Innholdsfortegnelse for 26 December 2024 i You South Africa

Middle Eastern LAMB KOFTA with MINT SAUCE SERVES 4 / PREPARATION: 20 MIN / COOKING: 10 MIN Lamb mince is given the wow factor with these kebabs that are ready in half an hour. Easy to prepare, with a new twist on mint sauce that would go just as well with barbecued lamb cutlets. ◗ 500g lamb mince◗ 5ml (1t) ground cumin◗ 5ml (1t) ground coriander◗ 5ml (1t) dried mint◗ 1 garlic clove, crushed◗ za’atar spice◗ mix, to serve SAUCE ◗ large handful◗ fresh mint◗ 30ml (2T) pomegranate molasses◗ juice of 1 lemon 1 Mix together the lamb with the spices and garlic, and season well. Mould into 8 long patties with your hands and thread onto skewers. 2 Grill on the braai for about five minutes each side until…

For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. CAPRICORN 21 DEC – 20 JAN TO SPEND OR NOT TO SPEND, THAT IS THE QUESTION . . . You’re itching to spend some money but going back and forth about it in your head. Your responsible side is dead against such an impulsive act, but your frivolous side is egging you on. Only you can decide which side will win though the compromise might be to fix the amount you’re prepared to part with. That, instead of a wild gamble, could save your bacon. A new moon in your sign on the 31st speaks of a new beginning. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 2, 19, 35, 37, 32, 14 AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 18 FEB You can’t get enough of seeing friends at the moment,…

SHE has a smile as warm as the Free State summer sun and a manner as welcoming as a rain shower after a sweltering day – but don’t let her friendliness fool you. Detective Sergeant Nombi Anny Bokamoso Peter is one of the toughest, most determined cops in the SA Police. She also has one of the most intense jobs in the service – she hunts serial rapists – and she’s very, very good at it. In the past six years the 41-year-old detective has investigated more than 500 cases and arrested more than 32 rapists in the Free State. Seven of them were jailed for life and the remaining 25 are serving collective prison terms of 337 years. It’s no surprise then that Sergeant Anny, as she’s known, was…

THE young woman partying with her pals, showing off her dance moves and taking selfies with her boyfriend could be any university student. But she isn’t – she’s Lady Louise, granddaughter of the queen, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, cousin of William and Harry and 16th in line to the British throne. Not that any of that means much to the 21-year-old at the moment. She’s just trying to do what most students do: have a good time and make the most of the fun and freedom of varsity life. Louise is a second-year English student at the University of St Andrews in Scotland – the same institution where William met Kate back in the ’90s – and pictures recently emerged of the young royal having a…

CHRISTMAS has always been a big deal for her. She wrote the song My Only Wish This Year when she was still a teenager, she often puts her tree up in October and she loves decorating her house with baubles and lights. But Britney Spears has something extra special to celebrate this year. After years of estrangement, when the only commu-nication was the odd phone call and occasional overnight stay, her younger son is reaching out to her. Jayden is now 18 and that means he can do as he pleases – and right now it seems he wants his mom back in his life. He recently contacted Britney (43) after moving back to California from Hawaii where he’d been living with his dad, Kevin Federline (46), and older brother,…

IT’S A touching scene: a mom tenderly soothing her son to sleep before placing him gently in his pram, the tiny boy enveloped in warmth and love. Little Thomas is the axis Robyn Ireton’s world revolves around – the child she’s been through so much to have. Because behind her joy lies years of pain and trauma, a journey that took her to the brink of despair before her dream of motherhood finally came true. Robyn (41) went through eight rounds of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and had four miscarriages before she finally became pregnant – and with twins, which seemed almost too good to be true. Tragically, it was. Her waters broke in March when she was 18 weeks pregnant and although doctors tried to save both babies she…

GO FOR GINGHAM This print combines boldness with elegance and its timeless appeal lies in its versatility, effortlessly transitioning from day to night and casual to chic. Leopard print works well with solid colours. Try pairing it with neutrals (black, white or beige), and when wearing print on print, play with different scales by pairing large and small print to create visual interest. LOVING LEOPARD Gingham is back! Whether you’re rocking it in a dress, blouse or chic accessories, gingham brings a fresh touch to any outfit and is especially popular in casual pieces. For a modern twist, wear different shades of gingham in one outfit, creating a cohesive yet playful appearance. SIMPLY STRIPED From classic black and white stripes to vibrant rainbow hues, this timeless print continues to work…

I’M CONSIDERING COUNSELLING AS A LAST-DITCH ATTEMPT Q My partner and I started living together in 2020 as he needed caregiving after a serious operation. I soon realised that his moving in was a mistake because we come from very different backgrounds and are at different stages in our lives. He took my invitation to stay as an opportunity to start “marking his territory”. This is when the conflict began. He’s retired and I’m still working, have an active social life and positive relationships with family and friends. He’s obsessive about me and has become increasingly hostile and verbally abusive when he doesn’t get his way or when I see family and friends without him. My loved ones don’t like or accept him. He resists every effort I’ve made to…

OTTOLENGHI: COMFORT By YOTAM OTTOLENGHI and CO. Ebury Press We’ve all got our comfort foods that we turn to time and again – whether it’s roast chicken, spaghetti Bolognese, fishcakes or potato salad, these dishes are so familiar that even just a mouthful instantly delivers a flood of nostalgia and feel-good memories. This gorgeous recipe collection is a celebration of food and home, offering a fresh take on classic favourites. How can you not love a book that starts off with an extravaganza of all the ways you can serve up pancakes and crepes? Take your pick from polenta pancakes and spiced corn salad, “thousand hole” pancakes made from fine semolina to cheesy curry crepes or just prepare a double batch of standard crepes and you’ll be set for breakfast,…

SHE’S not the shy and self-conscious type so it comes as a surprise when twice during our 90-minute interview about her memoir, Cher stops and asks, “Do you think people are going to like it?” There’s no shortage of single-name celebrities – Sting, Madonna, Beyoncé, Zendaya – and yet Cher is in a league of her own. She’s been a household name for six decades. She was 19 when she had her first No 1 single with Sonny Bono. She won an Oscar for Moonstruck, an Emmy for Cher: The Farewell Tour and a Grammy for Believe. Her face has appeared on screens of all sizes and her music has been a soundtrack for multiple generations, whether via vinyl, eight track, cassette tape, compact disc or Spotify. But wrangling a…

SHE’S at her happiest sitting beside a ploughed field on her farm, smoking a pipe and watching her chickens peck around in the soil. Margret Chola’s rustic life in Zambia is about as far from the glitz and glamour of the world’s fashion capitals as it’s possible to be. But thanks to her granddaughter the 82-year-old is being hailed as a style icon. As a New York fashion stylist, Diana Kaumba often rubs shoulders with fashionistas – but as far as she’s concerned there’s nobody as cool as her funky grandma. When she visited Margret last year on her farm just north of Lusaka she brought along a suitcase full of fashionable items from the Big Apple and suggested they play dress-up – and to her delight her gran agreed.…

AYO THE AMAZING FANS of the series The Bear will know AYO EDEBIRI as the straight-shooting, ambitious sous chef Sydney Adamu who keeps Jeremy Allen White’s Carmy on his toes. In real life Ayo (29) is just as big a force to be reckoned with and she’s making her mark both on and off screen. Besides being a talented actress she’s also a renowned writer, comedienne and voice artist. From her quirky sense of humour to her fab fashion moments, here are some of the things that make her relatable and that have everyone falling in love with her. PROTECTING JEREMY’S DIGNITY While the rest of the world was salivating over Jeremy’s Calvin Klein campaign, Ayo would rather not look at it. “I just, I’m happy for him, that’s my…

GABRIELLE UNION & DWYANE WADE The actress’ mermaid-style Michael Kors dress shimmered and flowed, blending with her husband’s lilac Versace suit at the Met Gala. EMILY BLUNT & JOHN KRASINSKI Emily was pretty in pink in a lace Dolce & Gabbana gown while the 2024 Sexiest Man Alive was dashing in cream at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. GEORGE & AMAL CLOONEY The couple defined elegance in black Versace at the Albies – Amal in a velvet dress and George keeping it classic in a tuxedo. ROBERT DOWNEY JNR & SUSAN DOWNEY A rich burgundy suit and a sequinned strappy dress, both by Dior, at the Golden Globes showed how keeping it simple is always sophisticated. SOPHIA BUSH & ASHLYN HARRIS The girlfriends rocked ’80s glam in Christian Siriano at…

LET’S face it – this year has been as unpredictable as a soap opera with highs, lows and everything in between. But amid the topsyturviness, the “oh no, not again” moments and the how-much-more-can-we-take of it all, there’s been plenty to celebrate too. From medical innovations to cultural breakthroughs, sports victories to humanitarian efforts, South Africans have put the shine into the silver linings and instilled pride in our hearts. Here are some of the country’s standout showstoppers and scene-stealers of the year. TYLA’S TRIFECTA She started the year on a dazzling note, clinching the inaugural Best African Music Performance Grammy at music’s biggest night in February. Her winning streak continued as she took home two BET Awards and became the first South African to bag an MTV Video Music…

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. DEBT can put a lot of strain on a relationship and being under debt review can impact your spouse depending on your marital arrangement or lack thereof. What happens if you enter debt counselling while you’re married, engaged or splitting up, or if you die while undergoing this review process? We take a look at the various scenarios. 1 MARRIAGE IN COMMUNITY OF PROPERTY Being married in community of property basically means everything you own and all your debts from before the marriage are shared in what’s legally called a joint estate. Any assets, debts and liabilities acquired by either spouse after the marriage are also shared. It…

STEALING THE SHOW ■ Why doesn’t the Grinch like knock-knock jokes? Because there’s always Whos there! ■ What is the Grinch’s least favourite rap group? Who-Tang Clan ■ Why did the Grinch go to the bottle store? To find some Christmas spirit. FUNNY FEET ■ What’s a drill’s favourite dance? The Twist, but they also like de walts on occasion ■ How many dance teachers does it take to change a light bulb? 5678 ■ Why didn’t the skeleton go to the dance? Because he had no body to go with. ■ Where does the tomato and pasta go to dance? At the Meat Ball ■ What do you call dancing by the sink? Tap dancing ■ What makes a heart dance? You give it a beat ■ Did you…

WHEN twisting or popping the caps off bottles of beer most bartenders toss them in the nearest bin without a second thought. But not Jeffrey Adam Meszaros. The former piano teacher and actor was working as a bartender in Alberta, Canada, when he became fascinated by the many different colours, designs and logos on the little lids that keep the booze inside the bottle. To him it felt like each cap told a tale and he hated the thought of simply confining them to the rubbish. So he started collecting them – and soon he had thousands upon thousands. “I didn’t know what I’d do with them,” he says. “But I knew I needed to save them.” Then one day a lightbulb went off in his brain and he knew…

AFRICA is a feeling – and he should know. After three decades of photographing wild animals, Scott Ramsay understands a lot about the continent we call home. The author, adventurer and photographer has explored everything from the Congo rainforests to the deserts of Namibia in search of those once-in-a-lifetime shots that capture not only the spirit of the animals that reside there but the beating heart of Africa. So it’s not surprising he settled on Spirit of Africa as the title for his latest book. “The word ‘spirit’ comes from the Latin ‘spiritus’, meaning breath. It’s in the African wilderness that I feel most inspired – it’s where I can breathe more deeply, where I feel most myself,” he says. The book, a culmination of 15 years of his work,…

1 HACJIVAH DAYIMANI The SA rugby star, who’s currently playing for a French team, is a style rebel. For Hacjivah (27) fashion is about self-expression as he rocks skirts, painted nails and hot hair dye. “Avant-garde fashion gets people thinking,” he tells YOU. “Some love it, some hate it, but that’s the whole point of it – it’s about pushing boundaries through fashion.” 2 MAKAZOLE MAPIMPI The 34-year-old Springbok is effortlessly cool. “I don’t know where my love of style comes from,” he told GQ. “We didn’t wear fashion stuff in my village [Tsholomnqa in the Eastern Cape], and no one taught me about clothing. I don’t prefer a specific colour, but I have an eye for what’ll look good on me.” 3 ANGELO DAVIDS The SA 7s rugby wing…