Innholdsfortegnelse for 16 February 2023 i You South Africa

I CAN’T imagine what it must be like to open every part of your life to strangers online as so many people do on YouTube and increasingly on TikTok. Perhaps it’s because I’m very much an introvert and quite shy but I can’t get my head around it. I read the story about Nicholas Perry on page 88 and I was gobsmacked. He’s gained nearly 90kg over the years because of extreme eating for his YouTube channels. Yes, you read that correctly – nearly 90kg! He’s made a fortune out of it but he’s clearly not a happy man. The toll on his body is hectic and dangerous and it looks like it’s just as bad for his mind and his relationships. Equally fascinating are the people who watch him.…

A PRINCESS for the people. A caring person who loves her kids and shows kindness to young and old. A woman who most closely resembles Diana. A royal with one foot in tradition and the other in modernity. The Firm’s not-so-secret weapon. All of this and more have been used to describe Kate, Princess of Wales and even more so since she’s stepped into a greater public role. While drama, rifts and feuds plague the palace, the one constant is Kate and it’s likely she’ll be required to put her dimpled smile and easy elegance to good use in the months ahead, especially in the run-up to King Charles’ coronation. Kate may not have the dazzling charisma of Di, but royal insiders say she’s come closest to being like the…

THE baby boy’s legs kick wildly as he lies on the carpet of his parent’s living room until he manages to roll himself onto his tummy. His head swivels toward his mom and dad, who are sitting watching him. His gaze meets theirs and from his expression, it’s clear he wants to be picked up. And right now, please. Hendré Strauss is eight months old, an age at which most infants would be able to sit unaided. But Hendré was born without arms and so has to rely on his parents, Mariaan and Hendrik Strauss, to help him up. “What is it, boetie? Do you want to come and sit here with us?” Mariaan (25) asks before she picks him up and settles him on the sofa between her and…

HE’S tired of seeing people eat chocolate ice-cream. And boring old strawberry – don’t even get him started on that one. What Tapiwa Guzha serves up at Tapi Tapi ice-cream parlour in Cape Town is a lot less vanilla in every sense of the word. Flavours range from mopani worm, seaweed, fynbos, and baobab to dried fish mixed with toffee – and he’s on a mission to inspire his customers to be a little more adventurous with their ice-cream choices. A sign on the wall of his shop puts it all into perspective. It reads, “Our flavours are not weird!” “We’ve all been socialised into believing Eurocentric food should be the global norm,” he says. He’s made more than 1 000 different types of exotic African ice-cream since he opened…

YOU might’ve heard of “dopamine dressing” – the act of wearing clothes with the intention of boosting your mood. Think loud prints, vivid hues, clashing colours – all things bright, bold and beautiful to inject a bit of joy into your life. It’s one of the biggest trends around – and it’s now filtered into the beauty arena. Dopamine beauty is all about creating looks that make you happy and add a dose of the carefree to your day. Here’s what it’s all about and how you can add a boost to your beauty mood. ■ A SHOT OF FEEL-GOOD GLAM Dopamine beauty – or “dopamine glam” as it’s been dubbed by Sir John, US creative director of L’Oréal and makeup artist to pop star Beyoncé – is wearing bright,…

WE’RE IN LOVE BUT HE’S WITH SOMEONE ELSE Q The year started off so well as I met a wonderful guy during the holidays. We had a blissful time together – we fell in love almost from the first day we met. When he had to go back to Joburg (I live in Cape Town) he promised that not even the distance would stand between us. The problem is that when he contacted me it was with a very sad message – he told me he’s actually engaged and didn’t have the heart to tell me. He said he thought he’d be able to break up with his fiancée when he got back home but now finds it impossible as she’s his boss’ daughter and he thinks he will end…

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 18 FEB LIFE-CHANGING DECISIONS MUST BE MADE You’ve had to do quite a few reality checks since Saturn moved into your sign way back in March 2020. And this week is no exception as the Sun and Saturn meet in your sign. Resolutions need to be weighed up carefully and consciously as you’re in the process of making decisions that’ll affect your life and your relationship for at least the next seven years. This is serious business, and definitely not a time to be flippant – even if you feel like it. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 8, 24, 33, 41, 29, 11 FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS A-Z OF AQUARIUS’ SOULMATES A Aquarius: They’re assured of eternal friendship and a true comrade. B Leo: Their warm nature balances your lightness.…

IT’S an image guaranteed to make the most cynical soul go “aaah” – a tiny creature fast asleep on the back of a dog about 10 times its size. And when these two aren’t snoozing, they can be found outside exploring the garden, chasing each other around the lawn, rolling on the grass and tucking into treats. Welcome to the world of Phoenix, a 10-week-old fennec fox, and Dobby the dog, cherished pets of Cheyenne Dombrock-Smith (27) of Northriding, Johannesburg. Dusty the cat lives here too, but she’s typically an aloof feline and hasn’t been as accepting as Dobby of the newcomer to the household. “Phoenix is still a bit afraid of the cat,” says Cheyenne, who’s a 3D animator and also has an outdoor adventure business in the Rustenburg…

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NOODLE SALAD BOWLS with CHILLI DRESSING SERVES 4 / PREPARATION: 20 MIN / STANDING: 30 MIN This is a fresh, fuss-free and healthy salad – ideal for using leftover chicken. NOODLES ▸100g vermicelli rice noodles ▸250ml (1c) frozen peas SALAD DRESSING ▸juice of 2 limes or 30ml (2T) white wine vinegar ▸1-2 red chillies, chopped ▸20ml (4t) fish sauce ▸30ml (2T) soy sauce ▸15-30ml (1-2T) castor sugar SALAD ▸3 large chicken breast fillets or 4 deboned thighs, cooked and roughly shredded ▸1 head of lettuce, roughly torn ▸½ red cabbage, chopped▸2-3 carrots, peeled and cut into ribbons ▸1 cucumber, julienned ▸2 spring onions, cut into thin strips ▸a handful of fresh basil ▸a handful of fresh mint TO SERVE ▸100g salted and toasted peanuts, chopped ▸lime wedges Keep 4 bowls…

One of the bougainvillea’s many attractive qualities is that it can add colour to a garden for most of the year. This popular drought-tolerant plant is also versatile – it can be trained into a hedge, grow in a pot or garden and creep high along any strong support structure. Birds love its protective stems and foliage and it’s known to grow relatively quickly and wildly. DID YOU KNOW? This plant was discovered in 1768 in Rio de Janeiro by French naturalist Philibert Commerson. He named the plant after a dear friend, Louis-Antoine de Bougainville. PERFECT FOR THE HOME Whether in a small or sprawling garden, the bougainvillea is always a treat. As they climb walls easily (supported by a structure and ties), they can draw the eye upward in…

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. MANY taxpayers don’t know where, when or how to lodge a complaint when they’re unhappy with how Sars is handling their tax returns. Many people aren’t even aware there is a Tax Ombud who can help resolve issues – free of charge. Here’s what you need to know. What are valid reasons for a complaint? The Office of the Tax Ombud can help you with three types of complaints about Sars: service, procedural or administrative matters. Taxpayers have the right to receive clear instructions on what’s needed to file their taxes, and they should receive good service and easy access to Sars through eFiling, its…

I CAN’T help but feel some trepidation before the bill arrives during my lunch with Jay Shetty. It’s not that he’s stitched me up with the venue, I chose the place. Nor have we been gluttons – he’s a former Hindu monk with a small, vegan-from-LA appetite and I’m a writer on a very limited budget. It’s just that, from what I’ve heard, breaking bread with this particular monk-turned-social-media-guru-turned-multimillionaire life coach to the stars, doesn’t always come cheap. Specifically, it can cost £1 032,70 (R21 686,70) plus a transaction fee. At least, that’s the price of the top-tier “Ultimate Dinner with Jay Shetty VIP Package” at his upcoming London Palladium shows – themselves part of a 33-date world speaking tour to accompany his latest book, 8 Rules of Love: How…

IT COULD’VE been really awkward for KATY PERRY having to deal with her partner’s ex, but luckily she and MIRANDA KERR are great friends – and it’s a beautiful sight to behold. The singer honoured her baby-daddy ORLANDO BLOOM’s ex-wife by presenting her with an award at the 20th annual G’Day USA Arts Gala in Los Angeles, an event that celebrates Australian talent in US. “Many of you may be confused as to why I’m presenting Miranda with this award,” Katy (38) said. “It doesn’t fit the ex-wife, new wife narrative. Many in the media would like to see us mud wrestle . . . but this is about love, and Miranda is love.” Katy has shared pics and videos of fun nights out with the model on her Instagram…

IT SEEMS to suddenly be everywhere online. ChatGPT aces medical and legal exams. ChatGPT is doing homework and making learning easier. ChatGPT is wiping out entire industries but is transforming production workflows. ChatGPT can write poems, songs and movie scripts, but it’s plagiarising. ChatGPT has certainly been making a splash for the past few weeks because of what it can do. This artificial intelligence (AI) tool is considered a revolutionary shift in technology even though what it does has been around for many years (see box). And it’s no flash-in-the-pan either – tech giant Microsoft invested $10 billion (R173b) in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, and is rolling out the tech in its suite of products, including Microsoft Teams and search engine Bing. Yet, unlike Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg or Google’s…

CASUAL COOL CHILLED CHELSEA Comedian and actress Chelsea Handler has a laid-back style that celebrates comfort. Channel her look in a comfy casual jumpsuit and sneakers for a stylish everyday look. COOL CARMEN South African model Carmen Solomons is seen out and about in a casual yet cool ensemble of denim jeans, comfy sneakers and a trendy, sleeveless puffer jacket. EFFORTLESS ELSA Model and fashion influencer Elsa Hosk dresses up an everyday look with a stylish oversized shirt, high-waisted pants and a peak cap. LAID-BACK SHERYL LEE Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph achieves the perfect balance of casual and dressy. DRESSY DIVAS ALL-ABOUT-THE-AESTHETIC ALISHA 13 Reasons Why actress Alisha Boe glams up a simple denim ensemble – perfect for a day or night out. KNOCKOUT KATIE Actress Katie Holmes shows that…

TIMING IS EVERYTHING Woman: Can you teach me yoga? Yoga instructor: How flexible are you? Woman: I can’t make Tuesdays. WHAT THE DOC SAYS A man goes to a psychiatrist and says, “Doc, I keep having these alternating, recurring dreams. First I’m a teepee, then I’m a popup tent, then I’m a teepee, then I’m a pop-up tent. It’s driving me crazy. What’s wrong with me?” The doctor replies, “It’s very simple. You’re two tents.” A LOOKER A teen boy shows his dad a picture of his new girlfriend dressed in hockey gear, pads and a mask. The dad says, “She looks like a keeper.” QUIPS FOR KIDS What sound do you hear when a cow breaks the sound barrier? Cow-boom! What kind of haircuts do bees get? Buzzzz cuts.…

DEMON COPPERHEAD By BARBARA KINGSOLVER Faber Damon Fields has the cards stacked against him right from the start. Born to a teen drug addict in a trailer home in the rural American South, his childhood is spent drifting from one awful foster home to the next. But blessed with humour, intelligence, kindness, loyalty and decency, Damon – or Demon Copperhead as he’s known to his friends because of his fiery red hair – somehow always manages to survive what life throws at him. You’ll find yourself rooting for Damon and sometimes wanting to hurl the book against the wall because of the unfairness of it all as he navigates his way through love, loss and his own drug addiction, constantly being failed by the people who should be protecting him.…

SHE has a list of accomplishments as long as her slender arm: sought-after model, successful social media influencer, skilled businesswoman, ambitious entrepreneur. . . Yet it seems every time Lori Harvey makes headlines it has more to do with what’s happening in her love life than anything she does professionally. And recently this was the case once again when she stepped out to celebrate her 26th birthday on the arm of her new man, hunky British actor Damson Idris (31). The couple went public with their relationship six months after she broke up with Michael B Jordan (36), the Without Remorse star she’d dated for more than a year. Sources say Michael was ready to settle down and get more serious, but Lori just wasn’t quite there yet. He even…

1 OSCAR QUIBBLES Criticism over actress ANDREA RISEBOROUGH’s Oscar nomination for her role in To Leslie has led the Academy of Arts to review campaigning tactics for nominees. Until now, Andrea (41) hasn’t been a contender at any of the other major awards shows. The omission of black nominees such as The Woman King’s Viola Davis (57) and Till’s Danielle Deadwyler (40), who’ve both been favourites this awards season, has again brought to light the issue of representation. 2 MILA CALLS ASHTON OUT FOR CHEATING ON DEMI When actor ASHTON KUTCHER (44) cheated on his first wife, DEMI MOORE (60), in 2010, MILA KUNIS (39), like the rest of us, thought the worst of him. Pretty early on in their relationship, his That ’70s Show co-star and now wife addressed…