Innholdsfortegnelse for 11 December 2025 i You South Africa

IT’S been 30 years since she sat opposite a journalist and opened her heart in a way a royal has never done before. The famous “three of us in this marriage” quote, her doubts on whether Charles was fit to become king, her feelings of intense loneliness that led to an eating disorder – all this and more came pouring out in an interview that was regarded as the royal scoop of the century. And it was riveting stuff, a window into the world of the most famous woman on the planet. Over 200 million people watched Diana’s interview on the BBC’s Panorama programme in 1995 – but the 54-minute show was much more than a candid sit-down with a reporter. It turned into one of the biggest scandals ever…

IT SHOULD have been a moment of pure joy. She’d just welcomed her second child, a little sister for her young son, another grandchild for her mother whose life has been beset by tragedy. Instead, the birth of her baby girl triggered a terrifying sequence of events and unleashed fresh heartbreak on the beleaguered Kennedy family. Tatiana Schlossberg, the child of John F Kennedy’s daughter Caroline (68), has terminal leukaemia and is coming to terms with the fact she won’t see her children grow up. Her illness is the latest chapter in the so-called “curse of the Kennedys”, the term given to describe the string of disasters that have dogged America’s most famous political family. The 35-year-old prize-winning environmental journalist recently opened up about her illness in a deeply personal…

HE WAS taking his car for a service at BMW when he got the call that would change his life. It was his agent – and Thabang Molaba could hardly believe what he was hearing. He’d landed a role alongside Hollywood heavyweights Morgan Freeman, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg and Rosamund Pike in Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – the adrenaline-pumping third instalment in the hit heist Now You See Me trilogy. The movie sees the Four Horsemen magicians pull off their most audacious robbery yet – stealing the legendary heart diamond from powerful South African mining magnate Veronika Vanderberg, played by Rosamund. Thabang plays Lethabo Khoza, Rosamund’s buff bodyguard and cunning sidekick. He was directed to bring local flavour to his role and also got to give Rosamund…

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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. YOU’RE buying a new car and have the chance to opt in for a maintenance plan. It’s more comprehensive than a service plan but also more expensive, and while it might help you manage ongoing costs, in the long run it might not be worth it. If your car automatically comes with a maintenance plan, make sure you understand what’s covered and what isn’t. 1 YOU MAY NOT NEED IT A new car will come with a warranty that covers things like the repair and replacement of mechanical and electrical components, for example the engine, transmission system, fuel and ignition systems, electronics, steering and suspension. Some warranties will…

SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 20 DEC MARS EXITS, MERCURY BRINGS ROMANCE Menacing Mars has been in your sign for a while, possibly making you feel agitated and irritated. Luckily it is time for its departure on the 15th, making you feel more relaxed than you have been in weeks. This is preceded by Mercury, your love planet, moving into your sign on the 12th, bringing love and romance directly to your consciousness. Expressing your feelings verbally ought to be much easier during this time, so take advantage of this opportunity. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 4, 27, 39, 44, 28, 13 CAPRICORN 21 DEC – 20 JAN Mars, the planet of war, self-assertion and conflict, charges into your sign on the 15th, giving you access to both its best but also its…

THE National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is a South African water-rescue service run by volunteers. Whether it’s at sea or on rivers, lakes or dams, it is the NSRI that helps anyone who might be in trouble near water. NSRI teams are mostly made up of trained volunteers who give their time freely to save lives. NSRI teams are ready for any scenario: a surfer swept away by strong currents, a child who has fallen into a river or even experienced fishermen whose boat may have capsized. The NSRI is ready 24 hours a day, every day of the year. NSRI HISTORY When three fishing boats sank in rough seas off the coast of Stilbaai in the Western Cape in 1966, it caught the attention of a local teacher Pattie…

HIS feet haven’t touched grass since he was a toddler because even the softest lawn is like walking on needles, and he hasn’t played his beloved ball games since he was child. Dean Clifford’s skin is as fragile as the wings of a butterfly and he lives his life in constant pain. Any movement, even something as simple as moving his arm or taking a step, results in layers of skin rubbing each other like sandpaper. “It’s very difficult to manage on a day-to-day basis,” the 45-year-old Australian says. Dean has an extremely rare genetic disease called epidermolysis bullosa (EB), which is described by Dr Dedee Murrell, a professor of dermatology at the University of New South Wales, as “a condition where some of the glue holding your skin together…

1 KATY’S VICTORY KATY PERRY is celebrating a legal victory in her long-standing dispute with Carl Westcott, an 85-year-old war veteran from whom she bought a mansion worth $15 million (R255 billion) in 2020. Days after Katy and her ex Orlando Bloom bought the property, Carl rescinded the deal claiming he was mentally incapacitated when the agreement was signed. A judge has ruled that Carl, who suffers from Huntington’s disease and lives in a hospice, must now pay Katy $1,8m (R30,6bn) in damages for the rental income she has lost over the past five years. 2 JESSIE’S SWIPE JESSIE J is jumping on the revenge song bandwagon with a new hit in which she takes a swipe at ex-boyfriend CHANNING TATUM. While recently performing her new song Threw It Away,…

IT’S been a month since she was crowned Miss South Africa and Qhawe Mazaleni is #grateful! The 24-year-old model recently took to Instagram to celebrate the milestone with a reel showcasing snippets from her action-packed 30 days as queen. The compilation featured everything from her crowning moment and her runway debut at Africa Fashion International and House of Nala’s fashion show to her recent participation in the Women for Change march. “Have nothing but gratitude for this first month,” she captioned the post. “Every single step has been taken with intention. I cannot wait to share what the next year will look like.” YOU caught up with her to learn a bit more about the woman behind the crown. 1 HER WORD FOR 2026 The word that will be guiding…

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THEIR living room is filled with photos of her and her husband enjoying the outdoors – scuba diving, posing with an elephant, paragliding. But the memories those pictures evoke feel like a lifetime ago now. “We’d decided to give each other experiences for our birthdays,” Maxine Moonsamy says. “Now, that’s kind of over.” The 33-year-old’s once-active life has shrunk to the confines of her home in Parklands, Cape Town, where she gets around either on crutches or in a wheelchair and relies on her husband Jateen Karson to do most things for her. “My poor hubby is now the chef, the driver and the dog walker,” Maxine says. “I can cook but it takes so long and I have to rest my stump on a stool.” She has been caught…

SHE’S used to being gawked at wherever she goes, to people asking her things like “how’s the weather up there?” and to ducking under doorways so she doesn’t hit her head. Hunting for size 16 shoes is another challenge, as is folding herself double to fit into cars and navigating the online dating world where some people have “dating tall girls” on their wish list. But Savanna Trapp-Blanchfield also knows it comes with the territory – because when you’re 2,03m tall, life is going to throw some curveballs your way. The 30-year-old from Minnesota in the US is a member of the world’s tallest family, so at least she has loved ones who know what it’s like to be head and shoulders above the rest of society. Her dad Scott…

IF YOU’VE noticed flakes on your scalp or shoulders, you’re far from alone. Dandruff is one of the most common scalp concerns, yet misconceptions still surround it. Often blamed on poor hygiene, it’s actually the result of multiple factors, including excess oil, an overgrowth of natural yeast and even stress or changes in weather. The good news? With care, it can be effectively managed. We asked Cape Town-based dermatologist Dr Dilshaad Asmal what really causes dandruff, how to treat it and why maintaining a healthy scalp matters for your overall well-being. The lowdown Dandruff is a scalp condition that affects people of all ages and hair types. “It’s a non-inflammatory condition mainly involving flaking of the scalp,” Dr Asmal explains. It’s often mistaken for scalp eczema (also known as seborrheic…

AGE 0-5 IN MY JOLLY ERA: A TAYLOR SWIFT BOOK OF CHRISTMAS MOMENTS By CAROL HERRING Insight Kids It’s never too early to become a Swiftie! This Taylor Swift- inspired board book invites kids to explore the milestones of their life through the lens of the holiday season – from their “Jolly Era” to their “Naughty or Nice Era” and “Evergreen Era”. It’s a fun way to get into the spirit of the season and express their emotions while showing their love for their parents’ favourite singer. TO ACTIVATE SPACE PORTAL LIFT HERE By ANTOINETTE PORTIS Scallywag Press This isn’t just a book – it’s an interstellar portal, and if you lift the cover, you’ll get to meet two aliens, Zrk and Blrg. They’ve never met a human before. They…

SUDDEN DEATH It’s the World Cup final, and a man makes his way to his seat right next to the pitch. He sits down, noticing the seat next to him is empty. He leans over and asks the guy on the other side of the empty seat if it is taken. The guy shakes his head and says, “No. The seat’s empty.” The man can’t believe what he’s hearing. “Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for the final and not use it?” The other guy says, “Well, actually, the seat belongs to me. “I was supposed to come with my wife, but she passed away. This will be the first World Cup final we haven’t been to together since we got married.” The man says,…

They met years ago on a f light from Amsterdam to Cape Town – now former Bok physio René Naylor is set to marry her dream man IT SOUNDS like a scene out of a romcom: a scenic drive along Chapman’s Peak, a stopover at the lavish Tintswalo Atlantic Hotel near the Twelve Apostles and a carefully chosen dress. But this isn’t a make-believe story – this is how Paul Whitefield proposed to former Springbok physiotherapist René Naylor. After spending 16 years healing South Africa’s rugby heroes, the 53-year-old has found her perfect match. René recently said yes to her boyfriend of six years – but before Paul could sweep her off her feet, he had some old-fashioned business to attend to. The 54-year-old businessman first asked René’s father, Patrick,…

THERE was a time when everyone in Hollywood remained tight-lipped about getting a little nip here and a tiny tuck there. But recently more celebs are choosing to be open about the procedures they’re getting done. US gold medallist SIMONE BILES recently took to TikTok to address the issue after she had breast enhancements a few months ago. In the video Simone (28) revealed she’s had three surgeries – a lower blepharoplasty for eye bags, an earlobe repair to fix a childhood injury and breast augmentation. Speaking to People, the gymnast explained she wanted to be transparent about her surgery because there are a lot of unrealistic beauty expectations being set on social media. “I feel like nowadays with social media, you see everyone and you’re like, ‘Oh my god,…

THE two offices on the second floor of the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine in Durban are lined with degrees, awards and accolades from decades of scientific breakthroughs. Between them, a personal assistant balances two diaries, two careers and a stream of global requests. If you want time with infectious disease epidemiologists Professor Salim Abdool Karim and his wife, Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim (both 65), you’ll have to wait your turn. “There’s so much we do together that we need one person managing both diaries,” Salim says with a laugh. “Our schedules literally have to be synchronised.” For more than 30 years this husband-and-wife team have stood on the front-lines of the world’s deadliest epidemics – HIV, tuberculosis, Mpox and Covid-19, where Salim became universally in demand for his…

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MY FAMILY ARE FIGHTING OVER INHERITANCE – CAN I STAY NEUTRAL? Q My stepfather died two years ago, leaving his entire estate to my mother. During their marriage, they built up considerable wealth and generously gave each child – his children, their children together and my mother’s two children from her previous marriage – a farm. Now my siblings and stepsiblings are taking my mother to court, claiming they deserve part of what she inherited. She was the sole beneficiary of his will. I’m trying to stay neutral because I don’t want family conflict, but honestly, I can see their point. What does an 80-year-old woman need with such a fortune? Mary A Your mother and stepfather spent their lives building this wealth together. They already showed tremendous generosity by…

1 ON OUR RADAR 5 THINGS ABOUT NOVOCAINE 1 Sherry (Prey star Amber Midthunder) is the girl of Nathan Caine’s (Jack Quaid) dreams. When she’s kidnapped in a bank robbery, the mild-mannered bank teller – who is incapable of feeling physical pain thanks to a rare genetic abnormality – turns his condition into an advantage in his fight to rescue her. 2 Although it’s set in San Diego, California, the movie was filmed in Cape Town, Green Point and Paarl. 3 Directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen cast Jack after seeing his performance as Hughie in the twisted superhero series The Boys. To perfect his performance, Jack worked with stunt co-ordinator Stanimir Stamatov “to rewire his brain so that he could get punched and not flinch”, Robert says. 4 The…

WHILE the rest of the neighbourhood was still fast asleep, a young boy and his father would head out onto the dew-kissed grass, cricket bat and ball in hand. A barefoot Senuran Muthusamy would hold the bat while his dad, Krishna, crouched in front of him, inspecting his stance, telling him how to hold the bat and anticipate a delivery. “Keep your eye on the ball,” Krishna would say to his little boy. Bowling was something they perfected too – tricky spinners designed to baffle batters and force them into making mistakes. Weekend after weekend, father and son would head out to play – until tragedy struck. A heart attack claimed Krishna’s life when he was only 40 and Senuran was just 11 – but the lessons he learnt from…

HE’S an Oscar-nominated Hollywood star, she’s a billionaire reality star juggling business and motherhood, so making a relationship work can’t be the easiest. Ever since Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet started dating in 2023, their relationship has been under a microscope. And the rumour mill has been in overdrive recently with some sources saying the constant spotlight that comes with dating a Kardashian-Jenner has become too much for Timothée (29) and he’s called it quits. The couple were last seen together in early October when they watched a baseball game at the Yankees Stadium in New York. According to a well-placed source, the Wonka star has previously broken up with the brunette beauty, but Kylie (28) talked him into getting back together. “She’s crazy about him so that could well…

AS FAR as acting goes GARY OLDMAN’s repertoire is enough to make any thespian jealous. With a career spanning decades, he’s stepped into the shoes of villains, heroes, historic figures, forlorn lovers, everyday men and most recently as the cynical hygienically challenged special agent boss in Slow Horses. While it’s usually fans who collect memorabilia of their heroes’ shows and movies, it’s Gary (67) himself who has amassed his own quirky collection to remind himself of his past roles. It takes the form of soft felt dolls, which his wife Gisele Schmidt has commissioned over the years and were made by British artist Ed Mironiuk. Here is a very delighted Gary with some of his most famous characters.…