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THE WINDS OF CHANGE • A fresh approach for a modern monarchy – that’s William and Kate’s mission, but it’s set them on a collision course with the more traditional King Charles

HOME TWEET HOME • WHEN TWO FAMILIES BOTH CLAIMED THE SAME PARROT AS THEIR OWN, THE RESULTING DRAMA BECAME THE TALK OF MBOMBELA

LITTLE MAN, BIG MOVES • It’s no surprise he delighted the crowd at the Rugby Sevens final or that the feel-good moment went viral – this keen dancer was born to entertain!

SO MUCH TO CELEBRATE • This Joburg couple’s wedding plans were on hold for four years as their little girl fought cancer – now they’re married and she’s in remission

A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER • YOU’s Glam Gran Amanda Cloete is looking forward to a special festive season surrounded by all her loved ones

Let’s FEAST! • Make your FESTIVE table MERRY and BRIGHT with these delicious dishes

SUMMER SPARKLE • Whether you’re beneath the stars, by the sea or on the dance f loor, exceptional style means looking effortlessly chic while feeling festively fabulous

GLOW-GETTER • From switching to gel moisturisers and SPF tints to natural hair and glossy nails, here’s how to be radiant from head to toe this holiday season

GRAB A PLATE • Entertain in style with these fancy and fun pieces

OPEN YOURSELF TO JOY • You can find more happiness by shifting how you think and implementing some science-based strategies, says a new book

ASK DR LOUISE

What to know about taking life cover for someone else • It can be done, but you’ll need to prove you would suffer financial hardship in the event of the person’s death

YOUR HOROSCOPE 2026 • What lies ahead for you this year? Find your zodiac sign forecast here

YOUR STARS

PUZZLES • 22 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.

BIG LIVES • We take a look at the best celeb memoirs and biographies of the year

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

News of the week

Kids’ games & activities

GOING TO EXTREMES • When you’re sick of visiting luxury resorts and even climbing Everest is too ‘mainstream’, what’s next? Whether they’re skydiving to dinner at the North Pole, racing up volcanoes or camping on remote rock towers, the super-rich are now competing to see who can have the most unusual holiday

IT’S QUIZ TIME! • From news and sport to royals and celebs, find out how closely you were paying attention to the events of 2025

LIGHTS, CAMERA, CHECK-IN! • These quirky hotels and motels recreate rooms based on the most magical films of all time

PRINCE OF PLANTS • Yet again Leon Kluge is the toast of SA with his continued success at the Chelsea Flower Show, where chatting to King Charles is all in a day’s work

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY • They made us smile, they made us frown, they made us...