Innholdsfortegnelse for 14 August 2025 i You South Africa

HERE they are! What a thrill to announce the top 10 in YOU’s Glam Gran competition in this week’s issue. We’ve been waiting to share our fabulous finalists with you, and I’m thrilled you can meet them all this week. We received hundreds of entries for this year’s competition – the first in many years – and it was such a tough job to choose only 10 finalists from so many wonderful contestants. They’re all special and beautiful in their own way, and it’s clear each of them is a winner in her own right. A huge thanks to my colleague Kim Snyders, our special projects editor and the coordinator of the competition, for her hard work and magic touch to make it all happen. And now it’s time for…

ALOOF or loopy, an ice queen or a hoot who loves a dirty joke, a brilliant actress or a nepo baby who’s got by on her looks and pedigree. The many iterations of Gwyneth Paltrow have been the object of fascination for years – love her or hate her, she’s hard to leave alone. For decades people have wondered what really goes on under that flawless skin, what’s really happening in that glossy head. And the 52-year-old has evoked as much derision as she has devotion, because when it comes to Gwynnie and Goop – her lifestyle brand that sells everything from vagina eggs to candles that smell like her coochie – everyone has an opinion. Now a new book by Amy Odell, a 40-year-old writer and former Cosmopolitan editor,…

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BUG BITES ■ What do you call a bug that hesitates before biting something? A nervous tick. ■ How do bees brush their hair? With a honeycomb. ■ What do butterflies study in school? Mothematics. ■ What kind of bugs smell the best? Deodorants. ■ Where do bugs get off the train? At the infestation. ■ What do you call a bee that can’t make up its mind? A maybe. ■ Where do woodlice go on holiday? T o the beech. ATOMIC HUMOUR ■ Why can’t you trust an atom? Because they make up literally everything. ■ What do you call someone who protects a light-dispersing object? A prism guard. ■ What do you call someone who investigates molten rocks? Magma, PI. ■ Why are chemists excellent at solving problems?…

IT’S no longer possible to ignore: artificial intelligence is here and getting smarter and more capable by the week. This eye-opening book doesn’t sugarcoat it – it’s probably just a matter of time before AI takes your job. This isn’t fearmongering, it’s just reality. While humans like to think we’re irreplaceable, in time there will probably be very few tasks that cannot be automated. Instead of feeling terror and dread about what lies ahead, now is the time to future-proof yourself. In this book local futurist Bronwyn Williams and business transformation analyst Sharon Peace offer practical advice about what you can do to make sure you remain relevant and stay a few steps ahead of the machines. It starts with changing your mindset. In short, you need to start thinking…

THE tuba is the largest instrument in the orchestra and is made of shiny brass. There are several types of tuba, each with its own size and sound. First invented in 1835 in Germany, the tuba quickly became important for its deep, powerful notes. In the orchestra, it keeps the beat steady and adds a rich, rumbling bass that makes the music feel full and grand. DID YOU KNOW ? In 2018, 835 tuba players in Kansas, USA, played Silent Night together, setting a world record for the biggest tuba group ever. BELL This is the big, round opening where the tuba’s sound comes out. Some tubas have a bell that points straight up, while others point forward. But tubas usually sound best when the bell points upward. TUBES The…

‘Justin has been single for a while and has enjoyed getting to know her. They click very well.’– A SOURCE TOLD THE SUN SHE’S fresh on the dating market, and it seems as if KATY PERRY already has a decidedly eligible bachelor vying for her attention. The Roar singer was recently spotted on a date with none other than former Canadian prime minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU. Katy (40) and Justin (53) met up during her recent stopover in Montreal, where she’s performing as part of her worldwide Lifetimes Tour. The outing started with a stroll in Montreal’s Mount Royal Park, where they took Katy’s dog Nugget for a walk. Later that day they headed to Le Violon restaurant where they enjoyed cocktails and dinner. While there was no PDA, Katy seemed…

Women in the South African entertainment industry were celebrated at the third Basadi in Music Awards recently. The event was held at the Joburg Theatre and honoured women singers, DJs, producers and those working behind the scenes.…

There’s an amazing 156 puzzles in YOU Blockbusters No 39 – have fun with blockbusters, photo blockbusters, codebreakers, anagrams, cryptic crosswords, crypto quotes, quick puzzles, sudoku-x-words and so much more. This magazine is available in stores or online at media24shop.com. You can also place an order with Johan Terblanche at 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com and have it delivered straight 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 chuckles@you.co.za Recipes recipes@you.co.za…

THE birth of her son felt like the answer to her prayers – she already had a daughter and a baby boy would complete her little family. “The moment I saw him the love I felt was indescribable,” Imaan Sharmar says. “The first days after his birth were pure bliss.” But her joy turned into shock and horror when her son, Mogamat Imaad, was snatched at Middestad Mall in Bellville, Cape Town, at the end of June – a kidnapping that made national news headlines. After three agonising days for Imaan and her family, police traced the baby to a home in Tafelsig, Mitchell’s Plain, where they found him with Sameemah Jacobs. Jacobs, a 37-year-old mother of three, was arrested and charged with his kidnapping. Jacobs recently appeared in the…

THEY’RE stylish, glamorous, funny, adventurous and inspirational. These dynamic woman are the grandmothers who’ve been chosen as the Top 10 in our Glam Gran competition – and they’re an incredible showcase of talent and spirit. They come from all four corners of the country, from the Western Cape to Limpopo, from big cities to small villages, and each brings her own unique flair and inspiring personal story of triumph. Some of the remarkable grans entered themselves while others were nominated by proud family and friends who admire them for their confidence and personal style. Now it’s your turn to decide which one of our Top 10 will be crowned the ultimate Glam Gran winner. Visit our website, you.co.za, to access our voting page and choose the gran you think best…

FROM serums to supplements and glow-boosting drinks, collagen is the beauty ingredient on everyone’s lips. It’s a protein your body naturally produces – and the key to keeping your skin firm, plump and youthful. However, from your mid-twenties collagen levels begin to decline, which is why there has been a surge in collagen-infused skincare and supplements all promising to turn back the clock. But which ones actually work and do you really need them? We asked Cape Town-based dermatologist Dr Sean J Christians to explain what collagen does, its benefits and how to choose the right product for you. What is collagen? Often described as the body’s scaffolding, collagen is the most abundant protein in our system, accounting for nearly 30% of total protein. It plays a key role in…

HE HAS THE STRANGEST BELIEFS AND LIFESTYLE Q I met a guy recently who has very odd beliefs and interests. He believes that you should not visit people often and that you should stay safely at home at night. He believes he can manipulate Lotto numbers and that there is a method to winning. The more I tell him it’s a game of chance, the more he tends to become depressed if the winners that he chose do not “come in”. He gets up early in the morning and goes to sleep at around 7pm. Although he has a job that demands manual labour, it’s not so taxing that he should be so tired at 7pm. Even when he’s not working on weekends, he wants to go to sleep early,…

LEO 22 JUL – 22 AUG FORGIVE AND MOVE FORWARD Being ruled by the sun astrologically not only gives you a warm and sunny personality, but also suggests that you like to be the centre of attention and why not? This seems to be a good time to look back and see where that attention was not granted to you and the damage it may have caused in terms of your self-esteem. The idea is to let go, to forgive those who may have unintentionally harmed you, so that you can move on and thrive. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 46, 34, 19, 1, 24, 40 VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEP A chance to heal an old wound from the past arises this week, requiring deep introspection, especially if it’s associated…

SHE loves whipping up spaghetti Bolognese for her husband and kids, makes sure she finds time to hit the gym and will occasionally wear a frilly dress her five-year-old daughter picks out. You’ll often find her hanging out barefoot at her home in Sandton, Johannesburg – a regular mom juggling life while ensuring she has some downtime too. But Emma Sadleir has another side. Away from family life, she encounters disturbing content – children being sexually groomed online and minors blackmailed into sharing explicit photos. Emma is a lawyer fighting against the dark side of social media. Her home in Sandton, so full of light and warmth, also houses her law firm, The Digital Law Company (DLC), where she works to protect children, even taking on tech giants like Meta.…

PAPTERT (PAP BAKE) SERVES 6 / PREPARATION 20-25 MINS / COOKING 10-15 MINS / BAKING 30-40 MINS / COOLING: 2HRS OR OVERNIGHT PAP ◗ 1 litre (4c) water◗ 375g white maize meal OR braai pap◗ 5ml (1t) salt TO FINISH ◗ 30ml (2T) olive or vegetable oil◗ 1 onion, peeled and chopped◗ 200g streaky bacon, chopped◗ 250g mushrooms, chopped or sliced◗ 2 cans (410g each) chopped tomatoes◗ salt and pepper, to taste◗ 2c grated cheddar cheese◗ 125ml (½c) fresh cream◗ handful of fresh coriander leaves (optional) Keep a 30 x 20cm deep rectangular baking dish on hand. 1 Pap Add 2c water and all the maize meal or braai pap to a mixing bowl and stir. 2 Heat the remaining water with the salt in a medium pot and bring to…

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. VIRTUAL cards have really caught on in SA – according to the SpendTrend25 report, 45% of bank cardholders now use virtual cards. Yet despite their convenience and the security features they offer, some people are still wary of a bank card that only exists in the digital world. These eight points explain their benefits and limitations. 1 NOT ALL DIGITAL CARDS ARE VIRTUAL ● You can have a digital card on your bank app or online wallet that is essentially a copy of your physical card. This card has the same details as the physical card, and you can use it for digital transactions. ● A virtual card…

MUSIC 1 5 THINGS ABOUT RENEÉ RAPP 1 The American singer-songwriter broke into showbiz in the Broadway musical adaptation of Mean Girls and later starred in the 2024 Mean Girls movie. She’s also appeared in the series The Sex Lives of College Girls, but music has always been her first love. 2 Reneé (25) grew up in Huntersville, a town just outside Charlotte in North Carolina, with an accountant mother and a father who worked in medical sales. Her mom, she says, gave her an alliterative name “just in case” she wanted to be a pop star. 3 Her earliest public performances were at funerals, she told Vanity Fair. Her favourite funeral performance was Amazing Grace, which she sang at her great-grandmother’s funeral when she was seven years old. “She couldn’t…

ACTRESS Demi Moore is sitting on her bed explaining how she will choose her next film. After her first Oscar nomination for The Substance and winning the best actress award at the Golden Globes for the same role, the offers are coming in and her next project will have to be carefully considered. She will consult her agent and her family. But there’s one friend above all on whom she relies: Laura Day, often described as a psychic to the stars. Demi (62) has known Laura since being introduced over lunch in Los Angeles 37 years ago. “If there is a project – let’s say there’s a script that’s come in – I will already have a sense of how I feel about it (but) it’s really wanting to see…

HOLD on to your rosaries – the Vatican just dropped their most unconventional strategy yet. With church attendance declining quicker than you can say Hail Mary, Rome has turned to more than 1 000 social-media-savvy priests to draw people back to the pews. And spreading the word has never looked this good. We’re talking chiselled abs that could make a saint swoon, jawlines sharp enough to carve commandments into stone and eyes so captivating they’d make the most wayward believer sink to their knees. The Vatican, through its Jubilee of Youth programme that targets Catholics aged between 18 and 35, has launched a “digital missionaries and Catholic influencers” initiative to spread faith via social media. The plan is to use charismatic priests with big online followings to reinvigorate the faith.…

DJ BLACK COFFEE has been giving fans a little peek at his jet-setting life. The Grammy Award-winning artist has been posting a monthly series of images and videos. He recently shared a montage of moments with the caption, “July. Good vibes, small and big celebrations. Family, God, music and more music.” One picture shows Black Coffee performing in London while another sees him with his model girlfriend Victoria Gonzalez, having dinner with friends – and there’s also a video showing them on an airport runway. Victoria has become a big part of his life. The pair first caught public attention in 2023 when they were spotted on a South African safari. They have never confirmed their relationship but their affectionate social-media interactions say it all. Last month he shared pictures…