Innholdsfortegnelse for 9 October 2025 i You South Africa

ON A recent sunny Friday morning, she popped into my office. And immediately, as if she’d arrived on her own beam of light, she made the day seem even brighter. It was the first time we’d met, but the minute we started chatting, I felt like we’d known each other forever. We talked and talked – and could have gone on for hours if the rest of the YOU team wasn’t waiting to meet her too. And that tells you just the first little bit about the magic of Amanda Cloete from Springbok in the Northern Cape, our winner of this year’s YOU Glam Gran competition. What a worthy winner of our competition, the first in many years, she is! She’s faced her own share of hardship and life hasn’t…

WHEN it comes to drama and scandal, she’s been there, done that and taken home dozens of T-shirts. Somehow, however, Sarah Ferguson has always managed to emerge from the murk to reappear in all her jolly-hockey-sticks glory, grinning gregariously as she hobnobs with royals and nobility – whether they like it or not. And Prince Philip didn’t like it one bit. He deemed her “a girl on the make”, called her “that dreadful woman” and would leave the room if she walked into it. So it’s safe to say the Duke of Edinburgh is turning in his grave now. A new PR disaster has erupted over Fergie’s infamous red head – and this time she might not bounce back from it. Jeffrey Epstein is once again at the centre of…

HE WAS the rock star of tennis, all lithe and lovely in his white tennis shorts, the object of dreams for a generation of swooning teenyboppers. In the late 70s and early 80s the Swede won 11 Grand Slams, including five consecutive Wimbledon titles. And then, at the age of 25, Björn Borg stepped away from it all without a word. Fans were bereft – although they shouldn’t have been surprised at his lack of explanation. Borg was the sport’s biggest enigma, nicknamed the Ice Borg for his steely-eyed composure and for being as unreadable as stone. For decades no one knew why he’d left the game or what he’d been up to. He’d pop up to watch Grand Slams and was a regular at Wimbledon, a still-glamorous figure with…

EGG and VEGGIE BREAKFAST BAKE SERVES 6 PREPARATION: 15 MINS ◗ 50ml (10t) olive oil◗ 2 red sweet peppers, deseeded and chopped◗ 200g baby spinach, chopped◗ 12 eggs◗ 125ml (½c) sour cream◗ handful chopped chives◗ 250ml (1c) crumbled feta or goat’s cheese◗ sea salt and black pepper to taste Preheat the oven to 180°C. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pan and sauté the red peppers until soft, then add the spinach and cook until wilted. Transfer the spinach to an ovenproof dish and set aside to cool. 2 In a large bowl or jug, whisk the eggs, sour cream, chives, salt and pepper, then mix in half the feta or goat’s cheese. 3 Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and gently combine. 4 Bake for 10-15…

ONE SMALL CHANGE Here, a simple throw transforms the bedroom into a cosy, floral space. Decorate the rest of the room in colours picked up from the statement piece for a harmonious look. MARVELLOUS MURAL Create a floral focal point by transforming one wall in an area. The space can be painted like the area pictured (do it yourself or ask an artist with good references) or create the effect with wallpaper. HEADS UP! Breathe new life into an old headboard by covering it with wallpaper. Make sure to cut the paper to match the shape of the furniture. CENTRE STAGE Tightly pack blooms and greens from your garden (or buy them) into a wooden tray or glass vase. Place at the centre of the dining table and add other…

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. A SECOND job can really help if you’re trying to settle debt or achieve financial goals. However, you need to be sure the extra earnings justify the time, expense and effort you will have to put in. Here’s how to make sure it’s worth your while. 1 CHECK YOUR REAL, USABLE INCOME FOR EVERY JOB Take the net amount you receive after you’ve paid tax and other employee deductions. Next, deduct your personal work-related expenses such as transport costs (including petrol, public transport and parking), meals purchased during work hours and any equipment or data costs. If you rely on childcare or domestic help to support your working…

PEAK DAD ■ I’ve got a new pen that can write underwater. It can write other words, too. ■ Shopping centres are so boring. If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen the mall. ■ It was too hard to pick a winner in the neck-decorating contest. It was a tie. ■ Today at the bank, an old lady asked me to check her balance. So I pushed her over. ■ I hate it when people say age is just a number. Age is clearly a word. ■ I asked the IT guy, “How do you make a motherboard?” He said, “I tell her about my job.” SPELL CHECK ■ A guy makes spelling errors so often it’s in his blood. He’s typo. ■ I hate making spelling mistakes. You mix up…

Think you’ve got what it takes to crack the toughest codes? YOU Codebreakers No 8 is new on shelf and packed with brain-teasing challenges that will put your puzzle-solving skills to the ultimate test. From mini codebreakers to crypto quotes, every page offers a new mental workout. Get your copy in stores or online at media24shop.com. Or contact Johan Terblanche at 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com to order 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…

IT’S 45 DEGREES outside, a pretty average day in this part of the world, but inside an air-conditioned audio studio in downtown Dubai this couple is as cool as the proverbial cucumber. Nicky van der Walt and Lee-Ann Liebenberg are all perfectly styled hair, low-key expensive threads and dazzling smiles – despite the fact that life has been rather stressful lately. They made headlines recently when they were accused of fleeing South Africa, with Nicky alleged to have left legal woes and debt in his wake (YOU, 4 September). But he wants to set the record straight now. “Nobody fled,” Nicky laughs as he tells YOU via video call. “I probably let it linger for too long, which led to misconceptions by the public. I came here to build a…

SUIT UP SMARTLY This olive trouser suit proves tailoring can be both structured and feminine. Keep proportions balanced with wide-leg trousers, a fitted blazer and a frilled blouse for softness. MASTER THE MIDI A bold-coloured midi dress is a Kate favourite. It’s timeless, elegant and wearable from day to night. The right shoes, however, make all the difference in pulling the look together. BEST MATCHES Opt for block heels if you want comfort without sacrificing style. The solid sole of a wedge shoe balances out the longer hemline, creating a sleek, elongated look. If heels aren’t your thing, chic pointed flats or backless mules elongate your legs and give a sophisticated finish. TIP The key to this look is choosing shoes that elongate – whether it’s a pointed toe or…

For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. LIBRA 23 SEP – 22 OCT BRIGHTER DAYS ON THE WAY Some strain is indicated in your domestic life, likely due to disagreements over finances and debt. Try to endure all this with an attitude of stoicism as better things are waiting for you around the corner. Life takes on a different hue when your governing planet Venus moves into your sign on the 13th. Not only will life, and love, look rosier, but a new well of creativity is springing up at the same time, with endless possibilities. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 10, 26, 32, 48, 30, 22 SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV A close friendship is in need of being re-evaluated towards the 11th in order to determine if it’s based on…

THE SECRET OF SECRETS By DAN BROWNBantam There’s never been another novel quite like it: Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code took the world by storm in 2003, becoming one of the bestselling books of all time. Now the American superstar author is back with a sixth instalment in his hit series featuring Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon – and like all the others it’s drama from page one. Robert is in Prague with his new love interest, celebrated academic Katherine Solomon, who’s there to give a lecture about her work in noetics, the science of human consciousness. The morning after the lecture, Robert leaves Katherine in bed to go for a run. Crossing Prague’s famous Charles Bridge, he sees an apparition that fills him with dread. Thinking it’s a sign…

The wait is over for RIHANNA and A$AP Rocky. After months of wondering what the gender of their third child would be the couple welcomed a bouncing baby girl. Riri (37) made the announcement on Instagram with sweet photos of her cradling the little one and a pair of pink miniature boxing gloves. The Barbados beauty and the rapper, who already have two sons, RZA (3) and Riot (2), kept with the tradition of using monikers starting with an R by naming her ROCKI IRISH MAYERS. A$AP (36), whose real name is Rakim Mayers, recently revealed they had decided against knowing the gender of the baby but had secretly been hoping for a little girl. “I feel like it’s going to be a girl. This pregnancy is so different from…

THEIR love story started years ago when they collaborated in the studio and on their wedding day Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco continued to make sweet music together. The singer and the music producer exchanged vows at the picturesque Sea Crest Nursery plantation in Santa Barbara in front of 170 friends and family members. Selena (33) was a vision in an ivory Ralph Lauren gown with a high neck, open back and delicate floral detailing, while Benny (37) looked dashing in a Ralph Lauren suit. Later, the bride changed into a second Ralph Lauren dress, this time with a sheer lace skirt and a long white veil pinned to her hair. After the celebrations, the couple took to Instagram to share pics, with Benny posting: “I married a real life…

SOME people have the magical ability to light up a room, and this is exactly what happens when she walks into our Cape Town office, turning heads in a sleek red suit and fizzing like a glass of champagne. Amanda Cloete is the epitome of a glamorous grandmother – and although it was tough choosing a winner from our fabulous finalists, the silver-haired beauty from Springbok is the worthy wearer of the crown. Winning YOU’s Glam Gran competition feels surreal, Amanda tells us as she meets our team before getting even more glammed up for her photoshoot. “Being the Glam Gran is a very big achievement. It feels like I’m rewriting my life and fulfilling some of my dreams.” As a teen mom, Amanda had to put many of her…

Makeup is having a smart makeover. The skin-first beauty movement has given rise to hybrid products that combine the benefits of skincare staples with everyday makeup essentials. These multitasking formulas – think hydrating foundations, glow-boosting primers and lip glosses that moisturise while adding a glossy tint – mean you no longer have to choose between instant radiance and long-term skin health. Here are 12 of my favourite skincare-meets-makeup heroes: 1 WHY I LOVE IT: Adding blush is one of the most important steps in my makeup routine because it can make or break a look, and this gel-serum formula delivers every time. It glides on smoothly, blends like a dream and gives my cheeks a plump, hydrated flush that lasts all day. I love that just a tiny dab goes…

SEXUAL FRUSTRATION IS DAMAGING OUR RELATIONSHIP Q I’m living with my partner, but I refuse sexual intimacy because my Christian faith requires marriage first. My partner isn’t Christian and doesn’t share my beliefs, so she becomes angry and frustrated when I reject her advances. I also struggle with showing physical affection like hugging and kissing, even though I love her, which frustrates her further. We’re working together on a business project, but we’re fighting more frequently. I believe her sexual frustration is affecting everything. I love her and don’t want these arguments, but I didn’t anticipate this problem when we moved in together. However, I won’t marry her because she’s not Christian, so our beliefs don’t align. What should I do? Mark A Sexual intimacy is a fundamental human drive,…

IT’S hard to imagine him scared of anything. After all, this is the guy who’s wrestled giants, battled monsters and saved the world more times than we can count. But his new film is different – and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson knows it. For the first time in his career, the man who made millions playing near-indestructible action heroes is playing someone completely broken. That someone is Mark Kerr, a mixed martial arts (MMA) legend who could crush any opponent in the ring but couldn’t beat his own demons. Dwayne plays Mark in The Smashing Machine, a heartbreaking drama that explores the fighter’s downfall in the late-90s and his tumultuous relationship with partner Dawn Staples, played by Emily Blunt. Written and directed by Benny Safdie, the film isn’t about epic…