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You South Africa

Aug 14 2025
Magazine

You has a simple recipe for success – spoil your readers and give them exactly what they want. It’s part of everyday life for more than 2 million English-speaking South Africans, filled with excellent articles which interest, inform and touch readers. There are human dramas, medical and scientific discoveries, general interest news, consumer issues, fashion and glamour. And don’t forget the interesting fiction, sport, motoring news, craftwork, recipes, home and school projects, crosswords and exciting competitions. It’s an irresistible combination, and everything is presented in a well-finished, colourful magazine.

You South Africa

Letters

PUZZLES GALORE!

AROUND THE WORLD

THE ICE QUEEN COMETH • The original nepo baby, a mean girl, a celeb people love to hate, a self-styled wellness guru – Gwyneth Paltrow is all this and more, says a new biography

MY ‘FRIEND’ STOLE MY BABY • She was grateful for the help of two women during her pregnancy and birth – but they turned out to be the same person plotting to kidnap her newborn son

THEY CAN’T GET AWAY WITH IT • Lawyer Emma Sadleir is determined to fight the dark side of social media and protect children from online dangers. So she took on Meta – and won

WRONG PLACE AT THE WRONG TIME • Armand Swart’s widow details her journey with grief after losing her husband in a case of mistaken identity

MEET OUR TOP 10! • It’s time to decide who you think YOU’s Glam Gran winner should be – so get to know our finalists and start voting!

TIMELESS favourites • From bredie and smoorsnoek to cinnamon dumplings - this is traditional COMFORT FOOD that celebrates SOUTH AFRICAN home cooking

PLAYING WITH PATTERNS • Hound’s-tooth meets dots, diamonds pair with plaid, camo teams up with checks and stripes stand out – this season, go bold with prints and texture

COLLAGEN 101 • It promises firmer, smoother skin, but how much difference can this protein really make?

BOUNTIFUL BLOOMS • Transform your spring garden with these vibrant, indigenous flowering beauties

VEIN HEALTH MATTERS • Varicose veins, swollen ankles and blood clots – an expert surgeon explains everything you need to know about vein problems and how to keep them healthy

ASK DR LOUISE • Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreleta Park 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za.

8 facts about virtual cards • They’re safer than physical cards and super-convenient – here’s what you need to know about using them

TV GUIDE

chuckles • Fancy yourself a joker? Email original jokes to chuckles@you.co.za or send them to Chuckles, YOU, PO Box 7167, Roggebaai 8012, and we may publish them on this page.

YOUR STARS • For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za.

ON OUR RADAR • The HOTTEST things in POP CULTURE and ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

THE MACHINES ARE COMING • You should be worried about AI taking your job, say the authors of this book. Here’s what you need to do to future-proof your career and stay relevant

PUZZLES • 13 PAGES OF FUN & GAMES

Sound energy • Find out how we hear and even feel all the vibrations of the world

THE TUBA • This large brass instrument plays deep, soothing notes. Let’s get to know the gentle giant of the orchestra

News of the week

Kids’ games & activities

PSYCHIC TO THE STARS • Laura Day used her special powers to help Demi Moore mastermind her Oscar-nominated comeback. Nicole Kidman and Brad Pitt are fans too and now some Fortune 500 bosses also want her advice

STARVING, SICK AND DYING • THE DEATH TOLL IN GAZA CONTINUES TO RISE AS FOOD AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES ARE WITHHELD DUE TO AN ONGOING BLOCKADE

FROM BO-KAAP TO THE BOKS • His lightning-fast runs and pinpoint passes have...

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  • English