Innholdsfortegnelse for 22 September 2022 i You South Africa

ODE TO MY FRIEND VIV She lit up the starry skies with her angelic smile and words of wisdom. A lady of class, valour and stature, a quietly religious, dignified woman, who always held her head up high and seldom shed a tear. She cared about others and not herself, my dearest colleague Viv, who was always there for my fellow colleagues and I during the pandemic. She wasn’t only my colleague and mentor, but above all my loyal friend. She never judged and held no grudges. Oh, Viv, how I remember our secret Zoom chats, and trials and tribulations while the world was cold and dark outside during lockdown. Viv secretly told me exactly a month ago that her first grandchild was on the way. Her eyes glittered with…

THE impish smile, the twinkle in her eye, the ever-present handbag – as present as they’ve always been over the many years she’s appeared in public. Yet at her last official public engagement, she was clearly more frail and fragile, a walking stick and a bruised hand signs of the health issues that had plagued her in the past year. Queen Elizabeth would’ve been forgiven for passing on the duty of ushering in a new prime minister to her eldest son. Nobody would begrudge the 96-year-old a bit of rest at her holiday home in Scotland. But the monarch had made a promise to live a life of service and duty – and right up to the very end she was determined not to break it. Even though it was…

IT WAS never going to be easy to follow in his mother’s footsteps. She was the youngest monarch in almost two centuries – he’s the oldest person to assume the British throne. Yet what he lacks in youth, King Charles III makes up for in preparation. Charles (73), born Charles Philip Arthur George, was three years old when his mother became queen at the age of 25 after the death of her father, King George VI. He’s been preparing for this role for all of her 70-year reign and as he gave his first speech following the queen’s death, he was every inch the monarch. “Queen Elizabeth’s was a life well lived,” he said in his first speech as king. “A promise with destiny kept and she is mourned most…

TikTok and Instagram reels have blessed us with some of the most unique makeup hacks and tricks but, let’s be honest, they don’t always translate that easily into real life. So when it comes to learning new makeup skills, it’s natural to turn to makeup artists whose mastery over their craft can be credited to the countless hours spent perfecting their techniques. Read on for beauty secrets you could only find behind the scenes – until now. 1 LAYER YOUR HIGHLIGHTER UNDERNEATH YOUR FOUNDATION Makeup artist and owner of Lumi Glo, Shahnaz Cola-Wrensch has long been creating radiant looks for top fashion magazines, so it comes as no surprise that her special skills include achieving a lit-from-within complexion. After prepping skin with a hydrating sheet mask, first apply a highlighter…

FED UP WITH MY UNGRATEFUL WIFE Q My wife and I have been married for four years and all she has been doing during this time is moan, find fault with me and criticise everything I do. She’s not grateful for anything I do for her and nothing is ever good enough. She doesn’t work and refuses to find a job as she tells me she married me to be “looked after”. Even though things are getting really expensive and it’s difficult to make ends meet, she expects me to perform miracles and pull a rabbit out of a hat whenever she needs money. She also doesn’t spend money wisely but instead uses it for things that aren’t necessities, such as beauty products. What can I do about this situation?…

LOADS OF TROUBLE Two little boys are known troublemakers, stealing everything they can get their hands on – even from the church. One day a priest stops one of the boys and asks, “Where is God?” The boy shrugs and the priest repeats, “Where is God? !” The boy runs out of the cathedral and all the way home, crying, and he hides in a closet. Eventually his brother finds him and asks, “What’s wrong?” The crying boy replies, “We’re in trouble now! God is missing and they think we took him!” NOTHING BUT A NUMBER Son: Dad, when will I be old enough so I don’t have to ask mom for her permission to go out? Dad: Son, even I haven’t grown old enough to go out without her…

THERE’S always frenzied excitement when the arrival of a royal baby is imminent and 21 April 1926 was no different. Even though it was the early hours of the morning and pouring with rain, a small crowd stood on the pavement outside 17 Bruton Street in Mayfair, London, desperately waiting for news. Finally, at 2.40 am, the new royal was delivered by Caesarean section – and a short while later the imposing front door swung open and the long-awaited announcement was made, causing the crowd to roar with delight. Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, had been born to the Duke and Duchess of York. Britain’s longest-reigning monarch was born in a relatively ordinary house belonging to her maternal grandfather, Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl of Strathmore. This was because, as the…

Extracted from The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee special edition, available at media24shop.com.…

For 70 years hers was a life of unwavering duty and service. Now, as the world comes to terms with Queen Elizabeth’s death, YOU brings you a true collector’s item: a full-colour 132-page celebration of the monarch’s extraordinary life. We take you on a fascinating journey from her childhood through to this year’s glorious platinum jubilee. Behind the pomp and ceremony was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a peacemaker, an animal lover and a style icon with a wicked sense of humour. Don’t miss this warm tribute to an exceptional woman. Available in stores or you can order your copy online at youstore.co.za or contact Johan Terblanche at 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com to order. See your writing or news tips in print! Here are the email addresses…

Greek PITTA TOASTIES with MEATBALLS and MINT SERVES 4 / PREPARATION: 30 MIN / CHILLING: 30 MIN / COOKING: 45 MIN MEATBALLS 500g lean beef mince1 onion, grated2 garlic cloves, chopped60ml (¼c) oats1 egg, beaten leaves of 1 sprig of fresh mint, choppedsalt and freshly ground pepper grated zest of1 lemonoil, for shallow-frying PITTA TOASTIES butter, for spreading4 pitta breads,sliced open1 red onion, sliced30ml (2T) freshoregano, chopped4 garlic cloves,chopped1 round feta, crumbled100g mozzarella, grated12 cherry tomatoes, halved 12 pitted olives, chopped Prepare a braai fire with enough coals for braaiing. Keep a stand and foldover braai grid handy. 1 Meatballs Mix all the ingredients well, cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Remove and roll into meatballs. 2 Heat a little oil in a nonstick pan and fry…

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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. UNIT trusts are a relatively easy way for people to start investing. It’s a well-regulated area and you don’t need thousands of rands to start. Here are the basic principles. 1 WHAT ARE UNIT TRUSTS? They are a type of investment that combines money from different investors to put into assets such as stocks, listed property and the money market. So when you invest money in a unit trust, your money is put into the same fund with that of other investors – which is why it’s known as a collective investment. There’s a wide variety of unit trusts based on the types of…

YOUNG YOU MACADAMIA nuts (or simply macadamias) come from the macadamia tree, which is native to the eastern parts of Australia. Long before the British colonised the continent in the 18th century, the nut was an important source of nutrition for the Aboriginal people, who call it kindal kindal. In 1857, German-born botanist Ferdinand von Mueller named the plant macadamia after his friend Dr John McAdam, a Scottish scientist who first promoted its cultivation. Walter Hill, superintendent of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, was surprised to see a boy eating a nut kernel from the macadamia tree in 1858. When he saw that nothing happened to the boy, he ate a nut himself. This is the first recorded instance of a non-indigenous person eating a macadamia. WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE…

Have Heard YOUR GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF CELEBS BRITNEY SPEARS says she feels like a part of herself “has died” as the saga of her strained relationship with her sons, SEAN PRESTON and JAYDEN JAMES, continues. “I have no purpose anymore. They were my joy. They were my everything. I look forward to seeing them. That was what I live for. And then all of a sudden, they were gone,” the 40-year-old said in a series of audio clips posted to Instagram. Brit also stated that she “used to have my kids at one point, way more” than their father, Kevin Federline (44). “People don’t remember that part because they’re always focused on the negative, but from when they were 6 to 9 years old, I had them 70%…

JUST before 11am on 2 June 1953, Britain came to a standstill. Family, neighbours and complete strangers crowded together in living rooms, town halls, churches and hospitals to get a front-row seat to the biggest event of the century. Television hadn’t been around for that long but sales of sets went through the roof in anticipation of the coronation of the young Queen Elizabeth II. The televising of the event was a subject of much-heated debate in the run-up to the big day. Prime minister Winston Churchill was apparently appalled by the idea, thinking it demeaning for a royal to be beamed into the homes of millions of ordinary people. But the queen, egged on by Prince Philip who was all for the monarchy appearing more approachable, was eager for…

IT WAS as if heaven was welcoming her, opening its gates in the most spectacular fashion. Moments after news of her death broke, a double rainbow appeared over Buckingham Palace, arcs of soft light shining above the sprawl of buildings she’d spent so much time in. The palace was where Queen Elizabeth II met prime ministers, princes and presidents, celebrities and scientists, artists and artisans. Where she hosted countless state banquets, signed thousands of papers and went through her famous red boxes, her beloved corgis at her feet. It’s also home to the famous balcony where, just three months earlier, we’d seen her smiling and waving to throngs of cheering crowds as she celebrated her platinum jubilee. Now she will never appear on that balcony again. The royal standard will…

WOMEN STRAPPY SANDALS Add some drama to your outfit with these heels. To add dimension, pair it with short dresses and shorts for an elegant, cool finish. TIP Don’t tie the sandals’ laces too tight as it can restrict movement. Make sure your footwear looks and feels comfy. MAINLY MULES Block-heel mules in popping colours and subtle embellished edits like diamanté or buckle details are a chic choice this season. Match them with equally vibrant items for a statement look. TIP Match your sandal to your outfit for a stunning monotone summer look in soft pops of colour. CHUNKY CHIC Take to the streets in sporty gladiator sandals with chunky soles or straps to give your look an edgy, campy finish. A sturdy sole is versatile for everything from city…

LIBRA 23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER DON’T HASTILY TRY TO FIX WHAT’S WRONG With Mercury, the planet of communication, reversing out of your sign and the Sun moving into your sign on the 23rd, you could momentarily feel as if you’re a bit tongue-tied. Go easy on yourself and spend time thinking over your problems instead of hastily trying to fix what’s wrong. You have the support and encouragement of the person who matters most to you, so draw on their experience. They’ll help you get through this. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 16, 35, 43, 46, 37, 20 FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS THE ABC OF LIBRA A is for attractive – both in features and in personality. B is for balance – the one thing they strive for in life. C is for…

WITH A MIND TO KILL BY ANTHONY HOROWITZ VINTAGE In The Man with the Golden Gun, the last James Bond novel written by Ian Fleming, Bond returns to London after he’s fallen into the hands of the KGB and been brainwashed by them. He’s been programmed to kill M, but the attempt fails. He’s deprogrammed and sent to Jamaica to kill Scaramanga, the assassin who uses a golden Colt .45 to kill his victims. With a Mind to Kill starts two weeks after that mission with the funeral of M after Bond killed him with a cyanide pistol. But M is actually alive and well. His “death” is just part of an elaborate ruse to fool the Russians into believing that Bond indeed succeeded in killing the head of MI6.…

THOUSANDS of pairs of eyes were focused on him as he strode onto the field in his green and gold jersey, silently thanking God for the opportunity to play the sport he loved. It was the Springbok debut of the strapping 1,9m-tall wing and although he’s not the kind of guy who gets nervous, this time there was a definite fluttering of butterflies in his belly. But the prayer the 19-year-old said that day was answered. Just a minute before halftime, Canan Moodie scored a sensational try, securing the Springboks’ second try – and victory – in the match. The rookie soared to pluck a kick from Jaden Hendrikse out of the air before flying down the right touchline to score his first Test try. Canan, who’s the second youngest…

LIFE seemed to be handing everything to him on a silver platter: he had a dazzling sports career ahead of him, a growing band of fans and a beautiful girlfriend he’d met online who seemed like the perfect partner. Manti Te’o’s future seemed alive with possibility – until everything came crashing down. First his beloved grandmother died and then, just hours later, he learnt his girlfriend had lost her battle with leukaemia. Yet despite the back-to-back losses Manti soldiered on, putting his grief aside to play in the national American football championships where he led his team to victory and dedicated his success to his gran and girlfriend. His inspiring story captivated the nation and won him many fans – but their love and admiration turned to disgust and disbelief…

1 RAY J SQUARES UP TO KRIS Ray J is sticking to his allegations it was Kris Jenner’s idea to release his and her daughter Kim Kardashian’s sex tape in 2007. The 41-year-old singer threatened to sue both reality TV stars for defamation, sharing a video in which he warned: “You have f****d with the wrong person.” Ray J, born William Ray Norwood Jr, unleashed his rants after Kris (66) took a lie-detector test on The Late Late Show with James Corden, in which she denied she had helped Kim release the tape. 2 MADGE FLAUNTS HER NEW TOYBOY She’s never been one to dally on the singles’ market. Madonna recently seemed to take great delight in showing off her new toyboy, model Andrew Darnell. The 64-year-old pop icon was…

HANDS off, old-fashioned and somewhat removed – that’s how the royal family was described when Elizabeth ascended the throne. And for a while, that’s how it remained. It was all the queen knew, it was how she had grown up: there was the royal family and then there was everyone else. Royals waved from a distance to their subjects – and a particular back-handed, stiff-fingered waft of the hand at that. They beamed from balconies, they remained behind safety glass in cars. They had protection officers shadowing their every move, stern guards stationed at every gate. They were untouchable, remote, in a league of their own. But gradually the queen – often advised by her husband, Prince Philip – began to realise that if the monarchy was to survive and…

Extracted from Queen Elizabeth II commemorative edition, on sale now.…