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YOU South Africa Magazine - 14 August 2025

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In this issue

In this issue of YOU: Gwyneth Paltrow - Inside the soul of an ice queen - A new book sheds fresh light on what makes Gwynnie tick – and how she treated Brad, Winona and Ben; Melinda & Adriaan's miracle preemie - 'At 3 weeks she was the size of a packet of wet wipes; Shocking kidnapping - Cape Town mom on woman who created fake personas to earn her trust; Oasis reunion after 16-year feud - Gallagher brothers bury the hatchet for their mom's sake and Rugby star Haashim Pead - His journey from the Bo-Kaap to the Bok camp.

THE ICE QUEEN COMETH

The original nepo baby, a mean girl, a celeb people love to hate, a self-styled wellness guru – Gwyneth Paltrow is all this and more, says a new biography

8 mins

MY 'FRIEND' STOLE MY BABY

She was grateful for the help of two women during her pregnancy and birth – but they turned out to be the same person plotting to kidnap her newborn son

4 mins

THEY CAN'T GET AWAY WITH IT

Lawyer Emma Sadleir is determined to fight the dark side of social media and protect children from online dangers. So she took on Meta – and won

4 mins

WRONG PLACE AT THE WRONG TIME

Armand Swart's widow details her journey with grief after losing her husband in a case of mistaken identity

4 mins

TIMELESS favourites

From bredie and smoorsnoek to cinnamon dumplings - this is traditional COMFORT FOOD that celebrates SOUTH AFRICAN home cooking

7 mins

COLLAGEN 101

It promises firmer, smoother skin, but how much difference can this protein really make?

1 mins

VEIN HEALTH MATTERS

Varicose veins, swollen ankles and blood clots - an expert surgeon explains everything you need to know about vein problems and how to keep them healthy

3 mins

HE HAS THE STRANGEST BELIEFS AND LIFESTYLE

I met a guy recently who has very odd beliefs and interests.

3 mins

From nature boy to global wildlife storyteller

South African filmmaker Darren Britz is one of four remarkable people featured in the new series Discovery Changed My Life

1 mins

THE MACHINES ARE COMING

You should be worried about Al taking your job, say the authors of this book. Here's what you need to do to future-proof your career and stay relevant

3 mins

Countries can now sue each other over climate change

THANKS to a group of determined university students, the International Court of Justice has now paved the way for countries to take legal action if other nations fail to prevent harm to the climate.

1 mins

PSYCHIC TO THE STARS

Laura Day used her special powers to help Demi Moore mastermind her Oscar-nominated comeback. Nicole Kidman and Brad Pitt are fans too and now some Fortune 500 bosses also want her advice

8 mins

STARVING, SICK AND DYING

THE DEATH TOLL IN GAZA CONTINUES TO RISE AS FOOD AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES ARE WITHHELD DUE TO AN ONGOING BLOCKADE

4 mins

FROM BO-KAAP TO THE BOKS

His lightning-fast runs and pinpoint passes have catapulted scrumhalf sensation Haashim Pead into the big time – now he's living his dream of training with the Springboks

4 mins

HOLY MOLY!

These priests are doing their bit to get young people back into the Catholic church – one sizzling social-media post at a time

3 mins

OH, VERY FUNNY!

The animated series South Park continues to shake things up 28 years after it first aired – and it has Donald Trump firmly in its crosshairs

2 mins

BACK ON TRACK

After a 16-year feud Liam and Noel Gallagher have finally reunited and are on a world tour – but rape charges against their brother has cast a shadow

4 mins

SHE'S OUR MIRACLE

Melinda Bam and Adriaan Bergh's baby girl was born at 31 weeks, weighed 1kg and spent 66 days in intensive care – now little Rein is home and healthy!

4 mins

OZZY, OZZY, OZZY...

IT WAS a funeral procession fit for a king and to the rock 'n' roll world that is exactly what OZZY OSBOURNE was.

1 mins

BLACK COFFEE'S TRAVEL DIARIES

J BLACK COFFEE has been giving fans a little peek at his jet-setting life.

1 mins

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YOU South Africa Magazine Description:

Publisher: Media24

Category: Entertainment

Language: English

Frequency: Weekly

With a winning formula for success, YOU South Africa deliver content that educates, inspires, informs and entertains. Trusted by over 2 million English-speaking South Africans, YOU South Africa magazine is an essential part of daily life—filled with engaging articles that captivate and connect. Stories That Matter – From gripping human dramas to groundbreaking medical and scientific discoveries, we bring you news that resonates.

YOU South Africa covers variety of topics, such as:

  1. Lifestyle & Leisure – Stay updated on fashion, glamour, consumer trends, and everyday essentials that enhance your life. 

2. Entertainment for Everyone – Dive into thrilling fiction, sports highlights, motoring updates, and hands-on craft and DIY projects.  3. Fun & Challenges – Enjoy delicious recipes, exciting competitions, crosswords, and creative home and school projects.

All of this comes beautifully presented in a vibrant, high-quality magazine—an irresistible mix of knowledge and fun, just for you.

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