Weekend Argus Saturday 2025-11-22

The first trailer for Disney’s live-action Moana has been released, sparking excitement among fans. However, opinions regarding the outcome of the movie production are divided. Although the movie’s development was known after Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced his casting last year, the release date remained a mystery. Now that the trailer has been released, fans are eagerly anticipating the seemingly distant date of July 26, 2026. The first trailer has successfully showcased the representation of Polynesian culture, generating excitement among fans eager to see their beloved movie and character realised in live-action. However, the change to Moana’s hair, alongside the overall character editing, has led to fan concern. Many express dissatisfaction, suggesting the characters now appear AI-generated. Catherine Laga’aia, who will play Moana, has naturally curly hair. Fans were enthusiastic…

I’ve always been fascinated by Selena, full name Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. My first real introduction was the movie Selena with Jennifer Lopez (who did an amazing job, by the way). However, the Netflix documentary Selena y Los Dinos, produced by her brother A.B. Quintanilla and sister Suzette Quintanilla, hits differently. Watching it felt like peeking through someone’s personal scrapbook, only this one was full of music, family chaos, and pure magic. I was equal parts in awe and heartbroken. How does someone so insanely talented, funny, and beautiful get snatched away so young? It’s just … unfair. What grabbed me first wasn’t just her voice, which, let’s be honest, could literally make you stop breathing; it was her raw, effortless beauty. Even as a kid, shy and barely aware of her…

Who is the woman next to Springboks captain Siya Kolisi? That has been the question on everyone’s lips. A short video circulating online shows Kolisi sharing a moment with Dutch influencer Rachel John, sparking speculation about a cosy interaction. The two were spotted courtside during a tennis match at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, sitting together with Eben Etzebeth, RG Snyman and Snyman’s wife, Saskia. It was not long before social media turned the brief exchange into a full conversation about the people’s favourite captain’s love life. In the video posted by reporter Athi Mtongana on X, John leans in as she chats to the rugby star, and the two appear relaxed while the group enjoys the match. Another clip shows them dancing along for the camera, which only…

With rising rates of obesity and diabetes in South Africa driven by diet, urbanisation, and sedentary lifestyles, fatty liver disease is no longer a “silent” or rare condition. It’s a growing public-health concern that can quietly damage the liver over the years. Often symptomless in its early stages, this condition, where fat accumulates in the liver, is increasingly common in people with metabolic disorders. If left unchecked, it can lead to scarring (cirrhosis) or even liver cancer. Awareness is key: knowing the risk factors, understanding the symptoms, and making lifestyle changes can all help people protect their liver before irreversible damage occurs. What is fatty liver disease, and why is it so common now? Fatty liver disease (also known as hepatic steatosis) occurs when excess fat builds up inside liver…

Office romances are rarely encouraged by companies, with many having strict HR policies in place that require those involved to declare their relationships. Because of this, many people opt to keep their relationships under wraps as much as possible. This becomes even more complicated when one of the workers involved in an office romance is already married. Even worse if both of them are married. This is the situation that Natalie Dawson was made aware of, and without giving it a second thought, she fired her two employees immediately. Dawson, who is the co-founder and president of a US company, Cardone Ventures, went viral after she went public with her decision. “If somebody is willing to cheat on their spouse, then they’re going to cheat on you. They’re going to…

Researchers have found that feeling lonely in childhood can accelerate cognitive decline and dramatically increase the risk of dementia later in life. A major international study has revealed that adults aged 50 and older who experienced frequent loneliness or a lack of close friends in childhood face significantly higher rates of cognitive decline. Crucially, the emotional experience of loneliness, rather than the actual absence of friendships, proved to be the most powerful driver of dementia risk. The researchers noted that people who felt lonely as children entered midlife with poorer memory and weaker thinking skills compared to those who did not. Their cognitive abilities also deteriorated more quickly with each passing year. Even if loneliness fades in adulthood, its imprint may persist for decades. The study, conducted by scientists from…