Innholdsfortegnelse for 14 November 2024 i You South Africa

SHE’S one of those people who exudes warmth and confidence without even seeming to try – it just bubbles out of her. And Mpoomy Ledwaba has used her personality and her drive to carve a career many young people can only dream of. The 30-year-old is South Africa’s most popular female podcaster by far – her show, Wisdom & Wellness, has more than one million downloads and fans can’t get enough of her blend of celebrity interviews and inspirational snippets about spiritual, emotional and mental health. Talking and sharing is her life and when we meet her at Glow Studios in Greenside, Joburg, she’s as chatty and upbeat as ever, brimming with energy after recording yet another episode of her podcast. “On my drive here I listened to a good…

Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreleta Park 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za. HOW DO I GET BACK INTO THE DATING GAME? Q I’ve been a widow for 10 years and I’ve been struggling with loneliness as my husband died when we were in our early thirties. I’ve spent the time since his death giving attention to my son who’s now completing matric and is going to university next year. He’s grown up to be a splendid young man and can now negotiate his own life. I’ve suddenly realised my life has come to a standstill and have become aware that I’m lonely and missing a partner. How do I go about getting into the dating game again? I’m 43 years old. Dorothy, email A The best way to get…

For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A TIDE OF EMOTIONS As a water sign, you’re not immune to extremes of emotion and come the full moon on the 15th, you may experience the full force of feelings. This may or may not relate to a love relationship although you’d need to steel yourself for some sort of hiccup in that department. Be aware that people may be acting rashly and out of character, so try to have compassion for others. Your ruler, Pluto, changes sign and puts the spotlight on home. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 11, 36, 40, 46, 37, 15 SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 20 DEC Try not to let upheavals at work get the better of you towards the 15th,…

PLANTS might seem peaceful, but some of them have an eerie side. Ever heard of a plant that eats insects or ones that look as if they ooze blood? These creepy plants might give you a scare, but don’t worry – they won’t catch you! Have a look around the nursery when you go there next; some of these weird plants can be bought as house or garden plants. CREEPY FACTOR VENUS FLYTRAP Botanical name: Dionaea muscipulaAlso known as: titipiwitshikFound: North and South Carolina, United States It’s creepy because . . .it’s a meat-eating plant. The top part of its leaves form giant jaws that snap shut on any insect or spider that dares to land there. It enjoys ants, grasshoppers and beetles, but its favourite snack is spiders. CREEPY FACTOR…

HER DREAM was to write for Grey’s Anatomy, one of the most popular and gripping medical dramas to ever hit the small screen. And she turned that dream into a reality, infusing her penmanship with the harrowing details and heroic resilience of her own health drama. For seven years Elisabeth Finch (46) helped write the tear-jerking tales that came to define the long-running show, basing much of her work on her experience – or so she said. At the centre of it was her claim that she was a cancer survivor and her story was so inspiring it became one of the show’s pivotal plotlines. Over time Elisabeth’s penchant for spinning personal trauma into TV gold brought her industry acclaim, social media clout and a close friendship with Shonda Rhimes,…

THIS year’s South African Music Awards ceremony was a night of glitz and glamour. Celebs from all over could be seen putting their most stylish fashion foot forward on the red carpet at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. Who needs a Hollywood red carpet when you have the vibrant spirit of Mzansi?…

As we race towards December and the stresses that come with the end-of-year rush, life can become really overwhelming. Sometimes we just need to find ways to make things easier. YOU Simplify is a magazine filled with expert advice on how to find peace amid the chaos. Discover the joy of silence, sweat your stress away, clear the clutter in your home and learn how simplifying your diet can transform your wellbeing. This magazine is available in stores or online at youstore.co.za. You can also place an order with Johan Terblanche at 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com and have it delivered 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…

‘SHE’S BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH. SHE DESERVES HAPPINESS’ SHE’D given up on love and the idea of happily ever after – and after what her husband had done to her you could hardly blame her. Victoria Cilliers’ shocking story made international headlines when it broke in 2015. The British physiotherapist miraculously survived a skydiving accident, plummeting 4 000m after both her main and reserve parachutes failed. But as Victoria (now 48) lay in hospital with a broken back, pelvis and ribs and internal injuries, it emerged her fall was no accident but a clear-cut case of attempted murder. Investigators discovered her South African-born husband, Emile (44), had deliberately tampered with her skydiving equipment. At first Victoria refused to believe the father of her two children could be capable of such…

CREAMY PRAWN PASTA SERVES 2 / PREPARATION AND COOKING: 20 MIN PRAWNS ◗ 11,25ml (2¼t) olive oil◗ 7ml (1½t) minced garlic◗ 400g large uncooked prawns, peeled and deveined◗ 22,5ml (1½T) lemon juice SAUCE ◗ 80ml (¹/3c) olive oil◗ 1½ cloves garlic, minced◗ 1 small onion, chopped◗ 125ml (½c) white wine◗ 125ml (½c) chicken stock PASTA ◗ 250g wholewheat linguine pasta◗ 7ml (1½t) honey◗ 250ml (1c) full-fat plain yoghurt◗ 60ml (¼c) chopped parsley to garnish 1 Prawns In a nonstick pan, heat the olive oil, then add the garlic and prawns. Cook until the prawns start to turn pink, then stir in the lemon juice. Cook until the prawns are done. Remove from the pan and set aside. 2 Sauce Add the olive oil and garlic, as well as the onion,…

DARK COLOURS ARE OK! Contrary to popular belief, you can use dark hues in small spaces. Dark colours will create a cocoon-like look and feel with their richness and you can use furniture and accessories to lighten things up. Not feeling that brave? Consider just a feature wall in a bold colour. GO MULTI-PURPOSE Many furniture pieces are multi-purpose. Or can you simply buy individual pieces that work well together. Here, a bedside table doubles up as a desk, seat and storage space – clever! A mirror above it would give it even more purpose. USE HEIGHT Because a small space means less horizontal space, it makes sense to use up vertical space wherever you can, especially on unused or unsightly blank walls. This works especially well above an existing…

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. PLANNING to study in 2025? A key advantage of getting a student loan from your bank is a significantly lower interest rate compared to personal loans. They cover essentials like tuition fees, on-campus or accredited off-campus housing and even transport to classes. You can also use the money to buy textbooks, stationery and other course-related material. 1 CAN I TAKE OUT ONE LOAN FOR THE DURATION OF MY COURSE? A student loan is usually granted one academic year at a time. You will need to reapply every year if you study for longer. 2 HOW MUCH CAN I BORROW? There’s usually no maximum limit for…

YULIA Navalnaya probably could have stopped her husband from returning home in 2021, to his imprisonment and ultimately his death. Five months earlier the Russian opposition leader had been poisoned with novichok by President Vladimir Putin’s secret agents in Siberia. Airlifted to Berlin, where doctors saved his life, he spent weeks in a coma and many more relearning to talk, write and walk, with his wife by his side. She was still by his side when they boarded a plane together to Moscow. Both knew it might be Alexei Navalny’s final act as a free man – but never once did she consider persuading him not to. “I could have. I could have made a quarrel, shouting and everything. And he would have listened. And then we would have been…

HE WAS hobbling on crutches and needed help getting on to the stage – and the sight of the soccer star struggling to collect football’s most prestigious prize drove home what a worthy winner he was. Rodrigo Hernández Cascante could have stayed at home nursing his injury, but he’s not the kind of guy to let anything stand in his way. And so he was at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris when he was announced the winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or and cemented his place in the history books forever. The 28-year-old Spaniard was sublime in the 2023/24 campaign, helping Spain win the UEFA European Football Championship and being instrumental in leading Manchester City to a record fourth successive English Premier League title. Rodri, as he’s known, notched…

PRINCESS METTE-MARIT ON SICK LEAVE Norway’s royals give an update NORWAY’s Princess Mette-Marit is once again on sick leave amid her ongoing battle with pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. Her official duties will be cancelled or postponed, the Norwegian royal house said in a statement, also sharing that “previous experience has shown that the medicines can lead to side-effects that can have consequences for the crown princess’ official programme”. Several onlookers however believe the princess’ sick leave was extended due to the growing scandal swirling around her eldest son from a previous relationship, Marius Borg Høiby (27). Marius is facing multiple allegations of abuse from two of his ex-girlfriends and was arrested for a second time in September after reportedly breaking a restraining order against his current girlfriend, Rebecca…

THEY’RE her babies and she loves dressing them up. Looking at the two exotic monkeys you can see a great deal of thought has gone into what they’re wearing – Misha is dressed in a Spider-Man outfit while Stevie is clad in Winnie-the-Pooh pyjamas. The creatures seem happy enough, chattering and chirping excitedly and jumping on us when we visit them and their adoptive mom Yolanda van der Berg at her home in the West Coast town of Vredenburg. Stevie sticks out his tongue. Misha nibbles on my index finger until it bleeds. While Yolanda insists the clothes her capuchin monkeys wear are cute and the animals don’t mind them, other people disagree. They think it’s cruel to dress monkeys up as though they are humans and one animal activist…

HE’S always been a big brother in the true sense of the word, the one his younger brother could turn to for advice and encouragement – the one who protected him with his own body against a robber’s bullet. And now it’s his turn to stand up for his big brother, says Tinus Drotské, sibling of former Springbok Naka Drotské. “My brother’s name has been dragged through the mud and he didn’t get a chance to tell his side of the story.” Naka (53), the hooker of the 1995 Rugby World Cup-winning team, spent two nights behind bars last month and appeared in the magistrate’s court in Bloemfontein following a fistfight with his neighbour, Vivian de la Hunt. “Former Bok hero and his neighbour charged with assault”, media headlines said.…

IN THE GARDEN Think light fabrics, cheerful colours and playful patterns that reflect the charm of the outdoors. Opt for comfortable yet stylish shoes such as wedges or block heels. AT THE BEACH Light, breathable fabrics and vibrant colours are key, allowing you to stay cool while looking chic. COCKTAIL TIME “Cocktail” usually means semiformal so strike a balance between elegant and playful – perfect for summer. Accessorise with eye-catching pieces to elevate your look. BLACK TIE This formal dress code calls for polished attire. Go for elegant dresses in luxurious fabrics such as silk or satin, statement accessories and heels that will turn heads. Timeless colours such as black, white, navy, deep red, emerald green or metallics are excellent choices. IN THE GARDEN Lightweight suits in pastels and light…

Fancy yourself a joker? Email original jokes to chuckles@you.co.za or send them to Chuckles, YOU, PO Box 7167, Roggebaai 8012, and we may publish them on this page. KNOCKED OUT! ◼ I used to have a job working for a anaesthesiologist . . . I really hated that job, it left me feeling numb. ◼ Why do anaesthesiologists excel at math? They are good with numbers. ◼ I hate listening to anaesthesiologists tell stories. ◼ They always put me to sleep What do anaesthesiologists and boxers have in common? They knock people out for a living ◼ Never consider dating an anaesthesiologist . . . It’s a real snooze fest. FOR THE KIDS STIRRING THE LAUGHS ◼ I asked a chef if he ever served a steak raw . .…

IT’S the most popular phone app by far in South Africa – when it comes to managing our lives and keeping in touch with friends and family, we’d be lost without it. WhatsApp started out as a simple text-messaging service but after tech giant Meta bought it in 2014, video-calling was introduced and with each passing year there have been more bells and whistles added. The latest update takes a leaf out of the playbooks of WhatsApp’s sister companies Facebook and Instagram, and sees the introduction of backgrounds, filters and enhanced status features. The aim of these changes is to add a bit more sparkle to everything you share, bringing a new dimension of personalisation to how you connect with the world. We take a look at some of the…

HEAR her name and one thing will come to mind: a bizarre performance where she hops like a kangaroo, slithers like a snake and does “the sprinkler”, an Aussie move usually deployed by people who can’t dance. Raygun became an internet sensation after her outing at the Paris Olympics, ridiculed by thousands and becoming the target of hate campaigns and conspiracy theories about her inclusion in the Australian team. Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn (37), admits it was devastating. “I didn’t realise it would open the door to so much hate,” she says of the breakdancing routine that would bring her instant infamy. “While I went out there and had fun, I worked my butt off preparing for the Olympics and I gave my all, truly.” She scored…

ALL OVER FOR CHANNING AND ZOË FOR three years they were couple goals, so fans were shocked at the news that CHANNING TATUM and ZOË KRAVITZ have decided to part ways. The stars, who met when Zoë cast Channing as the charming villain in her directorial debut, Blink Twice, reportedly broke up in late October, saying they were “no longer aligned”. Insiders confirmed to People that Channing (44) and Zoë (35) have called off their engagement. “The split is amicable. They realised they’re at different stages in life,” another source said. Location had become an issue. According to an US Weekly source Channing has been spending a lot of time in Los Angeles with his daughter, Everly (11), while Zoë seems to prefer the hustle and bustle of New York.…

1 NINA DOBREV IS ENGAGED Congratulations are in order for NINA DOBREV and SHAUN WHITE (38)! The former snowboarder and skateboarder recently orchestrated a surprise proposal for the actress by creating a fake invitation to a CFDA/Vogue dinner, catching her completely off-guard. “He made the invite look so legitimate,” she said. The couple announced their engagement on Instagram, sharing pictures from the special day. “RIP boyfriend, hello fiancé,” Nina (35) captioned the post. 2 LILY’S CLIFFHANGER REBOOT LILY JAMES is gearing up for an action-packed role in the upcoming reboot of Cliffhanger, a sequel to the iconic 1993 thriller. The British actress will join Pierce Brosnan in this high-stakes adventure, which promises to deliver intense physical challenges. First-look images reveal Lily (35) facing a daunting rockface and being suspended high above the ground. Hold…