Innholdsfortegnelse for 20 July 2023 i You South Africa

I FIRST read about Alison Botha in YOU when I was still in school. The details of what happened to her were as horrific and shocking then as they are now. It was absolutely remarkable that she survived what she’d endured and I followed Alison’s life over the years, amazed by her will to keep going. I can’t imagine what she must have thought or felt when she heard the two men who’d attacked her – criminals meant to spend their lives behind bars – were being released. With one of them she actually found out in a roundabout way instead of being informed by the relevant authorities. I don’t know why it was done. Yes, I get the law was changed but there are many other factors that need…

Rome launched WEPNER in 2022. “It’s a brand that represents the man I always wanted to be – confident, wholesome and cool in my own way. It’s my very own take on style about re-emerging stronger and more powerful after the challenges we inevitably face,” he says. Rome Wepener WHAT’S YOUR EARLIEST FASHION MEMORY? I remember being a young boy learning how to sew miniature clothes on my mom’s sewing machine. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUST-HAVE ITEMS THIS SEASON? An oversized jacket with sensational detailing. WHAT’S BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR CAREER? Wepner is still a new brand and we are on a long voyage. However, in the past year we showcased our debut runway show at South African Menswear Week and are now stocked at two stores (The…

LEO 22 JULY – 22 AUG CONSULT THE BUDGET BEFORE YOU PARTY Although the Sun moves into your sign on the 23rd, meaning you have a birthday ahead to plan, this might go down as a tumultuous week. For some or other reason, you may have to pinch pennies this week, so wait with the party planning and first confirm your budget. With love diva, Venus, also moving backwards in your sign, expect a bit of anxiety and insecurity around love. A family saga needs to come to an end, so bite the bullet and just do it. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 8, 17, 29, 47, 29, 11 FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS LEO’S IDEAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT ■ They enjoy being the centre of attention, so their desk is prominent. ■ Their desk is…

FINDING ENDURANCE By DARREL BRISTOW-BOVEY JONATHAN BALL Writer Darrel Bristow-Bovey is a self-confessed “polar nut” and “Shacklehead”. His fascination with Ernest Shackleton began when he was a little boy and his father told him incredible tales about the Anglo-Irish explorer’s expeditions to Antarctica. But what really intrigued him was his dad’s claim that he’d travelled with Shackleton on his ill-fated Endurance expedition. It was only later that he did the maths and realised this couldn’t have been true because his dad hadn’t even been born when Shackleton set sail from Plymouth in 1914. And yet when doing his own research about the explorer, Bristow-Bovey was startled to discover that some of the obscure nuggets of info that his dad had shared with him might have been true – like his…

AS FAR as launching a new social media platform goes, it’s been a success by any standard. Some 30 million users signed up in just one day – and by the end of the week that number had surpassed the 100-million mark. Meta, owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, can consider the launch of Threads as one of their major triumphs in recent years. And for CEO Mark Zuckerberg, still bruised from his failed forays into the metaverse, it’s a huge win. Big names such as Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez, Jamie Oliver and Paris Hilton signed up. Conspicuously absent was Elon Musk. The Twitter boss is livid and believes Threads is a rip-off of the company he bought for $44 billion (R748 billion) last year. “Competition is fine, cheating is…

CONCERNS FOR HEATHER ACTRESS HEATHER LOCKLEAR has had a long battle with alcohol addiction over the years and her road to recovery has been rocky. Loved ones now fear the former Melrose Place actress has relapsed yet again after concerning images emerged of her looking dishevelled and acting erratically outside a building in Malibu, California. Heather (61) was seen walking in flip-flops on the ledge of the building before sitting down on stairs looking upset. She was seemingly talking to herself while looking at a journal. Her fiancé, former motocross racer CHRIS HEISSER (61), dropped her off at the building for an undisclosed meeting, the Daily Mail reports. He then patiently waited for her while she was sitting outside for more than an hour. “Heather is drinking,” a source told…

IF EVER there was a poster couple for on-and-off relationships, it must be rappers CARDI B and OFFSET. The couple fought it out on social media recently after Offset in an Instagram story accused Cardi of sleeping with another man. The story was later deleted. Not one to take these things lying down, the WAP rapper responded on Twitter saying, “First of all, let me say, you can’t accuse me of all the things you know that you’re guilty of.” Cardi might’ve been talking about the numerous times Offset has reportedly cheated on her in their six-year marriage. She filed for divorce in 2020, but changed her mind and the couple went on to have two children, daughter Kulture (5) and son Wave (1). True to form, a week later…

INSIDE CHARLES’ SCOTTISH CORONATION Another country, another coronation. THE British king swopped his velvet robes and golden carriage for kilts and bagpipes when Scotland recently hosted its own symbolic event to honour the new monarch. In the grand thanksgiving and dedication service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, KING CHARLES was presented with a crown; a sceptre; and a sword made of gold, silver and gems – collectively known as the Honours of Scotland. He also received a new sword, named after the late Queen Elizabeth. The Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, joined the king and QUEEN CAMILLA during the ceremony. Charles, who is known to have a deep affection for Scotland, succeeded his mother as monarch of the United Kingdom and 14 other realms when she…

AND just like that she’s back! Of course, she’s not back quite as much as fans would’ve liked, but judging by the buzz Kim Cattrall has created with just a few moments on screen, anything is better than nothing for Samantha Jones supporters. The blonde who brought the screen siren to life in Sex and the City has been notably absent from the show’s recent revival, And Just Like That. Bad blood, bitchy back-and-forths and open animosity between her and Sarah Jessica Parker ensured Kim stayed away from the 2021 reboot of the hit franchise. The second season recently launched and given how wild fans went for even just a few moments of Samantha, many wondered if she’s the real star of the show. Kim steps into Samantha’s shoes for…

IT LOOKS like a cross between a schoolbag and a carry-on suitcase, brightly coloured with wheels and a handle. But the compact little case is anything but simple and its design has been a game-changer for children in rural areas. Thanks to an innovative young woman, this schoolbag transforms into a desk with a chair, a lamp and a portable USB charger. The MiDesk is the brainchild of Talita Boodhram (23) from Pretoria. It started as a high school science project seven years ago. Talita and her parents, Farana and Minesh, have since transformed her idea into a start-up business and have provided 2 000 units to kids in rural areas free of charge. “It’s a proud moment for me to see that something that started out as a project…

I MISS MY WONDERFUL, CHARMING HUSBAND Q I’ve been married to my husband for five years. At the beginning, life was wonderful and he was an attentive, charming husband. As the years went by, he changed and during Covid, when we had to stay at home, he rarely spoke to me and spent most of his time in his study. Before Covid he was a very successful businessman, but the pandemic had a devastating effect on his business and he is now struggling to make ends meet. He told me when we got married that I would not have to work and that we could have a family, but I have not conceived as yet. What is happening and where did my husband go? Confused, email A Covid has hit…

LATE NIGHT LECTURE An elderly man is stopped by the police around 2am and is asked where he’s going at this time of the night. The man replies, “I’m on my way to attend a lecture about gambling, strippers, alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking, and staying out late.” “Really? The surprised officer asks. “Who’s giving that lecture at this time of night?” The man replies, “My wife.” DECISIONS, DECISIONS… A woman is taking her driver’s licence exam. Instructor: “If you’re driving and you see your brother and husband on the road, which one you slam?” The woman: “My husband.” Instructor: “For the third damn time, it’s the brakes! You slam the darn brakes!” DRINKING & DRIVING A circus performer is…

1 JUSTIN BIEBER’S DUD ART Singer JUSTIN BIEBER lost almost R20 million after a non-fungible token (NFT) artwork he bought depreciated more than 95% in just over a year. Justin (29) was one of the celebs who rode the digital art investment wave in 2022 when he bought a limited-edition Bored Ape digital collectable. He paid about $1,3m (then R20,6m) for the piece, which is now priced at $59 000 (R1m). But with a net worth of $300m (R5,4 billion), we doubt he’s too worried about the loss. 2 NO CHARGES FOR TRAVIS Rapper TRAVIS SCOTT is heaving a sigh of relief after a jury decided not to pursue criminal charges against him after the tragedy at his Astroworld Festival in 2021. During the concert, the…

A captivating new mystery drama is shaking things up on Netflix. Home Wrecker stars two of South Africa’s top actresses ENHLE MBALENHLE MLOTSHWA (35) and LETOYA MAKHENE-PULUMO (38), who dive deep into their roles in this dark and gripping movie. In a quick catch-up with YOU, Enhle and Letoya share details of their characters’ yin-yang relationship, as well as their admiration for each other’s work. LETOYA WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO? I’m working on my foundation, launching traditional mink blankets, and continuing with my spiritual healing work. And, of course, playing my role in Generations: The Legacy. TELL US ABOUT YOUR ROLE IN HOME WRECKER. This is by far one of the darkest roles I’ve ever played. For many years I’ve tried to stay away from being typecast. Initially…

THE year is 1997 and boy meets girl in a crowded room after a soccer match. She’s the sleek, pouty member of the most famous girl band in the world, he’s a drop-dead gorgeous football star. A romance develops that has the world swooning, but also a little cynical. It won’t last, critics said. She’ll get tired of him, naysayers predicted. He’ll move onto someone else – soccer players always do. But just look at David and Victoria Beckham now: 24 years of marriage, a few bumps in the road, four kids, many millions in the bank – when it comes to staying power and productivity, these two have it waxed. Here’s a look at the evolution of Posh and Becks, the star-crossed lovers everyone expected to crash and burn,…

Pinotage BEEF SHANK STEW SERVES 6 / PREPARATION: 15 MINS / COOKING: 2-3 HOURS This stew is inspired by traditional French beef stew, but with a South African twist. It can also be made in a slow cooker. ▸ 1,5kg beef shank or potjiekos meat (bone in)▸ salt and freshly ground pepper▸ 30ml (2T) oil▸ 2 onions, thickly sliced▸ 6 garlic cloves, bruised▸ 2 bay leaves▸ 4 sprigs thyme▸ 1 sprig rosemary▸ 2 celery sticks, chopped▸ 4 carrots, peeled and sliced into thick medallions▸ 250ml (1c) Pinotage (or other dry red wine)▸ 250ml (1c) beef stock▸ hot water, as needed▸ 250g mushrooms, halved▸ 15ml (1T) flour, mixed with 30ml (2T) water TO SERVE ▸ fresh basil▸ side dish of your choice 1Season the meat with the salt and pepper. Heat…

IMPORTANT Unless yarn specified is used, Saprotex cannot accept responsibility for the finished work. NOTE The instructions are given for the smallest size, with the larger sizes in brackets; where only one figure is given, it applies to all sizes. MATERIALS ■ Elle Family Knit Vintage Chunky (100g ball): 1(2;2;3;3;3) balls colour of your choice ■ One pair each 5mm and 5,5mm knitting needles ■ 5mm circular knitting needle ■ Stitch holder■ 3(3;4;4;5;5) buttons MEASUREMENTS To fit ages: 0-6(6-12;1-2;2-3;4-5; 6-7) months/years Actual all round measurement of garments: Chest: 45(51;55;60;65;71)cm Length to shoulder: 24(28;32;38;42;48)cm Sleeve seam: 15(17;20;24;29;33)cm TENSION 15 sts and 21 rows = 10cm over stocking stitch using 5,5mm needles. For best results it is essential to obtain the correct tension. If there are too few stitches on test swatch,…

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. IF you’re struggling to keep up your monthly credit and store card instalments, it’s time to act. You can take control of your repayments. 1 GET THE FULL PICTURE Your debt won’t go away if you ignore it, but at least if you know the details, you can draw up a plan for reducing it. Here’s what you can do: ■ Find out what you owe. Your bank and store card statements should be available online. You can also check it on your credit record online – by law, you’re entitled to one free record per year. ■ List all your debts. Write down the…

ONE of the most important roles that scientists must fulfil is to help us better understand the world around us. But sometimes their findings can upset certain people because the new research may contradict those people’s old beliefs. This was the case with Galileo Galilei and his many discoveries. Today, he’s known as the father of modern science, but in his own time, he was persecuted and rejected because of the things he’d discovered about the workings of the universe. EARLY LIFE Galilei was born in 1564 in Pisa, Italy. This period in history is called the Renaissance, and it was a time of great change in society. People were moving away from the Dark Ages and discovering new things about the world. The French word “renaissance” means rebirth, and…

FOR months he asked doctors when he could get his face fixed so he could leave his home and face the world again. But the decision wasn’t an easy one – there were plenty of risks he had to take into account to have a face transplant. Surgeons would have to totally remove what was left of his scarred skin and if the procedure failed he’d literally be left without a face. There was also a high risk he could die, so the decision wasn’t one to be taken lightly. But Joe DiMeo wanted to start his life again – and his wish has come true. It took the better part of four years, the patience of a saint and the kindness of strangers but Joe is finally seeing the…

‘MY BABIES MEAN THE WORLD TO ME’ AN EXTRAVAGANT birthday party for a one-year-old worth a whopping R250 000, a R10 000 designer shopping spree for a teen and a R95 000 Dior baby stroller – these are just some of the ways the women in The Mommy Club are spoiling their kids. The new reality series about fabulously wealthy South African moms and their pampered children has been raising eyebrows since it premiered on Showmax last month and it’s still making waves. The show follows five Johannesburg yummy mummies: Mpumi Mophatlane, Happy Simelane, Tshego Adewale, Nunurai Mudarikwa and Ratile Mabitsela. Between them they have 15 children and 13 nannies to help them keep the kids in tow. The women do drama with a capital D, serve glam looks that…