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You South Africa|12 February 2015SAYWE THOUGHT we’d done a good job with our tribute issue honouring Madiba but to get a letter from US President Barack Obama commenting on it had many of us bouncing around with excitement.Esmaré Weideman, our CEO and former editor-in-chief of YOU, Huisgenoot and Drum, decided to send copies of the Nelson Mandela special edition to the White House. A nice gesture from us to him but no doubt we would hear no more. So can you imagine our delight when an envelope from the White House arrived at our head office. And the letter thanking us for our thoughtful gift was personally signed by Obama! Something to treasure.YOU subscribes to the SA Press Code, committing us to journalism that’s true, accurate, fair and balanced. If you feel we don’t…1 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015MY NEW CHAPTERSHE’S been called many things. Everyone’s favourite Friend, the girl next door, the jilted ex, America’s sweetheart. But Oscar contender? No way – not even as a joke.But this year the tide has turned for Jennifer Aniston and she’s finally getting the recognition as a serious actress she’s been craving for years. Her performance as a pain-ridden woman in the film Cake won her acclaim from critics and a Golden Globe nomination for best actress in the motion picture drama category.Even though she missed out on a sought-after Oscar nomination, she pulled in one from the Screen Actors Guild too as well as a Broadcast Film Critics Association nod for best actress.The 45-year-old admits she wasn’t sure she could pull off playing Claire, a bitter woman who suffers from chronic…6 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015I STILL WONDER WHY SHE TOOK MY CHILDIT’S been 25 years since her daughter disappeared and there are questions that still haunt her. Is she alive? Could she still come back? Would she have been married with a baby now?There are no answers to these questions, nor are there to the ones she asks about her sister – the one who was involved in the disappearance of her child.Babs Wessels has forgiven Joey Haarhoff, who together with her lover, Gert van Rooyen, is believed to be responsible for kidnapping seven girls in the late ’80s, including Babs’ daughter, Yolanda, who was 13 when she went missing on 3 November 1989.“How could she do that to us?” Babs asks at the complex in Kempton Park, Gauteng, where she now lives. “What did I do to her to deserve…6 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015SOCKING IT TO SAHE HAS his lanky frame to thank for his obsession with socks. At 1,9 m tall, Sibusiso Ngwenya struggled to find pants that went all the way down to his shoes, so he had to pay special attention to his socks as they were always on display.By the time he was 22, Sbu, as he’s known, had amassed an impressive collection of 70 pairs of bright, outrageous socks. And it sparked a business idea that’s led to him today being the proud owner of Skinny Sbu Socks, launched in April 2013.“I used to wash my own socks by hand and that made me pay attention to detail,” he tells us at Fashion Kraal in Maboneng, Johannesburg, where his proudly South African socks are sold.After school Sbu would go back to…6 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015PETE’S DESSERTSMASTERCHEF judge Pete Goffe-Wood, one of SA’s best-known food gurus, doesn’t just show the TV show’s contestants how it’s done. His Kitchen Cowboys cooking classes for men, food demonstrations, food and wine events and stalls at weekend markets are equally popular. In his latest book, A Life Digested, he takes you on a foodie journey, sharing his culinary experiences, stories and recipes.t – teaspoon/sT – tablespoon/sc – cup/s1 PEACHES WITH RASPBERRY RIPPLESERVES 6Preparation: 45 minCooking: 20 minFreezing: 4-8 hoursICE CREAM500 ml (2 c) milk500 ml (2 c) cream1 vanilla pod, cut open12 egg yolks375 ml (1½ c) sugar200 g fresh raspberries100 ml raspberry coulis(see recipe)1 Ice cream Heat the milk, cream and vanilla pod to just below boiling point.2 Whisk together the egg yolks and 250 ml (1 c) of…5 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015THE BEST T-SHIRTSPETITETIPS1 A peplum style adds volume to your body.2 You can get away with short T-shirts to show off your waist.TALL AND LEANTIPS1 Because of your height you can carry off swing tops without looking girlie.2 Choose horizontal stripes and patterned fabrics to add interest.SMALL BUSTTIPS1 Wear tops with ruching, frills or neckline details to provide volume.2 Avoid V-necks and wrap tops which will make your bust appear smaller.BIG BUSTTIPS1 Your best bets are crossover tops, deep V-necks and scoop necklines.2 Avoid clingy fabrics that could make your bust look too big.GO TO THE YOU SHOP AT SPREE.CO.ZA/YOU OR GO TO YOU.CO.ZA AND CLICK ON SPREE FOR MORE TOPS.STOCKISTS ACKERMANS 0860-900-100, COTTON ON 011-230-2940, EDGARS 0800-203-925, FASHION EXPRESS 0860-104-764, FOREVER NEW 021-419-4552, IDENTITY 021-460-2400, LEGIT 0800-203-925, MR PRICE 0800-212-535, QUEENS-PARK…2 min
You South Africa|12 February 20152ND TIME AROUND1 CANDLESTICKEASY15 MinYOU NEED•Hot-glue gunMATERIALSMismatched teacups and saucersSTEP 1Stack the cups and saucers on top of one another until you like the look of the design it forms.STEP 2Attach the cups and saucers to one another with hot glue.1 SUCCULENTEASY10 MinYOU NEEDTOOLS•Drill with diamond drill bitMATERIALSTeacup and saucerPotted succulent ............................... R17Total cost ....................................... R17STEP 1Drill a hole in the bottom of the teacup with the diamond bit. Keep the area where you are drilling wet to stop the cup from cracking.STEP 2Re-pot the succulent in the teacup.1 CAKE STANDEASY5 MinYOU NEEDTOOLS•Hot-glue gunMATERIALSTeacups and cake plateAttach a cup upside down to the base of a cake plate with hot glue.TIPIf you don’t have old mismatched cups and saucers, you can pick them up for next to nothing at fleamarkets.! TELL US…1 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015THE BENEFITS OF CHOCOLATEAs chocolate is high in kilojoules it can raise kilojoule consumption. This can cause weight gain, which can lead to a host of negative consequences. But if enjoyed the right way chocolate can have many health benefits.• Frequent chocolate consumption is linked with lower body mass index (BMI), according to a study done in 2012 at the University of California in the US. About 1 000 participants in the study ate chocolate twice a week on average and exercised 3,6 times a week. The researchers stressed this doesn’t necessarily indicate a causal relationship between eating chocolate and reduced BMI but it does support the theory that chocolate can have a positive effect on the body’s metabolic rate. The reason for this could be that the antioxidants found in chocolate protect…1 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015BRAD PITTIN THE new World War 2 movie Fury, Brad Pitt plays battle-hardened tank commander Sergeant John “Wardaddy” Collier, a man brutalised by the horror of daily combat. Here the 51-year-old actor talks about the film, which looks at a day in the life of War-daddy’s tank crew in Germany at the bitter end of the war in 1945.What was it like working inside a tank all day?Tanks aren’t made for habitation. There are no steps in and out, you’re cramped, you bang your head and you can lose a finger just shutting the lid. Our main concern was thinking about the real guys who sleep, c**p, eat, fight and live inside these tiny tin cans. You can’t get away from one another so you get over the smells real fast.Director…3 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015LAUGH A LITTLEFancy yourself a joker? We pay R50 for every joke published. E-mail original contributions with your name, postal address and bank details to chuckles@you.co.za or send them to Chuckles, YOU, PO Box 7167, Roggebaai 8012.GETTING THEREA little girl is diligently bashing away on her grandfather’s computer. She tells him she’s writing a story.“What’s it about?” he asks.“I don’t know,” she replies. “I can’t read.”IT’S MAGICA six-year-old is asked where his grandma lives.“Oh,” he says, “she lives at the airport, and when we want her we just go get her. Then, when we’re done having her visit, we take her back to the airport.”NOT SO EASYGrandma decides to test her granddaughter to see if she’s learnt her colours yet. She points out something and asks the little one what colour it…1 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015YOUR STARSFor birth charts and other astrology enquiries email Petra at YourStars@you.co.za or go to astrozone.co.za.PISCESFEB 19 – MARCH 20Keep an eye out for new prospects at work, since you may be in line for some lucky breaks or opportunities. Don’t let doubts or lack of conviction spoil your chances of success. On another level, be aware that you’re currently very sensitive to the vibes around you and may easily be overwhelmed. It’s critical to choose wisely with who you spend time.YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 27, 7, 39, 32, 23, 10ARIESMARCH 21 – APRIL 19Unexpected surprises make for an exciting week. With your friends a source of stimulation you’d probably want to socialise rather than spend time on your own. Since leisure activities provide chances to spice up your life, you may…5 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015CRUISE CROATIAA HOLIDAY in the Dalmatia region of Croatia, with its secret coves, secluded beaches, islands and inlets, is one you’ll never forget. Located on the east of the Adriatic Sea, the area is known for its warm ocean and beautiful wooded islands, and the remarkably well-preserved ancient towns hold vivid examples of Greek, Roman, Venetian and Slavic architecture. The hub of the coastline is the city of Split, which boasts many Unescolisted sites and museums.Spend seven days sailing from one island to another while you relax and let the captain and his crew (especially the cook) take care of you.See these sites on your trip:Split, the second-largest city in Croatia as well as a Unesco Heritage Site.Makarska, the picturesque harbour city at the foot of Mount Biokovo.Mljet, known for its…2 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015Plant survival strategiesTHERE are about 300 000 known species of plants worldwide and plants occur in nearly all climates. Scientists have developed a classification system that indicates the plant family, genus and species.Sometimes the subspecies, variety or cultivar are also specified to identify a plant.PLANT CHARACTERISTICSAll green plants have photosynthesis in common but some plants can survive without it. These plants are parasites. Green plants absorb the sun’s energy (light) by means of the green pigment chlorophyll in their leaves. It causes carbon dioxide and water to react to make glucose, a form of sugar. The glucose is used in the respiration process – the release of the energy – or is turned into starch and stored. Oxygen is released as a by-product. The whole process is known as photosynthesis. Plants also…5 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015The app that brings MATHS TO YOUThe new Via Afrika Tabtor Maths app is a tablet-based personalised learning programme for Grades R to 6 and it’s now available in South Africa.How the app worksYour child starts by completing an assessment that identifies strengths and skills gaps. From there, a specialist tutor creates an individual maths programme for your child.The programme contains worksheets and video tutorials. The tutor provides regular feedback, including marked worksheets, personalised videos and in-app voice and text messages.The app uses digital-paper technology to track each stroke of every calculation. The tutor uses this information to pinpoint exactly where mistakes are made and these are immediately addressed with work specific to your child’s needs.It’s like having your own maths teacher at home!Your subscription provides• More than 7 500 worksheets based on the CAPS curriculum…2 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015HOW TO LIVE MORE SIMPLY• If you want to clear out your home, put out boxes on which you’ve written “donate”, “sell” or “keep”. Look at every item in your home just once and decide in which box it should end up. Ask yourself: Do I like it? Do I need it? Do I want it?• When sorting through clothes, ask yourself: Do I feel great in this? And buy quality clothes so you need fewer.• When buying something new, give away a similar item. “When I buy a new pair of pants I give a pair away. When I buy a book I give one away,” Dr Bezuidenhout says.• Clear your inbox every day and save what you want to keep in special files, says Leo Babauta, founder of the blog Zen Habits.•…2 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015WORK IN PROGRESSHE NEARLY died when a procedure went wrong last year – yet Rodrigo Alves (30) says he probably won’t stop going under the plastic surgeon’s knife. “It’s just so difficult to control,” the Brazilian flight attendant says. “I’d like to make my shoulders bigger, my bum rounder, my pecs larger and probably have another nose job.”Rodrigo, who was born in São Paolo and moved to London when he was 20, became fixated on his looks 11 years ago. He started with his nose, using money he’d inherited to change the thing he hated most about himself.“Growing up in Brazil I hated the way I looked,” he says. “I’m a smiley person and my nose would spread all over my face. My family would say, ‘Where did you get that nose?’“When…3 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015FEAST OF RUNS AND WICKETSIT HAS all the makings of a stellar competition – two highly competitive co-hosts who are in it to win it and a South African team determined not to choke just before the final rolls around.Cricket fans are almost guaranteed a sporting spectacle when the ICC Cricket World Cup, the international championship of one-day international (ODI) cricket, starts on 14 February.Australia – co-hosting the tournament with New Zealand – is determined to emerge victorious on home turf. They’ve won a record four World Cups since the first one was held in 1975 but the statistics aren’t in their favour – only India has been able to win the tournament in their own backyard since the World Cup’s inception.Since its return to international cricket in 1991 South Africa has been one…4 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015RITA ORA’S BIG YEARWHEN she approached the producers of 2015’s most hyped movie she was hoping for a spot on the soundtrack. But the film’s bosses had other uses for her talents – and cast her as Mia, little sister of enigmatic Christian Grey. “I’m not going to complain,” Rita Ora says of their decision. “It was incredible that it worked out!”It seems 2015 will be a stellar year for the 24-year-old British songbird. Not only will she be seen by the millions expected to flock to see Fifty Shades Of Grey on the big screen, she’s landed a plum job as a celebrity judge on hit reality TV show The Voice UK.Her new album is also due for release soon, her track on the soundtrack of the film Beyond The Lights is…6 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015LINDSAY FIGHTS RARE DISEASELINDSAY LOHAN (28) is having serious health issues – and this time it has nothing to do with drugs or booze.The former wild child was forced to check herself into the King Edward VII’s Hospital in London last week with a raging fever and barely able to walk.Both are symptoms of chikungunya, a rare viral disease she picked up holidaying on Bora Bora in the South Pacific recently.The illness, spread by mosquitoes, causes rashes, fatigue, nausea, headaches, muscle pain, fevers and severe joint pain.“The doctors told her it could take six months to a year for the virus to clear up” a source dishes. “She has good days and bad”The Scary Movie 5 star was discharged a day after her fever broke. However she’s still reportedly experiencing joint pain and…2 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015WINNING LETTERA REAL PRIVILEGEI AM SO blessed to have the opportunity to help my 83-year-old aunt who is a spinster and has no children of her own. For more than 50 years she was a dedicated midwife and nursing sister. She helped so many people over the years, taking care of the sick, delivering babies, arranging flowers in the church at funerals – the list is endless.She raised my father, uncle, cousins, sister and myself, and she also helped me to raise my eldest two children. I have so much to be thankful for and am honoured that the Almighty has given me the opportunity now, in her old age and during her illness, to look after her.Every minute I am able to do something for her is a privilege, an…6 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015‘ALL THE OLD MAGIC CAME BACK’THEY were often cuffed together on the floor for days at a time while being held by Somali pirates. They survived on rice and soup and didn’t know if they’d make it out of their 20-month ordeal alive.Of course Debbie Calitz and Bruno Pelizzari did return safely to South Africa after they were released in June 2012 (YOU, 5 July 2012). But the relief of being home couldn’t stop their 10-year relationship falling apart five months after they were released from captivity.However, it turns out the split was temporary – the couple are back together again and living on Bruno’s yacht once more. It’s been six months since they started seeing each other again, they tell YOU in an exclusive interview.“We decided we would go public with our relationship only…6 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015COPING WITH AN AFFAIRMARRIAGE has taken a bit of a beating in soapieland lately. First there was Altus cheating on Paula with a pretty young colleague in 7de Laan and now Isidingo’s Rajesh has seen his life come apart at the seams after an affair with his beautiful personal assistant, Zak.In both instances the men succumbed to office romances, although in Rajesh’s case he feels it was real “love, not some dirty work affair”. He’s now fighting for custody of his daughter with wife Priya, who moved out after learning about Zak.Altus meanwhile has realised his heart belongs to his bubbly Paula, who’s grappling with whether to give him a second chance. She’s not sure if it’s her fault he strayed and if she can get over what he’s done.Viewers were outraged in…6 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015THEY WERE SUCH A HAPPY COUPLEWHEN the phone rang Mossie van Niekerk hurried to answer it. She was expecting it to be her daughter, Angie Billing (27), calling to tell her she and her two children were flying to SA from Ireland for Christmas.But the caller wasn’t Angie – it was Mossie’s husband, Tommie (41), and his voice sounded strange. All he would say on the phone was that he was coming over and that she should stay where she was.Tommie had terrible news for Mossie (47). Her daughter had died of knife wounds on 17 December, the previous day. Angie’s husband, Neels (44), had also been stabbed and was dead.The knife was found next to Neels. The Irish police are ruling the deaths as “an incident of domestic violence”Thankfully Mossie’s granddaughters, aged two and…6 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015TAKE FIVEROAST BUTTERNUT AND LENTIL SALADSERVES 4Preparation: 10 minCooking: 25-30 min1 large butternut30 ml (2 T) olive oilsalt and freshly ground pepperDRESSING45 ml (3 T) olive oil30 ml (2 T) lemon juice2 ml (½ t) ground cuminSALAD500 ml (2 c) cooked brown lentils1 red onion, finely chopped2 rounds feta cheese, roughly crumbled150 g baby spinachPreheat the oven to 180 °C. Grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray.1 Cut the butternut into long strips (don’t peel or remove the seeds).2 Arrange on the baking sheet and drizzle the olive oil over.3 Season with salt and freshly ground pepper and mix well.4 Roast for 25-30 minutes or until the butternut is done and slightly charred around the edges.5 Dressing Mix the ingredients.6 Salad Mix the ingredients along with the roast butternut.7 Pour the…4 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015MASTER CONTOURSHOW YOU DO ITSTEP 1Apply primer to your entire face, covering your eyelids. Follow with foundation, beginning with problem areas before applying to the rest of your face. Go over blemishes, marks or spots with concealer and blend it into the foundation.STEP 2•HIGHLIGHT (Light demarcation)You have to use a colour two shades lighter than your complexion to highlight.•CONTOUR (Dark demarcation)To contour use a concealer two shades darker than your complexion or a matte bronzer.Round face: Contour the sides of the face. To elongate the forehead and chin highlight the two areas.Square face: Contour the four corners of your face and highlight chin and forehead for emphasis.Triangular face: Contour the wide jawline and the forehead then highlight the narrow parts of the temples.Broad nose: Highlight the centre of the nose from…1 min
You South Africa|12 February 201510 WAYS TO SINK YOUR CAREERAFTER a relaxing December holiday you have every intention of achieving your career goals for 2015, but the wrong attitude or an ignorant move could cost you your job and ruin your ambitions.From bad-mouthing your boss on social media to lying to cover your tracks, we list 10 career-ending mistakes you should avoid at all costs.1 UnreliabilityWhether it’s being on time for work, meeting deadlines or following up on emails and commitments as promised, it’s important to be reliable, says Nelmarie Boshoff, a counselling psychologist in Johannesburg.“You may be forgiven if it happens once or twice, but if you continue to disappoint you might lose out on opportunities because your boss, colleagues or clients will lose their trust in you and exclude you from projects or business deals.”2 Cutting cornersWe’re…7 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015ASK DR LOUISEinfo@drlouise.co.zaMY HUSBAND WON’T HAVE SEX WITH MEI’m married to a man who’s given me a great life, both financially and emotionally, for almost 25 years. It’s a second marriage for both of us, I’m 10 years older than him, and we don’t have children together although I have kids from a previous marriage.I love my husband and thought we were close. He’s kind and gentle and treats me like a princess. One part of the marriage has always been lacking though and that’s sex. He’s never had an interest in making love with me and sometimes it’s been a year between love-making sessions.A few years ago he found out he has an autoimmune disease and told me he has trouble getting and maintaining an erection. But I think he uses…5 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015CROSSWORD FUN AT YOUR FINGERTIPSWE KNOW how much fun it is to complete a crossword with pen and paper. But with YOU’s new crossword app you can indulge in your favourite pastime on your smartphone wherever you are. Now even standing in queues can be fun!FEATURESBlockbusters and quick crosswordsA free weekly puzzleAdditional puzzle bundles for about R10 each15 puzzles in each bundle Choose from easy, medium and difficult crossword bundlesUse the nifty “cheat” buttons if you get stuckCompete against friends and other users and track your progress on the leaderboardThe more you play the higher your position on the leaderboardSuitable for Android and iOS phones (currently not for tablets)WHAT TO DOStep 1 Go to the Apple App or Google Play stores and search for “YOUCrosswords”Step 2 Download the “YOUCrosswords” app onto your phone.Step 3…1 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015CHILL OUTLISTEN TO THIS!NOW DANCE 5Sixty club bangers, a star-studded lineup that includes Afrojack, Sam Smith, Lana Del Rey and Avicii, and some of the biggest hits of the year – all on one album. What’s not to love? If you’re a fan of the Now CD compilations you know what to expect. They never disappoint and this album is no exception. There are a few duds and some of the songs have been around for a while, but it’s still a worthwhile buy. You’ll definitely want to add this dance compilation to your CD collection.ONLY HUMANCHERYL R153*The former Girls Aloud singer has had quite a year: she got married, returned as a judge to The X Factor and made the album she always wanted to make. But will her fourth…2 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015MIXED BAG21 ICONS SOUTH AFRICA – A JOURNEY TO DEMOCRACYBy Adrian Steirn and Harriet Pratten, Quivertree R552*Out of all our heroes, how do you choose 21 people who’ve truly made a difference? The contributors to this beautiful book cast their nets far and wide for unique pictures and stories.You’d expect to see FW de Klerk, but not barefoot in a suit or crossed-legged in the veld; Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu yes, but not alone on a stage dressed in a tutu. The book also includes Madiba in his last posed picture and the late Nobel laureate Nadine Gordimer on a huge pile of books.Among the famous you’ll also find the story of Karel Benadie, or Pokkie as he’s affectionately known because he was born on a day in 1963 when the…4 min
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You South Africa|12 February 2015CYCADSTHESE ancient plants are sometimes referred to as “living fossils” because they were already established on Earth during the time of the dinosaurs – of which only fossils remain today. Some scientists believe cycads may have been around for as long as 350 million years.Cycads had definitely reached a prominent position in the plant kingdom about 150 million years ago during the dinosaur era. They were an important part of the vegetation on Earth and indispensable to the diet of most herbivores (plant eaters). Cycads have survived three extinctions in the history of Earth.PLANT FAMILYCycads have been divided into many families and genuses. Most cycads of Southern Africa belong to the genus Encephalartos in the family Zamiaceae. This is the second-biggest cycad genus and comprises about 63 living species. They’re…2 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015FREAKY CREATURESTHEY’RE not quite the cute and cuddly types that will inspire your child’s undying devotion. In fact, they’re more likely to cause a nightmare or two because of their odd-looking faces and bodies.But these poor critters are important too – and they’ll die out if nothing is done to save them. There’s no reason they shouldn’t receive the same attention as some of the world’s more well-known endangered animals, a group of passionate activists say.He got bored with people being concerned only about beautiful endangered species, says Simon Watt, author of The Ugly Animals: We Can’t All Be Pandas (The History Press, R202 at Kalahari.com). The British biologist, comic and TV presenter teamed up with other comics to raise public awareness of endangered species that were less attractive than the…5 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015MURDER, SECRETS AND LIESIN NOVEMBER 2010, Italian teen Yara Gambirasio went missing. Three months later her body was found in scrubland nearby. So began one of the most complex murder investigations in Italian history – it would entail a body being exhumed, DNA samples being taken from thousands of people and the unravelling of a secret love affair stretching back to the ’60sYARA Gambirasio should only have been gone a short while. On Friday 26 November 2010 at 5.15 pm she left home to go to the gym, just a few hundred metres away. Yara, who was 13 and wore train-track braces, was preparing for her rhythmic gymnastics display the following Sunday. All she needed to do was drop off a stereo with her instructor. She said goodbye to her family, who knew…16 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015MY BIG FAT WEIGHT LOSSTHE man in the gym hits the punchbag with a vengeance – left, right, left, right. He’s not as light-footed as a boxer as he weaves around the bag but he’s delighted he can do this. After all, just nine months ago he could barely walk five paces without battling for breath.Back then John Barnardt, or Big John as his friends in Krugersdorp used to call him, tipped the scales at 302 kg (YOU, 26 June).He was desperate to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle – and with regular exercise and a new eating plan he’s done it.He’s not yet near his goal weight but he’s already made great progress. He now weighs 222 kg, John says proudly, and has lost 100 cm across his body. His staggering 80…6 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015SA STARS TO WATCH *AB de Villiers (30)Matches: 178Batting average: 52,39Highest score: 149The team captain’s batting has become the great draw-card in the game of cricket, former SA fast bowler Fanie de Villiers says. “He’s more innovative than any other player, which is why he’s No 1”Hashim Amla (31)Matches: 106Batting average: 55,59Highest score: 153Amla, third on both ODI and Test rankings, is one of the finest batsmen SA has produced, Dr Ali Bacher says. “He has a fantastic cool head” Rice adds. “He doesn’t change his batting when he gets to 100 or 200”Dale Steyn (31)Matches: 96Wickets: 151Best bowling figure: 6/39“He’s world class” Clive Rice says. “He swings the ball at pace and quickly exposes batsmen with limited technique” Steyn, third in ODI and first in Test rankings, is the best fast bowler SA’s…1 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015TOTALLY ADORABLEZAKEEYA PATEL, GRADE 1The actress and 2013 Strictly Come Dancing winner attended Maris Stella school in Durban. “My favourite memory is me and four of my best friends dressing up as the Spice Girls and doing a choreographed dance to If You Wanna Be My Lover for the school talent show in Grade 5. We were a hit” she says.JONATHAN BOYNTON-LEE,GRADE 1The Top Billing presenter enjoyed his time at Cliffview Primary in Johannesburg. “I remember experiencing Valentine’s Day for the first time. I really liked this girl and spent hours making a card for her but was too shy to give it to her, so my mom dropped it off at her house for me!”SHASHI NAIDOO, GRADE 4The gorgeous model, TV presenter and model agency boss attended Collegiate Junior School…6 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015A noble professionWhere are the teachers? I’m a mathematics teacher with 20 years’ experience. I left South Africa eight years ago. I could get a loan from the bank then to buy a property for R200 000 based on my monthly salary. Impossible!I’m now in China teaching the highest level of maths. I tried to find work in SA last year. No success. My sister with eight years of international teaching in primary schools can’t find work in Cape Town. Many colleagues returning home from international teaching positions can’t find work in SA, so they leave again.I worked in Qatar and everybody in the maths department was South African. In China there’s one South African in the maths department and one in the science department. I can only hope that SA will…2 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015THE BOY WHO DIDN’T GO TO HEAVENTHE gate he saw when he “arrived in heaven” was “really tall and it was white”. The structure was “very shiny and it looked like it had scales like a fish and everything was brighter and more intense on the inside of the gate”“It was perfect,” is how Alex Malarkey describes his experience of going to heaven in the book The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven. “Perfect is my favourite word for describing heaven.”The angels he saw were “big and muscular” and they took him “through the gates of heaven itself ”The devil had a mouth that was “funny looking with only a few mouldy teeth” and he wore “torn and dirty” robes. There was “unearthly music” and tunnels of light – and he even spoke to Jesus.The remarkable…6 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015‘I FEEL LIKE A SERIAL KILLER’WHEN she sees animals being hurt she’s often the first to cry. It’s one of the reasons she sees herself as a serial killer – a monster who murders animals every day when she goes to work.Yet Deoné van Wyk is just doing her job as a cat supervisor at a Namibian animal welfare organisation. She’s the one who decides whether each cat that arrives at the shelter will live or die.Her job title is just a euphemism for what she does, the soft-spoken 29-year-old says. She understands why people hate her so much for doing what she does and addressed the issue in a moving post she published on social media.“I’m the person you all write about how horrible I am. I’m the one who sends cats to their…7 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015TIPS FROM THE FRUGAL QUEENTHE turning point in her life came when she and her husband found themselves in a financial crisis. They’d run up huge bills after a planned project fell through, leaving them with huge credit-card debt. Jordan Page (28) had always known how to live frugally but her changed financial status meant it became crucial. And instead of adapting her life only to improve the pressure on their bank balance, Jordan decided to share her new-found wisdom with the world. The mom of four of Utah in the US discusses ways to live “fun, cheap or free” and describes herself as the Frugal Queen on her website, funcheaporfree.com.She sees it as her mission to redefine the concept of thrifty living and to teach people to have more, do more and live…7 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015JAM TREATFIG JAMHendrik Botha of Sasolburg in the Free State is one of our most prolific correspondents and always shares his top recipes with us.MAKES 2,5-3 LITRESPreparation: 10 minCooking: 5-6 hours2,5 kg fresh figs3 bulbs fresh ginger2,5 kg sugar1 litre (4 c) water1 litre (4 c) grape vinegar1 Wash and cut the figs into small pieces.2 Bruise the ginger and wrap it in a muslin cloth.3 In a large saucepan, heat the sugar, water and vinegar and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Boil for 10 minutes.4 Add the figs and ginger and simmer for 5-6 hours or until the mixture has thickened.5 Remove the ginger, scoop the foam off and leave to cool for a few minutes. Stir well, bottle while still warm and seal immediately. Serve on toast or…2 min
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You South Africa|12 February 2015THE SWEET WAY WEEK 1YOU Diet - try it! Every month for 12 months YOU is publishing a new diet. Why? So you can find one that best suits your lifestyle, food preferences and dietary needs.WHAT YOU GET EVERY MONTH> Week 1: A new diet> Weeks 2, 3 and 4: An eating plan for the week PLUS recipes PLUS expert tips. In months with five weeks you get extra tips.No 5: THE CHOCOLATE DIETDark chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa is the route to goFEBRUARY is the month of love, so what better diet to kick off with this week than one that allows you to enjoy the most famous aphrodisiac in the world – chocolate!Weight loss and chocolate are words that don’t usually go together but dietician Jeanie Nel of Cape Dieticians…5 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015NEW DVDsTHE GIVER2014. 97 min. 10-12PG V.Sci-fi drama. R310*It’s a pity it’s taken so long to bring US author Lois Lowry’s young adult novel to the screen. Published in 1993, the book seemed ahead of its time but now its simply told story and thought-provoking message has been overshadowed by more recent action-packed dystopian teen novels and blockbusters.After an event known as The Ruin, humans inhabit a seemingly utopian society. There’s no conflict as emotions and differences have been eliminated. Aged 16, Jonas (Brenton Thwaites) learns from the Chief Elder (Meryl Streep) that he’ll be trained as successor to the Receiver Of Memory (Jeff Bridges), the only person who knows what the world was like before The Ruin. Gradually Jonas realises the dark truths behind his society’s law and order.It might…2 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015SPOTLIGHT1 last These year two with brothers their breakout stormed single the charts , No Flex Zone, which has been remixed by big names such as Nicki Minaj and Lil’ Kim. Now they’ve shown they’re more than just a one-hit wonder with their latest single, No Type, which is another smash! The track pays homage to women of all shapes and sizes.2 Khalif “Swae Lee” Brown (19) and Aaquil “Slim Jxmmi (Jimmy)” Brown (21) grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, and have performed since they were teens. They used to hide in their bedroom and make music when their mom and stepdad argued. “We were in our own little world” Lee says.3 point They . were Their homeless mother, who at one was in the military, struggled so much to…1 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015KNEES AND HEARTIT WAS Matthew’s thumbs that gave him away.He’s so sad, Sheila thought, watching her 20-year-old son over the top of her library book.Half-heartedly he tapped at the games controller. Usually his thumbs flicked over the handset like a tic-tac-toe man on speed!“How are you feeling?” she asked, laying down her book.“Oh, I’m okay, Mom, but I wish Em would contact me. Even if she just sent me a text message it would do. Anything so I’d know our split has been a big mistake.”Automatically he checked his cellphone again and sighed.The hugely defeated sound almost cracked Sheila’s heart in two.Of course Matthew had been dumped by girlfriends in the past but this was different. He really loved Em.Watching him she had a sudden wish to sit him on her lap…7 min
You South Africa|12 February 201520 EASY LIFE DETOXES1 Make an effort to reconnectContact your cousins, that friend from Facebook you haven’t seen in forever or the pal who moved to another town whom you’ve been meaning to call.2 Put the “do” in your to-do listYup, we’re talking about all those little things you’ve been putting off, such as that dental appointment or cleaning out your cupboard. They may not seem like big things, but unfinished tasks take up mental space and energy.3 Beauty cleanseGuys, it’s time to throw away that bottle of lotion or unwanted cologne gift set you’ve been storing in the back of your cupboard for a year. Girls, anything with an applicator – such as mascara – lasts three months, foundation and cleanser 6-12 months, lipstick and concealer a year and powders need replacing…3 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015KIDS’ GAMESMatch the shadowsMatch the numbersFirst match the numerals to the written words, then find the words hidden in the grid – horizontally, vertically or diagonally, backwards or forwards.Picture sudokuFill in the blanks using the same pictures as the above set has. When you finish, there should be only one of each picture in a row and in a column.TIP: Use pencil crayons matching the colours of the cars and bear to fill in the blank circles. Remember, some colours are used more than once.Crunchy snackHelp the bunny reach the carrot.Find five differences…1 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015OH, FOR A SIMPLER LIFE!IT’S that time of year when many of us are still looking for a fresh start even though we might have given up on several new year’s resolutions. But there’s one that’s easily attainable if you still want to make a change – and it doesn’t have to cost you a single cent.You can make a drastic difference in your life simply by getting rid of some of the clutter filling it. Clothes, coffee mugs, ornaments . . . perhaps now’s the time for them to go.Many people have embraced a minimalist lifestyle, leading to healthier, happier lives. Minimalism is a movement that recommends we get rid of all the superfluous things that crowd our lives, and keep only the objects we really need.But this doesn’t mean you have to…4 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015I’M THE REAL WINNER – AND I’M DOING WELLHE WASN’T all that shocked when he read about Neels Swiegers* who claimed he’d won big in the 2011 Lotto Powerball and spent it all on wild parties and trying his luck in casinos (YOU, 22 January).“I couldn’t help but laugh when I read the story,” says Pieter de Bruin*, the man who actually won the R102 million Powerball that year. But he was stunned that someone could think the truth wouldn’t come to light.He expected something like this could happen, Pieter says. “I wasn’t surprised. I’d read several similar stories, especially about foreign lotto winners whose identities are kind of hijacked. I expected something similar could happen to me.”Neels told YOU a detailed story about how he’d squandered the millions he’d won. His mom, who – with his grandmother…4 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015OTHER STARS TO WATCHMichael Clarke (33)Matches: 238Batting average: 44,86Highest score: 130It looks as if the Australian captain will have recovered sufficiently from his injury to bat for most of the tournament. One of his best CWC performances was an unbeaten 60 against SA in the 2007 semifinal.David Warner (28)Matches: 52Batting average: 33,13Highest score: 163Warner, now in his best form ever, and his opening partner, Aaron Finch, are arguably Australia’s key batsmen.Mitchell Johnson (33)Matches: 144Wickets: 221Best bowling figure: 6/31The Australian is the ICC Player Of The Year. “Batsmen from most countries have allowed Johnson to terrify them” former SA captain Clive Rice says. “Fortunately AB, on whom we’re hugely dependent, can play him quite well”Virat Kohli (26)Matches: 148Batting average: 51,84Highest score: 183He’s now the foremost player in India, Ali Bacher says. “He’s sensational. He’s…1 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015JUST KIDDING, GUYS – IT’S RONALDO!CRISTIANO RONALDO (30) showed off his fun side when he disguised himself as a homeless guy to surprise a young fan. Wearing a wig, a fake moustache and some padding under his sweatshirt the Real Madrid star quickly drew a crowd when he started showing off his killer footie skills. Needless to say he left onlookers speechless when he revealed his true identity. It was unclear if the star was shooting a commercial or TV show or whether he was genuinely fooling around, but either way he certainly made this youngster’s day, even leaving him with a signed football.Ronaldo’s new babeAfter calling it quits with longtime girlfriend, IRINA SHAYK, it seems Cristiano’s already moved on to another beauty, who closely resembles the Russian model! It’s widely believed the star is…6 min
You South Africa|12 February 2015SELENA MOVING ON?THINGS appear to be heating up betweenSELENA GOMEZ (22) and her rumoured new beau,DJ ZEDD (25). The electric-house producer, who’s working with the singer-actress on her new album, brought a smile to her face when he visited her in Atlanta in the US where she’s shooting the film The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving. The pair first set tongues wagging when they were spotted holding hands at a Golden Globes afterparty. Since then they’ve been sharing Instagram snaps with cute messages.While we – and we’re sure many of Selena’s fans – want her to move on from her doomed love affair withJUSTIN BIEBER (20), it seems the Heart Wants What It Wants singer can’t shake him off entirely. Just a few days after the Golden Globes the two were seen on…1 min
