Innholdsfortegnelse for 18 August 2022 i You South Africa

When I read about Regina King’s only child taking his own life (YOU, 10 February) I could only imagine what pain she was going through as a parent. Little did I know that two months later on 25 April, I would receive a phone call from my daughter’s friends telling me that my child had taken her own life. Nothing in this world could have prepared me for the shock and pain I felt and continue to feel. That day a part of me died with her. I felt pain for the loss of a vibrant, bubbly 26-year-old girl that I spoke to almost every day and who was always giving out love to everyone around her. I also felt the pain for not knowing how much she suffered before…

SHE’S been many things in her life: an actor, a producer, a director, a humanitarian, a political activist . . . the list is long and varied. Yet there’s one role that trumps them all for Angelina Jolie, and that’s being a mom. When it comes to her brood of six, Angie is always there for them. “I see myself as a mom first,” she says. “I’m so lucky to have that role in life. The world can like me, hate me or fall apart around me and at least I wake up with my kids and I’m happy.” But those kids are growing fast. Gone are the days when Angie – and Brad Pitt in the good old Brangelina days – used to power through the airports of the…

IT’S always exciting to watch the world’s top stars compete at a sporting spectacular. So after two years of cancelled sporting events, empty stadiums and Covid disruptions, the spirit was strong among fans and competitors alike at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. And there were enough dollops of drama, surprising wins, disappointing losses, controversy and cheers to keep viewers glued to their screens. We take a closer look. THE OPENING CEREMONY ● Creator of the hit TV series Peaky Blinders and Birmingham native Steven Knight had a hand in creating the opening ceremony. ● Prince Charles stood in for Queen Elizabeth, who’s the head of the Commonwealth, at the opening ceremony and presided over the culmination of the Queen’s Baton Relay. This is a tradition dating back to…

GROOVY TOPS & BOTTOMS Bright colours and maximalist prints underpin this trend. From psychedelic and flowy patterns to geometric throwback motifs, slip into these must-haves and mix and match separates for a fun, carefree finish. TIP Matching motifs are an easy way to make a bold statement. DASHING DRESSES Be bold and stand out in tubular printed pieces. Keep it chic in stripes or reign supreme in abstract colourful dresses with mod motifs and colours featuring geometrics and retro florals. TIP Matching busy prints with solid colours is an easy way to make a statement with prints without overindulging. 4 ways to style printed pieces BOHEMIAN BABE Match abstract motifs with a ’70s flare and mod it up with crisp-white accessories for a groovy take on matching pieces. GEOMETRIC GEM…

A CURIOUS CASE A three-year-old boy sits next to a heavily pregnant woman on the bus. Boy: Why do you look so fat? Pregnant woman: I have a baby inside me. Boy: Is it a good baby? Pregnant woman: Yes, it is a very good baby. Boy: Then why did you eat it? THE WRONG PLACE A guy goes into a library. He walks up to the librarian and says, “I’ll have a cheeseburger and fries, please.” The librarian responds, “Sir, you know you’re in a library, right?” So the guy says, “Oh, sorry.” Then he begins to whisper, “I’ll have a cheeseburger and fries, please.” NOT-SO-CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS A man in a bakkie is taking 200 penguins to the zoo when his bakkie breaks down on the highway. He gets…

WAVES are usually associated with the ocean and water, but they’re also the reason you can listen to a radio or see all the colours in a rainbow. This is because all sound and light interacts with our senses in waves. Waves carry energy from one place to another – and this twisting machine will show you how! WHAT YOU NEED TOP TIPS ● If your chairs are light and look as if they might topple over, put a stack of books on each seat. ● You can use small balls of clay instead of jelly babies as weights on the ends of the skewers – just make sure they’re all the same size. ● You can also make a “mini wave machine” using toothpicks, smaller gummy sweets and masking…

THE leaked tape exploded on social media as soon as it was posted and was viewed thousands of times in a matter of hours. Comments from viewers flew thick and fast – some supportive, some vitriolic, others disbelieving. Somizi Mhlongo’s alleged physical attacks on his husband, Mohale Motaung, were practically all everyone could talk about, and days later the fallout showed little sign of abating. Mohale made bombshell claims that Somizi abused him from the start of their relationship. He alleged the 49-year-old Idols SA judge and media personality broke his ribs and knocked out two teeth in a jealous rage. A Sunday tabloid leaked audio clips in which Mohale (27) also claimed the entertainer wanted an open relationship and often asked if he could bring sex partners into their…

KYLIE JENNER has come under fire for taking very short flights in her private jet, earning her the ire of the internet which branded her “a climate criminal”. But she’s not the worst celeb offender. In fact, the makeup mogul’s jet landed all the way down at No 19 on the list. According to new research, TAYLOR SWIFT is the celebrity who causes the most carbon dioxide emission by travelling in gas-guzzling private jets. Since January the singer has flown 170 times on her private aircraft, with the shortest flight lasting just 36 minutes and the longest taking about 80 minutes. Basically, what Taylor’s plane allegedly produced in just 200 days is equivalent to almost 1 185 times the average person’s yearly carbon footprint. The pop star has faced a…

From what and where to study after high school to finding a job and keeping one – it can be overwhelming researching and making these vital decisions, for kids and adults alike. We’ve taken the hard work out of it all with YOU Careers – your go-to guide for all things study and job-related. We cover it all: expert advice on how to decide what to study, which educational institution is best for you, all about study financing options, which SA companies are offering bursaries and a list of the many careers in various industries. There are also top tips and tricks for job searches and creating a CV that will stand out plus successful entrepreneurs share their lessons. Get your copy in stores now or online at youstore.co.za or…

THE hospital passage filled with family members waiting with bated breath. Hugging, holding hands and praying, the small gathering of people were all desperately hoping for one thing: news that two little boys had survived. As doctors rolled out heavily sedated brothers Arthur and Bernardo Lima, tears of joy streamed down the faces of their parents, Adriely and Antonio Lima. “I can’t believe my children are separated!” Adriely shouted to those who’d been so solemn just moments before. The relief was understandable. Their three-year-old sons went into the operating theatre as conjoined twins and emerged more than a day later, safely separated thanks to groundbreaking surgery in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Arthur and Bernardo’s case was highly complex as they were born craniopagus. This means the brothers were connected to…

Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreletapark 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za. I’M HAUNTED BY HIS SUICIDE Q I recently found my boyfriend of two years in his home – he’d tried to commit suicide by shooting himself in the head. He was still alive when I found him and I tried to keep him alive while emergency services were called but on arrival the paramedics declared him dead. At that stage I was full of blood and on the verge of collapsing. The worst of it all is I don’t know why he wanted to commit suicide. He didn’t seem depressed and we were planning a holiday overseas. I’ve been getting flashbacks of when I found him, lying on the carpet bleeding, and I wake up at night in…

A SHAFT of agony shot down my back, like a spear being plunged into my upper spine. It was excruciating. I had never experienced anything like it, even though my whole life as an endurance athlete had been dedicated to pushing the extremities of physical pain. It happened while I was limbering up in the ocean for the start of the Shaw and Partners Doctor (regarded by many as the ultimate ocean paddling contest), a 27km race from Rottnest Island to Sorrento Beach in Western Australia. It’s a highlight on the global surfski calendar, attracting many of the world’s top paddlers. That year, 2019, there were 437 of us. I race it regularly and have been first across the line three times in a row, but now for the first…

SHE was known as a villain and rubbed fans the wrong way with her aggressive actions. But it was necessary to use every trick available, she believes – and she has no qualms about doing it again. In fact, Marian De Vos relishes being given another opportunity to show off her strategic skills in the new season of Survivor South Africa: Return of the Outcasts. “It was an absolute no-brainer,” Marian tells YOU of her decision to take part in this new season. “I’m a Survivor superfan.” Marian made her debut on Survivor SA: Champions in 2013 and this time around she’s playing a game that’s true to who she is “whether people like it or not”. The retail buyer from Kuils River in Cape Town says she did the…

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AS THE policy conference drew to a close there was just one question everyone wanted answered: has President Cyril Ramaphosa been able to secure a second term as head of the African National Congress? The answer is about as quintessentially South African as it gets: ja, no, well, maybe. Ramaphosa may have won several battles at the party’s policy conference held recently in KwaZulu-Natal. But experts say he still has plenty of problems to deal with and faces an uphill battle to hold on to power. There are Eskom’s rolling blackouts, the country being in economic turmoil, a lack of state capture kingpins being punished, his Phala Phala game farm cash-in-the-couch scandal and the ANC’s Radical Economic Transformation (RET) faction plotting his downfall, among other things. We speak to experts…

COCONUT BOLLAS in CARDAMOM SYRUP MAKES: 24 BOLLAS / PREPARATION: 30 MINS / COOKING: 40 MINS / CHILLING: 3 HOURS / STANDING: 30 MINS Bollas are a Cape Malay treat that are similar to koeksisters. The dough is soft and fluffy, it’s soaked in cardamom-spiced syrup and rolled in desiccated coconut. SYRUP 500ml (2c) sugar250ml (1c) waterjuice of 1 lemonjuice and grated zestof 1 orange1 cinnamon stick4 cardamom pods5ml (1t) goldensyrup2,5ml (½t) creamof tartara pinch of salt DOUGH 2 eggs60ml (¼c) sugar60ml (¼c) oil15ml (1T) vanillaessence250ml (1c) plainfull-cream yoghurt500ml (2c) cakeflour5ml (1t) spice mix2,5ml (½t) groundcinnamona pinch of groundnutmeg15ml (1T) bakingpowder TO FINISH oil, for deep-frying375ml (1½c)desiccated groundcoconut 1 Syrup Put all the ingredients in a pot or large saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until all the sugar…

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YOUR MONEY SORTED Send suggestions for topics and requests for info to yourmoney@you.co.za. We may answer your questions in this column but won’t reply personally. HOW do you decide whether it’s better to save your money or use it to pay off your debt as fast as possible? Everybody’s financial situation is unique, and what works for you won’t necessarily work for someone else, but here are four questions to ask when thinking about servicing debt vs saving. 1DO YOU PAY A HIGH INTEREST RATE? The expense of your debt (this is essentially what an interest rate indicates) is an important factor when deciding whether to pay off the debt quickly or rather pay it off slowly over time. It may sound like tired advice, but there’s a reason financial…

For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. LEO 22 JULY – 22 AUGUST IT’S TIME TO SHARE YOUR GOOD FORTUNE With Venus, planet of love and affection, at the moment being supported by generous Jupiter, you can be forgiven for maybe thinking that the world is currently your oyster. Share your generosity and big-heartedness with those that have less than you have, whether on a practical or emotional level. Do not, however, let anybody push your guilt buttons over money, assets, and possessions. It’s your choice how much and with whom you share. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 13, 22, 43, 49, 33, 15 FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS LEO’S SOULMATES ■ Leo Life is a continual feast of fun with another Leo. ■ Aquarius Your union perfectly reflects the balance of opposites. ■ Sagittarius Buoyant…

DON’T UPSET OOMALUME! By HOMBAKAZI MERCY NQANDEKA Jonathan Ball This is a fascinating and very accessible guide to Xhosa culture. Concerned that her heritage is going to be lost to future generations, writer and agriculturalist Hombakazi Mercy Nqandeka has compiled this book, which covers a range of topics including Xhosa life ceremonies, traditional clothing, living spaces and food preparation. Each topic is covered in English as well as Xhosa and includes stories and recollections from the author’s childhood. Nqandeka’s primary aim is to “connect and anchor” Xhosa people who perhaps didn’t grow up in villages. “My hope is that this book will help you to step up your Xhosa game and impress the uncles (the ooMalume of the title) next time you head for the village,” she writes. But even…

HOW it started: playing soccer in the streets of Hanover Park in the Cape Flats. How it’s going: coaching Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford. There’s no two ways about it – Benni McCarthy has plenty to be proud of after being appointed a first-team coach at English Premier League club Manchester United. New manager Erik ten Hag wanted the former Bafana star’s particular mix of skills. “There was still one place I wanted to fill, someone with a different voice – and Benni is that one,” he told MUTV. “He has experience as a manager. He was a coach in the professional level and he was a former striker – a really successful striker as well.” Benni (44) will work with the club’s strikers, midfielders and full-backs. “I’m just excited…

HER hourglass curves, platinum blonde tresses and distinctive mole make her instantly recognisable. Marilyn Monroe is an enduring symbol of Hollywood, pop culture and frenzied fame. The fact that she died at only 36 years old means she’ll forever be remembered as the blonde bombshell with a slightly sad air about her, a character shrouded in rumours and myth. It’s been 60 years since Marilyn (born Norma Jeane Mortenson) was found dead in her locked bedroom after overdosing on sleeping pills. Speculation was rife about whether it was an accident, suicide – or something more sinister due to her rumoured relationship with then-US president John F Kennedy. New Netflix film Blonde is the latest in a long line of films trying to understand the woman behind the headlines. Ana de…

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