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You South Africa

Apr 30 2026
Magazine

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

GOT TO FIND THEM!

AROUND THE WORLD

TESTING THE WATERS • Meghan and Harry’s trip to Australia turned into a quasi-royal tour, with critics laying into them for flouting the late queen’s ‘you can’t be half-in, half-out’ order

MY SECOND GIFT OF LIFE • Nine years after her mom donated a kidney and helped make her dream of motherhood come true, Angelique Ferreira needed another kidney – and this time her husband came to her rescue

ROELF TO THE RESCUE • He’s tasked with repairing the fractured South Africa-US relationship and political bigwigs say if anyone can regain Trump’s trust it’s ambassador Roelf Meyer

A RAY OF PURE SUNSHINE • She’s the new woman in Bok captain Siya Kolisi’s life, but that’s not what defines Rachel John. In this exclusive interview the Dutch beauty opens up about the SA coastal town, the waves and the kids who have stolen her heart

A DAGGER TO MY HEART • She heard out of the blue that the man who had orchestrated her sister’s murder was out on parole – and Angie le Roux wants to know why he was set free

LET’S GET TOGETHER! • A Cape Town woman has transformed her home into a daycare centre where elderly people can socialise while their children go to work

LOVE, SWEAT AND 63 MEDALS • THE HINCHLIFFES HAVE TURNED A FAMILY HOBBY INTO MARATHON HISTORY

Simply DELICIOUS • These FLAVOURFUL recipes from TV chef Zola Nene’s new COOKBOOK are sure to have your family begging for more

SUITED & BOOTED • Whether you’re running errands, heading to the office or going on a date, the right pair of boots will take your look from drab to fab

SILVER ICONS • These four flattering makeup styles shine with grey hair. Here’s how to get the look

AUTUMN CARDIGAN • Combine decorative stitches and colourful stripes for a lovely winter warmer

KEEPING YOUR HIPS HEALTHY • A hip surgeon’s advice on how to maximise bone health, reduce your risk of joint damage and avoid pain and surgery

ASK DR LOUISE • Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreleta Park 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za.

Debit orders: what you need to know • Here’s all you need to know about managing your debit orders and how to dispute fraudulent charges

YOUR STARS

PUZZLES • 15 PAGES OF FUN & 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.

SECRETS & LIES • We review three new fiction releases

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

The Indian Ocean • Let’s learn about this fascinating body of water

THE DUGONG • These odd-looking creatures are gentle, shy giants of the sea. Some of them live along Africa’s eastern coast, from Mozambique northwards – but if you’re lucky, you might even spot one in the waters of KwaZulu-Natal

News of the week

Kids’ games & activities

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