Innholdsfortegnelse for 20 February 2025 i You South Africa

EVERY now and again it feels as if the things of the world become too noisy, confusing and overwhelming. As if the morning’s news brings a new shock every day. Another bout of precarious madness that scratches at the edge of reason. Days like these make me want to echo Dorothy Parker’s words: “What fresh hell is this?” How do we stay on track when it sometimes feels as if the things we care about are about to crack? How do we stay a force for good? Just before we went to print with this issue, the headlines were punctuated with anger and anxiety yet again. I read everything I could to be as informed as possible and then became still to try to make sense of it all. And…

HUSBANDS: 0. Children: 2. Suitors: 2. Childminder: 1. Big knickers: still there for emergencies. Calories: no longer counting. Ciggies: gone. Chardonnay: hidden so the kids don’t see. This, in a very Bridget-Jonesy nutshell, sums up the life of the character we’ve loved since the first movie slid deliciously onto the silver screen 24 years ago. Bridget became a cult hero for millions as she navigated the complexities of work, men and self-image, dropped the f-bomb with abandon and made her disdain for the “smug married” known. Now Bridget is back in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy – and like the times, she’s changed a lot. Gone are the weight worries and the couch she once drenched with singleton tears – Bridget is now a middle-aged mom to Billy and…

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For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MAR BRING STRUCTURE AND CREATE ORDER If you followed all the hype about Mars being in retrograde for the past few weeks, you may have wondered what all the fuss is about. Personally, you may have struggled to find your creative heartbeat, but that’s set to change towards the 24th. Your task this week is to put your mind to bringing greater structure and organisation to all aspects of your life to create more order in addition to a solid foundation. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 11, 21, 29, 31, 25, 17 ARIES 21 MAR – 19 APR After what has seemed like weeks on end, your governing planet, Mars, moves out of retrograde on the 24th. Slowly but surely life…

INTERMEZZO BY SALLY ROONEY Faber Sally Rooney’s tale of two grieving brothers at odds with each other is her most accomplished work yet. Peter Koubek is 36 and a successful barrister in Dublin. His brother Ivan, 10 years his junior, is an oddball chess genius whose progress through the rankings has stalled since the death of their father in the summer. Their love lives form the central preoccupation of the novel. Ivan starts an unlikely love affair with Margaret, a 36-year-old arts programme director whom he meets at a chess tournament. Their relationship is beautifully drawn as Margaret wrestles with her conscience in the face of the purity of her young lover’s motives. On hearing about the affair Peter makes his disapproval at this set-up abundantly clear, driving a wedge…

TOY crazes are hardly new – think Barbies and Cabbage Patch Kids, action figures and Tamagotchis, Matchbox cars and Care Bears. But every now and then one comes along that beats them all – and right now that one is the Jellycat craze. Seldom has a plaything been as closely guarded or as desirable as these plush toys – and in some parts of the world they’re so in demand they make people do ridiculous things. Store owners in the UK have resorted to upping security to identify shoplifters who are raking in a small fortune selling the sought-after toys online. Outside Jellycat-selling shops licence plates are scanned, CCTV cameras keep a watchful eye on customers and even facial recognition software is used to identify shoppers in a bid to…

GUY PEARCE is a shining example. We first spotted him in the perennially popular Aussie soap Neighbours. Now he’s up for a best supporting actor Oscar for his role in The Brutalist. Guy (57) recently reflected on his time in Neighbours and how TV roles were often frowned upon. From 1986 to 1989 Guy played Mike Young, a young man who came from a troubled household, and called it a great launchpad for his career. “I did a play a year after I left [Neighbours] and this snobby actress said, ‘How could you even do that?’ I wanted to punch her!” he told the London Times. “Obviously, I didn’t punch her. But it was such a horrible attitude.” When he saw the same actress in a tacky TV ad three…

Puzzle fans, YOU Word Search No 15 is on shelf now and it’s packed with entertaining puzzles. In this summer edition you’ll find a wide range of themes from pop culture to food, word fun and more. Plus, there’s a whole section for kids. Get them solving from an early age with themes such as colours, shapes, maths and languages. Get your copy in stores or online at youstore.co.za. Or contact Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com to order a copy. 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…

I’M SO relieved. I can breathe again.” This is the message Alison Botha sends us via her lawyer – her chosen method of communication with the outside world after an aneurysm and two brain surgeries made talking on the phone tiring and difficult. Yet the voice message says it all – she received the best news she could hope for recently when the two men who attacked her and left her for dead in 1994 were sent back to jail. It’s the boost she needs as she continues her recovery – and in another message to us she says she wants people to know she’s grateful for all the love and support she’s received over the past few months. “I’m focusing on my health, on my rehabilitation and recovery,” she…

PANTONE described their 2025 colour of the year, 17-1230 mocha mousse, as “a warming, brown hue imbued with richness”. This sumptuous shade evokes visions of decadent chocolate and creamy coffee lattes. Rich, elegant and undeniably inviting, mocha mousse strikes the perfect balance between timeless sophistication and modern appeal, making it an ideal choice for beauty. This universally flattering shade blends seamlessly with all skin tones, adding a touch of grounded warmth to any look. Whether you choose to embrace it subtly with nail polish or go bold with a full eye and lip look, mocha mousse is the ideal hue to infuse a little luxury and sophistication into your makeup routine. Ready to make this chic shade your go-to? Here’s how. FACE Mocha mousse is perfect for defining facial features…

MY FATHER IS BETRAYING MY MOTHER’S MEMORY Q My 75-year-old dad became a widower last year after my mom lost her battle with dementia. The last few years of her life were difficult as the disease took its toll on her mind and body. After her death my dad was very down but he recently met a woman and it seems they are now dating. They go dancing and on outings to the beach. I know I should feel happy for him but I find myself feeling dismayed. I don’t trust this lady. She is quite a bit younger than my dad and I’m not sure whether or not she is after him for his money. I am dreading him telling me he wants to marry her. I also feel…

LOVE IS IN THE AIR ■ Not to brag, but I already have a date for Valentine’s Day. It’s 14 February. ■ Who did the fish buy flowers for on Valentine’s Day? His gilfriend. ■ What did one volcano say to another on Valentine’s Day? I lava you! ■ I’m going to have a Barack Obama kind of Valentine’s Day. Obama self. ■ My friend told me he has trouble getting a date for Valentine’s Day. I don’t understand his problem. They literally grow on trees. CLEANING UP ■ Why did the tiny soccer player take a shower? He was a little Messi. ■ My girlfriend tried to take a selfie in the shower but it was too blurry. She has selfie steam issues. ■ For a survey I asked…

HE WAS the kind of kid who was good at every sport he tried – cricket, squash, rugby, tennis . . . you name it, he aced it. But cricket, Ryan Rickelton decided, was the one for him. And the Proteas and Mumbai Indians (MI) Cape Town can thank their lucky stars he did. The batsman is one of the stars of the game, confounding fast bowlers and spinners alike to smash balls all over the field. He was on fine form during the recent Betway SA20 League final against Sunrisers Eastern Cape, smashing a rapid-fire 33 off just 15 balls to help MI Cape Town clinch the tournament. Ryan is the second top scorer for the team this season, making 336 runs in his side’s relentless march to the…

THE PRINCESS of Wales had her hands full when she joined a bunch of pre-schoolers for an outing to the National Portrait Gallery in London recently. Kate’s visit was part of a new initiative by the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood to help young children develop essential social and emotional skills. The foundation launched an interactive trail in the gallery called the Bobeam Tree Trail, which allows children to explore and come up with their own stories inspired by visual and audio mediums. The royal and the group of excited youngsters from the All Souls Church of England Primary School arrived in a school bus and Kate lent teachers a helping hand to guide the kids through the experience. “The children, they’re four or five years old. They’re completely…

BREAKFAST RANCHEROS with BOEREWORS SERVES 4 / PREPARATION & COOKING: 45 MINS Rancheros are a beloved breakfast dish in Mexico. Crispy fried tortillas take the place of toast here and they’re traditionally served with tomato salsa and fried eggs. We serve this local version with juicy boerewors. RELISH ◗ 15ml (1T) olive oil◗ 1 onion, chopped◗ 2 garlic cloves, chopped OR 5ml (1t) chopped garlic◗ 1-2 chillies, chopped (optional)◗ 1 bell pepper, deseeded and diced◗ 2,5ml (½t) ground cumin◗ 2,5ml (½t) coriander◗ 1 x can (410g) chopped tomatoes◗ 15ml (1T) sugar◗ 5ml (1t) white wine OR brown vinegar◗ salt and pepper to taste RANCHEROS ◗ 4 medium tortilla wraps◗ olive oil for frying◗ 250-300g boerewors◗ 4-8 eggs◗ salt to taste TO SERVE ◗ fresh herbs (optional) 1 Relish Heat the…

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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. THE concept of long-, medium- and short-term savings can be very confusing. Each one has their own purpose. Long-term investing builds wealth and stability, shortterm strategies provide liquidity. It’s important to choose the best investment period for your savings goal, even if you just want to put a few rand away and not make a major investment. SHORT-TERM SAVINGS Generally, you want to use this if you’ll need the money in less than 18 months or if you want to be able to withdraw right away if you need it. How quickly you can turn your investment into ready money determines the liquidity of the investment. Short-term investments…

THE DIFFERENCE between doing a world tour when you’re 31 and when you’re 71, says Cyndi Lauper, is five hours a day. Back when she was in her thirties her voice could effortlessly scale four octaves and blow the socks off people in the back row. “I was a killer singer. Drop a dime and I would sing,” she says in her girlish voice. But now in her seventies and midway through her global farewell tour, she has to spend five hours every day doing vocal and physical exercises, “just so that I can go out and sing like a fire-breathing dragon”. Cyndi has spent her whole life fighting to get her fiery voice out. Back in the early days music executives wanted to pitch her as the next Debbie…

THE SUN blazes down on the athletics track as the children stretch and warm up in preparation for their race, their parents and peers cheering from the sidelines. As the starting shot echoes through the air, a little boy surges forward, his arms pumping as he propels himself along the track. It’s a typical scene at the start of a new school year, a time when young learners eagerly hit the track for sports day. Yet one child stands out from the rest – eight-year-old Nicklaas van Heerden, who’s running with crutches. Though his classmates soon overtake him, Nicklaas, whose left leg has been amputated, remains unfazed. He resolutely moves forward and as he crosses the finish line he’s greeted with the loudest applause. Nicklaas became a social media sensation…

SINGER CHAD SAAIMAN “My ideal date would be dinner with my wife, Savanah, at a restaurant that’s quaint and not too busy – a hidden gem where we can enjoy amazing food and great conversation. We’d follow it with a dance to R&B/funk/soul music. I also always buy my daughter, Summer [14], flowers every year – a little tradition for me.” SINGER AMY JONES “My ideal date would be with my husband, Lee Willcock, in Mauritius, where we had our honeymoon. We’d sit under the stars close to the ocean at a table set for two, surrounded by candles and roses.” REAL HOUSEWIVES STAR BEVERLEY STEYN “My choice is a romantic hot-air balloon ride above Table Mountain in Cape Town at sunrise. Inside the basket, I’d wear a long yellow…