Innholdsfortegnelse for 12 September 2024 i You South Africa

FIVE and a half months ago power outages ruled our lives. Checking the load-shedding schedule for the day was almost second nature so you could plan around the power cuts in your area and figure out what to do about cooking, washing and heating. Thanks to a handy little app, it was easy to do. Almost everybody had EskomSePush on their phone so they could get push notifications that would alert them to when the loadshedding stage was about to change (again!) and get an updated schedule. The cheekily named app was a lifesaver. Fast forward almost six months and we’re in a situation that seemed like a dream back then – more than 150 days of no loadshedding and counting! So what’s happened to EskomSe-Push now that we don’t…

BOLD, multi-step OTT routines will always be a go-to for many beauty enthusiasts, but lately these dramatic looks are giving way to a simpler approach that highlights natural beauty with minimal effort. Thanks to the rise of “skinimalism” and the clean-girl aesthetic, we’re seeing fresher, easier looks that enhance rather than cover up. And if boring, mundane makeup comes to mind, think again. By incorporating statement lip hues or striking accents such as colourful liner, you can add a touch of fun while still showcasing your barely-there beauty look. Get ready to be inspired. BOLD LIP + BARE SKIN ZENDAYA One of the freshest ways to make an effortless impact is to pair a bold lip with minimal makeup. In fact, leaving the rest of your face almost bare is a…

I’M SO ANGRY THAT MY PARENTS ARE DIVORCING Q I’ve known for a while that my parents aren’t happy together because they fight a lot. This never used to worry me as I thought they’d never get divorced while we kids were still in the home. Then last night they broke the news to us that they’re getting a divorce and going their separate ways. My father even said he’s met someone he could love, and he wants to explore this relationship. I’m in Grade 10 and my brother is in Grade 11 and we still have a long way to go until we’ve completed matric. My parents have offered us the choice of which of them we want to live with. I find this unfair because this puts us…

HAPPY HIPPO ■ What did the hippopotamus do to the magician? He hippo-tized him! ■ Why didn’t the elephant make a fat joke about the hippopotamus? Because it would be hippo-critical. ■ I know a guy who writes reviews of hippopotamuses despite the fact he always told me he was against rating animals. He’s a hippo-crit. SOLVE FOR X ■ A student brings a slingshot to algebra class and fires gum at the professor. ■ It was a weapon of math disruption. ■ Why is getting broken up with like doing algebra? You’ve got an ex, and you’re trying to figure out why. ■ Which animal aced our primary school algebra exam? The g-raph. ■ What do you call a person who uses complicated algebraic equations to calculate coffin sizes?…

HER relationship with them was complicated but the loss of both her mother and sister on the same day has no doubt cut deep. “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend,” Mariah Carey said in a statement, adding that she felt blessed that she was able to spend the last week with her mom, Patricia (87), before died on 24 August. “Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day,” Mariah (55) said. Mariah hadn’t seen her estranged sister, Alison (61), for years. The singer had a difficult relationship with both her parents and her older siblings, Alison and brother Morgan (63), once saying they treated her “like an ATM with a wig”. The singer didn’t reveal either…

SIV NGESI “I’m so happy to be going into spring,” the actor and comedian says. “Cape Town weather has been brutal these past few months.” During summer, he says he loves jumping on his motorbike and taking long drives as well as going on hikes in nature. “However, this spring I’m leaving for Cappadocia in Türkiye for a job and a holiday. I’ve always wanted to go on a hot air balloon and do the underground city tour and live in the cave. I’m really excited. “ CLINT BRINK “Because Steffi and I believe in leading a healthy life – physically, mentally and spiritually – it is important for us to do activities together and have an active life,” says the actor and fitness enthusiast. “So we enjoy walks with…

Ready to test your puzzling skills? Then we have a treat for you. YOU Word Search No 14 is now on shelves and it’s jam-packed with word searches, big and small. Themes include the Oscars, reality TV, food and wordplay. And we haven’t forgotten the kids! Get them solving maths and time conundrums as well as fun themes including party games, yummy treats and baby animals. Get your copy in stores or online at youstore.co.za. You can also order a copy by emailing johan.terblanche@media24.com or call 021-406-4962 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 Personal stories web@you.co.za Original jokes chuckles@you.co.za Recipes recipes@you.co.za…

WHEN she thinks about the young woman whose face has been flashed across the news for the past few weeks she feels immense survivor’s guilt. Why did Deveney Nel not survive a brutal attack while she lived to see another day? This question haunts Belinda*. The 15-year-old was raped, strangled and beaten, allegedly by the same boy who is accused of murdering Deveney. “I have survivor’s guilt,” Belinda tells YOU. “Why didn’t he also pull out a knife and stab me to death? What did I do differently to what she did?” When she heard the news about a 16-year-old girl who’d been stabbed to death at a school sports day in Caledon, Belinda couldn’t have known how their stories would become intertwined. The 17-year-old boy who stands accused of…

IN THE BEDROOM Yes, you can use tiles in the bedroom – and on the walls, at that! In this home, a wall is used as a headboard and is covered in patterned tiles to make a stunning statement. MAGIC WITH MOSAIC This trend never goes out of style – and you can mosaic anything, from a tabletop to fireplace walls. Use a variety of tile sizes in similar themes and colours to create your unified masterpiece. BETWEEN PAVERS Outdoor tiles are not just for the patio. Use these strong ones between pavers – especially in areas where there is not too much foot traffic – to create a stylish outdoor space. PAINT IT Painting tiles is an affordable and quick way to transform a space instead of retiling. In…

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. PEER-to-peer lending, also known as P2P or social lending, is an alternative way to borrow money. Often only a soft credit check is done, so it’s more accessible to those who don’t have a spotless credit record. It’s one of the newer ways to finance loans in South Africa. You borrow money through an online platform that connects lenders and borrowers. Be careful when considering this option. The process can be quick but it has risks. WHAT IS IT? With P2P lending an investor – and this can be an anonymous person or a business – lends money to a borrower through an online platform.…

1 ON OUR RADAR 5 MINUTES WITH LILY COLLINS Excusez-moi! The fourth season of Emily in Paris is streaming on Netflix and picks up where season three ended: Camille (Camille Razat) torching her wedding to Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) and revealing his long-burgeoning romance with Emily (Lily Collins) in front of everyone, including Emily’s boyfriend, Alfie (Lucien Laviscount). YOU caught up with Lily to chat about the latest season. › What do you think might surprise fans about Emily’s character development this season? She’s a lot more confident. We also get to see Emily feeling deeper feelings and allowing herself to be more vulnerable. And I think that comes with maturity and feeling more comfortable among her peers and her friends. I’m excited to have this more grounded, vulnerable, emotional side…

IT’S quiet in the courtyard bar of London’s Corinthia hotel, no other guests around, just me and a couple of waiters who tinkle glasses and wash cutlery. Suddenly, in comes Jeff Goldblum – rearranging furniture, sending quotes flying. The 71-year-old actor prowls in, light on his feet, half-dancing as if to a jazzy soundtrack only he can hear. He has in his hand an outstretched iPhone. “I was just looking at all these pictures of you,” Jeff explains by way of hello. He waves around the results of a Google image search. “These don’t do justice to your prodigious hirsute scalp.” By that he means my hair. Jeff, I’ll quickly learn, is articulate to the point of distraction. He’s a talented gusher of synonyms and metaphors. Later in our interview,…

A DIVORCE STRIP-DOWN ‘As long as this case lingers on, he’ll continue to enjoy the unfair benefit of collecting the Magic Mike proceeds without paying Jenna her fair share’ THERE was a time Channing Tatum (44) and his ex-wife, Jenna Dewan (43), were #couplegoals but five years after their split they’re still embroiled in a bitter divorce. The former couple have been battling it out in court over Channing’s lucrative Magic Mike franchise, which has grown to $125 million (R2,2 billion) since the first movie came out in 2012. They had no prenup in place at the time of their marriage in 2009 so when they got divorced in 2019 all assets accrued over that period had to be split 50/50. Jenna argues that the Magic Mike intellectual property was…

CHIDIMMA WINS IN NIGERIA Former Miss SA finalist calls for unity with her new title SOUTH African law student Chidimma Adetshina (22) was recently crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, three weeks after withdrawing from the Miss South Africa pageant. Scrutiny over her eligibility led to an investigation into her Mozambican mother’s citizenship, prompting the beauty queen to prioritise her family’s safety and step down. Following her withdrawal, Nigeria, her father’s home country, invited her to compete in their pageant – and she won. “This crown is not just for beauty, it’s a call for unity,” said Chidimma, who faced xenophobic attacks online. Shortly after she was crowned, ActionSA wrote an urgent letter to the department of home affairs, seeking clarity on how Chidimma’s mother travelled to Nigeria for the event. According…

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For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEP GROWTH AND EXPANSION AWAIT Whatever relationship issues you were struggling with last week are likely to be illuminated and understood under the full moon in this arena on the 18th. Take the best from this and apply it to your career where more than one opportunity for growth and expansion awaits you. If you feel you deserve better remuneration and can make a case for yourself, the time around the 15th might just be the perfect time to speak up. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 9, 21, 40, 52, 39, 20 LIBRA 23 SEP – 22 OCT Life is easier this week, even if you’re still in recluse mode and not ready to face the world wholeheartedly. This is particularly…

DEATH AT THE SIGN OF THE ROOK BY KATE ATKINSON DOUBLEDAY The return of private investigator Jackson Brodie is always a wonderful moment but add the smart and witty Reggie Chase to the mix and it’s pure magic. This is Kate Atkinson’s sixth novel featuring Jackson, a former soldier and cop. Reggie was first introduced in the third book, When Will There be Good News?. Her path crossed with Jackson when she was a 16-year-old au pair student in Edinburgh worried about her missing boss and grieving the death of her mother. She’s an absolute delight and it was great to have her pop up in book five, Big Sky, as a young cop whose own investigation dovetails with a case Jackson is working on. This happens again in the…

HIS powerful batting and fast bowling made him one of the most celebrated all-rounders in the history of cricket. And when Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff retired from the sport in 2010, his good looks, wit and charm saw him making an easy transition to a career in broadcasting and entertainment. With his charismatic personality, he seemed made for television, appearing in shows such as travelogue series Flintoff: Lord of the Fries and sports-based game show A League of Their Own. But then a stint as a presenter on Top Gear changed his life forever, when a horrific crash nearly cost him his life and left his ruggedly handsome face permanently scarred. His road to recovery has been gruelling, says Freddie (46). The former England cricket captain has finally opened up about…

1 JUSTIN’S ENGAGED Beetlejuice Beetlejuice star JUSTIN THEROUX (53) not only debuted his new movie at the Venice Film Festival but also his new fiancée. Justin and his girlfriend of just over a year, NICOLE BRYDON BLOOM (30), beamed on the red carpet where she showed off her sparkly four-carat, emerald-cut diamond ring. Justin was previously married to actress Jennifer Aniston for two years. 2 POP LOVE TRIANGLE If fan theories are to be believed, SABRINA CARPENTER (25) and CAMILA CABELLO (27) are taking a leaf out of Taylor Swift’s book by penning songs about their love triangle with SHAWN MENDES. Sabrina’s new album, Short n’ Sweet, alludes to a lover who just could not get over his ex. She had a fling with Shawn (26) just before he reunited…

Women’s Month ended with a bang for actress Nomzamo Mbatha. Fresh off her win for best African actress at the Septimius Awards in Amsterdam for her role in the hit series Shaka Ilembe, the star has been announced as a Levi’s ambassador for their curvy range. She and fellow ambassadors, Amapiano singer Lady Du and mixed media artist Buqaqawuli Nobakada turned up the dial on confidence, class and curves at a champagne-fuelled event at Haus of Strauss Africa in Parktown recently. We caught up with the very busy Nomzamo. WHAT IS YOUR FA-VOURITE PART OF WOMEN’S MONTH? NOMZAMO: I love the unique energy that comes with the month, with women dressing up more and attending events focused on self-improvement and business. It’s a special time where women can learn and…