YOU South Africa - 5 June 2025

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In this issue of YOU: Besties no more - The ultimate betrayal - How a threat to reveal private messages destroyed Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s decade-long friendship; Jeff Bezos' babe - Boobs, bucks, bling: Lauren Sánchez's R11-million bridal bash; Winter glam - What's hot in fashion & beauty; Jenna Clifford - Daughters’ heartache after jewellery queen dies of cancer; Family's agony - Brain-dead pregnant mom kept alive because of abortion laws and Muscleman Rayno Nel - The 146kg rookie who became the world's strongest man!

MrBEAST BANKS FIRST BILLION

JIMMY Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has officially become the world's youngest self-made billionaire at 27, with a fortune valued at $1 billion (R18bn).

1 min

DESIGNER-DOLL FRENZY

Quirky charm conquers luxury market

1 min

THE BIG BFF BUST-UP

She's the godmother of Blake Lively's three daughters, but not even that could stop Taylor Swift from hitting the brakes on their decade-long friendship to protect her privacy

5 mins

SPARKLING UNTIL THE END

Even in her final days jewellery designer Jenna Clifford's light shone bright, inspiring her daughters to carry forward her legacy of kindness and gratitude

4 mins

GOLD STANDARD!

The bombastic way Trump treated Team SA during their White House visit isn't the only talking point — critics have also had a lot to say about his garish Oval Office revamp

2 mins

ALL THAT GLITTERS

Lauren Sánchez started the countdown to her wedding to billionaire Jeff Bezos with an extravagant party in Paris

4 mins

AT THE MERCY OF THE LAW

Legislation in the US is keeping this brain-dead mom alive long enough to deliver her baby boy

4 mins

MEET MR MUSCLE!

We catch up with the newly crowned World's Strongest Man at home in Krugersdorn

4 mins

The season for SOUP

Keep the cold at bay with these RICH, HEARTY soups - they're COMFORTING, nourishing and packed with FLAVOUR!

10+ mins

COMFY CARDIGAN

This lovely knitted garment can be made for children and adults

3 mins

TIPS TO HELP YOU DRINK LESS

Want to cut down on booze? Try the 20-minute rule and this other advice

3 mins

SA IS SIZZLING UP NORTH!

The HOTTEST things in POP CULTURE and ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

5 mins

A race like no other

We learn more about SA's famous Comrades Marathon

4 mins

Spanish islands struggling with tourist hordes

THIS social media plan backfired badly! The Balearic Islands' tourism department thought it would be a good idea to use influencers to attract tourists to their islands, but this has turned out to cause more harm than good.

1 min

'SILENCE WAS MY ONLY WEAPON'

As a child Abigail Marin stopped speaking to help her cope with the trauma of the endless surgeries she needed for a facial tumour. Now 20, she describes how she found her voice again

9 mins

MY VENOM CRUSADE

An early obsession with snakes led Tim to actively provoke the slithery creatures. Now his blood may hold the key to the treatment of bites

4 mins

A HERO IN PJS!

This decorated officer recently went viral for nabbing five car thieves – all while in his sleepwear and slippers

4 mins

KING OF THE BOARD

This teen from Sandton is the youngest South African player to reach the grand title of international chess master

4 mins

DIDDY'S OUR DAD

They believe in him and are standing firmly behind him in court – meet the Combs kids determined to keep their controversial father's legacy alive

4 mins

A law unto herself

Jennifer Lawrence is making waves again in a new movie – and this one is personal

4 mins

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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.

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