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IN THE NEWS • What’s happening in THE WORLD right now
PEACE? NO CHANCE • Harry might be making placatory gestures but he’s unlikely to find a sympathetic ear in his brother William, who has the future of the monarchy on his shoulders
LIFE WITHOUT MARK • Mark Pilgrim’s fiancée, Adrienne Watkins, opens up about her grief, and how she’s healing a year after his death
THE COP WHO WON’T STOP • He’s been shot in the leg, lost his thumb and recently had a limb amputated – but the Hawks’ Joe Coetzer is still raring to go
PUTIN MUST PAY • Alexei Navalny’s wife Yulia says Russia will be held responsible for his death and has called on the world to take action against the regime
LEFT ALMOST PENNILESS • Thieves stole R600 000 from a Pretoria chef ’s bank account after nabbing his phone – here’s how to stop cyber fraud from happening to you
WEDDING BELLES • This mom and daughter from Bloem are so close, they decided to tie the knot on the same day!
A colourful FEAST • Try these tantalising MEXICAN-INSPIRED dishes with MZANSI FLAIR by chef Aiden Pienaar – perfect for a lunchtime treat, adventurous dinner or delightful dessert
DRESSES FOR DAYS • Turn heads in these stylish frocks
BANG ON TREND! • From bold and blunt to soft and sexy, there’s a fringe for everyone. Here are six styles to inspire you
PICTURE PERFECT • Our pick of prints will add character to any space in your home
SAY THIS, NOT THAT! • There are some things you should never say to your partner if you want your relationship to thrive. Here are phrases you should avoid
ASK DR LOUISE • Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreletapark 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za.
How to get you life back on track after debt review • Think of it as a second chance: here’s how to avoid making the same mistakes again
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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
CHILL out • The HOTTEST things in POP CULTURE and ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK
AUTHOR IN CRISIS • We take a look at Margie Orford’s beautiful, brave and bold new memoir
YOU PUZZLES • 13 PAGES OF FUN & GAMES
Find your study method • Not everyone learns in the same way, so you need to figure out which method works best for you
News of the week
FLOATING DESK ORNAMENT • Spruce up your study corner with a gravity-defying device – your friends won’t believe their eyes!
Kids’ games & activities
THE COCAINE GODMOTHER • As a new six-part Netflix series documents the rise and fall of Griselda Blanco, we look at the real-life psychotic spiral of the murderous drug trafficker
OUR PRECIOUS GIRLS • Liesl and Zephira have a rare chromosomal disorder that makes everyday life extremely challenging
COACH WITH THE MOST • We catch up with Benni McCarthy, who has spent the last 18 months as a coach at Manchester United
DAWN OF A NEW DAY...