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You South Africa

Nov 19 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.

WINNING LETTER

YOU AROUND THE WORLD

ONE WAS NOT AMUSED • CHARLES' STROP IN THE RAIN DURING HIS TOUR OF THE CARIBBEAN WAS AN UNFORTUNATE MOMENT DURING A TRIP TO A REGION WHERE DEMANDS FOR A ROYAL APOLOGY CONTINUE

THE LONG WAIT • A lung infection brought his life to a standstill – now he’s hoping to get the call that will give him a second chance

MONEY TALKS • She walked away from a high-paying finance job to show South Africans how to grow their wealth

STRANGER THAN FICTION • A new film about tech fraudster Elizabeth Holmes is on track to become the highest-rated movie of all time – and in spite of its unconventional format it may even be in the running for an Oscar

IT'S MY TIME NOW • She had to reboot after the end of her marriage but Sonia Pule says she's stronger and wiser now – and she's back on the runway too, along with her younger son

DOUBLE THE JOY • Former Bloemfontein beauty queen Tereza Troskie-Herbst had all but given up hope of becoming a mom again – then something amazing happened

THE BREAD WHISPERER • A former carpenter from Wellington who googled 'how to make croissants' is now Africa's first bread sommelier

Flavour in EVERY BITE • Need some INSPIRATION in the kitchen? Look no further than these FABULOUS recipes from a new COOKBOOK

WHEN YOU HAVE ADULT KIDS IN THE HOUSE • More and more grown-up children are living at home with their parents – and it’s vital to agree on a few things to make sure the arrangement works for everyone

CHILL out • The HOTTEST things in POP CULTURE and ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

NEW ON THE SHELVES • The latest Jamie Oliver offering leaves us cold, but Tess Gerritsen serves up another winner

YOUR STARS

The story of the camera • How did this gadget develop into the handy device we use today?

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY • Today's cameras can do amazing things. Discover the clever technology that makes it all possible

Meet Mzansi's insect of the year

YOUNG YOU

PIC OF THE WEEK

HOW BECOMING A PATIENT MADE ME A BETTER DOCTOR • ROBERT MONTGOMERY SPENT HIS CAREER PIONEERING TRANSPLANT SURGERY TECHNIQUES, BUT AFTER SUFFERING MULTIPLE NEAR-FATAL CARDIAC ARRESTS, HE NEEDED A DONOR HEART HIMSELF

LEAVE ME AND MY BABIES ALONE! • She mothers her 20 reborn dolls as if they're real children and her popular YouTube channel has made her wealthy – but critics call her content 'disturbing'

JUST KEEP running • For 1 000 consecutive days she woke up and ran an ultramarathon – no rest days, no excuses – and it’s earned this New Zealand woman a place in the record books

TRUMPED & THUMPED • The people have spoken and Donald Trump is now a lame duck president – but while he has a lot less power, he may still have a few tricks up his sleeve

MOVING TO THE GROOVE! • He works as a management consultant but on his days off Japan's 'Dancing Salaryman' takes to the streets to bust his moves – and it's turned him into a global internet star

YOU GO, KID! • KIMI ANTONELLI WENT FROM A DIFFICULT ROOKIE SEASON TO WINNING THE F1 WORLD TITLE – AND WEPT HIS WAY THROUGH...

Formats

  • OverDrive Magazine

Languages

  • English