Innholdsfortegnelse for 24 October 2024 i You South Africa

WHEN my mother died my siblings and I went to sort out her home. Under a window that let in light and birdsong was a yellowwood chest she’d had for years that housed all her special things – albums from our childhood, pictures of her adventures as a young woman, her wedding photos, bits and pieces that meant a lot to her. She’d also told us that when she was no longer with us there was a file in the chest containing all the documents we’d need to “sort out my affairs”. We found it with no trouble at all and inside was indeed everything we needed, from her DStv account number and her will to her bank account information and pension details. And what a blessing it was: when…

A DEMANDING pop diva known for her ruthless work ethic, controversial behaviour and don’t-give-a-damn attitude – that’s the Madonna the world has come to know. But beneath the my-way-or-the-highway bravado and the tough-cookie façade lies a very human heart – and right now that heart has been shattered into little pieces. The 66-year-old superstar has been left devastated after her younger brother, Christopher Ciccone, died recently of pancreatic cancer. In a moving social media post Madonna exposed her softer side, calling Christopher “the closest human to me for so long”. “It’s hard to explain our bond, but it grew out of an understanding that we were different and society was going to give us a hard time for not following the status quo.” Christopher (63) played a huge part in…

SORGHUM CHILLI CON CARNE with NACHOS & AVO SALSA SERVES 4-6 / PREPARATION: 15 MINS / COOKING TIME: 20 MINS ◗ 30ml (2T) oil◗ 1 onion, chopped◗ 4 garlic cloves, chopped◗ 2-4 chillies, chopped◗ 5ml (1t) each ground cumin and coriander◗ 2,5ml (½t) dried thyme◗ 100g tomato paste◗ 1 stock pot or cube, dissolved in 250ml (1c) boiling water◗ 1 x 410g can baked beans in tomato sauce◗ 1 x 410g can red kidney beans, well rinsed and drained◗ 500ml (2c) cooked whole sorghum◗ 10ml (2t) brown sugar◗ 5ml (1t) red wine vinegar◗ salt◗ ground pepper SALSA ◗ 1-2 avocados, halved and pitted◗ juice of 1 lemon◗ 3-4 spring onions, chopped◗ 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered◗ a handful of fresh coriander leaves, chopped◗ 15ml (1t) olive oil◗ salt TO SERVE ◗ nacho chips 1 Heat the oil in a deep pan and fry the onion over medium heat…

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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. BEING hit with an excess payment can come as a nasty surprise when claiming from your insurance. Many policyholders expect their full claim to be covered, but they forget how much they’ve agreed to pay upfront in terms of their insurance policy, or how their excess payment works. Here’s how to decide whether to claim or not. 1 WHAT IS INSURANCE EXCESS? Your excess is a predetermined amount of money that you agree to contribute towards the cost of a claim when you take out an insurance policy. Essentially, it’s the portion of a claim that you’re responsible for paying out of your own pocket.…

THEY FILMED INSIDE A YOUTH CLUB AND TOLD RICK TO MIME THE SONG AND ‘JIG ABOUT A BIT’ AS RICK ASTLEY and I are walking out of the pub, where we have spent an extremely amiable two hours, I get a glimpse into what it’s like to be a mega-hit wonder. We pass by a group of seven people, all probably in their fifties and sixties, who all stare at him. Despite being 58, he still looks extraordinarily like the 21-year-old who shot to pop immortality with one song, even down to the hair quiff he swears is natural. He clocks the recognition, says a friendly hello and, as he walks past, they sing – quietly at first, then more excitedly – Never Gonna Give You Up. He doesn’t even…

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IT WAS a long, hard road that lasted seven years and took its toll on her financially and emotionally, but she refused to give up – and her dogged determination for justice has paid off. Antoinette Ndishishi, a sergeant in the SA Air Force, can finally breathe a sigh of relief knowing the man who knowingly infected her with HIV won’t be able to do it to another woman. Her ex-lover, Leon Conga, was recently jailed for life for attempted murder and rape after lying to her about his HIV status. The conviction on both counts is a first in South Africa – there have been convictions for attempted murder for non-disclosure of HIV status but not for rape. Antoinette’s case was gruelling and complicated and her private prosecution legal…

SHE’LL forever be eight years old, caught in the cuteness that has endeared her to millions and created a multibillion-dollar industry. But Hello Kitty is, in fact, about to turn 50 – a milestone birthday that will be celebrated in the kind of style that befits a character created to be everyone’s friend. Kitty will be touring Japan, new Hello Kitty filters will be available on TikTok, fashion brands are collaborating with her to produce limited-edition garments and footwear and you can even book a flight on a “Besties” Hello Kitty themed Boeing. As the creature with the bespoke red bow prepares to turn half a century on 1 November, we look at how a simple idea became a global phenomenon. PICK OF THE LITTER Hello Kitty was created in…

20s Building a wardrobe of fun basics in your twenties is a great way to ensure you have versatile, stylish pieces that will play well at any occasion. ALSO IN YOUR CLOSET . . . Think pops of colour and patterns when choosing your accessories. These will add a fun touch to your classic looks. 30s Your wardrobe often becomes more refined and sophisticated during this time, with a focus on quality and versatility. ALSO IN YOUR CLOSET . . . Think classic gold, silver, neutrals and black to add a bit of bling to your look. 40s Closet essentials in this decade often prioritise timeless elegance, versatility and quality over quantity. Invest in pieces that combine sophistication with comfort while maintaining a sense of personal flair. ALSO IN YOUR…

SUCK IT UP ■ What is the best vacuum brand? I don’t know. They all suck. ■ Used vacuum cleaner for sale. I don’t need it anymore. All it does is collect dust. ■ The highlight of my week was my new vacuum cleaner. Things are picking up. ■ My wife wants a vacuum. I think I’ll give her some space. ■ I really like my new job in the vacuum industry. There’s no pressure. ■ I got inside a vacuum chamber once. It was breathtaking! FOR THE KIDS SEAS THE DAY ■ A teacher told her Grade 1 class, “A single dolphin can have two hundred off-spring!” A little girl gasped, “How about the married ones? ■ Around 90% of sea creatures have yet to be discovered. Alright then,…

BY ANY OTHER NAME By JODI PICOULT Michael Joseph Oh no, not another theory on who really wrote Shakespeare’s plays – that’s what I thought when I first opened this novel. I should’ve known better as Jodi Picoult always does mountains of research and then puts her own unique spin on things. In this case she draws upon the remarkable life of Emilia Bassano, who became England’s first professional female poet in the 16th century. There are some who think that in addition to her poems, she wrote dozens of plays that were attributed to Shakespeare – and that’s what Picoult explores in her book. Although Emilia is educated, she is denied a voice of her own because in Elizabethan England women aren’t allowed to publish plays. Desperate to get…

FOR this artist flowers are a lot more than plants – they’re the raw materials from which he creates botanical art so captivating and charming it’s like he’s waved a magic wand over nature and made a marvel all his own. Japanese-born artist Raku Inoue meticulously arranges delicate petals, leaves and other parts of plants to recreate pop culture characters, animals and virtually anything else you can imagine. Raku, who is based in Montreal, Canada, draws inspiration from traditional Japanese art forms such as ink painting (sumi-e) and flower arrangement (ikebana), infusing them with a contemporary twist. His creations are boundless, ranging from Princess Peach of Mario Bros fame and the formidable Godzilla to intricate chameleons and delicate butterflies. The 41-year-old artist prefers to use blooms freshly picked near his…

FOR years she’d been carefully crafting her memoir, recording hours of tapes of herself at her most vulnerable and delving deep into her history of grief and addiction. She’d wanted to share her story with the world – but Lisa Marie Presley would never live to see the release of her book. She died in January last year and that could have been that if it hadn’t been for her daughter Riley Keough. She didn’t want her mother’s work to be in vain so she has brought the deeply personal project to life – and it’s quite the gut-wrencher. From Here to The Great Unknown lifts the lid on the shocking abuse Lisa Marie suffered as a child, her tumultuous relationship with her mother, Priscilla, and the heartbreaking loss of…

Get ready to dive into the captivating world of rapper NADIA NAKAI in her new reality TV show, Beyond Bragga, which she describes as “fun, vibrant and honest”. The highly anticipated show premiered with its debut episode on MTV Base recently, giving viewers a glimpse into the 34-year-old’s life. “I’m most excited that my fans will see my daily struggles, the hard work and dedication that goes into making my dreams a reality,” she tells YOU. “The entertainment industry is my passion. I don’t do it for fun or the glamour. To be in this conversation after so many years still is because I love making music. I love what I do and I don’t have to prove to anyone that I belong here,” she says.…

TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR TITO Eccentric leader leaves a lasting legacy HE WAS known for his strong opinions, quirky personality and passion for cooking and when former finance minister Tito Mboweni passed away recently after a brief illness, a wave of tributes poured in from all over the country. Mboweni (65) had a distinguished career in public service, holding the position of finance minister from 2018 to 2021. Before that he was the eighth governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and the first black South African to hold the post, serving from 1999 to 2009. His career in government began even earlier, as labour minister from 1994 to 1999. The SARB described him as a passionate central banker who played a key role in shaping it into the…

IT’S there in black and white on her ID card: born 27 September 1906. No one has been able to verify it – reliable records don’t go back that far so it could either be the honest truth or a bureaucratic typo from the deep, dark past. But as far as everyone in the little town of Touws River in the Western Cape is concerned, Margaret Maritz is the oldest person in the world. And Ouma Hundred, as everyone around here calls her, is a treasure to cherish and celebrate. According to the record books, the oldest person who ever lived was Jeanne Calment of France, who died in 1997 at the grand age of 122. Officially the oldest living person is Tomiko Itooka of Japan who was born on…

JUST like our faces, the skin on our bodies deserves a dedicated routine to keep it hydrated, smooth and youthful looking. That’s why we’re diving into the must-have essentials for body care and sharing tips on how to seamlessly incorporate them into your daily regimen. EXFOLIANT Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells, dirt, oil and impurities that can clog your pores and cause breakouts. It also evens out your skin tone, stimulates circulation and allows moisturisers to penetrate better. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Don’t overdo it: You don’t need to scrub your skin every day, as this can be too harsh and an irritant. Gently scrub your skin once or twice a week. Find the right formula: Use a physical exfoliant (such as a scrub) or a chemical exfoliant…

I HAD A MOMENT OF WEAKNESS AND NOW I’M PAYING VERY DEARLY FOR IT Q I was involved with my previous girlfriend for four years. We had a wonderful relationship and understood each other well. Then I made friends with a guy at work and he encouraged me to go to strip clubs with him and to cheat on my girlfriend, telling me that you only live once and you must make the most of it! I admit I enjoyed myself but the other women did not mean anything to me except as one-night stands. They are not the type of women that my girlfriend is – loyal, supportive, always there when I need her and always on my side. Of course, my girlfriend found out about me cheating and…

For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV IT’S TIME TO STIMULATE YOUR MIND! Your co-ruler Mars is currently moving through the area of your horoscope related to education. If you feel inspired to take up a course or further your education, this would be an ideal time to do so. This is furthermore a thought-provoking time for both you and your other half, even if the two of you currently have a sharp difference of opinion. It can however be most stimulating and refreshing, especially if you can both agree to disagree. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 13, 27, 49, 52, 45, 25 SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 20 DEC Although it is sometimes said that Sagittarius is born with foot-in-the-mouth disease which translates into being too blunt…

HIS VIDEOS are so simple anyone could have made them. In one he peels a carrot, in another he puts on his socks and in a third he shows viewers how to get onto a Lilo without falling into the pool. There are no special effects and in all the clips, which he shoots himself using an ordinary cellphone camera, he doesn’t utter a word. And yet as low-key and low-tech as his videos are, Khabane “Khaby” Lame has just become the most-followed person on TikTok with an astonishing 162,8 million followers – more than Will Smith, Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Kylie Jenner combined. People can’t get enough of the 24-year-old Italian’s videos, which are mostly parodies of the countless life-hack videos flooding social media. Khaby will show a…

SO THERE we were, thinking she’d met her match after looking so happy and in love for several months. But it wasn’t to be. Actress Lupita Nyong’o and Dawson’s Creek hottie Joshua Jackson called it quits just as we were celebrating their romance. And so the 41-year-old Oscar winner is single again but fear not – she isn’t alone. Lupita has a very special creature sharing her home and occupying her heart: her cat, Yoyo. The ginger feline has proved to be the purr-fect confidant to the actress in the wake of her split. “My love for my cat is singular. If I’m ever so lucky to be in a romantic relationship again, it’ll be because of him,” the Black Panther star tells Harper’s Bazaar in a new interview. She…

BE CAREFUL of how you treat people – you never know when it might come back to bite you. Case in point: Anne Hathaway. The actress has had to do a bit of a publicity clean-up after a cringeworthy interview surfaced in which she appears cold and aloof towards an interviewer. The interview happened in 2012 during the press junket for Les Misérables, the movie that earned Anne (now 41) an Oscar for best supporting actress. At the start of the interview Norwegian reporter Kjersti Flaa (now 51) explained that because the movie is a musical, she’d been singing questions and the actors had been singing their answers back. While her co-stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Eddie Redmayne were happy to play along, Anne was having none of it.…