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You South Africa

Jul 09 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

DOWN BUT NOT OUT • Andrew and Fergie might be f loundering in the wilderness but they have no intention of hanging their heads in shame

A PEEK INTO THE ROYAL PURSE • Chartered flights, home renovations, overseas trips and tax – the British royal family are spending some serious bucks

FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHT TO DIE • As his body fails, Dieter Harck wants just one thing: a dignified death. If he wins his battle it may make things easier for others in the same situation

SAVED BY THE SEA • The ocean that nearly killed her and later claimed her brother became her greatest source of healing

‘NOW IT’S JUST ME’ • He went to work in the US to provide for his family and was left reeling when his son died – then nine months later he lost the love of his life too

WILDEST WOMAN IN THE WEST • She’s lived by herself on a remote island off the US coast for almost 50 years, surviving on what nature provides – and she says it suits her perfectly

THE GIFT OF A SMILE • This husband-and-wife surgical team have worked side by side for almost two decades to change the lives of children with cleft lips and palates

Family FAVOURITES • From TACOS and meatballs to Shepherd’s pie – MINCE can be turned into a variety of TASTY suppers that everyone will love

TRACK STAR • Loungewear just levelled up – think structured bags, classic jackets and statement shoes. Comfortable enough for lazy days, stylish enough for everything else

GET RID OF GARDEN PESTS – NATURALLY!

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

SERIAL THRILLS • More intrigue from Karin Slaughter and Kathy Reichs, plus a new Bond series

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YOUR STARS

News of the week

THE BABBELVERSE • The adventures of Palava and Palooka

Kids’ games & activities

AMAZON WARRIOR QUEEN • JUMA XIPAIA LED PROTESTS AGAINST THE DESTRUCTION OF HER RAINFOREST HOME. IT RESULTED IN DEATH THREATS AND PUT A PRICE ON HER HEAD. NOW SHE’S THE SUBJECT OF AN OSCAR-TIPPED FILM PRODUCED BY LEONARDO DICAPRIO THAT TOOK SIX YEARS TO MAKE

OBSESSION, LIES & MURDER • She pretended to be pregnant then committed a shocking crime to steal a friend’s baby from her womb

AN ACE AGAINST THE ODDS • When she was born with Down syndrome, doctors said she would never be able to do anything for herself – but today she’s doing South Africa proud as a world tennis champion

THE WORLD’S COOLEST LIBRARY • Ice cores from threatened glaciers are stored in Antarctica so future scientists can ‘read’ the Earth’s climate history

THAT MESSI MAGIC • The Argentinian forward has finally broken the FIFA World Cup goal-scoring record

EACH TOY HAS A STORY • He has rooms full of vintage toys and has written two books about his collection which is believed to be the biggest in SA. Now he’s planning to build a museum so others can enjoy his precious treasures

‘I NEVER SAW THIS COMING’ • S’dumo Mtshali...

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