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IN THE NEWS • What’s happening in THE WORLD right now
HARRY AT A CROSSROADS • As the prince turns 40, royal experts paint a picture of a troubled soul – isolated, homesick and struggling to find a purpose in life
READY TO SMILE AGAIN • A groundbreaking surgical procedure will restore this Limpopo teen’s badly damaged jaw and teeth
SUNK IN 16 MINUTES! • A sun-drenched holiday turned into a living nightmare for those aboard this luxury vessel
‘SHE NO THREAT TO ANYONE’ • When SA boxer Chris van Heerden’s Russian girlfriend went to visit her parents she was thrown in jail and accused of treason-now he’s in a fight to free her
I CAN’T WAIT FOR SUMMER! • Annetjie’s about to get effective treatment for the skin condition that has blighted her life – and she’s looking forward to hitting the shops and facing the world
WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER • It hasn’t been an easy road but now this bodybuilding couple are making waves in the industry
Meals for a WEEK • SAVE time and MONEY with DELICIOUS dinners that make the most of leftovers and your food cupboard
HELLO, SUNSHINE! • Style up your wardrobe with some of spring’s hottest trends
THE eyes HAVE IT • They’re the windows to our soul – and the first place to show the stresses of everyday life. Juliette Winter reveals expert tips to de-puff, brighten and smooth this delicate area
SPRING INTO ACTION • Introduce these water-wise plants to your garden ahead of summer
THE GROWN-UP BRAIN • If you think your brain deteriorates as you age, think again!
ASK DR LOUISE • Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreleta Park 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za.
Six money mistakes pensioners make • Learn how to manage your finances after retirement and avoid these common misconceptions and traps
PULL-OUT TV GUIDE
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
ON OUR RADAR • The HOTTEST things in POP CULTURE and ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK
NO BIG LOSS • Tech pioneer Alan Knott-Craig on failure and how his love of reading taught him to dream big
You PUZZLES • 13 PAGES OF FUN & GAMES
Decimal fractions • Decimals are another way to write common fractions. Here’s how it works
Brazil’s plan endangers Pantanal wetland
MAKE YOUR OWN PING-PONG SET • Ready for some fun? With just a few items, you can create your own simple ping-pong set – and start playing right there at your desk!
Kids' games & activities
HOW TO MAKE A SUPERBABY • Noor Siddiqui says her company can test embryos for hundreds of conditions from diabetes to Alzheimer’s. Critics call it social engineering but she insists she’s just giving prospective parents the means to avoid a lot of future heartache
HOOKED ON ART • Liisa’s impressive life-size creations are created through crochet and knitting
PUSHED TO THE LIMIT • The unusual relationship between an heiress and her...