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You South Africa|26 Aug 2021EditorI GOT on the scale this morning and it wasn’t pretty. It’s been a while but I decided I couldn’t avoid it any longer – my jeans are far too snug for comfort.What made this different from other times I hopped on the scale (and felt dejected by what it showed) is that I’m being far more forgiving towards my body now. It’s been a rough year and a half and, quite frankly, it’s been really hard not to reach for something sweet just to get through the day.But I’m going to try to be more conscious about what I eat and ask whether it’s serving me to have another rusk or glass of wine.I’m not sure how well it’s going to go (it’s deadline and I’m craving chocolate!) but…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021CELEBRATING WOMEN’S MONTHThis women’s month, let’s remember who we are. A woman of substance doesn’t allow herself to be defined by who her man is, where he works, what he’s achieved or what he drives. She instead creates an identity for herself.We must refuse to let men dictate terms to us, terms that seek to divert us from our passions, from designing our own legacies. Men who want to dim our lights are unworthy of our love.But for men to take us seriously, we must take ourselves seriously. It begins with not being trophies of men. It begins with refusing to be reduced to subordinate roles. We must do what defines us. If you’re a writer, then write. If you’re a poet, then perform. Whatever you are, let the world know you…2 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021THE NOOSE TIGHTENS‘I’M HOLDING PRINCE ANDREW ACCOUNTABLE FOR WHAT HE DID TO ME’AGRENADE waiting to go off is how one lawyer described it – and he wouldn’t be wrong.Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s bombshell civil lawsuit against Prince Andrew (61) hasn’t only made world headlines but has shaken the British monarchy to the core again.Queen Elizabeth’s second son, disgraced and stripped of most of his royal duties, could find himself further in the wilderness as the House of Windsor figures out how to deal with the latest crisis.Virginia (48), an American now living in Australia with her husband, Robert, and three children, accuses Andrew of battery, sexual assault and emotional distress stemming from when she was a teen.She claims she was “lent out” to Andrew by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and engaged in…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021I HAD TO CLEAR MY NAMESHE’D always dreamt of becoming a teacher, like her mother and grandmother before her.She wanted to stand in front of a class, help children discover their talent and instil a love of languages in young minds.But after 20 years as a teacher, Carin Pinkham’s dream turned into a nightmare when she was accused of assaulting five Grade 4 boys at Kommando Primary School in Brakpan on Gauteng’s East Rand. She was told to leave the premises and was later dismissed.For the next two years Carin tried to prove her innocence – and she recently succeeded.“My name was dragged through the mud. I lost friends. But never once did I stop fighting these charges because I knew I was innocent,” Carin (50) tells YOU.She finally won her case on appeal when…5 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021FALLEN!IT WAS like watching a movie being made in real time: smoke rising from the US embassy as staff hastily burnt classified documents before fleeing, helicopters swarming overhead.The airport was so clogged with people desperate to flee they blocked the runway, some even clinging to the sides of planes that were trying to take off. Crowds stormed up aircraft steps that buckled under the weight as people fought to get on board.Afghanistan is a country in crisis as a controversial 20-year war comes to an end. The return of the Taliban – a regime that overtook Afghanistan with breathtaking speed, claiming city after city in little more than a month until it reached the capital, Kabul – has struck fear in the hearts of many Afghans.Afghanistan’s president, Ashraf Ghani, fled…6 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021WEAR IT 4 WAYSELEVATED EASELooking for an easy way to take your look from basic to chic? Simply pair a trench coat with jeans and white kicks.ERRAND GEARJeans and knits teamed with white sneakers are on trend. This comfy combo is just what you need for running chores.MONOTONE MAVENBlack and white are true classics. They’re versatile and can easily be styled for any occasion. A pleather or leather jacket and a textured cami will give this trend a rock-star edge, and it’s perfect for day-to-night looks.PRINT PERFECTIONShow off your vibrant side by styling white sneakers with a printed dress and a denim jacket. This nifty look can easily take you from work to play.…2 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021TREATMENTSThere are several ways in which scars can be treated, but not all of them will work for everyone. It’s important for patients to be aware of the treatments’ limited efficacy and set reasonable expectations.FILLERS These are used by dermatologists to safely and efficiently plump depressed scars. Hyaluronic acid (a natural substance that’s found in the body), has become the most common skin or tissue filler due to its low allergenicity and suitability for the body. It can be injected into the skin, where it appears to have longer-term effects by helping to generate collagen (also naturally found in the body) in cells that help connect the skin, keeping it intact and providing filling where needed.SCAR SURGERY Dermatologists do this minor surgery to treat acne scars that are quite prominent.…2 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021RULES FOR SURVIVALMy advice is not to press on the bruise. There are so many little things that hurt every day, and you can either press on them and follow them to their desperately sad conclusions or consciously resist that urge.Especially in the first few weeks, don’t go down that path. There’s plenty of time to think all of those thoughts. But give yourself some time to recover from the shock before you start processing all the big stuff.Think up some rules of survival for yourself for the first few weeks, while you’re coming to terms with your loss. Here are a few that helped me. Treat yourself really gently. You have just been through the worst thing. Cut yourself some slack. This is true emotionally, of course, but also physically. I…2 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021How to avoid being swindled with petsDURING the pandemic a host of undesirable practices have taken root. With many people spending more time at home and more inclined to fork out money online to acquire four-legged or feathered friends, there’s been a sharp increase in online pet fraud around the world. The best way to avoid being swindled in this way is to be alert to the warning signs.WHAT TO DO● Don’t rely on online photos. If you can, visit the pet personally before paying anything. Make an appointment with the prospective seller and if it’s in another town, ask someone who lives there to go. Most legitimate breeders welcome a visit.● If the breeder has puppies, kittens or birds and you can’t visit the animal personally, request a video call. Then ask to see the…4 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021YOUR STARSVIRGO23 AUG – 22 SEPTIT’S TIME TO TACKLE THAT PENDING PROJECTIf you’re a typical Virgo, it ought to be in your nature to be a naturally tidy and very organised person. But there may be that one project you’ve been putting off and this might just be the perfect time to tackle it, as your mind is currently quite focused. Your sense of satisfaction and accomplishment will be much greater than the effort required to complete it. Once done, you’ll somehow find the money to treat yourself to a much-desired item or treat.YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 34, 28, 9, 31, 44, 8LIBRA23 SEPT – 22 OCTA family member needs your support and you may be required to give them your undivided love and attention. Being there for this person right now…5 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021Army of the DeadHorror thriller.Six years after a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, the city has been quarantined from the rest of America.When billionaire Bly Tanaka (The Wolverine’s Hiroyuki Sanada) learns the government plans to nuke the place, he hires mercenary Scott Ward (Dave Bautista from Guardians of the Galaxy) to go into the quarantined zone and retrieve $200 million from a safe in his casino.Scott and his team only have 32 hours before the city is destroyed. If they succeed, they get a cool $50 million for their trouble. The only catch is that Scott’s estranged daughter, Kate (Ella Purnell from Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children), insists on joining the team when she learns a friend has gone into the city.Will their brains all end up as zombie chow?This movie has…2 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021Billie EilishON NEW ALBUMHappier Than Ever is the follow-up to her Grammy-winning 2019 debut, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?.The 19-year-old says the 14-track album will give people more insight into her life. “I have such a loud personality that makes people feel like they know everything about me, and they literally don’t at all,” she told Vevo.Happier Than Ever addresses the pressures of fame as well as many of the pressing issues facing young women, such as sexual coercion.In an Instagram post Billie, who again worked with her producer brother, Finneas, said she “grew so much in the process of making this album and experienced so much self-realisation”.She hopes it will empower her fans.“I hope people break up with their boyfriends because of it. And I hope…3 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021The AngelSHE was so broke, but she’d have to buy something to eat. All she could afford was a packet of chips. There was a single bottle of cheap white wine in her fridge. She had R100 until the end of the month, two weeks away.If only her car hadn’t broken down. The repairs took all her cash. Her credit card was over the limit.To think she had, as a cash-strapped student, looked forward so eagerly to earning her own salary. Little did she know how expensive just surviving would be. No nice new car. All she could afford was a secondhand jalopy. Rent swallowed half her month’s earnings.There was no time to walk, the all-night café at the filling station was too far. At least her fuel tank wasn’t down…7 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021AROUND THE WORLDTURKEYHONEY PRODUCTION AFFECTED BY FIRESTurkey, one of the world’s major producers of honey, has been hit hard by wildfires that have swept across the southern and western coastal regions of the country.Many hives and pine trees, which bees depend on to collect honeydew and produce a special pine-based honey, have been reduced to ashes.Beekeepers in the region estimate that 80% of the area, which comprises almost half of Turkey’s total beekeeping centres, has been affected by the fires. Some 3 000 bees were destroyed in the southwestern province of Mugla alone.BOLIVIALAKE POOPÓ DRIES UPLake Poopó, home to many plants and animals and the second-largest lake in this South American country, has completely dried up.Scientific studies show years of climate change and excessive irrigation by people who used water from the…3 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021THIS WEEK IN HISTORYAn adult flamingo stands among grey flamingo chicks in a pen near Montpellier, southern France. The birds are tagged and monitored annually to track the evolution of the species.On this day South African athlete ZOLA BUDD broke the women’s 5 000m world record at London’s Crystal Palace, a record set 16 years earlier by Norway’s Ingrid Kristiansen.She finished in a time of 14:48.07, 10 seconds faster than Kristiansen’s time.Barefooted Budd was only 19 years old when she broke the record – but more surprisingly, no one knew she was taking part until she stepped up to the starting line.Budd was a controversial (see Word of the Week) sports star at the time.Just a year before, she was booed by the crowd after she accidentally collided with American runner and fan-favourite…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021THE PRISON COMPLEXMandela was in solitary confinement several times – locked up without company, exercise and even food. “I found solitary confinement the most forbidding aspect of prison life,” he said. “There was no end and no beginning; there’s only one’s own mind, which can begin to play tricks.”BED AND LINENFor the first 10 years, Madiba had no bed or mattress – only three thin, threadbare blankets, a sisal mat and a felt mat of about 2,5cm thick. To make the hard floor more comfortable, prisoners would lay the felt mat over the sisal one.CLOTHING“I had a pair of shorts, a sleeveless shirt and no socks and underwear, which was very humiliating,” Madiba said about his early prison clothes. Prisoners of other races got long trousers, but black inmates were given shorts…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021WHAT CAN WE DO?In 2015 nearly 200 nations signed up to the Paris Agreement, with the aim of reducing emissions to keep global warming below 2°C this century and to further efforts to keep it below 1,5°C. The new assessment report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) leaves no room for wishful thinking.“Is it still possible to limit global warming to 1,5 degrees? The answer is yes, but unless there are immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions of all greenhouse gases,” says Maisa Rojas Corradi, one of the authors of the report.We can all play our part in reducing carbon emissions by using energy-efficient lightbulbs, driving less, saying no to fast fashion and rethinking our food choices.“This isn’t about remote science – it’s about where we live and work,” says SA…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021MESSI BY NUMBERS$83,5 million (R1,2 billion) What he earned at Barcelona last year672 Goals scored in his 778 appearances for Barcelona6 Ballon d’Or awards won73 Goals scored in the 2011-12 season, the most by a player in the European league18years, 357 days Age when he made his first Fifa World Cup appearance for Argentina2011 Year he became the first player to score and assist in six different club competitions in a calendar year. He repeated the feat in 2015.1,7 m His height. His short stature earned him the nickname La Pulga, Spanish for flea…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021Behind the scenes of White LiesHe’s been a familiar face on our TV screens for years, but now actor MAURICE PAIGE is going behind the scenes as assistant director of the movie White Lies.The movie, which is being filmed in Cape Town, is about a Stellenbosch family whose patriarch lives a double life. “Deon Speelman is a businessman who also has a dark side – in the crime world he’s known as Data,” says Ashley Pienaar, scriptwriter and director.The cast includes actor and singer LOUKMAAN ADAMS, who plays the part of patriarch Deon Speelman, and Arendsvlei regulars IVAN ABRAHAMS and KAYLENE BERGSTEDT.The movie explores human trafficking and gang violence on the Cape Flats and is due for release in November.…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021IN PRAISE OF MASKSI quite like the mystery of masks. It’s no longer, “How are you?” when you see a pair of half-familiar eyes, but, “Who are you?” There’s also the risk of giving offence to a dear friend as you sail past them in the shopping mall.But there are more upsides than you can poke a stick at. Just think about it. No more colds and flu after queuing at the hypermarket on a patch marked, “Stand here”. No germs flying up your nose as you jostle your trolley through the narrow aisles in search of a two-for-one bargain. The coughing, the sneezing and guttural clearing of throats are no more a threat to your health: the dreaded virus has no chance of sailing up your nostrils and creeping its way down…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021IN BRIEFI agree with Arlene Chaperon’s letter about the difficulty of opening bottles (YOU, 5 August). I’ve cut my fingers badly trying to open bottle tops and packaging. As for plastic tubes of hand cream, if you don’t cut them open when you can’t get any more out of the opening you waste a hell of a lot of the product.SHARON KRITZINGER, EMAILI recently bought YOU’s Did You Know? Our Awesome Planet. This magazine is so educational and it made the lockdown period shorter. It’s as if I travelled to places in the comfort zone of my own home. Thank you for the wonderful tour. I can’t wait for the next edition.SHALONGO AMUNYELA, GROOTFONTEINCovid? Avoid the screaming abdabs. Grab the fab jabs from the labs! Take it from me.BABS, SMS When…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021ANDREW’S DESCENT INTO DISGRACE1999 A FRIENDSHIP IS FORGEDAndrew meets US financier Jeffrey Epstein through British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, whom Andrew knows from university and whom Epstein is dating. Andrew spends time on Epstein’s Caribbean island, Little Saint James, and invites Epstein and Ghislaine to a party at Windsor Castle in 2000. He also takes them to Royal Ascot.2001 THAT INCRIMINATING PHOTOAndrew is photographed in Ghislaine’s London town house, his hand around 17-year-old Virginia Roberts’ waist. He claims he can’t recall the occasion and suggests it’s a fake pic. “Nobody can prove whether or not that photograph has been doctored.” And it’s just not him, he adds. “I’m not one to, as it were, hug. And public displays of affection aren’t something I do.”2006 PARTY TIMEAllegations of sex trafficking emerge against Epstein yet he’s…3 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021SHUFFLING THE PACK‘POLITICALLY THERE IS NO ONE THE PRESIDENT REALLY UPSET WITH THIS RESHUFFLE’FINALLY it seemed he would wield the axe and cut out the dead wood. After we’d watched cabinet ministers squabbling as parts of our country went up in smoke during the recent unrest, one thing seemed clear: heads needed to roll.Political analysts had long questioned why President Cyril Ramaphosa was taking so long to reshuffle his cabinet. Perhaps now, many believed, he would rejuvenate the structure tasked with making the country work well.And yet when the president unveiled his new cabinet the general reaction from political pundits was disappointment. Instead of the ruthless clear-out that was expected, Ramaphosa seemed to be playing a game of musical chairs.There were several high-profile changes, of course.Finance minister Tito Mboweni stepped down and…4 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021PEAR PERFECTIONMALVAPUDDING WITH POACHED PEARSThe pears are poached in rooibos syrup, then included in the malva pudding, a SA favourite. To save time, you can use canned pears.SERVES 6-8 PREPARATION: 20 MIN COOKING: ABOUT 1 HOURPEARS60ml (¼c) sugar500ml (2c) rooibos teajuice of 1 lemon2 cinnamon sticks4 pears, peeledMALVA PUDDING500ml (2c) cake floura pinch of salt10ml (2t) baking powder100g soft butter250ml (1c) light brown sugar2 eggs45ml (3T) apricot jam20ml (4t) vinegar5ml (1t) bicarbonate of soda200ml milkSAUCE125ml (½c) of the cooking liquid60ml (¼c) brown sugar60ml (¼c) each cream and milk50g butter10ml (2t) corn flour, mixed with 15ml (1T) waterTO SERVEcustard or ice creamPreheat the oven to 170°C. Grease a large bread tin or a 20cm cake tin with nonstick spray.1 Pears Put all the ingredients, except the pears, in a pot. Bring to…8 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021REPAIR YOUR SKINWHEN you’re injured, the body works hard to mend the affected area. A layer of cells and collagen forms over the damaged area to form scar tissue. And although scars are mostly harmless, they can be unsightly and unwanted.Scars can be painful, itchy, disfiguring and even disabling. The appearance of scars can also cause emotional and psychological distress.There are different types of scars and different ways of treating them. With most treatments, scars can be decreased in size and visibility.Many treated scars become dramatically less visible over time so it’s worth tackling them.…1 min
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You South Africa|26 Aug 2021WHAT’S IN A NEWSLETTER?IT’S astonishing how much information there is in the world. And so little time to discover it all! That’s why email newsletters can be an amazing way to find the gems you may have missed.YOU’s newsletters are carefully curated to bring you the best of the week’s features in various categories. Sign up now – they’re free and easy to access.YOU SNAPSHOTWhat’s in it? Keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the world with a selection of the best local and international stories.Wonderfully wacky tales, touching human interest stories, money matters, essential advice and more – the YOU Snapshot newsletter features a variety of free and subscriber-only articles for you to enjoy.When does it come out? DailyYOU FOODWhat’s in it? Packed with tasty, easy-to-whip-up recipes that won’t…2 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021chucklesBUSINESS SIGNS Plumber: “We repair what your husband fixed.” Pizza shop: “Seven days without pizza makes one weak.” In a non-smoking area: “If we see you smoking we will assume you’re on fire and take appropriate action.” On a butcher’s window: “Let me meat your needs.” At a car dealership: “The best way to get back on your feet – miss a car payment.” Outside a hotel: “Help! We need inn-experienced people.” Inside a bowling alley: “Please be quiet, we need to hear a pin drop.”SISTERLY SUPPORTAndy says to his mom: It’s not fair. I was just about to fight Shaun when Faith threw rotten eggs at me. Their mom asks: Faith, why did you do that?“I was egging him on,” little Faith replies.ALTAR CALLOne Sunday, little Johnny is misbehaving…5 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021TV MOVIES / THURSDAY 26 AUGUST – WEDNESDAY 1 SEPTEMBERBRILLIANT / EXCELLENT / WORTHWHILE / SO-SO / IF YOU MUST A Allages D Drugs H Horror L Language N Nudity P Prejudice PG Parentalguidance S Sex V ViolenceTHURSDAY MYSTERY 101: WORDS CAN KILL ★★★★ 2019, 90 min, PG13, M-Net, 04:30. Crime drama. The third film in the series. When a guest at a college book festival is killed, a literature professor and a police detective clash after the cop arrests the lecturer’s father for the murder. Jill Wagner, Kristoffer Polaha.FRIDAY ELLA ENCHANTED ★★★ 2004, 96 min, PG, e.tv, 14:30. Fantasy adventure. Based on the book by Gail Carson Levine. A young woman is put under a spell to be constantly obedient, which she must hide from her awful stepfamily. Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy. FIVE ELEMENTS NINJAS ★★★★ 1982, 107…7 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021BILLIE THE RECORD-BREAKER!Youngest person to win all four top awards at the Grammys In 2020, aged 18, she won best new artist, song of the year, record of the year and album of the year. Youngest female artist to have a No 1 album in the UK. Youngest person to write and perform a James Bond theme song. She wrote No Time to Die for the 2021 film. It won a Grammy for best song written for visual media. First artist born in the 2000s to have a No 1 album in the US with When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? Youngest person to appear on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list with earnings of $53 million (about R761m) in 2020.…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021Leading through kindnessEVERY year on 18 July, people around the world are encouraged to follow the example set by former SA president Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) and to make a difference in the lives of others.Madiba, as he’s also known, was a leader known for his generosity, tolerance and above all, his dedication to the reconciliation and unity of all SA’s people.He strove to have a positive impact in everything he did. In this spirit, Mandela Day is a celebration of his life and his vision of a better life for all. It’s an opportunity for all South Africans and companies to reach out to community organisations to help those who care for others on a daily basis.Madiba was such a special leader that in 2009 the United Nations (UN) decided to create…7 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021‘Tent Olympics’ brings hope for Syrian childrenAS THE Tokyo Olympics was ending earlier this month, 120 boys from refugee camps in Syria held their own version of the global sporting event.Supervised by adults, children aged between eight and 14 from 12 refugee camps competed in hurdles, gymnastics, volleyball, badminton,martial arts and even horse racing, using wooden cut-outs of horses’ heads.As the day event, which took place in Idlib, a city in northwestern Syria, drew to a close, participants stepped up to the podium for their medals.“We had such fun,” said 12-year-old Walid Mohammed al-Hassan. “I won second place in the long jump.”Millions of families and children in Syria have been displaced and are without homes, schools, hospitals and food due to the ongoing civil war in the country.They now live in refugee camps where they receive…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021FIVE QUICK QUESTIONS1 What country did Mahatma Gandhi move to in 1893?2 In which city would you find Charles de Gaulle Airport?3 This is the logo for which social-media app?4 True or false: Skateboarder Sky Brown is Britain’s youngest Olympic medal winner?5 What currency is used in the United Arab Emirates?SOURCES: BBC.CO.UK, BBC.COM, BBC.CO.UK, THECONVERSATION.COM, DAILYSABAH.COM, NBCNEWS.COM, ALJAZEERA.COM, EDITION.CNN.COM, DAILYMAIL.CO.UKGALLO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES, GALLO IMAGES/AFP, SHUTTERSTOCK/GREATSTOCK, NASA, KSNP…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021THE BATTLE FOR PRINCE’S MILLIONSWHENEVER a musical icon dies, the understandable convention is to look squarely backwards. Grief is formalised in obituaries. Back catalogues are hastily appraised, then reappraised. Above all, there’s a sense of reluctant finality: show’s over, folks, nothing more to see here.Prince Rogers Nelson – the man known best as Prince but also, variously, as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, and simply an unpronounceable glyph – never was much for convention.When he died in April 2016, aged 57, of an accidental overdose at Paisley Park, his Minnesota home, together with a sense of loss fans experienced a peculiar feeling of anticipation. As music legend had it, Prince kept a vault deep in the bowels of Paisley Park containing hundreds of hours of unreleased recordings and other material. The hope was…12 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021LET’S ROLL!IT’S the turf of teenagers: a concrete playground where the young and agile strut their stuff in death-defying stunts.A skateboarder barrels down the slope, then turns in a graceful arc before gently landing on the lip of the rink. A handful of kids are his spectators today at the skatepark inGermiston, east of Johannesburg, and watch as he performs one daring trick after another.But there’s one glaring difference between this skateboarder and the rest. Dallas Oberholzer is no teen – he’s 46 and has the salt-and-pepper hair and beard to show for it.Something else puts him in a league of his own: he can officially call himself an Olympian.Dallas lives for skateboarding. Other men his age might spend their weekends playing golf or mowing the lawn but for this grey-streaked…5 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021PARTY LIKE A PREZ!AS PRESIDENT it felt as though he had the weight of the world on his shoulders but now as an ordinary citizen, Barack Obama is clearly loving being able to do whatever he pleases.And when his 60th birthday rolled around this month, it offered the perfect excuse for him to really let his hair down.It’s not every day you mark this milestone so Obama decided to go large with three days of festivities on the idyllic island of Martha’s Vineyard off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where he owns a sprawling waterfront property.From long, lazy brunches and dinners to the mother of all parties attended by singer Beyoncé, rapper Jay-Z, actor Tom Hanks and film director Steven Spielberg, it was a weekend packed full of fun and entertainment.But for…6 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021INSIDE TANYA’S GLAM ’GRAM LIFEWATER BABY“I’ve loved water since I was little, but I didn’t always have access to the ocean because we lived on a game farm near Kaapmuiden, between Malelane and Nelspruit [Mbombela, Mpumalanga],” Tanya tells us. Now that she lives in the Mother City, she can’t get enough of the beach.WOOD NYMPHHaving grown up in the Bushveld she enjoys relaxing in nature, gardening and hiking. “Once you start living in cities, you quickly realise what a privilege it was growing up in nature,” Tanya says. “My mission is to disconnect from a world that’s constantly demanding reaction, and to connect with the rhythm of nature.”FREE DIVERTanya is a free diver and goes diving as much as the sea allows it.“Those who dive in Cape Town know the ocean is unpredictable here,…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021Chet’s at it again!Both his parents were hospitalised with Covid but that hasn’t stopped CHET HANKS from dissing the vaccine – and on a very public platform.TOM HANKS (65) and RITA WILSON (64) were among the first celebrities to be hit by the virus in March last year. Despite that, their 31-year-old rapper son went on a foul-mouthed anti-vaccine rant on Instagram earlier this month.Chet started off the video soberly endorsing the vaccine and falsely claiming to have had Covid – but then out of the blue he yells “Psych” and launches into a tirade.“If it ain’t broke don’t fix it . . . You ain’t stickin’ me with that motherf*****g needle,” he railed. “It’s the motherf*****g flu. Get over it, okay? If you’re sick, stay inside.”This isn’t the first time Chet has…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021LettersWHERE’S WALLY?What a coincidence! I enjoyed the article featuring Wally Funk’s latest escapade as the oldest person to have been into outer space (YOU, 5 August).My husband and I recently watched a TV programme on aircraft accident investigations and there was Wally investigating an accident between a Cessna and a DC9.Thank you for a super magazine. I always buy it when there’s a story on the royals.SHEELAGH DAY, GQEBERHAVACCINES: ANOTHER VIEWThe author of the letter suggesting that people shouldn’t quibble about the vaccine and “trust the science” (YOU Say, 12 August) goes on to suggest that those who choose not to be vaccinated should lock themselves up far away from others so as not to be a danger.On both of these counts the author errs. The fact is that the…3 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021MY HEART BELONGS TO MY GIRLS‘CHOOSING TO BE A MOM IN MY LATE-THIRTIES HAS BEEN REALLY GREAT FOR ME’THEY’RE her greatest loves, the little people she’s credited with giving her life perspective, purpose and meaning, and she guards their privacy fiercely.Which is why, when the curtain was pulled back on Charlize Theron’s family life recently with pictures of the two little girls enjoying the European summer with their mom, it was such a treat.Jackson (9) and August (6) have been having a blast on holiday with Charlize in Greece, swimming in the Aegean Sea, hanging out on a fabulous yacht and celebrating with their mom when she turned 46.“Me and my girls 4 life,” Benoni’s greatest export captioned a pic of her and the girls leaping into the ocean.The children also got dressed up with…9 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?Virginia Roberts Guiffre is suing Prince Andrew in a civil case, in which a settlement is often reached before the case goes to court. But if Andrew maintains his silence, the suit could go to trial. If that happens, the court will have extensive powers to order phone records and diaries as well as private communication.Andrew could be called to give oral evidence but can’t be compelled to do so.Arick Fudali, a partner at New York law firm Bloom, which represented nine Epstein victims, says he also has to be “personally served with papers, which isn’t easy to do when the opponent is in another country”. Andrew could face a damages bill of $14 million (R203m) if he loses the case.Andrew’s lawyers might try to get the case thrown out…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR SA?President Cyril Ramaphosa isn’t a leader who rushes into decisions. Until the recent reshuffle he’d had the same cabinet since May 2019.But after the unrest, he had no choice but to act to restore lost public confidence, political analyst Ralph Mathekga says.It’s significant that changes have been made in both the finance and security departments, says Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast, political analyst and senior lecturer in history and political studies at Nelson Mandela University.Security is vital in safeguarding the economy, which is why the selection of a new finance minister and Ramaphosa’s decision to take the state security cluster into the presidency is also important, he adds.But whether Enoch Godongwana is the right person for the crucial finance post is debatable. “The minister of finance is the lifeline of a government,”…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021COOL KICKSSTEP THIS WAYSTREET CHICEdgy white sneakers easily and stylishly finish off any look. From side stitches to bulky effects, these timeless kicks bring the cool factor.TENNIS TIMEThis minimalistic item has earned its style stripes. It screams effortless ease and gives any outfit a preppy feel. These sneakers also pair well with just about everything, from dresses to jeans and sweats.CANVAS COMFORTSoft-touch sneakers are breathable, comfortable and ideal for everyday wear. Canvas lace-ups are versatile and pair well with a pretty dress. If you prefer some height, snatch up the platform version.SPORTY SPICEThese sneakers add an active laidback feel to any look and are great with just about everything – from turtlenecks and flared pants to comfy joggers. They’re also perfect for running errands.…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021TYPES OF SCARSKELOIDSBurns, insect bites, cuts, accidents, acne, tattoos and surgery can all induce keloids, which are scars where the skin is raised and thickened. They can grow to be much larger than the original injury and are more common on darker skin. This reddish-brown scar tissue can appear on the skin or in other tissues.CONTRACTURE SCARSA contracture scar is more common in tissues that have been burned. If your skin has been burnt, you may get a contracture scar. The skin tightens because of the scarring, making it difficult for the affected area to move. Contracture scars can get deeper over time, causing muscle and nerve damage.ACNE SCARSAcne scars come in a variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from deep dents to angular or wavelike scars. If you’ve ever had severe…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021LIVING WITH LOSSWHEN she lost her mom suddenly to cancer – it was 13 days from diagnosis to death – the rawness of grief hit her hard.It was a lonely experience, says writer Bridget McNulty, but she learnt a lot about the process of bereavement and eventually realised that grief isn’t something to “get over”. Rather, it’s a loss to honour and live with.Here’s an extract from The Grief Handbook: A Guide through the Worst Days of Your Life, which she wrote to help others navigate this uniquely difficult time. The book is a combination of her personal experience, expert psychological insights and practical advice.GRIEF is such a strange thing. It is the most universal experience – the one thing that unites us all, regardless of where we live or who we…6 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021ASK DR LOUISEI FEEL AS IF ALL MY DREAMS ARE SHATTEREDQ I’m a qualified pilot who worked for an airline but due to the Covid pandemic, I lost my job.I used to have a house, a car and a wife but when I lost my employment my wife left me, saying she can’t stay with a loser. This hurt me a lot. I trained for many years to succeed in a career that I’d dreamt of since I was a boy.Now I feel as if life has just knocked me down and I don’t know how I’ll ever get on my feet again.To make matters worse, my ex-wife made sure that in the divorce papers it was stated that I should pay her alimony for two years. This is supposed to be…4 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021HOUSE CALLA new pastor is doing home visits. At one house it seems obvious that someone is at home, but no one answers the door.Therefore, he takes out a card and writes “Revelation 3:20” on the back of it and sticks it on the door.When the offering is processed the following Sunday, he finds his card has been returned. Added to it is this cryptic message: “Genesis 3:10”.Reaching for his Bible to check out the citation, he bursts out in laughter. Revelation 3:20 begins “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.”Genesis 3:10 reads, “I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid, for I was naked.”…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021Daniela MelchiorIn the movie, a group of convicted super-villains are conscripted into Task Force X, a shady government-run operation headed by Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) and sent on a suicide mission to the island of Corto Maltese to destroy a deadly threat to the US.Daniela Melchoir (24) was among the hundreds of actresses from around the world who auditioned for the role of Rat-catcher 2 (in the DC Comics, her dad is the Ratcatcher, a Batman villain), a super-villain who can control swarms of rodents.She made the shortlist of three and got the part because “she was comfortable around rats”, director James Gunn revealed, adding that about 300 000 rats were used in the film.BECOMING RATCATCHER 2 Unlike many other members of the motley squad, Ratcatcher 2 doesn’t have a lot…3 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021GAMEGAME BUILDER GARAGEPlatform: Nintendo SwitchThis is a fantastic learning tool for budding game developers or anyone interested in the nuts and bolts beneath the surface of videogames.But those expecting to make games within minutes might be disappointed as Game Builder Garage is a much deeper and fully featured game-building toolkit than its bright, colourful graphics might suggest.The tutorials are simple enough to follow, and it quickly becomes apparent just how much is possible. But the overall package is let down by the difficulty in finding other players’ games. It’s also rather a small community compared to similar games such as PlayStation’s Little Big Planet or Dreams.However, Game Builder Garage is still a great place for wannabe game designers to cut their teeth and learn a lot of the technical ins-and-outs…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021Greta Thunberg and fast fashionSWEDISH teenage activist GRETA THUNBERG is the first person to appear on the cover of Vogue Scandinavia. Vogue, a fashion magazine, has editions in many parts of the world, but this is the first time it is publishing in Scandinavia, the sub-region in Northern Europe that is also home to Sweden, Denmark and Norway.The outspoken 18-year-old, who is passionate about the planet, used the opportunity to highlight the impact the fashion industry has on the environment.“If you are buying fast fashion then you’re contributing to that industry and encouraging them to expand and encouraging them to continue their harmful process,” she told the magazine.“Fast fashion” is the term used to describe clothing designs that move quickly from the catwalk to stores to take advantage of trends.Greta, who advocates recycling and…2 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021BY THE NUMBERS200 millionMore than 18 months since the coronavirus began spreading around the world, there have been 200 million reported cases.150 000The number of people evacuated from the path of 14 Asian elephants migrating through Yunnan province, China. The protected mammals made headlines after they left a nature reserve 17 months ago. Wildlife authorities are monitoring the movements of the herd, which has already travelled more than 500km across the country.2100Scientists say emperor penguins could become extinct by 2100 because of global warming and the rate at which sea ice is disappearing. Emperor penguins live on Antarctic sea ice, which is very important to their survival as they nurse their offspring there until they’re old enough to swim in the icy waters surrounding them.…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021HARDSHIP IN PRISONTHE prison on Robben Island, near Cape Town, was a harsh and cruel place. Before Nelson Mandela became South Africa’s first democratically elected president, he spent 18 years on the island ( June 1964 to March 1982) in the maximum-security prison, either working or in his tiny cell.HIS PRISON CELLMandela’s cell was extremely small. If he lay down on the floor, his head and feet nearly touched the walls on either side, he wrote in his autobiography. It was terribly cold in winter and initially it had no furniture – not even a bed. In the mid-1960s, thanks to requests from organisations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, conditions for the prisoners on Robben Island improved somewhat. Still, Mandela had to wait about a decade before he’d…3 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021EARTH ON FIREA CODE red for humanity. Deafening alarm bells we cannot afford to ignore. Overwhelming evidence that the planet is in peril. These are some of the ways a devastating 3 000-page report on the state of the Earth is being described – and if anyone out there is still sceptical that climate change is real, this should dispel all doubt.The report, released by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), details the science, risks and social and economic effects of global warming. And none of it looks good.This dossier of impending disaster is the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) of the IPCC, which has generated comprehensive evaluations of the Earth’s climate since 1990.Hundreds of leading scientists from across the world contributed their findings to the report and, thanks to…7 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021A NEW ERA OF MESSI MAGICHE WAS at home in Barcelona when he got the news: his two decade-long career at the club he had given his heart to was over.Lionel Messi and his family had just returned from a summer holiday and he was expecting to wrap up a deal to extend his 21-year stay with Barcelona FC with another five-year contract.But when Jorge Messi, his father and manager, arrived at his house, Messi (34) learnt his time with the Spanish super-club was over. The first thing he did was tell his wife, Antonela (33), with whom he has three sons, Thiago (8), Mateo (5) and Ciro (3).“We both cried,” Messi says. “We both felt really down but we knew we needed to cheer each other up to try and somehow tell the children.…5 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021ONE STYLISH SPRINGBOK!On the field he’s the rugged rugby player who doesn’t mind getting his hands – and sport kit – dirty in the name of the game. But when he’s not working, CHESLIN KOLBE certainly scrubs up nicely.The 27-year-old Springbok wing recently partnered with clothing brand Superdry SA on their Original and Vintage range.“I’ve loved their clothing ever since I was a teenager,” Cheslin tells us. “To be able to collaborate with a brand that’s close to my heart is special.”He shares his style secrets.How much time do you spend getting dressed in the morning?10 minutes.What are your top three fashion items?Sunglasses, a watch and a good pair of sneakers.Which do you prefer: a three-piece suit or tracksuit? I wouldn’t say tracksuit but definitely something more laid-back than a three-piece suit.What’s…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021BRIT’S DAD AGREES TO STEP ASIDEFinally, some good news for the #FreeBritney movement.JAMIE SPEARS, who has controlled much of daughter BRITNEY’s affairs since she suffered a mental-health breakdown in 2007, has agreed to step aside.“We are pleased that Mr Spears and his lawyer have today conceded in a filing that he must be removed,” Britney’s lawyer, MathewRosengart, said in a statement.Rosengart branded the decision by Jamie “a major victory for Britney Spears and another step toward justice”.The 39-year-old pop star has been seeking for months to remove her father from having any say in her life.The recent court documents didn’t state when Jamie (69) would step down from his role in handling his daughter’s $60-million (R870m) estate but they did reveal he felt there were no grounds for immediately removing or suspending him.But it added:…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021Tiger sues former mistressTIGER WOODS’ former mistress,RACHEL UCHITEL, is facing financial ruin for reneging on their multi-million-dollar nondisclosure agreement (NDA).The former co*cktail waitress gained infamy in late 2009 when she became embroiled in Tiger’s cheating scandal.The scandal led to Tiger’s now-ex-wife, former model Elin Nordegren (now 41), filing for divorce after six years of marriage and two children, daughter Sam Alexis (now 14) and son Charlie Axel (now 12).Rachel recently recounted signing a “non-disclosure agreement more than 30 pages long” that promised her a payment of $8 million (now R116m).She missed out on $3m (now R43,5m) of the promised amount for appearing on US reality show Celebrity Rehab in 2010. And it seems her involvement in HBO’s 2021 documentary Tiger could cost her the rest.The mother-of-one claims to be in financial dire straits,…1 min
You South Africa|26 Aug 2021Love is in the airSOURCES: NYTIMES.COM, DAILYMAIL.CO.UK, OKMAGAZINE.COM, LATIMES.COM, THEWRAP.COM, BBC.COM, DAILYMAIL.CO.UK, CNN.COM, NYPOST.COM…1 min
