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YOU IN THE NEWS • What’s happening in THE WORLD right now
DUCHESS DIFFICULT • Diva-like antics, traumatised staff and a brand in freefall – new report paints a damning picture of Meghan and portrays Harry as her enabler
SNOWBOUND! • A trip to the coast turned into a 28-hour nightmare for two pensioners who became stranded in the recent KZN blizzard
DIDDY’S RAP SHEET • The hip-hop mogul faces life in prison as damning evidence of sex trafficking, rape, intimidation and bribery come to light
NAME-CALLING, BAPTISM AND A TARANTULA • A Pretoria high school principal is being investigated after parents complained about his inappropriate and eccentric behaviour – but he has supporters too
DOUBLE THE JOY • A 14-hour-long operation later and these Pakistani conjoined twins are separated and thriving
GOLDEN GIRL • We catch up with Pretoria teen discus star Simoné Kruger who won gold at the 2024 Paris Paralympics
A Lebanese FEAST • Elmarie Berry blends the vibrant flavours of SOUTH AFRICA with the rich heritage of MIDDLE EASTERN CUISINE in her new cookbook, The Table
SUMMER SIZZLERS • Here are the hottest looks to covet this season
INSPIRED BY NATURE • Bring the outdoors in with these pretty décor buys
5 THINGS SEX THERAPISTS WANT COUPLES TO KNOW • He wants sex more than I do. I never feel in the mood. How do we make it more fun? These are dilemmas that crop up time and again
ASK DR LOUISE • Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreleta Park 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za.
What’s your money mindset? • People’s attitudes towards their finances tend to fall into four categories. Here’s how to work out where you stand
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
IT’S PERSONAL • We take a look at Peter Godwin’s haunting new memoir
YOU PUZZLES • 13 PAGES OF FUN & GAMES
Just imagine . . . • We look at what imagination is and how you can improve it
News of the week
MAKE A MAGIC FLOATING PHOTO BOX • Create a fun photo frame and box to show off your favourite pictures in a cool way!
Kids’ games & activities
CONFESSIONS OF A SPIN DOCTOR • Phil Elwood is a PR man who’s worked for some of the world’s worst people. Libyan tyrant Colonel Gaddafi was one of his clients and he helped the Qataris to win their 2022 Fifa World Cup bid. Can he ever buy back his soul?
PLENTY IN THE KITTY! • Catfood queen, author and Instagram sensation – Nala’s getting her claws into huge amounts of cash
MURDERED IN COLD BLOOD • Strangled, beheaded then puréed – sickening details have emerged about the slaying of a Swiss beauty queen
SNAPSHOTS FROM THE SIDELINES • After six decades as a photographer Wessel Oosthuizen is packing away his camera but he has one more small gift for the...