Innholdsfortegnelse for 17 March 2022 i You South Africa

WHY does it feel as if we’re at the end of the year deadlines and pressure? It’s a question I’ve heard asked by more than one person and the sentiment seems to be the same for many I’ve spoken to: the year so far has been hectic. There’s a different energy in the air. Could it be because we’re about to mark two years since South Africa went into a hard lockdown when the Covid-19 monster first reared its dangerous head? Or is it because we’re starting to return to a world that more closely resembles a pre-Covid time? Thanks to milder variants and higher vaccination rates, more people are returning to offices. Schools have dropped rotations, traffic is crazy, malls are packed and life is generally going back to…

My late niece worked for a popular supermarket chain for years. She was overjoyed to get a well-deserved promotion. Soon afterwards a new manager took over and started making her life a living hell, embarrassing her continually in front of the staff and customers. My timid niece was too afraid to seek intervention, fearing the loss of employment, until we assisted her to draft a letter of grievance to human resources. Unfortunately she passed away soon after from untreated diabetes before her matter could be dealt with. My brother has also been unfairly hounded by his line manager, causing him untold frustration, and similarly he’s too afraid to take action against this undeserved treatment from his manager. This employer tyranny probably occurs to someone somewhere on a daily basis. Managers,…

IT WAS always the grand prize – the place where they could turn their dreams into reality, where they could combine their fame and clout to make a difference. And now, two years after ditching their lives as working royals, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are taking over Hollywood – not in little steps but in giant leaps. Because if we’ve learnt anything about these two, it’s that they don’t do things by halves. We’ve seen them secure million-dollar contracts with streaming giants Spotify and Netflix, be interviewed by Oprah Winfrey, land Disney deals and make appearances on countless celebrity podcasts. But nothing screams you’ve made it in Lalaland quite like landing a prestigious prize at a glittering gala in front of A- listers such as…

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Odour zone: SWEAT Did you know the human body has approximately 3 to 4 million sweat glands? There are two types: 1 Eccrine glands are located just about anywhere there’s skin and are responsible for regulating our body temperature. The sweat they produce is mostly water and salt so doesn’t tend to produce a smell; although if you’ve been consuming garlic, strong spices, alcohol or taking antidepressants, it can take on an odour. 2 Apocrine glands, which develop at puberty, are around the groin, armpits and belly button. These glands are responsible for excreting waste and when the sweat reaches your skin and comes into contact with the microorganisms that live on healthy skin, the smell of body odour is produced. ■ People who are obese or suffer diabetes…

TOO CLEAN Two roaches, Tom and Oscar, are hanging out next to a rubbish bin enjoying a snack. “Hey, Tom,” says Oscar to his friend. “You know that restaurant down the block? I went there yesterday to pick up some scraps, and I couldn’t believe how clean it was. I could practically see my reflection through the shiny waxed floor.” “Oscar!” hollers Tom, spitting the food out of his mouth. “Please! Not while I’m eating.” DRUNK DRIVER Kate is pulled over for speeding and as the cop approaches her car, he notices lighter fluid, matches and torches on the passenger seat. “Ma’am, can I ask why you have that stuff in the car?” says the cop, motioning to the items. “Officer,” says Kate, “it’s quite simple. I’m a juggler in…

WHAT do an oxygen deficiency, lobsters walking out of the ocean, dead fish and shades of brown, purple, yellow and green have in common? Red tide. And though this natural, age-old phenomenon can be beautiful to behold, it also poses a real threat to people and animals. WHAT IS RED TIDE? Red tide is a natural phenomenon that occurs along coastal regions worldwide. It’s a harmful type of algal bloom (HAB) – the overgrowth of algae in water. It’s called red tide because the bloom of algae often turns the water red. Red tide is caused by a type of microscopic marine algae called phytoplankton. In South Africa, red tide is mostly caused by a group of phytoplankton called dinoflagellates. These are single-cell organisms that move short distances through water…

1 In which country is Schiphol airport? 2 In which year was the first ever email sent: 1971, 1982 or 1993? 3 In which city is the Colosseum? 4 Where will the Soccer World Cup take place later this year? 5 Which team does Formula 1 British driver Lewis Hamilton drive for? SOURCES: SOLARSYSTEM.NASA.GOV, SPACE.COM, NEWSFORKIDS.COM, TIMESLIVE.CO.ZA, NETWERK24.COM, THEGUARDIAN.COM, BBC.COM, HISTORY.COM,…

THE message from his family at the funeral was heartbreaking. “He felt too deeply and he loved too much.” Rikhado Makhado, the rapper known as Riky Rick, has left a trail of shock and tears in his wake – the latest casualty in a grim parade of high-profile South African men to take their own lives. Actors Patrick Shai and Jabu Christopher Kubheka and musician Jabulani Tsambo – better known as Hip Hop Pantsula or HHP – have all fallen prey to what former public protector Thuli Madonsela described as a “silent killer”. And the country is still reeling from the shock of Riky’s death. In his case, it seems the warning signs were there. Riky (33), who was married to Bianca Naidoo and had a daughter, Jordan (12), and…

THE bride glides towards the groom, her white lace gown hugging her figure. The groom, cool and casual in a white shirt and grey pants, can’t hide his emotions when he sees her. After 17 years together, Tracy Mc-Gregor and Marc Buhrer are tying the knot in a magical ceremony at Belair Pavilion estate in Paarl in the Western Cape. As Tracy’s dad, Greg, walks her down the aisle, the couple’s friend Ross Lear-month of Prime Circle fame sings Pretty Like the Sun. Tracy (39) and Marc (40) are used to doing things a little differently. Instead of a traditional wedding band, Marc had tattoo artist Manuela Gray ink a T on his wrist during the ceremony to symbolise his love for his bride. Tracy’s band is more conventional, but…

1 SINGLE STATUS FOR KIM A judge recently ruled KIM KARDASHIAN to be “legally single”, a year after she filed for divorce from KANYE WEST. The Skims founder asked the court to separate issues of child custody and property and to have her maiden name restored. “Kanye doesn’t agree but at least it appears that he’s come to the realisation that I want to end our marriage, even if he does not,” Kim said in court documents. Ye, meanwhile, dropped a disturbing claymation video for his song Eazy where he buries Kim’s boyfriend, Pete Davidson. 2 PARIS’ DEBUT TOUR PARIS JACKSON kicked off her first solo concert tour in Europe – and raised eyebrows in the process. Backing the 23-year-old are tour promoters AEG Live – the production company behind…

You’ve opened a can of worms with this correspondence about the way people use or rather misuse language (YOU Say, 17 February). My pet peeve is when someone replaces an X with a G in words such as “exactly” and “example”. MOTHER GRUNDY, SMS Many thanks to your readers for their response to my letter regarding my daughter’s illness (YOU Say, 24 February). Their kind words and advice gave me renewed hope for the future. I’d been feeling down and uninterested in anything. But your readers’ kindness showed me there are still good people out there who really care. LINDA, EMAIL Recently I underwent a traumatic financial experience with my children that ended badly. It’s so sad when money turns everyone against one another. I don’t wish this on anyone.…

CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE MAKES 1 MEDIUM CAKE PREPARATION: 20 MIN BAKING: 35-40 MIN COOLING: 30 MIN 200g butter 160g dark chocolate, chopped 3 eggs 180ml (¾c) light brown sugar 60ml (¼c) strong coffee 15ml (1T) vanilla essence 250ml (1c) self-raising flour, sifted a pinch of salt TOPPING 80g dark chocolate, chopped 80ml (¹/3c) cream Preheat the oven to 170°C. Line a 20cm round cake tin with baking paper and grease with non-stick spray. 1 Put the butter in a saucepan and heat until melted. Turn the heat down, add the chocolate and stir until melted. Remove from the heat. 2 Beat the eggs and sugar together, then add the coffee bit by bit while continuing to mix. 3 Mix a third of the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture (still…

IS TIME RUNNING OUT TO FIND MY SOULMATE? Q I feel like time is going by too quickly and I’m still struggling to find the special one in my life. I studied for years to qualify for my career, but I’ve now realised I’ve wasted a lot of time trying to find a mate. I’m 36, still single and quite set in my ways. The girls I date (and there’s no shortage) all tell me I’m a bachelor for life and won’t be able to tolerate a woman in my home – just because I’m meticulously neat. I’m not obsessive compulsive but I do like a neat environment. I don’t like loud music, parties or crowds. Rather, I enjoy a quiet dinner with friends, talking about what matters most in…

PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MARCH LOVE WILL FEATURE PROMINENTLY NOW With a stellar line-up of planets in your sign, you can be forgiven for being a little more self-indulgent than usual. But be mindful not to exaggerate or overplay your emotions, as it would be all too easy to try to get away with such things. Love features now in one way or another – whether it’s a new attraction, a confirmation of an existing love or finally letting go of a past love. Just remember, it remains your choice. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 10, 14, 23, 40, 19, 13 ARIES 21 MAR – 19 APRIL Friends and money don’t mix, but try not to learn this lesson the hard way. You’d be better off making a donation or doing…

In a tribute to Riky on Instagram, rapper AKA called on the country to “do better”. “I hope that very soon we can address the issue of how damaged and broken the men in this country are,” he said. “We have no one to talk to, we just pat each other on the back and say, ‘get on with it, be strong my boi’. But in reality, we are traumatised. Generational trauma passed down to us.” Many South African men have complicated backgrounds. “Having come from fathers who endured police dogs, hoses and all manner of terrors, black South African men have developed a quirk in their psychology,” Sowetan columnist Yolisa Mkele points out. “Fuelled in part by patriarchy – and all the toxicity that comes with it – we’ve…

DAMN, dame! Helen Mirren may be 76 but she could teach many a younger star how to work the red carpet. Case in point: the pretty pastel pink Dolce and Gabbana gown she twirled down the red carpet in at the recent Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards, where she was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award. “Dame Helen Mirren is quite simply a brilliant and luminous talent,” said Fran Drescher, president of American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (and the former Nanny, of course). “Her work runs the gamut of characters from a not-so-retired CIA super-killer and a ruthless Russian spy handler to a Hungarian cleaner and the most exquisite Elizabeth II. “She has set the bar very high for all actors and, in role after role, she exceeds…

I regularly used to take my 85-year-old mom all over Cape Town in her wheelchair, and she’d mention countless times how dirty our city has become. We grew up relatively poor in Bonteheuwel, but one thing we possessed was a sense of pride. There were so many people leading by example, and as a young girl all I wanted to do was to keep my neighbourhood clean. Mom passed away at the end of January, and I feel I need to say that since then I’ve seen so many cleaning initiatives taking place all over the city. Mom mentioned that what flows out of our hearts is pouring into our environment. May our hearts become soft again as that will ultimately spill out into our environments and make it beautiful.…

We have just the thing to help kids explore the world from the comfort and safety of home or the back seat of the car during road trips. YOU Did You Know? Awesome Planet journeys from the breathtaking Sahara to the lush Amazon, from the impressive Grand Canyon to the diverse Richtersveld. Plus, we look at threats facing our world and how kids can make a difference. Order your copy online at youstore.co.za or 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…

ATHENA GODDESS OF WISDOM AND WAR This goddess is a fierce warrior but also incredibly wise, personifying strength, independence and knowledge. Channel your inner Athena in structured pieces, military coats and armour-inspired accessories. The owl is Athena’s bird so stylish glasses pay homage to her keen intellect. APHRODITE GODDESS OF LOVE AND BEAUTY Embodying romance, beauty, and fertility, Aphrodite is often depicted in a soft, feminine light, and the belt she wears around her waist is said to have the power to make anyone fall in love with her. Embrace her style by adding romance and allure to your wardrobe with romantic pieces in pink hues and flowing fabrics. ANCIENT GLAM ACCESSORIES Dress like the glamorous goddess you are with these ancient Greek-inspired accessories. Look for embellished Alice bands, gold…

Very few people pay enough attention to their retirement planning. In the Retirement Reality Report 2021, an extensive survey by investment company 10X, 50% of respondents indicated they had no retirement plan. The remaining 50% had some form of it. Here are three common problems and how to deal with them. 1 HOW MUCH SHOULD I SAVE? The first step is to determine how much money you’ll need when you retire to cover your expenses for another 20 to 30 years. The rule of thumb when you start working is that you should save at least 17% of your salary for 40 years to reach a pension amount equivalent to your salary just before you retire. Many investment websites have online retirement calculators (see Get More Advice below) which can…

1 5 THINGS ABOUT EUPHORIA STAR HUNTER SCHAFER 1 Like her character, Jules, the model and actress from North Carolina in the US transitioned during her early high school years. 2 Unlike Jules, who was diagnosed with depression and admitted to a mental hospital at 11, Hunter’s experience was very different. “I had to have a therapist confirm to doctors that I was, in fact, female in my head, before I could have access to hormones, which is nuts just to have to have some doctor making decisions about your identity when you know the whole time.” 3 She’s the oldest of four kids, and her father, Mac, is a Presbyterian pastor. He and her mom, Katy, have publicly supported their daughter and the trans community. “For years we’ve had…

THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY BY AMOR TOWLES HUTCHINSON The story opens in June 1954 with our hero, Emmett Watson, being driven home to Nebraska by the warden of the juvenile institution where he’s just finished a 15-month sentence for involuntary manslaughter. His father is dead, his mother has long since abandoned him and the bank has foreclosed on the farm. What he does possess is a powder-blue Studebaker and his plan is to pick up his eight-year-old brother, Billy, and head to California for a fresh start. But when he gets to the farm he discovers two fellow inmates from the correctional facility have stowed away in the boot of the warden’s car: the charming but untrustworthy Duchess and the more serious and troubled Woolly. When Duchess steals the Studebaker, Emmett…