Innholdsfortegnelse for 22 August 2024 i You South Africa

What a ride the Olympics were. From South Africa’s golden victories to those nail-biting, split-second misses and everything in between, these Games were nothing short of a rollercoaster. Paris wanted the Games to be warm, inclusive and appeal to younger audiences and – although you can’t please all the people all the time – the overwhelming sentiment has been positive. Tokyo 2020 took place while the fear and claustrophobia of Covid were still gripping the globe. Athletes performed in mostly empty stadiums, masks were mandatory, handshakes out of the question. But the City of Light had it all – heaving stadiums, hugs of jubilation and consolation, smiles that lit up big screens, visitors packing the streets, athletes of all nations getting together in the Olympic village. It was sport at…

WHAT says breakup without actually saying you’ve broken up? A new haircut? Seems so. A new place to live? Definitely. A ringless wedding finger? For sure. Ben Affleck may not have publicly commented on the divorce rumours that have been swirling for months but the signs are all there: his two-year marriage to Jennifer Lopez is over bar signing on the dotted line. The 52-year-old, who was all crew cut and guy-next-door when he was with Jen, has changed up his look, going for a “faux hawk” hairdo and adding an edge with leather jackets and rock band T-shirts. And the message seems to be clear: old Ben is out, new Ben is in. The relationship we were all so excited about is in tatters. Bennifer 2.0 is no more.…

HE’S an award-winning actor who disappears into every role he takes – unrecognisable as Penguin in The Batman, dashing as the otherworldly detective in Sugar and charming as the amiable Irish cow herder in The Banshees of Inisherin. But for Colin Farrell, his greatest role has been an unscripted one: that of a father to two sons, one of whom was born with special needs. It’s a role that made him quit his bad-boy ways and saw him become an inspiration to parents of children with disabilities the world over. It also led to the recent launch of his new endeavour, the Colin Farrell Foundation, which provides support for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The foundation advocates for funding, changes to healthcare policies and accessible community-based housing for…

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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. YOU can save a lot of money by paying your loans off early. But some credit providers don’t like you doing this because it means they miss out on interest and other charges. So what are your rights? Are you allowed to pay off any loan earlier than the loan term? Yes. The National Credit Act (NCA) says you can terminate your loan at any time when you pay the full settlement amount. It’s important to understand that the settlement amount is not just the outstanding amount (called the principal debt) of the original loan amount. At termination you’ll have to pay all the outstanding…

YOUNG YOU Social science WE’VE all seen blood before. Whether it was our own or on TV, we recognise it immediately because of its red, gooey appearance. But what exactly is blood, and what does it do? And, is everyone’s blood the same? WHAT IS BLOOD? Blood is a red fluid that constantly circulates in the body through veins, arteries and capillaries (blood vessels). Each time your heart beats, it pumps oxygen-carrying blood to every part of your body via arteries. Once this oxygen has been delivered, the deoxygenated blood travels back to the heart via your veins, where it is sent back to the lungs to collect more oxygen. This is the circulatory system, and blood is the substance that makes it all possible. In an average person, blood…

‘THIS ISN’T AN ATTACK DOG. IT’S A PET THAT WILL PROTECT YOU, A PRIVATE BODYGUARD THAT’S A FAMILY MEMBER’ KEVIN is a giant schnauzer. He likes cuddles and walkies and treats. But he will, on command, bite your arm off. Then he’ll go back to his owner for a tummy tickle. It’s a similar story with Highlander, a German-Dutch-Belgian shepherd cross. He weighs 36kg and loves babies and small children, and you’d be exceptionally ill advised to make him fear for their safety. Kevin and Highlander were trained by different people, on opposite sides of the Atlantic, but they’re both prime examples of the latest must-have for people who have it all: personal-protection dogs, the four-legged status symbol with the six-figure price tag. “This isn’t an attack dog,” says Leedor…

1 REST IN PEACE CONNIE South Africa is mourning legendary actress CONNIE CHIUME (72), who recently died in hospital in Johannesburg. Connie’s son Nongelo Chiume told Newzroom Afrika his mother had been admitted for a medical procedure. Connie has won many acting accolades over the years and recently gained international acclaim for her roles in the Black Panther movies. 2 NELLY ARRESTED Rapper NELLY should be celebrating the imminent arrival of his child with his wife, singer Ashanti (43), instead he was arrested after allegedly being caught with drugs. Nelly (49) was nabbed at a St Louis casino after a police officer allegedly found four ecstasy pills in his possession. His lawyer, however, released a statement saying the arrest was done by an “overzealous” officer and the case would “go nowhere”.…

RIHANNA went back to her roots for the annual Crop Over Festival in her home country of Barbados. The songbird made her flashy return in a bedazzled costume and feathered wings designed by Lauren Austin. This is her first time back since the festival was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic. Since then she’s had two sons, RZA (2) and Riot Rose (1). ‘While in America beautiful is skinny, in Barbados it’s thick – girls with huge butts and nice curves’ – RIHANNA ON BARBADOS…

BEING a star can be all glitz and glam one day but also pretty ordinary and mundane the next. If you’re not jetting off on an exotic holiday you may just find yourself taking your dog for a walk.…

IT’S the night South Africa celebrates its most beautiful women and this year’s Miss SA crowning was nothing short of spectacular. On 10 August, a vibrant crowd gathered at the elegant SunBet Arena in Pretoria, eagerly awaiting the crowning of the new queen. As guests strolled down the red carpet dressed to the nines, the atmosphere crackled with excitement. Celebrities and media personalities mingled, creating a buzz that set the tone for the whole evening. The entertainment was a true showcase of South African talent, featuring perfomances by Zoë Modiga and Jesse Clegg as well as energetic dancer Kamo Mphela.…

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THE moment she stepped onto the stage for the final round the world around her faded to a muted, fuzzy buzz and an echo from the sound system reverberated through the implant in her ear. But Mia le Roux is used to the challenges of being deaf in a hearing world and took it in her stride – and when she made the top three she dared to believe she might actually see her childhood dream come true. And it did. The 29-year-old marketing student from Oudtshoorn was crowned Miss South Africa 2024 – the first hearing-impaired woman to take the title. When YOU meets her the day after the pageant she’s every inch the beauty queen, gorgeous in a striking red dress, her Miss SA sash draped across her…

MONOTONE Model and actress Pia Wurtzbach looked fantastic in an all-beige ensemble outside Elie Saab during the Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2024/2025 as part of Paris Fashion Week. CASUAL Fashion influencer Sophia Geiss, spotted during Berlin Fashion Week, pulls off casual cool to a tee. The off-the-shoulder hoodie is a trendy touch. POP OF COLOUR A Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/ Winter guest stood out in a bright red skirt paired with all black – oh so stylish! PREPPY Fashion influencer Mehrnaz Ansari’s classic colour choices are flawless. She was spotted at the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024/2025 during Paris Fashion Week. STOCKISTS BASH.COM, COTTON ON 0875-504-383, EDGARS 0860-111-826, H&M 0860-690-707, JET 0214-188-175, LEGIT 0310-100-006, LOVISA 0101-430-780, MR PRICE 0800-212-535, SUPERBALIST.COM, TAKEALOT.COM, TRUWORTHS 0872-859-401 WE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PROVIDE ACCURATE PRICES BUT…

HOW would you rate your overall health? Even if you feel reasonably healthy, doing regular health checks at home is a good idea because picking up issues early means you can do something about them before they become a real problem. A quick home health check could even be a potential lifesaver as it could alert you to something you should discuss with your doctor. Here are some easy tests you should to take today. 1 THE CUSHION TEST What it measures Artery health. This test checks for peripheral arterial disease, where the arteries that supply the leg muscles become furred up and can cause high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. How to do it Lie on your back on a bed and elevate both (bare) legs to a…

For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. VIRGO 23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER TAKE IT ALL IN YOUR STRIDE The Sun moves into Virgo on the 22nd, marking the season for Virgo and your birthday. With gracious Venus currently in your sign, you ought to be in a good space with yourself. An irritating colleague could make life difficult for you towards the 23rd, but try not to take the bait. Instead, take it in your stride and rise above it. Be mindful not to put a lover or partner on a pedestal around the 28th as he or she is sure to take a tumble and disappoint you. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 12, 39, 47, 48, 40, 33 LIBRA 23 SEPT – 22 OCT You may feel like you have little…

THE occasion was unusual enough – the burial of a tsar of Bulgaria who’d been dead for 76 years. Ferdinand I died in Germany where he’d controversially sided with the ruling party during World War 1 and Communist-ruled Bulgaria refused to allow his body to be returned to his homeland. But it was always the tsar’s wish to be laid to rest in the country of his birth – so when his body was finally released recently to the Vrana Palace in Sofia, the Bulgarian royal family gathered to pay their respects. Yet it wasn’t the funeral that had everyone talking: it was the presence of the princess of the southeastern European nation and all eyes were on her as she stood in solemn attendance with her husband and son.…

SHE was the quintessential superstar, a glamorous, gorgeous woman with raven hair and legendary blue eyes whose box-office allure was matched only by her sex appeal. Her many romantic dalliances and multiple marriages were seized on by a fascinated world – but behind the dazzling façade lay a woman who longed to be herself, not only the person the relentless Hollywood machine portrayed her to be. And now Elizabeth Taylor is resurfacing to tell her story in her own words 13 years after she died of heart failure at the age of 79. A new HBO documentary, Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes, revolves around 40 hours of previously unheard taped interviews with Liz, conducted by late journalist and author Richard Meryman who recorded the interviews in 1964 for the actress’…

After the huge success of her tell-all memoir, The Woman in Me, BRITNEY SPEARS’ story is set to hit the big screen and the guessing game of who’ll play the pop princess has already begun. The rumour mill started after it was announced that Universal Studios acquired the rights and Wicked director John M Chu and big-shot producer Marc Platt have been linked to project. “Excited to share with my fans that I’ve been working on a secret project with #MarcPlatt. He’s always made my favourite movies . . . stay tuned,” Britney (42) shared with her fans on social media. Here are some of top contenders for the lead role. CASTING WISH LIST EMMA ROBERTS (33) Both she and Brit got their start on kids’ television and over the…

IT’S just one of those days . . . Her dogs won’t stop barking, there’s wet washing drying on a clothes horse in her home office and she’s just realised she’s double-booked herself and should be in a meeting with someone else. “It’s my attention deficit disorder,” Vanessa Raphaely groans about the scheduling mix-up. “And menopause doesn’t help.” It’s a scenario many frazzled members of her popular Facebook parenting group, The Village, can relate to – the endless juggling and multitasking, the days when balls get dropped. During her time as editor of Cosmopolitan magazine it might’ve sent her into a spin but now, older and wiser, Vanessa (59) just rolls with it. All the chaos is quickly forgotten as she flops into a chair next to a blazing fire…

Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreleta Park 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za. I FOUND OUT MY FATHER IS HAVING AN AFFAIR Q Recently I went to a hockey practice at another school where we were practising with their team. To my shock, I saw my dad there with another woman. They were holding hands and looking very much in love. Luckily, he did not see me, but I watched them for several minutes and I was left with no doubt in my mind that they are having an affair. I think she was there to watch her child, who is much younger than me, play hockey. The question is what do I do? Do I tell my mother and break her heart and let her hate me for bringing…

A TIP FROM QUEEN BEY A boy loses his cellphone and asks his dad if he’s seen it anywhere. Dad: “Did you call it?” Boy: “No, I left it on silent.” Dad: “Well, you know what they say.” Boy: “What?” Dad: “If you like it then you should’ve put a ring on it.” RING RING. . . ◼ A cellphone goes on trial. It’s guilty as charged. ◼ Two cellphone towers got married. It was a nice ceremony – the reception was amazing. ◼ A cellphone got arrested. He tried to steal from a power bank. He was charged with battery. FEELING WHEELY GOOD ◼ What do you call a laughing motorcycle? A Yamahaha. ◼ What’s an alcoholic motorcycle’s favourite drink? Ruuuurumrumrumrumrumrumrummrrruuuurumrumrum. ◼ I can’t think of a time when…

TAYLOR Swift’s Eras Tour has been a love letter to her devoted fans, but her worst fears nearly came true when plans for a horrific terrorist attack at one of her concerts were uncovered. Police jumped into action after they got wind of the attack being planned at one of her concert in Vienna in Austria, where around 195 000 fans would have gathered. According to authorities, the would-be attackers were two radicalised teenagers aged 17 and 19 who had “planned carnage with bombs, knives and vehicle attacks on young fans”. Taylor (34) is said to be shaken by the attack plot. An atrocity of this nature has been a lingering fear after previous large-scale attacks on fans at concerts of other artists. ‘I wasterrified to go on tour because…