Innholdsfortegnelse for 7 November 2024 i You South Africa

‘THIS DECISION COMES FROM A PLACE OF LOVE, RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING’ SHE sits behind the podcast microphone to talk about her career, her children and what it’s like to be married to one of the country’s most beloved sports stars. You’d expect it to be all love and light, an interview where she gushes about her life. But Rachel Kolisi looks tired. She’s mom to two young children and adoptive mom to Siya’s half-brother and half-sister. She’s also CEO of The Kolisi Foundation, her and Siya’s charity organisation. There’s a lot going on – plus she and the children have uprooted their lives three times in just 12 months, including when Siya moved from the Stormers in Cape Town to the Sharks in Durban, then to Racing 92 in Paris…

HIS NICKNAME was Bullet and it was easy to see why – he charged across rugby fields as if he’d been shot from a gun, bald head gleaming, stocky body barrelling through his opponents. Even today, more than 20 years after he hung up his professional rugby boots, James Dalton is unmissable with his shaven head, powerful arms and intense gaze. But the James of today is a different person to the one he was in the past – and the former Springbok hooker has had quite a past. Reports of assaults, arrests for drunken driving, on-field brawls, red cards, disgrace . . . the list goes on. In February 2017 he spent a night in jail after he became embroiled in an argument with cops at the scene of…

t – teaspoon/s T – tablespoon/s c – cup/s JALAPEÑO & FETA PROFITEROLES with BACON MAKES ABOUT 24 LARGE PROFITEROLES / PREPARATION: 30 MINS / COOKING: 30-35 MINS A choux savoury snack with an extra kick. ◗ prepared choux pastry (see recipe, right) FILLING ◗ 250g low-fat smooth cottage cheese◗ 2 wheels feta, crumbled◗ 2 jalapeños, finely chopped (seeded if preferred)◗ 4 spring onions, finely chopped◗ 5ml (1t) lemon juice◗ salt to taste◗ 125ml (½c) cream TO SERVE ◗ 2-3 jalapeños, sliced into thin rounds◗ 100g bacon strips, crispy fried fresh basil OR coriander leaves Line a few large baking trays with baking paper or grease with non-stick cooking spray. Keep a piping bag with a star or round nozzle handy. Preheat the oven to 180°C. 1 Spoon the prepared choux pastry into the piping bag. Pipe the dough into golf ball-sized mounds on…

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. IT’S HARD not to take it personally when a bank turns down your request for a bond. Often it’s because applicants haven’t done their homework properly or have applied with an impaired credit record or aren’t able to afford the loan. Here’s what you need to do to boost your chances of approval. 1 IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT SCORE A low credit score is the most common reason for home loan rejections. Your score is managed by a credit bureau and reflects your financial commitments and how you honour or neglect them. Your financial behaviour dictates your credit score and is seen by lenders as an…

IT’S the summer of 1989 and a Norwegian couple returns from hospital cradling their newborn son. Their names are Robert and Trude Steen, this is their first child and they have named him Mats. The early weeks pass in the delirious fug of new parenthood, Robert documenting his son’s wriggles and cries on his camcorder with a new-found paternal pride. As the months pass, the camera keeps rolling. Mats grows. He sprouts bright blond Nordic hair. He drags himself to his feet and begins to toddle. His father films him waddling across their living room in a Tom and Jerry T-shirt. He was, Robert remembers, “the most beautiful, perfect child”. From about the age of two, though, something changes. Robert and Trude cannot put their finger on it at first,…

FOR years she was synonymous with Sunday: hear the Carte Blanche theme tune and see her sitting at a desk with Derek Watts and you knew: the weekend was over. Ruda Landman did it all during her years on the investigative show – uncovered scams, interviewed dangerous people, unpacked issues, spoke to politicians . . . It was a full-on job and it defined her life. But when the time came for her to retire from the show she found herself at a precipice. “The day you retire is the day you’re stripped of your identity,” she tells YOU from her charming home in the bohemian Joburg suburb of Melville. “I suddenly no longer knew what my future looked like and I wish I had actually planned better for the…

IT’S LOVE! HUGH MOVES ON THEY’VE kept it on the downlow for months, but now it appears their secret is out. Rumours of a romance between Hugh Jackman (56) and the Tony-award-winning actress he starred with on Broadway have reached fever pitch after it emerged she’s split from her husband of 10 years. Sutton Foster, star of the TV series Younger, filed for divorce from her screenwriter husband, Ted Griffin, last month. Hugh has not been linked with anyone since divorcing Deborra-Lee Furness (68), his wife of 27 years, last September. He and Sutton (49) met while in The Music Man on Broadway in 2022. Insiders say they are smitten but have been keeping their romance quiet. However it’s apparently an “open secret” in theatre circles. “They are 100% together…

THE royals are just like you and me – or so says rugby-star-turned-royal-husband Mike Tindall. The spouse of Zara Tindall, the late queen’s granddaughter, has been opening up about what really goes on behind palace walls and unlike the grandeur and stiff posturing everyone expects, Mike (46), says the royals “are a very close family who loved each other dearly”. Mike is promoting his new memoir, The Good, the Bad & the Rugby – Unleashed, written with James Haskell and Alex Payne, in which he reveals the all-too human side of the family he married into. While the public might expect majesty or stiff-upper lips among the firm, they’re often the opposite of that. Mike and Zara (43) would often have supper with the queen in front of the TV,…

Codebreaker fans, there’s a second issue this year – YOU Codebreakers No 6 is on sale now! With grids of all sorts and sizes and varying levels of difficulty, everyone from experts to newbies will enjoy these puzzles. There’s also some where celeb pictures are the clues and a jumbo codebreaker that will take a little more time. We have included crypto quotes and alphabet codebreakers too. Get your copy in stores today or order online at youstore.co.za. Or email Johan Terblanche at johan.terblanche@media24.com or call 021-406-4962. 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…

IT WAS an ordinary Tuesday evening when Louis Liebenberg and his wife, Dezzi, walked into an Italian restaurant for dinner. Tonino at the Benoni Country Club was a favourite of the couple – they knew everyone there and loved the seafood, pasta and pizza. But this evening held a lot more in store for them than friendly greetings and a good plate of food. As they sat at their table the Hawks swooped, handcuffed the couple and led them off to the police cells in Bronkhorstspruit. Two days later they stood in the dock of the Bronkhorstspruit magistrate’s court with seven others on charges of racketeering, fraud, money laundering and theft. They allegedly defrauded thousands of people of more than R4 billion after convincing them to invest in the diamond…

WHEN she received a call from her daughter’s school telling her there had been an incident she wasn’t all that worried at first – but when she got there the situation was far more serious than she had anticipated. Cindy Muller’s six-year-old daughter, Emily Muller-Lemmon, had sustained second- and third-degree burns and needed urgent medical care. The little girl, who was in Grade 1 at Cliffview Primary School in Randburg, had been standing near a doughnut stand during the school’s annual fun day. As the parent manning the stall refilled the chafing gel container – a steel container used for heating food, typically filled with methanol-based fuel in a gel consistency – the chafing gel exploded, setting the grass on fire. Emily was caught in the blaze and suffered burns…

1 Fun and whimsical ME&B Founders Betina Swart and Kelly-Grace Gibberd say their collections are built around the idea that fashion should be accessible and fun – and that’s certainly clear in their use of flowy fabrics, bold colour and whimsical prints. They offer versatile basics as well as standout pieces that will add laid-back flair to your wardrobe. 2 Viva versatility! GAYA COLLECTION This female-led brand by Rugaya Hodgson has been crafting chic, versatile pieces for the past five years. Pieces will seamlessly fit into any wardrobe, whether you’re running errands, heading to the office or enjoying a night out. 3 Create a capsule closet M GREY Founder Marlie Freitas Dos Santos offers essential wardrobe pieces designed to form a capsule collection. Each piece is crafted to be interchanged…

BRUSHSTROKE OF HUMOUR ■ An artist created an exact portrait of me just by projecting saliva onto the canvas . . . It was my spitting image ■ What do Picasso and a terrible boxer have in common? They both spend a lot of time on the canvas! ■ I saw a thistle painting onto a canvas. It was an artychoke. ■ Did you hear the news? An artist is on the run from the cops. ■ What do you call a pirate who paints? An arrrtist! FOR THE KIDS COCOA-FUELED FUN ■ They just discovered an Egyptian tomb filled with chocolate and hazelnut . . . They believe it is the tomb of Pharaoh Rocher. ■ I just got over my addiction to chocolate, marshmallows and nuts . .…

DEADLY BENEFITS BY KURT ELLIS Penguin Gabriel Laucus is a good person, but he’s desperate. He’s lost his job and the business he started has gone belly-up. To top it all, his parents’ home is being repossessed because Gabriel took out a loan on it and now he can’t afford the monthly repayments. After talking to his erstwhile colleague and small-time drug dealer, Skellie, Gabriel suddenly has a brilliant idea. One which will net him millions and at the same time help him get sweet revenge on his former employer. He devises a scam. With the help of one of his former colleagues who works at an insurance company, they identify a big policy that hasn’t been paid out. Using falsified documents, including an ID and death certificate, Gabriel and…

WE TALK ABOUT The mega-meteorite that shaped life BILLIONS of years ago, long before any life as we know it existed, massive meteorites regularly struck our planet. In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have uncovered new insights into how these impacts influenced the development of life. A study published in the science journal PNAS reveals that while these events caused significant destruction, they also played a crucial role in the evolution of life on Earth. Dr Nadja Drabon, an early-Earth geologist from Harvard University, and her team have been investigating the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains in South Africa – a region rich with geological evidence of ancient meteorite strikes. The focus of their research is the S2 meteorite, a colossal space rock that crashed into Earth between 3,3 billion years ago. This…

1 LEBRON AND BRONNY MAKE HISTORY Basketballers LEBRON and BRONNY JAMES made history recently by becoming the first father-son pair to play together in the NBA, let alone on the same team. “Walking up to the scorer’s table with my dad and checking in for the first time was an incredible moment I will never forget,” said Bronny (20), his excitement palpable. LeBron (39) echoed his son’s sentiments, emphasising that family has always come first and playing alongside Bronny is a moment he’ll cherish for a lifetime. 2 THE BECKHAMS’ MEGA MANSION Power couple DAVID and VICTORIA BECKHAM have paid cash for a beachfront mega mansion in Miami. David was seen excitedly surveying the property with its view of Biscayne Bay, which set them back a cool $72 million (R1,3 billion). The lavish house…

Happiness is hearing that ANTON DAVID JEFTHA is once again sharing his talents with the world! The acclaimed actor plays Mawethu, a chef who has traded the glamour of working with the world’s elite for the quiet charm of his hometown of Knysna, in Happiness Is. The romcom is the follow-on from the original film, Happiness is a Four-Letter Word, and is currently screening on Netflix. “My favourite thing about my character is he’s a wholesome guy who has journeyed through life and now has chosen simplicity. I love his vulnerability, his helpfulness and his ability to put himself out there,” he tells YOU. “I guess we could all try to be a bit more like this guy.” The 38-year-old Legacy actor says to prepare for the role he consulted…

Morning Live co-host LEANNE MANAS recently celebrated a significant milestone – her 50th birthday. She shares five of her top life lessons with us. 1 EMBRACING MY IMPERFECTIONS When you’re older, you become more comfortable with yourself. I’ve reached a point where I’ve accepted myself – all my glory, flaws and everything in between. When you’re younger, you worry about physical appearance and trying to fit in. But now I’ve realised self-acceptance is more important. 2 CHERISH GENUINE RELATIONSHIPS My family and friends are my life. They’ve been there through the good times and bad and have defended me in rooms I wasn’t in. As the years pass, your circle will become smaller because you’ll realise who’s important. So, don’t get lost in the noise of fakeness and keep your…

Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreleta Park 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za. WHAT DO I DO WITH MY HOUSE AND WHO IS GOING TO BURY ME? Q I’m single and don’t have any children or siblings. I’m worrying about what I should do with my house when I die because I don’t have any close family or friends. I’d also like to know more about how do I look after myself in old age and who will bury me. I’m open to all suggestions. Leanne, email A You should think carefully about how you want to distribute the income of your house when it is sold, the surplus money you have invested, the proceeds from the sale of your car (if you have one) and any other possession such…

SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. IT’S A SEASON TO BE MINDFUL You are by nature a strong-willed person and usually not easily persuaded to part with your money. Be mindful around the 9th, when your guard may be down, and an unscrupulous person may take advantage of you. Similarly, try not to self-sabotage yourself by thinking you’re in luck with gambling. Most people only gain financially by applying themselves, working hard and gradually increasing their wealth. So should you. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 9, 16, 26, 48, 21, 15 SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 20 DEC Even though a family member might be taxing you this week, you need to show compassion and sympathy, especially around the 9th. If this does not have the desired…

WITH their sharp little faces, small ears, and black markings around their eyes, meerkats certainly are some of the cutest creatures in nature. They’re highly social and live in groups called mobs in grasslands and deserts, especially in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. They’re well-known for how they work together as a team. A mob can have as few as three members and as many as 50. Meerkats can be tamed, but they can also be quite fierce. One group of meerkats may attack the babies of a rival group, and the dominant female (mate of the dominant male) sometimes kills the babies of other females. However, this dangerous side of meerkats doesn’t stop them from fascinating people all over the world. ON GUARD At least one meerkat typically stands…

THEY make an odd couple on the red carpet – she all sleek, sexy glamour, he all scruffy and tousled. So it kind of made sense that when it emerged Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco were dating people were like, it won’t last. They’re just too different. Selena was a major pop star and actress who’d been linked to some of the most high-profile names in showbiz. Benny was known more for his behind-the-scenes music magic than for his public persona. He wouldn’t last in the glare of publicity that followed Selena wherever she went, the naysayers said. And yet here we are, nearly a year later and they’re still going strong. Selena (32) wore her heart on her sleeve when she confirmed her relationship with the 36-year-old music producer…