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You South Africa

May 08 2025
Magazine

You has a simple recipe for success – spoil your readers and give them exactly what they want. It’s part of everyday life for more than 2 million English-speaking South Africans, filled with excellent articles which interest, inform and touch readers. There are human dramas, medical and scientific discoveries, general interest news, consumer issues, fashion and glamour. And don’t forget the interesting fiction, sport, motoring news, craftwork, recipes, home and school projects, crosswords and exciting competitions. It’s an irresistible combination, and everything is presented in a well-finished, colourful magazine.

You South Africa

Letters

CREATE JOY

IN THE NEWS • What’s happening in THE WORLD right now

NO FIGHTS, JUST AMORE! • Their love story keeps defying Hollywood odds –no scandals, no arguments, just seemingly effortless bliss

AND THEN THERE WERE THREE • Jo-Leen’s beach wedding was a polyamorous dream come true as she tied the knot with husband no 2 with her devoted spouse of 13 years as best man

Friends, then lovers • Billy Ray Cyrus and Liz Hurley met on a movie set years ago – now they’ve surprised everyone by declaring their love for each other

LIFE OF A HUMBLE MAN • His papacy was far from perfect but Pope Francis will be remembered for promoting peace and tolerance in a fractured church and a war-torn world

THE TWINS’ GAMBIT • Like most seven-year-olds, Beauwin and Deauwin love outsmarting their dad in chess – but these young champs are also ready to take on the world

Perfect PORK • This versatile meat is a foodie FAVOURITE, pairing well with any flavour profile, from MEDITERRANEAN to ASIAN – and it can be grilled, stewed, stir-fried or roasted

SPOIL HER! • Fashion, beauty and décor gift ideas for Mom

IT'S THEIR DRAMA, NOT YOURS • Motivational guru Mel Robbins explains why you should stop trying to rescue others and focus on your own goals and happiness instead

ASK DR LOUISE • Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreleta Park 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za.

Six questions that can help you spend less • Before you swipe your credit card stop and ask yourself this . . .

8 MAY / THURSDAY / TV

chuckles • Fancy yourself a joker? Email original jokes to chuckles@you.co.za or send them to Chuckles, YOU, PO Box 7167, Roggebaai 8012, and we may publish them on this page.

YOUR STARS • For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za.

ON OUR RADAR

SLICE OF LIFE • Khaya Dlanga’s brave, funny and poignant new memoir

YOU PUZZLES • 13 PAGES OF FUN & GAMES

Stay fit • Let’s learn about why it’s important for us to be active

THE HISTORY OF SPORTS SHOES • In the UK they’re called trainers, in the US sneakers, and here in South Africa we call them takkies. These sporty shoes have come a long way – from clumsy leather footwear to the cool, high-tech takkies we wear today

YOUNG YOU

Kids games & activities

AFTER THE EXPLOSION • Lisa Roussos was left fighting for her life after a terrorist detonated a bomb at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester in 2017. But there was far worse to come – when she came out of a coma her husband, Andrew, had to tell her that their eight-year-old daughter, Saffie, had died in the attack. In this candid interview the couple reflect on that fateful night and their quest for justice

FROZEN IN MEMORY • Peter remains traumatised 30 years after one of his expedition colleagues perished in a wild Antarctic storm – and he wants the world to know the truth about what happened on that fateful night

THE FOX THAT FLEW • It’s been the end of many a vehicle but that didn’t stop these friends from tackling the legendary Sani Pass in a rusty old Volkswagen

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