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You South Africa

19 DECEMBER 2024 you.co.za

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

RELAXED AND HAPPY • Their laidback Christmas portrait is a sign that Princess Charlene and Prince Albert’s marriage is solid and their family closer than ever

I’VE LEARNT TO LIVE WITH LOSS • Her daughter Jenna died nearly 10 years ago, now she’s mourning her husband – but Gabi Lowe says she knows life will be beautiful again

JEANNIE’S BIG, BOLD LIFE • The former TV personality on how falling in love inspired her to quit her glamorous job and head off on a new adventure

A WHOLE NEW WORLD • She’s been deaf since she was a baby but now Chermelle is slowly starting to hear thanks to a cochlear implant

AN A-Z GUIDE TO GENERATION ALPHA • They’re taking over the world – quite literally in terms of numbers. Here’s what you need to know about this tech-savvy bunch

MY KIDNEY FOR MY SON • This Cape Town mom is determined to lose 50kg so she can give her boy the gift of life

A festive FEAST • Put together an unforgettable spread this CHRISTMAS with DELICIOUS dishes that can be prepared ahead of time

RED HOT! • Add festive flair to your looks with this sizzling hue

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MERRY & BRIGHT • Have fun setting your table with these festive buys

RUCK ON! • Rucking – walking with a weighted rucksack – has gained popularity once again for its ability to improve your heart health, increase your strength and burn kilojoules fast

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8 things to know about personal liability cover • Accidents can happen in a blink of an eye. Here’s what you need to know about being protected

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CHILL out • The HOTTEST things in POP CULTURE and ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

GREAT READS FOR KIDS • Ward off boredom this holiday with these delightful children’s books

PUZZLES • 13 PAGES OF FUN & GAMES

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YOUNG YOU

GOD’S INFLUENCER • After Carlo Acutis died at age 15, he was credited with performing miracles. Now the Italian is about to be canonised as the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint. But what did the seemingly ordinary teenager do that was so special?

OUR WONDERFUL, WEIRD WORLD • Bizarre and beautiful spots exist off the well-worn tourist paths that criss-cross our precious planet

I AM NO DIFFERENT • Despite being born without legs, Kanya Sesser truimphs at anything she sets her mind to

HIP-HOPPING ALONG! • Moo Deng, the adorable pygmy hippo, is about to become an even bigger star thanks to a catchy new song released in her honour

WE DID IT FOR YOU, DAD • It was a dream come true for Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse when they ran out together for the Boks – but it was bittersweet too

DENZEL’S DECADE OF SOBRIETY • Expensive wine was his weakness but these days the legendary Hollywood actor is all about clean living

IT’S ALL ABOUT FAMILY • Lynn and Kairo Forbes invite us into their home as they...