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I WAS thinking of US singer Kacey Musgraves’ song Rainbow as I contemplated the year ahead. It was released in 2018 but became popular during the pandemic because of its message of comfort and I can see why. The melody is beautiful but it’s the lyric

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My husband and I were extremely fortunate, years ago, to live in one half of a large semi-detached property belonging to his grandparents. The two old houses were mirror images of one another, with a shared fence and an unlocked gate, allowing easy a

the spare room which sported a large double bed. The old-fashioned sash window, that was bordered by the breakfast room, was open as usual. Just as matters were really hotting up, my husband’s uncle, who lived next door, poked his head through the ne

I am sorry for Natasha and Belinda who suffered injuries by the hippo (YOU, 16 December). However, I get so angry when I hear of wild animals that are treated as pets and then vilified when they are just being themselves, i.e. wild. I understand some

I feel really sorry for Princess Charlene and the upheaval she’s going through (YOU, 9 December). What an unhappy little girl Princess Gabriella looks in the picture of the four of them together in South Africa. As for dear old Prince Albert . . . ag

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SHE was well into her teens and her period hadn’t yet arrived – but she was told she was just a late bloomer. But by the time she was 17, Tk Kennedy learnt the truth: she has a condition that means she’ll never have children and sex would always be p

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a rare congenital condition resulting in the vagina and uterus either being underdeveloped or absent, although the external genitalia are normal. Affected women usually don’t have menstrual periods –

SHE found fame as a young woman with a bright smile who sang her way into the hearts of audiences around the world, captivating even notoriously acerbic judge Simon Cowell with her velvet voice and unique style. But it wasn’t only her voice that move

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IN SALON Home hair colouring is fun and cheap but if you’re indulging in permanent hair colour options every other weekend, it might be time to head to your nearest salon. “The chemistry behind colouring is complicated,” Gleeson explains. “There are

Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreletapark 0044, or email [email protected]. Q From the moment I met my husband, his father didn’t like me. My husband is an advocate and I only have a matric certificate as I wasn’t interested in studying. I do

THE pandemic wreaked havoc with our health over the past two years and apart from physical health issues, many people have also been affected by the psychological and emotional effects of Covid-19. In 2020 mental-health problems, largely due to anxie

Some employers take out some kind of income-protection coverage for their employees. If yours does, check if it’s enough to make up for loss of income if you can no longer work. If it’s not, or if your employer has no cover in place, you can take out

Under normal circumstances, this ought to have been a most fortuitous week for love since the Sun meets up with love diva Venus in your sign. However, with Venus in retrograde motion, there’s a possibility that your affections might be misplaced or m

■ Their love of working means they should ideally be their own boss. ■ They’re excellent organisers, so being a dealmaker or in management is ideal. ■ They have a love for business, so they’ll make a good entrepreneur. ■ Their practical side would ma

■ CHRISTMAS IN EVERGREEN ★★★ 2017, 84 min, PG, SABC3, 07:00. Romantic drama. A small-town veterinarian about to move to Seattle to live with her boyfriend meets a widowed doctor and his daughter who stop over in town on their way to a cruise holiday.

A husband is trying to prove to his wife that women talk more than men. He shows her a study which indicates that men use about 10 000 words per day, whereas women use 20 000 words. The woman tells her husband that women use twice as many words as me

After a match, a cricketer who’d dropped six catches is getting changed in the locker room. Sniffling, he says, “I think I’ve caught a cold.” “Thank goodness,” his captain says. “At least you can catch something!” ■

ENTER THE MATRIX The iconic sci-fi franchise is back with a fourth instalment. Several new actors join cast members Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, including Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Morpheus, played by Laurence Fishburne in the previous films. At

Comedy. This fast-paced sketch-comedy show is the first TV series from Australian-based absurdist comedy group Aunty Donna, known for their live performances and podcasts. The show follows the antics of Broden Kelly, Mark Samual Bonanno and Zachary R

Horror. Malignant is a treat for horror fans, a veritable buffet of grisly and spooky delights inspired by many of the great films of the genre. Director and co-writer James Wan (Aquaman, The Conjuring) masterfully blends elements from cult horrors o

30 December - Music Kitchen, PE 2 January - St Francis Brewing Company, St Francis 4 January - Blend Restaurant, Knysna 5 January - Hangklip Hotel, Pringle Bay 6 January - Heroes Restaurant, Cape Town 7 January - Cafe Roux, Noordhoek 8 January

It’s hardly surprising that this year’s crop of cookbooks have a preoccupation with lockdown and the effect it’s had on the way we interact and the way we eat. Oliver is on a mission to get us to reconnect after months of being apart and to celebrate

This book contains easy-to-follow recipes for all your Thai favourites such as Massaman curry, Pad Thai and fried crispy duck. There’s also a smorgasbord of delicious-looking starters and appetisers. Before you fire up your wok, Toombs explains what

1 What does the Japanese word “karaoke” mean? 2 Which African country’s flag is this? 3 Who wrote the novel Oliver Twist? 4 In which American national park is the well-known geyser Old Faithful? 5 How many legs does a butterfly have? SOURCES:

Your confidence is set to soar in 2022, thanks to larger-than-life Jupiter making its first entrance into your sign in over a decade. May to October and again from December are especially ripe for pursuing a personal dream or passion. Overall, life w

The “metaverse” was coined by author Neal Stephenson in his 1992 sci-fi novel Snow Crash, and the idea was revisited as “the Oasis” in Ernest Cline’s novel Ready Player One. “Meta” means beyond and “verse” refers to the universe. ■

■ In the 1980s the internet was basically a series of connected tubes and wires that allowed people to send emails and chat on message boards. ■ By 1989 Tim Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web, the first internet browser, which was the birth of wh

The couple, who hotted up Instagram feeds to such an extent you could practically see the steam, were pals for a decade before they got it on. The Blink 182 drummer had his eyes on Kourt’s sister Kim back in the early 2000s when she was still Paris H

1 This veteran comedian was released from prison after his sexual assault conviction was overturned. 2 Which actress is South African-born comedian Trevor Noah rumoured to be dating? 3 Which actor did British singer FKA Twigs accuse of sexual b