Innholdsfortegnelse for 29 February 2024 i You South Africa

EACH week our team comes together to discuss and plan the magazine – from choosing which stories will go into the issue to sourcing images for each page and seeing everything through to the layout process. And week after week, story after story, the system never feels old. After a decade of working at YOU I still find myself alternately fascinated, shocked, motivated and moved by the tales we tell and the people we speak to. We try to temper the harsh realities of the world with the feel-good factor – and this week the one that left me warm and fuzzy was the story of King and Kingston Pebane, tiny twins born at just 26 weeks with a slim chance of survival. There’s a happy ending to what must…

THERE was a time he liked to proclaim his love and didn’t care who was watching – and there were plenty of people watching when he leapt on Oprah Winfrey’s couch and declared his love for Katie Holmes. That outburst happened all the way back in 2005, but it’s still one of the most memorable moments on the talk-show queen’s show. But ever since his marriage to Katie imploded in 2012, there’s been almost deafening silence on the Tom Cruise romance front. There was a maybe with his Mission: Impossible co-star Hayley Atwell in 2022, a fleeting perhaps with Shakira in 2023, a brief are-they-aren’t-they with Sofia Vergara a few months later. But nothing came of any of it. Tom’s true love seemed to be his helicopter – until rumours…

ON PAPER they don’t sound like they have much in common. He’s a 42-year-old father, she’s a 10-year-old schoolgirl, and their paths might never have crossed if something rather remarkable hadn’t come their way. Melvin Maxim and Lelitha Jantjies are both recipients of life-changing treatment that’s helped them face the world with broad smiles and renewed confidence. YOU has told the stories of Melvin and Lelitha before: he’s the man whose face and body had been disfigured by keloids for 26 years (YOU, 23 November 2023). She’s the little girl who was left badly scarred after being attacked by the family pit bull (YOU, 14 December 2023). Both Melvin and Lelitha, who live near George in the Western Cape, are patients of Dr Ansua Steyn, whose organisation helps people with…

NOSTALGIC CLASSICS Indulge in retro-inspired accessories from the ’70s to the Noughties. Sunglasses Bangles Bags Earrings ARTISANAL HONOUR An eclectic mix of organic finishings with an artistic edge is what this look is all about. Rings Bangles Bags Earrings FUTURISTIC MINIMALIST Modern, urban-style accessories are back. These have a punk-rock edge with a minimalist finish. Sunglasses Bangles and cuffs Bags Earrings WHIMSICALLY REGAL Regal with a whimsical touch adds a chic elegance to any look. Necklaces Headwear Bags Earrings 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.…

For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. PISCES 19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH IT’S TIME TO BE RESPONSIBLE Don’t be surprised if you feel that the whole world is having a good time, except you. The focus currently is on being serious and responsible. As a result, there may be little time for fun and frivolities. Bide your time, as what comes around also goes around. It may not be the most exciting position to be in, but being an observer or a spectator also has its merits. Watch out for sending unedited messages that could get you in hot water. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 3, 22, 41, 43, 36, 17 ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL Don’t be surprised if your partner is showing signs of independence – this will be…

ABUDDHA floats serenely in the mist, a tree presides over an arid riverbed, an elephant takes a sand bath, a rocket soars through space – this year’s diverse entries for the Sony World Photography Awards ranged from dreamlike to disturbing, comical to thrilling. A total of more than 39 000 images were submitted from 54 countries, covering a range of topics including nature, architecture, portraiture and sports. Here’s a look at some of the breathtaking winning images.…

1 KATY QUITS IDOLS Singer KATY PERRY is hanging up her judging boots after six years of being on the panel of music talent show American Idol. Appearing recently on Jimmy Kimmel’s TV chat show, Katy (39) talked about moving on to new projects including new music. “I mean I love Idol so much. It’s connected me with the heart of America, but I feel like I need to go out and feel that pulse to my own beat,” she said. 2 MJ’S SPITTING IMAGE Fans are blown away by JAAFAR JACKSON’s transformation into his uncle, MICHAEL JACKSON, in the late singer’s upcoming biopic, Michael. Lionsgate released a first-look image of Jaafar (27), who is Jermaine Jackson’s son, as Michael in the 1990s. “With Jaafar, every look, every note, every…

COMEDIES are meant to make you laugh, right? Well, Trevor Noah’s new show has the opposite goal. The popular SA comedian put 10 celebs in a house to see who could keep a straight face while trying to make their opponents laugh – and lose. The grand prize – R1 million for a local charity. Local celebrities teamed up with the comedy heavyweight for a new show titled LOL: Last One Laughing South Africa. The show premiered globally on Monday, 12 February, at The Galleria in Sandton. Guests on the show include Tumi Morake, Thando Thabethe, Lasizwe Dambuza, Jason Goliath, and Celeste Ntuli. Sadly, Trevor was unable to attend due to a schedule clash. “I am delighted to work alongside my fellow comedy stars on a show that entertains and…

Finding fun things to do with kids that don’t involve a device can be challenging. But we have the answer – YOU Make You Own No 2! This magazine is packed with 40 fun projects kids will love. They can make fluffy slime and giant bubbles or create an underwater volcano or a balloon-powered car. And in the kitchen they can create bread in a bag and even make their own butter to go with it! This magazine is available in stores or online at youstore.co.za. You can also place an order with Johan Terblanche at 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com and have it delivered straight 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…

OUR MARRIAGE IS A TOTAL DISASTER Q My wife and I have been married for 10 years. I found out on the evening of our wedding that my wife had had an extended affair with my best friend for four of the five years we were dating. She broke it off with him just days before the wedding. The reason that she gave him was that my family is rich. My parents have never indulged me and always believed that I must make my own way in life. I qualified as an engineer and bought my own house with money I earned. I have worked my way up at the company and I earn a substantial salary. Since our wedding, my wife has never been employed although I encourage her…

A PERPETUAL calendar is a super-smart date chart that never gets old. It tells you on which day of the week any date falls, no matter the year. As a result you can use it year after year without ever needing to get a new one! It’s very easy to make and even easier to use. Simply rotate the rings as needed: the large and medium ones for each day, and the small one for each month. Make a mental note of the months that don’t have 31 days so you don’t miss any. WHAT YOU NEED STEP BY STEP 1 You can make your calendar as large as you prefer – ours is 19cm wide. Take 3 pieces of cardboard. Use the compass and pencil to draw a circle…

SHE wasn’t the kind of kid who fantasised about making the big time – in fact, she sometimes has to pinch herself to believe this isn’t all one giant, far-fetched dream. But it’s all very much happening – and by her own admission there’s very little left for her to do. “I don’t have any more goals and that sounds terrible,” says R&B sensation SZA. “I’ve already gone platinum and I didn’t think I would. I sold a bunch of records. I got to meet Stevie Wonder. I got to meet Beyoncé and work with her. I got to meet Frank Ocean. “My mom and dad came to all these cool countries to see me perform. I’ve had sold-out shows, I got to headline a festival. Like, what else do…

THE guard of honour snakes down the stairs and lines the entrance hall leading to the large glass doors of the hospital. Hundreds of staff members sing, dance and clap as two tiny bundles snooze obliviously, each one cradled in the arms of a doctor. Intensive care nurses and maternity sisters at Life Rosepark Hospital in Bloemfontein also get a turn to hold the babies before handing them to their proud parents. King and Kingston Pebane are going home, and their moving hospital farewell is captured on video and spreads quickly around the country. It’s viewed and shared thousands of times, a feel-good clip that’s balm to the souls of woe-weary South Africans. The date the boys go home – 19 January – is the day they were supposed to…

‘I JUST WANTED JUSTICE TO BE SERVED’ A LOT has happened in his life over the past two-and-a-half decades: he’s settled into married life, watched his three children grow and built a successful career as a financial director. But in all this time not a day has gone by when Nkosana Makate didn’t think about the David-and-Goliath battle he was locked in with one of South Africa’s biggest companies. Nkosana (47) is better known as “the Please Call Me guy”. He was working as an intern at Vodacom in 1995 when he came up with the concept of allowing customers who were out of airtime to send “Please Call Me” SMSes. His bosses could see the potential in the idea and promised Nkosana, who was then 18, that he’d be…

t – teaspoon/s T – tablespoon/s c – cup/s ZA’ATAR LAMB SKEWERS with WHIPPED FETA PREPARATION & COOKING: 25 MINS / SERVES 4 ZA’ATAR ◖1T dried thyme leaves◖2T sesame seeds, lightly toasted◖2T sumac◖½t sea◖salt flakes LAMB SKEWERS ◖700g lamb back-strap (loin), cut into chunks◖2T chopped origanum leaves◖2t finely grated lemon rind◖4 cloves garlic, crushed◖2T extra virgin olive oil◖1T za’atar, plus extra◖sea salt and freshly ground black pepper◖200g soft feta◖½c (125ml) plain thick yoghurt TO SERVE ◖warm flatbread (see recipe right)◖lettuce◖cucumber 1 Za’atar Place the thyme, sesame seeds, sumac and salt in a bowl and mix to combine. Makes ½c (30g). 2 Lamb skewers Combine the lamb, origanum, lemon rind, garlic, oil, za’atar, salt and pepper in a bowl. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes. 3 Heat a non-stick frying pan…

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 can choose housemates with a solid income and good referrals, but co-living still means you’ll have to deal with someone else’s good and bad habits daily. It’s very important to have a money conversation as soon as you move in with house- or flatmates, or they move in with you. You can avoid unnecessary arguments and misconceptions with your roomies when deciding upfront how you will share costs. It can save your friendship. 1 SPLITTING DEPOSITS, RENT AND UTILITIES ● Deposit The rental deposit is usually equal to one month’s worth of rent, although it might be more. The landlord may use this money…

YOUNG YOU ONE of the first things we learn at school is how to tell time. We also learn that it is important to be on time. Our teacher tells us how calendars work because there are important dates throughout the year that help us plan our lives. Think about your birthday – it’s a very special day but if you don’t know what day it falls on the calendar, you might miss your own party and nice gifts. A very long time ago there were no watches and no calendars existed. Where did they come from? And who decided what the time and date should be at this moment? Let’s find out. EARLIEST FORMS OF TIMEKEEPING Archaeologists – historians who conduct excavations – have found evidence that the Babylonians…

SHE thunders into the station in a cloud of steam, the hiss of brakes and the shrill of a whistle, stopping everyone in the station in their tracks. Jenny, a newcomer to the Southern Cape Railway line between Hartenbos and Great Brak in the Garden Route, is a thing of beauty – but no one is prouder and more in love with this majestic machine than her owners, Sean, Kevin and Graeme Ekström. The Mossel Bay businessmen discovered Jenny in a depot near Cape Town Station where she’d been languishing for years and faced being dismantled and sold as scrap metal. Determined to give her a new lease of life, they bought her from Transnet and spent thousands restoring the train, which was built in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1948, to…

KIM’S BACK IN THE GAME KIM KARDASHIAN’s love life is hotting up but this time she’s trying to keep things under the radar. The reality TV star was recently photographed with American footballer Odell Beckham Jr, who she has been rumoured to be dating for five months. They were spotted arriving at her hotel in Las Vegas right after the NFL Super Bowl and Odell was also seen in Kim’s private suite at the game. “They’re getting serious,” an insider told US Weekly. “Odell’s personality is much more private.” Sources say that while Kim (43) is more accustomed to the limelight, Odell (31) prefers a more low-profile private life. Keeping things low-key might be just what the mother of four is looking for after the media fiasco that followed her…

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