Innholdsfortegnelse for 19 September 2024 i You South Africa

WHEN I turned 40 a friend told me, “Just you wait, it’s all downhill from here. Your butt will start heading south and your upper arms will start doing the second wave.” That was a few years ago (I won’t say how many) and I can say yup, she was right. I used to take things for granted, now I have to work at them. And then there’s the time it takes, the laziness that’s always knocking on the door, the pull of the couch, the call of the remote, the thought of getting out of bed early when it’s still cold and dark to go for a walk or a run or something . . . Which is why I read our advice story on page 34 with interest.…

THEY’VE been snapped together occasionally, but for the most part Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon have kept their relationship pretty low-key. But now, two years after they first sparked romance rumours, the hunky Hollywood actor and his ladylove have made their red-carpet debut. Could it be that Brad has finally found his perfect partner? The duo arrived hand in hand for the highly anticipated premiere of Brad’s new movie, the heist caper Wolfs, at the Venice International Film Festival. They were joined by his co-star and longtime pal, George Clooney, and George’s stunning wife, legal eagle Amal Clooney, but it was Inez – gorgeous in a white one-shoulder gown – who stole the limelight. Appearing unfazed by the frenzy of flashbulbs, the 31-year-old jewellery company executive held her own…

t – teaspoon/s T – tablespoon/s c – cup/s FILLET STEAK with MUSHROOM SAUCE SERVES 4 / BRAAIING AND PREPARATION: 45 MIN STEAK ◗ 1kg piece of fillet steak◗ salt and pepper SAUCE ◗ 1 onion◗ 1 punnet (250g) mushrooms◗ 25ml (1 tot) butter◗ 5ml (1t) salt◗ 1 tub (230g) cream cheese◗ 250ml (1c) fresh cream◗ 25ml (1 tot) soy sauce◗ 5ml (1t) black pepper◗ 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 Steak Take the steak out of the fridge 30 minutes before braaiing so it can come to room temperature. Then wash it under cold running water and pat dry with a paper towel. Now use a sharp knife and cut the fillet into four equal portions, which on a 1kg steak should mean fillet medallions of around 5cm thick. A…

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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. CAR subscription is a fairly new concept in South African vehicle finance. You pay a single monthly fee and get access to a car in the same way someone would subscribe to Showmax or Netflix. It’s a more accessible way to drive a car for those with a poor credit history if they can afford the monthly fee, as they’re not applying for a long-term finance contract. 1 HOW DOES IT WORK? It’s a type of rental contract, but different to short-term car hire and longer-term rent-to-buy. You can submit an online application on the vehicle provider’s website, giving details such as your income so they can determine which…

SHE sits in the court, her eyes hidden behind dark sunglasses as one by one the men are summoned before the judge and told to give their names and occupations. There are 50 of them and they include firemen, restauranteurs, shopkeepers and plumbers. They have one thing in common – they all stand accused of raping Gisèle Pélicot, the 71-year-old woman who is staring at them so intently. It’s been called the worst case of rape in French history and what makes it even more horrific is that it was orchestrated by the person Gisèle trusted most in the world, her husband, Dominique (71). For nine years he drugged her evening meals with sleeping pills before inviting men he met on the internet into their home in Mazan, France, to…

IT’S BEEN two years since they exchanged the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg for the tranquillity of Gqeberha, and they’re loving the slower pace of life. Loyiso Bala and his wife, Jennifer, moved to the coastal town for a job opportunity that was just too good to turn down. And the 45-year-old singer has certainly found his rhythm as business manager at Umhlobo Wenene and Tru FM radio stations. Despite enjoying the nine-to-five routine, Loyiso, who also regularly travels around the country for gigs, admits he often finds it difficult to maintain a work-life balance. “It’s a juggling act, but I’m grateful to have a committed partner in Jen who helps me to be present when it matters most,” he tells us. The couple also appreciate being closer to his…

AS A former rugby player, you’d think MIKE TINDALL would be able to easily handle running around a field catching his boisterous brood. But the 45-year-old looked quite flustered recently while looking after his three children – MIA (10), LENA (6) and LUCAS (3) – as his wife, Zara (43), competed in the Burghley Horse Trials in Stamford. As the royal was fighting for a spot on the podium, Mike was trying to break up fights between their offspring who were having a ball on the sidelines. At one point he had to pull his two youngest apart after they started wrestling and Lucas jumped off a wooden box to tackle Lena to the ground. It was all good fun and games with no tears in sight, just a couple…

From the top of the head to the tip of the toes, we’re taking young readers on an incredible journey and explaining how their bones, muscles, blood, organs and senses work. Packed with infographics and illustrations, YOU Did You Know? The Human Body is informative and great for school projects – but most of all, it’s a fun way of looking at all the intricate processes that keep us alive. Order a copy online at youstore.co.za or contact Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com to purchase a copy and have it delivered. 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…

SHE sleeps peacefully, an IV drip attached to her hand delivering the essential nutrients she needs. Nearby her mother watches over her, tired and worried, refusing to leave her side. Nine-year-old Mira Ayyash from Gaza was severely injured in a bombing in December 2023 that left her with a broken and badly burnt leg. Treatment in the war-torn strip was scarce – but there’s new hope for the little girl who recently arrived in South Africa through the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF). She’s now scheduled for life-saving surgery at Raslouw Private Hospital in Centurion, Pretoria. The PCRF has partnered with the hospital’s Gift of Mobility initiative, a programme dedicated to helping children maimed in the war regain their mobility. Baher, Mira’s father, was particularly excited about being selected to…

SHE was a symbol of teen angst in the late ’80s and early ’90s, captivating audiences with her portrayals of serious yet sensitive young women. With her haunting dark eyes, porcelain skin and other-worldly aura, audiences couldn’t get enough of her – but just as her star was on a serious rise, everything came crashing down in dramatic and scandalous fashion. Winona Ryder was arrested for shoplifting and the Hollywood agents who once fell over themselves to sign her up refused to have anything more to do with her. Fast-forward nearly three decades and she’s back – older, wiser, more together and as one-of-a-kind as ever. Winona is making her big-screen return in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the sequel to the 1998 cult classic that helped ignite her career. She reprises her…

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WHAT A STEAL A guy bought a new fridge for his house. To get rid of his old fridge, he put it in his front yard and hung a sign on it saying, “Free fridge. You want it, you take it.” For three days the fridge sat there without even one person looking twice at it. Eventually the man thought that people were probably sceptical about such a good deal, so he changed the sign to read, “Fridge for sale, R50.” The next day someone stole it. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN… ■ What’s the difference between a cat and a comma? A cat has claws at the end of paws and a comma is a pause at the end of a clause. ■ What’s the difference between Iron Man and…

LOCATIONS have starring roles in Lucy Foley’s thrillers – she’s taken us to Paris, the Scottish Highlands, an Irish island – and in her new book readers are transported to the cliffs on the Dorset coast. It’s not surprising to learn she sees the settings as characters in their own right, and a lot of research goes into these picturesque locales. “Often I don’t have much of the plot nailed down before I start writing, but I definitely need to know about the environment in which it takes place,” the author tells YOU. “Setting for me should be like a character in the novel.” “The research trips are part of the fun of writing. I had the idea for The Paris Apartment [2022] while staying in an eerie Parisian apartment…

ELLE’S CANCER BACKLASH WHEN Australian former supermodel Elle Macpherson recently shared that she’s in remission after being diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago, she’d hoped to serve as an inspiration for those going through the same ordeal. Instead Elle (60) faced a backlash after saying she chose to forgo medical advice to have a mastectomy and chemotherapy and relied on holistic healing methods. She details her journey to recovery after being diagnosed with HER2-positive oestrogen-receptive intraductal carcinoma in 2017 in her new memoir, Elle: Life, Lessons, and Learning to Trust Yourself. “It was a shock, it was unexpected, it was confusing, it was daunting in so many ways,” she writes. “And it really gave me an opportunity to dig deep in my inner sense to find a solution that…

IT WAS a week of intense training for the Springboks as they geared up to face off against New Zealand at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town. The highly anticipated match had fans on the edge of their seats, knowing that victory would mean their first Freedom Cup triumph since 2009. Here’s some our favourite pictures of the Boks’ prep ahead of their 18-12 win.…

THE smallest thing could trigger a seizure – a change in temperature, being in a crowd, even the way sunlight hits her eyes. Any of these could cause four-year-old Charlie-Day Kruger to stop breathing or to have a seizure – both of which could be fatal. The condition is so rare it only affects about one in every million people. Doctors have called those who have it “human time bombs” because it’s so unpredictable and sufferers can have a massive seizure or stop breathing at any moment. “Sometimes I think I can’t even explain the emotions to anybody,” says Charlie-Day’s mom, Claire Kruger. Although it was a relief to finally know what was wrong when Charlie-Day was diagnosed two years ago, it’s also an incredibly difficult thing to live with.…

SHE TAKES OVER MY HOME WHEN I’M NOT THERE! Q I’m an elderly person who lives alone. I have a housekeeper who has worked for me for several years. I used to trust her implicitly and grew to be very fond of her as the years went by; however, my son, who lives in the cottage on the premises, has often told me that he does not trust her and that she is up to no good. Recently I discovered that when I’m at work, she uses my house to entertain her friends and then she takes photos of herself in my bathroom, bedroom, etc. – pretending it is her home – and puts them on Facebook. I even saw a picture of her in my bath giving hints on…

For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. LIBRA 22 SEPT – 22 OCT IT’S TIME TO FOCUS ON YOUR SPENDING You may feel distanced from what used to give you meaning and direction in life, but rest assured this is only temporary. Try not to fall into a trap of self-pity, as that firstly doesn’t suit you and secondly achieves nothing. From the moment the Sun changes signs and moves into Libra, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Tensions at home also ease up from the 23rd, but it’s your spending habits that need your urgent attention. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 49, 26, 6, 4, 19, 37 SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV You struggle with the notion of betrayal. Whether it’s real or imagined, you may experience this…

WITH their long bill and striking silver-blue body, they’re among the most remarkable inhabitants of the ocean – both in size and speed. These majestic creatures dwell in the warm waters of the deep sea, and fishermen take great pride in reeling one in. In South Africa, blue marlins are primarily found near the coast of KwaZulu-Natal, though in summer they occasionally venture as far south as Cape Town. Their cousin, the black marlin, is mostly found along the eastern coast and sometimes in parts of the Atlantic Ocean surrounding the Cape. DID YOU KNOW? Blue marlins are cold-blooded, but the blood in their heads can warm up, allowing them to react quicker and see better when hunting.…

IT NEVER gets stale . . . As an artist Lucie Radcliffe could have worked in a number of media, from paper to clay, but she chose to conjure her creations from dough. And her customers are all in agreement: the cookie masterpieces that come out of her kitchen are much too good to eat. With a flick of her wrist, a dash of creativity, a splash of food dye and dollop of icing, this Canadian artist creates, among other items, breathtaking portraits of famous people in biscuit form. Her attention to detail takes the cake in creations from Princess Diana to Meryl Streep and Elvis to US presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Lucie (35) says what she loves most about working with cookie dough is the endless possibilities it allows…

1 THE BREAKUP CONTRACT TAYLOR SWIFT (34) and TRAVIS KELCE (34) are laughing off rumours that their relationship is a showmance after a fake breakup contract appeared online. In the contract Travis’ PR company, Full Scope PR, allegedly drew up terms for the couple’s breakup which it lists as 28 September. The company has denied the document’s legitimacy and is looking into taking legal action. According to sources, Taylor is “unbothered and quite amused” by the whole thing. 2 RIRI REPLACES CHARLIZE After two decades CHARLIZE THERON (49) has officially been dethroned as the face of Dior’s J’Adore fragrance by another muse – RIHANNA (36). Riri made her big debut as the fashion house’s new golden goddess in a short film shot in the Palace of Versailles outside Paris, France.…