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You South Africa

Jun 11 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.

You South Africa

Letters

MATHS SORTED

AROUND THE WORLD

A SCHOOL FIT FOR A KING • Prince George turns 13 next month and royal insiders say William and Kate’s choice of high school for their son could make history

WE HAVE LOST TWO GENTLE SOULS • The brutal murders of her brother and his wife while on an anniversary trip to the Kruger Park they loved so much has left Annemarie van Gessellen reeling

LIVING LARGE ONCE AGAIN • MEL VILJOEN IS BACK IN SOUTH AFRICA – BOTOX, NAILS, HIGH HEELS AND ALL. HERE SHE OPENS UP ABOUT HER TIME IN AN AMERICAN JAIL, HOW MUCH SHE MISSES PEET AND WHY SHE WANTS PEOPLE TO GIVE HIM ANOTHER CHANCE

THE CUT THAT WON’T HEAL • She’s had an open wound on her arm for eight years and finally learning why brought little relief as it’s due to a rare condition that has no cure

GAME, SET, FLASH • Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has always loved expressing herself with fashion – and she’s turned the courts into her personal runway

‘I STILL HOPE FOR A MIRACLE’ • A double lung transplant allowed her to breathe easily for the first time in her life, then she was diagnosed with cancer – but this plucky young woman is determined to remain positive

HANDED A GIFT • SEPSIS ROBBED HER OF HER LIMBS BUT A DOUBLE HAND TRANSPLANT CHANGED HER LIFE – AND SHE’LL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL FOR THE SECOND CHANCE IT’S GIVEN HER

The greedy girl’s FEAST • These outrageously delicious dishes from the new cookbook by JENNY MORRIS will have your family begging for more

Getting to know JENNY MORRIS

THAT’S A WRAP! • Winter’s secret weapon? The right finishing piece. These hats and scarves turn basic layers into something special

WHEN LOVE FEELS LIKE WORK • Do you sometimes feel more like your partner’s manager than his wife? You could be mankeeping

ADVICE

ON OUR RADAR • The HOTTEST things in POP CULTURE and ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

FOR YOUNG AND OLD • There’s something for everyone in this new crop of fiction releases

PUZZLES • 15 PAGES OF FUN & GAMES

TV & MOVIE GUIDE

chuckles • Fancy yourself a joker? Email original jokes to chuckles@you.co.za or send them to Chuckles, YOU, PO Box 7167, Roggebaai 8012, and we may publish them on this page.

YOUR STARS

The Ant • We learn more about these industrious insects

AN ANT COLONY • Ants may be tiny, but they’re incredibly strong and clever. They work together in colonies, build complex nests, communicate using special smells and can carry objects much heavier than themselves

News of the week

THE BABBELVERSE • The adventures of Palava and Palooka

Kids’ games & activities

MURDER, SHE WROTE • Her Kay Scarpetta thrillers have sold 120 million copies and have been adapted into a TV series starring Nicole Kidman. But although Patricia Cornwell is one of the world’s most successful writers, her life has been anything but easy. In this candid interview, the American author opens up about her traumatic childhood and mental health battles

SEOUL’S GONE BOT CRAZY • Forget rollercoasters – South Korea has opened a unique theme park...

Formats

  • OverDrive Magazine

Languages

  • English