Innholdsfortegnelse for 22 February 2024 i You South Africa

A FEW weeks ago I went to the Calabash in Cape Town specially to see Maroon 5. I’d invited a childhood friend to go with me and we set off like a couple of giggly teens – and on a school night too! I hadn’t been to a concert for a long time, but as soon as I set foot in the stadium the buzz of the crowd and the smell of boerie rolls, beer and popcorn took me right back. And what a sweet reminder it was. Most of the concert-goers were in their 30s and 40s, excited to let loose and have a night away from the regular adulting routine. I even heard a couple of moms excitedly screeching about having a night off from their kids. As…

IF HE’D been born into any other family he’d probably be doing what many men his age do: spending time with his grandchildren, indulging in his hobbies, perhaps having a little lie-down in the afternoon. But Charles isn’t like other men. Ten years after reaching retirement age he’s in the early throes of a job that’s thrust him front and centre of the world stage – and never have his advanced years been more of a factor than they are now. The king is 75 and, no matter how positive an outlook the palace is trying to put out, he must be struggling. Being diagnosed with cancer is something to get your head around and a stark reminder of your own mortality – and the fact that the world knows…

HEARTY MUSHROOM BOLOGNESE SERVES 4-6 / PREPARATION: 10 MINS / COOKING: 45 MINS -1 HOUR / STANDING: 15-30 MINS The dried mushroom infusion gives the dish an unmistakable umami flavour, and the mixed mushrooms make it extra wholesome. INFUSION ◖50g dried porcini or mixed mushrooms◖1 rooibos teabag◖500ml (2c) boiling water BOLOGNESE ◖30ml (2T) olive oil◖15ml (1T) butter◖400-500g mixed mushrooms, coarsely chopped◖2 onions, chopped◖2 bay leaves◖2-4 garlic cloves, chopped◖1 rosemary sprig or 5ml (1t) dried rosemary◖15ml (1T) chopped fresh oregano or 5ml (1t) dried oregano◖1 sachet (100g) tomato paste◖1 can (410g) cherry tomatoes orchopped tomatoes◖10ml (2t) brown sugar◖dash of lemon juice◖salt and freshly ground pepper TO SERVE ◖500g spaghetti or linguine, cooked until al dente◖fresh basil 1 Infusion Put the dried mushrooms and the teabag in a large jug. Pour the…

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THERE’S a scene in Cristóbal Balenciaga, a new TV drama about one of the 20th century’s most important and mysterious designers, in which Balenciaga, partway through an interview with British fashion journalist Prudence Glynn, can no longer bear it. The sleeves on Glynn’s mustard patterned dress (it’s 1971) are a travesty. The Spanish fashion guru rips one off and begins to rework it. Most fashion screenplays – a small but growing genre – steer clear of the actual grunt work of making a garment, mining instead their subjects’ lives for scandal and roller-coaster emotion. Kudos, then, to the makers of this Disney+ series, who turn the technicalities of creation into gripping drama. “To be honest, I didn’t know much about him,” says Lourdes Iglesias, the writer who came up with…

HERE YE! HERE YE! ‘And when I call, people say there’s no avails for me and you know why that is. So, if there’s anybody out there that can help with this, please do’– KANYE IT LOOKS like the chickens are coming home to roost for rapper KANYE WEST, who has revealed he’s struggling to book arenas for his live shows. Ye (46) has gone as far making a plea to his fans on Instagram to help him secure more venues saying in the last year he’s only been able to book one arena – the United Center in his hometown of Chicago. “We just sold out the United Center in seven minutes, and I just want to express to everybody out there to see if it’s anyone that can…

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JUST over a year ago she had a high-flying career in public relations and was always on the go – now she’s in so much pain it’s a struggle simply to stand up. A botched hysterectomy has affected every aspect of Hlengiwe Mbambo’s life – and the Johannesburg woman is determined those responsible for all of this must pay. Hlengiwe realised something had gone wrong with her op when she woke up and her gynaecologist, Dr Kofi Kwaw-Asante, told her than her bladder had started bleeding mid-surgery. “He said he’d had to stitch it up to stop the bleeding or I would have died,” says Hlengiwe (37), who had the surgery at Life Fourways Hospital in December 2022. Weeks after the op she experienced bad backache as well as pain…

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GETTING SCHOOLED Student: How do you put an elephant in a fridge? Teacher: You can’t fit an elephant in a fridge! Student: You just open the door, put the elephant in, and close the door. Student: How do you put a giraffe in the fridge? Teacher: You open the door, put the giraffe in, and close the door. Student: No! You open the door, take the elephant out, put the giraffe in, and close the door. Student: The Lion King is having a birthday party. All the animals are there, except one. Which one? Teacher: Let me guess, the lion? Student: No! The giraffe because he’s in a fridge. MEAT-EATER What do you give a cannibal that’s late for a picnic? The cold shoulder. PARKING PROBLEMS ■ How much does…

DAY By MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM HarperCollins The acclaimed author of The Hours turns his forensic eye to the pandemic in this closely observed novel about a New York family. Events take place on the 5 April: the morning of 2019 before the true horror of Covid had dawned, the afternoon of 2020 when the world was in lockdown and the evening of 2021, when the very worst was over. Robbie, a teacher, lives with his sister Isabel, a photo editor, her husband Dan, an ageing rock musician and their two young children. The three adults are unusually close but Robbie is being asked to move from their cramped Brooklyn home so the children can each have their own room. Then there’s Wolfe, a 30-something all-round fab guy but he’s an Instagram…

HER injuries were so horrific doctors told her parents the best thing they could do for her would be to turn off her life support. Sophie Delezio was just five years old at the time and she’d already been through so much. At the age of two she’d been playing with her friends at a nursery school in Sydney, Australia, when a car crashed through the window of her classroom. She was trapped underneath the vehicle and severely burnt when it burst into flames. Sophie was left with third-degree burns over 85% of her body, lost both her feet, several fingers and her right ear as a result of the catastrophic damage. Australians were shocked by the freak accident – which is thought to have occurred when the driver of…

1 JACOB ELORDI ASSAULT Claims that JACOB ELORDI assaulted a radio producer in Australia are being investigated by local police. Joshua Fox, who works on a local radio show said he was filming a prank. Jacob (26) did not find it funny and demanded the video be deleted. When Joshua refused, he claims the actor flipped. “He kind of pushes me against the wall, and his hands are on my throat,” Joshua said. 2 BRITNEY SNOGGED BEN BRITNEY SPEARS just can’t seem to let sleeping dogs lie. In her most recent social media nugget, Brit (42) posted a throwback pic of herself, BEN AFFLECK (51) and singer Diane Warren and claims she kissed Ben on that very night. “Wish I could tell you guys the story that happened before that!!!…

ACTRESS Demi Moore might be enjoying the spotlight with her return to the small screen in the TV series Feud, but her dog Pilaf is the real superstar of this operation. Demi has been carrying the little chihuahua everywhere she goes – from talk shows to lavish holiday destinations and even concerts!…

IN NUMBERS 22 000 Estimate of civilian casualties due to fighting and airstrikes $350 BILLION The amount (R6,6 trillion) Ukraine has received in aid since the start of the war 5,1 MILLION The number of people that are internally displaced in Ukraine 6,2 MILLION The number of people that have fled Ukraine VLADIMIR PUTIN TALKS UKRAINE WAR The Russian autocrat rambled on for about two hours VLADIMIR Putin recently sat down with former Fox News correspondent Tucker Carlson in Moscow and shared his thoughts on everything from Russia’s war with Ukraine to the history of relations between Russia and its neighbours. It was the first time Putin has done an interview with Western media since his country invaded Ukraine in February 2022. “I will tell you what we are saying…

WHEN you’re ridiculously rich, insanely famous and off-the-charts successful there are always going to be people who don’t like you – and Taylor Swift has been on the receiving end of haters almost from the word go. She’s been branded a mean girl, denounced as overrated, accused of going out with guys for publicity purposes and criticised for writing songs that are too straightforward. But for every Taylor hater, there are thousands upon thousands of Taylor lovers. And whichever camp you’re in there’s no denying it: the 33-year-old isn’t only a megastar, she’s a seismic force of nature. Taylor recently made Grammy history when she won Album of the Year for a record fourth time with Midnights, accepting the gong from the ailing Céline Dion. But Tay-Tay didn’t simply receive…

HOW CAN I GIVE QUALITY TIME TO MY CHILDREN? Q I lost my job and have now started my own handyman business, but I’m struggling financially as I try to get it off the ground. The result is that I work every day and my wife now tells me that I’m neglecting my children. How can I give them quality time when I’m trying to put food on the table for them? Brendan, email A Providing food for your children is paramount because it is one of the basic needs of life. The fact that you have only now started your business will require you to work very hard and diligently because you must make sure to provide quality service if you want your clients to refer other clients to…

For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. PISCES 19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH IT’S TIME TO BE A RESPONSIBLE ADULT It’s only human to occasionally stray from the straight and narrow, but this is usually unplanned and happens spontaneously. The temptation to do so might be over-whelming towards the 22nd, but you will need to put mind over matter in making a decision that won’t inflict pain on another person. Either way, the chickens are coming home to roost on the 28th, when sobering Saturn demands that you be a responsible adult. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 10, 18, 33, 34, 22, 12 ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL With Mars and Venus meeting up on the 22nd, it’ll be a week of note. Expect some fireworks of the romantic kind – you…

SHE was back in the gym with a vengeance after the festive season, Adele announced recently, doing two to three sessions a day. “I want to get back to peak physical fitness until my bum is rock solid again,” the singer declared. Nothing wrong with that, you may think – Adele has transformed her figure into a sleek hourglass and kills it on the red carpet in glorious plunging gowns. But for British journalist Roisin Kelly, the statement sent alarm bells ringing. Stars like Adele might boast of their “daily grind” but Roisin warns that what starts as a healthy habit can do serious harm to the body and mind. And she should know: Roisin used to be so addicted to exercise she ended up in hospital. She tells her…

HE USED to be known as the golden boy of pop, and with his slick moves and catchy tunes, he seemingly couldn’t put a foot wrong. It also didn’t hurt that he was dating Britney Spears, whose rising star power reflected on him and made him shine brighter. Fast forward two decades and Justin Timberlake is a 43-year-old dad of two – and even though he and Britney split in the early 2000s, fans can’t forget the fallout after their relationship imploded. Every time Justin releases new music the story gets rehashed: how the former NSYNC singer broke Britney’s heart and used it to his advantage to launch his solo career. The standout track Cry Me a River on his debut album, Justified, was interpreted as a cruel taunt to…

IRINA SHAYK The model looked super proud as she listened to her and Bradley Cooper’s daughter Lena read out loud from a book. Sitting on the stairs on a sidewalk in New York, the pair enjoyed some mommy-and-me time. BEN AFFLECK Come rain or shine, Ben will make sure his kids get to school on time. The actor and son Samuel were spotted running to school in Santa Monica during torrential rainfall. JENNA DEWAN Jenna is making sure her youngest, Callum (2), is getting one-on-one time before his little sibling arrives in a few months. They were seen playing with a basketball at a court in LA. Last month the actress announced she’s pregnant with her third child. ANDERSON COOPER The CNN TV host took a break from reporting on…