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YOU IN THE NEWS • What’s happening in THE WORLD right now
THE VANISHING OF KATE • Mystery surrounds the Princess of Wales since her undisclosed abdominal surgery, with wild and wacky rumours doing the rounds as the royals teeter on the brink of all-out crisis
WE STILL LIVE IN HOPE • His daughter lost her unborn child in an accident and was left with brain damage, but the family are grateful for any improvement
WHERE ARE THEY ALL? • As the search for Joshlin Smith goes on, a leading criminologist tells YOU about the tragedy of SA’s missing children
GRATEFUL FOR MY LIFE • Doctors predicted she wouldn’t live past 14, but Beandri Booysen has defied the odds and just wants to be treated like a normal person
YOU’RE A HERO! • Janica’s painted masks make radiation much less daunting for her young cancer patients
VEGAN on a budget • Try these mouth-watering, AFFORDABLE vegan dishes that won’t take you longer than 30 MINUTES to have on the table
OH SO GIRLY! • Incorporate these trendy, feminine and chic edits into your daily style
GYM-PROOF YOUR HAIR • Keep your locks looking good and out of your eyes as you tackle your favourite workout
SENSATIONAL CERAMICS • Our top pick of pieces for your home
WHAT TO DO WITH SENTIMENTAL CLUTTER • It’s hard enough to sort through your house and get rid of junk, but when you’re sorting through stuff that holds meaning for you it can be heartwrenching. Here are tips on how to handle it
ASK DR LOUISE • Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreletapark 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za.
Do you qualify for a home-loan subsidy? • The less you earn, the more help you’re entitled to. Here’s what you need to know before you apply
YOUR STARS
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.
ON OUR RADAR • The HOTTEST things in POP CULTURE and ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK
CRY FOR HELP • A brave new memoir casts a spotlight on a chronic condition that is often misunderstood
YOU PUZZLES • 13 PAGES OF FUN & GAMES
Prehistoric times • We look at the development of humans, from primitive beings to conquerors
A greener way to colour blue jeans
ROMAN SOLDIERS • Meet the legionaries, the heavily armoured foot soldiers of the Roman army who, at their peak, were the very best army in the world
Kids’ games & activities
SECRETS OF THE PET FOOD INDUSTRY • Dog and cat food is a R2-trillion global industry, but how do we know if our furry friends like what we’re serving up or if it’s good for them? We step inside one of the world’s biggest pet care research centres to see what goes into developing popular brands
BAO WOW! • Diva, fashion icon, world traveller – it really is a dog’s life for this adorable little Chihuahua
COLD COMFORT • This Cape Town woman loves nothing more than taking the plunge into icy waters – and it’s winning her world records
THE WORLD WE LIVE IN •...