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YOU IN THE NEWS • What’s happening in THE WORLD right now
SUSSEXES’ AFRICAN ADVENTURE • Meghan and Harry took Nigeria by storm – but relations with the royal family remain icy
HEARTBREAK AND HOPE • Relatives and loved ones share their stories as rescue efforts continue for the people still trapped under the rubble of a collapsed building in George
THE BOSS IN CHARGE OF YOUR CROSS • As chief electoral officer of the IEC, Sy Mamabolo has his hands full these days!
THIS ISN’T JUSTICE • A woman was shot dead by her fiancé, who said he thought she was an intruder. Now her family believe he got off lightly
HE’S ON THE BALL! • Despite having no lower legs, Grayton’s prowess on the rugby field has made him a social media star
Chickpeas, PLEASE! • Try these recipes INSPIRED by this VERSATILE legume for when you’ve run out of ideas for what to do with that LEFTOVER can in the back of your kitchen cupboard
DINE IN STYLE • Make a statement with these gorgeous tablecloths and runners
KEEP IT CLASSIC • Make sure you have these investment pieces in your winter wardrobe – you can wear them with just about anything
TURN HEADS • These are the hottest hairstyles this winter
THE KIDS ARE NOT OKAY • Something happened around 2010 that’s had a huge impact on Gen Z, says a new book. It was the start of the phone-based childhood, and it’s resulted in a rewiring of kids’ brains – and a surge in depression and anxiety
ASK DR LOUISE • Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreletapark 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za.
9 questions about the insurance on your loans • It’s important to understand what credit life insurance is and what it covers
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.
CHILL out • The HOTTEST things in POP CULTURE and ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK
INSPIRATION EVERYWHERE • Irish writer Cecelia Ahern chats to YOU about writing her novels in longhand, her love of Lego and looking forward to her first wine-tasting in South Africa
YOU PUZZLES • 13 PAGES OF FUN & GAMES
Our oceans • We look at Earth’s enormous water mass which is divided into five oceans
News of the week
THE SARGASSO SEA • It’s a sea within a sea – and the only one on our planet that doesn’t have a coastline
Kids’ games & activities
DOUBLE JEOPARDY • With his new film, The Fall Guy, Ryan Gosling put stunt doubles centre stage but how hard is it for a complete amateur to master the trade? Journalist Simon Usborne decided to find out
OUR BRAVE LITTLE FIGHTER • Like her late sister, little Elana was born with a rare lung condition and can’t breathe without a ventilator, but her parents are walking this familiar path with courage and hope
FLU SEASON IS BACK • Experts warn it’s time to protect yourself from the virulent strain of influenza that’s doing the rounds
HAIRY NOT SCARY...