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YOU IN THE NEWS • What’s happening in THE WORLD right now
THE WORLD HAS LOST A FRIEND • He endeared himself to millions as Chandler Bing on Friends, but actor Matthew Perry was a tormented, lonely soul who never found the love he so badly craved
DRAGGED OUT TO SEA • All she could do was watch in horror as her father and fiancé drowned while trying to save her from a rip current
OH NO YOU DON’T, DAVID! • He’s making her out to be the villain in the new documentary Beckham, says his alleged former mistress Rebecca Loos – and she’s not about to let him get away with it
ON TOP OF THE WORLD! • The Springboks did us proud at the Rugby World Cup. We take a look at some of the best moments
BIG MOMENTS FOR THE BOKS
KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY • When their youngest daughter was admitted as an attorney recently, it meant four legal eagles in the house!
No power, NO PROBLEM • From light meals to SUMPTUOUS SUPPERS on the coals and SWEET TREATS, these tasty dishes can be whipped up when LOADSHEDDING strikes
MAKE A STATEMENT • Whether it’s a bold colour or design, standout pieces are big this season
YOU GLOW, GIRL! • LEILA PETERSEN shares 10 of her favourite products guaranteed to make your skin look luminous
SOME LIKE IT HOT • Those four-hour loadshedding slots can be a headache if you’re unprepared. Here are some gadgets and gizmos that don’t require electricity
TAKE IT OUTSIDE! • From small items to bigger pieces – here are our top picks to spruce up your patio and yard
IS YOUR FRIDGE KILLING YOUR FRUIT & VEG? • The way you store your fruit and vegetables could well be stripping them of flavour and nutrients – and costing you money
ASK DR LOUISE • Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreletapark 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za.
10 questions about RSA Retail Savings Bonds • Everything you need to know to choose the bond best suited to your investment plan
YOUR STARS • For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za.
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.
PULL-OUT TV GUIDE
CHILL out • The HOTTEST things in POP CULTURE and ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK
SLICE OF LIFE • Fact is sometimes stranger than fiction – as these memoirs show
YOU PUZZLES • 13 PAGES OF FUN & GAMES
Digging deep • Learn all about mining in South Africa – from what we dig for to the impact it has on our daily lives
News of the week
HOW GOLD IS MINED • When you think about gold mining, the first thing that comes to mind is most likely people with safety helmets working underground with big, noisy mining equipment. While that’s true, it’s just one part of the process
Kids’ games & activities
MOVES LIKE JAGGER • He’s The Rolling Stones’ legendary frontman who, at 80, shows no signs of slowing down. In this candid, fun interview Mick Jagger reflects on the band’s early days and recording their latest album...