Innholdsfortegnelse for 1 February 2024 i You South Africa

IT WAS the last thing anyone was expecting. The royal family is full of drama, sure – but this? Kate in hospital for two weeks and out of duty until at least Easter? The Princess of Wales had always seemed to be the picture of robust good health so the news that all was not well in her world came as a shock. The announcement had barely been made before the palace dropped another bomb: King Charles had an enlarged prostate and would be out of action for a few days while he had a “corrective procedure”. We may never know what happened to Kate – all we know is she needed abdominal surgery, that her condition isn’t cancerous and that she requested “her personal medical information remains private”. But…

The murder of her grandson and his mother was a devastating shock. But now anger has taken over at the man who’s allegedly responsible HER eyes are red from weeping and she’s battling to process all the feelings raging inside her: grief, frustration, hopelessness, helplessness – but overriding them all is a burning anger. Just two months ago her beloved grandson was visiting her at her home on a smallholding near Alberton and nine-year-old Ruandré was having such a good time he told his grandmother he wanted to stay longer. “He didn’t want to go home,” Elize Putter (57) says. “He wanted to be with his granny.” But Ruandré had to go home – and little did Elize know that when she said goodbye to him at the end of…

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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. WE ALL need to disconnect from work once in a while. Taking a break from deadlines, meetings and colleagues is important to maintaining a good work-life balance. This week we answer your questions about the rules that apply to different types of leave. 1 HOW MANY DAYS OF ANNUAL LEAVE SHOULD I GET?The law states that if you work 24 hours or more per month for the same employer, you should get 21 consecutive days of annual leave. It doesn’t mean you get 21 days of paid leave, as consecutive days include weekends. If you work a five-day week, you’re entitled to 15 working days…

WHEN she read the script for the role that would make her famous she wasn’t even sure if she should audition. Shiv Roy was so different to her – ambitious and ruthless, sleek and groomed with her killer eyeliner and tailored pantsuits, prickly and complicated with her daddy issues and intense rivalry with her brothers. “I was intimidated,” Sarah Snook admits. She was also wary of being marginalised in a show that at first glance seemed to be “about a bunch of white men in business”. “I thought, ‘I want to watch this, but I don’t know if I want to be in it’.” But not only did she take the part, she slayed it – and the proof is in the 2024 award-season pudding. Sarah has been cleaning up,…

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Demi’s family are on a quest to fulfil her bucket list but time is running out for the cancer-stricken tween THERE are so many things she still wants to do: go on a seaside holiday, eat as many ramen noodles as she can, drink every type of fizzy cooldrink, visit a games arcade and go fishing with her grandfather. It’s a long bucket list and Demi Labuschagne (11) can’t understand why her family are in such a hurry to see all her wishes are fulfilled. What’s the rush when she still has her whole life ahead of her? Her aunt, Belinda (34), who’s raised Demi since she was a baby, doesn’t have the words to explain. How do you tell such a young child they probably only have a few…

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OPENING HOURS A woman is taken to court. “What were you charged for?” the judge asks. “Doing my Christmas shopping too early,” the woman replies. The judge asks her how early, “Before the store opened,” she replies. EVERYONE’S A WINNER Four weather patterns are in a race: Sunny gets gold. Cloudy gets silver. Snowy gets bronze. And Rainy gets a precipitation award. BIG IMPROVEMENT ■ I hate to admit it, but my wife’s cooking has seriously improved. I’ve just had the best slice of soup ever! ■ I didn’t think the chiropractor would improve my posture. . . . . . However, I stand corrected. ■ Has anyone else’s gardening skills improved during quarantine? I planted myself on the couch that year and I’ve grown significantly since. ■ Carrots may…

THE ART OF RISK By RICHARD HARRIS Scribner It’s easy to play it safe and avoid doing anything that could put you in harm’s way either physically, mentally, financially or emotionally, but will this cautious approach lead to a fulfilling life? Having played a pivotal role in rescuing 12 boys and their coach who were trapped in a cave in Thailand in 2018, cave diver Richard Harris knows what it’s like to take a risk and face the possibility of complete disaster. In this book, based on his podcast series, the Australian interviews other risk-takers – from drag racers to base jumpers to fast-talking radio DJs – to look at what drives them. Harris isn’t aiming to get his readers hurling themselves out of planes. Instead, he’s simply trying to…

WE TALK ABOUT Silent supersonic passenger jets AMERICAN space agency Nasa and aerospace company Lockheed Martin have introduced an experimental “quiet” supersonic (see Word of the Week) aircraft that could help revolutionise passenger flights. The X-59 test aircraft is central to Nasa’s Quesst project, which hopes to pave the way for a new generation of commercial aircraft that will be able to travel faster than the speed of sound – without much noise. A major obstacle in the way of supersonic commercial aviation is the sonic boom, a loud explosive noise caused when an aircraft bursts through the sound barrier. Supersonic flights over land can be very disturbing to people down on the ground – which is why such flights are currently banned by aviation authorities in America and many…

THE odds were heavily stacked against her when she was born at just 22 weeks and four days, weighing just 515g – a little more than a brick of butter. Doctors didn’t think she’d survive and her parents were told to prepare for the worst. But a lot has changed in the years that followed. Allegra Lategan is 12 now – and in her first year of high school. The little girl made national headlines in 2011 as the most premature baby in South Africa to survive and her parents, Chantal and Hennie (both 42), are delighted by the strides she’s made. The blonde kid in the blue-framed spectacles is a far cry from the impossibly tiny baby who spent her first few days of life tucked away in a…

‘Just do your thing – the more you do it, the more you pave your own road ’– ROBBY COLLINS IT WAS a night of titters, chuckles and full-on belly laughs! The Savanna Newcomer Showcase took centre stage at the Theatre on the Square in Sandton and the comedians had the audience in stitches. The event was hosted by the Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards’ 2023 comedian of the year winner, ROBBY COLLINS. It started with Wazi M Kunene, last year’s Savanna newcomer award winner, then the spotlight shifted to 20 other talented newcomers. We caught up with Robby and three of the other featured comedians. ROBBY COLLINS What is your top tip on handling nerves before a performance? I prepare when I’m at home, so when I get to…

HE’LL never win a world title, the critics said. His style is too weird. His cardio needs work. He’s too hasty in the attack. He’ll never last five rounds. But oh, how the naysayers are eating their words now. Dricus “Stillknocks” du Plessis is the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s newest world champion in the middleweight division – and the toast of South Africans across the spectrum. A gruelling down-to-the-wire bout with American Sean “Tarzan” Strickland in the octagon in Toronto, Canada, saw Dricus emerge bloodied and battered with one foot in a moonboot – but he did it. And in true South African style, he won by a single point. Some UFC fans don’t believe he deserved it. Look what Strickland’s face looked like compared to Dricus’ at the end, they…

Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreletapark 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za. I’M RETIRING SOON BUT I’M DREADING IT Q I finish my working career at the end of this month as I’m compelled by my company to go on pension due to my age. The problem is I’m dreading the years that lie ahead. Although I’m married, my wife and I don’t see eye to eye and for years now we haven’t had a good relationship. Coming to work and having friends at work was a good escape from my home life. Now I must live with my wife 24/7. She’s very negative, finds fault with everybody and likes to scream and shout most of the day. She causes havoc wherever she goes. I don’t even have the luxury…

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 18 FEB TAKE THAT LEAP INTO THE UNKNOWN You’re taking centre stage in the cosmic drama of this week. Not only does Mercury, the planetary messenger, change signs and settles into Aquarius, but it also conjoins a powerful Pluto, presently in your sign for years to come. You may be surprised at the intensity of you own thoughts which could alternatively manifest in deep insights into life and the universe. For the time being, take the plunge, dive deep and see what you find. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 1, 43, 48, 15, 44, 6 PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MARCH A secret that pertains to your family life might be revealed this week. Don’t take anything at face value, so if you wish to get involved, get…

NOTE Adult supervision is needed. WHAT YOU NEED STEP BY STEP 1 Cut off one curved end of the stick so you have a straight edge. 2 Test the battery and LED light by sliding the battery between the prongs of the LED to see if it lights up. 3 Cut a strip of copper tape or foil and cover the one end of the LED light with it, being careful not to cover the light. The strip of tape or foil should not be longer than the length of the stick. Trim any excess bits of copper tape or foil with scissors. Repeat on the other side of the popsicle stick. 4 Attach the binder clip to the straight end of the popsicle stick, with the prongs flipped up.…

HE’S a football legend praised around the globe for his blistering pace and lethal finishes. She’s a teenager who spends her days at school studying the Quran. But although Sadio Mané (31) and Aisha Tamba (18) are an unlikely pair, they have found their happily-ever-after together. The couple recently wed in an Islamic ceremony in Keur Massar, a suburb in Senegal’s capital city of Dakar. Dressed in matching white outfits, the newlyweds tied the knot in an intimate ceremony attended by family, friends and a handful of players from Senegal’s national team. Although Sadio is Senegal’s biggest export, he prefers to keep his personal life private. The wedding took the world by surprise as nobody knew he and Aisha were a couple. Photos of the wedding released by the official…

DOJA’S TRAUMA ATRAUMATIC family drama involving singer DOJA CAT is unfolding in public after it was alleged her brother has been assaulting her and other family members during violent domestic incidents. The singer’s mother, Deborah Sawyer (60), filed a temporary restraining order in the US against Raman Dlamini (30), in a desperate attempt to protect her daughter, grandson Myles Dlamini (13) and herself. In court documents Deborah claims that Doja (28), whose real name is Amala Dlamini, “experienced physical harm such as teeth being knocked out and bruises and lacerations”. He’s also accused of damaging and stealing the Grammy-winner’s property. “Raman has verbally assaulted her in a very degrading and demeaning [manner]. Raman has made her feel unsafe and traumatised,” Deborah alleges. The restraining order comes after he allegedly strangled…