Innholdsfortegnelse for 10 March 2022 i You South Africa

HOW do I write about the things going on in the world right now, I keep asking myself, knowing it’s so big and so awful and so ugly? Watching and reading about what’s happening in Ukraine breaks my heart. All I can think is that now, more than ever, we need to be kind to others, whether it’s someone we pass in the streets or those we meet in malls. Can we show generosity of spirit to colleagues who may be hiding hurts we can’t possibly imagine? Could we be caring towards our neighbours even if we don’t know their names and they sometimes get on our nerves? What if we showed our families and friends a little more love and a bit more patience than usual? Or showered someone…

Susan, your opinion about tattoos should remain just that: an opinion (YOU Say, 24 February). It’s a typical Boomer response to judge the choices made by others that have no impact on your world whatsoever. Tattoos are a deeply personal choice, and much thought is given to their symbolism. Cultures around the world have been doing it since the dawn of time. I got my first tattoo at 42. It symbolises a new beginning after 20 years in an abusive relationship. Let it sag and wrinkle if it must. MY BODY, MY CHOICE, EMAIL ■ I agree with Susan. For years I have been asking why? Why do this to your body when you were born with beautiful, pure skin? Do the girls who put tattoos on their bodies realise…

IT SEEMS like just the other day he was a cute kid kicking a soccer ball around and doing little boy things with his dad and siblings. Now Cruz Beckham is a cover star – and the poses he strikes and the image he’s projecting have become quite the talking point. Sporting a new pink buzz-cut and dripping in bling, the 17-year-old drops his jeans as he sprawls on a chair for the cover of i-D fashion magazine. Accompanying images inside the publication’s Out of Body issue are just as provocative. In one he places his finger inside his mouth as he lies back. In another he holds his hand over his groin, staring into the camera dressed in only a pair of billowing pink pants. Suggestive? Absolutely. Which is…

SUNGLASSES It might be getting cloudier but that doesn’t mean your sunnies aren’t still handy. Blue frames and lenses are the perfect way to enhance your look. Add these baby blues to your blue outfit or as an addition to a minimalist ensemble. JEWELLERY The subtle addition of blue-accented jewellery can make a big style statement. Play around with different jewels and beads, gold and silver designs and colourful textures to find the perfect match for your outfit. SHOES When it comes to footwear trends, blue boots, heels and sneakers are in this season. Whether you prefer comfortable flats or something with a bit of a heel, finding the right shade of blue has never been easier. BAGS It’s all in the bag! The easiest way to work a pop…

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Mortgage applications for buy-to-let properties increased substantially last year. A second property can be a really good investment, but you need to understand the expenses and pitfalls before you sign on the dotted line. Here are some things to keep in mind. 1 THE RENT ALMOST NEVER COVERS ALL THE EXPENSES Those who want to buy a property to let are often under the impression the rental income will cover all the property’s expenses. This sounds like an excellent investment because while the property value increases, someone else is covering the expenses. But don’t bank on that. Apart from the monthly loan repayments, there are always other expenses such as insurance and maintenance. You might also struggle to find a tenant, so you’ll have to be able to cover the…

THURSDAY ■ COME AWAY ★★★ 2020, 94 min, PG, M-Net, 06:00. Drama. In 19th-century England, two siblings use daydreams and fantasy to try to help their parents deal with the death of their eldest brother. David Oyelowo, Anna Chancellor. ■ 2 GUNS ★★★ 2013, 119 min, 16, e.tv, 00:05. Action. Two undercover agents go on the run after their attempt to infiltrate a notorious drug cartel is exposed. Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg. ■ THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123 ★★★ 2009, 106 min, 16VL, e.tv, 02:05. Thriller. Armed men hijack a New York subway train and take the passengers hostage. Denzel Washington, John Travolta. ■ FIT FOR A PRINCE ★★★ 2021, 81 min, PG, M-Net, 04:25. Romantic comedy. A fashion designer hired to dress wealthy women for a charity ball meets…

LOVE AND ABOVE ‘THIS IS LIFE, I WANT TO SHOUT. THIS. THIS IS WHAT POST-TRAUMATIC BLISS IS. IT IS WILD AND EXPANSIVE AND FULL. IT IS TERRIBLE AND BEAUTIFUL’ By SARAH BULLEN Tafelberg What would you do if you found out you had stage-four brain cancer and that in all likelihood you probably had just a few years left to live? Cape Town film director Llewelyn Roderick decides to follow a shamanic path, throwing his heart and soul into training with a sangoma to become a koma doctor of rituals while undergoing traditional treatments such as surgery and radiotherapy. For his writer wife, Sarah Bullen, it’s heartbreaking to watch and she sometimes has to dig really deep to support him as he vanishes for months on end to do his…

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth 1 is celebrating her platinum jubilee this year. How long has she been on the throne? 2 Which country’s flag is called “The Stars and Stripes”? 3 True or false? The human nose keeps growing throughout our lives. 4 After Nelson Mandela was president, who was the president of SA from 1999 to 2008? 5 Which SA rugby team will Springbok player Eben Etzebeth join when he returns from France? SOURCES: SCIENCEALERT.COM, GETAWAY.CO.ZA, EDITION.CNN.COM, NYTIMES.COM, THE-GUARDIAN.COM , BBC.COM, HISTORY.COM,…

UNDERWATER is a mysterious wonderland where creatures rule, light shimmers and forests of plants sway with the constant movement of the currents. So when photographers train their lenses on what goes on below the surface, magic happens – and this year’s Underwater Photographer of the Year competition has produced images to marvel at. The annual contest is a feast of photos and this year more than 4 200 entries from 71 countries were received. “Restrictions on travel over the last year may have stopped many photographers visiting their favourite waters,” judge Alexander Mustard says. “But it hasn’t stifled their creativity.” GIANTS OF THE NIGHT Rafael Fernandez Caballero Caballero’s shot of five whale sharks feeding in the Maldives won the Wide Angle category, as well as the overall prize. “Magic happens…

1 BRITNEY TO TELL ALL The Toxic singer has signed a $15-million (R225-m) deal for a book that promises to be a tell-all about the drama of her controversial conservatorship and the trials and traumas associated with her family life. “The deal is one of the biggest of all time, behind the Obamas,” an insider tells Page Six. Little sister Jamie Lynn Spears made shocking claims about Brit in her recent memoir, Things I Should Have Said – now it looks like Britney will get her own back. 2 CHARLIZE’S BEEF WITH TOM Remember how great the chemistry was between CHARLIZE THERON and TOM HARDY in the 2015 blockbuster Mad Max: Fury Road? Well, it turns out they were just doing what they do best: acting. Charlize says she needed…

This is my neighbour’s cat, Maverick, helping me with my YOU crosswords. I don’t know how I ever managed to do them before he came along. GLENDA, EMAIL From the time your charming representative Johan Terblanche phoned me with the news that I’d been chosen as one of the lucky winners of your crossword contest, I’ve been on cloud nine. I’m so grateful for the hamper of (my favourite) Four Cousins wine. Since YOU was launched on my son’s third birthday, I have been one of your biggest fans and have bought every copy (bar one) since then. ANGELA BARTSCH, EMAIL Thank you for the informative article by Carla Coetzee about Eskom’s André de Ruyter (YOU, 17 February). My respect for him increased a hundred-fold after reading it. We are…

JMML is a rare blood cancer that affects young children according to Professor Alan Davidson, the doctor in charge of Gracey’s medical team. It can arise by chance or through genetic disorders. In JMML sufferers, certain white blood cells responsible for fighting off infection, namely monocytes and myelocytes, do not form properly. The condition causes an enlargement of the abdominal organs (liver and spleen) and abnormal complete blood count, causing fatigue, infection, bleeding and bruising. Gracey’s best chance of recovery is to have a stem cell transplant. Before and after the procedure, she will need to be isolated in the hospital for four to five weeks with only one person looking after her.…

ESPRESSO BROWNIES MAKES ABOUT 12-16 BROWNIES PREPARATION: 20 MIN BAKING: 30-35 MIN BROWNIES 250g margarine 200g dark chocolate, chopped 250ml (1c) brown sugar 4 eggs 80ml ( 1/3c) cocoa powder 310ml (1¼c) cake flour 2,5ml (½t) baking powder a pinch of salt 20ml (4t) strong instant coffee, mixed with 15ml (1T) hot water TO FINISH white chocolate shavings Preheat the oven to 170°C. Line a 25 x 20cm oven-proof dish or cake tin with baking paper and grease with nonstick spray. 1 Brownies Melt the margarine in a saucepan or pot over medium heat. Add the chocolate and stir over low heat until melted. Immediately remove from the heat. 2 Beat the sugar and eggs in a mixing bowl. Add a third of the chocolate mixture and mix well. Add…

YOU’RE never too old to learn something new – this old adage rings especially true when it comes to makeup. Whether you’re a beauty newbie or a makeup maestro, you can always benefit from a few hacks that will make your routine easier, more fun and even leave you asking yourself, “How did I not know this?” Follow these makeup tips and tricks and it won’t be long before everyone thinks you have a glam squad on call. HACKS FOR THE FACE CUSTOMISE YOUR FOUNDATION Don’t just use foundation. Instead, mix it with your favourite serums, creams and/or primers for a custom, seamless-looking finish that will keep your skin looking hydrated and dewy all day long. For a glowier finish, legendary makeup artist Renee De Wit recommends adding a smidge…

CASHING IN A man sees a friend at a table in a bar, drinking by himself. He goes up to him and says, “You look terrible. What happened?” “My mother died in June and left me R10 000,” he says. “Oh no, that’s tough,” the man replies. “Then in July,” the friend continues, “my father died and left me R50 000.” “Wow. Two parents gone in two months. No wonder you’re depressed.” “And last month my aunt died, and she left me R15 000.” “Three close family members in three months? How sad!” “Then this month,” continues the friend, “nothing.” APPETISING I’ve just been to the gym and there’s a new machine. I only used it for an hour because I started to feel sick. It’s good though – it…

LISTEN TO THIS 1 ARNO CARSTENS The Springbok Nude Girls frontman talks to us about his new solo album, Out of the Light into the Night, and turning 50 You’ve just released your seventh solo album. How has it been received? For the audience I’d say it’s been a fresh, interesting vibe. I’ve had four awesome singles from it. I’d say the new stuff has added to the live shows in a positive manner and that’s difficult because the audience always loves the old stuff. So it’s a good sign. Are you still enjoying making music? As you get older you tend to get better at shutting out the undesirable elements of the job, so I think I’m appreciating it even more these days. Writing a good song is a…

SON OF THE STORM By SUYI DAVIES OKUNGBOWA Little, Brown For decades the fantasy genre has been dominated by stories set in versions of the European Middle Ages and black writers have been few and far between. But in the past decade it’s thankfully become more diverse in both its authors and world building. One such fresh voice is Nigerian-born author Okungbowa, who’s set his novel, Son of the Storm in Bassai, the capital of a pre-colonial West African-inspired empire that’s slowly crumbling because of the corruption of its leaders. Bassai has a strict caste system in which those with the darkest skin are seen as the purest and have the most power. Danso is biracial and only allowed to join the scholar’s guild because of his photographic memory. He…

Before the new announcement on 23 February, you could get either a single J&J shot or two Pfizer vaccines six weeks apart. If you had a J&J shot, you could get a J&J booster 60 days later. Now you don’t have to stick to J&J: you can get a Pfizer booster 60 days after your J&J shot. If you received two Pfizer shots, you can now get a J&J booster shot or a Pfizer shot – you don’t have to stick with Pfizer. The interval between the two Pfizer doses has also been reduced from 42 to 21 days. The interval between your second shot and your booster has also been reduced from 180 to 90 days.…

SHE’S like most kids her age – she loves playdates with her pals, watching TV, dressing up and reading. But unlike most Grade 1s, Aria De Chicchis is a pose-striking mini style icon who spends her days after school shooting commercials, recording voiceovers and modelling at photoshoots. The seven-year-old is also a regular on the catwalk and a face in the “frow” – the coveted invitation-only front row – at New York Fashion Week. “She always sits front row and usually gets invited to the shows by the designers,” says Pam Mbatani, Aria’s mom and manager who’s originally from Cape Town and now lives in Manhattan with her daughter and husband Stefano. “I’m always her plus-one. I’m her mom-ager so I’m there with her. Seeing this happen for her is…

SHE lives in a mansion, owns art worth hundreds of thousands of rands and drives a Porsche with a personalised number plate. Yet most people can’t tell she’s rich just by looking at her. JoJo Robinson has dozens of tattoos – the only parts of her body that aren’t inked are her face, chest and hands. “People either think I’m an ex-convict or just generally a bad person,” she says. Curious onlookers often ask if she’s driving her boss’ car, but don’t let her looks fool you. JoJo is one of the wealthiest women in Durban – and now she’s breathing new life into The Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD) thanks to her edgy designer gear, dashing displays of wealth and not-so-subtle digs. “It’s hard to be late when you…

“William always worries about me meeting under one-year-olds. It makes me very broody.”– KATE MIDDLETON KATE ON TOUR SMILES, wood-chopping, cuddles and more smiles was the order of the day when KATE MIDDLETON headed to Denmark recently on her first solo tour in five years. Denmark is a world leader in the field of childhood development and the duchess planned the trip with her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood to learn how the country “harnesses the power of nature, relationships and playful learning in the first five years of life”. Kate (40) arrived in Copenhagen and was welcomed by QUEEN MARGRETHE II and the monarch’s daughter-in-law, CROWN PRINCESS MARY(ABOVE). During her two-day visit, the mom-of-three spent time with families involved in a programme at the University of Copenhagen that…

A host of memories were shared with family and friends recently when I went through boxes containing photos and memorabilia. Among all the treasures was an April 1988 copy of a YOU. The magazine contained an article which related to my brother, thus the special reason for it having been saved. What a delightful time I had rereading stories and articles and doing the crosswords that hadn’t been filled in all those years ago when I worked and had pre-teen children. I was reminded how some books were serialised and we got to read sections each week. I also realised that we often choose to look back and speak of the past as though everything was idyllic. But the edition contained an article about graduates battling to find work. One…

Looking for new recipes to shake up your kitchen repertoire? Try YOU Carmen Niehaus’ 100 Best Recipes, a wonderful selection of the most delicious and memorable dishes celebrating the food editor’s 32 years of South African food excellence. Each mouthwatering recipe is easy to prepare, affordable, made with readily available ingredients and wholesome. Get your copy online at youstore.co.za or order through Johan Terblanche at 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@ media24.com. You can also get a digital version at magzter.com to save on your favourite device. 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…

IT ALL started with a little injection here and there. Courteney Cox had always had a difficult time accepting the inevitable signs of ageing, especially in a place like Hollywood where youth and beauty are the holy grail. So when a doctor suggested the odd bump of Botox and fix of fillers to maintain her dewy freshness, she didn’t think twice. “You walk out and you don’t look so bad and you think no one has noticed – it’s good. Then somebody tells you about another doctor: ‘This person’s amazing. They do this person who looks so natural’. You meet them and they say, ‘You should just do this’. The next thing you know, you’re layered and layered and layered.” But the Friends star now realises it was a mistake…

RELAXED & RUCHED Match light blue accessories, like this ruched bag and earrings, with a pair of pale blue denims and a simple white T-shirt. This bottle green puffer jacket will add some extra depth to your look while the black ankle boots are a simple and stylish addition. WARM & COOL CONTRASTS Match cool blue colours with warm, neutral tans. Up the style ante by combining tan wide-leg PU leather pants with a white turtleneck shirt and a tan coat or jacket. These muted colours are the perfect canvas for accessories in hues of turquoise or coral blues. TONES & TEXTURES Blend different colours, fabrics and special edits like ruched and quilted pieces. Embrace your inner 90s fashionista in burgundy pleather pants, a two-tone crop top and a black…

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MY MUNDANE LIFE IS GETTING ME DOWN Q I’m 45, divorced and long for a partner. I’ve been single for five years and each year I hope this will be the year in which I meet my soulmate, only to get to the end of another year while still being on my own. I’m a receptionist but don’t really meet a lot of new people. I live alone in a flat in a complex and everyone here is busy with their own lives. I’ve tried to make friends in the complex but it wasn’t easy with the pandemic because nobody wanted to meet new people or go out for dinner. I’m extremely lonely and find myself becoming more and more depressed because of my mundane life. I simply go to…

PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MARCH RESIST THE TEMPTATION TO INDULGE DRAMA With the annual conjunction of the Sun with your ruler Neptune in your sign, you appear to be the star of the cosmic show this week. The cosmic messenger, Mercury, is also moving into Pisces. How you take centre stage depends on what you want to achieve. It’s either being over-the-top with all the drama, or you take a more compassionate and empathetic approach. Drama doesn’t always have to be your middle name. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 13, 28, 40, 47, 30, 21 ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL It’s unusual for you, but you may feel like withdrawing from the world to recharge your batteries. You may want to treat yourself to a spa day at home. This…

MOLLUSCS are one of the most diverse groups in the animal kingdom. They include everything from simple sea creatures such as mussels to smart, adaptable predators such as the octopus. They’re found all over the world on land, lakes and in the ocean. Molluscs appeared about 500 million years ago and more than 80 000 species have been identified. They can range in size from the 18m-long giant squid (Architeuthis dux) to the 0,7mm Acmella nana dwarf snail of Borneo. It’s hard to believe the humble garden snail happily munching on your mom’s plants is related to the mighty giant squid, but it’s true! Let’s find out more. SPINELESS The name mollusc comes from the Latin word mollis, meaning “soft”. Molluscs are classified as a group of invertebrates (they have…

ANYONE who chanced upon Jeff Bezos’ selfies aboard a luxury yacht in the Caribbean earlier this year would have been forgiven for doing a double take. In mirrored heart-shaped shades and a gaudy silk shirt so tight it might have been tattooed onto the 57-year-old’s torso, the Amazon boss looked more like a US rapper than the one-time monobrowed tech nerd who achieved global domination in a pair of high-waisted beige chinos. But it was the stunning brunette wrapped around him on the 27-metre vessel, Tender To – which cost a meagre $42 000 (R651 000) a week to charter – who completed the new look. In a backless, cutaway metallic 1970s jumpsuit that left little to the imagination, Lauren Sanchez discoed her way into 2022. As well she might.…

‘Right now I’m really into pushing the idea of sexy. When women get pregnant, society tends to make it feel like you hide, hide your sexy, and that you’re not sexy right now [but] you’ll get back there and I don’t believe in that s**t’ – RIHANNA RIRI has never exactly been the shy, retiring type and is f amous for pushing the fashion envelope – so it stands to reason her pregnancy style is redefining maternity w ear. And that means no shopping in the mama-to-be aisle f or sensible smocks and belly-covering frocks. Since she announced in January that she and r apper boyfriend A$AP ROCKY (33) were expecting a baby, RIHANNA (34) has been baring her bump loud and proud – and loving every second of it.…

KAAVIA JAMES UNION WADE (3) FOLLOWERS: 1,9 MILLION  Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade’s little girl has earned herself the very fitting nickname Shady Baby for the side-eye and sass she often gives when caught on camera. The mini-influencer, whose name has Indian origins and means “full of imagination”, released a picture book last year. She then kicked off 2022 by launching her own kids’ fashion collection. “Yeah, she’s pretty dang dynamic,” her mom says. And it is despite her mom’s impressive work on-screen and dad’s former career in basketball that the tiny tot is paving a way for herself as a force to be reckoned with. KAIRO OWETHU FORBES (6) FOLLOWERS: 1 MILLION Good luck keeping up with Kairo! Aside from starting Grade 1 this year and spending time with…