Innholdsfortegnelse for 10 November 2022 i You South Africa

All the preparation in the world does not make it any easier to enter the period when our parents have grown old. It’s so difficult to suddenly have to make the decisions for which they have been responsible for years. Suddenly it is in our generation who are packing up our parents’ houses. A bittersweet experience, but there’s mostly the comfort and knowing that there is one last place to visit – sometimes an apartment, but for some just a room. At least it’s another gathering place. The American author Joe UNEXPECTED SADNESS Queenan says everything that happens to you as you get older actually makes it easier to finally say goodbye. Suddenly the world you once lived in and loved is gone. Suddenly it’s just greetings and goodbyes. A…

HE’LL never be accused of biting off more than he can chew and his unique ability could be described as jaw-dropping. That’s because this teen officially has the world’s biggest mouth. Fully opened it measures almost 10,2cm from his top teeth to his bottom teeth – nearly twice as wide as most people, who can open their mouths between 3,5 to 5,5cm. Isaac Johnson (17) from Bloomington in Minnesota in the US was recently recognised by Guinness World Records for his unusually large trap. He first entered the record book in 2019, when his open mouth measured 9,34cm, but he lost the title a few months later to countryman Phillip Angus, who could open his mouth to 9,52cm. A few years of growing and stretching exercises later and Isaac can…

TONER, cleanser, moisturiser, sunblock – if skincare was this simple, this is what a basic routine would look like. But let’s face it: beauty has become far more complex. The market is flooded with products and figuring out when and how to use all the formulas can be overwhelming. It’s all well and good building a decent skincare collection but applying products out of order may render them ineffective – or worse, lead to redness and irritation. So, how do you go about it? WHY LAYERING IS SO IMPORTANT A-list dermatologist Harold A Lancer – who’s worked with the likes of Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian – says correct layering means more noticeable results. “If you’ve been using a product and not seeing results, you could be applying it at the…

Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreletapark 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za. I MADE A BAD CHOICE AND FEEL WORTHLESS Q I’m 16 years old and I had sex for the first time a month ago. I just wanted to see how it feels. The problem is that the guy I had sex with told the whole school about it and everybody has labelled me as a slut despite knowing that half the girls in my class have had sex with their boyfriends for many years already. I was viewed at school as the “good girl” who abided by the rules and was difficult to “get”. Now I’m no longer respected and guys ask me on dates just because they want to try their luck with me. I feel worthless…

THE streets of the upmarket neighbourhood are usually quiet in the predawn hours. Winter is on its way in this part of the world and not even joggers are seen out at this time. But at 5am one recent Tuesday morning, the peace was shattered by the sound of knocking on doors as two teenagers went from house to house in desperate search of help. Several people refused to open their doors to the kids, either ignoring their cries or telling them to go away. But after about 30 minutes a Good Samaritan opened her front door to them – and the story that would emerge has made world headlines, stunned the community and appalled Americans. The teenagers are 15-year-old twins who escaped from a stylish four-bedroom home in Cypress,…

HE WAS so enraged with his father he cut all ties and ditched his birth name to put some distance between them. His dad, former Bafana Bafana star Mark Fish, was responsible for his problems, he believed, and the crazy parties his parents threw when he was growing up left him with post-traumatic stress disorder. He alleged he was sexually abused by guests at their booze and drug-fuelled bashes and he needed to start a brand-new life with a brand-new name. And so Luke Fish became Seth Omen and he used that name as he started carving a career for himself as a singer. But those days are over now. Eighteen months after YOU last interviewed him, Seth is once again Luke and he’s singing a different tune. He’s also…

1 GEORGE’S DISASTROUS PROPOSAL We know him best as the suave leading man on screen, but when it came to proposing to his wife AMAL (44), actor GEORGE CLOONEY (61) was left fumbling. He had it all planned out – a romantic dinner, a killer playlist, her stumbling upon the ring in a kitchen drawer. “She pulls the ring out and says, ‘There’s a ring there,’ like somebody left a ring there years earlier,” George shared on the Drew Barrymore talk show. The human rights lawyer eventually caught on and the rest is Hollywood history. 2 YE FACES THE MUSIC Rapper YE WEST (45) is paying a costly price for his obscene rantings. Since making antisemitic comments online, he’s been cut from brands Adidas, Balenciaga and Gap. His…

Take a trip down memory lane with every bite of the delicious dishes in YOU Nostalgia. This recipe magazine is packed with meal ideas that are all about memories and happiness. The mouth-watering recipes include roasting bag stuffed chicken, tomato stew with prime rib, vetkoek served four ways, saucy chocolate pudding, Bar One cheesecake, lamingtons and more. Yum! Order your copy online at youstore.co.za or through Johan Terblanche at 021-406-4962 or johan. terblanche@media24.com. You can also buy a digital version at magzter.com 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 Personal stories web@you.co.za Original jokes chuckles@you.co.za Recipes recipes@you.co.za…

THE community centre is filled with people wearing orange outfits – the favourite colour of the little girl they’ve gathered to mourn and remember. A screen shows a photo montage and video clips of four-year-old Bokgabo Poo doing the things pre-schoolers love to do: singing, dancing and dressing up in her mom’s clothes. The last clip is of her saying “good night”. Tears flow, but there’s also singing in the hall as the joy she brought to so many is remembered. Speakers take to the podium, promising to do more when it comes to protecting children in the community and calling on the authorities to do better. For little Bokgabo though, it’s a case of too little, too late. Her murder shocked a nation where killing has become so commonplace…

FISH and CHIPS SERVES: 4 / PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINS / AIR FRYER TEMPERATURE: 190°C / COOKING TIME: 20-22 MINS It only takes a few minutes to cook fish in the air fryer. Use any fish you like, but salmon trout is especially good as it's an oily fish, so it stays succulent and delicious. If you’re using hake or another white fish, just make sure you don’t overcook it. 45ml (3T) olive oil2 cloves garlic, crushed15ml (1T) lemon juice5ml (1t) dried oregano1ml each sugar, ground pepper and paprika800g salmon, trout or fish fillets of your choiceoven-baked chips TO SERVE lemon wedgesmayonnaise or tartar sauce 1 Mix the oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano and other seasoning ingredients together and spread over the fish. Set aside to marinate while you cook…

THE SMELL OF SUMMER Scents really do have a transporting quality and I especially love a collection of fresh, energising ones for my home – candles for spaces where I don’t want the fragrance to be overwhelming, such as the kitchen and bedrooms, and diffusers in living areas and the bathroom. WORK-FROM-HOME COMFORT Many of us who are working from home will know that keeping your workspace separate from the rest of your home when you don’t have a dedicated office can be a messy affair. Which is why I’m after anything that helps me keep things in their place and offers comfort so I can focus on work. CUTE CONTAINERS Whether it’s a biscuit tin or a gift bag, so many containers can double up as décor. Pretty boxes…

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. IT’S been 20 years and finally the end of your monthly home-loan instalments is on the horizon. But did you know your home-loan account isn’t automatically closed once you pay your last instalment? Here’s the process, step by step. STEP 1 You must contact the bank and ask for the bond to be cancelled and the title deed to be transferred into your name. A title deed is a legal document proving ownership of the property. It contains all the property details, as well as your details as the owner. The bank will appoint a lawyer to do the bond cancellation. If you don’t cancel…

1 ON OUR RADAR It’s been a three-year wait, but Sam Smith is finally giving their fans what they’ve been waiting for . . . a new album. Gloria, their fourth studio release, drops on 27 January and follows the critically acclaimed success of 2020’s Love Goes. The album’s lead single, Unholy featuring pop diva Kim Petras, marks Sam’s eighth No 1 hit. Since its release in September, it’s remained at the top of the Spotify and Apple Music global charts. Kim and Sam teased the track on TikTok for a while and their fans love the result. The single was listened to more than 10 million times on Spotify in the first 24 hours after it dropped Unholy is unlike the ballads Sam’s fans are accustomed to. “It’s…

GREEK philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras is an important historical figure. He founded an academy that was influential in the ancient world. Though his school was religious in nature, he and his students formulated statements that influenced great people such as Plato and Aristotle and contributed to developments in maths and Western rational philosophy. Here’s more on the man and his legacy, especially on the well-known Pythagorean theorem, which you’ll learn about in school. HIS LIFE Pythagoras was born around 570BC on the Greek island of Samos. His early life is clouded in legend, but he’s said to have been the son of a gem engraver called Mnesarchus and his wife, Pythias. It’s hard to be certain of the details of his life because there are no writings from that time…

MAN, it’s hard, getting ready to meet Greta Thunberg. She’s like an instant ethics audit mirror on legs – 10 minutes before I meet her, I have to Google to see if my (secondhand) top was created in a sweatshop, chuck my half-finished can of hangover-curing Diet Coke in a bin and fret if it’s obvious that my Doc Martens boots are the leather ones rather than the far more acceptable vegan options. I do my first interview with Greta at Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, England, in June, because we both happen to be there. She is to give a landmark speech to 250 000 people about instigating organised public intervention on global warming. Me to drink cider and see Sugababes. This is the only point in our schedules we…

HE REWROTE the rules of what it was possible to do on a surfboard – zigzagging through the waves. He was a bronzed surf god who revolutionised the sport and is still regarded as one of the best surfers of all time. Although it’s been more than 30 years since he retired, Shaun Tomson still jumps at every chance he can to grab his board and catch some waves. There’s nothing that beats that moment of surfing inside the tube, Shaun tells us as he chats by video call from his home in Montecito, California. “You feel like you are in absolute control, that you can curve that wall of water to your will. It’s a wonderful feeling,” he says. Surfing has given him so much: it made him a…

The spooky, the silly and the sexy came out in their droves in Celebville this year. From superheroes to our favourite onscreen characters, the stars tricked-and-treated us with fabulous costumes.…

The South African social scene is back in action with celebs stepping out in style to celebrate all things fashion. The launch of the new Karl Lagerfeld store at Sandton City had live performances by the likes of Tamara Dey and Msaki – with a host of familiar local faces there to celebrate the international brand.…

Local comedians Robby Collins and Rob Van Vuuren are part of an initiative that gives back laughter to communities. Kicking off last month, the initiative is part of the Comedy Central Live and Savanna Comedy Bar drive to get the comedy scene back on its feet. We caught up with the two funnymen. ROBBY COLLINS ■ HOW DID YOU GET INTO STAND-UP COMEDY? I wanted to be a comedian from the age of 13. I started in 2008. Before that I was acting in local theatres in Durban. I remember my first act/joke. I went out with my friend to a comedy club and the first joke was, “Hi, I am Robby Collins and I’m a high-school dropout”. And everyone laughed. ■ HOW DO YOU COME UP WITH FRESH MATERIAL?…

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ROCK THE WHITE FROCK Dreamy and effortless no matter the style, the white dress is an easy summer go-to. EMPIRE WAIST Up the elegance on this flattering style with gold-detailed boots, gold accessories, a metallic bag and that summer must-have – sunglasses! TANKED & TIPPED Go relaxed and chic in a camisole-style tank drop dress with tie up tassels and frilled tips. Add a bright pop of yellow and gold accessories. SHORT & SWEET A mini-dress in white is a stunning summer style choice, especially when matched with black accents and accessories. Opt for playful embroidery and cut-outs with frills and tiers for a cute finish. BLACK IS THE NEW BLACK Black dresses are back in a big way this season! Try frills, cut-outs or keep it plain and simple…

For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV BE REALISTIC AND PRACTICAL You have no shortage of creative ideas and plans on how to make your home more beautiful and more comfortable, but remember to be realistic and practical above all. Fortunately, getting carried away isn’t in your nature, so plan for the most important things first. This will assist you with prioritising what’s actually needed over what’s nice to have. Your partner is confident that between the two of you, you’ll find the resources you need. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 18, 36, 39, 49, 37, 32 FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS THE SCORPIO STYLE GUIDE ■ Wine red and black are their colours. ■ Understated elegance is their style. ■ No one will guess they wear designer underwear. ■…

AT FIRST they were just a nice-to-have item, but now with load-shedding and soaring electricity prices, air fryers have become an essential item in many South African kitchens. They’ve become such a part of everyday life that many frozen foods sold in stores now carry air fryer instructions on their packaging. But if you’re just using yours to heat up ready meals and make chips, then you’re missing the point. “Any food that can be cooked in a microwave or oven can be cooked in an air fryer,” says Ella Sanders, author of The Best Air Fryer Recipes on the Planet: Over 125 Easy, Foolproof Fried Favorites Without All the Fat!. From fish to milk tart, brownies and healthy snacks, a world of culinary opportunity awaits. These three new books…

SIGNS pop up as you head deeper and deeper into the fairytale-like forest. “Wow, look how big your ears are,” one reads. “Wolves can hear up to 16km far in nature,” another says. Red paw prints are painted on rocks here and there and you half expect Little Red Riding Hood to appear under the canopy of trees at any second. But for the three women who live in the enclave at the end of this Garden Route road, life is anything but a fairytale. They run the Tsitsikamma Wolf Sanctuary, which was born out of a very real need to offer abandoned wolves a haven. Robin McDonald (39), Francette Jerling (35) and Amritha Djohoun (66) have made it their mission to care for wolves that have been bred as…

IT’S been three days since she was reinstated as mayor of Johannesburg and she’s wasted no time getting back to work. She’s held a mayoral committee meeting, fired a member of the mayoral council for colluding with the opposition and met stakeholders to discuss the myriad issues besieging the city she calls home. Dr Mpho Phalatse is under no illusion that Joburg is a shadow of the once-thriving metropolis it once was. Egoli, the city of gold, is now more the city of problems. Vast areas are often without water. Sustained electricity supply is dodgy even when there isn’t loadshedding. Potholed roads are everywhere and there’s a serious lack of service delivery to the poor. And recent terror threats issued by the Americans have only further dented the image of…

ZAC EFRON is twice the man he was when he started out. Literally. The High School Musical actor has gone from hunk to hulk for his new role as retired pro-wrestler Kevin Von Erich. Sporting a bowl haircut wig, bulging muscles and a deep tan, Zac was seen on the set of the new movie Iron Claw in Louisiana. The movie revolves around the Von Erich wrestling dynasty, which dominated the scene for three generations, from the 60s to present day, but was beset by tragedy. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen the 35-year-old embark on an extreme physical reinvention for a role. In a recent interview with Men’s Health magazine, Zac touched on the physical and mental ordeal he went through while getting into shape for the movie…

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