Indholdsfortegnelse for 8 January 2026 i You South Africa

HERE we are, washed clean and fresh by the arrival of a new year! It sets out with its sails to the wind, on course towards the new hope of a new horizon. Our new days stretch before us, and our new nights will hold us, as we navigate another year around the sun. Someone I love starts every new day with a prayer for everyone she loves: “May God protect you when you go out, and may God protect you when you come back in.” That’s my wish for you as we embark on this new journey of 2026. I hope the new year will be good to you and your loved ones, and that you will be safe when you go out, and safe when you come back…

01 PINKS & BLUES Whimsical light pink is having a moment as a neutral while colours like cobalt blue, emerald green and burnt orange are popular for statement walls. 02 MAXIMALISM This trend replaces cool minimalism and is all about big, bold statement pieces. 03 INDOOR VEG Go beyond using indoor plants for decorative reasons only – move your veggies inside! 04 NATURE-INSPIRED The outdoors continues to inspire indoor pieces. TIP Mix and match natural materials in the same space to create visual depth 05 FAB FAUNA Florals are a timeless classic but this year, leafy patterns are all the rage. STOCKISTS SHOP.BABYLONSTOREN.COM 021-863-3852, ITALTILE.CO.ZA 010-271-2272, WOOLWORTHS.CO.ZA 0860-100-987, MRPHOME.COM 0800-212-535WE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PROVIDE ACCURATE PRICES BUT MISTAKES MAY OCCUR. YOU AND THE SUPPLIERS DO NOT BIND THEMSELVES TO THE…

Send suggestions for topics and requests for info to yourmoney@you.co.za. We may answer your questions in this column but won’t reply personally. IT’S tough for first-time buyers to enter the property market, especially with student debt and limited savings, so more parents are stepping in to help their children purchase homes. But there are definite risks involved, especially if the child defaults on payments. We look at ways that parents can help without putting their own finances in jeopardy. LENDING MONEY TO YOUR KIDS The National Credit Act (NCA) applies to credit agreements where the lender gains a benefit such as interest – in such cases the transaction between the parties is legally termed as being “at arm’s length”. Interest-free loans between family members who are financially dependent on each…

KID LOGIC A three-year-old boy sits near a pregnant woman. Boy: Why do you look so fat? Pregnant woman: I have a baby inside me. Boy: Is it a good baby? Pregnant woman: Yes, it is a very good baby. Boy: Then why did you eat it? SOUND CHECK An elderly couple are in church. The wife leans over and whispers to her husband, “I just let out a long, silent fart. What should I do?” The husband replies, “First off, replace the batteries in your hearing aid!” MARRIAGE HACK My wife and I have been married for 40 years. People ask me, “what’s your secret?” I say, “It’s very simple. We have a ritual, and we never deviate from it. Once a week, every week, we go for a…

WE TALK ABOUT Mystery of Inca wonder possibly solved NO ONE could explain how or why Peru’s Band of Holes – a structure consisting of between 5 000 and 6 000 holes – were made, until now. After studying the area for almost 50 years, archaeologist Charles Stanish from the University of Florida and his former student Jacob Bongers think they’ve cracked the case. They believe the hill was first a marketplace before the Incas arrived. The Incas – who lived from 1438 to 1572 – later turned the holes into a mathematical system and storage area. The mountain, called Monte Sierpe (snake mountain), was too big to study properly until drones made detailed photography possible. The researchers think the Chincha people travelled from the coast to trade cotton, cocoa,…

A WIDOWED baroness banned from her own estate, a daughter-in-law blocking access to priceless paintings and lawyers circling like vultures over one of the world’s biggest private art collections. It sounds like the plot of a bingeworthy telenovela – but for one of Europe’s most powerful families, this billion-dollar nightmare is playing out in real time. The Rothschild banking empire is embroiled in a bitter legal dispute over its sprawling art collection housed at Château de Pregny. The historic Swiss estate – described as a mini-Louvre – features masterpieces by Rembrandt, Goya and El Greco, alongside furniture from the French royal court and other historical objects handed down from generation to generation. At the centre of the legal battle is 93-year-old Baroness Nadine de Rothschild, who’s fighting her daughter-in-law, Ariane,…

JUST a few years ago he was dreaming of becoming a designer, cutting up old T-shirts in his Johannesburg bedroom – today his creations are worn by global superstars like Beyoncé, Naomi Campbell and Ciara. And as he marks a decade in fashion, Rich Mnisi is doing it in style. His latest clothing collection, NAMBU, launched alongside major brand partnerships with Vaseline, Foschini and Adidas, has cemented his position as one of South Africa’s most successful designers. Yet his journey to the top hasn’t all been smooth sailing. In 2018 television personality Bonang Matheba coined the nickname “Mister Two Million” during a light-hearted moment about his luxury pricing. While the viral clip boosted his profile internationally, it also created the perception that his brand was exclusively for the wealthy. Rich…

Keep that carefree holiday spirit going with the latest edition of YOU Word Search. Discover lekker local gems, look for game shows or hunt for delicacies in the foodie grids – there’s plenty of word play to keep you entertained for hours. YOU Word Search No 16 also has a fun section for the kids – hey, Swifties and dino lovers! Get your copy in stores or online at media24shop.com. Or contact Johan Terblanche at 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com to order. See your writing or news tips in print! Here are the email addresses you need for submitting material for publication. News ideas news@you.co.za Personal stories web@you.co.za Original jokes chuckles@you.co.za Recipes recipes@you.co.za…

THE patter of little feet running to the front door announces our arrival at the little girl’s home – and when the door opens we’re greeted by a spirited four-year-old in a flowing white dress, her ponytails bobbing with each bouncy step. This little girl bears little resemblance to the frail two-month-old YOU met in 2022. Weighing just 3,7kg at the time, she was recovering from complex surgery to remove an enormous, life-threatening tumour from her mouth and throat. Ivoreè Jackson has blossomed over the past three years and she’s loving every second of her time in the spotlight today, posing like a tiny model for pictures in her home in Kuils River, Cape Town. Mom Kiara (25) watches with obvious pride – after all, Ivoreè is her miracle baby…

01 MODERN ROMANCE Main elements of the trend are 3-D rosettes, bows and embroidery, together with soft pastels and neutral colours, like actress LEIGHTON MEESTER. The look’s emphasis is on movement, and can be styled with thin heels, chunky sandals or a leather handbag for a chic contrast. 02 DO THE POLKA Feminine polka dots were already news in 2025 but this year they’re even hotter, with even model HEIDI KLUM embracing the trend in dots other than the big traditional black-and-white spots. Comfortable but playful is still in the spotlight, but it can also be worn more sophisticated and modern. If you don’t want to go all out, wear the trend on your nails, a handbag or shoes. TIP Wear polka dots in all colours, not just the usual…

KING SORROW By JOE HILLHeadline Joe Hill, much like his legendary father Stephen King, knows how to craft a fantastic and suspenseful book full of twists and turns. They also both have a fondness for epic door-stoppers, with King Sorrow coming in at just under 900 pages. A moment of kindness puts Maine college student Arthur under the thumb of two small-time criminals in 1989. They threaten the life of his mother, who is in prison after a tragic accident, unless he steals rare and valuable books from the university library. He and his friends try desperately to get him out of the situation without putting his mother’s life at risk by using an occult book to summon a dragon, King Sorrow, to get rid of the dangerous pair. It…

SHE’S everywhere these days: starring in the saucy drama The Hunting Wives, playing the ambitious wife in the creepy drama The Beast in Me (both on Netflix) and cracking the case wide open in the Disney+ thriller Murdaugh: Death in the Family. In each she’s beautiful, vulnerable, compelling, giving her all to her performances – in other words, a true professional. But behind Brittany Snow’s success lies a dark story that nearly saw her turning her back on acting for good. For years she presented a cheery exterior to the world while battling her own private hell, plagued by anxiety, anorexia and depression that led to episodes of self-harm. “I look back on my early career and I think it’s funny that I have this persona of being bubbly,” says…

‘CHINA’S FIRST FATHER’ CHINESE BILLIONAIRE FATHERS 100 CHILDREN A CHINESE billionaire has reportedly fathered more than 100 children in the United States through commercial surrogacy arrangements. Xu Bo, the reclusive 48-year-old founder of Chinese online gaming company Duoyi, has publicly described himself as “China’s first father” and says he wants to sire at least “50 high-quality sons”, according to social media posts verified by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The claims surfaced last November after Bo’s former girlfriend Tang Jing alleged he may have fathered more than 300 children, and that she had raised 11 of them for several years. “That number might even be undercounted, but it’s certainly not exaggerated,” she wrote online. Bo and Jing are currently involved in a custody dispute over two daughters. He has accused…

Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreleta Park 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za. I FEEL LIKE I’VE BEEN GIVEN A DEATH SENTENCE Q Last week my oncologist told me I have stage 4 uterine cancer that may have spread to other parts of my body. I’m waiting for test results to determine my treatment options. I’ve never been married, never had children and never experienced being desperately in love. I feel like I’ve missed out on life by just working and keeping to myself. I haven’t travelled like I always planned and have so many things left on my bucket list. I’m not ready to die. What do I do? Joan A I’m deeply sorry to hear about your diagnosis, Joan. However, it’s crucial to remember that cancer is an…

For daily horoscopes, go to you.co.za CAPRICORN 21 DEC – 20 JAN YOUR MOMENT TO SHINE BRIGHTLY Luckily, you’re naturally down to earth otherwise all the congratulations and praise streaming in right now could easily have gone to your head. You’re fully allowed to enjoy the limelight you’re basking in at present. With Venus and the sun teaming up with magical Mars in your horoscope, on the 8th and the 9th, this is your chance to boldly ask for what you need, to say it as it is and enjoy your moment as the centre of your universe. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 4, 16, 35, 39, 24, 6 AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 18 FEB Your life may feel like a covert operation, retreat or period of recuperation this week as the…

IT DIDN’T look like anything to worry about at first, just a little bump on the side of her right temple. “Did you get hit by a ball?” her mom asked. “Were you playing football with your friends or something?” But Melanie Wightman couldn’t think of anything that might’ve caused it. “No, nothing happened,” she told her. To be on the safe side, her mom took her to their doctor in North Carolina in the US – but even though he said it was nothing to worry about, she couldn’t shake the feeling something was wrong. Melanie, then 11, had been having eye problems since she was three when she developed non-cancerous cysts on her right eye. They kept recurring and she’d had them removed so often the procedure had…

IF YOU’RE like most people you’ll pop the containers into the rubbish or the recycling bin once you’ve squeezed out the last bit of toothpaste, tipped the Pringles crumbs into your mouth or scraped the last remnants of mustard from the jar. But as the saying goes one man’s trash is another’s treasure – and for these men and women, collecting what others might discard is not only a hobby, it’s a passion that’s earned them a Guinness World Record. TOOTHPASTE TUBES VAL KOLPAKOV (USA) This dentist from the state of Georgia holds the record for the world’s largest toothpaste collection: 2 037 tubes. “My hobby started in 2002 when I was browsing the internet,” Val says. “This was when I found some information on Carsten Gutzeit, a German who…

MINDFUL FITNESS In 2021 OPRAH WINFREY underwent double knee replacement surgery – something that could have set her ongoing wellness journey back. But during her recovery one of the things she turned to was hiking and she’s been conquering mountains and hills ever since. “After knee surgery, I started hiking and setting new distance goals each week. I could eventually hike three to five miles [4,8 to 8km] every day. I felt stronger, more fit and more alive than I’d felt in years,” she told People. In December she shared a photo of her hiking in Auckland, New Zealand, where she was visiting as part of her Oprah: In Conversation speaking tour. She often shares photos of her scaling scenic hiking routes in the Grand Canyon and Hawaii as a…