Innholdsfortegnelse for 30 November 2023 i You South Africa

I GREW up in my grandparents’ home and I vividly remember how, while getting my hair done for school, I’d pick up a copy of YOU to keep me company. Chuckles and the Stargaze pages were my favourites. Of course, like many teenage girls, the walls of my room were filled with posters found in the centrefold of the magazine each week. As the years passed I grew to love YOU more with every read – the heart-rending, fascinating and sometimes wacky stories inspired, enthralled and entertained me. When I started here as a journalist in 2014 and later moved on to be a news editor, I never imagined that a young girl from Buffalo Flats in East London would one day sit in the editor’s chair. YOU has been…

LIPSTICK is a great invention: it peps up the face, sparkles things up, adds pizzazz. But there’s a lot more to this sassy stick of colour than face paint – just ask a certain local artist who’s become something of a sensation thanks to his love of lippie. Ricollin Moodley is the guy who created a portrait of Siya Kolisi using nothing but lipstick – and after the Bok captain and his wife, Rachel, shared it on Instagram the young painter’s profile soared. Ricollin (23) was surprised and delighted. “I’m a little bit of a rugby fan,” he says from his home in Shelly Beach in KwaZulu-Natal. “More importantly, though, I’m a fan of Siya and his story. “It reminds me a lot of the poverty and the struggles I’ve…

PERI-PERI CHICKEN MAKES ABOUT 500ML (2C) SAUCE / SERVES 6 (CHICKEN) / PREPARATION: 30 MINS / MARINATING: 2 HOURS OR OVERNIGHT / COOKING: 1½ HOURS The homemade periperi sauce is worth the effort and can be made a few days in advance. SAUCE ◗ 2 red peppers◗ 1 yellow pepper◗ 1 red onion◗ 4-6 garlic cloves◗ 4-6 red chillies◗ juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon◗ 15ml (1T) smoked paprika◗ 5ml (1t) cayenne pepper◗ 5ml (1t) dried oregano◗ 2,5ml (½t) rosemary◗ 125ml (½c) olive or sunflower oil, plus extra for rubbing◗ 30ml (2T) white wine vinegar◗ 2,5-5ml (½-1t) salt CHICKEN ◗ 1 whole chicken◗ salt and freshly ground pepper TO SERVE ◗ fresh parsley, chopped◗ lemon wedges Preheat the oven to 200°C. Grease a roasting pan with oil. Put…

I’VE HAD A CRUSH ON HER FOR A WHILE BUT I’M TOO SHY TO ASK HER ON A DATE Q I’ve had my eye on this girl in my school for two years. We’ll be in Grade 12 next year, and I’m getting tired of admiring her from afar and simply not having the guts to ask her out. I know what she likes and finds interesting. My friends seem to think girls like me but that isn’t how I see things. I’ve been very shy since my primary school years and can be sociable with girls that I don’t have a crush on, but if I’m in this girl’s company I seem to freeze. My friends think it is easy for me to ask her out but they don’t…

For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 20 DEC DON’T LET MONEY RUIN A FRIENDSHIP A crisis looms over a money matter between yourself and a friend. But try not to let this be the end of the friendship, as you’re the sign of eternal optimism. There’s a need for someone to come clean, to say it as it is and to be achingly truthful. You also have many new and varied ideas on how to improve your income stream, so get the hard part done as soon as you can. If love is a bit elusive, this isn’t the time to chase it down. Be patient. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 10, 21, 33, 46, 31, 16 CAPRICORN 21 DEC – 20 JAN If you’ve recently had to…

A CHILLES was a demigod, which meant he was part human and part deity. He had more power than a mortal human but less than a god. Nevertheless, he’s one of the most celebrated heroes in Greek mythology, having slain the mighty Hector in the Trojan War. But he had one weak spot – his heel. THE LIFE OF ACHILLES 1 HIS PARENTS The chief deity, Zeus, falls in love with the sea nymph Thetis, a goddess, and wants to marry her. But according to a prophecy, a son of Thetis would be more powerful than his father. So Zeus arranges for Thetis to marry a mortal man, the Greek king Peleus, instead. Their son, Achilles, is a demigod – he has a divine mother and mortal father – and…

SHE’S written enough soppy songs over the years to make up the perfect romantic soundtrack – and if there’s one thing she knows how to do, it’s put her fans in their feels. Many of her songs were written after she either had her heart broken or ended up breaking someone else’s. So when Taylor Swift (33) hooked up with American footballer Travis Kelce (34), Swifties were sure the songwriting was on the wall. The new romance was all everyone was talking about – even David Beckham was excited about it, telling People she’s “an amazing talent and an amazing person and deserves to be happy”. And in no time there it was: a lyric including her new man. Travis plays for the Kansas City Chiefs and, during a show…

Fashion icon Coco Chanel famously said, “A woman who changes her hair is about to change her life” – and that seems to ring true for these celebs who are going through some major hair and life changes. RIHANNA Rumours are doing the rounds that RIHANNA is planning a new tour in 2024/2025 and will release new music after striking a deal with Live Nation. With the news comes a new look – long, blonde tresses. ASHLEY Pretty Little Liars star ASHLEY BENSON is ending the year on a high note with dark tresses and a new family. Ashley recently wed oil heir Brandon Davis and they’re expecting their first child. DUA For DUA LIPA, the inspiration to dye her raven locks auburn came while she was listening to her…

The latest edition of YOU Blockbusters is here and just in time for the holidays! Issue No 34 is the biggest of the year and packed with more puzzles and even more fun. Take your pick from crosswords, codebreakers, sudoku, anagrams, logic puzzles, colossus, cryptics, sudoku-x-words and more – there’s something for everyone. Get your copy in stores now or online at youstore.co.za. Or contact Johan Terblanche at 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com to order and have delivered to your door. 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…

EXCLUSIVE IT WAS a romance that turned into a roller-coaster. First an innocent friendship blossomed into something more – then came the drug allegations, the police raids, the claims of threats and stalking and finally a bitter end with recrimination on both sides. She claims she’s been through hell. He claims they were never in an exclusive relationship and she was using him to gain publicity. Now Ashleigh Ogle is telling her story – she wants to set the record straight. She was reluctant to talk to YOU at first, claiming she was being stalked and had been living in fear for weeks. But when rugby player Elton Jantjies spoke out about her, she decided it was time to break her silence. He accused her of “trying to ruin my…

THEY were warned their baby could be born with genetic defects yet they decided to continue with the pregnancy. The decision wasn’t an easy one – there were indications during the 16-week prenatal ultrasound that their child could have Down syndrome. But Nadia and Stefan van Graan wanted another baby and knew they’d love the child no matter what. When their daughter Leah was born she didn’t show any signs of having Down syndrome. Still, things were complicated. Her arms and legs were short. Her head was big. And then her backbone began to curve. In the months that followed, her parents took her to a slew of medical specialists hoping for a diagnosis, but her symptoms had everyone scratching their heads. “In her short one year on Earth, we’ve…

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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. Digital wallets are becoming the norm. Instead of carrying your bank, loyalty or gift cards around, you store them digitally and access them on your phone. Still not sure whether you should start using this technology? Here are some of your questions answered. 1 WHAT IS IT? Your digital wallet is an app on your smartphone. It can also be accessed on a laptop, tablet and smart watch. The wallet can store digital versions of your physical bank cards. Instead of carrying your cards and cash around, you only need your phone for shopping. Most digital wallets also store gift cards, membership cards, loyalty cards,…

BIANCA’S CREW STEPS IN THEIR first anniversary is right around the corner, but BIANCA CENSORI’s friends aren’t exactly celebrating her marriage to rapper KANYE WEST. In fact when Bianca (28) recently returned home to Australia, her close friends reportedly held an intervention to confront her about her relationship with Ye (46). Over the duration of their short marriage the controversial couple have made headlines for all the wrong reasons. During their recent holiday in Italy Bianca’s scantily clad outfits – styled by Ye – and the couple’s lack of decorum rubbed the locals up the wrong way. According to insiders, her friends feel Ye is trying to turn Bianca into a radicalised version of his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. Sources told the Daily Mail that her friends are relieved the architectural…

CAMERON’S SHOCK COMEBACK Controversial former British PM returns in cabinet shake-up FORMER British PM David Cameron’s return to cabinet after seven years has been met with mixed reactions in the UK. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak brought the former leader back as foreign minister in a recent reshuffle triggered by his sacking of interior minister Suella Braverman after her criticism of police threatened his authority. Cameron was prime minister for six years and spearheaded the “golden era” of UK-China relations, when there was a deepening of economic ties between the two countries. His appointment has drawn criticism from British politicians who are critical of the UK having a close relationship with China. “It is unfortunate that Prime Minister Sunak and Home Secretary James Cleverly have turned their backs on the Chinese…

THE woman in the photos taken years ago exudes energy and a love of life. It’s clear Carol de Swardt was at her happiest in shorts and a T-shirt, soaking up the sun and having fun in the great outdoors. In one picture she’s in the back of a bakkie holding a fishing rod. In another she stands near the ocean, a beer in her hand. “That woman is still here inside me. That’s what makes it so bad,” Carol says. The life she used to love is a thing of the past. Since having her right leg amputated, she’s been confined to a wheelchair and seldom goes to the beach. In fact, she’s in so much pain she hardly goes anywhere. “I’m a living corpse,” she tells us. “My…

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: NO BRAINER BY JEFF KINNEY Puffin Jeff Kinney’s bestselling books hardly need any introduction – and with the series in its 18th instalment, kids’ enthusiasm for reading about the adventures of Greg Heffley shows no sign of waning. For children who haven’t yet discovered Kinney’s books, his latest offering, No Brainer, is a good place to start because it’s one of his funniest. Take this gem that Greg shares in his new diary: “The whole reason school was invented in the first place is because back in olden times, kids were causing too many problems at home while their parents were at work.” Or this: “If they really wanted to, they could probably teach you everything you actually need to know by the time you’re…

WE TALK ABOUT The safety of shark nets SHARK nets have for years been used to protect people from ocean predators, but the nets are dangerous for sharks and other marine life that gets trapped in them. Now a marine biologist from Stellenbosch in the Western Cape has come up with a safer alternative. Dr Sara Andreotti recently installed the SharkSafe Barrier at a private island in the Bahamas and there’s also one at Shark Alley in Gansbaai. HOW DO TRADITIONAL SHARK NETS WORK? Traditional shark nets are large mesh nets that are anchored to the sea floor to ensure they remain in place. The nets work by trapping sharks and fish by their gills once they’ve pushed their heads through the net. When the shark tries to break free,…

THEY come in all shapes and sizes. Some love to spend their days playing fetch, while others’ idea of heaven is simply getting to spend time with their favourite human. Either way, they brighten our days with their unconditional love and slobbery kisses. This year’s Dog Photography Awards is a celebration of our furry friends in all their glory. A total of 1 440 entries from more than 50 different countries were received for the annual competition. GUESS ON FLY Alessandro Grandoni, Italy Guess the dachshund puppy appears to be floating in the air as he hurtles towards his owners. As Alessandro says, “Love makes you a rebel, a revolutionary. Love gives you wings to fly high in the sky.” A BOND BEYOND WORDS Cassie Thurrott, Canada “This image beautifully…

HE ISN’T ashamed to admit he had trouble holding back the tears when the final whistle blew, signalling the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup – and the end of his career. It was tough stuff, Duane Vermeulen admits. The days leading up to the final were all about “lasts”: the last Monday practice, the last Tuesday practice, then the last day before his last game as a professional – everything was a reminder that his glory days on the field were drawing to a close. “At one point I wondered if I was going to make it,” the 37-year-old Bok stalwart says. “It was one hell of an emotional roller-coaster. And then you still have to play in the final, after winning the previous two games by just…

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