Innholdsfortegnelse for 25 September 2025 i You South Africa

THE day I became an editor, I asked my father: “What can I hold onto when things get complicated?” My dad, a man of few words, said, “Try to be a force for good.” I think about it so much, because it’s often easier said than done. What is the right thing, I sometimes wonder. What is right and what is wrong in a world where right and wrong each come with their own history? A world where good people, ordinary people, have different views on where the story begins and about what it means? I know what I think. What I feel. But you think what you think. You feel what you feel. And we may never convince each other otherwise. It’s in everything. In our view of the…

THERE’S not much that makes him squirm. Say it as it is and don’t pull any punches – that’s always been Pieter-Dirk Uys’ approach. But ask the much-loved entertainer how it feels to be regarded as an icon, a legend or a national treasure and it’s guaranteed to make him cringe. “I’m more like an aikona,” he jokes, batting the question away. He’s more comfortable letting his alter ego, Evita Bezuidenhout, receive the compliments. The feisty diplomat is nowhere in sight on the day of our visit to Evita se Perron, her home in the town of Darling in the Western Cape, but that doesn’t seem to matter to the tourists milling around. Catching an unexpected glimpse of her creator is even more exciting – some openly stare and whisper…

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WE LIVE in a time that has recently been defined by ongoing wars in various parts of the world. The invasion of Ukraine and the war in Gaza have been particularly violent, with great loss of life. So when we think about war it makes sense that we expect conflict, chaos and death. But the Cold War was different. Over almost 50 years, the two main rivals – the United States and the Soviet Union (now Russia) – never fought each other directly on a battlefield. You might ask: then why was it called a war? Read on to find out! OPPOSING VIEWS World War 2 ended in 1945, and large parts of Europe and Asia were in ruins. Two countries emerged as superpowers: the US with vast wealth, a…

WHEN a 19-year-old carpet fitter named Germaine Lindsay blew himself up on a London Underground train on 7 July 2005, he claimed the lives of 26 passengers in the deadliest of four coordinated suicide attacks that changed Britain forever. Yet in the 20 years that have elapsed since then, his bloody legacy may have been outstripped by the heavily pregnant wife he left behind. Samantha Lewthwaite, the white Christian-born daughter of a former British soldier, has been accused of involvement in more than 240 murders in multiple terrorist attacks in Africa. Lewthwaite, or Asmaa Shahidah as she is believed to be known in one of her many aliases, has so far managed to evade the world’s intelligence agencies, who have little idea of where she is, who is hiding her…

HER Instagram feed tells a story of pure joy – frame after frame of graceful pirouettes, confident jazz hands and radiant smiles that light up the screen, along with captivating videos showcasing stunts that seem to defy gravity. But until recently, dancing and smiling with such ease seemed like an impossible dream for Jade Metivier. The 16-year-old from Kansas City in the US was born with a cleft lip and palate, which can cause feeding and speech difficulties. When her parents, Christi and Mark Metivier, adopted her from China as a two-year-old, they immediately arranged corrective surgery. Everything seemed fine until Jade, who’d become a talented and passionate dancer, turned 11. While her forehead and chin continued developing normally, the central bones of her face had essentially stopped growing. “I…

HE LOVED causing a stir. Charlie Kirk always said exactly what he wanted, no matter who he offended. His fans admired him for it, his critics despised him but he didn’t care. Wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the word “Freedom”, he took a seat under a banner reading “Prove me wrong” and the show began. Taking to the stage recently for an open forum discussion event at Utah Valley University, the right-wing commentator and influencer seemed like he was relishing another fight. Everyone was expecting fireworks – that liberal students would get worked up as Kirk, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, took his controversial stance. But what nobody could’ve predicted was that about 20 minutes into the event a shot would ring out and Kirk (31) would slump…

WE ALL know that a bad diet and sedentary lifestyle are a combination for ageing unhealthily and unhappily. We should be walking as much as possible for a strong heart and lungs, and feeding our gut with fresh fruit and veg, right? Yet, even when it seems we’re doing everything right, we could actually be harming ourselves with seemingly innocent habits that have become routine. You may think your daily crossword is a great brain stimulant, but if it’s less of a challenge and has become more a mindless habit, it could subtly accelerate cognitive decline. Here, two ageing experts share seven daily habits which may be subtly ageing you – and what to do about it. 1 WALKING AS YOUR ONLY EXERCISE We’re continually reminded of how important it…

AFTER World War 2, Germany was split into two countries: East Germany (ruled by a communist government) and West Germany (a freer, democratic country). Berlin, the capital, lay inside East Germany, but was also split into East and West. In 1961, East Germany built the Berlin Wall to stop people from moving to West Berlin. Families, friends and even suburbs were suddenly divided. Some were shot while trying to escape to the West. In 1989, after nearly 30 years, the wall came down, and Germany – and Berlin – were united again. BERLIN WALL STATS The East German government built the wall to stop people from East Berlin and East Germany from escaping to West Berlin. 302 watchtowers 50 000 border guards 259 dog patrol areas 20 guard shelters 601…

THEY lived the kind of life you’d expect from Hollywood royalty – holidaying on multi-million-dollar superyachts, trotting around the globe and sharing glimpses of their enviable existence with fans on social media. But as is often the case, all that glitters is not necessarily gold – and the dazzling life once lived by entertainment bigwig David Geffen and his hot young husband, David Armstrong, has dissolved into an ugly he-said, he-said mess. Drugs, prostitution, manipulation, abuse – all have been alleged by Armstrong, who’s 50 years younger than his hugely successful estranged partner. Geffen (82) is a major player in Tinseltown, the founder of Geffen Records which has produced hit songs by the likes of BTS, Olivia Rodrigo and Kylie Minogue. He’s also a co-founder of film studio DreamWorks SKG…

FARMING is no job for the faint-hearted – the days are long, the rewards can be few and it’s often fraught with peril, with thieves lurking in the shadows to pounce on the precious fruits of your labour. But Realeboga Marlon Maishe Mangwegape wouldn’t have it any other way. Farming and animals are his passion – so much so that he named his company Temo Leruo Botshelo, a Setswana phrase that means “agriculture and livestock are life”. The 37-year-old, who has a small farm in Taung in the North West, is well known in those parts, raising and selling top-quality goats to neighbours and community members. Yet there’s something that puts Realeboga in a league of his own: he’s a double amputee and does his work either on his stumps…

‘‘She has described to me her plans to ‘make claims’ about me in order to gain an advantage in what she sees as a ‘battle’ in court” – SCOTT ON KELLEY WHEN Party of Five actor Scott Wolf filed for divorce from Kelley Wolf back in June, he could not have foreseen the high drama that would follow. Not only has Scott (57) taken out a temporary restraining order against Kelley (48), but she’s also facing charges of electronic harassment and doxxing the actor after she released his personal phone number online. The couple, who had been married for 21 years, have three children, Jackson (16), Miller (12) and Lucy (11). Scott has been awarded temporary sole custody of them. As part of the restraining order, Kelley was allowed to…

HOW FAR WILL THEY GO PUTIN AND XI WANT IMMORTALITY A RECENT hot-mic exchange between Russian president Vladimir Putin and Chinese president Xi Jinping has reignited debate over their interest in anti-ageing sciences. While walking shoulder to shoulder at a military parade in Beijing, the presidents (both 72) were overheard discussing the possibility that humans could live to 150 years old. Putin’s translator remarked in Chinese: “Biotechnology is continuously developing. Human organs can be continuously transplanted. The longer you live, the younger you become, and you can even achieve immortality.” Xi replied: “Some predict that in this century humans may live to 150 years old.” Asked about the remarks, Putin confirmed the conversation had taken place. “The chairman talked about modern means of health improvement, medical means, even surgical ones…

HE RAISES his glass in the gilded halls of Tokyo’s Imperial Palace, toasting his 19th birthday – and the fact that he’s the first male member of the Japanese royal family to reach adulthood in 40 years. Prince Hisahito, the nephew of Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, was recently feted at a ceremony steeped in centuries-old tradition. Attended by government officials and senior royals, the prince wore traditional beige robes symbolising his youth. During the ritual, these were replaced with a black kanmuri ceremonial crown and formal black adult attire – the sacred symbols of imperial adulthood that have adorned the Japanese royal family for generations. The ceremony concluded with his parents, Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko (both 59), hosting a private celebration at a Tokyo hotel for their close…

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STREAMING 1 A CHAT WITH KENEILWE MATIDZE The award-winning teen drama Youngins returns for its third season on Showmax, and seasons 1 and 2 are available on the streamer too. Keneilwe, who does double duty as Pearl, the life orientation teacher and as the show’s casting director, chats about the new season. Did you expect Youngins to become such a hit? Honestly, yes! During auditions, the energy was electric. Kids showed up from 8am to 8pm, and despite the long hours, we all ended up dancing together. That vibe was infectious. I thought, “If I were watching, I’d be hooked!” The talent was off the charts, and the story, as pitched by Tshedza Productions, promised something special. Everyone was fully invested. Tumelo (Lebohang Lephatsoana) quickly became a fan favourite. What made…

World’s biggest iceberg breaks up WE TALK ABOUT IT WAS once as large as the Brazilian city of São Paulo but is now about the size of Johannesburg – the largest iceberg on Earth has lost its title. A23a, as it’s known, is rapidly breaking up into large pieces according to the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), which has been studying the iceberg for a long time. The iceberg – which was once 3 672km² in size but is now about 1 700km² – first broke off from the Filchner-Ronne ice shelf in 1986, which is itself one of the largest of its kind. Scientist from the BAS, which is responsible for British interests in and around Antarctica, have been tracking the iceberg since December when it started showing signs of…

IF YOU didn’t know better you’d think this was a happy family home – there are photographs on the walls in the living area and a trampoline in the big back garden for kids to jump on it. But the house in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, is cloaked in sadness. Tragedy has visited the family before and it’s come for them again. For Mariaan Ainslee, it’s almost too much to bear. First her granddaughter Miané nearly drowned in the family swimming pool when she was one year old, leaving her with severe disabilities. Now Mariaan’s daughter, Claudette Ainslie (42), has died after complications following gynaecological surgery. Miané (now 11) lies on the couch, her eyes closed, making soft moaning sounds. She knows her mother won’t be coming home again, her gran says.…

GUNFIRE echoed through the valley of the quiet farming community as dawn broke on a spring day – but the shots that shattered the morning calm did more than stir people in their beds. They also marked the end of an utterly astonishing story that had gripped New Zealand for years and made headlines around the world. Tom Phillips, the fugitive father who’d been on the run with his kids, Jayda (12), Maverick (10) and Ember (9), lay dead at the side of the road after a shootout with the police he’d managed to evade for so long. The 36-year-old dad took off with his children after a bitter custody dispute with his ex-wife in December 2021, living rough and off the grid, surviving on stolen supplies and foraged food.…