Innholdsfortegnelse for 11 April 2024 i You South Africa

I’VE been seeing a lot of posts on social media of people groaning about a general sense of tiredness, some saying how they’re already feeling a year-end kind of fatigue – and we’ve only just made it through March! So much has happened in the first three months of 2024. We’ve watched the health scares in the royal family with growing shock, we’ve wondered if the Johannesburg water crisis would ever get sorted, we’re gearing up for a (by all accounts dramatic) general election and loadshedding is still our big, bad unwanted friend. I get it, there’s a lot going on – so if you’re suffering from fatigue my advice is simple: take a load off and rest. Whatever de-stressing means to you – whether it’s taking some time off…

THEY’RE the new generation turning heads – the offspring of some of the biggest stars around and they’re hellbent on carving their own path. Just take Suri Cruise. Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise’s daughter is about to turn 18 and, despite her mom’s determination to give her a normal upbringing, she’s flexing her skills more and more. Music, acting, fashion – it seems the talented teen can pick and choose what she wants to focus on as she prepares to dive into young adulthood. Suri is also regarded as a Gen Z style icon and was recently pictured strolling around New York in a Western-style shearling coat, drawstring pants and celebrity-beloved Birkenstock suede clogs. But it was the Owala water bottle in her hand that proved she was a young…

SHE was due to catch a flight back home to Johannesburg, but before going to the airport she decided to take a stroll on the beach. It was one last chance for her to take in Gqeberha’s seafront and enjoy the ocean breeze on her skin before returning to the rat race. Looking back now, Andy Kawa finds it hard to believe there was ever a time she’d been capable of spontaneously deciding to go for a walk on her own. Ever since that afternoon in 2010, she’s been traumatised and depressed it’s often a struggle to leave home – and it’s a result of what happened on that beach. While she was out for her stroll, she was abducted and dragged to the dunes where for 15 hours several…

HOW many sheep can a sheep-shearer shear if a sheep-shearer shears sheep for nine hours? This was the question Tienie du Plessis pondered as he sought to find a way to get the cream of the crop of South African shearers – the baaad asses of the bunch, if you will – eligible to compete in competitions overseas. Shearing competitions had been held in the country before, but none have been recognised by international shearing contests. But as chairperson of the SA Shearing Contractors’ Association – which is recognised by international bodies – Tienie thought if he could organise competitions under his association’s name, local winners would be able to compete on a world stage. “And I knew if I didn’t get the ball rolling, nothing would happen,” he says.…

YEARNING for a change-up in the hair department? There’s no better way to refresh your look than with a colour update. And this year the hues are more natural, superluxe and delicious than ever. Think warmer tones and super-glossy finishes. From buttercream blonde and warm caramel to cherry cola and espresso brunette, there’s something for everyone. CHERRY COLA Spotted on celebs like Tessa Thompson, Dua Lipa and Dove Cameron, cherry cola is by far one of the most dramatic shades to try this year. Featuring a dark-brown base with hints of scarlet, burgundy and plum, this colour is a captivating option for anyone seeking a harmonious fusion of red and brown hues. And because the colour features both warm and cool undertones, most skin tones can pull this hue off.…

I’M LOSING MY BEST FRIEND BECAUSE OF WHAT IS HAPPENING IN GAZA! Q The war in Gaza may be a long way away but it has affected my life in a very real way because my best friend and I find ourselves on opposite sides of this awful war. I’m horrified by what the Israelis are doing to the Palestinian people in Gaza, but she is firmly on the side of the Israelis and believes they have the right to defend themselves. We recently got into a serious argument about this and are now not on speaking terms. The problem is I love my friend and don’t want to lose our long-time bond. But at the same time, our views won’t change. What can I do? Troubled, email A Like…

For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL KEEP YOUR OPINIONS TO YOURSELF Aries is pretty much still the focal point of the zodiac, but this doesn’t necessarily spell success in your life. The one thing to steer clear of this week is to be so opinionated that people are offended by what you say, or even worse, that they avoid you altogether. Try keeping those opinions to yourself, especially at work where you can come across as being bossy or arrogant. It’s best to rather practise mulling things over in your head for now. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 3, 14, 22, 37, 21, 9 TAURUS 20 APRIL – 20 MAY This is still a period of rest and recuperation for you, even if it feels as…

IT’S a story straight out of a horror movie: a sneaky fungus attacks an unsuspecting ant and takes over its body. It’s so powerful it can make the ant do its bidding! This fungus is called the zombie-ant fungus because it turns the ant into a kind of zombie that follows the fungus orders, just like a puppet. The fungus uses the ant to help itself grow and spread. The poor victim in this eerie story is the carpenter ant, who lives in the forests of Thailand and Brazil. HOW ANTS ARE TURNED INTO ZOMBIES 1 THE ATTACK Sticky spores fall on the carpenter ant or stick to its body when it walks past on the forest floor. 2 THE INFECTION The spores penetrate the ant’s exoskeleton (hard covering) and…

T&T GET SOME R‘N’R IT’S BEEN one busy year for TAYLOR SWIFT, and she’s finally catching her breath while enjoying quality time with her beau, American football player TRAVIS KELCE, in the Bahamas. The couple were spotted going for a walk on the beach and taking a dip in the ocean where they shared a kiss among the waves. Taylor (34) looked sensational in a yellow bikini while a doting Travis (34) could be seen holding her hand and then putting a protective arm around her. “They vacationed in the Bahamas for several days,” a source told People. “It was a much-needed break for both of them. They’re so happy together.” A few days later they were spotted in Malibu strolling around and enjoying lunch at a restaurant. The singer…

The Monaco royals showed off their glamorous – and fun – side for the disco theme of this year’s Rose Ball. The annual event, which raises money for the Princess Grace Foundation, was hosted and planned by designer Christian Louboutin, who went all out with a giant Afro wig. The Monte Carlo event saw the who’s who of the European social scene boogie down ’70s style.…

There’s more public holidays ahead of us when the kids are at home and we all want to find fun things to do that don’t involve a phone or TV. The kids (and you) will love the 40 fun projects in YOU Make You Own No 2. They can make fluffy slime and giant bubbles or create an underwater volcano or a balloon-powered car. And in the kitchen they can make bread in a bag with homemade 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…

Danish OAT & HONEY WHOLEMEAL LOAF MAKES 1 X 20CM ROUND LOAF / PREPARATION & BAKING: 2½ HOURS ◗ 250ml (1c) low-fat milk, plus 15ml (1T) for brushing◗ 125ml (½c) water◗ 20g toasted milk powder (see tip)◗ 45ml (3T) butter◗ 30ml (2T) honey◗ 90g whole rolled oats, plus extra for sprinkling◗ 225g stoneground white bread flour◗ 150g stoneground wholemeal flour◗ 35g rye flour◗ 5ml (1t) fine salt◗ 1 packet (7g) instant dry yeast Keep a 20cm round cake tin handy. 1 Place the milk, water, milk powder, butter and honey in a saucepan and heat until the butter has melted. Add the oats and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. 2 Add the flours, salt and yeast to the bowl of a standing mixer…

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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. BUILDING from scratch is one way to ensure you get the house you want and it could even work out cheaper than buying an existing property. But you need to plan carefully, otherwise you could be in for some nasty surprises along the way. We chatted to home-loan originator Ooba about the various costs of building your own home. FACTORS INFLUENCING COSTS LOCATION If you’re still looking for a piece of land on which to build, location is important when it comes to price. Land in prime locations usually costs a lot more, while other factors such as safety and proximity to amenities like schools…

1 BABY NO2 FOR CAMERON CAMERON DIAZ and husband BENJI MADDEN took to Instagram to share the news that they’ve welcomed a baby boy, Cardinal, to their family. “He is awesome, and we are all so happy he’s here!” the post reads. “For the kids’ safety and privacy, we won’t be posting any pictures – but he’s really cute.” Cameron (51) and Benji (45) have a daughter, Raddix (4), who, like Cardinal, was born via a surrogate. 2 REBEL SLAMS SASHA REBEL WILSON has started a storm down under after calling SASHA BARON COHEN an a****** in her upcoming memoir Rebel Rising. The pair costarred in the 2016 comedy Grimsby. Rebel (44) previously mentioned that she’d dedicate a whole chapter to a major star who was a complete nightmare to…

YOU would need to stock up on antihistamine tablets if you date The Bear star Jeremy Allen White because the man loves himself some flowers! Jeremy (33) is a frequent visitor to his local farmers’ market in Los Angeles and is rarely spotted leaving without a giant bouquet of assorted blooms. Many fans reckon seeing him lovingly rearranging his flowers is even more attractive than that steamy Calvin Klein campaign he was in recently. The actor also turns his farmers’ market days into dates. During a short fling with actress Ashley Moore last year, he bought multiple bouquets. For his current girlfriend, Spanish singer Rosalía, he has bought arrangements of craspedia blooms, eucalyptus and magnolia leaves.…

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IT’S that state you enter into when you’re so “in the zone” you don’t feel time passing. There’s a fluidity between your body and your mind, and you’re totally absorbed by what you’re doing, so deeply focused on it that you’re hardly even aware of distractions. It can feel as if time has slowed down, and like your senses are heightened. Your brain and body are so in sync that what you’re doing feels effortless. This mental state of complete absorption in an activity is what psychologists refer to as flow, and it can happen when you’re doing something physical, such as running, walking or dancing, or something creative, such as painting or drawing. You could even achieve a flow state when you’re cooking – if you’re able to do…

GETTING IT RIGHT My brother has just completed his doctorate, so he goes to Starbucks to celebrate. “What would you like, sir?” the cashier asks. “I’d like an espresso, please,” my brother says. “Okay sir, I just need your name,” the cashier says. “It’s Stephen,” my brother replies. “With a ‘ph’?” the cashier asks. “No,” my brother replies. “It’s Stephen, with a PhD”. A PRICE TO PAY I took my mannequin to the shop to have some parts replaced. . . They charged me an arm and a leg! BRUTAL FRUIT I’m walking down the road when something hits me on the head. I look around and see it’s a mango. Next thing a tub of yoghurt comes out of nowhere, smacks me in the face, and the yoghurt splashes…

H ER new book hadn’t even hit the shelves and the screen rights had already been snapped up. And when you read Fiona Snyckers’ new novel, The Hidden, you will understand why filmmakers were so keen to get their hands on it. It’s a fast-paced tale about a couple whose past catches up with them in the most shocking way ever. As kids Becca and Michael Abrahamson were members of far-right survivalist group the Patriot Fathers and lived in the forests of Oregon, totally cut off from society. After falling in love, they escaped the cult and built a new life in California with their three kids. When the group they used to belong to stages the worst terrorist attack on US soil since 9/11, the FBI comes knocking on…

SHE said goodbye to the film industry for a while – it was something she had to do for the sake of her mental health. Panic attacks and anxiety were tormenting veteran actress Melanie du Bois, who has been honest about her battle with bipolar disorder, and she needed to take a breather from the hustle and bustle of the showbiz world. “I needed a break,” she says. “There was too much work and personal stress in my life.” And the hiatus was the best thing Melanie could’ve done. Two years later she’s in “such a good space”, she says. “I really am. I still have my bad days but I know how to deal with them.” She’s back in the swing of things workwise as well. Melanie played the…

HAS ACTOR Leonardo DiCaprio finally found the woman who will make an honest man out of him? The lothario and his girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti, were photographed having lunch in Los Angeles, and the Italian model rocked a sparkly silver ring on her ring finger. They shared a burrito and put on a loved-up display with Leo (49) feeding her at one point and Vittoria (25) affectionately putting her hand on his shoulder. The couple met last May at the Cannes Film Festival and by September he had started referring to her as his girlfriend. He has even introduced her to his mother. “Vittoria is a beautiful girl, but Leonardo is surrounded by many beautiful girls most of the time,” a source told the Daily Mail last year. “But he adores…