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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

BOOST YOUR BRAIN

AROUND THE WORLD

LAND OF MISERY AND MAYHEM • YOU tracks down Peet and Mel Viljoen in their US jails – and they don’t have a good word to say about the country they hoped would be their saviour

HANTAVIRUS: DRAMA ON THE OPEN SEA • What was meant to be a fabulous sea voyage turned into a nightmare for passengers on a cruise ship after a death on board turned out to be the start of a hantavirus outbreak. Here’s what you need to know

MY GENTLE BOY IS GONE • It was supposed to be a fun weekend away to celebrate her only son’s birthday – then he died in a freak swimming accident

OUR MAGICAL DAY • Lalla Hirayama weds the man of her dreams in a beautiful ceremony in the Cape Winelands

BORN INTO THE SPOTLIGHT • THEY BOTH COME FROM ENTERTAINMENT ROYALTY BUT ‘EDGY’ NORTH WEST AND ‘POLISHED’ BLUE IVY ARE CARVING THEIR OWN UNIQUE PATHS IN THE WORLD

THIS HERO COMES WITH A TAIL • A golden retriever named Toffee Beanz made South African history when she sat quietly beside a traumatised nine-year-old in court

PORTUGAL on your plate • Food from this Mediterranean country is all about FRESH ingredients, a bit of HEAT and PUNCHY flavours. We give these Portuguese favourites a local TWIST to bring the Algarve to your table

Feel the difference • Winter doesn’t have to mean boring. The secret? It’s not what you wear, it’s what it’s made of. Corduroy, suede, velvet and satin do all the talking while you stay cosy

EYE CANDY • Six looks that put your peepers in the spotlight

GENTLEMAN’S CARDIGAN • The easy pattern stitch gives a lovely texture to this knitwear

HOW TO STOP WHAT-IF THINKING • Feel like you’re always in crisis mode? You might be catastrophising – here’s expert advice on how to stop this thought pattern

ASK DR LOUISE

Spending triggers and how to avoid them • Those little luxuries can add up fast so learn to slow down, save money and shop mindfully

YOUR STARS

PUZZLES • 15 PAGES OFFUN& GAMES

TV & MOVIE 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.

RIVETING READS • Three new fiction releases that will keep you guessing to the very last page

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

Victoria Falls • We learn more about one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World

NIAGARA FALLS • Niagara Falls is a breathtaking natural wonder that amazes visitors with its power, beauty and impressive energy

News of the week

Kids’ games & activities

MY BOSS, MAMA WINNIE • While Nelson Mandela had Zelda la Grange as his personal assistant, his ex-wife had her own trusted confidante. In this poignant extract from her new memoir, Zodwa Zwane reveals what it was like working for the political icon for a decade, keeping her diary as well as her secrets, and supporting her through death and heartache

WHAT A SHOT! • Feast your eyes on these stunning images from the 2026 Sony...