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IN THE NEWS • What’s happening in THE WORLD right now
WEIGHT TO GO! • Oprah credits ‘miracle’ drugs for her trim new look but not all celebs who’ve got their skinny on recently are fans
HE DIED WHERE HE WAS HAPPIEST • Her son loved the sea and his job on a catamaran in Greece was a dream – then tragedy struck when he went for a dive and never came up
I’VE EMBRACED MY TRUE SELF • In her new book former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow opens up about her fears, dreams and finding herself again
MY EIGHT HOURS OF HELL • Young Lifalethu is still traumatised by his long walk home from school after a bus driver refused to let him on board because he’d lost his ticket
CONNIE’S COMEBACK • Three years after losing her husband, Connie Ferguson talks about missing Shona, how exercise helps her cope and relaunching her beauty brand
RETIRE? WHY WOULD I DO THAT? • It’s been 10 years since advocate Barry Roux represented Oscar Pistorius in his murder trial, and at 68 he says he still feels like a spring chicken
RUBEN’S MENAGERIE • This Namibian farmer has earned a global fan club thanks to his adorable videos of the wild animals that thrive on his farm
FABULOUS fish • Try these TASTY dishes – the whole FAMILY will LOVE them and they’re packed with nutrients
TRENDY TAKKIES • Neutral or bold, take your pick from our favourite affordable sneakers of the season
LIFT YOUR LASHES • Take a flutter on these top tips for gorgeous and healthy eyes
WRAP UP WARM • This easy-to-crochet scrunch stitch blanket keep you snug this winter
WHY AM I SORE IN MY JAW? • It can be due to anything from clenching and grinding to arthritis. Here’s a guide to the most common causes of jaw pain
ASK DR LOUISE
9 money tips for shopping addicts • Often find yourself tempted to spend? Here’s how to give your credit card a rest
YES, YOUR POOCH HAS FEELINGS! • Here’s how to ensure you don’t unintentionally upset your pet
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.
PULL-OUT TV GUIDE
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CHILL out • The HOTTEST things in POP CULTURE and ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK
NONSTOP DRAMA • Four intense reads you won’t forget in a hurry
YOU PUZZLES • 13 PAGES OF FUN & GAMES
The Galápagos Islands • Learn more about this fascinating region and why it needs to be preserved
Logging endangers isolated tribe
THE MARINE IGUANA • Ever heard of a lizard that swims in the sea? Meet a unique resident of the Galápagos Islands
Kids’ games & activities
WIN AT ALL COSTS • As the world celebrates Olympic glory, we meet the female athletes from East Germany still living with the pain of history’s most ruthless doping campaign
IT’S HOW SHE ROLLS! • British food artist Michelle Wibowo’s latest work comprises busts made entirely of sushi ingredients
THE REBEL PRINCESS • Sheikha Mara has divided Dubai...