Innholdsfortegnelse for 10 July 2025 i You South Africa

IT WAS always going to be quite something – a wedding in one of the world’s most romantic cities, bankrolled by a man for whom money is no object and attended by some of the biggest names on the planet. But in the end not even the hype lived up to the spectacle. For three days Venice played host to a seemingly non-stop parade of the rich, the famous and the pneumatically enhanced in an extravaganza of flesh and fashion some deemed fabulous, others deemed tacky. Yet whatever your opinion, one thing was certain: it was hard to look away when Jeff Bezos took Lauren Sánchez to be his lawful wedded wife – at least, the Venice version of it. There have been several reports that the Italian nuptials were…

BIRDSONG fills the air and butterflies flit among the flowers of the tranquil garden, a gentle hum of nature that seems incongruous with the horror that lies beneath the soil. “They are two feet down from where we’re standing,” historian Catherine Corless says. “The bones have mingled together and water got in and thrashed them around. But they’re there.” What she’s referring to almost beggars belief: the bones belong to more than 800 infants who died at a home run by Catholic nuns in the Irish town of Tuam. Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home was meant to be a sanctuary for unwed mothers at a time when having a child out of wedlock was considered taboo. But the reality of what happened here between 1925 and 1961 is so…

PUFFERS Throw this quilted jacket over a hoodie or knit for casual layering. For a more refined look, go for a turtleneck top or shirt underneath. PARKAS Streamlined and weatherproof, this popular jacket is versatile too – pair with jeans, a hoodie or a beanie and sneakers for a casual vibe. For a more elegant look, wear it with pants, a shirt and boots. DENIM Whether long or short, buttoned or zipped, you can’t go wrong with a denim jacket – it’s an all-year wardrobe staple you can pair with just about anything. BOMBERS This classic jacket, defined by its fitted waistband and cuffs, offers style and comfort. Pair with tapered joggers or slim cargo pants for a street-smart look.…

THE DEATH OF US BY ABIGAIL DEAN Hemlock This is a love story told in a very unusual way – through the lens of something truly traumatic that happened to British couple Isabel and Edward. For years they’ve avoided talking about what happened the night they were victims of a harrowing home invasion. But now, decades on, the perpetrator, Nigel Wood, has been caught and is on trial, forcing the couple to confront their past and each other. What gives the book its power is the way it’s structured. Isabel’s account is directly addressed to the attacker who derailed her life and looks back on her and Edward’s shared history – how they met and fell in love and built a life together, how they thought their relationship was strong…

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SPOTLIGHTS, runways, designer dresses and dazzling camera flashes were the stuff of dreams for this sassy kid. For years she strutted her stylish stuff for her family on homemade catwalks and watched episode after episode of Toddlers & Tiaras. For Alinda Ngwenya, there was only one goal in mind: becoming a pageant queen, a model and a star. Now the 11-year-old – aided and abetted by her mom and manager, Melinda – is seeing her dreams come to life. The Grade 6 pupil recently won the provincial Miss Pre-Teen South Africa 2025 title and also earned herself a place in the finals of Miss Teen Excellency SA 2025 competition. But it’s not just the hairstyles, makeup, pretty dresses and tiaras that matter to young Alinda – it’s about making an…

Sagging skin getting you down? You’re not alone. As we get older it’s completely normal for skin to lose some of its natural bounce. Collagen levels dip, elasticity weakens and before you know it, your once-firm jawline or cheekbones might start to soften. But the good news? There are now multiple ways to visibly lift and firm the skin. From hardworking skincare to clever at-home tools and pro-level treatments, we break down the best ways to put the spring back in your skin. WHAT CAUSES SAGGING SKIN “Sagging skin is predominantly a consequence of the skin’s natural ageing process,” states Dr Nerina Wilkinson + Associates, a leading medical aesthetics clinic in Cape Town. “Over time, the skin’s production of collagen and elastin diminishes, leading to a reduction in firmness and…

THE WOMAN I THOUGHT I MARRIED HAS TURNED OUT TO BE A MIRAGE Q I’ve been miserable for many years. Five years ago I married a wonderful woman – or so I thought. Straight after our wedding she told me that she had faked her whole background. Instead of being from a decent family she hailed from a family well known for their criminal connections. Growing up, she was sexually abused and used as a sex slave for her father’s clients. Instead of having a degree she only completed Grade 10, after which she worked for her father in his business. When I asked her why she concocted a fake history she told me that if I’d known her true story I wouldn’t have married her. She told me she…

For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. CANCER 21 JUN – 21 JUL LOVE TUNE-UP INCOMING Your week kicks off with your favourite planetary occurrence, the full moon, this time in your opposite sign of Capricorn, throwing the spotlight onto your love life, or perhaps the lack of it. In addition to this, the governing planet of your love horoscope, Saturn, is about to turn backwards on the 13th, suggesting a period of inner reflection and questioning. If you’re single and ready to mingle, perhaps work would be good a place to start. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 5, 31, 33, 52, 32, 19 LEO 22 JUL – 22 AUG You might feel like a recluse this week, especially under the guiding influence of the full moon on the 10th, encouraging you to…

FROGS croak under a velvety sky, and for a while, that’s the only sound to be heard in the midnight tranquillity of the Everglades, the famous wetlands of Florida that teem with wildlife. Then, you hear the rumble of an engine. A blonde woman stands on the back of a bakkie, her eyes scanning the swamps as a spotlight sweeps across the dark water. “Snake!” Amy Siewe shouts suddenly, and the driver hits the brakes. Amy jumps down, and in an instant, she’s holding a writhing Burmese python in her hands. A shot goes off, and the python goes limp in her hands. And so it continues, night after night. Recently there have been reports of hunting enthusiasts flocking to Florida to track down exotic pythons. They then post pictures…

EVEN by powerhouse prop standards, he was an imposing figure, to say the least. Asenathi Ntlabakanye tipped the scales at nearly 160kg – too heavy for his 1,83m frame. But when he made his impressive debut in the green and gold during the Springboks’ recent 54-7 thrashing of the Barbarians, the man known as the Jozi Bulldozer was rather more streamlined. Asenathi (26) dropped nearly 20kg and he did it the old-fashioned way: sweating, straining and pushing himself to his limits. And he earned the respect of Bok coach Rassie Erasmus in the process. “Whenever there was a break he drove to Bloemfontein, went to Daan Human’s farm, and he dropped 15 to 18 kilograms,” Rassie says. Daan, the Bok forwards coach who’s legendary in SA rugby circles, didn’t have…

WE MIGHT be reeling from cold fronts as winter digs in over here – but on the other side of the world summer is doing its merry thing. And when you’re young, about to finish your second year of varsity and in love, you want to get out there and make the most of it. Which is exactly what Zahara Jolie did recently, popping along to the theme park dubbed the happiest place on Earth and having some fun with her boo. Zahara, the 20-year-old daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, was snapped in a rare public sighting at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, with her actor boyfriend, Elijah Cooper (19), and members of his family. The young lovebirds co-ordinated their looks, wearing white T-shirts, jeans and sneakers – and…

CREAMY NDUJA MUSSELS SERVES 4 / PREPARATION: 30 MINS / COOKING: 25 MINS ◗ olive oil for frying◗ 1 onion, chopped◗ 3 garlic cloves, chopped◗ 80 g nduja paste◗ 125ml (½c) white wine◗ 400g frozen mussels◗ 400g frozen mussel meat◗ 250ml (1c) fresh cream◗ handful of fresh chives, chopped◗ handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped◗ zest and juice of 1 lemon◗ sea salt and freshly ground black pepper TO SERVE ◗ ciabatta loaf, sliced, lightly toasted and buttered 1 Place a large pot over medium heat. Add a glug of oil, then fry the onion until it softens. 2 Add the garlic and nduja paste, breaking up the paste as it cooks. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the paste releases its oil. 3 Turn the heat up, then add the…

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. HOW you make use of credit every day can have a considerable impact on your credit record, and this, in turn, could make it more difficult for you to borrow money when you need to in future. We explain some of the things that lower your credit score. 1 YOU CLOSED AN ACCOUNT It’s not only how you manage the debt in each account that matters – lenders also consider the average age of your credit accounts. Longstanding accounts can be a confirmation that you honour your debts, but closing an account you’ve had for a few years will reduce the average age of your accounts. Nedbank gives…

WE TALK ABOUT The world’s biggest marine protected area HERE’S some good news for our oceans: the government of French Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean is creating the world’s biggest marine protected area. It will be nearly five million square kilometres big – that’s about double the size of France. Starting now, no mining will be allowed on the seabed in this area and harmful fishing methods are banned too. Many people have welcomed this news as a great example of what needs to be done to protect our oceans. WHAT IS A MARINE PROTECTED AREA? This is a part of the ocean or coastline that’s specially protected to conserve sea life and ecosystems. No fishing nets are allowed and ships may not drag heavy equipment over the seabed. WHY…

THERE are many ways to describe Tina Fey: smart, witty, influential, successful, relatable, a great actress, a fabulous writer – you name it, she ticks the box. Fans will tell you they’ll watch everything she has a hand in and she rarely leaves them disappointed. So it’s not surprising her latest show has turned out to be one of Netflix’s hits of the year – an eight-part delight of a comedy-drama she not only stars in but co-wrote and produced. The Four Seasons dwells on the friendship of three couples, pals from way back who get together four times a year – in spring, summer, autumn and winter. One of the couples gets divorced, which impacts their friendship and brings issues old and new swimming to the surface. The show…

HALLE BERRY has had her fair share of dud relationships, so now she’s in a good one, she simply can’t contain her happiness. So much so that when her boyfriend, musician VAN HUNT (55), recently dropped a song inspired by her, she danced her bikini bottoms off – literally. Halle (58) posted a video on Instagram of her prancing around a holiday house in Switzerland in a white string bikini to the beats of the song Prelims (mind n meat). At one point while strutting across the living room her stringy bottoms became undone and she rushed across the room, preserving her modesty with a peach emoji in the post. “When your man’s music is so good you just can’t help yourself!” she wrote in the caption. Van who was…