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IN THE NEWS • What’s happening in THE WORLD right now
THE BIG BFF BUST-UP • She’s the godmother of Blake Lively’s three daughters, but not even that could stop Taylor Swift from hitting the brakes on their decade-long friendship to protect her privacy
SPARKLING UNTIL THE END • Even in her final days jewellery designer Jenna Clifford’s light shone bright, inspiring her daughters to carry forward her legacy of kindness and gratitude
GOLD STANDARD! • The bombastic way Trump treated Team SA during their White House visit isn’t the only talking point – critics have also had a lot to say about his garish Oval Office revamp
ALL THAT GLITTERS • Lauren Sánchez started the countdown to her wedding to billionaire Jeff Bezos with an extravagant party in Paris
AT THE MERCY OF THE LAW • Legislation in the US is keeping this brain-dead mom alive long enough to deliver her baby boy
MEET MR MUSCLE! • We catch up with the newly crowned World’s Strongest Man at home in Krugersdorp
The season for SOUP • Keep the cold at bay with these RICH, HEARTY soups – they’re COMFORTING, nourishing and packed with FLAVOUR!
HOT RIGHT NOW • Each season brings fresh trends in fashion and beauty. Here’s our pick of the best for autumn and winter 2025
COMFY CARDIGAN • This lovely knitted garment can be made for children and adults
TIPS TO HELP YOU DRINK LESS • Want to cut down on booze? Try the 20-minute rule and this other advice
ASK DR LOUISE • Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreleta Park 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za.
Six habits of successful savers • Even small, regular contributions can grow significantly over time
PULL-OUT TV GUIDE
chuckles • Fancy yourself a joker? Email original jokes to chuckles@you.co.za or send them to Chuckles, YOU, PO Box 7167, Roggebaai 8012, and we may publish them on this page.
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ON OUR RADAR • The HOTTEST things in POP CULTURE and ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK
MASTERS OF SUSPENSE • We review the latest from David Baldacci, Karin Slaughter and James Patterson
YOU PUZZLES • 13 PAGES OF FUN & GAMES
A race like no other • We learn more about SA’s famous Comrades Marathon
THE COMRADES MARATHON • Thousands of runners from around the planet are ready to face one of the world’s toughest races – right here in South Africa
News of the week
Kids’ games & activities
‘SILENCE WAS MY ONLY WEAPON’ • As a child Abigail Marin stopped speaking to help her cope with the trauma of the endless surgeries she needed for a facial tumour. Now 20, she describes how she found her voice again
MY VENOM CRUSADE • An early obsession with snakes led Tim to actively provoke the slithery creatures. Now his blood may hold the key to the treatment of bites
A HERO IN PJS! • This decorated officer recently went viral for nabbing five car thieves – all while in his sleepwear and slippers
KING OF THE BOARD • This teen from Sandton is the youngest South African...