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It was exhausting. And when they were in primary school the internet wasn’t what it is now – you couldn’t nip off to the loo to google something quickly then pop out and pretend you’d figured it out all by yourself.

Such a pity that YOU’s Did You Know? series of standalone magazines didn’t exist then – I would’ve slipped a copy into each of their Christmas stockings for sure and told them to start reading and stop trying to catch me out.

The fourth magazine in the series is on shop shelves now and it’s jampacked with information to satisfy the most curious of kids. Birds, bugs, the human body, fascinating buildings, iconic landscapes, how to make a volcano – you name it, it’s in there.

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ate a small business could be a permanent solution to their plight.

They say, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”

There’s no progress in reaching out to the same people every year.

If you empower as many people as you can, they’ll also help uplift others until poverty is a thing of the past in our communities.

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WE ALL PULL TOGETHER

My father passed away when I was 12 and I was devastated. I adapted to the situation by building my world around my mother.

Then my whole world crashed when my mother died exactly a year after my father passed away. I felt as if there was no more reason to live.

Fortunately one of my elder sisters, who was then 23, took on the responsibility of head of the family. She dropped out of college to take care of me and my two other siblings. Although she couldn’t replace our parents, she tried her best under the circumstances. My sister played a parental role to us with the help of our orphans’ social grant money.

When I passed matric and eventually went to college, I started to acknowledge how strong my sister was. That’s when I started to work hard in my studies for good results. When I finally got a diploma, I was lucky to land a job.

I’m now repaying my sister’s heroic support by paying for her tuition fees as she continues her studies.

Being an orphan can be a traumatic experience when you’re young, but when orphan siblings are united they can lead a normal life, just like children who have parents.

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RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME

I disagree with the letter saying President Cyril Ramaphosa wasted taxpayers’ money on the trip to Japan to see the Boks win the World Cup (YOU Say, 21 November). The president was there doing his job flying the South African flag

and supporting the South African team for all the world to see. We need good PR. I back the president in this one.

Keep up the great magazine. I read it when I find out where my family hides it.

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A CRY FOR HELP

Have you noticed how many of today’s young people are falling victim to substance abuse, gangsterism, self-harm and depression? For an 18-year-old, it’s difficult living in a world ruled by drugs and gangsters.

Instead of putting us down, why not help us? Gangsterism is real. Substance abuse is real. Depression, suicide, selfharm, they’re all real and can be fatal. Yet everyone turns a blind eye to the factors that prey on our youth, the youth who are supposed to make tomorrow better.

Many young people today are broken.

Our spirits are shattered by the volatile environment we find ourselves in.

How do you expect us to make tomorrow better when we’re struggling to get through today?

This isn’t a letter of complaint; it’s a cry for help! A cry from my fellow brothers and sisters who don’t speak out because they’re afraid. We’re afraid of being victimised or being seen as weak. We’re only kids and we’re lost. We need someone to guide us and show us that it’s okay to be scared and clueless.

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Zozibini Tunzi’s Miss Universe triumph is the strongest and loudest announcement that beauty starts from within (YOU, 19 December).

It shows that what matters most in a woman is not how she looks on the outside but the confidence and intelligence she possesses.

You can wear the most expensive weave and makeup on the market but still lack the confidence and wisdom that will enable you to swim with the sharks in the modelling industry.

It took confidence and wisdom from Zozibini to believe in her natural African beauty. That went on to give her courage to challenge and conquer the world of fashion and beauty at the highest international level.

I hope many women learn from her and start investing more on what’s inside their head than on what covers it.

Now African women can know that they can be what they want to be with their natural hair, thanks to our diamond girl, Zozi.

For women to look beautiful it has to start on the inside, from being proud of who they really are.

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HE tension in the arena was almost too much to endure Stand ng on stage Zozibini Zozi Tunzi looked as if she didnt even dare breathe as she waited for the b g announcement Then n just seven words her life was irrevocably changed The new M ss Universe s South Afr ca presenter Steve Harvey boomed And with that pandemonium erupted n the Tyler Perry Studios n Atlanta in the American state of Georgia As an aston shed Zozi (26) ttried d to t ab b sorb the news her shiny new crown gleaming on her head the cameras panned to her del ghted parents Lung sa and Philiswa and elder sister Yanga (30) who were all dressed n tradit onal attire and ch eringg her on miss with a bright nd unm able South Afr can flagg ds of Meanwhile t ousand kilometres a ay her two younger siste Sibabalwe (24) and Ayak a (13) sat in the liv ng oom of their home i East London in th East ern Cape thei eyes glued to the TV screen as they

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watched the biggest moment of their sisters life Because of the b g time difference be tween SA and Amer ca they had to stay up until the early hours to watch the pag eant but there s no way they d have missed seeing their glamorous sibling becoming the third South African to win the coveted Miss Universe title after Mar garet Gardiner (1978) and Demi Leigh Nel Peters (2017) As the enormity of her ach evement hit home they couldn t hol back the tears Our parents video c lled us and the firstt th thingg th they d d whe t d fi h w connected was start crying and we started cry ng Sibabalwe te ls YOU They were like No d do on t cry and we

were like You guys are cry ng!

It sti l feels surreal for the Tunzi s sters Sibabalwe recalls how inspired Zozi was in 2011 after watch ng Venezuelas Ivian Sarcos being crowned M ss World One day is one day she wrote on her Facebook page at the t me And now that day has arrived Sibabalwe describes Zozi as an extro verted introvert whos supportive nspir ing and caring She s always putt ng everyone before herself and making sure everyone is okay She recalls how Zozi was her pi lar of strength after she failed Grade 11 Shed call me every day to ask me if I was okay In addit on to all her other talents Zozi

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To Colin who criticised Faf de Klerk’s hairstyle (YOU Say, 19 December), please keep your comments to yourself. His hairstyle suits him. I can’t imagine him with short hair.

He’s also a brilliant rugby player. He’s not afraid of his opponents and also not afraid to tackle – that’s why I’ve nicknamed him Pitbull de Klerk.

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Miss Universe.

Zozi, you’re a beautiful, intelligent, caring, inspirational person and a credit to your dear parents. I loved YOU’s story on her close bond with her father (YOU, 5 December); how proud he must be of his little girl.

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If you want to live a better life you must put yourself first and cut ties with toxic people.

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bini Tunzi to win Miss Universe. She stood out head and shoulders above the rest, looking spectacular and graceful with her natural hair, surrounded by all the other factory-line beauty queens with their long, flowing locks. She’s a true original in the midst of a tired format.

Congratulations, Zozi. You’ve redefined what beauty means.

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cleaner in a block of Durban flats for 12 years. A generous tenant always gives me her YOU magazines after reading them.

I’ve grown to love them so much – all the latest news, stories, fashion, puzzles and celebrity news. Amazingly, I’ve fallen in

Has anyone noticed that rugby player Faf de Klerk and his girlfriend, MinĂŠ van Niekerk, look a lot like brother and sister (YOU, 19 December)?

(Turn ove )

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for years – I can’t help it, I just love them! And every time the winner is announced I shed tears along with the newly crowned queen.

So you can imagine what a puddle I was when Zozi Tunzi was crowned

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When will the courts fine guilty politicians and use the money to uplift the poor?

ANGRY, SMS

It’s about time SAA was privatised. Billions of taxpayers’ rands have been wasted. The same must be done for Eskom, the SABC and Telkom. I’m so tired of supporting lost causes!

WENDY, MIDRAND

become Miss Universe.

She has a perfect figure, large clear eyes, long slim hands and a killer dress sense – and she was the most polished intellectual among all the contestants.

Whatever happened to safari suits, roller towel holders and shoe repair kits?

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love with reading more than being on social networks and I’ve learnt a lot of new things.

I’ll never miss a copy once I can afford to buy it myself.

Sean-Marco Vorster plays the role of Nico Malan in Alles Malan and I love the series, especially Nico. We bumped into him on the beach in Cape Town recently.

What a lovely, friendly person he is! I took photos with him. It was so exciting!

Thank you “Nico�. I hope your mom reads my letter about her awesome son.

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Angela Kelly has worked closely with Queen Elizabeth for more than two decades, creating some of her most iconic looks. TOP RIGHT: The queen and Prince Philip arriving for the opening of parliament in 2010.

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LOOKING GOOD, MA’AM As the queen’s dresser, Angela Kelly has a unique

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HE’S one of the most photographed people in the world. Wherever Britain’s Queen Elizabeth goes she knows people will be staring at her from top to toe and dissecting her fashion choices. Talk about pressure!

Luckily she has Angela Kelly advising her about what to wear for the hundreds of engagements she does every year. As the British monarch’s personal dresser, it’s her job to source clothes, shoes and jewellery that are, well, fit for royalty.

Over the past 25 years Angela has created many of the queen’s most iconic looks, even designing some of

the outfits herself.

Angela describes their relationship as being a bit like a marriage – in fact, they’re so close that she’s become known as the Queen’s Gatekeeper.

In this extract from her new book, The Other Side of the Coin, Angela shares fascinating details about the thinking behind some of the queen’s fashion choices as well as heartwarming anecdotes about their daily interactions.

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URING my 25 years of 1working closely with Her Majesty the Queen, I am lucky enough to have travelled to some of the most amazing places in the

world. But one moment in particular makes me emotional every time: the sight of the queen putting on her Imperial State Crown at the annual State Opening of Parliament.

When she puts on the crown, it touches my heart. We are alone behind the privacy screen in the Robing Room in the Houses of Parliament just before the queen enters the chamber to make her speech on behalf of her government. We are silent and serious, concentrating hard, and the queen is deep in thought.

When I have positioned the State Robe on her shoulders, she takes the crown off its cushion, and I watch as she raises it above her head. The magnificence of that moment takes my breath away every time.

Then Her Majesty turns, gives me a smile, and lets me know that she’s ready to go. And for a moment, I am speechless. She has seen my emotions get the better of me quite a few times. Normally the queen rolls her eyes and playfully tuts at me when she sees me tear up.

Even after all these years, I still find it overwhelming to watch her lift the crown. It is the ultimate reminder of just how lucky I am to be in the presence of Her Majesty.

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MEMORABLE OUTFITS FAR LEFT: Visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi in 2010. LEFT: During a visit to Northern Ireland in 2012. ABOVE LEFT: Speaking to guests at a state dinner at Dublin Castle in Ireland in 2011. ABOVE RIGHT: Warm and stylish while visiting Slovakia in 2008.

DESIGNING FOR THE QUEEN The queen accepts m ments each year. Our role as her dressers is to ensure she is appropriately attired for each occasion – from state events to informal daywear, in the United Kingdom and abroad.

When I’m designing an outfit, I start with “feelers”: large samples of material that allow me to experience the texture of the fabric before deciding to buy it. I will squeeze

mple in my hands, before smoothing it out again. If the material remains crumpled or creased, it will be of no use and is discarded from the selection.

Colour is also important – it must suit the queen and the occasion. Vibrant colours work well in the daytime: they allow her to stand out from the crowd and be visible to the well-wishers who have come to see her.

LEFT: Angela at work in her design room in Buckingham Palace. TOP: The queen has an umbrella to go with every outfit. ABOVE: Angela keeps detailed records of what Her Majesty wears on each occasion.

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WOMAN TO WOMAN Contr , there are no strict rules that must be followed when one is introduced to the queen. You may wish, or not wish, to curtsey. But on the whole most people do curtsey or bow out of respect.

Each morning and evening, I greet her with a curtsey, but because I see her so often I don’t repeat the gesture throughout the day unless we are out in public on tour.

There are certain things that are understood to be accepted protocol when it comes to interacting with Her Majesty, though.

Supposedly, you should never put your arm around her, for example, but when human instincts kick in sometimes this is absolutely the appropriate thing to do – just as Michelle Obama demonstrated during the State Visit with her husband, President Barack Obama, in 2009.

Looking pretty in pink with Barack and Michelle Obama in 2009.

BACK TO FRONT In 1998 jesty’s upcoming tour of Malaysia, where she would be closing the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.

As the weather is so warm over there, it was decided she would wear a dress but no jacket or coat, and she chose a vibrant deep coral for the outfit and matching hat. Designs were drawn up and a brief was sent to the milliner.

The hat was delivered at the last minute and because of the queen’s busy schedule she didn’t have a chance to try it on. I didn’t have a chance to look it over before it wa packed up.

On the day of the ceremony, I went to take the hat out of the box in which it had been carefully packed. With a commanding shelllike brim and a very large flower on the reverse, it was certainly an i ing and beautifully made piece, but as soon as I saw it, I knew it was not going to suit the queen.

Aware that she was going to give a speech that would be broadcast on television and that the world’s media would be paying close attention, I decided I had to raise my concern.

I waited for the queen to come into the dressing room, took a deep breath, and said, “Your Majesty, I don’t think you should wear this hat. It is not the right design for you and

GOOD EVENING, MR BOND I Boyle’s grand plan for the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony when Private Secretary Edward Young called me into his room to run an idea past me. Danny wanted to ask Her Majesty to feature in a short film as part of his Olympics opening ceremony. She was to be greeted by James Bond, played by Daniel Craig (BELOW), in the palace and escorted to a helicopter.

Having listened to Danny’s plan, I asked him to give me five minutes so that I could ask the queen. I ran upstairs and luckily she was free. She was very amused by Danny’s idea an I asked if she would like a speaking part.

Without hesita tion, Her Majes replied, “Of course I must say something.

After all, he is coming to rescue me.”

Within minutes, I was bac in Edward’s office delivering the good news.

The queen in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in 1998. LEFT: How her hat was meant to be worn.

A long silence followed before the queen eventually looked up and said, “Well, it’s a bit late now. What else can I wear? I must wear it.”

Although I admired her pragmatic approach, I was insistent. I told her I had been examining the hat from all angles and that it would be better worn back to front.

She couldn’t believe that this would work.

I told her that, if she did not believe me, she should consult the Duke of Edinburgh, as he

always tells her the truth. At this point, I left the room feeling somewhat terrified.

Before long, Her Majesty called me back.

She had consulted His Royal Highness and, after an amusing conversation, in which I imagine Prince Philip didn’t hold back, the queen had decided to wear the hat the wrong way around, as I had suggested.

I remember feeling so relieved and proud when she stepped out onto the stage to deliver her speech that day. After the event, she greeted me with a lovely smile. No words were needed.

DOING IT HER WAY Throu , the queen has been photographed in countless formal ways but she’s always yearned to pose more informally and have the freedom, to pose with her hands in her pockets.

The Queen Mother and her advisers had always advised against this, suggesting it wouldn’t be appropriate. Some years later, when I was writing my first book, Dressing The Queen, I remembered her secret wish.

Although I was very nervous, I asked the question: “Your Majesty, would you do me a favour? I would like you to consider doing a photoshoot of yourself modelling a dress with o r hands in your pockets.” idn’t take long to answer: s, she would do it.

I was working with the Royal llection at the time, who ere to publish my book, and were in final discussions garding the layout when to utter amazement they told these more candid photophs were not suitable for public eye. hy they thought that, ve no idea. With the Royal lection now under new nagement, they granted their roval for the photographs to ublished at last.

For years the queen has yearned to pose informally with her hands in her pockets Angela made sure her wish was granted.

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‘I KNOW THERE WILL BE JUSTICE FOR MY GIRL’

The grieving father of slain Jesse Hess tells of the last time he saw her and the horror of realising she’d been murdered BY KIM ABRAHAMS

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VERY Sunday morning he the authorities do something about the lay in bed waiting for the violence, posters showing Jesse’s smiling text message he received face bobbed alongside those of Uyinene.

For Lance (41), the past few months like clockwork each week.

“Daddy, what time are you have been filled with turmoil. Jesse picking me up for church?” wasn’t the only one murdered that day – her 91-year-old grandfather lost his Jesse Hess would ask.

But the messages stopped life too. And then, after cops had had coming four months ago. All Lance Hess no leads for two months, they arrested has left now are photographs and mem- two men in connection with the murders – and one of them, ories of his 18-year-old David van Boven, is Jesse’s daughter – the lovely girl ‘I’ve made second cousin on her who only wanted to help peace with it mom’s side. others, the gentle soul who Van Boven and Tasliem wouldn’t hurt a fly. because if Ambrose have appeared in Jesse became another I don’t, it will court and were denied bail. victim of gender-based vioLance has made a deterlence when she was killed break me’ mined effort not to allow in early September in the flat she shared with her maternal grand- himself to become consumed with anger at his daughter’s alleged killers. father in Parow, Cape Town.

“I’ve made peace with it because if The University of the Western Cape student was raped and murdered soon I don’t, it will break me,” he tells us.

“I don’t want to carry hatred. I believe after University of Cape Town student Uyinene Mwretyana was slain in a Cape justice will prevail and when that day Town post office. And when thousands comes, I know it will be good. It will ease of people took to the streets to demand the pain just a little bit.”

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HE last time he saw his daughter alive was on 30 August when he picked her up at university, where she was a firstyear theology student.

“We were chatting away as we usually do,” he says. “She was telling me about her boyfriend and why she feels he’s the guy for her.

“I joked and told her, ‘Hey! You’re not getting married until you’re 30’.”

When he dropped her at home, Jesse seemed uncharacteristically hesitant to leave him.

“She looked as if she wanted to tell me something. She said goodbye, gave me a hug and then as she got out of the bakkie she said goodbye again.”

Jesse waved to him twice more after that, which he found strange. He wonders now: did she have a premonition it would be the last time they’d be together?

The following day Lance received a phone call from Jesse’s aunt, who was worried because she couldn’t reach the teen on her cellphone.

“She asked me to go and see what was

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FAR LEFT: Lance Hess and his wife, Audrey. LEFT: Murdered teen Jesse Hess.

AB BOVE: David van Boven (left) and Tasliem Ambrose are accused of murdering Jesse and d her grandfather Chris Lategan in their flat. Van Boven is a distant cousin of Jesse.

hap ppening,” he recalls. “I was halfhyssterical because I knew Jess wasn’t thee kind of person to leave her phone unansw wered.”

Lance and his wife, Audrey, went to the flat and when no one answered the door they called the police.

They waited for what seemed like an eternity and eventually, overwhelmed with panic and worry, Audrey climbed through a small window in the kitchen.

Lance becomes emotional. “After a few minutes she opened the door and said I shouldn’t go inside. ‘Jess isn’t with us anymore,’ she told me.”

Audrey (45) says it didn’t cross her mind when she climbed through the window that Jesse and her grandfather Chris Lategan would be harmed.

“I thought Uncle Chris probably got sick and Jesse went to a movie with a friend, which is why she wasn’t answering her phone.”

The sight that greeted her will haunt her forever. “The first thing I saw was Jesse’s body on the bedroom floor,” says Audrey, who’s an office administrator.

She was half-naked and her sweater had been pulled up to her neck. Duct tape covered her nose and mouth. She found Chris in the bathroom – he’d been tied up and beaten unconscious. He was rushed to hospital where he died a few days later.

Audrey says she went numb when she saw Jesse’s body. “I couldn’t scream.

I couldn’t speak. I struggled to breathe.”

She keeps asking herself, “Why Jesse?

Her life consisted of church and she was busy with God’s work every day.”

Audrey, Lance and their daughter, Tristan (10), are having therapy to help them come to terms with the tragedy.

Lance, who’s a sub-contractor for a courier company, has also reestablished contact with Jesse’s mom, Brenda. The pair were estranged but he now checks in with her regularly. Brenda works on a cruise ship and is currently based in Florida in the USA. She’s struggling, Lance says – she lost not only her daughter but her aged father.

“She phoned one day saying she doesn’t know who to call because she has no one there for her.”

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ANCE describes his daughter as lively, intelligent and determined.

“If she put her mind to something, it would happen,” he says.

“And she was so vibrant – you could always hear her giggling.”

The family’s first Christmas without Jesse was especially painful as the festive season was the teen’s favourite time of year.

When he was shopping for gifts he’d often see something he kneew JJesse would ld have loved “and then I d ha e to top myself crying”.

The family stuck to theeir traditional Christmas lunch, main nly for their younger daughter’s sakke, but the empty place at the table m made the day almost unbearable.

Jesse was such a fo rce of nature, Lance says.

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about something, you could debate all you liked but she wouldn’t change her mind. If she knew she was losing, she’d just become quiet – she’d never give in.”

The family will pick up the pieces in 2020 to make sure Jesse didn’t die in vain. Her legacy will be the Jesse Hess Memorial Healing Centre, which the family hopes to open in Parow soon.

The centre will run a programme aimed at helping drug addicts, abandoned children, single parents and children whose parents are divorced.

“Anything community-based was close to Jesse’s heart. So the centre will commemorate her life,” Audrey says.

The alleged killers will be back in court in February and Lance will follow the case closely. If the men are found guilty, he hopes the sentence will match the crime and that they “will never see freedom again”.

“That, for me, would be justice for Jesse,” Lance says.

He adds that the groundswell of anger in the face of ongoing femicide in South Africa brought him a measure of comfort and he hopes it will have spurred men to work for a better future.

“We as men must stand up more for our wives and daughters, so that boys can learn from our example,” he says.

As cruel as her death was, Lance chooses to focus on the impactful life his daughter lived.

“I asked her one day, ‘Jess, how do you get it right to always have a smile on your face?’

“She said, ‘I don’t know. It just happens.’

“For her it was just natural to be that way. Maybe she was just too good for this world.” S

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WHAT THE PSYCHICS SAY What lies ahead in 2020? Top clairvoyants and numerologists offer their predictions – prepare for a bumpy ride

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WHOLE new year, a brandnew slate. So will 2020 be any better than 2019 which, let’s face it, had its fair share of trouble and turmoil, drama and disappointment?

SANDY SM MIT IT South African numerologist

Johannesburg-based Smith makes her predictions by looking at key dates and numbers.

Using this system, which she devised herself, she was able to predict that former president Jacob Zuma was on his way out long before it became a reality. And she predicts 2020 is going to be another tumultuous year for South Africans.

A year of change: how it adds up

If you take the four individual digits that make up 2020 and add them you get four, Smith says. “The number is about downsizing and minimising. It’s destructive yet also rebuilding, renovating, fixing – especially for infrastructure, industry and business.

“It’s a year of endings but also new beginnings. 2020 will be all about cutting back and if the government, business and individuals

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Don’t count on it. There are going to be some major shake-ups at home and abroad, according to psychics and numerologists from South Africa and around the world.

We could see the queen retiring, Pope Francis resigning and talk-show queen Oprah Winfrey entering the US presiden-

tial race. Meanwhile President Cyril Ramaphosa is going to have his hands full dealing with the land issue and trying to keep the lights on.

So hold onto your hats – we’re in for another rough ride. Here’s what the experts had to say after some crystal-ball gazing.

are en’t willing to make the necessary sacrifices, there’ll be more hardship down the line.”

It’ll be a significant year for individuals, companies or countries that are of an age that adds up to four, she adds – so for instance if they’re 22, 13 or 40 years old.

the various factions within the ANC. The internal politicking in the party will intensify and if the president doesn’t take a strong stand it will be to his detriment, she says.

The economy

Globally things aren’t looking good, Smith says. What you see in South Africa is happening around the world and won’t get better until May 2022. Expect more downgrades that will push SA to minus junk status.

Many companies are going to be in trouble and there will be job losses. SA’s maize production will be hampered by bad weather and we’ll be forced to import at a high price.

President Cyril Ramaphosa The president is about to enter the worst two years of his term. He needs to cut back and reduce to get SA on track while also toeing the party line and d dancing around

Land expropriation

“I believe this will drag on for quite some time.

The government needs to hand over land it owns and this will need to be on a case-bycase basis. Farming will be greatly affected.”

Loadshedding

It’s going to be a fact of life for the next two years at least – although things should improve by the end of 2021.

The ongoing water crisis Globally 2020 isn’t a water year, especially for certain areas in South Africa. In the run-up to May 2020 the lack of rain gets worse. “And around the world, including SA, if there’s rain it could be destructive, destroying crops and affecting property, particularly in low-lying areas,” Smith predicts.

CRAIG HAMILTON-PARKER British clairvoyant

Brexit, US President Donald Trump, Britain’s Prince Harry marrying American actress Meghan Markle – the acclaimed psychic predicted all these key events long before they happened. Here are his predictions for 2020.

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American election

“We could see Oprah Winfrey entering the race but I don’t see her pushing it to go right the way through – she might just step aside but she’ll certainly be vocal throughout,” he says.

“I predict [US senator] Elizabeth Warren will become the Democratic candidate and the final race between her and Trump will be close – neck and neck. But I believe Trump will win.”

Trump’s health

There’s going to be an illness around Trump at some stage, Hamilton-Parker says.

“I get the feeling that will happen just after he’s re-elected.”

Brexit

It will be a hard Brexit of sorts but deals will be struck at the last moment with Germany. “[German chancellor] Angela Merkel is going soon. [French president] Emmanuel Macron is on the way out too.

The European Union (EU) will have troubl soon and will be pleased bles to put B Brexit behind them,” he predicts.

China

“There’ll be an uprising but we won’t see the bloodshed that happened in the Maoist revolution,” Hamilton-Parker says.

The revolution, which began in 1966, caused the deaths of between 500 000 and two million people.

“We’re going to see a much more gentle although riotous transfer of power and my feeling is that eventually y the authorities will step back and democracy will ill take control. This new democracy that will emerge will make it a powerful force in the world.”

“I advise d i people l making ki iinvestments however to avoid cryptocurrencies. My sense with those is there will eventually be a crash, maybe after 2020.”

North Korea

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Supreme leader Kim Jong-un will be deposed by his own people and flee to China, Hamilton-Parker says. “After that we’ll gradually see the reunification of North and South Korea. This might not all happen this year, but we’re definitely going to be seeing more dissent in North Korea.”

World economy

The American economy will do well in 2020.

Some are predicting the dollar will crash in 2020 but Hamilton-Parker feels the opposite will happen – the currency will become strong although there’ll be a downturn in 2021.

“America’s trade war with China is going to get worse but there’s also a trade war looming with Europe so there’ll be a volatile period ahead for those making investments,” he says. “But my feeling is America will remain economically strong.

“I predict that in America this year we’re going to see some really big innovations – in technology in particular,” Hamilton-Parker says. “I’m getting a sense there’s something about plastic recycling – where we’re using something like bacteria to break down plastic in the sea.

“There’s also something new the Americans will discover in order to break hydrogen and oxygen to make perfectly clear fuel – it’s a cheap way of doing it.

“This clean energy revolution will absolutely harmonise the world. I also feel we might even start to crack major illnesses, such as the common cold, in 2020.”

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JUDY HEVEN NLY Y US psychic and spiritual counsellor

Hevenly was born in South Africa and now lives in Los Angeles.

She’s regarded as one of America’s top psychics and her clients include royalty, former presidents, heads of state and Hollywood movie stars.

America

Trump won’t be removed from office and there’s a strong possibility of him being re-elected in 2020, she believes.

But he might not complete his second term in office.

Europe

The struggle of Brexit will cause the EU to be much stricter with those trying to leave the union, and trade deals or partnerships will be off the table immediately.

It seems Spain has a high chance of being one of the countries to leave, possibly along with Italy.

Middle East

A peace treaty will be signed by the end of 2020.

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Africa

Ethiopia will launch its first stock market in the capital city Addis Ababa.

Natural disasters

Floods Cities worldwide will experience heavy rains and storms, including those in California, Indonesia, India and Florida.

Earthquakes Quakes of up to 6,2 on the Richter scale will be experienced in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Alaska, Mexico, Japan and New Zealand.

Innovations S A new bionic eye lens will allow humans to have 3x20/20 vision.

S New treatments will be developed for multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as a cannabissbased treatment for epilepsy.

S A new way of curing decayed teeth will be developed using electronic stimulation and minerals.

S A flu vaccine contained in a plaster will inject the vaccine into the body.

S A cure for prostate cancer will emerge as well as a new vaccine in the treatment of HIV. S Artificial viruses will stimulate the immune system to fight cancer.

OTHER HEVENLY PREDICTIONS There’s a possibility of Pope Francis resigning, but he also has the chance to stay on and change his legacy in the Catholic Church by appointing women at the highest level as cardinals, and allowing priests to marry.

S There will be an attempt on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s life.

S WikiLeaks whistle-blower Julian Assange will be extradited to the United States to stand trial.

S Teen eco-warrior Greta Thunberg will receive the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.

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THE QUEEN The Th monarch, monarch who ho tturns 94 in April, will possibly retire this year, handing the reins to her son Prince Charles, psychic Judy Hevenly predicts. Clairvoyant Craig Hamilton-Parker agrees that Charles will take over more of her duties although he isn’t sure whether Her Majesty will formally retire.

“We’re going to notice Queen Elizabeth becoming more and more tired and see a lot more of Charles doing her engagements and speeches while she takes more of backseat.

This is the gradual winding down of an era as Charles begins to head towards the throne,” he says.

S Queen Elizabeth will knight music and entertainment mogul Simon Cowell.

S Singer Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom will announce they’re expecting a baby.

S Singer Justin Bieber’s wife, model

Hailey Baldwin, will give birth to a girl.

S Actress Sandra Bullock will walk down the aisle with her boyfriend, photographer Bryan Randall.

S Health problems lie ahead for actor

Johnny Depp and the Dalai Lama. If the Buddhist leader dies it could trigger protests in Tibet.

Academy Awards

S Joaquin Phoenix (Joker) or Robert De Niro (The Irishman) will win best actor.

S Renée Zellweger will be named best actress for Judy.

S Actor Kirk Douglas (103), broadcast

PRINCE PHILIP The queen’s husband, who turns 99 in June, will continue to suffer health problems and spend more and more time in hospital.

ROYAL BABIES Prince William and his wife, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, will announce their fourth child is on the way. Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will also be expecting – and Hamilton-Parker predicts this time it will be a girl. Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, will also share some baby news.

journalist Barbara Walters (90), Golden Girls star Betty White (97) and talkshow host Larry King g ((86)) will all pass away.

L LOTS OF DRAMA Hevenly suspects Harry a Meghan will go through with their plan and t leave Britain and settle elsewhere. to There’ll be more problems for Prince A Andrew as further scandals are revealed.

A Hamilton-Parker warns Princess Anne’s And d daughter, Zara Tindall, will have some sort of a accident that will prevent her being part of t equestrian eventing team that represents the B Britain at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. S S SOURCES: JUDYHEVENLY.COM, PSYCHICS.CO.UK, SANDY@NUMEROLOGY.CO.ZA S you.co.za 9 JANUARY 2020

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OUR MAGICAL DAY A romantic pink beach in New Zealand was the wedding venue for former Miss South Africa Suzette van der Merwe

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HEY wanted a wedding with a difference, something intimate and off the beaten track where they could just focus on each other. And although it took three flights and two days of travelling, that’s exactly the wedding Suzette van der Merwe and Mark Weston got.

Mere hours after touching down in New Zealand last month, the couple stood barefoot on a remote beach, exchanging vows with just two guests and a gathering of screeching gulls as their

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Dressed in a fuchsia pink creation by designer Gerrit Pienaar, Suzette (50) looked every bit as stunning as she did when she was crowned Miss South Africa in 1990 at the age of 21.

It was a fitting colour choice because the venue for their nuptials was Pink Beach at Kauri Cliffs resort, so called because crushed shells cause the sand to shimmer in a delightful shade of pink.

The couple had been hoping for good weather and were disappointed that when they arrived it was overcast and drizzling.

“But later the sun came out, the wind down and it turned into a ct day,” Suzette says. e ceremony took place on beach under a wooden cture decorated with nery, flowers and shells. Afthe pastor declared them and wife, the couple exnged rings designed by Jenlifford, a long-time friend he bride, as the groom’s far, Wayne (78), and stepOVE and LEFT: Suzette van Merwe and Mark Weston married on 14 December a beach in New Zealand, the ntry of Mark’s birth.

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mother, Angela Jennings Weston (79) looked on.

Suzette’s ring features a bold yellow diamond but hidden underneath it are a pink ruby and a blue sapphire. For Suzette, these stones symbolise her son, Graydon (20), and daughter, Skye (17) – her children from a previous marriage.

Waiting on the beach after the ceremony was a table laden with a seafood feast, including prawns and crayfish. And rounding off their long leisurely meal was an exotic pavlova.

Looking back, Suzette says she couldn’t have asked for a more magical day.

“Every detail was more than we’d dreamt it would be.”

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HE couple fell in love after being set up on a blind date in 2013 by mutual friends. It was the first date Suzette had gone on in the nine years since she and her second husband had been divorced.

But after seeing a picture of Mark, an executive in the banking sector who hails from New Zealand but works in SA, her curiosity got the better of her.

“I showed it to Skye and she said, ‘Just look at his friendly eyes. You can see he’s a good guy’.”

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Mark recalls seeing Suzette for the first time, walking towards him at the Palazzo Montecasino Hotel in Johannesburg in a white dress. “She was absolutely gorgeous and took my breath away,” he says.

Since that first date Mark has sent Suzette a bouquet of flowers every week.

“He always makes me feel special,” she says.

Although the couple, who have a home together in Dainfern, Johannesburg, got engaged about a year into their relationship neither of them was in any hurry to get busy with wedding preparations.

But after Mark’s sister, Angela Weston (52) died of cancer in August, it brought home to them how fleeting and precious life is.

Last year also brought many changes for Suzette. After months of being in excruciating pain she had to undergo neck operation. Then in July after turni 50, she decided to give up her job in t corporate world as head of the Cell Foundation.

Free of work commitments, she w looking forward to spending two wee in New Zealand after the wedding. A when they get home there will be mo festivities – this time in Still Bay in t Western Cape, as she and Mark celebra their marriage with their families and few close friends. Mark’s sons, Jack (2 and Lewis (21) plan to be there alo with Suzette’s kids and her father, Piet Having waited so long, it’s importa to Suzette to go all out.

“We want to show our families o commitment to each other,” she say “And Mark deserves it – he’s this co stant, wonderful person. He’s my be friend and partner in crime. I love him bits!” S

ABOVE: Suzette looked stunning in a pink dress that reminds her of the bougainvillea at her parents’ home.

BELOW: Mark’s dad, Wayne, and his stepmom, Angela Weston, were the only guests and their witnesses.

THE COUPLE WISH TO THANK PHOTOGRAPHER: RACHEL JORDA OF TWO LITTLE STARFISH PHOTOGRAPHY; TABLECLOTH AND SERVIETTES: SWIER; MARK’S SUIT: HUGO BOSS; SUZETTE’S WEDDING GOWN: GERRIT PIENAAR DESIGNS; RINGS: JENNA CLIFFORD; SUZETTE’S SKINCARE: FILORGA; SUZETTE’S PERFU LADY BY MONT BLANC, A GIFT FROM SHOPFOMO; MARK’S SCE ICON BY DUNHILL, A GIFT FROM SHOPFOMO; SUZETTE’S HAIR: IMMERSION HAIR & NAILS

LEFT and RIGHT: Finger food was served with champagne before the seafood wedding feast. ABOVE: The rings – designed by Jenna Clifford.

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‘I’VE LEARNT Sifiso’’s rugby dream is on hold after he was hurt in tthe Driehoek tragedy, but he’s fighting h for his future BY JANA VAN DER MERWE PICTURES: LUBABALO LESOLLE OTHING makes k him hi haph pier than holding a rugby ball in his hands and dreaming of running full tilt down the field, dodging his opponents as he streaks towards the tryline.

“Playing rugby feels incredible,” Sifiso Tshabalala says. “When I side-step five guys and the crowd is cheering me on, I feel very good. Then I’m the step-king.”

But Sifiso’s rugby career hangs in the balance now.

The 19-year-old was in the wrong place at the wrong time on 1 February last year: crossing the walkway at Hoërskool Driehoek in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, when all hell broke loose.

Four learners lost their lives when the suspended slab of contract collapsed and more than 20 kids were injured, Sifiso included. He cracked four vertebrae when he fell to the ground amid a mass of screaming students.

Now, nearly a year after the tragedy, his rugby career still isn’t a certainty.

Yet there’s been a silver lining to this dark cloud. The accident allowed Sifiso to open up to his schoolfriends about his challenging home circumstances because the horror of that day brought them all closer together, he says.

He’s also received a lifeline from unexpected quarters.

The teen, who wrote his matric exams at the end of last year, has been awarded a bursary to study rugby coaching and management at the International Rugby Institute (IRI) in Pretoria and remains hopeful he’ll once again play the sport he so loves.

But until then he’ll do his best to secure a solid future – if not for himself, then for his family.

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IFISO remembers the day he played the best rugby of his life as if it was yesterday. He was in Grade 11, and for 80 minutes he outran and outmanoeuvred his opponents.

He was made man of the match, and provincial tryouts beckoned.

But what many people watching the fleet-footed point-scoring machine didn’t know was that Sifiso often cried himself to sleep. Although he was dubbed Driehoek’s “Bryan Habana”, he was considering quitting the game.

Weekly practices ran increasingly later and transport costs and arrangements, including over weekends, were becoming too expensive.

He hadn’t told his friends or teachers of the dilapidated shack in Evaton township he shared with his unemployed mom, Zandile (43), grandmother Ntombizodwa (72) and baby sister, Towana (3).

He hadn’t told them he had to take a taxi from Evaton, more than 20km from his school in Vanderbijlpark, and when he got home in the afternoon he had to trek to the communal tap to get water for his family for washing, cooking and bathing. All his teachers and schoolmates knew was that he was Sifiso, one

of their best players. Rugby had been his escape since he started at Driehoek as a skinny Grade 8 kid.

Sifiso was determined to go to that school – his family used to live in Vanderbijlpark until they moved to live with his gran in Evaton. All his friends from his junior school, Laerskool Totius, were going to Driehoek and Sifiso wanted to go there too, despite the logistics involved.

Devan Behr, a teacher and rugby coach at Driehoek, persuaded him to give the game a go after seeing Sifiso hanging around for hours after the final bell had rung for the day.

“In the beginning, when I didn’t know the roads to and from the taxi rank so well yet, a friend and I would wait until late in the afternoon for transport to fetch us and take us home,” he recalls.

“That’s when Sir came to me and said, ‘Come and play rugby!’ But I said no, I couldn’t train that late in the afternoon.”

One day, however, Sifiso gave in and joined in the training. “They must have seen what a good runner I was because from that day on, Mr Behr dropped me at the taxi rank after rugby training.”

Devan also let him sleep over at his home on Friday nights so he wouldn’t have to find taxi money again to get to weekend games. Still, the transport costs Four schoolkids died and more than 20 were injured when this walkway collapsed at Hoërskool Driehoek in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, in February last year.

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RIGHT: Sifiso Tshabalala has been granted a bursary to study rugby coaching and hopes this will help him rise above his circumstances.

LEFT: His home in the township of Evaton, Gauteng. ABOVE: With his sister, Towana.

continued to escalate. Sifiso couldn’t bear to put his mom under so much financial strain so he decided to quit.

But Kallie Schultz, another coach and teacher at Driehoek, wouldn’t have it.

“He said I’m a really good rugby player and he was going to take me to the provincial tryouts.”

Suddenly the future looked bright – until the unthinkable happened.

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N THE morning of the tragedy, Sifiso was on his way from assembly to roll call.

“My friend and I were chatting about a maths project that was due. I’d walked about three steps along the walkway,” he says.

His clearest memory of what came next is the screams. “When I regained consciousness, that’s all I could hear. I couldn’t move, I struggled to breathe.

I thought my time had come. The way everyone was screaming terrified me.”

His first worry, lying there under the rubble, was for his family. “As I lay there, I realised I needed to stay strong for my mom and my baby sis. They only have me and I want to be the person who cares for them because it’s tough without a man in the house,” Sifiso says.

He was relieved when he was discharged after spending a week in Mediclinic Vereeniging. But when he attended the funeral of Jandré Steyn (14), one of the pupils who died, he started experiencing excruciating pain.

He managed to stay until the end of the funeral then went to Mediclinic Emfuleni where scans showed the cracked vertebrae in his middle and lower back. He spent another week in hospital.

“The doctor said I couldn’t play rugby but there was a chance I’d recover. They’ll only know for certain in February because it’ll take about a year for the vertebrae to get better.”

After the walkway collapse, Wynand Moolman, former manager of the Blue Bulls Tuks Rugby Academy, heard about Sifiso and offered him a bursary. But the academy unexpectedly closed down in October. So Wynand contacted Marinus van der Watt, director of the IRI, and coach Kudu Oberholzer.

The institute offered Sifiso a similar bursary for 10 months in 2020 – from January to October.

“Wynand explained Sifiso’s situation and told us of his passion for the game,” Marinus says. “The most important thing now is for Sifiso to regain his selfconfidence and to strengthen his back and we’re going to give it a full go.”

For now, Sifiso will be studying coaching and management at the ABE Midas Naka Bulls Rugby Club, to which the IRI is affiliated. He’ll also receive rehabilitation.

There are more challenges – there are no funds yet for Sifiso’s accommodation and food over his study period. But he’s feeling positive.

“What drives me now is my mom and baby sister. I don’t want my sisterr to have the tough time I had when she sttarts going to school. I want to give her a better life,” he says.

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“What happened on the brid dge was terrible. But it brought us as schoolchildren together. We started talking about our problems. That was tthe first time I could tell my friends aboutt my circumstances at home.”

The catastrophe has changed d his outlook on life. “It taught me lifee is short, that I have to tell my famiily every day when I leave home thaat I love them – because I don’t kno ow when it’ll be my last day.” S you.co.za 9 JANUARY 2020

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THIS IS HOW NOT TO DIET Dr Michael Greger thinks dieting is a waste of time and money – he’s come up with 12 tweaks to yourr life that will really help you lose weigh ht

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O THE festive season is done and dusted – but the effects may well be lingering. Those mince pies hanging around your middle, that extra helping of trifle lolling about your love handles, all those roast potatoes bobbing along with your butt . . . Little wonder everywhere you look there are diets promising to help you kick the extra kilos.

But do yourself a favour: ignore them all.

This is the advice of renowned American nutrition expert Dr Michael Greger.

In his new book, How Not to Diet, he delves deep into the leading causes of weight gain and comes up with simple, everyday ways to remedy them.

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procceeds from his research website and his b books go to charity.

Hiis motivation is to see people put an end to dieting and replacingg thosse constant weight-loss struggles with h a simple, healthy, sustainable lifesttyle.

VERY Y month seems to bring us a trendy new diet or weight-loss fad and they always sell because they always fail. Racked with the guilt and self-hatred of failure, people often n line right back up to be fooled again.

W When it comes to making life-anddeatth decisions that concern your own heallth and that of your family, as far as I’m cconcerned there’s only one question: whaat does the best available balance of evid dence say right now?

Th why my new book has one goal.

That’s Wheether you’re overweight or at your

ideal weight and wanting to keep it that way, the aim is to give you every possible evidence-based tweak, trick, tip and technique to build the optimal weightcontrol solution.

My research team uncovered a treasure trove of buried data. Simple spices proven in proper studies to accelerate weight loss that barely cost a thing (with so little profit potential, it’s no wonder those studies never saw the light of day).

Specific foods shown to cause you to burn more fat, fat suppress your appetite, rev up your metabolism, block the absorption of calories, and effectively take away even more calories than they provide. We discovered the context in which we eat matters

ttoo. That the same num er of calories eaten at a different time of the day can translate into different amou ts of body fat.

Here are 12 of the maany gems we found.

DON’T SKIP BREAKFA

Most randomised c ntrolled studies found no weight loss benefit at all to skipping breakfast. But how is that possible if skipping breakfast means skipping calories? It’s probably b cause . . .

IT’S NOT JUSTW EE BUTWHEN WE E T IT

Yes, that’s right A calorie is not just a calor alorie. It really d es depend when it’s eaten, and nd mornin m g calories don’t appear to count as muc mu h as evening calories even when they’re exacc the same.

This is true when all sorts of vaa les are factored in. It’s not because, for exxample, we tend to graze on junk food while watching TV in the evening.

In fact, the difference is explained by what’s called chronobio ology – the study of how our bodies’ naaatural cycles are affected by the rhythmss of the sun, moon and seasons.

It doesn’t matter wheen we sleep, nearly every cell and organ iin our bodies has its own internal clock aan nd still continues to cycle in a 24-hour cciircadian rhythm – and it’s just part of that a rhythm to burn more meal calories in the morning.

For weight loss, eat your y main meal of the day at lunch – orr even breakfast – rather than dinner. Or b best of all, try . . .

NEGATIVE-CALO OR RIE PORRIDGE

Researchers at Columbia C University in New York diivided ivided randomly picked indiviiduals into one of three brreakfast groups:

For weight loss, eat your main meal at lunch or even breakfast porridge made de om quick oats, the same number of caloriess f a sugary cereal, and just plain water.

They then measured how ma alories people took in at lunch three hours rs later.

Not only did those who ate the porridge feel significantly fuller, some then went on to consume significantly less at lunch – about 400 fewer calories (1 670kJ), in fact, which is more than the porridge itself. So in effect, the porridge provided “negative” calories.

In contrast, the sugary cereal was so unsatiating that the cereal group ate as much at lunch as the breakfast-skipping, water-only group. It’s as if the cereal group hadn’t eaten breakfast at all!

ACTIVATE YOUR BAT SIGNAL

We all know about the white fat in our bellies that stores fat, but did you

know you also have brown fat – or rown adipose tissue (Bat) – that burns t? Bat is located high in our chests, in e neck and shoulder regions, and the m more active it is, the thinner you tend to be. e of the best ways to ac vate it is to feel a b hilly.

You burn 1 more ca ories (686kJ) a day living at 16,55 aad of 22°C. Provided you don’t eat more to compensate, this could translate into 0,45kg of fat a year per degree.

Yes, a climate of 16,5°C is pretty brisk (and not that easy in mid-summer South Africa), but even moving the office thermostat down from 24°C to 19°C has been proven to boost Bat activation and burn about 100 more calories (418kJ) every day. da That’s an annual calorie deficit equivallent of about 20 days of fasting.

TEA AND COFFEE FOR CALORIE BURN

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Simply drink a cup of tea and within an hour you may be burning up w to o 10% more calories.

In one study, having tea three times a day raised the number of calories urned in that 24-hour period from bu ab bout 2 280 calories (9 540kJ) to 2 360 caalories (9 874kJ) – around 80 calories (3334kJ) more. In effect, each cup of tea wept away about 25 calories (104kJ). sw Why? Researchers think it’s likely that teea activates the Bat signal too. But it’s

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tea without milk, I’m afraid – researchers found the addition of milk “completely prevents the biological activity of tea”.

Coffee is a weight-buster too. Drink two cups of coffee and over the next few hours your resting metabolic rate goes up about 10%.

In fact, you can tell whether someone has just consumed coffee by measuring the heat coming off their skin.

On average, every cup of coffee may cause you to end up burning 17 extra calories (71kJ). Since a cup of black coffee has only about two calories, that leaves a net deficit of 15 calories (63kJ) a cup.

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EAT A TOMATO BEFORE EVERY MEAL

How about a weight-reducing food with anti-inflammatory properties thrown in? The humble tomato ticks both boxes.

If you give people about a quarter cup of tomato paste a day, you get an improvement in artery function within 15 days, an effect attributed to both antima ry a ant xidant effects. matoes are so nflammatory

that tomato extracts have been investigated ass a potential replacement for aspirin as a blood thinner.

Meanwhille, women asked to eat a largge ripe tomato before lunch every day for one month h dropped 1kg, with imprrovements in blood sugars, cholesterol and triglyceerides (a type of fat found in your blood).

A tomato is 95% water, so you’re effectiively filling up a fistsized portion of your stomach with only ab bout 15 calories (63kJ) right before a meal.

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GO NU UTS

Nuts aare high in calories, but at the same time they’re one of the few foods that may literally add years to your life. Not only may they slow the ageing process itself, but 30g a day (roughly a handful) may also reduce the risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, cancer, respiratory disease, diabetes and infections – more than half of our top 10 killers. Even better, eaten in moderation, those calories don’t seem to matter.

Nuts appear to be so satiating that if ou give people a midmorning snack of lmonds, not only do they eat less at unch, they eat less at dinner too, sponaneously accounting for the extra alond calories.

SPICE IT UP WITH BLACK CUMIN

Black cumin – no relation to actual cumin – is a common spice Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines ighly prized for purported medicinal enefits.

The seeds taste sweeter than cumiin and have intense lemony, caraway-likke notes. Only in the past 50 years or so has h black cumin been put to the scienttific test, though, culminating in more th han 1 000 papers published in medical litterature.

Some of the results are extraordinarry.

One study found that menopausaal women given a gram a day (less than n a quarter teaspoon) of black cumin n powder reduced their bad cholesterol by 27% within two months – the sort of results you’d expect with statin drugs.

It’s equally astonishing for weightt loss: a recent analysis of controlled trials found about a quarter teaspoon of o black cumin powder every day appeaars to reduce body mass index within the span of a couple of months.

If it’s truly so beneficial to so maany

faacets of health, why don’t we w hear more about it? Maybee because there’s little profit m motive.

Black cumin is just a sp pice. The daily dose used in n most of these studies w would cost less than 40c.

Put some in your pepper grinder with the pepperco orns.

Black cumin is available aat faaithfultonature.co.za at R336 fo or 50g.

mo ore calories a day than an avverage exercise programme – it’s why some people can eeat and eat and not put on w weight. They just get up and move more in daily life.

If you don’t fidget, you n need to work on it. Neat m means taking the stairs insstead of the escalator. It m means singing, laughing, cleeaning, and gardening – any actiivity that creates muscular contrractions.

BOOST YOUR FAT CONTROLLER

WEIGH YOURSELF TWICE A DAY

Every cell in our bo odies is like a little rechargeable battery; charged up with w food or sunlight then drained rained back down as the cell does its work.

What happens if the cell is running on em mpty and it’s not refuelled with food? It starts taking from the fat stores in n your body.

But to do that requires a sensor to flip th he switch in your body from storing faat to burning fat, and that’s the job of an enzyyme called adenosine monophosphate-activaated protein kinase (AM MPK), sometimes called the fat controller. By b boosting the activity of AMPK, our bodies bu urn more fat.

One waay to do it is to eat viinegar. During a th hree-month trial, a group taking one daily tab blespoon of vin negar steadilyy lost about 450g a month, m while a group takin ng two daily tablespoons t were w down a t o t a l of ab bout 2,3kg a mo onth.

Itt might not soun nd like a lot, but tthat weight loss w was achieved witho out remov-

ing anything from their diets. The vinegar groups also got slimmer, losing about 2,5cm off their waistlines, suggesting they were burning abdominal fat.

Never drink it straight though as it can cause intractable hiccups and burn your oesophagus. Dip your baguette in balsamic or toss your salad in it.

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BOIL YOUR POTATOES

In a landmark study in which dozens of foods were put to the test, the most filling food researchers found was the boiled potato. No other food even came close.

Eating boiled potatoes as a side dish fills you up so much, it cuts as much as 200 calories (836,8kJ) of intake off a meal.

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Forget all those hi-tech wearable traackers: the best device for monitoring calorie intake and losing weight remains the humble bathroom scale.

Findings from more than a dozen studies have consistently shown regular selfweighing to be associated with successful weight loss and maintenance, and one study found that twice daily – upon waking and again right before bed – appeared superior to once a day (about 2,7kg versus 0,9kg of weight loss over 12 weeks).

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BE NEAT

Exercise is good for you – but not for weight loss. A moderately obese person doing moderateintensity physical activity, such as biking or very brisk walking, would burn about 350 calories (1 464kJ) an hour.

Yet we consume most processed drinks and snacks at a rate of about 70 calories (293kJ) a minute, so it takes five minutes of snacking for someone to wipe out a whole hour of exercise! We’d need to jog 0,4km for every single bite of a Snickers bar.

Far better to concentrate your weightloss energy on getting enough Neat in – that’s Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, or the heat given off by our regular activities of daily living, such as standing, moving, and fidgeting.

Neat typically burns at least five times

PS . . . SORRY, SEX DOESN’T COUNT It’s a widely held belief that a bout of sexual activity burns a few hundred calories (more than a thousand kilojoules). So you may think, hey, I could get a side of fries with that! But if you hook people up (literally and figuratively) and measure their oxygen consumption during the act, having sex turns out to be the metabolic equivalent of bowling.

Given the average bout of sexual activity may last only about six minutes, a moderately active participant might expend about 21 calories (88kJ) during intercourse – just 14 (59kJ) more than they would have watching TV. So maybe you could have one fry with that. you.co.za 9 JANUARY 2020

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MY SHACK IS MY CASTLE Self-taught builder Fernando created a luxurious home in the middle of an informal settlement using recycled materials. He tells us how he did it BY BULELANI DYOMFANA PICTURES: JACQUES STANDER

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ROM the outside it would be easy not to give the house another glance.

It’s built on top of a spaza shop amid the sprawl of shacks that make up Joe Slovo Park informal settlement in Milnerton, Cape Town. And it looks like just another corrugated iron home.

But stepping into Fernando Mucavele’s abode is like entering a boutique hotel.

There’s a recessed ceiling, lit by carefully concealed remote-controlled LED lights that cast a colourful glow on the queensize bed.

Four pristine white pillars frame the perfectly made bed with its scatter cushions and meticulously rolled towels.

The floors are finished with light oak laminated strips, and neat built-in cupboards discreetly flank the bed, while the bathroom boasts a rainfall showerhead and a gorgeous glass washbasin.

The compact kitchen has gleaming countertops, a glass-top stove, dark wood cabinetry and an envy-inducing double-door fridge.

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owner has dubbed his impressive dwelling, is testament to the 32-year-old Mozambican’s skills as a self-taught builder, plumber, tiler, electrician and interior designer.

He may not have much education, but he’s gifted, Fernando says. “God gave me everything.

“I never went to school at all – I can’t even write. I’m just a fast learner. If I don’t know how to do something, I look at how someone else does it and I teach myself how to do it.”

His neighbours might be impressed with his beautiful home now, but when he started his project people laughed at him. “They thought I was crazy. They didn’t believe I could do it,” he recalls.

It took Fernando a year to complete his home. He worked seven days a week, using only leftover and discarded building materials from building sites where he works.

He estimates he spent about R10 000 on the project, with R4 000 going towards a brand-new geyser, R2 000 on corrugated iron sheeting and the rest on concrete stone.

If he hadn’t used recycled and repur-

posed material, he believes he would’ve spent more than R50 000 decorating his home to his liking.

“I refuse to buy material straight from the shops, so I did it bit by bit using scrap materials.”

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MAN’S home is his castle and a castle should be beautiful, he believes.

“I used to rent nearby,” says Fernando, who settled in Joe Slovo several years ago. “I did similar work on that one, but then I left and moved here. At first I used to sleep on the floor and thought to myself I need to make a bed.”

Once he had a bed, he’d lie on it and dream of the kind of ceiling he wanted to look up at.

“I knew how to build a standard ceiling, but whenever I came home I’d sit down and think about a specific design I wanted to make. I’d picture it in my mind and then think about the design for the rest of the room,” he explains.

His dream is now a reality – yet as magnificent as Fernando’s Palace is, there are still finishing touches he wants

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FAR LEFT: It might not look like much on the outside but Fernando Mucavele’s home in Joe Slovo Park, Cape Town, is a palace on the inside. ABOVE LEFT: His bedroom boasts a recessed ceiling and a queensize bed. ABOVE RIGHT: The kitchen is furnished with gleaming countertops and dark wood cabinetry. LEFT and BELOW LEFT: The bathroom with its rainfall showerhead and glass basin.

Fernando designed and built it himself with no formal training.

to add: a lick of paint here, the odd touchup there. “And I’d like to add a fish tank,” he says.

Unsurprisingly, his work has been a hit with his once-doubting neighbours.

Word of his talent has spread and he’s often asked to do building jobs for people in his community and beyond.

“When I arrive at a client’s house, I usually ask them to allow me a bit of time to think about what their house is going to require,” he says. “I close my eyes and visualise the design I want, then you’ll see me smiling to myself.”

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IGHT now Fernando has his hands full with building work on three houses. When quoting clients for jobs, he tries to be considerate, especially if they’re fellow township residents, he says. Building materials are usually the most expensive part of any job, and his costs vary depending on what’s needed.

A three-bedroom house he’s building costs about R15 000, he tells us. The price is on the low side because it’s a job for a friend and he’ll be doing the plumbing and plastering himself.

Fernando credits God not only for his natural talent, but for helping him change his bad-boy ways. His past is far

from perfect and there were times when he succumbed to peer pressure and found himself at loggerheads with the law.

“I mixed with the wrong kind of people,” he says. “I used to do drugs and was a heavy drinker – even my physical appearance was different then.”

He turned over a new leaf and found religion because he realised he was wasting his life, especially when he’d been blessed with so much talent.

“In 2014, I stood in front of the whole congregation of my church and begged for help and guidance.”

Since then he hasn’t touched a drop of alcohol and steers clear of drugs.

Fernando lives alone in his palace – his long-term partner and their four children live in Mozambique – and a healthy lifestyle and work are his main focus now.

He’s also intent on passing on what he knows about the building and decorating trade to others.

“I want them to learn how to do what I do because I may be in the news today, but I could be gone tomorrow. I might die with my skills. That’s why I work with other people on these jobs.”

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Here are the biggest trends for the year ahead in food, fashion, beauty and décor

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Beyond charcuterie

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Party snacks have taken a chic turn as charcuterie and cheese boards become more elaborate and visually appealing.

Seacuterie is one of the hottest trends – replacing cold cuts with a variety of seafoods that are pickled, fermented, smoked or aged.

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Little foodies

Children can be picky eaters, but millennial parents are raising a generation of mini foodies. These kids’ palates are more adventurous as they’re exposed to sushi, non-breaded salmon fish sticks, organic chicken nuggets, pastas made from alternative flours and more.

3 5 This trend has been gaining momentum in recent years, and is set to continue as more and more people go alcohol-free.

Whether you call them mocktails, zero-proof cocktails or spirit-free drinks, they’re becoming a staple at happy hour. What’s new is restaurants are now pairing nonalcoholic wine with their dishes and setting up menus with these pairings.

KAPOKBOS

Everything butters & spreads

Chickpea butter, macadamia butter, watermelon seed butter and smooth vegan spreads – these are just a few of the alternative spreads and butters we’ll see this year.

SPEKBOOM

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New in healthy eating

S Alternative flours Made from

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otanicals such as spekboom, wild sorrel, juniper, maple blossom and balsam add a delicate and unique flavour to dishes, and are predicted to boom in 2020. “Local seaweed such as kelp and klipkombers (a brown seaweed that grows on rocks in shallow water), and

indigenous vegetation such as waterblommetjies, sour figs, dune spinach, madumbe (a root vegetable), num num (Natal plum), soutslaai (ice plant), heerenbone, kapokbos (wild rosemary) and the local truffle are the traditional indigenous flower power,” chef Margot Janse says.

fruits and vegetables, such as banana, more alternative flours are popping up in the baking aisle.

S Syrup Instead of reaching for honey or sweeteners, try syrup reductions made from foods such as monk fruit, pomegranate, coconut, sweet potato, sorghum and dates.

S Healthy snacking There’s a move away from three meals a day to eating on the go, with a new wave of snacks to give your body what it needs. People are also turning away from party snacks such as chips to fresh snacks such as fruits and vegetables, hard-boiled eggs with savoury toppings and pickled veg.

S Flexitarian protein products Meat-plant protein blends are a hot new item for those keen to help the planet and their health

by cutting back on meat. roducts such as beef and mushroom burgers, chicken and pea protein nuggets, and pork and lentil sausages are tasty and nutritious.

S Less soy Soy is a common allergen, so many vegetarians and flexitarians are switching to mung beans, hempseed, avocado and other alternative sources of nourishment.

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7 Sour foods are growing in popularity because of precisely what they’re not sweet. More palates are beginning to appreciate flavours such as vinegar, tamarind and other ingredients that provide a distinctly delicious tartness Tamarind is on the rise in South Afric as it’s being used as an alternative to lemon and vinegar in cooking.

TAMARIND

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Edible packaging Conscious consumers are looking for great products that avoid plastic pollution, including edible packaging. When you’re done using it to eat, you can eat the spoon too!

SISIG

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cuisine

This year Asian dishes will soar in popularity as the 2020 Olympics are being hosted by Japan. You can also expect to see more West African dishes, which are characterised by ingre­ dients such as peanuts, tomatoes, lemongrass and onions. Sisig, a dish made with crispy pork, will get you hooked on Filipino cuisine.

And here at home, Xhosa and Cape Malay food are set to grow in popularity.

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Dining gets down to earth Move over fine dining – the hot trend is enjoying more casual meals in a laid-back setting. Going to a restaurant and ordering a gourmet burger, hot dog or large pizza is big news.

And with an increase in convenient delivery services, ordering in is also still on the rise.

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More bread options

It’s had a bad rap in recent years, but with so many different and healthy options out there, getting your daily bread has made a comeback. Healthier bread options are now readily available at local supermarkets and not just from health stores. Using stone-ground flour or even milling your own to bake delicious bread is a trend. Bakes such as seed loaves and rusks are also going through a metamorphosis to make them more wholesome.

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Homemade recipe books

There There’s Th ’s a yearning yearning i for for traditional tradi diti tion cooking – the dishes your mom or gran used to make. Many home cooks now collect or copy family recipes in a cookbook or file so they can pass down traditions to the next generation.

SOURCES: EAT OUT MAGAZINE, EATINGWELL.COM, ERRIEDA DU TOIT, FORBES.COM, GOODHOUSEKEEPING.COM, MARGOT JANSE (CHEF & EAT OUT CHIEF JUDGE), MARI-LOUIS GUY (CHEF)

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BY WAGHEEB WAGHEEBA JANUARY

ALTUZARRA SHOW, PARIS FASHION WEEK

NELVA BY HUAWEI SHOW, BELARUS FASHION WEEK

MICHAEL KORS SHOW, NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

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ALTUZARRA SHOW, PARIS FASHION WEEK

PINK MAGNOLIA SHOW, FASHION WEEK MEXICO CITY

MOSCHINO SHOW, MILAN FASHION WEEK

PINK MAGNOLIA SHOW, FASHION WEEK MEXICO CITY

Our No 1 pick for 2020! This classic trend was given a modern twist on runways with new colour combinations, popping base colours and interesting textures textures.

NATALIA KORZH SHOW, BELARUS FASHION WEEK

This romantic trend is popping up everywhere, with tiered drresses in bright hues and prints being the look du jour. For added whim msy, choose an off-the-shoulder tiered dress with pleats and ruffles.

PINEDA COVALÍN SHOW, FASHION WEEK MEXICO CITY

PINEDA COVALÍN SHOW, FASHION WEEK MEXICO CITY

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stopping sleeves

PINK MAGNOLIA SHOW, FASHION WEEK MEXICO CITY

BENITOS SANTOS SHOW, FASHION WEEK MEXICO CITY

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PRADA SHOW, MILAN FASHION WEEK

CHANEL SHOW, PARIS FASHION WEEK LOUIS VUITTON SHOW, PARIS FASHION WEEK

ELLIATT SHOW, MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL

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Let your sleeves be the star of your outfit. Runways across the globe showcased sleeves that made an impact – sheer puff sleeves, unusual cutouts and eye-catching trimmings. The more extravagant, the better.

’60s retro revival Fashion from this decade is making a comeback – but think Twiggy, not the hippy Woodstock look. The runways were awash with outfits inspired by this era’s bold and colourful geometric prints and garments with structured lines and feminine silhouettes.

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waistcoats Expect the waistcoat to have a special moment in 2020. Unlike the more feminine items on our list, this garment adds a masculine touch to your outfit. Wear a plain-coloured waistcoat to work but mix it up with patterns and colours when going out.

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RICARDO PRETO SHOW, LISBOA FASHION WEEK

Effortlessly chic, baggy trousers give you a carefree yet fashion-forward look.

We also love them because they’re super-comfy.

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO SHOW, MILAN FASHION WEEK

pants

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Rope belts

Whether you choose a neutral colour, a brighter shade or a patterned style, this accessory will add a laid-back feel to your outямБt.

VALENTINO SHOW, PARIS FASHION WEEK

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ULLA JOHNSON SHOW, NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

Big bags The micro-bag trend is making way for macro bags. When it comes to this accessory, bigger is better.

ALEXANDER McQUEEN SHOW, PARIS FASHION WEEK

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI SHOW, PARIS FASHION WEEK

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jewellery

This year, go for jewellery that’s bright, bold and big.

It adds a fun dimension to your look and can take any outfit up a notch.

From classic to funky, flat or heeled, embellished or plain, loafers add sophistication to your look. It’s the It shoe for 2020. Opt for chunky loafers for a super-trendy look.

LOUIS VUITTON SHOW, PARIS FASHION WEEK

TORY BURCH SHOW, NEW YORK FASHION WEEK PORTS 1961 SHOW, LONDON FASHION WEEK

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Brone

ACTRESS JESSICA BIEL

The bright, bold and over-the-top hair colours of the past few years are making way for brone – a more natural shade that combines blonde and brunette.

Brone works beautifully with most skin tones and is part of the natural beauty trend that’s becoming more popular.

Half Half-up, up half-down

We’re still looking to the ’90s for inspiration, and this throwback trend has been a hit at recent red-carpet events with many celebs. With the half-up, half-down style you can choose either a sleek, formal look or opt for a messier, more laid-back vibe.

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M Mess ssy bun It’s the perfect style for bad-hair days, for when you’re in a rush or if you’re too lazy to do your hair. Just tie it up in a high, messy bun and you’re good to go!

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Large hair accessories have been trending since last year – think oversized pearl or tortoiseshell hair clips.

But this year it’s time for over-the-top flower accessories to bloom.

Designers such as Marc Jacobs and Missoni sent their models down the runway at recent shows with flowers adorning their hair.

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Asymmetric A bob

Bobs aren’t going anywhere, but this year you can expect to see more lopsided versions. This cut adds an interesting edge to your look.

Characterised by a full fringe and tousled hair, this style draws inspiration from the cool Frenchgirl look. The best way to create this style is to let your hair air-dry to achieve the right texture.

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French bob

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Mellow yellow, nude and animal print

Pastel yellow nails are trending for summer. When it comes to nail art, you can expect to see more animal prints, such as leopard, cheetah and zebra. And in keeping with the natural beauty trend, nails painted in a see-through gloss or nude hues will also be popular this year.

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It’s not the most common eyeshadow shade, but red has been popping up more and more recently. Celebs on the red carpet and models on the runway are rocking it.

It’s a tricky colour to wear well as it can easily make you look tired or sick, so opt for a smoky effect or add black eyeshadow for depth.

ANTONIO MARRAS SHOW, MILAN FASHION WEEK

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Pastel P t l

Neon was huge last year and the trend is set to continue, but softer pastel eyeshadows and eyeliners have also started making waves. They add colour to your look without being over the top.

10 Dramatic blush

Bright pink blusher is also having its time to shine. This trend sees vivid hues applied liberally from the apples of the cheeks all the way to the temples.

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Euphoria’ effect

The controversial depiction of teen life in the drama series Euphoria isn’t the only thing that has people talking. The makeup looks created by the TV show’s head makeup artist, Doniella Davy, is inspiring several trends – from colour blocking eyeshadow and excessive gold and glitter to pastel shades and rhinestones.

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The red smoky eye

12 Pink lips

Red is making way for pink. This is a fun, playful colour and, with lots of shades to choose from, it can work well with any skin tone. Bright pink is especially popular.

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Skincare CBD OIL The beauty industry is crazy about this ingredient, so you can expect to see more products containing the hemp-derived compound cannabidiol (CBD). Some claim its benefits include controlling breakouts and acne and helping with eczema and psoriasis. But experts say more research is needed to confirm these claims.

SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY The green movement is affecting the beauty industry as more consumers look

for ethically produced goods. They tend to prefer products that contain only natural, organic ingredients and come in reusable, recyclable or biodegradable packaging.

SCALED-DOWN SKINCARE ROUTINES Multistep beauty routines and product layering inspired by Korean skincare are making way for more simplified regimes.

More people are opting for multipurpose products and they’re cutting back on skincare steps to be less wasteful and more frugal.

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Warmth over minimalism One of the biggest trends this year is the move away from the cold, clinical look of minimalism to one of warmth and comfort, and there are two trends that stand out – new Nordic and contemporary organic.

New Nordic embraces the clean, pareddown features from Scandinavian styles

but adds softer tones, tactile surfaces, natural materials and textured rugs and fabrics for a cosier feel, explains Decorex creative director Anita Bloom.

The contemporary organic trend is more nature-focused with a luxurious twist. “We’re moving away from sleek materials and sharp

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architectural lines as ultramodern design adopts softer, more texturally rich touches: furniture with sensual forms, timber with an irregular grain,” Bloom says. “The effect is relaxing and grounding – a counterpoint to the highly charged, technology-driven world we live in.”

furniture Our furniture is getting fatter. The mid-century sleek modern style so popular with Instagrammers is making way for elephantine statement pieces, says Decorex creative director Anita Bloom. This move away from clean lines to larger, cosier items is in keeping with the general trend of comfier, warmer designs.

Odd-shaped mirrors Interesting wall decorations, such as wall rugs and 3D wallpaper, will continue to be popular this year, but expect to see an influx of statement mirrors in unusual shapes and designs. These not only add interest to a room but can make the space look bigger.

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Trending colours Shades of blue and green are set to reign supreme in 2020.

Dulux looked to the early morning sky and chose Tranquil Dawn (45GY 55/052) as its colour of the year.

Prominent Paints chose Chinese Por­ celain (PPG1160­6), a powerful blend of cobalt and inky blue, as its favourite shade.

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Plascon’s favourite hue, Mulberry Leaf (G1­C1­1), holds with the general trend of bringing the out­ doors in and our need to be closer to nature.

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Colour experts Pantone named Classic Blue (19­ 4052) as its colour of the year, as this shade instils “calm, confidence, and connection. This enduring blue hue highlights our de­ sire for a dependa­ ble and stable foundation”.

Still trending: nature xpect to see a continuation of designs that aim to connect people with nature by bringing the outdoors inside and incorporating natural materials into your home, says Stacey Gibhard, trends forecaster for MRP Home. “The indoor plant trend is bigger than ever and brings a calming atmosphere to your home while cleaning the air,” she adds.

“Botanical prints and patterns also form a large part of this trend and can be brou ht in throu h bedlinen, scatter cushions, wall art and ru s.”

5 All­white and dark kitchens are making way for more colourful accents. Here are some of our favourite trends.

S Solid statement backsplashes that cover the whole wall, not just the area behind the stove and sink, are fashionable.

S Colourful kitchen tiles add fun and personality.

S Warm wood cabinetry is making a comeback, replacing plain white and glass.

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T’S great to be in love, but once you’re past that giddy fairytale phase things can get pretty challenging. Money worries, different parenting styles, having the same petty arguments over and over again, infidelity – these are just some of the obstacles that may need to be navigated in long-term relationships.

A little help figuring out how to deal with them is always welcome. If you don’t feel you need a therapist but want more than just a chat with a friend, a good podcast might be just the ticket.

Whether you’d like advice about something specific or just need to know you’re not alone, there’s bound to be a podcast you’ll find useful in this selection. Plug in and have a listen.

WHERE SHOULD WE BEGIN? Each episode of this podcast is a one-off couplestherapy session in which psychotherapist Esther Perel helps the couple work through an issue. If you’ve ever thought about going to couples counselling but weren’t sure about it, this series gives great insight into what a good therapist can help you unpack in the space of 45 minutes. It’s also fascinating to be a fly on the wall and see just how complex the dynamics of a relationship can be.

Perel has a special interest in relationships and sexuality and is the author of Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence and The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity.

Episodes are 35-45 minutes long.

S Available on iTunes, Google Podcasts and other podcast players supported by iOS or Android devices.

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I DO PODCAST Hosted by couple Chase and Sarah Kosterlitz, this podcast focuses on providing advice and tools to improve your relationship. They interview relationship experts, therapists and couples dealing with a variety of issues, and discuss everything from emotional manipulation in a relationship and learning to be more intimate to coping with in-laws, money worries, becoming parents and infidelity.

The Kosterlitzes’ podcast has been going since 2014 so there are hundreds of topics from which to choose.

Episodes range from 35-60 minutes.

S Available on iTunes, Google Podcasts and other podcast players supported by iOS or Android devices.

LOVE IS LIKE A PLANT This podcast is more focused on the early stages – dating issues, how to tell if a relationship will work, jealousy about exes, making longdistance dating work and so on. While it’s not specifically about marriage, the focus is on the fact that love is like a plant and needs certain things to make it grow – and in that sense the podcast applies to relationships at any stage.

It’s hosted by Elle Huerta, founder of

Mend, an app that helps you through a breakup, and Sarah May B, who also hosts the Help Me Be Me podcast.

Episodes are short, ranging from 12-25 minutes, so they’re a quick listen.

S Available on iTunes, Google Podcasts and other podcast players supported by iOS or Android devices.

THE KNOWL­ EDGE PROJECT This isn’t a podcast about relationships, rather host Shane Parrish interviews a variety of experts “to help you master the best of what other people have already figured out”. In an episode titled Cracking the Code of Love he interviews clinical psychologist and researcher Sue Johnson. It’s two hours long but definitely worth a listen if your relationship is going through a rough patch or if you’re feeling out of touch with your partner and trying to find a way to reconnect. Parrish is a great interviewer and Johnson pulls no punches about what you need to do if you want a fulfilling relationship.

In a recent episode Parrish also interviews psychotherapist Esther Perel about the best ways to handle conflict, rewriting stories that damage relationships and breathing new life into your romantic partnership.

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MY FRIEND IS PLAYING WITH FIRE My friend is in a long-distance marriage and hardly ever sees her husband as he lives overseas. She and a married colleague seem to be very close and he’s behaving like a substitute husband.

She communicates more with this man than with her husband. She’s admitted she texts him first thing in the morning, during the day and the minute she arrives home from work every day.

He’s an arrogant man with a huge ego and thinks he’s God’s gift to women. He’s previously had affairs with colleagues and she says he flirts outrageously with her.

She refuses to see the pitfalls of this situation as I think she enjoys the attention too much. Her husband can’t find work easily in SA, but she would easily be able to find work in the country where he lives. Yet she refuses to do so.

This man’s wife seems unaware of what’s going on and considers them all to be “good friends” as they often socialise together. How do I make my friend see the dangers of this situation?

THERE’S NO REASON FOR MY SADNESS I’ve been feeling very sad and depressed but without there being any reason for it. My life is where I want it to be.

I’m almost finished with my studies and already have employment lined up. I have a good boyfriend who’s loving towards me. My parents support me and give me a lot of positive feedback.

So why do I feel depressed? What is wrong with me?

Lynette, email

There are several types of depression. There’s reactive depression, which is caused by a traumatic life event such as divorce or the death of a loved one,

or a traumatic experience such as being hijacked or being the victim of some other crime.

Then there’s clinical depression, which is caused by a biochemical imbalance, and there are various types, including conditions such as bipolar mood disorder.

The third type is caused by some other biological problem, such as a dysfunctional thyroid gland.

If everything in your life is going well and you haven’t experienced trauma, it’s unlikely to be reactive depression. You need to consult with a physician who can do tests to determine the reason for your low mood.

The proper diagnosis is vital so it can be treated accordingly.

‘I found that with depression, one of the most important things you should realise is that you are not alone’ – AMERICAN ACTOR-WRESTLER DWAYNE JOHNSON

Samantha, email

HOW CAN I CHANGE MY LIFE?

It’s possible that this arrangement suits your friend and her husband because they don’t really want to spend so much time together.

Perhaps they’ve both grown used to being able to do their own thing so they have no reason to change the status quo.

This man’s wife is probably not as ignorant as she pretends to be. If he’s had several affairs already, it may be that she allows it as she knows they don’t last and he comes back to her.

As for your friend, she’s enjoying getting attention from a man she likes who also happens to be sought after by other women. She has the best of both worlds – the advantages of living “the single life” and having a “part-time” husband when it suits her.

The fact that she’s not trying to finding work where her husband lives is an indication that it’s not really a problem for her. She’s also probably well aware of the risks involved. You’ve warned her, and there’s nothing else you can do now except help her pick up the pieces when things go haywire, if that’s what happens.

I’ve behaved really badly over the past year. I’ve lied and cheated on my wife – and I have to admit that I enjoyed it very much. It made me feel alive and made my life less mundane.

The problem is I’m also trying to be a good Christian and I know it’s not right for a Christian with moral values to have affairs.

I also love my wife, in my own way, and I wouldn’t like to lose her – which I most certainly will if she finds out about the affairs.

How can I get myself on track again and stop myself lapsing into this awful behaviour of having affairs and thoroughly enjoying them but then later having the reality of what I’m doing hit home?

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Richard, email

It seems that you’re engaging in this type of behaviour to make life more interesting and exciting. This implies that something in your life needs to change because if it continues to be mundane then the risk will be that you’ll once again seek adventure and want to walk on the edge just to shake things up.

Consult with a psychologist so they can help you to figure out what you need to do to make your life more exciting in a positive and constructive manner, and in a way that won’t be at odds with your moral values.

There are many things you can do to make life more interesting – things that don’t have the potential to ruin your marriage. There may even be things that you and your wife can do together.

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HEN did you last update your list of beneficiaries for your life insurance, retirement or endowment policy?

Financial advisers say many people don’t bother – and it’s one of the most common and expensive money mistakes you can make.

For example, you get divorced and although you change your will to remove your ex-spouse, you forget about a policy that you took out long ago. Regardless of what your will says, as a listed beneficiary your ex will inherit the proceeds of that policy.

Here are some other reasons why you should check your beneficiary lists regularly.

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IMPORTANT LIFE EVENTS

Getting married or divorced and changing your will won’t automatically affect the beneficiaries on your life insurance and endowment policies. That’s because insurers will pay out the returns on the policy only to the deceased’s beneficiaries listed on their records. For example, you list a family member as a beneficiary while you’re unmar-

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ried, but later you get married.

If you don’t register your spouse as the new beneficiary with the insurance company, the originally listed family member will get the money.

That’s why it’s important to check and adjust your policy beneficiaries when you get married, divorce or have children or someone dies.

BENEFICIARIES CAN BECOME INELIGIBLE

Companies aren’t legally allowed to pay out endowment policies to beneficiaries who are incapable of managing their own affairs, for example if they have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.

According to Sanlam Trust, in such a case the money will be paid to a curator bonis. This is a

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court-appointed person who takes care of an unfit person’s estate.

If you want to ensure someone legally incapable is cared for from the policy payout, it’s better to speak to an estate expert about how to do this.

One way, for example, is by using a testamentary trust.

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IF THE BENEFICIARY IS UNDERAGE

It’s best to speak to an estate expert if your underage child is a beneficiary because direct payments may not be made to minors (under the age of 18).

The money can legally be paid only to the child’s biological parent or legal guardian. In the absence of any guardians, the money is paid to the guardian’s

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fund of the master of the high court, where it’s then invested on the child’s behalf.

You could also stipulate in your will that the money be held in trust until the child is of age.

Financial advisers or lawyers who are estate experts can explain the options in detail to you.

THE DEATH OF A BENEFICIARY

It sometimes happens that a nominated beneficiary dies before the policyholder. If the policyholder then dies without having updated their policy, the

proceeds of the policy will be paid to the estate of the deceased policyholder and not to the beneficiary’s heirs, Sanlam Trust says.

HOW TO MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR BENEFICIARIES If you want to add or replace a beneficiary, you need to submit a beneficiary nomination form with the life insurer or investment company. You can do it at any time but someone else can’t do it on your behalf if you’re deceased.

The nomination forms are available online or you can phone the company’s call centre and ask them to send one

to you. The nomination of a beneficiary takes effect when the insurer confirms receipt of the nomination form.

If you don’t name a beneficiary, the money will go to your estate when you die. The trouble is that the winding up of an estate can take months or even years to complete, while policies that have beneficiaries pay out immediately.

lists accredited financial advisers: fpi.co.za

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FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

YOUR STARS

By PETRA DU PREEZ

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AQUARIUS

21 JAN – 18 FEB

As Venus, planet of attraction, moves into your money horoscope this week, it smooths the road for ways and means to boost your finances. Even if, as an Aquarius, you’re not particularly materialistic, money still buys the gadgets. You may meet people with fiscal know-how or attract moneyspinning ventures and beneficial deals. However, it’s also true that must-have items might lure you into parting with your cash.

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 39, 17, 1, 50, 14, 31

PISCES

CAPRICORN 21 DECEMBER – 20 JANUARY

DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE AJA NAOMI KING 9 JANUARY 1982 11 JANUARY 1985

ZAYN MALIK 12 JANUARY 1993

JEFF BEZOS 12 JANUARY 1964

SHONDA RHIMES 13 JANUARY 1970

Leave your doubt behind and go for gold

With the Sun still residing in your sign, it’s a week in which to make the most of your strengths. Use your practical nature, reliability and organisational skills to your advantage. Combined with your tendency to work hard, it’s an opportune time for an ambitious Capricorn to go for gold. Whether you’re targeting a professional goal or a personal aspiration, be bold. Don’t let doubts and fears block you.

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 4, 28, 43, 10, 25, 19

TAURUS

LIAM HEMSWORTH 13 JANUARY 1990

TRAVEL TIPS FOR CAPRICORN S Choose destinations that are rich in ancient traditions.

S Go for quality rather than quantity when planning a trip.

S You’re an earth sign, so visit beautiful gardens and climb mountains.

S You’re practical and organised, so manage your own travel plans.

S You like order and structure, so avoid vague plans and chaotic places.

S You enjoy luxury, so make sure you travel first class.

S Choose a companion who’ll easily fall in with your plans.

CANCER

VIRGO

SCORPIO

19 FEB – 20 MARCH

20 APRIL – 20 MAY

21 JUNE – 21 JULY

23 AUG – 22 SEPT

23 OCT – 21 NOV

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 11, 35, 26, 5, 52, 16

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 18, 35, 3, 47, 15, 7

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 3, 26, 9, 36, 41, 24

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 2, 24, 28, 44, 29, 40

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 1, 34, 13, 30, 42, 21

The love goddess, Venus, moves into your sign this week, right up the alley of a starry-eyed Pisces. Expect a period of romantic magic, of being swept off your feet and being on cloud nine. Take care though, as it’s also a time in which rose-tinted lenses could play tricks on you. Instead of landing on a bed of roses, you could end up entangled in thorns.

ARIES

If you’re a true Taurus, you like to stick to the tried and tested, but it’s a week in which to broaden your horizons. Pack your bags and head for an unknown destination, sample the cuisine of a foreign restaurant or get to know people from different cultures. Dare to do something different, you might be pleasantly surprised.

GEMINI

Pleasure-seeking Venus moves into a compatible water sign this week, which should make you feel comfortable letting your hair down. Whether you long for a holiday or desire the company of friends, put chores on the back burner and feed the needs of your inner child.

The social scene should be less daunting, so get out of your shell and have a ball.

LEO

Auspicious Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, moves into your love horoscope this week, bringing many opportunities for romance to blossom. The perfect match doesn’t exist, but it’s the right time to make a practical move to attract your soulmate. If you’re hooked, overlook your partner’s imperfections and share in the love they bring.

LIBRA

Your Scorpio characteristics are amplified and it can either be self- empowering or destructive. Your determination and control can be boons for achieving your goals and your unflinching nature an aid in times of crises. But ruthlessness can cause lasting damage and an unforgiving streak can burn a bridge or two. Try to use your strengths wisely.

SAGITTARIUS

21 MARCH – 19 APRIL

21 MAY – 20 JUNE

22 JULY – 22 AUG

23 SEPT – 22 OCT

22 NOV – 20 DEC

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 18, 5, 52, 20, 38, 22

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 50, 51, 14, 32, 2, 46

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 20, 49, 51, 12, 34, 6

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 9, 49, 27, 4, 45, 23

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 40, 6, 33, 48, 37, 8

You’re in the limelight and well noticed, a situation which could either lend you a helping hand or trip you up.

Take the time to exhibit your expertise, as you’re likely to get the attention of your superiors. Your reputation is on the line, so tread carefully though. Watch your words and actions, lest a misstep or slip of the tongue causes irreparable damage.

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Venus, planet of attraction, might lend a helping hand as it moves into your professional horoscope. You could end up in the company of an influential person, rub shoulders with an expert or meet a possible business partner.

Showing your face at work functions and professional gatherings could also be beneficial – not a big ask for a social Gemini.

Let your light shine at work this week – an easy task for a Leo with good leadership skills. Show your colleagues or employees how to transform stumbling blocks into stepping stones, motivate them to take responsibility and put in the effort required for success. Try to lead by word and example, but not in a domineering, self-important way.

It’s a week in which to get in touch with your deepest self.

Introspection could shed light on residues from your childhood and belief systems instilled by authority figures, some which are no longer applicable and can even be damaging. Do a bit of psychological house cleaning. You could even get a counsellor to help you with the process.

It’s a time of financial make or break, so money matters should be your top priority.

Being responsible with your budget and restricting expenses can transform your cash flow from a trickle to a flood. But carelessness and extravagance may cause a financial drought. Opportunities to build or to ruin your wealth are aplenty, so choose wisely.

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Animated series.

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The stakes get higher and bloodier in the West African crisis. Sechaba and Phindile finally find time to be alone.

Gatanga and Makgorometsa worry that things are over between Sibiya and Cebisa.

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Food and travel show.

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06:00 THE MORNING SHOW 08:00 THE MORNING NEWS 08:30 D DAYS OF OUR LIVES 09:30 TO BE ANNOUNCED 10:15 INFOMERCIALS 10:30 DOODSONDES 11:30 D RHYTHM CITY 12:00 D SCANDAL! 12:30 D MAHADI-LOBOLA 13:00 ENEWS 1PM 13:30 D THE WILD 14:00 D MAHADI-LOBOLA 14:30 PEPPA PIG 14:35 CARE BEARS: UNLOCK THE MAGIC 15:00 ALVINNN!!!

AND THE CHIPMUNKS 15:30 SPIRIT RIDING FREE 15:55 TROLLS: THE BEAT GOES ON! 16:20 JUDGE JUDY 16:45 DAYS OF OUR LIVES 17:30 BITTERSOET 18:30 MAHADI-LOBOLA 19:00 RHYTHM CITY 19:30 SCANDAL! 20:00 ENEWS 8PM 20:30 ZOO

06:00 D THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN 07:00 D THE BLOCK AUSTRALIA 08:00 TO BE ANNOUNCED 09:00 D THE AMAZING RACE 10:00 D GREY’S ANATOMY 11:00 D ABBY’S 11:30 D THE BLOCK AUSTRALIA 12:30 D BACKYARD ENVY 13:30 D MODERN FAMILY 14:00 D THE CONNERS 14:30 D THE VOICE 15:30 D CARTE BLANCHE 16:30 D CHICAGO FIRE 17:30 D MAN WITH A PLAN 18:00 MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA 19:00 S.W.A.T.

Sci­fi series. After the team’s plane suffers a catastrophic Local drama series. The Ravens accident in the hybrid zone, are brought in to investigate Dariela and Tess set out on a when a prominent business­ rescue mission to save them. man is found naked in a 21:30 IMBEWU: THE SEED dodgy part of town and is run 22:00 MAN ABOUT TOWN over before he can find help.

00:00 THE LATE SHOW 21:00 NEWS 21:30 D THE DOCKET

22:00 D HIGH ROLLERS

Double bill.

23:30 KOZE KUSE

SABC3 05:00 D MASSIVE MONSTER MAYHEM 05:30 D LIFE WITH BOYS 06:00 EXPRESSO 09:00 D HARRY 10:00 D JUDGE FAITH 10:30 D 7DE LAAN 11:00 D ISIDINGO 11:30 D GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY 12:00 MIAMI VICE 13:00 ON POINT 14:30 D FOOD PORN 15:00 TO BE ANNOUNCED 16:00 HECTIC ON 3 16:30 JUDGE FAITH

Reality courtroom series.

17:00 AFTERNOON EXPRESS 18:00 D HARRY 19:00 ISIDINGO

An old comrade is back to give the Sibekos a helping hand.

19:30 KIMORA: HOUSE OF FAB 20:30 THE MINDY PROJECT

Comedy series. Jeremy and Peter devise a plan to poach patients from a competing practice that’s shut down.

21:00 NEWS 21:30 THE SECRET LIFE OF MARILYN MONROE

Documentary.

23:30 EXTREME FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP: PREMIUM FIGHT 00:30 KOZE KUSE

Music programme.

WITH STEPHEN COLBERT 01:00 FORBIDDEN SECRETS 02:40 D GEBROKE HARTE

E.TV 06:00 THE MORNING SHOW 08:00 THE MORNING NEWS 08:30 LABOUR OF LOVE 09:30 D DAYS OF OUR LIVES 10:15 INFOMERCIALS 10:30 DOODSONDES 11:30 D RHYTHM CITY 12:00 D SCANDAL! 12:30 D IMBEWU: THE SEED 13:00 ENEWS 1PM 13:30 D THE WILD 14:00 D MAHADI-LOBOLA 14:30 MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE 16:20 JUDGE JUDY 16:45 DAYS OF OUR LIVES 17:30 BITTERSOET 18:30 MAHADI-LOBOLA 19:00 RHYTHM CITY

David puts Gail’s loyalty to the ultimate test.

19:30 SCANDAL!

Quinton does something irrational in order to make someone more comfortable.

20:00 ENEWS 8PM 20:30 ZOO

Sci­fi series, season 3 ends.

The team race to stop the hybrids from breaching the barrier wall.

21:30 IMBEWU: THE SEED 22:00 THE BROTHERS GRIMSBY 23:40 THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT

Talk show.

00:40 LOOSIES 02:20 THE BROTHERS GRIMSBY 03:50 D ZOO

MZANSI 06:00 D THE DOCTORS 07:00 D THE TALK 08:00 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: FINDING MR. RIGHT 09:30 D ISIBAYA 10:00 D THE QUEEN 10:30 D ISITHEMBISO 11:00 D THE DOCTORS 12:00 D THE RIVER 12:30 D ISIBAYA 13:00 D THE QUEEN 13:30 D ISITHEMBISO 14:00 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: MR. LAVA-LAVA 15:30 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: FINDING MR. RIGHT 17:00 THE TALK 18:00 D LAUGH OUT LOUD: THE COMEDY SHOW 19:00 THE RIVER 19:30 ISITHEMBISO 20:00 KWA MAM’MKHIZE 20:30 ISIBAYA 21:00 THE QUEEN 21:30 D LAUGH OUT LOUD: THE COMEDY SHOW 22:30 BOUNCE

Action series.

20:00 NCIS

Action series. The team re­ open an old missing­persons case that Ziva had a personal interest in.

21:00 MADAM SECRETARY

Political drama series. Russell argues with a homeless pro­ tester, leaving a PR disaster in his wake.

Dance show.

22:00 WILD BILL 23:05 THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN 00:05 D GLASTONBURY 2019 01:05 D ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK 02:05 D VICE 02:40 THE 60 YARD LINE 04:20 ELLIOT: THE LITTLEST REINDEER

23:00 D THE DOCTORS

Medical talk show.

00:00 KONA 01:00 D THE TALK 02:30 D 1MAGIC: ZONE IN 02:30 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: VIVA GOMORA 04:00 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: FINDING MR. RIGHT 05:30 D 1MAGIC: ZONE IN

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MZANSI 06:00 D THE DOCTORS 07:00 D THE TALK 08:00 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: THE PELEPELE TREE 09:30 D ISIBAYA 10:00 D THE QUEEN 10:30 D ISITHEMBISO 11:00 D THE DOCTORS 12:00 D THE RIVER 12:30 D ISIBAYA 13:00 D THE QUEEN 13:30 D ISITHEMBISO 14:00 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: THE WEDDING DRESS

06:00 D THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN 07:00 D MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA 08:00 D NCIS 09:00 D THE CODE 10:00 D EMERGENCE 11:00 D THE UNICORN 11:30 D MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA 12:30 D MADAM SECRETARY 13:30 D S.W.A.T. 14:30 D THE WILD ONES 15:30 D FAMILY FOOD FIGHT USA 16:30 D CHICAGO FIRE 17:30 D MAN WITH A PLAN 18:00 MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA 19:00 THE VOICE

Singing competition series.

21:00 FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL

Comedy series, season 1 ends.

A year after Maya and Ains­ ley’s terrible argument, the friends hope that a wedding might be the perfect occasion for a reunion.

22:00 LOUDERMILK 22:35 WRECKED

Comedy series. Jess has amnesia and thinks she’s still 19, so Todd tries to spark her memory by telling her how they met.

23:05 THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN 00:05 D WILD BILL 01:10 D ABSENTIA 03:00 EX-WIFE KILLER 04:30 FOREVER CHRISTMAS

A businesswoman is forced to examine her priorities when her younger sister gets engaged and her family pressure her to do the same.

15:30 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: THE PELEPELE TREE 17:00 THE TALK 18:00 WWE RAW 19:00 THE RIVER 19:30 ISITHEMBISO 20:00 MZANSI COMEDY NIGHTS 20:30 ISIBAYA 21:00 THE QUEEN 21:30 MASSIVE MUSIC 22:00 D THE OMEN 23:00 D THE DOCTORS 00:00 KONA 01:00 D THE TALK 02:00 1MAGIC: ZONE IN 02:30 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: FAMILY MAN 04:00 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: THE PELEPELE TREE

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05:00 D GELEZA NATHI 06:00 BONISANANI 06:30 D THE LION GUARD 07:00 D NTUNJAMBILI: TWIN CAVES 07:30 D JABU’S JUNGLE

South African animated series based on African culture. Follow the adventures of Jabu and his magical talking drum as they explore the jungle and help animals in need.

08:00 BIG BREAKFAST 09:00 D IMIZWILILI

Choral music show.

Omnibus.

11:00 BEE SEASON 13:00 D DEAD GORGEOUS 13:30 TALKABILITY 14:00 D LIVING LAND 14:30 D ITS AFRICA’S TIME 15:00 D #KAREKTAS 16:00 LIFE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT

When the film was in its development stage in 1998, Joel Local breakfast show featuring Schumacher was considered South Africans from all walks to direct, with Renée Zellweger set to star. of life doing extraordinary 18:00 FUNDIS things.

10:00 MZANSI INSIDER

11:00 D GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY

Omnibus.

13:30 PLAYING FOR THE COACH 14:00 SOCCER 411 14:30 SOCCER

Build-up.

15:00 LADUMA 17:00 ROOTS 18:00 D FRIENDS LIKE THESE 19:00 XHOSA/ZULU NEWS 20:00 REAL GOBOZA

Magazine show.

20:30 TO BE ANNOUNCED 22:30 D BROTHERS & SISTERS WITH SOUL 23:30 D SELIMATHUNZI 00:00 D KOZE KUSE

SABC1 05:00 D GELEZA NATHI

Children’s educational programme.

06:00 TO BE ANNOUNCED 08:00 YO.TV 08:30 SIYAKHOLWA 09:00 D GOSPEL AVENUE

Local music show hosted

by Khaya Mthethwa.

18:30 AFRIKAANS NEWS 19:00 TO BE ANNOUNCED 20:00 TSWANA/SOTHO NEWS 20:30 D SKWIZAS 20:57 LIVE LOTTO DRAW 21:00 REMEMBER THE TITANS

There’s a scene in the film where a brick is thrown through Coach Boone’s window. In real life it was an old toilet that was thrown, but filmmakers thought showing that would add humour to a serious situation.

23:00 2020 WINTER YOUTH OLYMPICS 00:00 FULL VIEW 02:30 NETWORK

SABC2 05:00 D GO JETTERS 05:30 THE MAGICAL WORLD OF LUNA BELLE 06:00 SIMCHA 06:30 MUSIC AND THE SPOKEN WORD 06:57 MOTHEO 07:00 MORNING LIVE 08:30 D 7DE LAAN

10:00 MZANSI INSIDER

Omnibus.

11:00 D RENO RACE

11:00 SLICE OF LIGHT 11:30 ISSUES OF FAITH

Breakfast show.

Local breakfast show featuring South Africans from all walks of life doing extraordinary things.

11:30 IMVELO 12:00 D UZALO

Omnibus.

14:30 SOCCER

Build-up.

15:00 LADUMA 17:30 D GOSPEL UNPLUGGED

Music show.

18:00 D FRIENDS LIKE THESE

Local game show hosted by Trevor Gumbi. Two teams of best friends – five men and five women – compete to win a dream holiday.

19:00 XHOSA/ZULU NEWS 19:30 TO BE ANNOUNCED 20:00 D DIAMOND CITY

Local drama series.

21:00 HARD TO GET 23:00 D FRIENDS LIKE THESE 00:00 KOZE KUSE

Music programme.

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Documentary series.

12:30 OMW 13:30 BEYOND BOUNDARIES 14:00 THE LADIES CLUB 15:00 TO BE ANNOUNCED 16:00 FALLEN 2 18:00 FOKUS

Current affairs programme.

18:30 AFRIKAANS NEWS 19:00 TO BE ANNOUNCED 20:00 TSWANA/SOTHO NEWS 20:30 D VISIONARIES’LOUNGE 21:00 BORN TO KILL?

E.TV, SATURDAY 21:35

A man who’s never had sex before is pressured by his friends to do the deed.

SABC3 05:00 D UNFILTERED 05:30 D SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT 06:00 D PSALTED 06:30 D AN NUR, THE LIGHT 07:00 D SADHANA: THE INWARD PATH 07:30 D RESTYLE MY STYLE 08:00 D FANGBONE! 08:30 D I AM A WORK OF ART 09:00 D TALENT ON TRACK 09:30 D JUDGE FAITH

Omnibus.

12:00 D SURVIVOR: MILLENNIALS VS. GEN X

21:30 SUPERNATURAL

22:30 D THE BANTU HOUR 23:30 D HOSANNA 00:30 FULL VIEW 02:30 UNFILTERED

05:35 CARE BEARS: UNLOCK THE MAGIC 06:00 PEPPA PIG 06:05 BOB THE BUILDER 06:30 PJ MASKS 06:45 FRIENDS: GIRLS ON A MISSION 07:00 FANTASY PATROL 07:30 DAWN OF THE CROODS 08:00 VOLTRON FORCE 08:30 THE ADVENTURES OF PUSS IN BOOTS 09:00 ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE 09:30 D SCANDAL!

Reality series.

Omnibus.

13:00 D MARRIED IN A FLASH 14:00 D THE PROFIT 15:00 D MELA

11:20 D IMBEWU: THE SEED

Indian lifestyle show.

16:00 RIHANNA: LIVE AT MADE IN AMERICA 17:00 D KIMORA: LIFE IN THE FAB LANE 18:00 D TOP BILLING 19:00 THE LAUNCH 20:00 EXTREME FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP: PREMIUM FIGHTS 21:00 NEWS 21:30 TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN

Megan Fox can’t ride a motorcycle, so in her riding scenes someone had to push her to get a good start and catch her bike at the end of filming the shot.

00:00 KOZE KUSE

SABC3 05:00 D SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT 05:30 PSALTED 06:00 NEW DAY 06:30 AN NUR, THE LIGHT 07:00 SADHANA: THE INWARD PATH 07:30 YUM.ME 08:00 MADE IN SA 08:30 MASSIVE MONSTER MAYHEM 09:00 LIFE WITH BOYS

Teen series. In the wake of breaking up with Bobby, Tess takes time off from dating – which suddenly makes her irresistible to every boy in school.

09:30 D ISIDINGO

Omnibus.

12:00 D TOP BILLING

Lifestyle magazine show.

13:00 D FOOD PORN 13:30 FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK

Comedy show. Double bill.

14:30 VELAIILLA PATTADHARI 17:30 MELA 18:30 SPY IN THE WILD

Documentary series. The story of Albert DeSalvo who’d become The Boston Strangler.

Documentary series.

Fantasy series. Castiel is reunited with Jack and together with Sam and Dean, they go to an old town to investigate a murder.

E.TV

19:30 D THE TRAFFICKERS 20:30 CAR MATCHMAKER

Comedy show. Spike tries to convince his younger brother who lives in New York City to buy an all-wheel drive vehicle.

21:00 NEWS 21:30 MEET THE PARENTS 23:30 KOZE KUSE

Omnibus.

13:15 INFOMERCIALS 13:40 HONEY 2 15:55 THE SEEKER: THE DARK IS RISING 18:00 BEAT SHAZAM

Music game show hosted

by Jamie Foxx.

M-NET 06:00 D WILL & GRACE 06:30 D MAN WITH A PLAN

Omnibus.

Omnibus.

18:00 SPLITTING UP TOGETHER 18:30 ABBY’S

17:30 D MNAKWETHU 18:00 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: NGITHANDE 19:00 KWA MAM’MKHIZE 19:30 THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF JOHANNESBURG

Comedy series. Wade suddenly finds himself in a“relationship”he has no interest in when he has trouble turning down a second date.

Comedy series. Bill offends Abby when he innocently steps in to resolve an issue with unruly customers.

00:00 TOUCHY FEELY 01:40 HONEY 2 03:40 D BEAT SHAZAM 04:40 E-INSERT

19:00 THE VOICE 20:00 BH90210 21:00 NANCY DREW 22:00 STICKS & STONES 23:00 D LOUDERMILK 23:35 D WRECKED 00:05 D STUMPTOWN 01:05 D JETT 02:15 D VICE 02:55 CHRISTMAS ENCORE 04:25 CHRISTMAS IN LOVE

E.TV 05:00 D MAKHWAYA 05:30 JOSEPH PRINCE: NEW CREATION CHURCH TV 06:00 JUST FOR LAUGHS GAGS 06:25 E-INSERT 06:30 D A-LIST LIFESTYLE 07:00 D I AM SOUL PRECIOUS 07:25 E-INSERT 07:35 HILLSONG 08:00 PEPPA PIG 08:05 CARE BEARS: UNLOCK THE MAGIC 08:30 ELENA OF AVALOR 09:00 TROLLS: THE BEAT GOES ON! 09:30 NINJAGO: MASTERS OF SPINJITSU 10:00 D RHYTHM CITY

Omnibus.

11:50 PREMIER LEAGUE WORLD 12:20 MAD BUDDIES 14:15 KING’S RANSOM 16:00 AMERICA’S GOT TALENT

Talent competition. Double bill.

19:00 ENCA NEWSNIGHT 19:30 THE CARMICHAEL SHOW

Comedy series.

20:00 RUN ALL NIGHT

Liam Neeson has two sons in real life named Micháel and Daniel (Danny), which are the names of the two boys in the film.

22:10 EKASI: OUR STORIES 23:20 ICE BREAKER 00:50 D JUDGE JUDY

Omnibus.

02:55 NORTHERN BORDERS

06:00 D THE DOCTORS

Medical talk show. Double bill.

08:30 BACKYARD ENVY 09:30 D MODERN FAMILY 10:00 D THE CONNERS 10:30 D NCIS 11:30 D MADAM SECRETARY 12:30 TO BE ANNOUNCED 13:30 D THE CODE 14:30 D NEW AMSTERDAM 15:30 SNOW WHITE’S NEW ADVENTURE 16:55 D ARTHUR AND THE MINMOYS 17:30 THE UNICORN

19:00 ENCA NEWSNIGHT 19:30 MAD BUDDIES 21:35 THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN

The scene where Andy has his chest hair removed required five cameras set up for the shot. Steve Carell’s chest hair was actually ripped out in the scene. The scene had to be done in one shot.

MZANSI 08:00 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: SOMETHING ABOUT BUSI 10: 00 D FOR BETTER OR WORSE WITH MO AND PHINDI 10:30 ACKERMAN’S STYLE SQUAD 11:00 D THE QUEEN 13:30 D THE RIVER

Omnibus.

16:00 I BLEW IT

Local documentary series.

16:30 D OUR PERFECT WEDDING

Local reality series. Couples try to pull off the perfect wedding while avoiding various pitfalls along the way.

Local reality series.

20:30 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: BAFANA 21:30 WWE SMACKDOWN

Wrestling show.

00:30 HOMEGROUND

Celebrity news and sports review show.

01:00 D MASSIVE MUSIC 01:30 D 1MAGIC: HITS 03:00 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: NYOPE INDABA 04:30 D 1MAGIC: HITS

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06:00 D BACKYARD ENVY 07:00 D S.W.A.T. 08:00 D GREY’S ANATOMY 09:00 D THE VOICE

06:00 D THE DOCTORS 07:00 ICILONGO 08:00 GOSPEL ALIVE 09:00 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: INGOZI YO THANDO 10:00 D A FORCE FOR GOOD 12:30 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: INTWANA YAM 13:30 D HOMEGROUND

Singing competition series.

Double bill.

12:00 D THE CONNERS 12:30 D MODERN FAMILY 13:00 PETER RABBIT 14:40 MAYA THE BEE 15:00 D THE UNICORN 15:30 D ABBY’S 16:00 AFRICA’S WILD HORIZONS 17:00 FAMILY FOOD FIGHT USA

Celebrity news and sports review show hosted by Minnie Dlamini and Lungile Radu.

14:00 D PERFECT MATCH 14:30 D ISITHEMBISO

Cooking competition series.

Omnibus.

18:00 THE AMAZING RACE

17:00 UYANG’THANDA NA? 17:30 D PERFECT MATCH 18:00 DATE MY FAMILY

Reality competition series.

Teams travel to Switzerland where they free fall into the Gletscherschlucht Glacier Gorge.

19:00 CARTE BLANCHE

Current affairs programme.

20:05 HUNTER KILLER

Gerard Butler sailed aboard the USS Houston (SSN 713) with director Donovan Marsh for research purposes. They learnt about the workings of a operational submarine with its crew to try to make the movie and script more realistic.

22:10 GLASS GARDEN 00:10 D PENNYWORTH 01:10 D STICKS & STONES 02:25 MURDER AT THE MANSION 04:00 DUMPLIN’

Local reality show.

19:00 OUR PERFECT WEDDING

Local reality series. Couples try to pull off the perfect wedding while avoiding various pitfalls along the way.

20:00 THE OMEN

Local drama series.

21:00 D GRASSROOTS 21:30 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: IMBONGI 22:30 D KONA

Omnibus.

01:00 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: THE LEGEND 02:30 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: FAMILY MAN 04:00 D ICILONGO

Gospel show.

05:00 D GOSPEL ALIVE

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Beth Ann learns about Rob’s infidelity and wants to know all the sordid details.

05:00 DEVOTIONS 05:02 GELEZI NATHI 06:00 KIDS’NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS 06:30 BEN 10 07:00 YO.TV 07:30 TAKALANI SESAME 08:00 TO BE ANNOUNCED 08:30 D GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY 09:00 D MUVHANGO 09:30 D SKEEM SAAM 10:00 D VELAPHI 10:30 DAILY THETHA 11:30 D REAL GOBOZA 12:00 D YILUNGELO LAKHO 13:00 NEWS 13:30 MAM’SAKHILE’S STORY HOUSE 14:00 MAKING MOVES 15:00 TO BE ANNOUNCED 15:30 YO.TV 16:30 D EXPRESSIONS 17:00 D CUTTING EDGE 17:28 AUM 17:30 NDEBELE/SWATI NEWS 18:00 NOW OR NEVER 18:30 SKEEM SAAM 19:00 XHOSA/ZULU NEWS 19:30 TO BE ANNOUNCED 20:00 GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY

Pele is shocked when his girlfriend loses her temper.

20:30 UZALO 21:00 TO BE ANNOUNCED 23:00 D MAKING MOVES 00:00 KOZE KUSE

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05:02 GELEZA NATHI 06:00 KIDS’NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS 07:00 YO.TV 07:30 TAKALANI SESAME 08:00 D ISIDINGO 08:30 D GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY 09:00 D MUVHANGO 09:30 D SKEEM SAAM 10:00 D VELAPHI 10:30 DAILY THETHA 11:30 D ONE MIC 12:00 D SOCCERZONE 13:00 NEWS 13:30 MAM’SAKHILE’S STORY HOUSE 14:00 ISPANI 15:00 D SOUL BUDDYZ 15:30 YO.TV 16:30 D DAILY THETHA 17:28 D IZWI LABANTU 17:30 NDEBELE/SWATI NEWS 18:00 D NYAN’NYAN 18:30 SKEEM SAAM

Kwaito finds out that Elizabeth hasn’t been honest with him.

19:00 XHOSA/ZULU NEWS 19:30 SELIMATHUNZI 20:00 GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY 20:30 UZALO 21:00 EXPRESSIONS 21:30 CUTTING EDGE 22:00 D NYAN’NYAN 22:30 D CHATROOM 23:00 D ISPANI 00:00 D KOZE KUSE

05:57 D MOTHEO 06:00 MORNING LIVE 09:00 THABANG THABONG 09:30 D VETKOEKPALEIS 10:00 D SHORELINE 11:00 D RAGGS 11:30 D BABY TV 12:00 RAGGS 12:30 D 7DE LAAN 13:00 JIKULUMESSU 13:30 D UZALO 14:00 D SKEEM SAAM 14:30 D MUVHANGO 15:00 RAVEN, THE LITTLE RASCAL 15:30 YOTV LAND 16:00 EPIC HANGOUT 16:30 HECTIC NINE-9 17:00 DRAGON BALL Z KAI: THE FINAL CHAPTER 17:30 TSONGA/VENDA NEWS 18:00 7DE LAAN 18:30 AFRIKAANS NEWS 19:00 SHORELINE 20:00 TSWANA/SOTHO NEWS 20:30 LEIHLO LA SECHABA 21:00 MUVHANGO

Hagwani wonders if Rendani has second thoughts about the wedding.

21:30 LITHAPO

Local telenovela starts.

22:00 2020 WINTER YOUTH OLYMPICS 23:00 D JIKULUMESSU 23:30 D DRAGON BALL Z KAI: THE FINAL CHAPTER 00:00 FULL VIEW 03:00 THE GLOBE

SABC2 05:00 D BABY TV 05:30 D THABANG THABONG 05:57 D MOTHEO 06:00 MORNING LIVE 09:00 THABANG THABONG 09:30 D FOREVER YOUNG 10:00 D PASELLA 10:30 D THE LADIES CLUB 11:00 RAGGS 11:30 D BABY TV 12:00 D RAGGS 12:30 D 7DE LAAN 13:00 JIKULUMESSU 13:30 D UZALO 14:00 D SKEEM SAAM 14:30 D MUVHANGO 15:00 RAVEN, THE LITTLE RASCAL 15:30 YOTV LAND 17:00 DRAGONBALL Z KAI: THE FINAL CHAPTER 17:30 TSONGA/VENDA NEWS 18:00 7DE LAAN 18:30 AFRIKAANS NEWS 19:00 D MEEULANDERS 20:00 TSWANA/SOTHO NEWS 20:30 NHLALALA YA RIXAKA 21:00 MUVHANGO

Gugu is terrified that she has put her family in danger.

21:30 LITHAPO 22:00 2020 WINTER YOUTH OLYMPICS 23:00 D JIKULUMESSU 23:30 D DRAGON BALL Z KAI: THE FINAL CHAPTER 00:00 FULL VIEW 03:00 THE GLOBE

Movies are highlighted in red – see movie guide for details D Repeat

SABC3 05:00 D FANGBONE! 05:30 D I AM A WORK OF ART 06:00 EXPRESSO 09:00 D HARRY 10:00 D JUDGE FAITH 10:30 D 7DE LAAN 11:00 D ISIDINGO 11:30 D GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY 12:00 MAGNUM P.I. 13:00 ON POINT 14:30 D THE MINDY PROJECT 15:00 TO BE ANNOUNCED 16:00 HECTIC ON 3 16:30 JUDGE FAITH 17:00 AFTERNOON EXPRESS 18:00 D HARRY 19:00 ISIDINGO

Gatanga has to play judge and jury when a dispute arises but Mayekiso continues his dark games. Meanwhile, Sechaba and Phindi’s white wedding fast approaches and Kgothalo is forced to rein things in.

19:30 SURVIVOR 20:30 UNFILTERED

Current affairs show.

21:00 NEWS 21:30 HOUSE OF CARDS

Drama series. As congress debates whether to investigate Frank, he and Claire try to stoke fear of terrorism.

22:30 D HIGH ROLLERS

Double bill.

23:30 KOZE KUSE

SABC3 05:00 D CHUCK’S CHOICE 05:30 D MADE IN SA

Documentary series.

06:00 EXPRESSO 09:00 D HARRY 10:00 D JUDGE FAITH 10:30 D 7DE LAAN 11:00 D ISIDINGO 11:30 D GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY 12:00 THE A-TEAM 13:00 ON POINT 14:30 D UNFILTERED 15:00 TO BE ANNOUNCED 16:00 HECTIC ON 3 16:30 JUDGE FAITH

Courtroom reality series.

An artist hired to fix a mural claims she was never paid but the employer says she never finished the job.

17:00 AFTERNOON EXPRESS 18:00 D HARRY 19:00 ISIDINGO

The unthinkable happens and no one is left unaffected by the mayhem that ensues.

Meanwhile an eager couple struggle to lose weight after the festive season.

19:30 TO BE ANNOUNCED 20:30 SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT 21:00 NEWS 21:30 BILLIONS

Drama series.

22:30 D HIGH ROLLERS

Drama series. Double bill.

23:30 KOZE KUSE

E.TV

M-NET

06:00 THE MORNING SHOW 08:00 THE MORNING NEWS 08:30 LABOUR OF LOVE 09:30 D DAYS OF OUR LIVES 10:15 INFOMERCIALS 10:30 DOODSONDES 11:30 D RHYTHM CITY 12:00 D SCANDAL! 12:30 D IMBEWU: THE SEED 13:00 ENEWS 1PM 13:30 D THE WILD 14:00 D PREMIER LEAGUE WORLD 14:30 PEPPA PIG 14:35 CARE BEARS: UNLOCK THE MAGIC 15:00 BOB THE BUILDER 15:15 MISS MOON 15:30 TURBO FAST 15:55 GGO FOOTBALL 2: INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT 16:20 JUDGE JUDY 16:45 DAYS OF OUR LIVES 17:30 BITTERSOET 18:30 MAHADI-LOBOLA 19:00 RHYTHM CITY 19:30 SCANDAL! 20:00 ENEWS 8PM 20:30 CHICAGO FIRE

06:00 D THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN 07:00 D MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA 08:00 D MODERN FAMILY 08:30 D THE CONNERS 09:00 TO BE ANNOUNCED 10:00 D BH90210 11:00 D THE UNICORN 11:30 D MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA 12:30 D FAMILY FOOD FIGHT USA 13:30 D CARTE BLANCHE 14:30 D AFRICA’S WILD HORIZONS

Drama series, season 1 starts.

21:30 IMBEWU: THE SEED 22:00 QUEEN SUGAR 23:00 THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT 00:00 OFF THE GRID 01:55 D GEBROKE HARTE 02:50 D CHICAGO FIRE 03:40 D QUEEN SUGAR

E.TV 06:00 THE MORNING SHOW 08:00 THE MORNING NEWS 08:30 LABOUR OF LOVE 09:30 DAYS OF OUR LIVES 10:15 INFOMERCIALS 10:30 DOODSONDES 11:30 D RHYTHM CITY 12:00 D SCANDAL! 12:30 D IMBEWU: THE SEED 13:00 ENEWS 1PM 13:30 D THE WILD 14:00 D MAHADI-LOBOLA 14:30 PEPPA PIG 14:35 CARE BEARS: UNLOCK THE MAGIC 15:00 ELENA OF AVALOR 15:30 ZAK STORM 15:55 POKÉMON THE SERIES: SUN AND MOON – ULTRA LEGENDS 16:20 JUDGE JUDY 16:45 DAYS OF OUR LIVES 17:30 BITTERSOET 18:30 ISIPHO: THE GIFT 19:00 RHYTHM CITY 19:30 SCANDAL! 20:00 ENEWS 8PM 20:30 CHICAGO FIRE 21:30 IMBEWU: THE SEED 22:00 CHECKPOINT 22:30 CASE CLOSED 23:00 THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT 00:00 HIDDEN CRIMES 01:40 D GEBROKE HARTE 02:30 D CHICAGO FIRE 03:20 CHECKPOINT 03:50 D CASE CLOSED

MZANSI

Wildlife documentary series.

15:30 D THE AMAZING RACE 16:30 D CHICAGO FIRE 17:30 D MAN WITH A PLAN

Comedy series.

06:00 D THE DOCTORS 07:00 D THE TALK 08:00 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: IMALI YEGAZI 09:30 D ISIBAYA 10:00 D THE QUEEN 10:30 D ISITHEMBISO 11:00 D THE DOCTORS 12:00 D THE RIVER 12:30 D ISIBAYA 13:00 D THE QUEEN 13:30 D ISITHEMBISO 14:00 LOKSHIN BISKOP: INGOMA 15:30 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: IMALI YEGAZI

A group of actors gather in an old theatre to solve the mystery behind the murder of one of their colleagues.

18:00 MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA

Cooking competition series.

19:00 GREY’S ANATOMY

Drama series. The Grey Sloan 17:00 THE TALK 18:00 D LAUGH OUT LOUD: doctors operate on a man THE COMEDY SHOW who crashed into Maggie’s car.

20:00 GREY’S ANATOMY

19:00 THE RIVER 19:30 ISITHEMBISO 20:00 GRASSROOTS 20:30 ISIBAYA 21:00 THE QUEEN 21:30 HOMEGROUND 22:00 D A FORCE FOR GOOD 23:00 D THE DOCTORS 00:00 KONA 01:00 D THE TALK 02:00 D 1MAGIC: ZONE IN 02:30 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: IZINTOMBI ZODWA 04:00 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: IMALI YEGAZI

Drama series.

21:00 WHY WOMEN KILL

Comedy series.

22:05 HOWARDS END

Miniseries starts.

23:10 THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN 00:00 D THE BLACKLIST 01:00 D LOUDERMILK 01:35 D WRECKED 02:10 D VICE 02:55 RUNNING WITH THE DEVIL 04:35 RETURN TO CHRISTMAS CREEK

M-NET

MZANSI

06:00 D THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN 07:00 D MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA 08:00 D FAMILY FOOD FIGHT USA 09:00 D NCIS 10:00 D S.W.A.T. 11:00 D ABBY’S 11:30 D MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA 12:30 D THE AMAZING RACE 13:30 D GREY’S ANATOMY 14:30 D NEW AMSTERDAM 15:30 TO BE ANNOUNCED 16:30 D CHICAGO FIRE 17:30 D MAN WITH A PLAN

06:00 D THE DOCTORS 07:00 D THE TALK 08:00 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: KE SUMMER BOSS 09:30 D ISIBAYA 10:00 D THE QUEEN 10:30 D ISITHEMBISO 11:00 D THE DOCTORS 12:00 D THE RIVER 12:30 D ISIBAYA 13:00 D THE QUEEN 13:30 D ISITHEMBISO 14:00 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: HOW I MET MY HUSBAND

Comedy series. Adam and Andi go to great lengths to secure a loan to fix an issue at their flip house.

Nosipho discovers she’s illegally married to a foreigner she’s never heard of.

18:00 MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA 19:00 THE CODE

Drama series. Abe and Harper travel to Afghanistan to investigate when an Afghan commander is killed on a US base.

20:00 STUMPTOWN 21:00 EMERGENCE

Drama series. The FBI arrives in Southold, complicating Jo’s efforts to find Emily.

22:00 ABSENTIA 23:00 THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN 23:55 D WHY WOMEN KILL 01:00 D HOWARDS END 02:00 D FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL 03:05 EX-WIFE KILLER 04:35 THE LITTLE MERMAID

15:30 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: KE SUMMER BOSS 17:00 THE TALK 18:00 D DATE MY FAMILY 19:00 THE RIVER 19:30 ISITHEMBISO 20:00 MNAKWETHU 20:30 ISIBAYA 21:00 THE QUEEN 21:30 FOR BETTER OF WORSE WITH MO AND PHINDI 22:00 JACK THE GIANT SLAYER

Adventure. 2013. PG13.

114 min.

23:50 D THE DOCTORS 01:00 KONA 02:00 D THE TALK 03:00 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: OUR HOUSE 04:30 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: KE SUMMER BOSS

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SABC1

LEISURE

SABC1

SABC2 05:30 D THABANG THABONG 05:57 D OP PAD 06:00 MORNING LIVE 09:00 THABANG THABONG 09:30 D KOSKASKENADES 10:00 D HEALTH TALK 11:00 RAGGS 11:30 BABY TALK 12:00 D MICKEY AND THE ROADSTER RACERS 12:30 D 7DE LAAN 13:00 D LITHAPO 13:30 D UZALO 14:00 D SKEEM SAAM 14:30 D MUVHANGO 15:00 SID THE SCIENCE KID 16:00 D DISNEY COOKABOUT 16:30 HECTIC NINE-9 17:00 DRAGON BALL Z KAI: THE FINAL CHAPTER 17:30 TSONGA/VENDA NEWS 18:00 7DE LAAN 18:30 AFRIKAANS NEWS 19:00 SPYSKAART 19:30 AUTHENTIEK 20:00 TSWANA/SOTHO NEWS 20:30 NGULA YA VUTIVI/ ZWA MARAMANI 20:57 LIVE LOTTO DRAW 21:00 MUVHANGO 21:30 LITHAPO 22:00 2020 WINTER YOUTH OLYMPICS 23:00 D SUPERNATURAL 00:00 FULL VIEW 03:00 THE GLOBE

SABC3 05:00 D TALENT ON TRACK 05:30 D RESTYLE MY STYLE 06:00 EXPRESSO 09:00 D HARRY 10:00 D JUDGE FAITH 10:30 D 7DE LAAN 11:00 D ISIDINGO 11:30 D GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY 12:00 KNIGHT RIDER

Action series.

13:00 ON POINT 14:30 D SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT 15:00 KUU KUU HARAJUKU 15:30 HECTIC ON 3 16:00 JUDGE FAITH

Courtroom reality series.

17:00 AFTERNOON EXPRESS 18:00 D HARRY 19:00 ISIDINGO

Bad weather threatens to ruin Phindile and Sechaba’s big day. Sibiya finally swallows his pride.

19:30 D MARRIED IN A FLASH 20:30 FOOD PORN 21:00 NEWS 21:30 THE GOOD DOCTOR

Drama series. A teenage patient hopes the surgical team can free her from a life of confinement at home.

E.TV 06:00 THE MORNING SHOW 08:00 THE MORNING NEWS 08:30 LABOUR OF LOVE 09:30 D DAYS OF OUR LIVES 10:15 INFOMERCIALS 10:30 DOODSONDES 11:30 D RHYTHM CITY 12:00 D SCANDAL! 12:30 D IMBEWU: THE SEED 13:00 ENEWS 1PM 13:30 D THE WILD 14:00 D MAHADI-LOBOLA 14:25 INFOMERCIALS 14:30 PEPPA PIG 14:35 CARE BEARS: UNLOCK THE MAGIC 15:00 BARBIE DREAMTOPIA 15:15 LITTLEST PET SHOP: A WORLD OF OUR OWN 15:30 SUPA STRIKAS 15:55 POWER RANGERS: NINJA STEEL 16:20 JUDGE JUDY 16:45 DAYS OF OUR LIVES 17:30 BITTERSOET 18:30 ISIPHO: THE GIFT 19:00 RHYTHM CITY 19:30 SCANDAL! 20:00 ENEWS 8PM 20:30 CHICAGO FIRE 21:30 IMBEWU: THE SEED 22:00 POWER

22:30 D HIGH ROLLERS

Drama series, season 3 starts.

23:30 KOZE KUSE

23:10 THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT 00:10 FAST GIRL

Drama series. Double bill.

Music programme.

M-NET

MZANSI

06:00 D THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN 07:00 D MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA 08:00 D BH90210 09:00 D MADAM SECRETARY 10:00 D BACKYARD ENVY 11:00 D SPLITTING UP TOGETHER 11:30 D MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA 12:30 D THE CODE 13:30 D EMERGENCE 14:30 D THE VOICE 16:30 D CHICAGO FIRE 17:30 D MAN WITH A PLAN 18:00 MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA 19:00 MODERN FAMILY

06:00 D THE DOCTORS 07:00 D THE TALK 08:00 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: RANDS & FAMILY 09:30 D ISIBAYA 10:00 D THE QUEEN 10:30 D ISITHEMBISO 11:00 D THE DOCTORS 12:00 D THE RIVER 12:30 D ISIBAYA 13:00 D THE QUEEN 13:30 D ISITHEMBISO 14:00 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: INGADI 15:30 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: RANDS & FAMILY 17:00 THE TALK 18:00 D OUR PERFECT WEDDING 19:00 THE RIVER

Comedy series. Cam finally gets a chance to shine when he’s asked to preside over the high school graduation ceremony at the last minute.

19:30 9-1-1

Action series. Double bill.

Local drama series.

19:30 ISITHEMBISO 20:00 BEING BONANG

21:30 THE BLACKLIST

Reality series.

23:25 THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN 00:20 D STUMPTOWN 01:10 D ABSENTIA 02:00 D VICE 02:35 GLASS GARDEN 04:35 CHRISTMAS IN LOVE

21:00 THE QUEEN 21:30 D THE HERD 22:15 D LAUGH OUT LOUD: THE COMEDY SHOW 23:05 D THE DOCTORS 00:05 KONA 01:05 D THE TALK 02:00 D 1MAGIC: ZONE IN 02:30 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: THE TRUTH 04:05 LOKSHIN BIOSKOP: RANDS & FAMILY 05:30 D 1MAGIC: ZONE IN

Drama series. Red directs Liz to investigate a secret organisation of assassins hired by global intelligence agencies to eliminate former agents.

Double bill.

TV MOVIES: THURS 9 JANUARY – WED 15 JANUARY IF YOU MUST SO-SO / WORTHWHILE / EXCELLENT / BRILLIANT /

A All ages D Drugs H Horror L Language N Nudity P Prejudice PG Parental guidance S Sex V Violence

THURSDAY S MAN ABOUT TOWN ★★★ 2006, 96 min, 13VSNL, e.tv, 22:00. Comedy drama. A Hollywood agent discovers his wife is cheating on him and that his journal has been stolen by a reporter out to bring him down. Ben Affleck.

S FORBIDDEN SECRETS ★★ 2005, 88 min, 16SV, e.tv, 01:00. Thriller. While going through a difficult divorce, a woman moves back to her childhood home where she’s forced to revisit her past. Kristy Swanson.

girl next door free mistreated animals from the local circus, a boy finds a monkey hiding in his backpack. Jacob Horsley, Ryan Barrett.

ic reality TV producer in charge of a show about a man who celebrates Christmas every day starts to fall for her star. Chelsea Hobbs.

S POLICE STORY 2 ★★★ 1988, 101 min, PG13,

SATURDAY

SABC1, 21:00. Action. A Hong Kong cop must stop a group of bombers from destroying the city. Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung.

S THE BROTHERS GRIMSBY ★★★ 2016,

83 min, 16VSNL, e.tv, 22:00 & 02:20.

Action comedy. A British secret agent is forced to team up with his estranged brother, a soccer hooligan, for an assignment. Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Strong.

S THE 60 YARD LINE ★★

2017, 90 min, 16SL, M-Net, 02:40. Sport comedy. It’s a dream come true when an American football fan and his best friend buy a house next to a stadium, but their sport-obsessed lifestyle causes conflict with his fiancée. Nick Greco, Ryan Churchill.

S ELLIOT: THE LITTLEST REINDEER

★★★ 2018, 89 min, PG, M-Net, 04:20.

Animated fantasy. A miniature horse has three days to fulfil his dream of becoming one of Father Christmas’ reindeer.

S LOOSIES ★★★ 2011, 90 min,

Life or Something like It, Saturday on SABC2 at 16:00.

PG13, e.tv, 00:40. Crime comedy.

A New York pickpocket must decide whether to continue his life of crime when a woman he had a onenight stand with tells him she’s pregnant. Peter Facinelli, Jaimie Alexander.

S EX-WIFE KILLER ★★ 2017, 85 min,

FRIDAY

PG13, M-Net, 03:00. Thriller. A woman’s exhusband comes back into her life to help her out with her flower business, but his estranged wife makes her life hell. Marguerite Moreau.

S MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE ★★★ 2014,

S FOREVER CHRISTMAS ★★★ 2018, 90 min,

83 min, A, e.tv, 14:30. Comedy. After helping the 54 | 9 JANUARY 2020 you.co.za

PG, M-Net, 04:30. Romantic drama. A workahol-

S BEE SEASON ★★★ 2005, 104 min, PG13, SABC2, 11:00. Drama. A husband avoids his troubled marriage and his wife’s emotional decline by immersing himself in his 11-year-old daughter’s quest to win a spelling competition.

Richard Gere, Juliette Binoche.

S HONEY 2 ★★ 2011, 110 min, PG13, e.tv, 13:40

& 01:40. Dance movie. After being released from juvenile detention, a talented dancer finds an outlet for her passion when she joins a new dance crew. Kat Graham, Randy Wayne.

S SNOW WHITE’S NEW ADVENTURE ★★★

2016, 78 min, A, M-Net, 15:30. Animated fantasy.

A young girl goes in search of her missing father and discovers Snow White and the seven dwarfs’ hidden cottage.

S THE SEEKER: THE DARK IS RISING ★★

2007, 99 min, PG13V, e.tv, 15:55. Fantasy adventure. A boy’s life is turned upside down when he learns he’s the last in a line of immortal warriors who’ve dedicated their lives to fighting the forces of darkness. Alexander Ludwig.

S LIFE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT ★★★ 2002, 103 min, PG13, SABC2, 16:00. Comedy. A TV

Movies are highlighted in red – see movie guide for details D Repeat

05:02 GELEZA NATHI 06:00 KIDS’NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS 06:30 JABU’S JUNGLE 07:00 D YO.TV 08:00 D ISIDINGO 08:30 D GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY 09:00 D MUVHANGO 09:30 D SKEEM SAAM 10:00 D VELAPHI 10:30 DAILY THETHA 11:30 D GOSPEL UNPLUGGED 12:00 D THE CHATROOM 12:30 IDENTITY 13:00 NEWS 13:30 MAM’SAKHILE’S STORY HOUSE 14:00 D KHUMBUL’EKHAYA 15:00 TO BE ANNOUNCED 15:30 YO.TV 16:30 D DAILY THETHA 17:28 LISTEN FOR A MOMENT 17:30 NDEBELE/SWATI NEWS 18:00 D EMASISWENI 18:30 SKEEM SAAM 19:00 XHOSA/ZULU NEWS 19:30 MAKOTI 20:00 GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY 20:30 UZALO 21:00 KHUMBUL’EKHAYA 22:00 SPORT@10 23:00 SOCCER (DELAYED) 01:00 SOCCER (DELAYED) 03:00 SOCCER (DELAYED)

M-NET, 19:30

Athena enlists help when a teenager speeds out of control on the freeway.

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LEISURE

9-1-1

Bee Season, Saturday on SABC2 at 11:00.

Remember the Titans, Saturday on SABC2 at 21:00.

Meet the Parents, Sunday on SABC3 at 21:30.

news reporter decides to change her destiny when a psychic homeless man tells her that her life is meaningless and that she’s going to die within a week. Angelina Jolie, Edward Burns.

between a rebellious rabbit and his sisters and the new owner of the house with their favourite vegetable garden. Rose Byrne.

becomes suspicious of her fiancé’s family while planning their wedding at a remote country estate. Anna Hutchison, Jason-Shane Scott.

S MAD BUDDIES ★★ 2012, 96 min, PG, e.tv,

S KING’S RANSOM ★★ 2005, 95 min, PG13,

e.tv, 14:15. Crime comedy. A businessman arranges his own kidnapping so his estranged wife can’t lay her hands on his money. Anthony Anderson, Jay Mohr.

S NORTHERN BORDERS ★★★ 2013, 108 min, PG13, e.tv, 02:55. Drama. In the ’50s a 10-yearold boy is sent to live on his eccentric grandparents’ farm where he uncovers family secrets. Bruce Dern, Geneviève Bujold.

S VELAIILLA PATTADHARI 2 ★★★ 2017, 128 min, PG13, SABC3, 14:30. Comedy. After offending a female engineer by giving her unsolicited advice, an engineer faces an uphill battle when she decides to make it difficult for him to complete his latest project. Dhanush, Kajol.

S DUMPLIN’ ★★★ 2018, 110 min, PG13, M-Net, 04:00. Comedy. The plus-size daughter of a beauty queen enters her mom’s pageant as a form of protest, which escalates when others follow her example. Jennifer Aniston, Danielle Macdonald.

19:30. Local comedy. Two enemies join forces to exact revenge when they discover they were tricked into being part of a reality TV show.

Leon Schuster, Kenneth Nkosi.

S REMEMBER THE TITANS ★★★★ 2000,

113 min, PG, SABC2, 21:00. True-life sport drama.

In ’70s America an African-American football coach struggles to turn his high school’s first multiracial team into an integrated unit.

Denzel Washington, Will Patton.

S TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF

THE FALLEN ★★ 2009, 150 min, PG13, SABC3, 21:30. Sci-fi action.

The sequel to Transformers. After his involvement in a war between giant alien robots, a young man tries to live a normal life with his girlfriend. But when the clues to find an ancient alien device are accidentally downloaded into his brain, he’s drawn back into the conflict. Shia LaBeouf, John Turturro.

S THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN ★★★★

S FALLEN 2: THE JOURNEY ★★ 2006,

90 min, PG13, SABC2, 16:00. Fantasy adventure. After discovering he’s a half-angel with the power to send fallen angels back to heaven, a young man travels the world with an archangel to discover his true purpose. Paul Wesley.

Peter Rabbit, Sunday on M-Net at 13:00.

2005, 116 min, 16SL, e.tv, 21:35. Comedy. After a 40-year-old guy’s friends find out he’s never had sex, they set out on a mission to help him do the deed. Steve Carell, Catherine Keener.

S TOUCHY FEELY ★★★ 2013, 89 min, 16SL, e.tv, 00:00. Comedy drama. A massage therapist wakes up one morning with a mysterious aversion to touching people, while her dentist brother’s foundering practice is given a new lease of life when people start to seek out his healing touch. Rosemarie DeWitt, Allison Janney.

S CHRISTMAS ENCORE ★★★ 2017, 83 min,

PG, M-Net, 02:55. Romantic drama. The cast and crew of a theatre production of A Christmas Carol try to save the show after the theatre loses its lease. Maggie Lawson, Brennan Elliott.

S CHRISTMAS IN LOVE ★★★ 2018, 84 min, PG,

M-Net, 04:25. Romantic drama. A baker shows her company’s visiting CEO, who wants to modernise the store and lay off employees, that it’s the people who make the business successful, not machines. Brooke D’Orsay, Daniel Lissing.

S RUN ALL NIGHT ★★★ 2015, 114 min, 16VL, e.tv, 20:00. Action.

A hitman must protect his son from his boss, a Mobster, after the Mobster blames the hitman’s son for his own son’s death. Liam Neeson, Ed Harris.

S HUNTER KILLER ★★★ 2018, 122 min, 16VL, M-Net, 20:05. Action. An untested American submarine captain teams up with the US Navy Seals to rescue the kidnapped Russian president. Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman.

S HARD TO GET ★★★★ 2014, 91 min, PG13, SABC1, 21:00. Local thriller. A notorious philanderer meets his match in a mysterious, reckless woman. Pallance Dladla, Thishiwe Ziqubu.

S MEET THE PARENTS ★★★ 2000, 108 min, PG13, SABC3, 21:30. Comedy. When a male nurse meets his prospective in-laws, his girlfriend’s father, a former CIA agent, puts him through the wringer. Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller.

S GLASS GARDEN ★★★ 2017, 116 min, PG13,

M-Net, 22:10. Drama. After being betrayed by her lover, a South Korean student who can communicate with nature goes to live deep in the forest in a glass garden. Moon Geun-young.

S MAD BUDDIES ★★ e.tv, 12:20. See Saturday.

S ICE BREAKER ★★★ 2017, 83 min, 16L, e.tv, 23:20. Comedy. A 20-something computer programmer from a small town meets two very different women. Matthew James.

S PETER RABBIT ★★★ 2018, 95 min, PG,

S MURDER AT THE MANSION ★★ 2018,

SUNDAY

M-Net, 13:00. Comedy. It’s a battle of wills

90 min, PG13, M-Net, 02:25. Thriller. A bride

MONDAY S OFF THE GRID ★★★ 2014, 84 min, 16V, e.tv, 00:00. Crime drama. A retired FBI agent reunites with his old partner to stop a childtrafficking ring. Mykel Shannon Jenkins.

S RUNNING WITH THE DEVIL ★★ 2019,

100 min, 16, M-Net, 02:55. Crime thriller. The head of a crime syndicate sends his best men to find out why his drugs are being hijacked somewhere along the supply chain. Nicolas Cage.

S RETURN TO CHRISTMAS CREEK ★★★ 2018, 86 min, PG, M-Net, 04:35. Romantic drama.

A career-focused woman returns to her hometown where she begins to fall for her childhood best friend. Tori Anderson, Stephen Huszar.

TUESDAY S HIDDEN CRIMES ★★ 2009, 90 min, PG13, e.tv, 00:00. Thriller. A fashion designer receives letters from her imprisoned brother with clues to where he hid the money he stole from a bank, but soon his dangerous partners are on her trail.

Tricia Helfer, Jonathan Scarfe.

S EX-WIFE KILLER ★★ M-Net, 03:05.

See Friday.

S THE LITTLE MERMAID ★★ 2018, 85 min, PG, M-Net, 04:35. Fantasy adventure. A young reporter and his niece discover a beautiful creature they believe is a mermaid. William Moseley.

WEDNESDAY S FAST GIRL ★★ 2008, 95 min, PG, e.tv, 00:10.

Sport drama. A young woman dreams of becoming a race-car driver. Mircea Monroe.

S GLASS GARDEN ★★★ M-Net, 02:35.

See Sunday.

S CHRISTMAS IN LOVE ★★★ M-Net, 04:35.

See Saturday. S

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Her mother smiles and replies, “Of course there is, dear. I’m wearing it to your wedding rehearsal dinner!”

GIVE ME A HAND

An armless man walks into a bar which is empty except for the bartender. He orders a drink and, when he’s served, asks the bartender to get the money from his wallet in his pocket, as he has no arms.

The bartender obliges.

The man then asks if the bartender would tip the glass to his lips. The bartender does this until the man finishes his drink.

He then asks if the bartender would get a handkerchief from his pocket and wipe the foam from his lips. The bartender does it and comments that it must be difficult not to have arms and to have to ask someone to do nearly everything for him.

The armless man says, “Yes, it’s a bit embarrassing at times. By the way, where’s the toilet?”

“You’d better sit down for this one, Leroy.”

The bartender quickly replies, “The closest one is at the petrol station three blocks down the road.”

LEGALLY SPEAKING

The bartender asks a guy sitting at the bar, “What’ll you have?”

“A scotch, please,” the guy answers.

The bartender hands him the drink, and says, “That’ll be fifty rand.”

The guy replies, “What are you talking about? I don’t owe you anything for this.”

A lawyer sitting nearby overhears the conversation and says to the bartender, “You know, he’s got you there. In the original offer, which constitutes a binding contract upon acceptance, there was no stipulation of remuneration.”

The bartender isn’t impressed, but says to the guy, “Okay, you beat me for a drink. But don’t ever let me catch you in here again.”

The next day, the same guy walks into the bar.

The bartender says, “What the heck are you doing in here? I can’t believe you’ve got the cheek to come back!”

“What are you talking about?” the guy says.

“I’ve never been in this place in my life before today!”

The bartender replies, “I’m very sorry, but this is uncanny. You must have a double.”

To which the guy replies, “Thank you. Make it a scotch.”

THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT

A matric boy is excited about getting his driver’s licence. He asks his father, who’s a minister, if they could discuss the use of his car.

His father takes him to his study and says to him, “I’ll make a deal with you. You work hard for your exams, improve your mid-year marks, study your Bible a little and get your hair cut and we’ll talk about it.”

After the mid-year exams the son comes back and again asks his father if they could discuss the use of his car.

They again go to the father’s study where his father says, “Son, I’m really proud of you.

You’ve improved your school marks, you’ve studied your Bible diligently, but you didn’t have your hair cut!”

The young man waits a moment and replies, “Well, Dad, I’ve been thinking about that. You know, Samson had long hair, Moses had long hair, Noah had long hair, and even Jesus had long hair . . .”

To which his father replies, “Yes, and they walked everywhere they went!”

BEAUTY AND BRAINS

A man says to his wife one day, “I don’t know how you can be so stupid and so beautiful all at the same time.”

“Allow me to explain,” the wife responds.

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Kristen Stewart

The Charlie’s Angels star is back on the big screen with a sci-fi thriller COMPILED BY NICI DE WET

UNDER THE SEA The 29-year-old is kicking butt in this action-packed sci-fi thriller about a crew of aquatic researchers who find themselves in a life-ordeath situation after their underwater laboratory is destroyed. As they try to get to safety, they come face to face with unimaginable horrors.

“This is a really dark and scary meditation about isolation,” the Charlie’s Angels star says. Her Underwater co-stars include French actor Vincent Cassel, Jessica Henwick (Nymeria Sand in Game of Thrones) and Deadpool’s TJ Miller.

OUT OF HER COMFORT ZONE The actress says it was “not an easy film to make – really long and just wet and cold and f**king hard”. The costumes – which included deep-diving equipment – were also a challenge. “They were really heavy, honestly. We couldn’t move. I really don’t like being restrained or in confined spaces. I’m not a good swimmer.

“The reason why huge guys usually do action movies is because they’re actually hard and scary.” But she’s happy she did it as “I may not have ever made a film of this magnitude”.

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LEFT and RIGHT: Kristen Stewart as Norah, a scientist, in new film Underwater. FAR: RIGHT: At a Charlie’s Angels photocall in London last year.

EMBRACING HERSELF For years after her breakout role in the hit Twilight series at the agge of 18, Kristen was uncomfortaable with her fame. It coincideed with her exploring her sexuallity, but today she’s at peace with herself and a career that’s seen her make “weird, risky choicess” at times.

“I used to sit in interview ws and go, ‘God, I wonder whaat they’re going to ask me,’ bu ut now – literally – you can ask me anything! Every day I geet older, it gets easier,” the J.T T. LeRoy star says.

Later this year she’s set to star s in Happiest Season, a romantic fliick about a young woman who wants to propose to her girlfriend during the holidays, only to find out her partner hasn’t co ome out to her conservative parents yet.

Personally, Kristen doesn’t llike to give her sexuality a label and is opeen to dating men and women. “I just think we’re ll kind of getting to a place where, I don’t know, evolution’s a weird thingg – we’re all becoming incredibly ambiguo ous. And it’s this really gorgeous thing.”

Underwater is in SA cinemas from 10 January.

SOURCES: HARPERSBAZAAR.COM, ENTERTAINM MENT WEEKLY, USELESSDAILY.COM, COSMOPOLITAN.COM

FAST FACTS

S She was discovered by a

talent agent at the age of eight while singing in a school play. She’s since performed her own vocals in two films – Into the Wild (2007) and The Runaways (2010), in which she played

rocker Joan Jett.

S Her mom, Jules, is an Australian script supervisor and her dad, John, is an American TV producer. Kristen’s Aussie heritage inspired the name of her dog, a border collie called Oz.

S She’s a fashion darling,

having been the face of both Chanel and Balenciaga. Her own style is boyish.

S She loves baking (and eating) pastries. “I make really good pie. My apple pie – it’s the best,” she says.

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NETFLIX

Renée Zellweger transforms into Judy Garland for the biopic Judy.

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Judy

AT THE CINEMA

FOCUS FEATURES, LD ENTERTAINMENT, NETFLIX, WARNER BROS. PICTURES

Biopic. With Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley and Finn Wittrock.

Director: Rupert Goold. 13DLV. In SA cinemas from 10 January.

Like Stan & Ollie (2018), Judy takes a look at the final years of a movie star’s life as, desperate for cash, they embark on a tour of the UK after burning most of their bridges in America.

In 1968 US film star Judy Garland (Zellweger) is a shadow of her former self. Forced into a relentless work schedule when she was a young actress and given pills to control her weight and keep her going without rest, Judy’s addiction to alcohol and medication has made her unreliable and volatile.

She’s battling her ex-husband Sidney Luft (Victoria’s Rufus Sewell) for custody of their children and has lost most of her fortune due to mismanagement. So when she receives an offer to perform in London, she takes it. But will she be able to stay on track and fulfil her contract?

An actor nailing their portrayal of an iconic,

somewhat tragic celebrity rarely fails to attract awards buzz and Zellweger’s performance in this film is no exception. By the time you read this she might already have won a Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture – drama.

After taking a six-year break, the star eased back into acting by returning to one of her most popular roles in Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016), but with Judy she’s back to the level of acclaim she received for Chicago (2002) and Cold Mountain (2003).

On reviews-aggregator site Rottentomatoes. com the film has an 83% approval rating. The consensus is, “Led by a deeply committed performance from Zellweger, Judy captures the waning days of a beloved performer with clear-eyed compassion.” Alan Jones from Britain’s Radio Times magazine gives the movie four stars, writing, “Zellweger gives a tour-de-force performance in this knockout triumph.” Cinemablend.com’s Jessica Rawden also gives it four stars. “Zellweger’s take is charming, delightful, broken, funny, in-themoment and unstoppable,” she writes.

True-life crime drama.The story of Depression-era outlaws Bonnie Parker (Emily Brobst) and Clyde Barrow (Edward Bossert) is revisited, this time from the perspective of the lawmen who hunted the elusive criminals.

Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson are in fine form as theTexas Rangers brought out of retirement to help the FBI end the couple’s crime spree.

The film is surprisingly light on action and slow moving, but strong performances from its leads make it a compelling watch.

SOURCES: TODAY.COM, BIOGRAPHY.COM, GAMESRADAR.COM, CINEMABLEND. COM, RADIOTIMES.COM

2019. 132 MIN. 16.

THE HIGHWAYMEN

– DENNIS CAVERNELIS

DStv Box Office ANNABELLE COMES HOME

Horror. When demonologists Ed and LorraineWarren (PatrickWilson andVera Farmiga) head out on an overnight case, they leave their home and daughter (Gifted’s Mckenna Grace) in the care of babysitter Mary Ellen (Madison Iseman).

Things get out of hand when an inquisitive friend (Katie Sarife) arrives and inadvertently frees the possessed doll Annabelle from her glass prison, leading to one terrifying night for the girls.

This third Annabelle flick is a lukewarm offering that has some heart and some scares but mostly falls just short of the mark. The actors do an admirable job of bringing life to their characters, but there’s not much to work with. Watch this only if you’re a completist or want to while away some time. – BIANCA LAMBRECHTS 2019. 120 MIN. 16HLV. ALSO ON DVD.

A All ages D Drugs H Horror L Language N Nudity P Prejudice PG Parental guidance S Sex V Violence

GRETA

Thriller. Waitress Frances (Chloë Grace Moretz) meets stylish Greta (Elle’s Isabelle Huppert) when she returns the older woman’s handbag, which was forgotten on the train.They spend more and more time together, something Frances’ worried roommate (The Guest’s Maika Monroe) ascribes to Frances’ misplaced longing for her late mom.Then Frances discovers Greta’s dark secret – and that this dangerous woman won’t let herself be ghosted so easily.

On paper Greta sounds much better than it is. Moretz’s character is clichéd, Frances and Greta’s conversations aren’t convincing and the tension is decidedly slack. Only the twist stops this film from being a complete dud. – MARIANA LOOTS 2018. 94 MIN. 16DLV. ALSO ON DVD. you.co.za 9 JANUARY 2020

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Camila Cabello The pop sensation has just dropped her second album, Romance, to the delight of her fans COMPILED BY NICI DE WET

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Señorita was 2019’s moststreamed track on Spotify, with more than one billion streams.

ON ROMANCE Camila (22) describes her follow-up follow up album as emotionally em charged.

“It just feels like thaat because my life is in mer member of Fifth those songs,” the form ng an interview with Harmony said durin Entertainment Tonigght. “It’s the phase in ust consumed by love my life where I’m ju of those experiences.” and the intensity o She wrote mosst of the 14 tracks, inngles Shameless, Liar, cluding the sin Easy, Cry for Me M and Living Proof.

MENDES It’s not diffiON SHAWN M hy she’s singing about cult to see wh ban-American beauty love – the Cub unky Canadian singer is dating hu ndes (21), her Señorita Shawn Men or. collaborato “We’re prretty happy – I really, really love him a lot,” she said during an interview on the Capital Breakffast radio show.

“An energy was there from the beginning,” she says of thee first time they orked together on the wo ong I Know What You so Did Last Summer, D which came out in w 22015. “Our paths just didn’t cross again und ttil we started hanging out and writing. For o me it just brought it m back.”

GRAMMY GIRL The loved-up couple have been nominated as best pop duo/group performance for Seeñorita at the upcomingg Grammy Awards. ominated for a Gram“No h my favourite person! my with ndes Eeeeeeeppp!!!! @shawnmen who got nomiCongrats to all our friends fr nated too,” she gushed on Instagram.

But they have stiff competition in the form of Ariana Grande and Social House’s Boyfriend, Jonas Brothers’ Sucker, Lil Nas X’s Old Town Road featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, and Post Malone and Swae Lee’s Sunflowerr.

ACTING DEBUT She’ll make her big-screen n debut in an upcoming version of Cinderella, which will also feature her music.

“It’s going to be a twist on the classic Cinderella story,” she says. “It’s my dream role.

I’m obsessed with musicals and I’m ob-sessed with princesses, and I feel like it’s going to be an amazing life experience.”

SOURCES: BILLBOARD.COM, ETONLINE

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MONTANA

FRENCH MONTANA The Moroccan-born rapper gave fans a scare recently when he was hospitalised after experiencing an increased heart rate and complaining of severe stomach pain. Since being released from ICU, he’s dropped his first new album in two years – and it’s a banger.

The self-titled album is loaded with collabs with no fewer than 21 artists, including Drake, Cardi B, Asap Rocky, Kodak Black, Post Malone and more. Tracks such as Salam Alaykum and Say Goodbye pay tribute to his North African heritage and Muslim faith.

Highlights include the many tracks released in the run-up to this album: No Stylist and No Shopping featuring Drake; Chinx on Coke Wave Boys and the Post Malone and Cardi B collab Writing on the Wall.

– DENNIS CAVERNELIS

‘I want to be that person who leads people out of the place they’re at. And in the process, maybe I’ll find the key to get out of the place that I’m at’ – Rapper Juice Wrld, who died last month aged 21 after a seizure

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Fabulous fiction

Four books to savour and share EDITED BY JANE VORSTER

BORDERLINE

By MARITA VAN DER VYVER Penguin A letter that Theresa Marais discovers in her late husband’s possessions kick-starts a slowburn scavenger hunt for the truth.

The letter is written by a Cuban soldier who died in combat with her husband, Theo van Velden, during the South African Border War in the ’70s.

Feeling guilty about the young man’s death and her ignorance about what was going on, Theresa resolves to travel to Cuba to deliver the letter to the family of Angel Perez Gonzalez.

In a red and white 1958 Plymouth Fury, she crisscrosses Cuba, confronting the demons of her past as she encounters a colourful country and people.

Fans of Van der Vyver will relish her crisp, clear and exciting storytelling in this new novel, which is a competent translation by Annelize Visser of the original Afrikaans novel Grensgeval.

But even if you haven’t read Van der Vyver’s previous work you’ll delight in how she uses her South African heritage as a looking glass to observe the world. And the dénouement of the story will come as a surprise. – PIETER VAN ZYL

AGENT RUNNING IN THE FIELD

By JOHN LE CARRÉ Viking After decades of assignments overseas Nat, an ageing spy, is back home in Britain, fully expecting to get a golden handshake and a boot out the door. So he’s pleasantly surprised when he’s asked to oversee a ragtag group of spies in London.

In his downtime he plays badminton and when he starts to play regularly against Ed Shannon, an angry man who rails against the world, he inadvertently unleashes havoc in his life and career.

This novel is no James Bondtype spy thriller – rather, it’s a noholds-barred look at Brexit and all it entails. Le Carré uses Ed to express his own disgust for Brexit, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

For instance, of Trump Ed says, “Do you or do you not regard Trump as a threat and incitement to the entire civilised world? He’s Putin’s shithouse cleaner. He does everything for little Vladi that little Vladi can’t do for himself.”

Le Carré wrote this when he was 88 and it soon becomes clear this is one angry old man using a much younger character to voice his opinions forcefully. – ANDRÉ J BRINK

THE GIVER OF STARS

THE DUTCH HOUSE

By JOJO MOYES Michael Joseph It’s 1937 and Alice van Cleve is newly married and looking forward to creating a new life for herself after leaving her strict family home in England for America.

She pictured herself in New York but instead her dapper new husband takes her to the tiny town of Baileyville in Kentucky where they live with her domineering father-in-law.

Alice is bored, lonely and realises she barely knows her inattentive husband. Struggling to fit into the gossipy town, on a whim she volunteers to join the women starting a travelling library to take books by horseback to the Depression-hit folk living in the remote Appalachian Mountains.

This opens up her world and her life changes as she bonds with the other women, particularly fiercely independent Margery O’Hare.

This book is based on a true story – a real library venture started by US first lady Eleanor Roosevelt – and is filled with rich detail about life in that era.

Despite the hard circumstances, The Giver of Stars is light reading. Although at times it’s a bit clichéd and the plot a little awkward, it’s easy to root for the women in this heartwarming tale. – NATALIE CAVERNELIS

By ANN PATCHETT Harper When self-made property tycoon Cyril Conroy buys a magnificent mansion on the outskirts of Philadelphia after World War 2 he can’t know he’s sowing the seeds of his family’s destruction. The grandeur of the Dutch House, named after the nationality of the people he bought it from, ends up alienating his wife, who deserts him and their two children, Danny and Maeve.

Enter the wicked stepmother, Andrea, who moves in along with her two daughters. When Cyril dies the Conroy children are banished from the house and left to fend for themselves. Their only legacy is an educational trust, which Maeve insists Danny take full advantage of by studying to become a doctor.

The story, set over five decades, follows the fortunes and frustrations of the siblings, ending with the pair confronting their painful past in a way that sorely tests their relationship. At the centre of their lives lurks the great house, which never quite lets them from its grasp.

Told with fluidity and great humanity, this novel leaves you feeling as if you’ve been a fly on the wall of the lives of real people trying their best to cope with what fate throws at them. – SANDY COOK you.co.za 9 JANUARY 2020

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The First Day

I’d planned to be so organised going back to work – but here I was applying my makeup on the bus

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BY CATHERINE YOUNG ILLUSTRATION: MICHAEL DE LUCCHI

SIT huddled in the corner on the crowded bus, struggling to put on my makeup as we lurch around bends and jolt over bumps. Not surprisingly, I’m making a bit of a mess of the job. Already I’ve managed to poke the lipliner pencil straight up my left nostril three times, and there’s a wonky streak of lipstick heading haphazard-

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ly towards my jawline. Hmm . . . very fetching. Just the thing to make a perfect impression on my first day in a brandnew job.

Of course I shouldn’t be doing this on the way to work at all. Trust me to find myself so disastrously short of time! Oh, today was supposed to be so organised.

I’d sat down last night and written out a

getting-to-work-on-time schedule!

I should’ve realised, of course, that schedules and timetables have no place in a household recently turned upside down by a new baby. Where did all that careful planning go? How did I end up like this, chaotic and harassed and hopelessly late?

A few of my fellow travellers are giving me sidelong smiles, their expressions a mixture of pity and amusement. Well, I can’t blame! I may as well be sporting a large neon sign above my head: First Day Back At Work After Baby Break.

I guess I must have that distinctive look: glazed, demented and faintly delirious after less than three hours’ sleep, no time for breakfast and an agonising, tearful goodbye with Ricky at the front door.

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ELL okay, I have to be honest: the tears were mine, not his.

He barely seemed to notice I was going; he was far too busy dribbling on his grandma’s shoulder and making funny squeaking sounds, while secretly plotting his next rampaging voyage of destruction across the living room floor.

Actually, he took my desertion pretty well. I was the one reduced to a gibbering emotional crème caramel as I waved goodbye to that sweet, adorable little face nestling in my mother’s arms.

Oh, it’s ridiculous to be so upset! After all, I know Mom will take good care of Ricky. She’s terrific with him. He couldn’t possibly be in better hands even if we’d borrowed William and Kate’s royal nanny for the day.

But the trouble is, she isn’t me. She doesn’t know Ricky like I do. She doesn’t understand about all our special little rituals and routines. She isn’t part of the private little world we’ve created, just the two of us, over the past few months: a magical rose-tinted world of blissful, cosy bonding.

We agreed, of course. This was always how we knew it would be, from the moment Chris and I first decided we were ready to take the plunge and start a family. We always knew I’d have to go back to work part time after a few months; there was no way we could survive for long on just one income.

But there’s a world of difference between coolly and clinically deciding on The Sensible Course of Action, and putting it into practice once you’ve fallen head over heels in love with the new arrival in a way you’d never imagined possible.

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GUESS I tried not to think too far ahead when Ricky was born. Those few months seemed like an eternity stretching in front of me, and somehow I never quite believed this day would actually come. To be honest, I kind of clung to the hope that something would happen before those few months were up. We’d win the lottery or Chris’ salary would magically double overnight.

Just some out-of-the-blue little miracle that would allow me to put off returning to work, to string out that glorious time at home with Ricky for just a little longer.

Preferably until, oh, sometime around his 27th birthday.

Oh dear; my eyes are going all hot and

prickly again. If I don’t get a grip, the off the bus, I hurry into the public contears will start anew until my precarious- veniences on the corner and finish getly applied Max Factor forms itself into a ting ready, changing into my work little black river down my cheek. And clothes in thirty seconds flat. Okay, deep that wouldn’t do at all, not on my very breath, calm thoughts. Now go. first day. As if I’m not enough of a mess And the amazing thing is, once I get to already! work I enjoy myself. Somehow, I snap out Why, oh why did I take the bus? I of my brooding and get on with the job. should’ve driven into town, arriving all And, incredibly, it’s nothing like the cool and composed, with plenty of nightmare I expected it to be. And whengetting-ready time to spare. But Mom ever I do get a twinge of Ricky-sickness, I asked for the car so she could take Ricky picture the smile that will light up his to the park, and how could I refuse? I face when he greets me at the door later, would’ve agreed to anything that helps and suddenly I know it’s going to be okay him to get through this, anything at all after all. that makes him happier without me on The time flies by. I’m just about to head our first day apart. for home when I take out my phone and It’ll get easier, everybody keeps telling peer at it gratefully, relieved that it hasn’t me. Only last week, as I was sitting in the rung once all day. waiting room at the baby Then I realise why it hasn’t I must have clinic, a friendly faced mothrung. er of twins patted me kindly Oh no. I forgot to switch that telltale on the arm and assured me the stupid thing on! My glazed look I’d soon adjust. blood runs cold. What if after less than “Of course it’ll be dreadful Mom’s been trying to reach three hours’ at first,” she said gently. “But me? At this very moment, just think how pleased he’ll she’s probably trying to call sleep be to see you when you to tell me Ricky’s fallen out of come through the door at his cot and broken both his the end of the day! Besides, it’ll do you legs. Panicking, I fumble to switch it on both good: a change of routine.” and immediately it starts to bleep. Oh, I don’t want a change of routine, I help. thought sulkily. I want eggy soldiers and “Hi, darling.” It’s Mom. Calling from benursery rhymes and Disney movies and side Ricky’s hospital bed, no doubt. Oh a nice quiet nap at half-past-three. why did I go back to work? I’m officially (That’s Ricky, not me: the nap part. Well, the worst parent in the world. How could sometimes me too. Although I don’t ad- I have left him? mit that to Chris.)

“Everything’s fine,” she says breezily, Will Mom be learning to sing Disney before I even have time to start babbling. songs to him now? No, I won’t think of “His Lordship’s been as happy as a clam that. I can’t bear it. all day; bless him. No problems at all.”

It wouldn’t be so bad if only I didn’t No problems at all. “Oh.” I swallow have to work with children. But I just hard. Well, that’s good, isn’t it? He’s know that their little faces will remind adjusting; he’s not missing me. Stupid, me painfully of Ricky, and it will tear me stupid of me to feel so hurt. apart to think that I’m giving my time to “He’ll be very glad to see you though,” them instead of him.

Mom adds quickly, softening the blow.

The cellphone tucked in my pocket With a brave smile, I reach for a tissue makes me feel reassured. After all, if any- and start to take off the remains of my thing happens to my boy I’ll know heavy black eyeliner, along with the straight away, and I can be home like a white face paint and huge red smiley shot. It’ll be fine. Of course it will. mouth that kept the kids in such joyful hysterics all afternoon.

“You and Christine made the right deLMOST there. Nervously, I cast another quick glance at my re- cision, Steve,” Mom goes on kindly. “After flection in the window. One eye all, you can’t be a househusband forever. done, one eye bare. Oh dear, I And just think how proud Ricky will be look as if I’ve just done 10 rounds with a one day when he can boast to his friends heavyweight boxer. Actually, I feel pretty that his dad’s the best party clown in the much that way too. Emotionally, at least. business!” S We’re at my stop. Stumbling nervously © CATHERINE YOUNG

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A Wild Night

Sober Sammi would never have agreed to a tattoo – but the vegan-friendly beer had unexpected effects

BY CQ FALCONER ILLUSTRATION: MICHAEL DE LUCCHI

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T ROUGHLY 1.30am Sammi Wiles was stepping back into her apartment, a small place she’d never really got around to furnishing.

Her arrival awakened the cat, Morris, who was the only other living being in the house. Well, that’s if you didn’t count the plants. Sammi did.

She’d read an article about the benefits of having plants in your home according to the Chinese art of feng shui and even though she didn’t really believe in it she’d decided it was better to be safe than sorry.

So, slowly Sammi began to fill up her flat with plants.

She wasn’t particular about which plants either. There were tiny aloes, delicate lilies and even orchids with flashy flowers.

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Sammi would place them in colourful pots and in every nook and cranny.

The plants ensured the air was thick with the scent of vanilla and jasmine.

Not that Sammi would ever admit it, but they made her feel as if she were taking a brief respite in a jungle.

Sammi’s parents would never have approved.

Just as they’d made no effort to conceal their dislike of her so-called “quirky” vegan diet, Sammi’s mom and dad would have openly hated what she’d done to the place.

It was for reasons such as this that Sammi hardly ever had her parents over for dinner. Not to mention that trying to cook something that suited everyone would be a herculean task in itself.

Thankfully, Sammi’s friends were far more tolerant of her lifestyle. In fact, it

was just this evening that she’d been out enjoying a healthy vegan-friendly meal with them.

What Sammi hadn’t expected was discovering that the restaurant also offered vegan-friendly beer, which was quite a rarity and thus impossible for her to turn down.

Especially after her friends had been topping up their own drinks every so often.

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NFORTUNATELY, Sammi had underestimated how many beers she could have before becoming full-blown drunk and now, in the early hours of the morning, she was drunker than she’d perhaps ever been in her life.

Tomorrow she would feel the not-sopleasant side-effects of this – probably a pounding headache, but far more longlasting would be the newly inked tiger tattoo on her back which she was not yet aware of.

Sober Sammi would never have agreed to this. She and her parents may disagree on a lot of issues but tattoos were one on which they were in perfect agreement – you just don’t get them.

Sammi’s friends, on the other hand, were for once not on her side of the argu-

ment. And when everyone was completely wasted some bright spark had suggested that everyone get themselves inked.

By the time Sammi returned to her flat and frightened poor Morris in the process, any memory of having a tattoo was long gone and likely not to be remembered any time soon.

Instead, Sammi staggered over to her bed and, fully clothed, collapsed onto the soft sheets before falling into a deep sleep – one she’d probably regret waking from.

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HE next morning sunlight streamed through wide windows into the room, bathing Sammi in a halo of light.

It was this same light that caused her to eventually open her eyes, albeit groggily, and sit up.

Sammi was feeling something she hadn’t in a very long time: hungover for a start . . . but she was also craving meat!

This scared her.

She couldn’t fall off the wagon now.

Her parents would mock her if she did.

She’d been vegan for more than five years now and she’d thought she was going strong.

People ate meat in front of her all the time and it didn’t bother her in the slightest, well not really . . .

Oh, all right; it was just once. Just once she’d succumbed to her desire for meat!

When she’d finished devouring the bacon, she’d made a promise to herself to try harder and to never feel so weak again.

But right now, she did.

Sammi could only imagine how good it would feel to sink her teeth into a lamb chop or, better yet, a juicy steak.

Horrified at her thoughts, she padded quietly into the kitchen.

Morris seemed to be feeling just as peevish as his owner because when he saw Sammi he leapt up, hissed at her and rushed away.

This was odd behaviour from the cat – Sammi had, after all, chosen him due to his affectionate nature. But she was too absorbed in her unbidden meat craving to take notice.

Besides, there was something niggling at her.

She couldn’t quite put her finger on what it was, but she had the strange sense that it was important – even more important than her renewed meat crav-

For a moment, she allowed herself to close her eyes and imagine what it would feel like to be one.

To prowl the plains, with one’s padded paws sinking into the moist soil. To amble among the thick grasses with the easy confidence only a tiger could have. To pick up the scent of prey in the air, just waiting to be pursued.

With Sammi’s eyes still closed and her mind still engrossed in her daydream, she gave a wide smile of satisfaction. It was a smile one can only describe as IGHING to herself, she plodded feline in nature.

Unhurriedly she opened her eyes, in a over to her far-too-small bathroom and the huge gilded mir- manner that suggested it took a great deal of effort to rip herself away from this ror that dominated it.

Sammi supposed it was ironic – she pleasant daydream.

She peered into the mirror once more, had a giant mirror she hardly every not noticing how the brown shade of her glanced in.

She slipped out of yesterday’s clothing, eyes seemed to have tinted to amber in colour. which she proceeded to But what happened next throw into a heap on the By the time was impossible for her not floor, and was about to hop to notice. into the shower when a flickshe returned It began slowly, the way er of black caught her eye. to her flat, any water trickles down the That couldn’t be possible. memory of path of a stream.

There was something on having a Her skin was changing, her back. becoming furry and redTurning, she struggled to tattoo was dish-orange in colour. peer into the mirror and delong gone Merely seconds later, her cipher the image. Eventually, nails had grown into rashe managed to tilt her head at just the right angle so she was able to zor-sharp claws.

Next, in a burst of pain so quick she make out what appeared to be a tattoo thought she might have imagined it, her on her back – a tattoo of a tiger. body contorted until she was on all fours.

But that just couldn’t be possible.

It wasn’t long until Sammi Wiles was Maybe she was still dreaming because no longer Sammi Wiles at all. this didn’t make any sense.

In the place where Sammi had once Her brown eyes still transfixed on the sight on her back, Sammi let out a cry of stood was now a rather perplexedlooking tiger. anguish.

Never again would she drink. Veganfriendly or not, she wouldn’t touch a EANWHILE, on the other side drop. of town, in a flat much like What would her parents say if they Sammi’s, Caroline Atwell was knew? pondering an intricate tattoo Pressing her fingers to the tender skin, on her stomach. she traced the image of the tiger.

It was of an elephant.

Thank God for small mercies – at least Caroline knew she’d drunk a little more it was well done. It appeared almost life- than usual last night, but she didn’t think like, as if it could spring off the surface she’d drunk that much. of her skin and into the air at any She chortled quietly to herself, imaginmoment. ing the surprise the rest of her friends From a young age, Sammi had been would’ve woken up to. fascinated by tigers.

Later that day an event occurred that They were such powerful beasts! She experts are still at a loss to explain – five was enthralled by their amber eyes and wild animals (a tiger, an elephant, a hipbold stripes. po, a lion and a leopard) were caught Truthfully, Sammi had always thought roaming through the city. S Morris looked like a little tiger. © CQ FALCONER ing, which was certainly saying something.

Nevertheless, she downed a glass of water and took a deep breath, leaning against her kitchen counter and trying to regain some of the normalcy of her usual Sunday morning routine.

It was only then that she realised she was still in yesterday’s clothing, now creased beyond recognition and smelling faintly of sweat, beer and sickly sweet perfume.

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SPIRAL

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1 Night insect 2 Distress call 3 Voting place 4 Fibber 5 Wander about 6 Untidy situation 7 Lip-. . . (pretend to sing) 8 Common ailment

Each letter of the alphabet is represented by the same number throughout the puzzle. For example, in the puzzle below 6=P, 10=R, 17=E and 3=S. Use these clues to fill in the matching numbers in the grid, then work out the missing words and add the solved letters to the number grid guide below the puzzle.

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Last week’s solution It is no secret that the moon has no light of her own, but is, as it were, a mirror, receiving brightness from the influence of the sun. –Vitruvius

WORDLINK

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gadzooks gaud glabriety goodly

Use the letters in the grid to create as many words as possible containing four letters or more. Each word must contain the letter in the shaded block in the middle, and may contain any of the other letters only once.

No proper nouns, foreign words or abbreviations.

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Average: 14 words.

Good: 19 words.

Excellent: 25 words

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The words in the list appear on the grid – horizontally, vertically or diagonally, backwards or forwards.

Find and circle them.

CODEBREAKER 2

Dandiprat: a sixteenth century word meaning somebody who is young or insignificant.

grimalkin gudgeon

T A G R U E D A D

Last week’s solution append, darn, dean, dine, diner, drain, DRAINPIPE, earn,

indie, nadir, nape, nappe, napped, napper, neap, near, nerd, nipped, nipper, nippier, pain, pained, pander, pane, paned, panier, pine, pined, rain, rained, rand, rani, rapine, redan, rein, rend, rind, ripen.

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CRYPTIC CLUES

ACROSS 1 It rebounds on fellows in a row (4) 3 Quivers will break slates up (8) 9 Repair the others with source of iron (7) 10 Having put lubrication round, I went ahead (5) 11 Concern over stumble in executive’s journey (8,4) 13 Company thousands going to it do the deed (6) 15 Puzzle in game is very complicated (6) 17 Economical way to complete the circle? (4,4,4) 20 Around the south a wayout way to live (5) 21 Flexible laces can be adjusted with it (7) 22 Bring in laws to control speed (8) 23 Chimney went into the air, it’s said (4) DOWN 1 Refuse to face a person and retrace one’s steps (4,4) 2 They can blow lights out! (5) 4 Disquiet makes you bend knees, it’s said (6) 5 Heavenly event for international forward? (8,4) 6 Effective narration (7) 7 Result of combining soap and kitchen sink drama? (4) 8 What happens in coal is happening together (12) 12 After parking, object a little bit (8) 14 What’s the sense in having intentions? (7) 16 Get out of chair and use tan treatment (6) 18 Old lot comes round to give praise (5) 19 Dread of fellow sitting on spike of corn (4)

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QUICK CLUES

ACROSS 1 Petty argument (4) 3 Throbs (8) 9 To return to its original condition (7) 10 Greased (5) 11 Journey for commercial reasons (8,4) 13 Hand over for safekeeping (6) 15 Ambiguous situation (6) 17 Live within one’s means (4,4,4) 20 Live (5) 21 Stretchy (7) 22 Adjust heat control (8) 23 Pipe in chimney (4) DOWN 1 Reverse one’s steps (4,4) 2 Mixes together different elements (5) 4 Uncomfortable feeling (6) 5 Glowing meteor (8,4) 6 Revealing (7) 7 Lather (4) 8 Happening together (12) 12 Iota, speck (8) 14 Intending (7) 16 Remove from office (6) 18 Praise highly (5) 19 Feeling of apprehension (4)

1 Greeting on 1 January (5,3,4) 7 Puberty (11) 13 Advance paid by a bank (4) 16 In the middle of (4) 19 Spicy dishes (7) 20 Tropical fruit (7) 21 A citrus fruit (4) 23 Say (6) 24 Separate (7) 25 Dodged (6) 26 A retreat (3) 27 Appears (5) 29 Carpenter’s tool (5) 31 Moist (3) 32 Grate (5) 33 Article (4) 34 Keen on (inf ) (4) 35 Childminder (5) 36 Drag with effort (4) 38 Breakfast cereal (4) 40 In the past (3) 41 Two . . . in a pod (identical) (4) 43 Currency used in Germany, eg (4) 46 Proof of purchase (7) 49 Combustible black rock (4) 50 Unclothed (4) 51 Sangomas (7) 54 Female deer (3) 55 Follow (5) 56 To travel on two wheels (5) 59 Modified leaf (5) 61 Type of grain (3) 62 . . . of Skye (4) 63 . . ., the Beloved Country (Alan Paton novel) (3) 64 Get . . . of (remove) (3) 65 Large public exhibition (short) (4) 66 Neither . . . (3) 68 Stockpile (5) 69 Americium (symbol) (2) 70 Text message (abbr) (3) 71 Prevailing everywhere (9) 72 Of equal dimensions (9) 73 Spanish title (3) 74 Skills (9) 75 Request (3) 77 Check out (7) 79 Take advantage of (7) 81 Nobody (2,3) 82 Absorbed (9) 85 Eject (5) 86 Thwart (6) 88 Idled (6) 90 Males (3) 92 Nonsense talk (9) 95 And (4) 97 A bit (8) 98 High spirits (8) 99 Brink (4) 101 Silver-white metal (9) 104 America (3) 106 Tab (6) 107 Series of eight notes (6) 109 Strange (5) 110 Pasta, eg (9) 114 Rectory (5) 115 Implore (7)

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Level Aid in a crime

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Current unit

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Refuse an offer

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Elsewhere excuse

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Records

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Oldfashioned

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Performed

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Face part

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Military leg cloths

Come inside

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Travel documents

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Elk

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Properly sealed

Move (a camera)

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Worth

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Whole amount

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However

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Forest buffalo

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Fire opal

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Face value (3,5)

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Pitch Perfect actress (4,8)

Morning (poetic)

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Lawful

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Natural satellite

Associated Press (abbr)

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Take up again

Selenium (symb)

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Edible tuber

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Sunday meal

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Put a cross through every letter that appears more than once in the grid. Then unscramble the remaining letters to create a word. Clue: Originator’s ownership

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All these five-letter words fit into the grid horizontally, vertically or diagonally. The first and last letters of each word should be written inside the shaded squares and the rest of the word in the circles. We’ve placed four starter letters to get you going.

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By road or by air?

KIDS’ GAMES

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Which direction?

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Load up!

KIDS’ GAMES What doesn’t fit?

Circle the odd one out in each row.

What do you think the truck is carrying?

Add it into the picture and colour it in.

Complete the picture

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Match the shadow A

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Something fishy!

S How many fish are in the lake?

S Find two identical fish.

Find five differencess

At the beach Circle the items you don’t need at the beach.

Get Rowdy to the party Find the hidden items

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NEWS

At age 70 Meryl Streep is still one of the world’s most bankable movie stars.

MERYL & HER LEADING MEN

From Dustin Hoffman to Jack Nicholson, the legendary actress worked with some greats – and not always happily . . .

A

YOUNG actress auditions for the 1976 remake of the iconic movie King Kong. Virtually unknown outside New York theatre circles, she has zero experience working in film.

But although people who’ve witnessed her extraordinary performances onstage can vouch for her talent all producer Dino De Laurentiis sees is her face.

“This is so ugly. Why do you bring me this?” he complains in Italian to his son, Federico.

The name of the actress: Meryl Streep.

And, unfortunately for De Laurentiis, she studied Italian at Vassar College and understands what he’s saying.

“I’m very sorry that I’m not as beautiful as I should be but, you know, this is it.

This is what you get,” she retorts in his native tongue, showing herself the door.

De Laurentiis was hardly the last critic to underestimate Meryl. Through ups, downs, more than 60 feature films, dozens of accents, one husband, and four children, the icon has defied ageism to become the most celebrated actress of the past four decades and counting.

She immerses herself in each role, from learning Polish for Sophie’s Choice (1982) to bringing beloved American chef Julia Child back to joyous life in Julie & Julia (2009), and former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady (2011).

Remarkably, her box-office clout has

grown with age. The Devil Wears Prada (2006) earned $326 million (then about R2,2 billion) worldwide. Her wildly popular Mamma Mia! movies nearly tripled that. The irony, of course, is that Meryl risked a lot by refusing to compromise her artistic ideals, and now – at 70 – she’s as bankable as Jennifer Lawrence (29).

We revisit some of her iconic roles.

THE DEER HUNTER (1978)

She played Linda, a small-town girl whose boyfriend, Nick (Christopher Walken), goes AWOL following a traumatic experience overseas. Linda seeks comfort in the arms of Nick’s best buddy, Mike (Robert De Niro), but he’s more devoted to his missing friend.

Unlike the guys’ roles, Linda barely existed on the page.

“She’s the kind of girl I went to high school with,” observed Meryl, who also drew from her cheerleading past. “The kind who waits to be asked to the prom, who waits to be asked to get married, and who waits for her lover to come back from the war.”

Working with minimal dialogue, Meryl helps us understand why Linda would wait instead of catching a bus to literally anywhere else.

“I wanted the audience to feel another dimension to her,” Meryl explained.

“She’s the forgotten person in the screenplay and also in the characters’ lives.”

KRAMER VS. KRAMER (1979)

Bigger names were in consideration for

Her first major movie role was in The Deer Hunter opposite Robert De Niro.

the role of Joanna Kramer: Ali McGraw, Faye Dunaway and Jane Fonda. But growing buzz and a pushy agent got Meryl in the door to see director Robert Benton, producer Stanley Jaffe, and their star, Dustin Hoffman.

“Meryl showed up and she sat there,” Robert recalls. “I don’t think the interview took more than 15 or 20 minutes maximum, and it was . . . the worst single interview I’ve ever had with an actor in all my years in Hollywood. The worst.

She walked out the door, and Dustin looked at me, and I looked at Dustin and we said, ‘That’s Joanna Kramer’.”

Perhaps you’re aware that Meryl and Dustin clashed on the set of Kramer vs.

Kramer. If not, prepare for a cautionary tale in how not to treat your co-worker.

Several years before, Meryl encountered Dustin while auditioning for a Broadway play he directed called All Over Town. He made a terrible first impression. “I’m Dustin Hoffman,” he said, burping and groping her breast. Little did she know that someday this brute would be her movie husband. (Dustin is said to have apologised later for the incident.)

Dustin, trained in method acting at the Actors Studio, would go deep into Ted Kramer, blurring the line between character and self. At the time, his separation from his wife of nearly 10 years, Anne Byrne, the mother of two of his daughters, was giving him plenty of material to mine.

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Meryl won an Oscar for her performance in Kramer vs. Kramer but she later revealed how badly her co-star Dustin Hoffman treated her.

LEFT: In The French Lieutenant’s Woman with Jeremy Irons. ABOVE: Her portrayal of holocaust survivor Sophie Zawistowska in Sophie’s Choice earned her a second Oscar Award. ABOVE RIGHT: Sporting a mullet to play labour union activist Karen Silkwood.

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ing her boyfriend, John Cazale, who’d died of lung cancer earlier that year. She could use that, he decided.

Before the cameras rolled he’d walk up to her and whisper the words “John Cazale” into her ear to provoke more of an emotional response in her performance.

But on the second day of shooting he crossed a line. They were filming Joanna’s dramatic exit when amid tears she bluntly informs Ted that she doesn’t love him and she’s leaving – without their son, Billy.

According to Meryl, “We were supposed to emerge out into a hall, so we started out in the room, behind the door, and they said, ‘Action’ and Dustin turned around and . . . slammed me in the face.”

The slap left “enormous red finger marks on my cheek”, she said.

Robert was in shock. Meryl, ever the professional, continued with the scene, which involved Joanna escaping down the elevator in the hallway outside the Kramers’ apartment.

But after Kramer, Dustin would never push her around again.

“It was overstepping,” she reflected in 2018, months after #MeToo exposed his history of sexual misconduct and boorish behaviour towards female colleagues.

“But I think those things are being corrected in this moment. And they’re not politically corrected; they’re fixed. They will be fixed, because people won’t accept it anymore.”

THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT’S WOMAN (1981)

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tury speech, Meryl hired a voice coach and read aloud from Jane Austen and George Eliot. She studied photos of geisha women “because they demonstrated a highly formalised kind of femininity,” she said. “I give a lot away with my face and I wanted to work on revealing less; so much of Sarah is hidden, covered up – and that’s what entices Charles and makes him give up his whole way of life.”

Wearing a dramatic, if harsh, red wig and full corset for 10-hour stretches helped Meryl get into character. She made unexpected choices, such as giggling instead of crying when Charles assaults her.

“That was one of the most miraculous acting moments I’ve ever seen, but the punchline is that they did six takes and she only did that once,” the director Mike Nichols later marvelled. “To be able to tap into your inner responses and know that’s the deepest part of the character is to be a great film actress.”

She’d be rewarded for her efforts with heaps of awards, including a Bafta and Golden Globe for best actress, as well as another Oscar nomination (she lost to Katharine Hepburn for On Golden Pond). But, in hindsight, she still believed she hadn’t done enough.

“I didn’t feel I was living it,” she confessed on The Graham Norton Show in 2016. “You always want to do something better after the fact.”

SOPHIE’S CHOICE (1982)

Her next challenge: Sophie Zawistowska.

In April 1980, rumours swirled that Meryl was going to portray the Holocaust survivor in the big-screen adaptation of the bestselling novel Sophie’s Choice.

Goldie Hawn campaigned for the role, and Barbra Streisand offered to take a pay cut. But Meryl was writer-director

Alan J Pakula’s first choice.

Though she threw her heart and soul into preparing for the role she initially struggled to find common ground with her character. “The problem was that Sophie was such a victim,” she said. But in time the actress started to feel a connection.

“I found she had some spirit, a little backbone.” She admired Sophie’s resilience, how she weathered setbacks “with a lot of life and vitality”.

But it wasn’t until studying Polish that Meryl really got to know her. She underwent five months of tutoring to learn the language. “I thought it would be a piece of cake, like picking up Italian or French or something – but it’s not,” she says. “It’s a lot like Latin.”

Before moving to Zagreb, Yugoslavia, for three weeks to film the concentration camp sequences alongside a European cast, Meryl was now required to learn a new tongue during her break. Pakula wrote the wartime scenes in English but believed, at the last minute, that they should be filmed in Polish and German, which meant a crash course in the latter for Meryl.

She shed a dramatic amount of weight through a rigid diet that involved eating foods mixed in a blender and drinking few fluids.

On camera, she was all skin, bone, and angles – a sliver of Brooklyn Sophie – with a short wig, discoloured teeth, and sad, watchful eyes that managed to reflect conflicting emotions: despair and hope.

Meryl read the scene where Sophie makes her choice only once.

“I didn’t want to think about it,” she said. “I’d memorised it because it was, like, engraved on my heart. When we shot it, I didn’t want to do it again. I didn’t want to be there. And we got it done. I didn’t need to think about, ‘What if I had to leave my son?’ I didn’t want to think about that at all!”

YOU

NEWS FAR LEFT: The iconic scene in Out of Africa where Robert Redford washes her hair. LEFT: With Jack Nicholson in Heartburn. BELOW LEFT: As the toughas-nails Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada.

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SILKWOOD (1983)

When Meryl arrive on set, “she still looke like Sophie,” executiv producer Buzz Hirsc remembers.

“It was only whe Roy Helland cut he hair and dyed it an gave her the Kare Silkwood ’do that – bam – she changed It was really amazing. She became Karen Silkwood.”

Most of the production took place in Irving, Texas.

On weekends, Meryl’s husband, Don Gummer, and their son, Henry, would vi it and swim in the pool.

Even with her husband and toddler son, Meryl “was Karen Silkwood all the time”, Buzz observes.

Off camera, she spoke in a Texas twang. She told Buzz that she’d go and sit in shopping malls and just listen to the way people talked.

One day, Meryl surprised him during a break between takes. “She came over and just sat in my lap, which kind of shocked me and was just really flirty,” he recalls.

“And when filming started again, she got up and as she was walking away, I said, ‘I’ll save your seat for you.’ And she turned around and gave me a look, like, ‘Well, that was fresh.’ But it was the character that was doing this.”

OUT OF AFRICA (1985)

During 101 days of filming in Africa, Meryl’s endurance impressed director Sydney Pollack. “Everybody got sick but her,” he said.

While shooting a long, continuous take of her character Karen Blixen arriving at

er farm, Meryl was otally composed.

“But the instant ydney said ‘Cut!’ er face contorted nd she smashed er fist against er chest and she elled, ‘Get this ing out of here!’ ” reenwriter Kurt edtke recalls. “ Th e c o stu m e rson tore open r dress, and out l an enormous inct!

It’d been crawling und in there all ough the scene, t she’d forced herto ignore it.” n another eat o courage, Meryl took over for her stunt double in the scene where Blixen fends off a lion who raids her campsite. The beast terrified the stunt double. “That girl was really scared, you know, and she had the sense to be scared,” Meryl remembered. “I didn’t. I was out there with all I had.”

One of the film’s most iconic scenes sees Denys (played by Robert Redford) shampooing Blixen’s hair by the riverside. Robert solicited set hairdresser Roy Helland’s advice on how to wash Meryl’s mane. “Pretend like you’re in there with dirty socks,” Roy said.

“A lot of people thought Bob was wooden in Out of Africa,” Meryl said. “I didn’t. I thought he was subtle – and just right. But then I’m the worst one to ask.

I had a big crush on him. He’s the best kisser I ever met in the movies.”

HEARTBURN (1986)

On the set of the movie the cast and crew observed that actor Jack Nicholson was developing strong feelings for Meryl. To complicate matters further, director

Mike Nichols also had a crush on her – but Jack was much less subtle.

“Meryl was good at defusing all this but she had a good way of throwing cold water on Jack whenever he got a little too friendly,” producer Bob Greenhut recalls.

“She wasn’t mean or uppity. She handled him very well.”

In his 2013 biography on Jack, Marc Eliot cited reports that Meryl “threw him out of her hotel room and vowed never to make another movie with him. Sources said the reason was Jack’s relentless sexual overtures”.

But although the story was widely reported in the British media, Meryl denied it happened. She and Jack would reunite in the 1987 drama Ironweed, playing two Depression-era vagrants.

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA (2006)

When the cast assembled for the initial read-through of the script, actress Emily Blunt heard Meryl laugh throatily. Then, roughly 10 minutes later, ice-queen magazine editor Miranda Priestly showed up.

“I think we all had an idea of what Miranda would sound like,” says co-star Anne Hathaway.

“It was a strident, bossy, barking voice.

So when Meryl opened her mouth and basically whispered, everybody in the room drew a collective gasp. It was so unexpected and so brilliant.”

For Miranda, Meryl used men as models because she said there weren’t enough women in power to mimic.

“The voice I got from Clint Eastwood,” she explained. “He never, ever, ever raises his voice and everyone has to lean in to listen, and he’s automatically the most powerful person in the room.” S ROLES, HEROIC DEEDS, AND LEGENDARY LIFE OF MERYL STREEP BY ERIN CARLSON, PUBLISHED BY HACHETTE BOOKS, R419 FROM TAKEALOT.COM © ERIN CARLSON 2019.

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E’S happiest with his shirt off, cavorting in the open air with his four-legged buddies, some of whom weigh four times more than he does and could kill him with one swipe of a giant paw.

Meet Kody Antle – a real-life Tarzan who’s become a social media sensation thanks to his incredible bond with wild animals.

The 29-year-old’s Instagram account is filled with videos of him play-wrestling Bengal tigers, monkeying around with chimps and hanging out with Bubbles the elephant, all of which reside at his family’s Myrtle Beach Safari park in South Carolina in the USA. It doesn’t hurt that Kody himself is easy on the eye. With his messy manbun, playful grin and chiselled body, he’s something of an attraction himself. But he shrugs off the attention – his focus is solely on his animal pals with whom he seems to share a secret language.

“I really believe I have some otherworldly connection with these animals because of the way I’ve been raised,” he says. “We have this Tarzan-like connection.”

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Kody Antle of Myrtle Beach Safari park in the USA with his “big sister”, Bubbles the elephant.

LE EFT: Kody and his sister, an Tawny Sky, Ta were born w and raised aat the park.

BELOW: B A younger Kody with K dad Bhagad van and v Arthur the lion.

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world living like this”, says his father, Bhagavan “Doc” Antle.

The veteran conservationist founded the 20-hectare sanctuary in 1982 with the aim of saving many rare and endangered species from extinction. Today these include tigers, lions, cheetahs, orangutans, chimpanzees, gibbons and gorillas.

He credits his love for wild and exotic animals to his upbringing on a cattle ranch in Arizona where, from a young age, he’d raise and care for every animal he could get his hands on.

Later he travelled the world and spent many years in Asia where he received a doctorate in medicine and learnt to work with tigers. Today he’s widely recognised as one of the top animal trainers in the world – and his skills have been used in more than 500 films, including Ace Ventura, Mighty Joe Young and Dr. Dolittle.

ODY and his younger sister, Tawny Sky, were born and raised at the park, which today is considered one of the premier private wildlife facilities in the world.

For these siblings, playtime was spent not inside with toys but tumbling around outside with an assortment of lion cubs and baby monkeys.

“Growing up, I realised my life was unique,” Kody says. “I always had a deeper connection to animals and I just wanted to be naked running around with tigers.”

Getting to know a wild animal starts from birth, says Kody, who’s the park’s main trainer and often travels to Asia and Africa to help train staff at other wildlife facilities.

“Building a relationship takes time, but animals will actually show you a side of themselves you didn’t know existed, whether it’s their intelligence or a unique personality trait.”

One of the animals he’s closest to is Bubbles – or his “big sister” as he refers to the elephant. His father rescued her as a calf in South Africa in 1984 after poachers had killed her parents.

One of the park’s biggest attractions is Hercules the liger. Bred from a female tiger and a male lion, he tips the scale at more than 400kg and stands 3,4m tall on his hind legs. Small wonder he’s a threetime Guinness World Records titleholder for the largest living cat.

For Kody, whose job it is to workk and care fo or the nearly 70 big cats, a large chu unk of his day is dedicated to answ wering the many queries he gets on n Instagram.

Probably the most common question is why he blows into the tigers’ facces when he’s playing with them m. As he explains it’s called “chu uffing” – and “it’s a type off communication unique to tigers”.

But whille his 1,6 million followers usually haave no problem with his posts, his u uploads have on occasion landed him m in hot water.

Last yeaar he caught flak over a video in which w he’s seen giving his dog a bath h with the help of two of his chimp paals, Vali and Sugriva. The three are sseen soaping the pooch in a tub to th he tune of Splish Splash.

While many m found it cute and funny, others criticised it, saying it was unnatural beehaviour. “I don’t trust those chimps. They Th belong in the wild. Chimps aren’t petss,” one unhappy viewer wrote.

This isn’t the first time one of the park’s apes has caused c a stir.

Sugriva went viral in early 2019 when she was seen using a phone. The video even caugght the attention of renowned primatolo ogist Jane Goodall.

“I’m veryy disappointed to see the inappropriate portrayal of a juvenile chimpanzee in this video, which is circulating on social m media,” the 85-year-old said in a strongly worded statement.

“Chimpanzees are highly social animals, veryy intelligent and have complex emotions like humans – it’s imperative that we po ortray them appropriately.”

ET for many animal-lovers, the park remains an irresistible attraction – a chance to get up close and personal with these magnificent beasts. Many strive to work there but the park has strict criteria for wannabe employees.

For startters, all staff must complete an intensive apprenticeship. a No formal education is required but recruits must be single and d childless. They also have to be within 100kg of their “perfect athletic weight or working to get there” and fit, which traanslates to being able to do push-ups and pull-ups and run 20km.

They mu ust also be vegetarian and not smoke or drink. Most importantly, they have to commit to the park not simply as

K Kody’s Instagram is full of g im mages of the park’s animals. p LEFT: “My brothL er Chai,” he captiioned this pic off himself feedng a young tiger. in ELOW LEFT: BE Trust and love,” “T he said of this h pic. BELOW: p Hanging with a H liger – a lion/ ttiger hybrid.

BOTTOM: B ““Everyone, hail tto the Pumpkin King,” he capK ttioned the pic with Vali the w cchimp before Halloween.

a workplace but as a lifestyle – and as a result time they get little time off.

“A lot don’t last,” Bhagavan says. “I tell my apprentices: after two years all you’re going to do is know what we do for a living, but you’re not going to know how we do it. In five years, they go, ‘Wow, it’s really complicated.’ And in 10 years most of them don’t want to do it. It’s hard work.”

And for all those wondering, Kody hasn’t found his real-life Jane yet – so potential suitors better prepare to get their chuff on. S SOURCES: ROLLINGSTONE.COM, NDTV.COM, INSTAGRAM, AOL.COM, MYRTLEBEACHSAFARI.COM you.co.za 9 JANUARY 2020

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morning and the little boy is cooped up inside, using the couch as his play­ ground and clambering all over it, five boisterous dogs in hot pursuit.

Nathan van Aswegen calms down only when his gran Selona van Wyn­ gaard allows him to watch the ani­ mated movie Boss Baby on her phone – a rare treat for the energetic three­year­old.

We’re meeting the little boy and his mom, Soné, at his grandparents’ home in Roodepoort, Johannesburg.

In most respects, Nathan is a normal little boy, a whirlwind who keeps Soné (20) busy from morning to night. But life has had its challenges for the tot. He was born with webbed toes on his left foot and his family soon realised his foot was growing faster than the rest of his body.

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Nathan van Aswegen relaxes with a movie and his gran dog Sasha. The youngster has a tumour in his left foot and has had to have all his toes amputated.

HE’S COME SO FAR Nathan has had five operations on his enlarged foot and his mom is so proud of his progress

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a condition that causes lymphatic fluid to build up in a limb, resulting in extreme swelling.

But the family were relieved to discov­ er soon after our visit that Nathan didn’t have Milroy disease after all – if he had, it would’ve affected him for the rest of his life. Instead an MRI showed a benign fat­ ty tumour was growing into the tissue of his foot.

Since the new diagnosis Nathan has had five operations to shrink the mass, and all his toes – which used to look like deflated little balloons hanging off his hugely swollen foot – have now been amputated.

But Nathan’s doing well, Soné says. He

runs around and is inside today only be­ cause of the weather. “He’s not usually this attached to the phone,” she adds.

Soné, who fell pregnant when she was 17, is raising Nathan with her boyfriend, John Robus (32), a mechanic, in Lyden­ burg, Mpumalanga. They recently moved from Middelburg, where she was un­ employed.

Nathan’s father isn’t involved in his life.

After dropping out of school Soné gained experience in administrative work at a law firm. She’s job hunting now while caring full time for her son.

She says she’s proud of how far Nathan has come and is keeping an album of his development to share with him one day.

R LEFT: Nathan hospital for one his five operans. MIDDLE LEFT LEFT: He’s nevorn shoes but oys outdoor ivities such as se riding.

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As the family don’t have medical aid it wasn’t easy for Nathan to have an MRI at a state hospital because of the waiting lists and logistics involved.

In February 2017 the family gave in when doctors said he had to have his left big toe amputated. They were fearful of what lay ahead – but then they were thrown a lifeline in the form of the nonprofit Child Medi Organisation, which agreed to help collect donations for Nathan’s medical expenses.

This enabled him to have an MRI and the tumour was diagnosed. In February 2018 he had the first procedure to remove parts of the tumour.

Doctors told the family the treatment

had been successful and Natha foot wouldn’t ke rapid rate. In July 2019 he had another operation to remove more of the tumour.

Two months later he had yet more surgery – although this time it was because the busy little boy had bruised the front of his foot while riding his push bike and an abscess had formed. “Can you believe he was using his big foot to brake?” Selona (47) says with a wry chuckle.

Nathan has never let his condition get him down, says the little boy’s greatgrandmother Salie Kemp (80), who lives with her daughter Selona and son-inlaw, Dawid (51).

“He loves working with tools with his grandpa and helping in the garden. And I love spoiling him to bits.

“There have to be biscuits, juice and lots of sweets in the house,” Salie says of

Nathan with his mom, Soné van Aswegen, holding her pup, Mufasa, and Nathan’s dog, Charlie, grandma Selona van Wyngaard with her dog Vaatjie and great-grandma Salie Kemp with Sasha. Far right is Socks, another of Selona’s dogs.

en Nathan comes isit. athan adores anls, especially his ue dog, Charlie, he’s crazy about e riding. he foot doesn’t er him at all. He’s ld child. After the operation it ’t even two hours ff he went – leavbloody trail in ake,” Soné says. er be grateful to Child Medi, which has so far collected more than R200 000 in public donations for Nathan’s medical bills, Soné says.

Without the organisation, she doesn’t know how she would’ve survived financially.

“I can’t sleep the night before an operation,. I worry about what the surgeon will have to do, and how long Nathan will be in theatre.”

But her little fighter has proved to be resilient and never stays in hospital for long.

Soné knows there will be many more operations to come.

“The surgeon has told us he wants to do more X-rays to see how he can reconstruct Nathan’s foot,” she says.

“I just want my child to have a normal life. I want him to be able to play rugby or run cross-country one day,” she adds.

Suddenly Nathan, who’s grown tired of his movie, cries out.

“Ouch, Socks!” he grumbles.

Socks is one of the dogs and he’s tripped Nathan. But the little boy is soon on the go again. He’s doing so much better, Selona says – before his recent ops he kept losing his balance but he’s far less prone to falling now.

Nathan goes to preschool and will soon be starting the new school year.

“He got a really good report from his teacher last year,” Soné says. “The teacher said Nathan is so sweet – but he needs to tidy up his toys!” S you.co.za 9 JANUARY 2020

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CULPTORS often use clay or stone to create art, but a woman from the Ivor y Coast is using her hair to make masterpieces.

Lae titia Ky (22) ofte n spends long spells in front of the mirror to produce anything from a TV set to flowers in a vase.

“Itt can take me hours,” she says.

“I use hair extensions, wire, wool and thread. To hold it in place I must do a very tight ponytail as ndation for the a foun hairstyle. I don’t

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use any product, it’s all about braiding.”

Laetitia has gained about 260 000 Instagram followers who can’t get enough of her art. “I came across an album of hairstyles women used to wear in some African tribes prior to colonisation. These were impressive and made me want to use hair styling as a means of expression.

“In the beginning it was for fun and to show my creativity,” she adds. “I saw the impact it can have on people so now it’s more serious, more engaged. I do it to send messagges of self-love, tolerance, q lityy and respect.” S equa RTNET.COM EXTRA SOURC : NEWS.AR

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O MUCH to watch, so little time to plan it all.

Don’t worry, we’ve got your back.

Must-see movies, streaming shows to watch, programmes to keep the kids entertained – we sifted through all the noise out there and put everything in one handy guide to aid your 2020 viewing. So sit back and prepare to be entertained.

BREAK OUT THE POPCORN From bingeworthy series to must-watch movies here’s what to look out for on the small and big screens this year

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REALITY SERIES ON M-NET FROM 9 JANUARY

Fans of this popular Aussie show were saddened to learn this is the final series to feature judges GARY MEHIGAN, MATT PRESTON and GEORGE CALOMBARIS. The trio bow wed out of the hugely popular cooking show after they were unable to “agree on term ms of the contract” for the show’s 12th season.

The series has produced local versions around the world, including SA, but the Aussie version n remains the best of the bunch, with itss beautiful locations, jaw-dropping ccha h llenges and celebrity chef guests.

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four Music groups from f i s African countrie t is battle it out in th new Pan-Africaan ettition. singing compe Contestantss from nine cities – Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Accra, basa, Nairobi, Kumasi, Momb Bulawayo and Harare – will he grand prize compete for th R1, 1 45 million). of $100 000 (R Celebrity selectors from ur countries each of the fou ee groups of will select thre contestants in three op, gospel categories – po 90 | 9 JANUARY 2020

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and R&B – and will steer them through the elimination rounds before the Jozi final.

9-1-1: LONE STAR

DRAMA/ACTION ON M-NET FROM 29 JANUARY spin-off 9-1-1.

Rob Lowe headlines this sp pin off of 9 1 1.

He H e plays la O en St S Strand, t nd d aN Ne e Y York k Cit City firefighter who was the only survivor of his firehouse after the events of 11 September 2001.

After a tragedy strikes a firehouse in Austin, Texas, leaving only one survivor, Owen moves there with his son to help them rebuild their lives while gr grappling g ap ppl p ing g with his own p problems ro and secrets.

Liv Tyler costars as paramedic Michelle Blake, who’s haunted by the mysterio ous disappearance of her sister.

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THRILLER ON NETFLIX FROM FEBRUARY Pearl Thusi headlines this six-part action series as an unconventional spy on a dangerous misssion where she uncovers sshocking details aboutt her mother’s deaath.

Directed by diga, Kagiso Led Queen Sono was shot iin ent 37 differe locations across nt, the continen nesburg, including Johann Kenya and Soweto, Lagos, K Zanzibar.

The cast includes Vuyo Dabula, Sechaba Morojele, Chi Mhende, Loyiso Madinga, Khathu Ramabulana, Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa and Abigail Kubeka.

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THRILLER ON NETFLIX (DATE TO BE CONFIRMED) Set in Cape Town, Puleng Khumalo (Ama Qamata of Rhythm City) plays a teenager who gets transferred to the high school attended by a girl she suspects is her older sister, who was kidnapped as a baby years before.

Netflix’s second original South This is Netflixs A African series, after 2019’s Shadow. It’s directed by award-winning filmmaker Nosipho D Dumisa with Daryne Joshua and Travis Taute as co-directors and writers and Simon B Beesley as lead editor.

The cast includes Khosi Ngema in n her debut role, Thabang M Molaba (The Queen) as Karabo “K KB” Molapo, the high school b boy; Dillon Windvogel bad (A Arendsvlei), Natasha Thahane (T The Queen and Lockdown) and S Sello Maake KaNcube (The Q Queen).

SMALL SCREEN | KIDS ragtag team of Nazi hunters in 1970s New York in this new series from producer Jordan Peele (Get Out and Us).

The series costars JERRIKA HINTON (Stephanie Edwards from Grey’s Anatomy, below) as an FBI agent also weeding out Nazis hiding out in the US. “She’s one of the first black women to work for the bureau, so she’s a pioneer in that way,” Jerrika says. “She’s a devout Catholic, a woman faith and those two things tell you a lot of faith, he world.” about how she sees th

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TRUE-LIFE DRAMA ON NETFLIX (DATE TO BE CONFIRMED) The Walking Dead actress Christian Serratos stars as the late music icon and Grammy winner Selena Quintanilla, wh ho was murdered by her friend, and president of her fan club, Yoland da Saldívar.

Th he series is a coming-ofage e story that follows Se elena as her dreams co ome true and all the h heart-wrenching choices she and her family have to make as they navigate success, family and music.

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BLACK COMEDY ON M-NET, FROM 13 JANUARY Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry is back in familiar territory with this high-camp, darkly funny look at infidelity through the ages.

Lucy Liu, Ginnifer Goodwin and Kirby HowellBaptiste play women in different decades: a housewife in the ’60s, a socialite in the ’80s and a lawyer in 2019, each dealing with unfaithful husbands. Despite a bumpy start to the first episode, the series quickly gets addictive.

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THRILLER ON M-NET, FROM 8 JANUARY Daisy “Jett” Kowalski (Carla Gugino) is a master thief who’s just been released from prison and is set on living a quiet life with her daughter, Alice (Violet McGraw, who also played her

daughter in The Haunting of Hill House), but the underworld keeps pulling her back in.

“When other girls were dreaming of getting married and having kids, or being princesses, she was dreaming of stealing things,” says Gugino of her character. “She found a passion and a skill she realised she was really good at.”

THE EVERMOOR CHRONICLES SHOWMAX, STREAMING NOW

Teenager Tara Crossley (Naomi Sequeira) and her blended family move from America to her stepfather’s Evermoor Manor in a spooky English village teeming with magic and weirdness.

GO! GO! CORY CARSON NETFLIX, STREAMING NOW

Pre-schoolers will enjoy the adventures of kid car Cory Carson as he navigates the winding roads of childhood in Bumperton Hills.

KLAUS

NETFLIX, STREAMING NOW After proving himself to be the worst postman at the academy, Jesper is posted to a frozen town in the North Pole, where he discovers Santa Claus is hiding out.

FAMILY REUNION

NETFLIX, STREAMING NOW The McKellans head to a family reunion in a small town to get to know their extended family, but culture clashes and generation gaps make the get-together harder – and funnier – than expected.

JABU’S JUNGLE

SHOWMAX, STREAMING NOW JABU (below), an intrepid nine-year-old from Masiphumelele in Cape Town, is transported to a jungle with his magical talking drum where they explore the jjungle g and help p animals in need.

A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW

COMEDY ON SHOWMAX, FROM 1 FEBRUARY Led by four versatile and witty women – Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Quinta Brunson and Insecure’s Gabrielle Dennis – it features sketches which aren’t just funny, they’re consistently clever and surprising, often with twist endings that add a whole new layer to the jokes.

Each episode consists of about five or six sketches, which touch on social norms, anxiety, religion, sex, dating and relationships.

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Bhai’s Cafe is a cornerstone of the Wynberg community in Cape Town but it’s threatened by a ruthless property developer. To complicate things, Bhai’s daughter, Rashmi (Suraya Rose Santos), is swept off her feet by Patrick (Siv Ngesi), the son of the property magnate.

Bhai is played by actor and radio presenter Mehboob Bawa who also produced and wrote the film. It’s based on his own family’s experiences of owning a corner shop.

The movie adaptation of Elsa Joubert’s e stars CLEMENTINE MOSIMANE (right) in he s title role of a young Xhosa woman whosse ges t turned into a nightmare as she challeng apartheid government’s forced-removaal attempts to relocate her family to a “ o a g e, [t “Although it deals with a life of strugg , film] is filled with humour, hope and t e ry c which open a window on a time in history all learn from,” producer Helena Spri g s yss.

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Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne, BFFs who run their own company, have accumulaated huge debt.

After they take up a mogul’s offer to buy them out, o they learn that she haas sinister plans for theirr company.

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Writer and director Gretaa Gerwig’s adaptaation of Louisa May Alccott’s classic tale gives it a refreshing with flashbacks update, w and subttle commentary on the attittudes women period faced. Its allof the p star casst includes Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florencce Pugh and Eliza n as the March Scanlen sisters, as well as Meryl Streep aand Timothée et.

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TOP GUN: MAVERICK

Get Out star Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie TurnerSmith play a couple on a first date which goes horribly wrong when a cop pulls them over, then winds up dead. They go on the run and become a media sensation. The film’s co-writer Lena Waithe says it’s reminiscent of the 1996 thriller Set It Off.

Tom Cruise returns as over-the-hill hotshot pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. The plot is a tightly guarded secret, but Val Kilmer is also back as Maverick’s bromantic rival, Iceman, and Miles Teller stars as the son of Goose, Maverick’s ill-fated wingman (Anthony Edwards).

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GHOSTBUSTERS 2020

This is the first major biopic about political activist and abolitionist Harriet Tubman (Cynthia Erivo), who in the early 1800s escaped slavery and risked her life to free hundreds of other slaves.

Jason Reitman directs the second sequel to the original Ghostbusters movie, unrelated to Paul Feig’s all-female reboot. The cast includes Stranger Things’ Finn Wolfhard, Carrie Coon, Paul Rudd and Mckenna Grace, and original ’busters Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts and Sigourney Weaver are back too.

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CHARLIZE THERON (below), Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie star in the true-life, pre#MeToo story of the women who brought down Roger Ailes (John Lithgow), Lithg the former CEO of Fox News, on charges of sexual harassment.

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OUT ON 21 FEBRUARY Clint Eastwood’s 40th movie as a director focuses on real-life security guard Richard Jewell. Jewell (Paul Walter Hauser) was hailed as a hero after finding a pipe bomb at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games but later vilified in the press as a suspect, and his life was ripped apart, despite his innocence.

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OUT ON 3 APRIL Daniel Craig’s final outing as James Bond starts with the retired spy living the quiet life until his friend CIA agent Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright) asks for help to rescue a kidnapped scientist.

True Detective’s Cary Joji Fukunaga takes the helm of the 25th Bond movie, which also stars Rami Malek as the bad guy and Lashana Lynch as a new 00 agent.

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Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy), about to become King of Zamunda, discovers he has a son, Lavelle (Jermaine Fowler), in America. Akeem and Semmi (Arsenio Hall) go to the US to honour the king’s (James Earl Jones) dying wish to groom his grandson as the crown prince.

The cast includes Mzansi’s Nomzamo Mbatha, Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones and Tracy Morgan.

BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC OUT ON 20 AUGUST

Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves reprise their roles as the BFFs now middle-aged dads, who are visited by a time traveller who tells them their songs can save the universe.

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The world’s favourite videogame hedgehog is ready for his live-action adventure.

ONWARD

OUT ON 6 MARCH Tom Holland and Chris Pratt play elf brothers who try to resurrect their late father with the help of a magic spell.

PETER RABBIT 2: THE RUNAWAY OUT ON 3 APRIL

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Universal Soldier meets Memento in this comic-book adaptation starring VIN DIESEL (above) and filmed in South Africa last year.

A murdered Marine is resurrected as a super-soldier, with dodgy memories of his life and vengeance on his mind.

BIRDS OF PREY

OUT ON 7 FEBRUARY Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, the best part of the dreadful Suicide Squad, is back!

She teams up with superheroines Huntress and Black Canary and Gotham City cop Renee Montoya to take on the super-villain Black Mask (Ewan McGregor).

MARVEL’S BLACK WIDOW OUT ON 1 MAY

Scarlett Johansson isn’t bringing Natasha Romanoff AKA Black Widow back from the

grave after the events of Avengers: Endgame, as this movie takes place several years prior, after the fall of the Soviet Union.

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Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) is enmeshed in the Cold War in the ’80s and finds a formidable foe in The Cheetah (Kristen Wiig).

Patty Jenkins is back in the director’s chair and Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) makes an inexplicable return from the grave.

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The 25th Marvel Cinematic Universe movie goes super-cosmic with the introduction of the Eternals, godlike immortal aliens who shaped humanity and history on Earth.

The cast includes several heavyweights, such as Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Kumail Nanjiani, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kit Harington and Brian Tyree Henry.

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BAD BOYS FOR LIFE OUT ON 17 JANUARY Will Smith and Martin Lawrence team up as Miami supercops, again.

FAST & FURIOUS 9 OUT ON 22 MAY Vin Diesel puts the handbrake on evil.

THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK OUT ON 25 SEPTEMBER

The Sopranos prequel movie. m DEATH ON THE NILE OUT ON 9 OCTOBER Hercule Poirot strikes ag gain!

DUNE OUT ON 18 DECEMBER Director Denis Villeneuvve treads where David Lynch stumbled, w with his adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic.

The mischievous bunny ventures into the big city on a journey of self-discovery, bad puns and slapstick adventure.

TROLLS WORLD TOUR OUT ON 10 APRIL

Trolls Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) discover there are Troll tribes scattered around the world, but their rivalries threaten their survival.

ARTEMIS FOWL OUT ON 29 MAY

A young criminal mastermind kidnaps a fairy in the hope of ransoming her to an evil pixie in exchange for his father.

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OUT ON 19 JUNE Pixar gets existential with this story of a teacher (Jamie Foxx) whose soul is accidentally separated from his body and transported to a training centre for newer souls preparing to enter the bodies of newborn babies babies. S

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D NO MORE LOVE, ACTUALLY After 22 years of marriage Colin Firth and his wife, Livia, have separated following a messy stalking scandal COMPILED BY KIM ABRAHAMS

RIPPING and dreamy as he emerges from a lake in Pride and Prejudice.

Hurt but hot after his girlfriend cheats on him with his brother in Love Actually. Dignified yet conflicted as the stuttering monarch in The King’s Speech.

Think of any movie with Colin Firth in it and his legions of fans will tell you one thing: he’s the ultimate British big-screen heart-throb. Whether he’s brooding, self-deprecating, funny or bumbling, he’s always had the ability to make people swoon – the real thinking film-lover’s crumpet.

But in real life the Mary Poppins Returns star is no ladies’ man. There’s been only one woman for him for more than 22 years: his Italian wife, film producer Livia Giuggioli.

Even when their marriage was rocked by scandal two years ago they seemed to put the pieces back together – until the recent shock announcement came.

Colin (59) and Livia (50) are splitting up but “they maintain a close friendship and remain united in their love for their children”, a terse statement read.

Although no details have yet emerged on what led to the final split it’s believed the drama in their past was a bridge too far to cross. And considering it involved infidelity, harassment and stalking, there was plenty of turbulent water under that rickety bridge.

Colin and Livia met in the mid-’90s on the set of the BBC mini-series Nostromo. Livia was working as a production assistant while Colin starred in the TV adaptation of the Joseph Conrad novel.

The couple tied the knot in 1997 in an intimate ceremony in a 13th-century church set

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But things got out of hand. Marco efused to take no for an answer when Livia told him things were over between hem and she was back with Colin.

She accused Marco of stalking her, sayng she was left living in fear after Marco hreatened her via phone calls and texts.

A statement released on the couple’s bealf detailed a “frightening campaign of arassment over several months”.

Marco then spoke out, saying the acusations of stalking were rubbish and hat of “a famous couple trying to cover p the wife’s love affair”.

He claims all he did was send an email o Colin, sharing details of the affair and attaching a picture of him and Livia.

Brancaccia in 2015, whom she accused of “I wrote an email to Colin about my restalking her after she went back to Colin. lationship with Livia, which I now regret sending, and she filed a complaint against N 2015, Colin and Livia took a brief me for stalking out of fear I could go pubtime out from their marriage. The cou- lic with what she’d revealed to me about ple are fiercely private so it’s unclear her marriage and work,” Marco told Britwhat prompted the separation. But it ish newspaper The Times. “In a year she didn’t last long and they decided to give sent me hundreds of messages of love, photos and videos, even a diary.” it another go less than a year later.

He said the affair However, Italian lasted from 2015 to journalist Marco ‘You’ve made me June 2016 and, apart Brancaccia (now 56) suffer but I know from the email, he didn’t like the sound sent her only two of that at all. Livia and you’re suffering too’ WhatsApp messages Marco have known each other since she was a teenager, and after things had ended.

Throughout the saga, Colin kept his Marco eventually became a good friend of the Firth family, even celebrating New gentlemanly composure and was graYear’s with them at the home they cious in his reply to Marco. “You’ve made me suffer but I know you’re suffering too,” bought in Umbria.

Marco and Livia had a brief affair while he told him.

After the conclusion to a police investithe Firths were on their break and he told Britain’s the Daily Mail newspaper gation into Livia’s claims, the parties reached a private out-of-court settlement. he “fell completely in love with her”.

Colin has always spoken proudly of how “I felt she was the woman of my life. much he values his family, so the decision I loved her very much, very much.” separate for good can’t have been easy.

But while he’s remained tight-lipped d dignified, Livia has seemingly made ht of the situation on social media.

Hours after they announced their split, e shared a video that shows her wearg a white hard hat as she ducks for ver under a desk.

She also made it clear she has no inntion of sharing any details on what d to the sudden split.

In a post shared to her Instagram ory, Livia wrote, “Privacy is power. hat people don’t know they can’t ruin.”

Maybe not. But it’s safe to say it seems Colin and Livia with their sons, Luca (left) and Matteo ere’s no love left, actually. S (right), in Venice, Italy, a few years ago. Colin has

among forests and vineyards in Citt della Pieve, Perugia, in the heart o Italy’s Umbria region.

Colin was smitten. “Oh, I appreciat the smiles I receive on occasion fro rather beautiful women,” he told th UK’s Hello! magazine. “But my heart i reserved for my lovely wife, Livia.”

The couple went on to have two son Luca (now 18) and Matteo (now 16), an despite his thriving career Colin made clear he felt happiest and at his most fu filled as a husband and father.

“Livia is there for me when I need t have a good cry and feel sorry for myse She gives me a kiss and a cup of tea an the world feels good again when my chi dren run up to me for a hug,” he said.

Fatherhood was an unexpected joy to Colin, who has another son, Will (29), from his relationship with actress Meg Tilly (59). Before Will came along, parenting “didn’t appeal to me at all”, he said.

“I think I just found it distasteful,” the Oscar winner said candidly. “But having a baby was rejuvenating and wild and wonderful. Being a father is more like passionate love than I’d imagined.

“You have the same sense of being on the brink, of being out of control and of utter euphoria. It’s what makes life most worth living, no question.”

Colin showed the lengths he’d go to for his family when he gained dual citizenship in Italy. “Anyone will tell you when you marry an Italian you don’t just marry one person; you marry a family and perhaps an entire country. Like almost everybody, I have a passionate love of Italy, and joining my wife and kids in being dual citizens will be a huge privilege.”

But that picture-perfect family image is now in tatters.

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Couple goals Keeping fit is so much a partt of their life that TV presenter JANEZ VERMEIREN and his wife JULIANA stick to their exercise regime even while on holiday.

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‘The definition of being cool is having the ability to be yourself in all circumstances. You have to find your voice – and then stay true to that voice.’

– MUSICIAN JOHN LEGEND ON ADVICE MUSIC LEGEND QUINCY JONES GAVE HIM EARLY IN HIS CAREER

‘We come from homes far from perfect, so you end up almost parent and sibling to your friends – your own chosen family. There’s nothing like a really loyal, dependable, good friend.

Nothing.’

– ACTRESS JENNIFER ANISTON

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‘It’s hard to be clear about who you are when you’re carrying a whole bunch of baggage from the past. I’ve learned to let go and move more quickly into the next place.’

– ACTRESS ANGELINA JOLIE

‘[Iconic singer] Erykah Badu once told me, ‘Stay out of your mind.’

Whenever I’m anxious about something, I remember those words to anchor myself and not overthink the moment.’

– SINGER & ACTRESS JANELLE MONÁE

‘Be relentlessly sure of your vision, and go after it with every fibre of your being.’ – SINGER & ACTRESS LADY GAGA ON WHAT SHE LEARNT FROM HER

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‘“If you stay ready, you ain’t gotta get ready.”

[Late singer] James Brown told me that right before we performed together at the Grammys in 2005.” – SINGER

‘I believe you make your day. You make your life. So much of it is all perception, and this is the form that I built for myself. . . it’s up to me.’

– AD ASTRA STAR BRAD PITT

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‘“Go where you are loved.”

When you’re trying to find collaborators, you need to go where you are loved – because that’s precisely the place where your dreams and goals will be nurtured.’ – ACTRESS LUPITA NYONG’O RECEIVED THIS NUGGET FROM BLACK PANTHER CO-STAR DANAI GURIRA

‘“ It ain’t that serious.” My business partner told me that when I was going through a tough time and dramatising everything in my life. Now when things get too intense, I remember that I’m alive, I’m healthy and life goes on – it ain’t that serious.’ – RAPPER & ACTRESS QUEEN LATIFAH

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‘Stop being so afraid!

That’s really what strikes me when I look back – the sheer amount of time I spent tangled up in fears and doubts that were entirely of my own creation.’

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