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You South Africa|10 September 2015SAYI LOVE our spread on Britain’s Queen Elizabeth (see page 8)! I was tempted to use the whole front section of the magazine for stories and pictures of her, but I always have to bear in mind that not everyone is a royalist and many readers prefer a mix of stories.Reading all the fascinating facts and fun information I didn’t know about the Queen made it a lovely escapist read. And given the way Elizabeth was brought up just shows how different the royals are today. I loved the fact she was taught not to “fidget” as a child – if anyone can get that right today, good luck to them!The change in the upbringing of little royals is mainly thanks to Princess Diana who started relaxing the protocol with…1 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015GIVE NEW MOM KATE A BREAKIT WAS a joyous high-society wedding and the British gentry turned out in all their finery to see and be seen. But it wasn’t the bride’s gorgeous gown, the exquisite décor or even the bizarre fascinators on display that had tongues wagging. The question on everyone’s lips was: “Where is Kate?”The duch*ess of Cambridge, was due to sit at the main table at the wedding of Prince William’s old Eton schoolfriend Bear Maclean to Daisy Dickson at the All Saints Church of England in Thurlestone, south Devon. But she didn’t show. Instead, Prince William arrived at the country affair with her 32-year-old sister, Pippa Middleton, in tow.This isn’t the first social event Kate (33) has opted out of since having children – she raised eyebrows with her absence at the…6 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015IT WAS SUCH A SHOCKSHE’S not sure what will be revealed when the court starts delving into her daughter’s life. But it doesn’t matter – she wants to know what happened to her child.She was surprised to hear sinister things might be revealed about her youngest – as far as Charlotte Eksteen was concerned her daughter, Anika Smit, was an innocent teenager who was brutally murdered in her father’s house more than five years ago, her body left with both hands hacked off.She could barely believe the Rapport newspaper headline that caught her eye on her way to the shop recently. It said something along the lines of “Mom to hear of daughter’s double life”“Can you imagine what a shock it was?” Charlotte says, tears welling up. “Double life. I thought, ‘What do they…6 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015I FOUND MY PASSION IN LIFETO MANY South Africans she’s the woman who wrote an impassioned letter President Jacob Zuma found impossible to ignore, and which put the spotlight on the drugs scourge devastating lives in Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg.But for Dereleen James (39) that letter was just the start. In the two years since then she’s been inspired to do even more – and her efforts have made her a hero in her community.Matilda* (65) can’t stop singing Dereleen’s praises. For more than a decade she’s had doors slammed in her face as she tried to seek help for her sons, Peter* (42) and James* (31), who were both drug addicts. In the end it was only Dereleen who would listen – and came up with a solution to her problem.“Everybody was turning…7 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015HE’S HOT ’S ON BOLT'S HEELSAS THEY sprinted towards the finish line a look passed between them. The world’s fastest man then crossed the line first, with the South African sensation not far behind.Days after this semifinal they were at it again – this time for the men’s 200 m finals. And although there was a bigger gap between them there was clearly still a connection.He and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt chatted before the final race, Anaso Jobodwana tells YOU over the phone from Zurich, Switzerland, where he is for the International Association of Athletics Federations Diamond League meeting.We’re speaking to him about his bronze medal win at the recent World Athletics Championship in Beijing, China, where he finished third after Bolt and American Justin Gatlin.His time of 19,87 seconds not only earned him a…5 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015TOP EMOJISwiftKey, a British company that creates keyboard apps for smartphones, released a report on the most popular emojis earlier this year. After examining more than one billion pieces of data featuring emojis, they found the following categories are the most popular:• Happy faces• Sad faces• Hearts• Hand gestures• RomanceIn April this year Instagram announced you could now hashtag emojis. In June the online marketing company Curalate found the most popular hashtagged emojis are:In July, Spredfast, a social media marketing company, tracked the use of emojis on Twitter for a day. The top five were:…1 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015WHAT IS A STROKE?A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks the blood supply to the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.Anyone, including children, can have a stroke. Unhealthy habits like smoking, drinking too much alcohol and not getting enough exercise can increase your chances of having a stroke, while treating high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes can reduce your risk.Signs and symptoms include sudden onset of the following:• Numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg.• Confusion or trouble speaking or understanding others.• Vision disturbance in one or both eyes.• Dizziness, trouble walking, or loss of balance or coordination.• Severe headache with no known cause.…1 min
You South Africa|10 September 20153 WAYS WITH MINCEMEXICAN MEATBALLS IN PASTA SAUCESERVES 4-6Preparation: 15 minRefrigerate: 15 minCooking: 25 min1 red onion, grated2 cloves garlic, crushed500-800 g lean beef mincezest of 1 lemon10 ml (2 t) paprika5 ml (1 t) ground cumin5 ml (1 t) chilli powderhandful freshly chopped parsley and coriander1 x 400 g jar of pasta sauceFrench loaf, sliced125 ml (½ c) Parmesan cheese, gratedPreheat the oven to 190 °C and grease a baking tray with a little oil.1 In a large bowl, mix the ingredients except the pasta sauce, French loaf and Parmesan. Mix well and form into golf ball-sized meatballs. Place the meatballs on the baking tray and refrigerate for 15 minutes.2 Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked and browned.3 Heat the sauce in a saucepan, add the meatballs and simmer…2 min
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You South Africa|10 September 2015SURVIVE A STROKEHE REMEMBERS waking up in the middle of the night with a pounding headache but he just took two painkillers and went back to sleep. The next morning Johan Groenewald couldn’t put on his tie because his left hand wouldn’t work properly.Nevertheless the 52-year-old accountant from Pretoria went to work because there were things to do. “But at the office I suddenly couldn’t write,” recalls Johan, who’s left-handed. “The pen kept fall- ing out of my hand. At teatime my colleagues pointed out I was holding my cup at an angle and spilling tea.“It was a shock because I didn’t know what was going on. The left side of my body had just given in.”Johan didn’t realise he was having a severe stroke. Shortly after teatime he collapsed and was…6 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015JAKE GYLLENHAAL1 FOR FATHERS Southpaw tells the story of champion boxer Billy Hope, a family man who goes off the rails after losing his wife, Maureen (Rachel McAdams), in a shooting incident. After his daughter (Oona Laurence) is taken away by social services he decides to get back into the ring in a bid to win back his child and his life. “[Director] Antoine Fuqua said to me he wanted this movie to be for the young men out there who never had a father figure” the 34-year-old actor explains. “To know that being a father is the most honourable job you can have in your life”2 BORN INTO SHOWBIZ Jake and his actress sister, Maggie (37), grew up in Los Angeles with their director father, Stephen (65), and producer and…3 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015YOUR STARSVIRGO23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBERAs a Virgo you’re good with detail, but in the process you may lose sight of the bigger picture. It’s time to look deeper and further, whether this applies to your goals, personal philosophy or outlook on life. Don’t be narrow in your thinking or anxious about exploring the unknown. Make an effort to read books that will stretch your mind and meet people who will open your eyes to broader perspectives.YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 44, 23, 27, 6, 15, 11LIBRASEP 23 – OCT 22Your love-life may be entering an exciting phase, which will be a welcome change if that area of your life has been a bit bleak lately. But it’s not a time to have high hopes of stability, so expect the unexpected and enjoy…5 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015ON-SCREEN SITUATIONSBONNIE AND JEREMYTHE VAM PIRE DIARIESTHE LESSON: Make sure you really want it. Bonnie always puts her friends first so we all know she must have really loved Jeremy to jeopardise her friendship with Elena. Because she’s such a good friend Elena gave them her blessing.MONA AN D MIKEPRETTY LITT LE LIARSTHE LESSON: Never start a relationship for the wrong reasons. Aria found out about Mike’s relationship with Mona by witnessing their PDA and questioned Mona’s motive for dating him. Would you still like your guy if he wasn’t your bestie’s brother? If not, stay away.…1 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015KIMBERLEY’S BIG HOLENEARLY 150 years ago, the site of the Big Hole was just another flat-topped hill. When word got around diamonds had been discovered, thousands of fortune-seekers, often armed with nothing more than picks, shovels and hope, descended on Kimberley and created what was for long considered the largest hand-dug excavation in the world.In 2005 a researcher found the hand-dug portions of the Jagersfontein and Bultfontein diamond mines in the Free State may have been deeper and larger in excavated volume.SOURCES: SHOWCAVES.COM, FACTSHUNT.COM, EXPERIENCENORTHERNCAPE.COM, HOWSTUFFWORKS.COM, GROUNDUP.ORG.ZA, BDLIVE.CO.ZA, THEBIGHOLE.CO.ZA, INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY OF HISTORIC PLACES: MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, VOLUME 4, WIKIPEDIA.ORG…1 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015SLOPE IT’S A SLIPPERY TO FUN!GET your swimming togs, sunblock and camera ready, because this summer we’re bringing you a thrilling, fun-filled ride you won’t want to miss! From mid-December to early February, South Africans will have the chance to experience the super-fast waterslide that is Slide The City. This huge aqua playground is being brought to seven venues around the country by YOU and its sister magazines Huisgenoot and Drum, in partnership with Nedbank.At 304 m it’s one of the longest commercial slides in the world and is sure to have kids (and grown-ups) shrieking in delight as they slip and slide their way to a 26-m pool.Get your tickets early!THE LOCATIONSThree street blocks will be closed off to set up the massive water slide. The locations that have been chosen have just the…3 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015TRUFFLES: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOWWhat are they?Truffles develop underground on the roots of trees, especially oak and hazelnut trees. “It’s like a mushroom but the proper word is fungus,” Western Cape entrepreneur Volker Miros explains.Young trees (saplings), eventually planted in orchards, are inoculated or “infected” with spores from the fungus in order to cultivate black truffles. “The fungus that infects the tree roots forms a symbiotic relationship with its host tree. For example, it ‘steals’ carbohydrates that the leaves produce and send down to the tree’s roots. But because it’s a symbiotic relationship, it also wants to keep that tree alive.”It’s up to truffle growers to nurture this delicate relationship by inoculating the tree with the fungus, but also ensuring all the necessary elements are available in the soil so that both the tree…2 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015IN A NEW YORK STATE OF MINDSHE enters the Courtyard Hotel in Sand-ton looking like a goddess. Heads turn as she walks by, stylish in a vibrant outfit, blue heels and perfect make-up that accentuates her beautiful eyes.“You’re even more beautiful in person,” a passing fan tells her. Actress Fikile Mthwalo politely thanks her.Regular comments like these from complete strangers is something she’s had to get used to since her role on Isidingo last year. She played Zak Khumalo, the sexy PA who proved too much of a distraction for her boss, Rajesh Kumar (Jack Devnarain).“Most of the comments from fans are positive,” Fikile (26) says. “But they do feel they can say whatever they want and it can be quite overwhelming.”But truth be told, she does seem to make people lose their inhibitions. When she…6 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015WINNING LETTEROBSERVATIONS OF LOVEI’VE found myself back in the dating game after the death of my husband more than a year ago. Back in my twenties I was led by my heart but being in my forties means I need to listen more to my head. In fact, this is easier said than done and I feel like a silly, young girl at times.This is a strange world where I’ve met quite a few single men who are in very unhappy relationships. Is it because they are settling or are they scared to be alone? It seems to me that life is too short to be anything less than happy.I’ve also discovered that men are treated badly by women just as we are treated badly by men. They too are taken…6 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015CROWNING GLORYNOT many of us can remember a time when she wasn’t queen of England. Yet at her birth nearly 90 years ago nobody thought she’d one day ascend the throne.After all, her father, Albert, was the second son of King George V – his brother, Edward, was supposed to succeed him. But when Edward chose his American divorcée lover over the title, Albert became King George VI – and Princess Elizabeth first in line to the throne.And since 1953, a year after her father’s death, the queen has proved to be one of the most selfless royals who’s ever lived. On 9 September she marks 63 years and seven months on the throne, becoming the longest-serving monarch in Britain, a record formerly held by her great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria, who…8 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015DEATH OF THE DUST LADYIT WAS one of the most defining photographs of the 9/11 tragedy: a woman dressed in smart business attire and pearls, covered from head to toe in dust. One minute Marcy Borders had been sitting in her office on the 81st floor of the World Trade Centre’s North Tower, and the next she was running for her life after a hijacked plane had slammed into the New York landmark.Marcy (then 28) got out just before the tower collapsed – and it was in these chaotic moments the famous picture was taken of her. She was one of the lucky ones who’ made it out alive. More than 2 600 weren’t so fortunate. And yet clearly survival came at a price. Her shell-shocked expression spoke volumes about the horrors she’d witnessed.In…6 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015FIND YOUR SMOOTH OPERATORFOR years it’s been the stable-but-somewhat-boring stalwart of the tech world found in millions of homes and offices around the globe. But since the strong growth of its more sexy rivals it needed to make a comeback and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.It seems Microsoft has now finally found its feet after a dismal effort in 2012 with Windows 8. Its recently released operating system Windows 10 has found favour among techies as well as normal people – especially those who are getting it for free.In the first month of release a whopping 75 million machines have been upgraded to the new operating system. So should you be upgrading your Microsoft machine too? Or should you be switching things up altogether and consider buying a trendy Apple device,…5 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015ALL EMOJIS AREN’T EQUALEmojis differ slightly depending on which operating system you use and which version it is. For example, the dancing emoji on Apple devices, which use the iOS operating system, is a woman in a red dress. Devices using Google’s newest Android operating system show a gender-neutral person with a rose in its mouth. Twitter, WhatsApp and Microsoft also use their own emoji designs.While there’s an underlying “language” that unite them, they’re all encoded by the Unicode Consortium. This NGO was created in 1990 to encourage the standardisation and development of Unicode, a program that codes text, allowing one operating system to understand text from another. Put simply, Unicode allows your iPhone to read an SMS from a Samsung.In 2010 the consortium encoded hundreds of emojis and has continued doing so,…1 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015WHAT THEY MEANEmojis can have different meanings depending on the context in which they’re used and the culture you’re in. For example:Folded hands/praying hands Depending on the context this emoji can be used to show you’re praying for someone or apologising – but some use it to symbolise a congratulatory high five.Information desk person The emoji depicts an information desk helper or being helpful but because she looks like she’s just flipped her hair, many use it to indicate sass.Bunny girls In Japan this emoji refers to bunny girls, which are like the Japanese version of Playboy Bunnies, but in other cultures women often use it when sending messages regarding a girls’ night out or if you’re going out dancing.Sleeping face with drool bubble Many people think the little drip is a…1 min
You South Africa|10 September 201520 ITEMS, 20 STYLESPLAN YOUR WARDROBEBlush comprises all shades of pink – and it’s not only for little girls and ballerinas. Wear it bravely with monochrome or in colour blocks together with bright colours.If pastels leave you cold play with bright colours that contrast favourably with black and white, or wear monochrome from head to toe. And enjoy spring’s lighter materials.Use the YOU 3D app to scan this page for easy one-click shoppingGO TO THE YOU SHOP AT SPREE.CO.ZA/ YOU OR GO TO YOU.CO.ZA AND CLICK ON SPREE FOR MORE WOMEN’S FASHION.STOCKISTS: COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN 087- 808-0080, EXACT 0860-005-439, FASHION EXPRESS 0860-101-048, FOREVER 21 021-555-3324, FOSCHINI 0860-104-764, JET 0800-203-925, LOVISA 021-551- 1051, MR PRICE 0800-21-25-35, QUEUE SHOES 021- 531-5450, SHOE CITY 0860-900-100, WOOLWORTHS 0860-022-002, YOU SHOP AT SPREE.CO.ZA/YOU (OR GO TO YOU.CO.ZA…1 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015FOX TROTINTERMEDIATEThe project isn’t difficult but does require some skill for the colour motifWILDLIFE motifs have become quite a trend in art, design – and knitwear! This foxy sweater is a classic knit with inset sleeves and a stylish saddle shoulder feature.MEASUREMENTSTo fit bust 81(91;101;111;121) cm Actual bust measurements 87,5(97,5;107,5;117,5;127,5) cm Length to back shoulder 58(59;60;63;65) cm Underarm sleeve length 43(43;44,5;44,5;45,5) cmMATERIALSNote: This sweater has been designed in a standard DK yarn. You can use any DK yarn of your choice, but make sure that you use the same quality of yarn throughout as some yarns are thinner than others and don’t wash and wear in the same way. Don’t forget to knit a tension square.• 6 (7;8;9;9) x 100 g balls of Elle Pure Gold DK in Petrol Shade No…10 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015No 12: THE MEDITERRANEAN DIETAFTER a week on the Mediterranean diet you will jump for joy when you discover that you don’t have to eat typical diet fare such as bland chicken or “rabbit food” because the variety is so great. Dieticians Dianne Ivison and Fiona Blankenberg, who devised the diet for us, give useful tips. “Never skip meals. It might cause you to overeat later in the day. Eat smaller meals more frequently – eating regularly throughout the day can help to control fluctuating blood glucose levels, which could cause food cravings.“Planning your meals for the week means food is more easily available and easier to prepare, and so helps you resist the urge for quick and unhealthy meals and snacks.”They also suggest you keep healthy snacks such as fruit and nuts close…4 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015LAUGH A LITTLEJUST SIGN HERELittle Johnny gets so good at forging signatures that he starts charging his friends to write absentee notes for them.One day the principal finds out about this and calls Little Johnny into the office.“Well, Johnny,” he says, “you’d better have a good excuse for me”“I do” Little Johnny replies, “but it will cost you”OH DEAR!An old man walks into a bar, sits down and starts crying.“What’s wrong?” the barman asks.The old man looks at him through teary eyes. “I married a beautiful woman two days ago” he says between sobs. “She’s a natural blonde, 25, intelligent, a marvellous cook, a meticulous housekeeper, extremely sensitive to my needs, my best friend and intensely passionate in bed”The barman stares at him for a moment. “But that sounds great!” he says.…3 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015ALWAYS YOUR FORTUNE TRUST TELLER‘NOW is the time to use those peacekeeping skills with your nearest and dearest,” read Allie. “Lucky colour blue; lucky number 5.”“Oh come on, Allie; you don’t really believe that stuff, do you? Your stars? Fortune tellers?” Kathy said with a laugh.“They’re often right” Allie retorted defensively. She never missed a day without consulting her horoscope before she turned to the news in The Herald.She knew the advice was sometimes a bit off the mark, like the time she was told to kiss and make up with her boyfriend when she didn’t have one of those at the time, but generally the advice was full of wisdom which could be applied to most situations.“I have an appointment with Araminta Jessop tomorrow, actually. She’s a famous fortune teller.”“And she’s going to…7 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015LITTLE MIXThey recently won the Teen Choice Award for breakout artists and in June launched their own perfume, Gold Magic. They also have a clothing range for kids and a book called Ready To Fly in which they recount their rise to fame. They have quite diff erent tastes in fashion. Perrie describes her style as Bohemian with a rock edge, while Jesy lo es anything “out there and cool”. F ashions from the ’90s inspire Leigh-Anne, while Jade says Minnie Mouse is her style icon.The girls have many uncanny links to one another. Jade’s mom and Leigh-Anne’s granny have the same name, Norma, and Jesy’s dad, Leigh-Anne’s brother and Perrie’s brother are all Johnny. Jade and Perrie grew up a five-minute drive from each other and have lots of friends…1 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015STREET swag1 JOGGERSThese sweatpants are dressy enough to be able to wear when you go out.2 ACCESSORIESAdd accessories to your swag look. It can be a cap or beanie or a backpack.3 PRINTED T-SHIRTBe comfy but still stylish. A printed T-shirt is a must.4 SHIRT TIED AROUND WAISTThe ’90s are back and so is wearing your shirt this way5 SLEEVELESS HOODIEThis item is so versatile. You can wear it over a jersey, on its own or under a top.STOCKISTS: ACKERMANS 0860-900-100, COTTON ON 011-230-2940, EXACT 0860- 005-439, JET 0800-203-925, MR PRICE 0800-212-535, SHOE CITY 0860-900-100,YOU SHOP AT SPREE.CO.ZA/YOU (OR GO TO YOU.CO.ZA AND CLICK ON SPREE), WOOLWORTHS 0860-022-002WE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PROVIDE ACCURATE PRICES BUT MISTAKES MAY OCCUR. YOU AND THE SUPPLIERS DO NOT BIND THEMSELVES TO THE PRICES PRINTED…2 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015MY FUN FARMTHE CONTENT CREATORSMarinda EngelbrechtPedro KrugerBELLAShe's a brainiac with a magic cloak that lets her fly.BONGIWhen his dummy glows, he disappears.BENNIEHe's scatterbrained and enjoys pulling pranks.BOLONGHe's Bongi's beloved pet, the "little dragon".FEATURES• FREE TO DOWNLOAD• Unique content that's fun and educational• Games, videos, read-along stories and sing-along songs• Expert partners: an occupational therapist, a children's theatre producer and a musical director• Safe content that can be accessed offline• Contains no ads• A small subscription fee unlocks all content• New content added every month• Search for 'My Fun Farm' in the iTunes App or Google Play stores…1 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015MADDY’S BIG BREAKFOR years Rosanne Stuart listened to people tell her how her daughter, Madeline, would never get anywhere in life. Sometimes when she walked down the street passersby told her that her child shouldn’t be allowed out in public.The reason? Madeline was born with Down’s syndrome.“Her doctors told me she’d never achieve anything,” Rosanne recalls. “At school sports days some of the parents didn’t want her to compete as they wanted their child’s team to win and Maddy wasn’t quick.”But look who’s in the fast lane now! At age 18, Madeline is an internationally renowned model with two big modelling contracts to her name and is about to appear on the runway at the prestigious New York Fashion Week.The teenager, who hails from Brisbane in Australia, has already appeared in a…5 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015HORROR OF THE GRANNY RIPPERHER neighbours knew her as a soft-spoken, gentle woman who they believed wouldn’t hurt a fly. Now they’re asking: how is it possible that for the past two decades Tamara Samsonova could have carried out such gruesome acts right under their noses? While they were with their families in their apartments the timid pensioner committed one grisly murder after the other. Not content with killing her victims, she also dismembered them and in some cases may have even eaten pieces of their bodiesIt’s a case that has shocked the world. As the ghastly details come spilling out, the 68-year-old Russian pensioner has become known as the “Granny Ripper”. Police believe over the past 20 years she may have killed as many as 21 people in St Petersburg, including her own…5 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015MY NIGHT INI watched . . . The Necessary Death Of Charlie Countryman – and I was pleasantly surprised. What an awesome movie!I nibbled on . . . Marie biscuits! Yes, I’m a health nut but I do binge. I can easily finish a whole packet when I’m in the mood.I called . . . my grandad – to hear how he’s doing.I shopped online for . . . motorbike accessories. I’m a biker at heart!I kissed . . . my whole family, starting with my beautiful wife, then my two boys and finally my precious little Yorkie.I listened to . . . the theme songs of Barney, Thomas The Tank Engine, Agi Bagi and Sophia The First. Parents will get it.I cooked . . . the most amazing, mouthwatering T-bone steak.…4 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015GAME, SET . . . LOVE!HERE it is – proof DRAKE (28) and SERENA WILLIAMS (33) are back on! The rapper and the tennis champ, who dated back in 2011 but broke up amid reports of Drake cheating, were spotted locking lips at a restaurant in Cincinnati following Serena’s win at the Women’s Tennis Association tournament.According to insiders the pair booked a private room where despite being joined by several pals they couldn’t keep their hands off each other, with Serena sitting on the Canadian rapper’s lap.There’s been talk of them hooking up for months, ever since Drake was seen cheering Serena on at Wimbledon. But sources tell gossip site TMZ that friends have warned her she could get hurt again. Sources close to Drake are say otherwise, insisting things are “different this time” and…3 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015Say what?!•SNOOKI’ hubby, Jionni LaValle (28), is apparently among the named and shamed on the Ashley Madison adultery website. But bizarrely the Jersey Shore spitfire is backing her man, with whom she has two kids. In an emotional Instagram post Snooki (27) writes how Jionni is “the most humble, respectful and most loyal soul I know” and she knows he’d “never cheat” on her “especially on a lame-ass website”. But insiders paint a different picture, saying their marriage is characterised by “knock-down fights”, mainly over Jionni’s love of partying. Oi.•KELLY OSBOURNE (30) has had another go at her former Fashion Police co-host Giuliana Rancic, branding the 41-year-old “a liar” and “not a good person”. They fell out in March after Giuliana came under fire for what was perceived to be a…2 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015Rhinos under fire• Since I was a small child, my ambition has been to save lives. Being a paramedic was the only career I ever planned and acted on – to be able to ride in an ambulance, get to the scene of gruesome crashes and help save family members, parents, siblings to the best of my ability.But on reading the story of rhinos Thandi and Thembi (YOU, 20 August), I wish nothing but ill on these poachers. In fact I’d love it if every poacher was shown no mercy, just as no mercy is shown to these poor, defenceless creatures.Greed is killing our country and our economy. The ways in which I envision punishment for these scumbag poachers goes against my training, values and beliefs, but I just can’t help myself.I…1 min
You South Africa|10 September 201510 FACTS ABOUT THE QUEEN1 Her husband, Prince Philip (94), is the oldest-ever male member of the British royal family.2 She uses her handbag to alert her staff that she’s ready to leave a venue. If she wants to leave in five minutes she puts her bag on the table and moves it from arm to arm to show her staff she’s tired of talking to someone.3 In 1982 Irishman Michael fa*gan climbed a drainpipe gutter at Buckingham Palace and broke into the queen’s bedroom. She woke up after he pulled back the curtains on her four-poster bed and immediately ran out of the bedroom and raised the alarm.4 She’s produced a Christmas message every year since becoming queen – except for 1969. That year she felt the public had seen enough of her…2 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015DROP-OUT TO MILLIONAIRE!HE LOOKS like he’s barely out of his teens so it’s hard to believe he’s a millionaire. But after chatting to him for just a few minutes it’s clear his boyish looks belie a drive and focus way beyond his years.At 23 Sandile Shezi is South Africa’s youngest self-made millionaire – and he did it with no formal training or qualifications. In fact, he’s a college dropout.What he did have when he took the leap into the world of stocks and foreign exchange trading three years ago was a desire to be a financial success, an entrepreneur’s willingness to takes risks and an amazing work ethic.He starts every day at 3 am and with that kind of dedication it’s not hard to see how he’s gone from knowing virtually nothing…6 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015JUST BROWSINGEDGEWindows 10 includes a new browser called Edge. It looks similar to the old Internet Explorer but it’s simplified and clean, and generally performs well. It’s a work in progress though – it has trouble running some websites and users have reported issues with Gmail, among others.GOOGLE CHROMEIf you’re plugged into the Google system (using Gmail, Google Drive and other related products developed by the tech giant), Chrome is for you. It’s speedy and stable and syncs your info across devices. The Chrome store also offers thousands of browser extensions to make your browser work for you (for example, you can download one to block pop-up ads, create to-do lists, and save useful articles in one place to come back to later).MOZILLA FIREFOXMozilla’s offering is constantly updated, has tons of…1 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015DO YOU GET THE PICTURE?AS THE deadline for my story looms it seems the minutes are speeding by faster than usual.My news editor is quite chilled but that familiar pressure just won’t go away.But when I realise I’m having so much fun with this story because it’s such a great trend to research I nearly forget my stress.And pretty soon it’s finished and gets a thumbs up from the powers that be.I, like practically everyone I know, can tell my life story in pictures – or rather emojis – these days. There seems to be a cute little character to perfectly capture any emotion or mood no matter how bad, sad or funny.Tripped in front of my colleagues?Finding my fall hilarious? Or pretending you didn’t notice and that you didn’t laugh?There’s no end to…3 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015Is protecting your future on your to-do list?IT WAS two days before Christmas and Steve* and his wife, Cheryl*, were watching their two sons, aged seven and five, playing soccer in the garden. Later Cheryl called the boys in. Steve remembers that Cheryl asked him to take care of bathing the kids while she cooked dinner.Suddenly he felt strangely confused, barely able to answer her and unable to move his limbs. The rest of the evening is a blur.A series of tests at a hospital confirmed that, at age 33, Steve had had a minor stroke.“I was afraid,” he says. “I couldn’t talk properly and the left side of my body was numb. Still, I tried to tell myself that my fear was ridiculous. I was young and a healthy, active guy.“So, when the doctors confirmed the…2 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015TAKE FIVE * 5 MEALS FOR 5 DAYS FOR 4 PEOPLE UNDER R300CHEESY LENTIL AND MINCE BURGERSERVES 4Preparation: 15 minCooking: 15-20 minHAMBURGERS250 g lean beef mince250 ml (1 c) cooked brown lentils1 chilli, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 egg60 ml (¼ c) oatssalt and freshly ground pepper150 g mozzarella, cut into 4 slicesYOGHURT125 ml (½ c) plain yoghurt2 spring onions, choppedBURGER4 bread rolls30 g lettucePreheat the oven to 200 °C. Line a baking sheet with foil and grease with nonstick spray.1 Hamburger Mix all the ingredients except the mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture in 4 and shape each part into a large ball. Insert a slice of mozzarella into the middle of each ball and shape into a hamburger patty.2 Arrange the patties on the baking sheet and cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes or…5 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015SPRING BUNSTHE LOW BUNHOW TOApply straightening balm from the mid-lengths to the ends and blow-dry while brushing through. Pull your hair into a high ponytail and twist the ends around the elastic to create a bun. Secure with a hair-grip. Rub a little matte clay into your palms and apply where necessary to smooth down any fluff and tame fly-away bits. Finish off the look by spraying firm hold finish hairspray on your hair from a distance.KEY PRODUCTSTHE BRAID-BUN COMBOHOW TOStart by rubbing matte clay into the palms of your hands, then smoothing it onto your hair to tame any fluff. Create separate sections in your hair for the bun and the braids. Braid the separate sections to start building the style. After finishing each braid, seal with a few squirts…1 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015ASK DR LOUISEI SHOULDN’T BE HAPPY WHEN MY FRIEND IS DEADQ My best friend died a few months ago and whenever I’m happy I feel guilty that I’m smiling after his death. So I feel sad and upset often.I’m in Grade 9 in a small school and I really like it, but whenever I’m in class I just want to sleep. Actually I want to sleep all the time. I always feel tired. Sometimes at night I start to cry because I miss my friend so much. I haven’t told my mom or dad about this.My parents are divorced and I stay with my mom. She works long hours, so I don’t want to bother her. My dad tries his best to see my sister, brother and I when he can.I try…5 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015YOUR MONEY SORTED WHEN WILLS TURN INTO A HEADACHECONFIDENTIALITYWhen someone dies their will is no longer confidential, says Erik Troost of African Mutual Trust in Paarl. Generally heirs and the guardians of minor heirs are informed about the contents of the will. This can happen in one of several ways: personally, telephonically or by letter or email.Executors are not obliged to provide heirs with a copy of a will but this is common practice.ACCESS TO A WILLAnyone can go the office of the Master of the High Court in the region where the person died to confirm if the estate’s been reported and a valid will lodged. You can read the will on file and/or order a copy.The Master’s website has details of the application form to complete if you want a copy, which currently costs R4,50.Anyone can…3 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015CHILL OUTA All agesD DrugsH HorrorL LanguageN NudityP PrejudicePG Parental guidanceS SexV ViolenceLISTEN TO THIS!WONDALAND PRESENTS: THE EEPHUS VARIOUS ARTISTSWe want more! This six-track EP is an eclectic mix of tunes by artists signed to Janelle Monáe’s label, Wondaland Records. It features Janelle’s hit single Yoga and two versions of Jidenna’s smash hit Classic Man, including the Kendrick Lamar-assisted remix. There are also new tracks from US funk duo Deep Cotton and Roman GianArthur. The only problem is most fans probably have half the EP on their tracklists already. Maybe it’s time for a full-length Wondaland album.NEW ON THE BIG SCREENDARK PLACESDrama. With Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult. Director: Gilles Paquet-Brenner. 16LVD. Opens on 11 September.Neurotic, tough-as-nails Libby Day tries to contact her brother who’s in jail for murdering his whole…2 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015BOOKS THAT HOOKORIENTBy Christopher Bollen, HarperCollins R241*Orient is, for the most part, a quiet place to live. Perched on the northernmost tip of Long Island far from the lights and sirens of New York, its residents have lived in peace for generations, their biggest concerns the Sycamore High senior picnic, the Muldoons’ end-of-summer celebrations, the movements of the tide and the slow changing of the seasons.When a teenage drifter called Mills arrives amid an influx of arty Manhattanites, he finds himself tarred with the same brush of suspicion as all the other newcomers. When bodies start turning up and Mills becomes the prime suspect he’s forced to team up with Beth – a native only recently returned from the city – to identify the killer, and of course stirs up some of…3 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015OH, BROTHER!WHEN Jade (15) realised she had a crush on Tyler, her good friend Hannah’s 17-year-old-brother, she couldn’t believe it. She’d known Tyler for as long as she could remember. He used to hide their dolls and pull their hair. Now all of a sudden that annoying boy was giving her butterflies! She couldn’t stop thinking about him!BUT WHY HIM? SERIOUSLY . . . WHY?“We can’t choose who we have a crush on” psychologist Janine Rod says. Research has shown it’s all down to a combination of chemicals in our brain - sometimes it only takes seconds” Throw in the fact you see them pretty often and it becomes easy for feelings to develop – especially once you add in his smile and that time you saw him trying to hide…3 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015South Africa’s national symbolsOUR country’s national emblems serve as symbols that bind our diverse nation together. These emblems create visible, audible or iconographic portrayals of South Africans’ shared culture. Let’s learn more about the national flag, coat of arms, anthem and natural symbols of our country.NATIONAL FLAGThe national flag of the Republic of South Africa was adopted in 1994 and flew officially for the first time on 10 May 1994 when Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as president.The central design of the flag, starting with a “V” shape at the flagpole and flowing towards the end of the flag in a horizontal band, can be interpreted as the confluence of the diverse elements of our society. They move forward together on a path of unity.NATIONAL ANIMALSA’s national animal, the springbok, has lent its name…5 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015JAMIE’S CRISIS OF CONFIDENCEHE’S got a newly trimmed-down waistline, his face radiates good health but, curiously there’s also a new nerviness in his demeanour. Is Jamie Oliver in the throes of a midlife crisis? Yes, the British superchef confirms, as he approached his 40th birthday earlier this year there were certainly signs of a classic man wobble. Being Jamie, there weren’t any dolly birds or newly purchased Lamborghinis. Instead, he decided, what he needed to do was totally transform his life.He says he barely slept more than three or four hours a night in his twenties and thirties, what with his four kids, 62 restaurants, 19 bestselling cookbooks, saintly campaign work and an estimated net worth of £150 million (R3 billion). But 15 months ago he had a bit of a freak-out when…10 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015QUEST FOR HOMEGROWN TRUFFLESIT’S not the prettiest food to ever grace the dinner table. At first glance, the black truffle looks like a hunk of charcoal and some might pull up their noses at its distinctive earthy aroma. It may be wrinkly and smelly but cook it with other ingredients and magic happens. It’s been hailed as “the diamond of the kitchen” – and it’s for this reason that food lovers are willing to fork out thousands for the delicacy.France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Greece and Turkey are all known for their truffles. South Africa? Not so much. It was always claimed that we didn’t have the right climate to cultivate the sought- after fungus. But now Western Cape businessman Volker Miros and a handful of farmers and entrepreneurs are out to prove this…5 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015MAN U’S NEW GREAT HOPETHE English Premier League hasn’t seen this kind of confidence and swagger from a newbie since Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Manchester in 2003. And like the Portuguese player, Manchester United’s hot new recruit is proving he has the talent to match the talk.Memphis Depay helped his new side sail through to the group stages of the Champions League thanks to his recent performance in the first leg of their match against Belgian club Bruges.The 21-year-old Dutch winger quickly showed he deserved to wear the covetedNo 7 jersey Ronaldo once donned – a jersey he’d requested on signing with the Red Devils for a reported £25 million (then R475 million).The comparisons to Ronaldo have flattered Memphis but he believes he has a long way to go. “I’m only 21,” he says.…6 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015WERE NICK’S TEARS FOR REAL?WAS the emotional visit by Bobbi Kristina Brown’s boyfriend NICK GORDON to his late girlfriend’s grave all just a tacky set-up?Yes, according to a National Enquirer report. The US tabloid claims Nick was paid $40 000 (R520 000) for the photos that show him kissing the tombstone in the Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, New Jersey, taking pictures and crying.They claim Nick (25) is broke and needs money to pay his legal fees. He faces a $10 million (R130 million) lawsuit from Bobbi Kristina’s conservator, Bedelia Hargrove.The lawsuit claims he killed the daughter of rapper Bobby Brown and the late Whitney Houston after giving her a “toxic co*cktail” of drugs and “putting her face down in a tub of cold water, causing her to suffer brain damage”. But other sources say…1 min
You South Africa|10 September 2015Biebs lands Selena lookalike!IT’S pretty clear JUSTIN BIEBER (21) has a type . . . one that looks like his ex, Selena Gomez! The pop star is widely reported to be wooing former Playboy model XENIA DELI (25), who stars in the music video for his new song, What Do You Mean. The pair were spotted walking hand in hand into a piano bar in Los Angeles recently. At one point the Canadian sat behind the piano and started serenading the brunette beauty, belting out a rendition of The Beatles’ Let It Be as she cosied up to him on the bench.He also shared a cute Instagram photo of them playing footsie under the piano, before deleting it. A week earlier, Xenia, who is from Moldova, was seen in another of Justin’s Instagram…3 min
