Innholdsfortegnelse for 27 July 2023 i You South Africa

IT WAS delightful to see this week’s winning letter – this jersey is so gorgeous and in such great shape 33 years after Ann Pappas made it using a knitting pattern from YOU! I am in awe of people who can create such incredible items using just a pattern, wool and needles. I’ve tried a few times and I can’t seem to get it right. I’m pretty sure Mrs Matthews, the needlework teacher in primary school who first laid eyes on my attempts at knitting, has never had a worse student than me. I’ve read all about how soothing and calming it is to knit and it’s becoming ever more popular as a way to do something away from the screens that consume our lives. I also love how creative…

SNOW people, snowflakes, snowballs, and snow-angels – it’s the stuff Hollywood Christmas movies are made of and not something we typically see over here in South Africa even in the darkest and coldest parts of winter. But Johannesburg residents were treated to a winter wonderland recently with images and videos coming thick and fast on social media. For many of the city’s younger residents it was a sheer delight because they’d never seen anything like this before. The last time Joburg experienced snowfall was in August 2012 and before that in July 2007. “It happens once every 10 to 20 years, but it’s not abnormal,” says Professor Francois Engelbrecht, director of the Global Change Institute and professor of climatology at Wits University. Cold fronts from the Southern Ocean, also known…

HALF a century – that’s how long it took for them to find each other again. A lot happened in those years: both married other people, raised families and made homes. Yet Carol Abrahams and Ronald Riley were always on the periphery of each other’s lives – and when they were both widowed after decades of marriage, they slowly but surely started to find each other again. Now wedding bells will soon chime, a fairytale ending to a story that will warm the cockles of your heart and make you believe in true love again. It all began in what seems like a lifetime ago, back when the SABC was only a radio station, disco had yet to take off and landline telephones were the main source of communication. Kids…

WHAT DO I DO WITH SUCH A TERRIBLE WIFE? Q My wife and I have been married for four years. Everybody told me she was a difficult person, but love blinded me to her true personality. I am now convinced she laid her plans carefully to get me to marry her as she knew that I was specialising and would be able to give her a good life. She’s a selfish, narcissistic gold-digger. She goes out of her way to let people know we stay in an affluent area and that we also have a game farm and holiday home. When we are with people she pretends to be loving towards me, but she does not care at all. She never gets up when I go to work and when…

PEACE & QUIET A guy sits down at the bar and orders drink after drink. “Is everything okay, pal?” the bartender asks. “My wife and I got into a fight and she said she wasn’t going to talk to me for a month.” Trying to put a positive spin on things, the bartender says, “Well, maybe that’s kind of a good thing. You know. . . a little peace and quiet?” “Yeah,” the guy responds, “but today is the last day. . . ” A NEW CAREER I got fired from my job at the calendar factory a couple weeks ago. All I did was take a few days off. But it’s all right, I think I’m going to become a mirror-washer. It’s something I can really see myself doing.…

‘IF IT DON’T MAKE DOLLARS THEN IT DON’T MAKE SENSE’ HE’S the kind of guy who doesn’t blink at the thought of firing a former US president and first lady if they don’t deliver what he wants. He has no time for the somewhat rich, but very famous like a certain duchess and her redhead royal husband. And if you’re a much-loved feelgood guru you’d best be bringing in the numbers or he wants you out no matter how many good vibes you’re sending out. Daniel Ek, the Swedish billionaire CEO of streaming service Spotify, has become known for being brutal with underperforming products – and people. He wanted to transform Spotify from being primarily a music service to a multimedia platform that included hot podcasts. And when it didn’t…

SHE was so sure she’d bomb out in the opening week of Wimbledon she bought two tickets to Harry Styles’ concert in Vienna for the first Saturday of the competition. After all, she’d been out of tennis for six months after giving birth and she’d had to fight hard to qualify for the famous grass court championships. Once ranked third in the world, she’d slipped to 1 344th place – so it seemed feasible to expect an early exit in London and to plan to nip to Austria to see her idol on stage during his Love On Tour concert. She never got there. Elina Svitolina became one of the darlings of Wimbledon and a hero to millions of Ukrainians when she stormed her way to the semifinals, beating Venus…

“I didn’t want [Olivia] to have to see all of this while she was pregnant because I didn’t know what kind of stress that would cause her and her baby physically”– SARAH JONAH ACCUSED OF BEING TOXIC Actor JONAH HILL has found himself at the centre of a debate about unhealthy boundaries and trust in relationships after an ex-girlfriend accused him of being a toxic misogynist. Jonah (39), who welcomed a baby girl with girlfriend Olivia Millar in May, has been accused by SARAH BRADY of “emotional abuse” while the two were dating between August 2021 and early 2022. Sarah (24), a semi-professional surfer, went to Instagram to share several text message screengrabs she claims are between her and Jonah. In one of these messages he stipulated the boundaries of…

DETAILS of his health scare earlier this year are still sketchy, but if new photos are anything to go by JAMIE FOXX (55) is on the mend. Fans were delighted to see the actor out and about in the Chicago area looking his usual jovial self. He smiled and waved on a yacht ride with friends and played golf and pickleball, a popular new racket sport that’s one of his new business ventures. In his first Twitter post in months, a suave-looking Jamie promoted a new pickleball paddle he and director TAYLOR CHIEN are selling. “What up my pickleball nation, my pickleball fans. We have a huge announcement for you. We have our own paddles that we are launching,” Jamie told followers in the video. “The best paddle. If you…

It’s the start of a new era for the British monarchy and royal fans won’t want to miss this historic, must-buy magazine commemorating the recent coronation of England’s new king, Charles III. Packed with beautiful photographs, this special glossy keepsake covers his entire life, including the celebration of his birth, his troubled childhood, student days, marriages, his relationships with his kids and grandchildren, and so much more. Get your copy in stores now or online at youstore.co.za. You can also order a copy by emailing johan.terblanche@media24.com or call 021-406-4962 and have it delivered. 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…

A STEADY drizzle has shrouded the Camps Bay shoreline in mist, but Claudia Henkel isn’t bothered by the gloomy weather. After all, she knows how to get through a storm and make a fresh start. The former Miss South Africa’s love life made headlines earlier this year when her ex was pictured in what looked like a wedding ceremony. She was humiliated because they were still legally married at the time – but that’s all water under the bridge now. Claudia has found love again in the arms of wealthy Tshwane businessman Michael Hoffman, and the couple are now enjoying a winter break in Cape Town with her five-year-old twins, Skylar and Hunter, who come running over to greet us. “It’s our first time in Cape Town,” Skylar says, while…

HE HAD everything going for him – youthful good looks, a glittering showbiz career and a gorgeous girlfriend, Zendaya, to go home to. Yet Tom Holland couldn’t seem to let loose without tapping into a tipple. He always needed a few beers to feel more comfortable in a social environment and booze became his crutch. Then he ditched alcohol for a month – and the difference it made in his life astounded him. “I could sleep better. I could handle problems better,” he says. “Things that would go wrong on set, that would normally set me off, I could take in my stride. I had such better mental clarity. I felt healthier, I felt fitter.” The Spider-Man actor gave up booze in December 2021 to give his body a break…

PORK with FIG & SAGE SAUCE SERVES 4 / PREPARATION & COOKING: 15 MINUTES ▸ 30ml (2T) olive oil▸ 4 pork cutlets▸ 10ml (2t) freshly ground black pepper▸ pinch of salt▸ 200g (1c) dried figs, halved▸ 60ml (¼c) fresh sage leaves▸ 5ml (1t) crushed garlic▸ 275ml (1½c) apple juice▸ 3 fresh figs, quartered TO SERVE ▸ cooked mashed potato▸ extra sage leaves (optional) 1 Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Rub the pork with pepper and season with salt. Cook the pork for 3 minutes on each side or until cooked as desired. Remove from the pan, cover and set aside. 2 Add the dried figs, sage, garlic and apple juice to the pan and cook for 3 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Stir…

STOCKISTS: ARDMORE-DESIGN.COM, 011-268-5865; DESIGNTEAMFABRICS.CO.ZA, 012-667-3787; HERTEX.CO.ZA, 0860-437-839; KNUS.CO, 087-550-7600; STUARTGRAHAM.CO.ZA, 021-054-5152; SUMMERHOUSEFABRICS.CO.ZA, 021-914-02952 WE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PROVIDE ACCURATE PRICES BUT MISTAKES MAY OCCUR. YOU AND THE SUPPLIERS DO NOT BIND THEMSELVES TO THE PRICES PRINTED HERE.…

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. YOU don’t need thousands of rands to pay off your debt faster – even R200 can make a bigger difference than you think. So if that means spending a little less on takeaways or online games, do it – you’ll thank yourself later. Here’s what’s possible if you set aside just R200 a month to repay debt or save. LONG-TERM DEBT: YOUR HOME LOAN If you’re already counting your cents, it may seem difficult to find extra money to put towards your home loan, but it can save you a lot of money over time. When you pay more than the minimum monthly payment…

Getting a partner’s name tattooed on your body can be painful in more ways than one. Especially when you have to remove it or cover it up after a break-up. Just ask actresses MELANIE GRIFFITH (65) and MEGAN FOX (37) who both recently revealed new tattoos covering up their ex-husbands’ names. Melanie was married to Spanish actor ANTONIO BANDERAS and at the height of their love affair in the ‘90s she got a tattoo of his name in a huge heart on her arm. In 2015 the couple split after two decades together. After removing the ink, she has now covered the faint outline with a new tattoo of her children’s names – son Alexander Bauer (37), daughters Dakota Johnson (33) and Stella Banderas (26) and stepson Jesse Johnson (40).…

CASTER’S BITTERSWEET VICTORY Champ still banned from competing OLYMPIC runner CASTER SEMENYA welcomed a court ruling that she was discriminated against by rules that force her to medically reduce her natural hormone levels if she wants to compete in major competitions. But the move doesn’t mean her career is back on track. “Justice has spoken but this is only the beginning,” she said in a statement. “My case at the European Court of Human Rights (EHCR) was against the ruling handed down by the government of Switzerland, and not World Athletics itself.” The 32-year-old gold medallist was born with differences in sex development (DSD), meaning her body naturally produces higher levels of testosterone than women without the condition. She’s been banned from competing in 400m and 1 500m track events…

OVERCROWDED hospitals, limited resources, poor governance – these are just some of the challenges crippling the South African healthcare system. But with time, careful management, investment from all the relevant sectors and lessons learnt from abroad, it can all be fixed, says Professor Malegapuru Makgoba – and as SA’s outgoing health ombudsman, he should know. In his seven years in the job, he investigated some of the biggest scandals in the SA health system, including the Life Esidimeni tragedy when 144 people died largely of starvation and neglect at psychiatric facilities in Gauteng. Now, at the age of 70, he’s ready to call it a day and concentrate on his latest project: writing a book on his journey through life. Makgoba, who recently said farewell to his final job, says…

IT’S a fear that many parents face when they send their child out on a sleepover with a friend – the dread and anxiety that something bad will happen to them while they’re away. Careful checking and vetting of the friend’s family often provides peace of mind. But as one Cape Town couple recently discovered, there’s no way to be 100% sure of what dangers lurk in the shadows. At the age of eight Daniël Jamneck became another horrendous statistic after he was found dead in a bed at his friend’s home in Kraaifontein. He’d been sexually assaulted and strangled, allegedly by his friend’s father, a 47-year-old man who’d been accused of rape in 2005. The man had been placed on a three-year sexual offences diversion programme, but reportedly checked…

To the nines Add some elegance to your wardrobe with chic black blazers you can dress up for work and play. For her For him Everyday essentials Hoodies and polo necks are great to pair with denims for an on-trend look that keeps the chill at bay. For her For him All in the edit Texture is key in layering black-on-black looks. Opt for puffy pieces or textured fabrics and subtle patterns when matching one colour scheme. For her For him Play with pleather This shiny fabric works well when layering for an extra textural element and a look with edge. For her For him STOCKISTS ACKERMANS 0860-900-100, EDGARS 0860-111-826, EXACT 0860-834-834, H&M 0860-690-707, FOSCHINI 0860-834-834, IDENTITY 021-460-2400, MANGO SHOP. MANGO.COM/ZA, MARKHAM BASH.COM, MILADYS 0800-212-535, MR PRICE 0800-212-535, NICCI BOUTIQUES NICCI.CO.ZA,…

LEO 22 JULY – 22 AUG KEEP A STEADY EYE ON YOUR FINANCES The full moon on the 1st of the new month falls across your love horoscope, and this will serve as an opportunity to gain a new perspective in this area of your life. Even though your intentions may be pure, double-check whether you’re expressing your love in a sincere manner or whether it’s coming across as being airy-fairy. There’s nothing like a financial crisis to get one to level with oneself as well as another person, so observe developments around money on the 2nd. It will guide you into a solid reality check regarding your budget. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 9, 24, 44, 47, 39, 22 VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEPT Behind-the-scenes talks about money may not…

THE FINAL LAP By IAN LAXTON Guide book When she was in her teens, Abby Dennison was the target of a botched abduction attempt outside her school in Joburg, which resulted in the death of her mother. Although this tragedy has scarred her for life it has also motivated her to become the best middle-distance runner in the world. Now, nine years later, she has the opportunity to achieve that goal by joining nine elite runners in London for a race aimed at breaking the world record for the fastest mile. Can Abby win the race and achieve lasting fame? The sport of track and field is not as genteel as it looks – at times it can almost feel like an all-out war being waged on the track. Author…

THERE is an audible rhythm to a Grand Slam tennis tournament, a twock-tock, tock-thwock of strokes, like beats per minute, that steadily grows fainter as the field diminishes. At first the locker room is a hive of 128 competitors, milling and chattering, but each day their numbers ebb, until just two people are left in that confrontational hush known as the final. For so many years, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova were almost invariably the last two, left alone in a room so empty, yet intimate, that they could practically hear what was inside the other’s chest. Thwock-tock. They dressed side by side. They waited together, sometimes ate together and entered the arena together. Then they would play a match that seemed like a personal cross-examination, running each other headlong…

THEY started off as reality TV stars who were, well, just famous for being famous. But these days a great chunk of their millions come from big-bucks endorsements and the savvy business deals they’ve set up over the past few years. Their colossal fame has certainly helped the Kardashian-Jenner clan expand their empire – but it’s their collaboration with a woman with a brain for business and a nose for success that’s helped to turn it into a proper financial success. London-born Emma Grede may be nowhere near as well-known as the Kardashian-Jenners, but she’s the behind-the-scenes genius who has launched billion-dollar companies with members of the famous family. The 41-year-old is co-founder and CEO of the clothing line Good American with Khloé Kardashian and the founding partner of Skims,…

FROM the moment the first set pics dropped, the hype was happening. There was Barbie in all her plastic perfection, froth of blonde locks, tight pink outfit, gravity-defying boobs, the works. And by her side, flashing a dazzling smile from an impossibly tanned face, was Ken – side-parting on point, ridiculously ripped torso, tight pants, the whole boyfriend shebang. Now the movie that’s spawned a zillion crazes, memes and Instagram-perfect outfits is finally here – a fun romp of a pink candyfloss ride the world can’t wait to experience. Margot Robbie, who brings Barbie to life, is beside herself that the film is finally in theatres. “I’m so excited that we’re at the point of sharing it,” she says. “Because when you make a movie, you love it and you…

Celebs had a ball at the recent Mayweather Experience banquet dinner at the Sandton Convention Centre. They dressed to impress for the black-tie event to honour FLOYD MAYWEATHER’s visit to the country. The retired US boxer’s trip was part of his Motherland Tour 2023, which aims to inspire young people to follow their dreams.…

THE BEST OF THE BABES THE SUITS…