Innholdsfortegnelse for 16 November 2023 i You South Africa

A FRIEND sent me a reminder that Christmas movies have started showing so it’s almost time for the holidays. Spring has also finally shown itself in Cape Town, bringing with it that feeling of sun, fun and winding down. But, of course, there’s still plenty to do before we get to the festivities. And now is the time of year when many of us feel we just don’t have much fuel in the tank – a time when we most need extra energy. I’d love to hear how you manage to deal with the pressures of the last few weeks of the working year. I’ve found a few things that work for me. I try to prep meals on a Sunday and freeze some of it so I don’t have…

HE ONCE called her the sister he’d always wanted, and she regarded him as a friend and ally. But the friendship and camaraderie that once existed between Prince Harry and the Princess of Wales has been shattered – and in its place is distance and coldness, disappointment and sadness. Royal expert Jennie Bond stressed as much recently when she reflected on the relationship between Kate and Harry that once charmed the world. “It’s so broken,” she says. “It’s highly unlikely Kate will ever extend an olive branch.” There was faint hope in some royal circles that Kate – long regarded as ‘IT’S HIGHLY UNLIKELY KATE WILL EVER EXTEND AN OLIVE BRANCH’ the peacemaker in the royal family – might convince William to instigate some sort of reunion over Christmas, using…

THEY’D been married for six years when they found out they were going to have their first child and they were delighted. Ika van Wyk’s father, Sakkie van der Vyver, had recently passed away and they decided they wanted to bring new life and fresh joy into their world. So when little James was born they were thrilled – but it didn’t take long for the harsh reality of new parenthood to hit home. Ika and her husband, Werner, had underestimated just how demanding caring for a tiny baby could be. They’d hoped to establish a system where they could split the childcare duties but Ika, who was running two small businesses, needed to return to work and Werner had exhausted his paternity leave. Under the basic conditions of the…

t – teaspoon/s T – tablespoon/s c – cup/s GREEN COUSCOUS SALAD with TZATZIKI SERVES 4-6 / PREPARATION AND COOKING: 15 MINS COUSCOUS ◗ 250ml (1c) baby spinach◗ 160ml (⅔c) cucumber, sliced handful of mint◗ 250ml (1c) wholewheat couscous◗ 250ml (1c) boiling water◗ 15ml (1T) spring onion, chopped◗ 15ml (1T) olive oil TZATZIKI ◗ ½ cucumber◗ pinch of salt, plus extra for the tzatziki mixture◗ 60ml (4T) mint, chopped◗ 60ml (4T) dill, chopped◗ 250g coconut or soy unflavoured yoghurt◗ 5ml (1t) lemon juice SALAD ◗ 150g mixed leafy greens◗ 10-15 kalamata olives, pitted and halved◗ 120g sundried tomatoes in olive oil, chopped◗ 60g vegan feta or◗ salad-style cheese◗ ½ yellow pepper, seeded and chopped◗ 1 radish, finely sliced◗ seeds of 1 pomegranate◗ handful each green beans and sugar snap peas◗…

RE-TREND Buying pre-owned goods is on the rise in popularity in South Africa, especially when it comes to collector’s items such as mid-century modern and retro pieces. The real gems are found in the second-hand market, says Larushka Maré of Re-Trend, which is located in Parkhurst, Johannesburg and also sells online. “These pieces often have a timeless appeal that tells a story and that can be incorporated into many styles and interiors.” Their advice for buying second-hand: It’s easy to fall in love with an item, but ensure whatever you buy fits into your current décor scheme. VINTAGE CLUB The reputation of second-hand buying has changed, says Jeane Gerber-van Wyk of Vintage Club based in Kommetjie, Cape Town. “Initially, it was associated with financial constraints or limited options. Today it’s…

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. I the six months from January to June this year, 4,3 million long-term risk insurance policies lapsed. It reflects the financial strain people are feeling, but it also means more than 4 million policyholders and their beneficiaries are now either without cover or have reduced cover. You don’t have to lose insurance cover when you struggle to pay your premiums. Here’s what you need to know about when your policy can lapse and how to avoid it. 1 WHAT IS A LAPSE? An insurance policy lapses when you miss your premium payments past the grace period set out in your insurance contract. When your policy…

ON OUR RADAR 1 MEET THE MARVELS BRIE LARSON is back as Captain Marvel, and this time she has company – fellow superheroes Ms Marvel/Kamala (IMAN VELLANI)and Monica Rambeau (TEYONAH PARRIS) who were introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in the streaming series Ms Marvel and WandaVision. Marvel boss Kevin Feige has hyped up The Marvels, even comparing it to the first Avengers movie. “There’s something immensely powerful about seeing Monica and Kamala and Carol [Brie] together in a frame. To me, it’s only akin to the first Avengers movie, and seeing the six together in a frame. It’s chill-inducing. They’re so great together, and they all have different histories with one another.” Zawe Ashton stars as Dar-Benn, a villain with revenge on her mind. The Marvels have to…

THE force of the explosion hurled him through the air. Coughing and spluttering, his mouth full of sand and his ears ringing from the blast, Jaco van Gass did what was second nature to him as a soldier. He lifted his gun, sat up in the darkness of the Afghan night and got ready to shoot. It was only then he noticed something didn’t feel right – he was trying to lift his left arm to support his weapon but nothing was happening. Jaco looked down and saw his arm was gone. It was a catastrophic injury but today, looking back on the events of August 2009 when he was a member of the British army, Jaco (37) says he feels lucky. The rocket-powered grenade that hit him could easily…

SANDY SMILING AGAIN IT’S been three months since she tragically lost the love of her life and fans of SANDRA BULLOCK will be happy to see the actress smiling again. Sandy (59) was recently seen laughing with a friend while running errands in Los Angeles. The outing comes after the death of her long-time partner, BRYAN RANDALL, who passed away in August at the age of 57 after a three-year long battle with the degenerative motor neuron disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). At the time, his family released a statement saying the photographer had passed away peacefully, and it was his wish not to make his diagnoses known after his initial prognosis. “Bryan chose early to keep his journey with ALS private and those of us who cared for him…

ZOË AND CHANNING MAKE IT OFFICIAL CHANNING TATUM and ZOË KRAVITZ are ready to take a second chance at happily-ever-after. The couple recently attended a Halloween bash and their outlandish outfits, inspired by the movie Rosemary’s Baby, did little to distract from the giant rock on Zoë’s finger. The couple have been dating for two years after meeting on the set of her directorial debut, Pussy Island. Zoë was previously married to actor Karl Glusman, while Channing and actress Jenna Dewan divorced in 2018 after eight years of marriage. They have a daughter, Everly (10). MILO GETS MARRIED MILO VENTIMIGLIA is officially off the market. The This is Us star confirmed he’d secretly tied the knot with his Sports Illustrated model girlfriend Jarah Mariano earlier this year. According to US…

Moms, YOU Make Your Own No 2 is the perfect buy for the fast-approaching summer holidays (R75). It’s packed with experiments, projects and games to keep kids entertained for hours - from science and nature to crafts, gloopy stuff and food. There are plenty of projects kids can do on their own and some that require adult supervision so you can make lasting memories together. This magazine is also a great gift for little ones. Get your copy in stores now, order it online at youstore.co.za or contact Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com 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…

SHE didn’t know she was pregnant but when she found out, she was overjoyed – it was a blessing she never expected, a little miracle that took her completely by surprise. Beatrice Willemse and her fiancé, Gianno Triskey, were going to be parents again and their one-year-old daughter, Arthrunique, was going to be a big sister. When the baby was big enough, they decided, they would get married and both kids would be part of the wedding party. But instead of nesting with her family and making plans for the future, Beatrice is battling to come to terms with devastating loss. Gianno and Arthrunique were on their way back from visiting her at Worcester Hospital in the Western Cape when the Tazz they were travelling in hit a tree, killing…

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For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV EXPECT A RUSH OF ENERGY AND CONFIDENCE Your co-ruler, Mars, and the Sun meet up in your sign on the 18th, bestowing you with plenty of energy and confidence, but alternatively also anger and annoyance, depending on your feelings. If you need to tell somebody what’s been bothering you, there’s no better time to get something off your chest. Yet, you also wouldn’t want to damage relationships, so carefully pick your words and above all, have compassion for all beings. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 4, 20, 45, 48, 37, 16 SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 20 DEC It seems you have no outlet for you anger or frustration, so tread carefully before inviting the inevitable. It’s time to tune in…

THE SEVENTH SON BY SEBASTIAN FAULKS HUTCHINSON It’s 2030 and Talissa Adams is a young American academic who’s looking for a way to fund her PhD. She offers to become a surrogate mom to a childless couple in London under the auspices of an institute run by Silicon Valley maverick Lukas Parn. Parn is obsessed with what sets Homo sapiens apart from its genetic forefathers. Unbeknown to either Talissa or the parents, an ethically questionable scientific intervention takes place at a key point in the surrogacy which will have a profound effect on them all. Seth is duly born, an odd but engaging little fellow who grows up to be different in a way others find hard to put their finger on. As the years pass, Talissa remains in touch…

WE TALK ABOUT The moon is older than we thought UP UNTIL recently, the moon was thought to be 4,42 billion years old, but new research suggests it’s 40 million years older – making it 4,46 billion years old. Scientists came to this conclusion after studying pieces of moon rock taken during the last lunar landing. Although the first study on the moon’s age was done 51 years ago when Apollo 17 returned to Earth, scientific techniques that now exist were not available then. HOW WAS THE MOON FORMED? During the earliest days of our solar system, when Earth was still forming, it is thought an object the size of Mars collided with our planet, blasting molten rock into space. The magma (molten rock) later hardened to become the moon.…

Each year, the Nikon Small World Photography Competition invites photographers and scientists to submit images captured under a microscope – in other words, things so teeny-tiny they are invisible to the naked eye. And what a fascinating world the pictures expose. SHERIF ABDALLAH AHMED, EGYPT 4X magnification The photographer captured this crisp shot of a cuckoo wasp on a flower in Tanta, Egypt. This species is known for its shimmery green colours and lay their eggs in other wasps’ nests. 1ST PLACE HASSANAIN QAMBARI & JAYDEN DICKSON, AUSTRALIA 20X magnification This image of a rat’s optic nerve head took first place. “The visual system is a complex and highly specialised organ, with even relatively minor perturbations to the retinal circulation able to cause devastating vision loss,” says Hassanain, who studies…

ALBERT’S LOVECHILD OPENS UP Says he wants to be a global ambassador A LEXANDRE GRIMALDI, son of PRINCE ALBERT of Monaco and his former girlfriend, NICOLE COSTE, has discussed his relationship with the royals for the first time. He says he’s seeing his father “a lot more”. Alexandre also spoke about his aunt and godmother, Princess Stephanie, describing her as funny and down to earth. “I’m quite close to her. In the past few years, we’ve had dinners and lunches together to celebrate my birthday. She’s been there for me as a godmother and an aunt,” he said. Albert met Togo-born Nicole in 1997 when she was a flight attendant. They dated on and off for several years before she gave birth to Alexandre in 2003. But it wasn’t until…

HE WAS once the wild boy of British pop, notorious for his cockiness, hard partying and womanising ways. But age has a way of catching up with everyone – and while he still likes to pose in his undies, Robbie Williams isn’t afraid to admit he’s not the young stud he used to be. The 49-year-old Let Me Entertain You hitmaker says he’s hit what he calls “the manopause”. “The hair is thinning, the testosterone has left the building, the serotonin is not really here and the dopamine said goodbye a long time ago,” he told The Sun in his trademark tell-it-like-it-is way. “I’ve used up all of the natural good stuff.” He says his kids accuse him of being lazy, but the reality is he’s just “f***ing knackered from…

THEY look cool in their wide-brimmed hats and trendy shades, sharp in their black tops and skinny maroon pants. But while these twins are as fashion conscious as the next teenager, the outfits they wear are about a lot more than looking good. Almost every inch of their skin needs to be protected because the slightest exposure to the sun can exacerbate the condition that’s taken a brutal toll on their quality of life. Lwandile and Lwanele Mkhonza are only 16 but they’ve already had 70 procedures between them in the past 13 years. Their skin is covered in black and white spots and Lwanele has lost both his eyes, part of his nose and his lips. His brother is missing one eye and every day is a challenge for…

CARING FOR YOUR NAILS Before you go anywhere near coloured polish, your nails need to be in top condition. We asked nail brand OPI’s Karon McKendrick-Taylor for all the answers. TIP AVOID: cuticle clippers (you shouldn’t be cutting them!); any metal cuticle implements (these can scratch and weaken the nail plate); and any pedicure blades or foot files (these will make the skin grow back coarser and thicker). DO YOUR OWN MANI! Mandi Levanah from Revitanail shows us how to master the pro manicure for great looking hands: ■ Firstly, thoroughly remove all old polish with nail polish remover. ■ File nails to the desired length and shape. Avoid buffing the surface more than once every six weeks or so, and only if absolutely necessary. ■ Apply cuticle remover and…

Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreletapark 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za. I’VE WASTED MY LIFE AND GAINED NOTHING! QI’m 50 years old and have only now realised that I’ve wasted my life. I have nothing to show for it. When I was young, I was blessed with physical beauty and my parents adored me. So did men! The result was that I was spoilt and drifted from one man to another without really forming an intimate bond with anyone. The grass was always greener on the other side. I was married twice but I cheated on my husbands and ended up divorced. I had no children as I didn’t want to damage my perfect figure and be less attractive. The result is, I’m alone now and have a few…

NO PROBLEM David Hasselhoff walks into a bar. He orders a drink and the bartender recognises him. “It’s a pleasure to serve you, Mr Hasselhoff,” the bartender says. “Just call me Hoff,” the actor replies. “Sure,” the bartender says, “No hassle.” GREAT MYSTERY Newspaper boy: “Breaking news! Great mystery! Fifty victims! Paper, mister ?” Passerby: “Here boy, I’ll take one.” (After scanning the article for a moment): “Say, boy, there’s nothing of the kind in this paper. Where is it?” Newsboy: “That’s the mystery, sir. You’re the 51st victim”. SPEEDING TICKET What am I supposed to do with this?” grumbles a motorist as the policeman hands him a speeding ticket. “Keep it,” the cop says. “When you collect four of them you get a bicycle.” THE WRITE STUFF ■ What…

ROOIBOS only occurs in the greater Cederberg region in the Western and Northern Cape and nowhere else in the entire world. It’s a hardy shrub that can survive in very difficult conditions, and this proudly South African product is exported to more than 40 countries. This year rooibos tea celebrates its 119th anniversary as a branded product. Here’s how it’s made. THE PLANT BRANCHES AND LEAVES The plant grows in a linear form and has a trunk from which branches grow close to the ground. These branches have other fine branches with long, needle-like leaves. The leaves don’t have stalks and occur in dense clusters. FLOWERS AND SEEDS Every spring, usually in October, the rooibos shrub is covered in small, yellow, pea-shaped flowers. After pollination, each flower forms a small…

WHAT do you want to be when you grow up? Every kid in the world has probably been asked this cliché of a question at one stage or another – but when you’re a certain sassy 10-year-old, your answer is a little different. “Uh, everything,” is her reply. And in her case, you’d better believe it. She isn’t the kind of kid to be dismissed with a pat on the head and an indulgent smile. She’s North West, TikTok star, talented artist, fashion icon, world traveller and now solo magazine cover star. North has appeared on glossy covers before, usually with her mom or her dad – but she’s upped the ante with her first shoot and interview for Vice’s i-D magazine. On the cover she wears a tiara and…