Innholdsfortegnelse for 08 December 2022 i You South Africa

THE LEGACY OF OUR GREAT LEADERS I was saddened as I read an old article in the Young YOU section about Nelson Mandela’s time in prison (YOU, 26 August 2021). I never realised before the pain he and many others went through on Robben Island for our country’s freedom. It really hit me so hard today. They slept on the floor, mining limestone that damaged their eyes, eating food that was barely edible. The dire conditions they had to live in are especially heart-breaking given the current state of our country. I pray the government would take seriously the legacy of these heroes and wake up. I wish our so called millennials, who were born free and feel entitled to everything, would change in light of this. Our country had…

SHE’S been out of the limelight for so long that some websites went as far as to claim the “sad news” that she’d died. She was under the radar for about a year after being plagued by health problems, and looked increasingly frail in her last public appearances. But Céline Dion is very much alive and is making sure everyone knows she’s far from ready to say her final au revoir. The 54-year-old French-Canadian singer recently announced she’ll be starring in a romcom out in May with Outlander actor Sam Heughan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Still, it’s clear things haven’t been great for the songbird this past while. In a new French autobiography, Céline Dion: The Real Story – Secrets of a Fragile Idol, authors Laurence Pieau and Hervé Tropéa…

SHE’S been dubbed the mean girl, criticised for her patronising comments about teaching being a low-earning profession and for being a bully towards the other housewives. But to many fans of Die Real Housewives van Pretoria, Melany “Mel” Viljoen is like a girl scout compared to her husband, Peet. He’s become such a fixture on the hit reality TV show he’s even been dubbed the seventh participant and spends plenty of time in the confessional, set up so contestants can pour out their hearts. He usually uses his time to defend himself against claims he’s a thug who hires people to beat other people up. Because the reality is Peet has been accused of more dodgy dealings than the housewives have shoes – and he and his wife have been…

SHE was called “too fat for New Zealand” and her predicament ended up making headlines around the world. It was a bizarre experience, Mondelea Bezuidenhout says. “It’s very strange to have complete strangers discussing your body. It went as far as China and to know everyone was talking about it was weird.” It’s been a year since the South African-born 36-year-old found herself in the news after her adopted country told her she couldn’t live there unless she lost 30kg. Being overweight made her a health risk and would put too much of a strain on the state system, she was told. Mondelea – who relocated from Gqeberha to Palmerston North in New Zealand with her husband, high-voltage electrician Donovan, and their kids, Donna-Lee (11) and Damian (4), in 2018…

WITH year-end celebrations in full swing and heaps of RSVPs demanding your attention, ’tis officially the time to get sparkly! The festive season is the perfect opportunity to play with bold colours, glittery palettes and metallic highlighters – usually sitting untouched at the back of your beauty drawer – to create gorgeous party looks. And while classic looks, like red lips and winged eyeliner are always a staple for family gatherings or office parties, there’s nothing wrong with adding some extra sparkle, bold colours and unexpected combos that capture the joy and celebratory feeling of the festive season. Are you ready to level up your festive glam? Here are five looks to get you in the party mood. 1 SHIMMERING SMOKEY EYE A fail-safe party look, the smokey eye…

I DON’T THINK LOVE IS ENOUGH My boyfriend of two years has suddenly decided he wants to go and live overseas. He’s an orphan and doesn’t have any family. I have a wonderful family and love my mom and dad and two siblings to bits. I don’t see my way clear to leaving South Africa and moving with him to Australia. I have a wonderful job – all my life I dreamt of being a medical practitioner, and now I have my own practice and patients with whom I have good relationships in a community that appreciates me. When I told my boyfriend I didn’t want to go, his response was that I’ve lied to him for two years because if I really loved him I would go with him.…

1 ON OUR RADAR 5 THINGS ABOUT JONATHAN MAJORS In Devotion, out now in cinemas, Jonathan Majors stars as Jesse Brown, the first black pilot in the US Navy to fight in the Korean War. Jonathan (33), who’s also starred in the Marvel Studios’ Loki and will be seen in next year’s Ant-Man: Quantumania and Creed III, is fast becoming a household name. 1 Born in Texas, Jonathan wound up becoming an actor after a teacher steered him toward the stage because he was getting into fights at school. The middle child of three, his father left his family when Jonathan was just nine. “Everything I’d held onto, and was festering unbeknownst to me, would come out in language and other people’s words,” he said of his…

A BAN on booze in stadiums, Qatar’s human rights abuses, teams making political statements in defiance of Fifa rules… There’s been so much drama and controversy swirling around this world cup it’s sometimes hard to remember why it’s called the beautiful game. Which is why it’s good to go back to basics. Because playing for the finest teams in the world are human specimens at the peak of their powers, lighting up the pitch with speed and skill and looking damn fine in the process. As the action plays out in all sorts of ways in Qatar, we round up some of the hottest players taking to the field. KEVIN TRAPP (32) COUNTRY: Germany POSITION: Goalkeeper Now here’s a trap we’d be happy to be caught in. The perfectly formed…

IT’S never nice to celebrate the demise of someone’s relationship. Not only is it downright mean, it’s also an invitation for karma to come back and bite you. Yet there were definite yelps of delight when this one disintegrated – because to women the world over, it meant one very important thing: Harry Styles was single again. And there’s something about this guy that’s made him the stuff of many dreams. The boyish grin, the tousled hair, the way he’s always so nice to his fans, his devotion to his mom, his songs, his stage act, his movies . . . Stylers just can’t get enough. So pulses leapt when news broke that the 28-year-old cutie had split from 38-year-old Olivia Wilde after a two-year romance. Never mind the fact…

EVA MENDES (48) and RYAN GOSLING (42) have always been fiercely private about their family life. The actress has now seemingly lifted the veil to their world when she confirmed that the couple, who’ve been together for more than 11 years, have secretly married. The actress let it slip when she appeared on Channel 9’s Today Show, when she casually referred to Ryan as her husband. The couple and their two daughters, Esmeralda (7) and Amada (6), are currently in Australia where Ryan is shooting his new movie The Fall Guy and Eva is doing charity work. “Everyone is so welcoming here and my husband, Ryan, is here, and we are having the best time,” she told the hosts when asked about their trip Down Under. In another interview she…

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THE family had big dreams for the little boy, hoping he’d one day become a doctor so he could care for them. He was bright, cheerful and polite, and the apple of his grandparents’ eye. But now Keketso Innocent Saule is gone, yet another statistic of a spate of horrific pit bull attacks making grim headlines day after day after day. Two pit bulls attacked the little boy near his home in Phomolong in the town of Hennenman in the Free State, mauling him so savagely his brain was exposed. “This is so painful,” says Nthabeleng Saule, a relative. “It’s hard to accept that he’s gone just like that. Because of dogs.” The three-year-old lived with his grandparents Phello and Mantwa Saule and his mother, Malefu, who are all in…

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UNTIL recently, hardly anyone knew who she was. Sure, she was in a role or two here and there, but overall, nothing about her really stood out. However, things have certainly changed now, thanks to her portrayal of one of the most famous women in the world. It’s unlikely Elizabeth Debicki will fade into obscurity again. And in a case of life imitating art, the Australian actress seems to be stealing the limelight from the woman meant to be at the centre stage of everything. In real life, Princess Diana often seemed to overshadow the queen. And Elizabeth, who plays her in the latest season of the Netflix hit, The Crown, is stealing the show from veteran actress Imelda Staunton, who plays Queen Elizabeth. Elizabeth (32) admits it was a…

SHAWN MENDES may have started the year nursing a broken heart after his split from CAMILA CABELLO, but he seems to be ending it with a new romance. The 24-year-old has been spotted getting close to his 50-year-old chiropractor, JOCELYNE MIRANDA, in recent weeks – sparking rumours of a romance. The pair were first photographed grabbing lunch in October and going grocery shopping, but it was their recent visit to a farmer’s market that really caught fans’ attention. The Canadian singer could be seen putting his arm around Jocelyne and the pair held hands several times while looking at goods and chatting to people at the market. Jocelyne started working with Shawn during his 2018/19 tour and he has been a client ever since, often appearing on her Instagram page.…

Singers KELLY ROWLAND (41) and JORDIN SPARKS (32) have both come out in defence of controversial singer CHRIS BROWN (33) after he won an award at the American Music Awards. The Destiny’s Child singer was presenting the gong for favourite male R&B singer. When she said Chris’ name the audience responded with resounding boos. Accepting the award on an absent Chris’ behalf, she reprimanded the audience with, “Excuse me. Chill out.” She went on to praise his contribution to music. A few days later she told TMZ that we all need to be forgiven. “Before we point fingers at anybody, we should realise how grateful we are for every moment that we get,” she said. “I think it’s just important to remember to be human.” Jordin, who collaborated with Chris…

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KEEPING your knees in tip-top shape is vital for long-term flexibility and joint health. So how can you maintain strength and flexibility in these vital joints? Start by incorporating these smart ideas from top physios and fitness experts into your weekly workout regimen. GET MOVING The best way to prevent knee degeneration is regular exercise, says Australian exercise physiologist and sports scientist Courtney Hargrave – and the earlier you start the better. When you move your knees, synovial fluid is secreted from the cartilage and this provides lubrication to the joint, she says, preventing wear and tear and premature degeneration, plus it provides nutrients to the cartilage. Knee action While some people can tolerate high-impact exercise such as running and jumping, these activities can promote the onset of degenerative conditions…

QUICK WIT A snail goes to buy a new car at a dealership. The salesman is surprised when the snail picks out a very fast and expensive sports car. He’s even more surprised when the snail requests that a big red “S” be painted on both sides. “Why would you want such a thing?” asks the salesman. The snail replies, “I want people to say, ‘Look at that S car go!’” GOTCHA! Boss: Do you believe in life after death? Employee: No, because there is no proof of it. Boss: Well, there is now! Employee: How? Boss: Just after you left yesterday saying that you had to go to your uncle’s funeral, your uncle came here looking for you. CAN’T BE TOO SURE One day a guy is talking to…

For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 20 DEC HAVE FUN, BUT DON’T NEGLECT LOVED ONES You’re in high spirits this week and having so much fun that you can hardly contain yourself. In addition, your exuberant and generous nature can’t help but attract people to you who can join in on the fun. Be mindful not to neglect your loved ones at home in the process, and be conscious and aware of where you spend your time. You wouldn’t want any scandal to tinge your reputation, so do your best to behave. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 28, 33, 41, 43, 35, 30 FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS SAGITTARIUS: FITNESS AND WELLBEING ■ Exercise attitude: It’s everything or nothing. ■ Preferred activity: Horse riding or hiking. ■ Financial fitness: They’re big…

IT’S easy to see why it’s been called South Africa’s answer to Gossip Girl – privileged private-school kids parading in chic uniforms while drama swirls and mean-girl stares follow them everywhere. But instead of a ruthless and mysterious blogger revealing secrets about teens in Upper East Side New York, just about every main character in this high school drama is concealing something from someone. Netflix’s Blood & Water centres on a girl from a posh school who sets out to prove whether a swimming star at the elite academy is actually her sister who was abducted at birth. The South African show has made waves both locally and internationally. Not only was it the first African original series to be ranked No 1 on Netflix in 10 countries including the…

1 ADELE ROCKS LAS VEGAS ADELE (34) has made a spectacular return to Las Vegas, kicking off her long-awaited residency. Fans were left flustered in January when the singer pulled out of her scheduled shows at the 11th hour because of concerns she had about the production quality. After nearly a year, she’s returned and redeemed herself with a performance that has fans and critics raving. “Thank you so much for coming back to me,” she said to her audience. “It looks just like I imagined it would.” 2 GWYNNIE’S MOM OPENS UP ABOUT CANCER When her husband, Bruce Paltrow, died of oral cancer in 2002, the last thing actress BLYTHE DANNER (79) expected was that she would be diagnosed with the same illness years later. Blythe, the…

She doesn’t easily share details of her love life. So, when radio and television presenter ZOË BROWN does, you should know it’s something special. When she shared a photo of herself and the man in her life on Instagram for the first time in August, she captioned it: “You know it’s serious if I break my own rules.” Now she reveals they’ve been a couple for the past ten months. “It’s the best feeling in the world. It feels different this time around,” she says. Zoë and her new man, whose name she chose not to mention, were students together at Kingsway High School in Durban. “We’ve been friends for years! He’s known me since I was 14.” Their shared values and work ethic made them click right away. “We…