contains vitamins A, C and E – all antioxidants that neutralise damaging free radicals. Aloe gel is also a natural source of vitamin B and contains the minerals calcium, chromium, copper, selenium and magnesium as well as various fatty acids. The gel can be applied topically in its raw form or blended into beauty products. It can also…

CANCER 21 JUNE – 21 JULY YOU HAVE MUCH TO BE GRATEFUL FOR With the Sun still in your sign and harmonising with Neptune in another water sign, it can only mean that you’re in your element right now. Enjoy the feeling of positivity and do count all your blessings – gratitude is a great way of improving overall well-being. It’s an ideal time in which to pay attention to a spiritual practice, however you personally define or express that notion. A love calamity is bound to bring you back down to reality with a bit of a bang. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 24, 10, 16, 36, 23, 27 LEO 22 JULY – 22 AUG You could be inclined to take life easy this week and if you can, take some…

THURSDAY ■ A BRIDE’S NIGHTMARE ★★ 2021, 90 min, 16, M-Net, 02:45. Thriller. After escaping from her fiancé’s delusional ex-girlfriend who kidnapped her on their wedding day, a woman begins to wonder whether the ex’s claims that her fiancé is abusive might be true. Brittany Underwood. ■ BOY GENIUS ★★ 2019, 94 min, PG, M-Net, 04:25. Comedy. A 12-year-old socially awkward genius and a mystery writer team up to figure out who framed the kid’s older brother for theft. Rita Wilson, Nora Dunn. FRIDAY ■ BARBIE AND THE MAGIC OF PEGASUS ★★★ 2005, 83 min, A, e.tv, 14:30. Animated fantasy. The sixth film in the series. A princess discovers secrets about her family after a winged horse rescues her from an evil wizard. ■ ZU: WARRIORS FROM THE MAGIC MOUNTAIN…

Comedy drama. Strait-laced suburban teenager Mo (Locke & Key’s Griffin Gluck) idolises his older best friend, Zeke (Saturday Night Live comedian Pete Davidson), an aimless drug-dealing college dropout and the ex-boyfriend of his sister (Emily Arlook from Grown-ish). In spite of his parents’ concern about Zeke’s influence, Mo chooses to spend most of his time with his BFF. But as he comes of age under Zeke’s destructive guidance, Mo experiences the consequences of his actions and recognises what he needs to do to move forward and grow up. This quirky and unconventional coming-of-age film is the debut of writer-director Jason Orley and has a great ensemble of actors. Gluck creates an authentic performance while Davidson is oddly endearing, and the friendship and conversations between the characters feel natural. Although it’s…

HOW TO SAVE A LIFE By EVA CARTER Mantle I didn’t have great expectations when I started reading this book – going by the big red heart on the cover it looked like it was going to be really schmaltzy. But what a surprise it turned out to be. It’s almost midnight on 31 December 1999 and Kerry is hoping to be kissed so she can avoid going into the new millennium as the only 17-year-old in Brighton “who’s never snogged another human being”. But instead it’s she who ends up performing the kiss of life on Joel, a promising young soccer star whom she’s always secretly fancied, as she and her best friend, Tim, desperately try to save him after he has cardiac arrest. That life-or-death situation will change…

Weather word search The words in the list below are all hidden in the grid – horizontally, vertically or diagonally, backwards or forwards. Find and circle them. Froggy fun Which of blocks 2-10 are not part of the main pic? Catch that fly! Help Incy Wincy reach the centre of the web, but avoid the raindrops! Dot to dot A centrosaurus is six metres long and it is a herbivore (an animal that only eats plants). Find five differences Find 10 objects hidden in the picture Bobsleigh your way to the finish line Find two identical umbrellas Find 12 differences Beanie sudoku Cut out the beanies then paste them in the grid so that each column and each row has one of each beanie. Match the brollies Make sure the…

THE TOMORROW WAR SA actress Nomzamo Mbatha (left) and the film’s star Yvonne Strahovski, who’s pregnant with her second child, turned heads at the Los Angeles premiere. MARY J BLIGE The singer dazzled in Alexandre Vauthier at the premiere of her documentary, My Life, in New York. REGINA KING The actress (in Versace) was honoured by storytelling nonprofit organisation The Moth at its annual Moth Ball fundraiser in New York. JODIE TURNER-SMITH The British actress stood out in Gucci at an LA screening of her movie Zola. FLORENCE PUGH The actress rocked a Miu Miu ensemble at the London premiere of her film Black Widow. RACHEL LINDSAY The lawyer-turned-reality TV star glowed in emerald green at the Daytime Emmys in LA. GOSSIP GIRL The reboot show’s stars (from left) Jordan…