Innholdsfortegnelse for 09 Sep 2021 i You South Africa

HER face has been beaming into our living rooms, her death filling our news feeds. Babita Deokoran’s murder has deeply shocked South Africans, who are no strangers to horrific crimes. Babita was someone’s mother, sister, colleague and friend. She loved to cook and read. She enjoyed being with her family, the people she loved most in the world. But most of all, what shines through in Maxine Peters’ story on pg 10 is that Babita was a woman of conviction who was willing to do what was right, no matter the personal cost. President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed her as a hero for her work in exposing corruption. But it’s not enough to just pay tribute – her death shouldn’t be in vain and the rot she worked so hard to…

THEIR romance has always fascinated people. She, the Olympic swimmer from South Africa with the same movie-star looks as his late mother, Grace Kelly. He the dashing, much older playboy prince at the helm of the tiny principality of Monaco. Romantics rejoiced as they tied the knot in a magnificent ceremony at the Pink Palace and oohed and aahed when they welcomed twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella in 2014. Since then, like most married couples, Princess Charlene and Prince Albert have had their share of ups and downs, some of which have made for rather salacious headlines. Yet they’ve always emerged united. But rumours of a rift are growing by the day as Her Serene Highness remains in South Africa. Will she ever return, many are asking. Or is…

CLASSICAL music plays on an antique radio set as the two smiling men are photographed in the stylish Johannesburg home. Here in the heart of Linden, at the home of fashion designer Gert-Johan Coetzee and his husband, Vicky Visagie, things seem to be pretty much the same as whenever we’ve visited before. The two playfully tease each other, laughing at each other’s jokes, just as they’ve done for the past 17 years. There’s no sign of anything being amiss, not even a hint of animosity between the pair. “I never thought I’d be sitting in this living room – where we’ve experienced so much joy over the years – to share this news with the world,” Gert-Johan (33) says evenly. Then he drops the bomb. “Vicky and I are in…

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BRILLIANT / EXCELLENT / WORTHWHILE / SO-SO / IF YOU MUST A Allages D Drugs H Horror L Language N Nudity P Prejudice PG Parentalguidance S Sex V Violence THURSDAY ■ LET HIM GO ★★★ 2020, 113 min, 16, 02:45. Thriller. A retired sheriff and his wife try to save their only grandson from a family of criminals. Diane Lane, Kevin Costner. ■ ADVENTURES OF THOMAS AND FELIX ★★★ 2017, 72 min, PG, M-Net, 04:40. Adventure. A 10-year-old boy and his imaginary friend escape from the summer camp where his parents sent him to make real friends. Bryce Gheisar, Delaney Wingrove. FRIDAY ■ OVER THE HEDGE ★★★ 2006, 83 min, A, e.tv, 14:30. Animated adventure. A raccoon tricks some forest animals into helping him steal food from humans. Voices: Bruce…

THE RED SEA DIVING RESORT True-life thriller. This movie is based on the incredible true story of how Mossad agents devised a daring scheme in the early ’80s to rescue Ethiopian Jews from a Sudanese refugee camp and take them to Israel. Chris Evans (Captain America in the MCU) stars as Israeli agent Ari Levinson who has an idea to reopen an abandoned seaside hotel as cover while smuggling the refugees to waiting Israeli ships at night. He assembles a team that include a freedom fighter (The Wire’s Michael K Williams), a flight attendant (Haley Bennett), a doctor (Alessandro Nivola) and a diver (Michiel Huisman from The Flight Attendant). But their plans soon attract the attention of a ruthless Sudanese army colonel (Perry Mason’s Chris Chalk). With so many great…

SHE’S always loved books. As a little girl she used to spend hours examining her parents’ bookshelves. As she leafed through some of the books, Paula Hawkins would notice the pages almost looked as if they’d been burnt. A while back she learnt there’s a name for this – and The Girl on a Train author shares this with her readers in the opening pages of her new book, A Slow Fire Burning. “Slow Fire refers to the process by which paper in books becomes brittle over time as a result of acidification,” she writes. “The acid comes from within the paper itself. The paper has the seeds of its own destruction within its fibres.” For Paula this seemed like the perfect metaphor to weave into her third offering because…

PRINCESS SOFIA SWEDEN The Duchess of Värmland (36) is wife of Prince Carl Philip, son of Swedish king Carl XVI Gustaf. Before marrying Carl Philip in 2015, Sofia Hellqvist was a model and starred on Swedish reality show Paradise Hotel. Her outfits meet a certain regal standard, but she isn’t afraid to incorporate the latest trends, bright colours or statement-making accessories into her wardrobe. PRINCESS CLAIRE LUXEMBOURG While studying at Collège Alpin International Beau Soleil, Claire Lademacher (36) met Prince Félix of Luxembourg and the two married in 2013. Now known as Princess Claire of Luxembourg, the royal often steps out in feminine frocks and chic headwear ranging from hats to fascinators and, of course, tiaras. QUEEN LETIZIA SPAIN Before marrying King Felipe VI in 2004, the gorgeous Spanish royal…

In life one needs to always be positive. You need to believe in yourself and never let anyone judge your future. Of course life can be challenging but don’t you ever let that obstruct you from reaching your goals. Believe in yourself. LETLADI WA GA-MPHAHLELE, MARALALENG I enjoyed reading about the Swedish royals and little Julian’s christening (YOU, 2 September). What a beautiful family. They seem far less complicated and much happier than their troubled British counterparts. LULU, CAPE TOWN Covid is so frightening. It seems to spare many people, even those with comorbidities, yet cruelly takes the lives of healthy, fit people. It’s so random and scary. I can’t wait for my second vaccine. ELLY, EMAIL I’m inspired by, and a little jealous of, Charlize Theron’s close relationship with…

In the event that Princess Charlene and Prince Albert should decide to divorce it would be a costly and complicated matter. He’s one of the wealthiest royals in the world with assets valued at more than $1 billion (about R14,5bn), including land in Monaco and France. Charlene’s net worth is reported to be $150 million (about R2,25bn), so she wouldn’t be financially crippled should they go their separate ways. It’s not known whether they have a prenuptial agreement or how custody of the twins would work in the event of a split.…

In YOU’s previous article (11 March 2021), we incorrectly implied that both Aude Geoffroy and Jens Herf were members of Genesis. Aude has never been a member of the scheme. A statement in the article also said, “Genesis refused to pay for the emergency procedure”, and quotes Jens as saying, “They said the costs were too high”. As Aude was not a member of Genesis, this is incorrect. She did, however, have medical insurance with Affinity Health. The article also incorrectly stated that a complaint of negligence had been laid against Genesis. It was also incorrectly stated that Genesis was ordered by the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) to honour medical bills that amounted to “hundreds of thousands of rands”. In fact, a total of R80 000 of Aude’s medical…

Proudly SA products are often available only from salons but they tend to cost less than their imported counterparts. Many of the local products boast natural, cruelty free, ethically and sustainably produced origins, which is important not just for your carbon footprint and saving local jobs but also because you know exactly what goes into the formulations you use. Local is not only lekker but cheaper too, thanks to lower distribution costs and packaging that tends to follow the “naked” or sustainable ethos. Imported brands charge you for packaging and distribution in addition to the ingredients. In the case of those displayed in a spa or salon, you’re also paying a premium for shelf space and the experience. STOCKISTS AFRAKARI AT AFRAKARI.CO.ZA; AFRICAN EXTRACTS AT DIS-CHEM; APIVITA AT ARCSTORE.CO.ZA; CLICKS…

Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreletapark 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za. SHE’S MAKING ME PAY FOR HER TRAUMA Q My ex-wife went to the police and lodged a charge of sexual abuse against me. I divorced her because she’s unhinged and obsessed with the idea of sexual abuse because she was abused as a child. As soon as our daughter was born she started behaving in a very strange manner. I wasn’t allowed to come near our daughter and have not even bathed her once. My daughter wasn’t allowed to speak to men and couldn’t go for play dates at her friends’ homes. I tried to talk to my ex-wife and get her to seek professional help but she insisted there’s nothing wrong with her. Now that we’re divorced…

A PRIVATE CONVERSATION A man is trying to watch his soccer team on TV. However, his wife and daughter are having a heated conversation nearby. “They’re talking so loud, I can’t hear the TV,” the man thinks to himself. Finally, he can’t take it anymore and decides to say something. “Shh! I can’t hear a thing,” he says. His irritated wife turns to him in anger and says, “It’s a private conversation. You’re not supposed to hear!” WHO’S THE WINNER? A tired-looking dad is at a miniature golf course on a hot day with his three children who are constantly bickering. “Who’s winning?” a passerby asks cheerfully. “I am,” one says. “No, I am,” another says. “No,” the father replies wearily, “their mother is!” WISHFUL THINKING A lady rubs a…

EVIL SEASON 2 Starts Wednesday 8 September at 21:30. This quirky, engaging series was created by Robert and Michelle King (The Good Wife), who seem to delight in continually wrong-footing the audience and subverting expectations in a fun, fresh way. Evil is reminiscent of The X-Files but instead of focusing on aliens, it’s about debunking religious-themed supernatural occurrences. Mike Colter (Luke Cage) plays Catholic priest-in-training David Acosta, who investigates cases of demonic possession with the help of forensic psychologist Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers from West-world), an atheist, who helps him discern whether the affected person needs an exorcism or a psychiatrist. They also get help from tech expert Ben (Aasif Mandvi), a non-practising Muslim, who searches for technological explanations for weird phenomena. The engaging Colter and Herbers have a Mulder-Scully…

Hot-tempered Laura is in a spot of bother after having been seen leaving the scene of a crime with blood on her clothes. It’s a houseboat on Regent’s Canal in London and it soon emerges that its occupant, 23-year-old Daniel, has been stabbed to death. As the chief suspect, Laura doesn’t do herself any favours because her memory is very unreliable due to a tragic accident that befell her as a child – she thinks she didn’t do it but can’t say for sure. But if it wasn’t her, who was it? Turns out there were other people who had plenty of reason to want Daniel dead. In addition to his murder, there’s a litany of other crimes, including abduction, sexual assault, hit-and-run and plagiarism – and on top of…

OVER the past few weeks, 162 national teams gathered to take part in the Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan. The event took place after a year-long delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Paralympics, shortened from Parallel Olympics (which means running alongside), is held every four years. It follows the Olympic Games and takes place in the same host city. The athletes, who compete in sports like wheelchair rugby, archery, athletics, swimming, badminton and boccia (a ball sport like bowls), all have physical, mental or sensory disabilities. Although they face constraints, they show the world the true meaning of determination. This is why the Paralympics is a testimony to courage, determination, inspiration and equality. Over the years the event has grown from just a few hundred athletes to thousands. For the…

HEART OF GOLD After bagging a silver medal at this year’s Olympics, Polish javelin thrower MARIA ANDREJCZYK has auctioned it off for $125 000 (about R1,8 million). The athlete decided to donate the money towards life-saving surgery for Miłoszek Małysa, an eight-month-old baby with a serious heart condition. “The true value of a medal always remains in the heart,” Andrejczyk said. Polish convenience chain store Żabka Polska won the auction but insisted Andrejczyk, a bone cancer survivor, keep her Olympic honour.…

1 What animal appears on our R50 banknote? 2 True or false: Elephants carry their young for more than a year before giving birth? 3 Who painted the Mona Lisa? 4 James and the Giant Peach was written by which author? 5 What was the name of the tropical storm that recently caused flooding in New Jersey, USA? SOURCES: NOBELPRIZE.ORG, NBCNEWS. COM, BBC.CO.UK, RTE.IE, LIVESCIENCE. COM, REUTERS.COM, BUSINESSTECH. CO.ZA, VICE.COM, GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORG…

IT WAS the best kind of déjà vu. The Springboks were again a single penalty kick away from a series victory over the British and Irish Lions, just as they were 12 years ago when the touring side last played here. And once again it was substitute flyhalf Morné Steyn who took aim at the goal posts, looking barely a day older than 12 years ago. There it was – the same smooth kick that sent the ball sailing over the crossbar and the Boks were victorious once more with a final score of 19-16. It’s a rugby fairytale, not only for the fans, but for Morné (37), whose return to the Bulls and the Boks has been the subject of scorn in some quarters. “It’s time for a glass…

‘SHE’S CREATED A REAL STYLE IN THE FASHION AND BEAUTY SPACE’ SUFFICE to say her work, work, work, work, work has paid off – and then some. She’s one of the biggest music stars and the first black woman to head a luxury fashion brand – and now she’s officially a billionaire too. Forbes magazine, tab-keeper on the rich, the famous and the staggeringly successful, recently reported that Robyn Rihanna Fenty had climbed into the heady world of dollar billionaires. She’s worth an eye-watering $1,7 billion (R25,5bn), making her the wealthiest female musician in the world and the second-richest female entertainer on the planet, right behind Oprah Winfrey. And she’s only 33 years old. Rihanna is best known as a hit-making musician but it’s her cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty, that’s…

MARC LOTTERING with Hamilton & Phoenix “I take a hollow doggy toy and fill it with a blend of fat-free yoghurt and shredded doggy biltong. I freeze it overnight then feed it to them the next day. This treat keeps them busy for at least an hour. We all win!” LIEZEL VAN DER WESTHUIZEN’s Leia “I did a doggy birthday party for my rescue pup, complete with a cake from Woof Cakes – they do specialised puppy birthday parties – and other decorations.” ELANA AFRIKA-BREDENKAMP with Poppie Loppie & Kristoff “These two are spoilt for sure. Whenever I buy new blankets for my kids, the dogs get new blankets of their own from the kiddies’ section. I just wish Kristoff would stop eating his!” SORISHA NAIDOO’s Bubbles, Buttercup, Blossom, Max,…

There was a time he raved about being part of history. In fact, SPENCER ELDEN loved being on the 1991 Nirvana album cover (BELOW RIGHT) so much he recreated it for the album’s 10th, 20th and 25th anniversaries. But now he’s singing a different tune. It all started when Spencer, who appeared as a naked baby on the Nevermind album cover, invited Nirvana’s surviving members, Dave Grohl (52) and Krist Novoselic (56), to be part of his art show in 2016, but was repeatedly referred to their managers and lawyers. “Why am I still on their cover if I’m not that big of a deal?” he said at the time. Fed up with being snubbed, he decided to take the musicians to court. Now, five years later, Spencer has followed…

It seems CRUZ BECKHAM (16) is loved-up after being spotted holding hands with his girlfriend, BLISS CHAPMAN, at the Reading Festival in England. Bliss (15) is the daughter of celebrity nutritionist and former model Rosemary Ferguson and was a bridesmaid at Kate Moss’ 2011 wedding to Jamie Hince. Their union is not surprising, as Bliss’ mother moves among the Beckham set and was pictured partying with Cruz’s mom, Victoria, at a Vogue dinner in February last year. It marks Cruz’s first public relationship, while brother Romeo (18) is coupled up with model Mia Regan (18) and eldest brother Brooklyn (22) is engaged to actress Nicola Peltz (26).…

My husband had the habit of leaving me in the car, parked at the petrol pump, while an attendant topped up the tank. My job was to pay the man and complete the vehicle logbook while hubby “quickly”popped into the spares shop. I’d implore him not to leave me there because, inevitably, he’d take longer than the refuelling took. One day the attendant requested that I move the car as a queue was forming. I’d previously badly dented two of our vehicles through no fault of my own so, at my request, the attendant kindly moved the car for me, coming to a smooth stop inches from a spectacularly shattered plate glass showroom window. Hubby eventually casually exited the establishment, frowned, located the car and got in. It suddenly struck…

Have you missed any of our previous YOU Blockbusters bumper editions? You can still order copies of these special double issues (No 22 and 25) online – twice as many puzzles for twice as much fun! Each one has even more of your favourite brain games usually featured in the magazine such as blockbusters, photo blockbusters, codebreakers, anagrams, cryptic crosswords and so on. Plus, we added a great selection of extra brain games to enjoy – quick crosswords, logic puzzles, sudoku variations and more! Order your copies at youstore.co.za or through Johan Terblanche at 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.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…

JUST a few weeks ago her older brother and his wife fell ill with Covid-19. Babita Deokaran didn’t think twice when she invited them to isolate at the home she shared with her teenage daughter. There was nobody else to care for Sunil and his wife, Babita thought. She had more than enough space and insisted on caring for them to see them through their worst symptoms. Sadly, Sunil lost the battle against the disease – and now weeks later his sister is also gone, gunned down in a brutal murder that sent shockwaves around South Africa. Her loving gesture towards her brother was typical of Babita, her family say. “Yes, it was a risk for both her and her daughter – many might not have done the same for…

IT’S amazing what people are willing to reveal on social media. The kind of stuff they’d never dream of telling their loved ones often gets shared online without the slightest hesitation. When Cape Town author and advertising guru Khaya Dlanga asked his followers to answer an array of deeply personal questions, they didn’t hold back. He reached out to them using Instagram Stories, a handy tool that allowed him to pose questions that could be answered anonymously. For months he kept posting questions – from asking people about their deepest regrets to what’s the best thing a stranger ever said to them – and he was astonished at the candour of the answers he received. “In a strange way, I felt like a priest in a confessional booth, with people…

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OF THE world’s 1,1 billion smokers 60% want to quit and many resort to e-cigarettes in the process, according to research by the World Health Organisation. These smokers believe e-cigarettes, hubblybubblies and vaping aren’t nearly as damaging to their health as cigarettes – but why then do they have to pay so much more in insurance premiums than nonsmokers? This week we answer questions about smoking and insurance premiums. Q WHY DO SMOKERS PAY HIGHER PREMIUMS THAN NONSMOKERS? A Smokers in general have a shorter life expectancy than nonsmokers because smoking increases your risk of developing health problems such as cancer, heart disease, stroke and lung diseases. Because smokers’ chances of dying are statistically higher they’re more risky to insure, so their premiums are more expensive. It’s not true though…

VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEP TIME TO FORGIVE & FORGET From the minute that Mars moves out of your sign you’re bound to experience a sense of peace, tranquillity and calm. But be aware that this might get interpreted as being a weakness of sorts, so don’t allow a partner or a spouse to take advantage of your chilled-out disposition. On the other hand, it may just be a perfect time to forgive and forget an old injury and move on with your lives. Try not to be irritated by a bothersome neighbour. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 35, 17, 38, 32, 6, 26 LIBRA 23 SEP – 22 OCT There won’t be any benefit for you to play the victim this week, especially at work. Doing so may even let…

‘THIS town ain’t big enough for the both of us,” Clint Eastwood’s voice resonated off the television against the backdrop of whistling cowboy music. Pixie watched absent-mindedly, sitting in her favourite spot on the pale pink sofa near the window. She expertly licked her black, white and ginger fur coat, starting with her tail, moving along her back and ending at the back of her pointy ears. She prized herself on keeping herself neat and clean at all times, as most felines do, bathing herself in her saliva six to eight times a day. Pixie liked a good western film. It’s something her mistress, Miss Ellie, loved to watch. Miss Ellie was a quirky, quiet, 73-year-old with a small and delicate frame. She collected Victorian teacups, fruit magnets and multicoloured…

BOCCIA Aim of the game Like bowls, teams roll balls to get as close as possible to a white target ball. Athletes who take part in boccia usually suffer from severe conditions that affect all four limbs. Among them are those with cerebral palsy, which is when communication between the brain and muscles isn’t effective. This makes it hard or painful to walk or move around with ease. WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL Aim of the game Played by two teams of five players each. Each side has 24 seconds to get possession of the ball then take a shot at landing it in the basket. Points awarded vary, depending on the athletes’ disabilities. FIVE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL Aim of the game Much like a regular game of soccer, the only difference is players have…

STRICT SECURITY FOR CROWDS IN VENICE Since re-opening its borders, the floating city of Venice, Italy, has seen a huge influx of tourists. With the number of daily visitors reaching a record-breaking 80 000 people, the city has had to hire armed guards to control the crowds. Venetians are outnumbered by tourists and friction arises when locals must wait in long queues to travel on waterbuses. “The idea that in 2021 you need armed guards is truly something,” a representative for the boat workers says.…

7,8 million The number of unemployed people in our country, according to the latest figures from Statistics South Africa. The agency that carries out all official population surveys in the country says the number of jobless people has reached an all-time high. The Eastern Cape tops the list. 39 The number of stone sculptures dropped on the seabed off the coast of Talamone, Tuscany, by local fisherman Paolo Fanciulli. For the past six years Paolo has sunk massive concrete artworks, designed by British sculptor EMILY YOUNG, into the sea to damage the nets of boats fishing illegally in Mediterranean waters. Thanks to his efforts, marine life is returning to the area. 1964 The first year Tokyo in Japan hosted the Paralympic Games. At the event, 378 athletes competed in nine…

SHE’S not one for the headlines, really. She’s rarely spotted out and about, other than for the occasional official engagement, and is generally far more behind the scenes than her counterparts over in the UK. Yet Beatrice Borromeo of Monaco hasn’t gone unnoticed by those who keep a close eye on sartorial standards – she was recently named the most stylish European royal by society bible Tatler. The 36-year-old became a member of the Monégasque royal family in 2015 when she tied the knot with Pierre Casiraghi (33), youngest son of Princess Caroline of Hanover (64). Her wedding dresses – four, to be exact – cemented her style status. She wore two gowns by Valentino for her civil service in Monaco and two by Armani Privé for the religious service…

rumours when they were recently spotted enjoying a romantic meal together in Rome. Their public outing comes nearly a year on from Anna’s high-profile split from her telecoms tycoon husband, Shelby Bryan. They called it quits in October 2020 after 21 years together. Before that, Anna was married to South African child psychiatrist Dr David Shaffer, with whom she has two adult children, Charles (36) and Bee (34). Meanwhile, Love Actually star Bill’s last known relationship was with English actress Diana Quick (74). They split in 2008, after 28 years together, and have a daughter, Mary Nighy (37).…