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FROM AUSCHWITZ TO AFRICA

When her children were young Ella Blumenthal told them the scar on her arm was the result of a car accident. But this wasn't true. It was what remained of the tattoo shed been given by the Nazis. In this extract from her new memoir the 101-year-old shares her incredible story of survival

GET OVER OVERTHINKING!

It's more than just worrying. Excessive ruminating can affect your mental health. Experts weigh in on how you can manage it

Winter WARMERS

Cookbook author FATIMA SYDOW takes us on a nostalgic trip, sharing recipes from her past. Enjoy these DELIGHTFUL, robust dishes

DESTINED TO DESIGN

He taught himself to’sew using scraps of denim now - Immanuel is hoping to go to fashion school after his proud dad displayed his creations at a traffic light

CROC SHOCK!

Trail guide Mark's quick thinking meant a lucky escape from the jaws of a hungry crocodile in the Kruger National Park

LEADING LADY

SA conductor Ofentse Pitse led a global orchestra in a huge production for Bridgerton spin-off Queen Charlotte

BETTER THAN ALL THE REST

She wanted to be remembered as the queen of rock nn roll who paved the way for women striving for success on on their own terms

A PERFECT STORM

The latest cholera outbreak has been caused by a deadly combination of factors that threaten SA's poorest

MEGHAN ON A MISSION

No more drama or dishing dirt on the royals the duchess is laser-focused on rebranding and the future

LIFTING THE LID

In a riveting new reality TV show the famous Bala family open up about the sibling rivalry, anger and conflict they struggle with – and how therapy is helping them

ONE TOUGH COOKIE

Linda Yaccarino has been tasked with getting Twitter back on track – and those in the know say she’s perfect for the job

IT BREAKS MY HEART

After 30 years of keeping these endangered animals safe, rhino breeder John Hume has no option but to sell his beloved ‘pets’ and his farms

PORTRAIT OF A MARRIAGE

Their partnership became a symbol of hope in apartheid South Africa. Now forgotten transcripts reveal the truth about Nelson and Winnie Mandelas relationship - and the betrayals that tore it apart

HERBS AT HOME

These hardy plants will thrive in the colder months

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

Cape Town teen shares her joy as school throws a matric dance just for her

STRONGER EVERY DAY

A cutting-edge pigskin graft to Bertie du Plessis’ stomach lining may have saved his life

WE SHOULD BE TOGETHER

Their application for permanent residency was made two years ago but it still hasn’t been approved, so Francois waits in SA while his husband and child have to stay in China

A COVER GIRL AT 81!

America’s domestic goddess has become the oldest woman to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated’s iconic swimsuit edition

RUNNING FOR HIS LIFE

The secrecy and drama behind former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter’s speedy exit from South Africa after exposing widespread corruption

LOVE IS IN THE AIR!

She's been happily single for years, but it looks like romance is blossoming for Charlize Theron again

THE QUEEN'S BESTIE

Angela Kelly was more than just a staff member to the late monarch – now she finds herself banished from the royal fold

INSIDE AN INBRED FAMILY

The poverty-stricken Whittaker family started inbreeding more than 100 years ago and the results have been devastating

GENTLY DOES IT

Rather than tough love, gentle parenting is a new approach some moms and dads swear by

THERE WERE BOMBS FALLING EVERY WHERE

South Africans who lived and worked in Sudan open up about the nightmare of fleeing the conflict-torn country

WHY WASI SPARED?

Mike Thexton was convinced that he was going to die when he was taken hostage in 1986 during the infamous hijacking of Pan Am 73. Forty years on, in a remarkable phone conversation, the gunman explained why he decided not to shoot him

THE VOICES OF ANGELS

A pitch-perfect Cape Town children's choir has enjoyed astonishing success at an international choral competition

REUNITED AFTER 50 YEARSE

Her family never gave up looking for their stolen baby and finally tracked her down living just 15 minutes from their Texas home

THE RAGING AGEING DEBATE

Meg Ryan's changing looks caused a stir recently but the actress is unfazed by the scrutiny

10 SHOCKING ESKOM'S DEEP ROT REVELATIONS:

In his memoir, André de Ruyter gives more insight into alleged corruption at the struggling power utility

THE WALES WOW FACTOR

Dutiful Wills and dazzling Kate's starring role at the coronation has underlined their place at the very heart of King Charles' slimmed-down monarchy