Innholdsfortegnelse for 07 July 2022 i You South Africa

IT WAS my husband’s birthday and we decided to get away for a bit. It was just after the mask mandate was dropped and, for the first time in more than two years, we were around others without the protective covering on our faces. It felt SO weird! I know many of you are thrilled to ditch the mask while others wish we were still being forced to wear them. What struck me as we shared a toast to my guy was the variation – some people were wearing masks, others not and everyone seemed content with their choice. I also noticed just how much joy was around us. The weather was fine, everyone seemed quick to laugh and slow to frown – it felt as if some invisible corner…

The reason for the utter lack of discipline, respect and morals in the world today is the social media garbage that everyone is exposed to. People, children in particular, do not understand the meaning of NO. Parents are to blame for the lack of discipline because they wilt to their little brats’ demands. The parents are the most important people in the family, not the kids. They’re the ones who provide everything for the family, not the kids. Stop blaming teachers and schools for your children’s lack of discipline. No one accepts blame – it’s always everyone else’s fault. WAKE UP, SMS ■ I love my nieces and nephews. I’d like to think I love all of them equally. As their uncle I have high hopes because they seem particularly…

BORIS JOHNSON is facing fresh calls for his resignation following a disastrous double defeat in two by-elections, prompting Conservative Party chairman OLIVER DOWDEN to quit. “We cannot carry on with business as usual,” Dowden wrote in his resignation letter to Johnson. “Somebody must take responsibility,” he said. Teflon Boris, as the British prime minister has been called because of his capacity to bounce back from the brink, recently survived a no-confidence vote but continues to suffer a leadership crisis. His Conservative Party has been struggling in the polls amid a cost-of-living crisis that’ssqueezingBritish householdstobreaking point, and revelations that he and his staff broke Covid-19 lock-down rules. Johnson, who was in Rwanda for the Commonwealth heads of government meeting when Dowden quit, sayshedoesn’twantto “minimise the importance” of the message from voters,…

$160,5 million (R2,5 billion) The amount Top Gun: Maverick pulled in during its opening weekend in the US, making it the highest-grossing Memorial Day opening of all time. The previous record was held by 2007’s Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, which made $153m (then R1bn). $1bn (R16bn) The amount Top Gun: Maverick earned globally by 27 June, making it the highest-grossing movie of 2022 so far and Tom’s first film to reach that amount. This also makes it the biggest hit of his career. 1 The position Top Gun: Maverick held at the South African box office by 27 June. 5 The number of minutes the standing ovation lasted after the screening of Top Gun: Maverick at the Cannes Film Festival in May. 70 The number of movies…

FROM Gangnam Style to Squid Game, there’s been an upsurge in fascination with all things Korean in the past few years – and the beauty biz is no exception. With its cute and cool aesthetic and purse-friendly price points, Korean beauty – aka K-beauty – has been an obsession for a while among young beauty aficionados. And now it’s a major player in the industry. With its emphasis on nourishing hydration, gentle ingredients and a natural, lit-from-within glow, chances are your beauty routine already includes or has been influenced by products that started out as Korean beauty trends, be it a sheet mask, essence or BB cream. So what’s all the hype about? WHAT IS K-BEAUTY? At its core, K-beauty is an umbrella term for the Korean influence on skincare,…

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A cough is one of the symptoms of Covid and may carry on for weeks or even months after the infection has gone. Around 2,5% of people who’ve had Covid still battle with a recurrent cough a year later, says assistant professor Natasha Yates from Bond University in Australia. But be careful not to simply label a cough as post-COVID, says Yates, as there are other serious causes of chronic coughs, such as a secondary bacterial infection. If there’s a change in how your cough sounds or you develop other symptoms, you should see your doctor.…

INSURANCE jargon can be confusing, so it’s not always easy to understand the ins and outs of how it works. Here we explain 12 common terms that will help you understand your policy better. 1 PREMIUM LOADING This is an additional amount added to your premium for any increased risk factors you might have. For example, on a life-insurance policy you might be charged a premium loading if you take part in high-risk activities such as sky-diving. 2 DISCLOSURE This refers to the information you provide the insurer when you apply for cover, and the fact that it must be accurate and complete. For example, you must supply accurate and complete information about your medical history in response to questions asked by the insurer, says Karen Bongers, a…

Beauty brand Revlon, which has been around for 90 years, has filed for protection from bankruptcy in the US. That means they’ve submitted a plan for repaying their debt over time, while still manufacturing their products. The company is struggling due to huge debt as well as a general rise in costs of goods and services. During the pandemic, fewer people bought makeup, while the brand’s popularity also waned in competition with celebrity makeup brands like that of Kylie Jenner.…

GIVE or take three years he’s been married pretty much since 1956. Perhaps he’s an incurable romantic – he’s said “I do” a few times since then. He walked down the aisle for the first time aged 25 but that marriage ended 11 years later. Then came his second union, which ended because he cheated. And his third crashed to a close after 14 years when his wife had an affair. Now Rupert Murdoch is facing a fourth divorce, according to The New York Times – this time from former model Jerry Hall. The exact reason is still unknown but many in his inner circle are shocked Rupert and Jerry are calling it quits. The couple tied the knot just six years ago after a whirlwind romance, and few had…

THE JUMPSUITS, THE FEATHERS, THE PEARLS – HARRY KNOWS HOW TO ROCK THE WORLD WITH HIS OUT-THERE STYLE SENSE ONCE upon a time a 16-year-old boy stood on a stage and was told he wouldn’t amount to much. He didn’t have the “confidence” or the “experience” to make it as a solo artist. He could sing and he was cute but don’t get your hopes up, kid. You don’t have the X factor. The year was 2010, the show was indeed The X Factor and the kid was Harry Styles. And oh, how those judges must be eating their words. Today Harry is one of the biggest pop stars around, beloved by everyone from teens to their parents and everyone in between. He’s even bigger than One Direction, the boy…

1 SPLITSVILLE FOR KENDALL AND DEVIN Model KENDALL JENNER and her basketball player beau DEVIN BOOKER have called it quits after two years. According to an insider, the couple “hit a rough patch recently and have been split for about a week and a half”. The source adds that while Kendall (26) and Devin (25) had a great time together in Italy for Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s wedding, things went south after they returned home. “Once they got back, they started to feel like they weren’t aligned and realised they have very different lifestyles.” 2 KATE BUSH BACK ON TOP OF THE CHARTS Reclusive British pop star KATE BUSH has described her return to the top of the music charts as “quite shocking”. Kate’s classic 1985 song Running Up…

BEN AFFLECK “It took me a long time to fundamentally, deeply, without a hint of doubt, admit to myself that I am an alcoholic. The next drink will not be different.” TOM HARDY “It was hard enough for me to say, ‘I’m an alcoholic’. But staying stopped is f*cking hard.” – on beng sober for 17 years JADA PINKETT SMITH “I found myself drinking two bottles of wine on the couch and I said, ‘Jada, I think we’ve got a problem here’ . . . from that day on, I went cold turkey.” ANTHONY HOPKINS “I was headed for disaster. I was drinking myself to death. I’m not preachy but I got a message, a little thought that said, ‘Do you want to live or die?’ and I said, ‘I…

When the librarians at my local library in Lansdowne, Cape Town, learnt I was being treated for cancer and couldn’t visit to borrow books, the chief librarian personally delivered books and magazines to me at home out of her work hours. This kindness means the world to me. Thank you dear Rowayda and your wonderful staff. TESSA VAN ROOYEN, EMAIL The only way to avoid stage 8 loadshedding is to bring in private, competent companies to add to the grid. Also, add alternate methods like wind and solar power immediately. W, MIDRAND My daughter was admitted to Donald Gordon Hospital recently. I was so impressed by the nursing staff. They were attentive, professional and caring. A special thanks to Gloria, Pat and their colleagues. So often we get used to…

Tech giant Amazon recently revealed a controversial new voice replication feature showing a video in whichachildasksAlexa toreadabedtimestory in the voice of his dead grandmother. The new technology allows the virtual assistant to mimic the voice of a person based on less than a minute of provided recording, says Rohit Prasad, Amazon’s head scientist for Alexa AI. Adding “human attributes” to AI was increasingly important “in these times when so many of us have lost someone we love”, he says. “While AI can’t eliminate that pain, it can definitely make their memories last.” QUOTE OF THE WEEK ‘Sometimes I thought this day would never come’ – Chief Justice Raymond Zondo on wrapping up the work of the state capture commission after four years.…

5.9 The magnitude of Afghanistan’s deadliest earthquake in 20 years. The quake killed at least 1 000 people and injured thousands more. £84,5 million The auction price for DMITRY MURATOV’s Nobel Peace Prize medal. The Russian journalist sold his award to raise funds for children displaced by the war in Ukraine. 6,5% South Africa’s inflation rate recorded in May 2022, up from 5,9% in April 2022. This is the highest reading since January 2017 when the rate was 6,6%. SOURCES:NEWSWEEK.COM,ALJAZEERAH.COM.BBC.COM,CNN.COM.DAILYMAIL.COM;EWN.COM;THEGUARDIAN.COM,TIMESLIVE.CO.ZA,NEWS24.COM;EWN.COM;BUSINESSINSIDER.COM;DAILMAVERICK.COM,TIMESLIVE.CO.ZA…

SHE glides effortlessly through the water, flicking tumble turns at the end of each lap and often touching the wall first at the end of her gruelling middle-distance races. Lia Thomas’ prowess in the pool has made her one of the finest swimmers on the University of Pennsylvania team and a bright future seemed to await. But now that future isn’t so certain. Thomas (22) has become the face of a new ruling by Fina, swimming’s international governing body, which has banned transgender athletes from competing in women’s elite races – unless they transitioned before the age of 12. Thomas started her transition in 2019, using hormone-replacement therapy, and came out as a transgender woman in her first year at university. She became the first openly transgender woman to win…

CHICKEN CASSEROLE SERVES 4 PREPARATION: 15 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 35 MINUTES CASSEROLE 2T (30ml) olive oil 8 chicken drumsticks 500g jar tomato pasta sauce 1c (250ml) chicken stock 2T (30ml) oregano, chopped, plus extra for serving 2t (10ml) castor sugar salt and pepper 280g jar artichokes in brine, drained and halved ½c (125ml) green olives COUSCOUS 1c (250ml) couscous 1T (15ml) olive oil 1c (250ml) boiling water (or chicken stock) 2 long green onions, chopped finely ¼c (62,5ml) chopped parsley Preheat the oven to 180°C. 1 Casserole In a large frying pan, heat the oil on high and brown the chicken on both sides for about 4-6 minutes. Transfer to an oven-proof dish. 2 Pour in the tomato sauce, stock, oregano and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. 3 Cover…

GINSENG Capable of breathing new life into tired and wrinkled skin, as well as helping pigmentation fade. SNAIL MUCIN Provides immense hydration due to its high water content. PROPOLIS Has antioxidant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. LICORICE ROOT Helps with hyperpigmentation and keeps the skin healthy and hydrated. CENTELLA ASIATICA Also known as cica or tiger grass, this ingredient is rich in antioxidants and amino acids and is able to soothe, moisturise and heal the skin while tackling blemishes and fighting wrinkles. RICE Loaded with amino acids and skin-healing nutrients, rice has the potential to enhance cell regeneration and restore moisture in your skin.…

TABLE & BEDSIDE WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? DESK LAMPS usually have a sleek design so they don’t take up too much space on your desk. Many of them are adjustable in swivel direction and height so you can use it to focus on particular tasks. Keep your light source positioned higher than your head but out of your line of sight. TABLE & BEDSIDE lamps usually have bigger, more flared lampshades and bases. They’re meant to provide ambient lighting for a space, without the direct light typically offered by desk lamps and are usually complementary to other lighting in a room. They also make good bedside reading lamps provided the light is higher than your line of sight.…

SHE’S ACCUSED ME OF ABUSING OUR DAUGHTER My wife and I are in the process of getting divorced and she’s accused me of sexually abusing our four-year-old daughter. While the divorce is being finalised she has interim custody of our child and I have access every Wednesday afternoon and on Saturdays under supervision. My soon-to-be ex is a vindictive person and wants to punish me in any way she can. She was always jealous and while we were together she accused me of having numerous affairs, which wasn’t true. I’ve never and would never sexually abuse my daughter. From the day she was born I’ve had such a strong feeling of wanting to protect her against anything that might harm her. The thought of me hurting her is abhorrent to…

CANCER 21 JUNE – 21 JULY SEIZE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS THEY ARISE This can be quite a momentous week for you, so it’s best you make hay while the sun shines. Opportunities are opening for you in your career, so try to spot these as they arise and curb your Cancerian tendency to rather wait and see. It’s currently a case of the early bird catches the worm and with the planets in your favour, you should give it a good go. Take a break around the full moon on the 13th when emotions are set to run high. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 13, 27, 48, 2, 45, 20 LEO 22 JULY – 22 AUG  There’s no harm in daydreaming about where you’d like to travel to next when you have…

THE judges hailed it as “a complete joy to read” – and that, in a nutshell, is why author, filmmaker and Zen Buddhist priest Ruth Ozeki has been awarded the 2022 Women’s Prize for fiction for her novel The Book of Form & Emptiness. The book, about a 13-year-old boy who starts hearing the voices of objects after his father dies and takes refuge in a library where he meets a cast of characters who teach him to pay attention to the things that really matter, was hailed by the judges as a “celebration of the power of books and reading”. Speaking about her astonishing book, Ozeki (66) revealed it was inspired by Buddhist philosophy and decluttering doyenne Marie Kondo. She said she found herself brooding about the nature of…

A minister in the Pakistani government has called on the country’s people to drink less tea to help save money. Tea is very popular in Pakistan, with most locals drinking on average three cups a day. As a result, the country imports a lot of tea, thereby contributing to government debt. The country is in the grips of an economic crisis. But citizens aren’t happy with the minister’s suggestions, with many on social media calling for his resignation.…

I recently read a post that said, “When God blesses you financially don’t raise your standard of living, raise your standard of giving.” In these turbulent times of financial uncertainty and a world where despondency, depression and anger have set in, it is incumbent on those who have been graced with material wealth to consider those less fortunate – and there are so many. Giving does not come easily to some, yet a moment of quiet meditation will no doubt give the perspective that will help make that difficult transition to becoming a giving human being without expecting anything in return. Our time on Earth is over in the blink of an eye and we take nothing material with us. A fitting inscription on a tombstone would be, “His/ her…

HE’S a good old-fashioned Hollywood hero, the kind of guy who makes women swoon and men want to be him. Jon Hamm, his co-star in Top Gun: Maverick, describes him as a force of nature and he’s right – Tom Cruise is in a league of his own. He’s a slice of silver-screen heavenliness that harks back to the golden age of Tinseltown, when men oozed sex appeal in their tight-in-all-the-right-places tuxedos. He’s also a bit of a freak of nature. Tom turns 60 on 3 July – and the big 6-0 never looked like this. He may have the odd wrinkle here and there but who’s counting when that smile is pretty much the same as it was way back when? As for his bod, there’s no doubt he…

IF YOU’D told his gangly, goofy, teenage self he’d one day be a sex symbol, he’d have laughed in your face. Denetric Malope stood out from his peers like a sore thumb and was laughed at by other kids – but just look at him now. The model, who’s from Elandskraal in Limpopo, turned heads at the recent Milan Men’s Fashion Week in Italy where some of the top fashion houses in the world showcased their Spring/ Summer 2023 menswear collections. “I was teased about being tall and skinny when I was in high school. Now that it’s working for me, everyone from high school is shocked,” Denetric says. The 23-year-old is no stranger to the catwalk – he’s walked the ramp for some of the biggest designers, including Prada…

While it’s advisable to get into the habit of taking care of your skin consistently, think of the products used in these 10 steps as your arsenal of essentials to address your skin’s needs and concerns. Not every product is used both morning and night and some, such as sheet masks and exfoliators, won’t be used every day either. SPF is only used in the morning and perhaps you’ll find that the serum you choose works best for your skin while you’re asleep. It’s really about getting to know your own skin and listening to its needs.…

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 ■ MAYA THE BEE 3: THE GOLDEN ORB ★★★ 2021, 88 min, PG, M-Net, 06:00. Animated adventure. Two bees must embark on a dangerous journey to safely deliver a golden orb to an ant kingdom. ■ MESSAGE FROM THE KING ★★★ 2016, 102 min, 16VSNL, e.tv, 00:00. Thriller. A South African man travels to Los Angeles to find his missing sister. Chadwick Boseman, Luke Evans. ■ ANACONDAS: TRAIL OF BLOOD ★ 2009, 92 min, 16V, e.tv, 01:50. Horror. The fourth film in the series. A genetically enhanced anaconda that’s been cut in half regenerates into two giants snakes. Crystal Allen,…

THE HEIST MEN By ANDREW BROWN Penguin Detective Inspector Eberhard Februarie has just been promoted to captain. But this promotion comes with strings attached – he is to be the second-in-command of the new Cash-in-Transit Heist Unit tasked with bringing a stop to the wave of heists plaguing Cape Town. These heists are carried out with maximum efficiency and military precision. The dangerous criminals pride themselves on not being common thieves, but rather respected heist men. Their boss is the shadowy Buliswa, but the actual heists are co-ordinated by Andile Xaba, a bitter young man who leads a double life, hiding his illegal activities from his mother and girlfriend. Through his eyes we get a picture of many of the ills besetting the Cape Flats, which makes for some uncomfortable…

A group of polar bears has been discovered living in an unusual location in Greenland. This part of the island country isn’t made up of floating sea ice, which is the usual hunting grounds for polar bears. Instead, they hunt in freshwater ice and live on land surrounded by fjords (see Word of the Week). The discovery proves that some polar bears were able to adjust to the melting of sea ice, which is becoming worse due to climate change. It’s not an option for all polar bears, as freshwater ice is only found in small parts of their natural habitat.…

1 Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape was renamed in 2018. What is its new name? 2 The hummingbird has a special ability no other bird has. What is it? 3 Charles de Gaulle Airport is in which city? 4 In the Jungle Book, which type of animal is Baloo? 5 Which super popular K-pop group announced last month they’re taking a break? SOURCES: THEGUARDIAN.COM, SCIENCEALERT.COM, LIVESCIENCE.COM, HISTORY.COM, LETOUR.COM, STATISTA.COM, PROCYCLINGSTATS.COM, NYTIMES.COM…

Cognitive behavioural therapy is the most effective treatment, says psychologist Tamara Sosa. “A technique known as exposure and response prevention is used, which involves a person gradually facing situations that would normally make them think obsessively about their appearance and feel anxious.” Antidepressant medications can also sometimes be prescribed. But loved ones also have a role to play in helping someone with BDD, Sosa adds. “Try to accept their feelings instead of dismissing them as irrational. Actively listen to them and encourage them to seek treatment. Learn what triggers their compulsive behaviours, such as social media or movies where the pursuit of perfection is often all-consuming, and find ways to support them.”…

KIM KARDASHIAN recently visited New York to promote her brand-new skincare line, SKKN by Kim, and she took sons Saint and Psalm West along for the ride. However, as many parents will know, bringing your kids to work can often present challenges. The trio stopped off at The Tonight Show, where SAINT (6) and PSALM (3) had the pleasure of sitting in the front row for their mom’s interview with Jimmy Fallon. But all the excitement got too much for them and at one point Kim was forced to interrupt the interview to shush them. After the second interruption, Psalm – who was presumably the troublemaker – was swiftly taken backstage by his nanny. The boys’ impromptu television cameo came just hours after they chaotically crashed their mom’s Instagram livestream…