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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.

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AROUND THE WORLD

THE SPARK IS BACK! • Despite his sadness over the rift with his kids, Brad Pitt is blissfully happy with Ines de Ramon – and they haven’t ruled out having a baby of their own

A BIG, KIND HEART GONE QUIET • He was a whirlwind of energy, warmth and joy, so when legendary entertainer Ian von Memerty took his own life in what he called an act of self-deliverance he left not only devastation but confusion in his wake

WE’RE GETTING BACK TO NORMAL • Radio presenter Tracey Lange splits her time between SA and Dubai – and she was there when the blasts hit

WEAPONS OF WAR • Suicide drones, precision missiles and stealth bombers – the high-tech arsenal being used to wreak destruction in the Middle East

NO MASK HERE! • JIM CARREY WAS HONOURED WITH A LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – BUT IT WAS HIS APPEARANCE THAT REALLY GOT PEOPLE TALKING

NOT QUITE DONE! • Springbok legend Francois Hougaard might be 37 but he’s still got plenty of rugby in him

OUR JOY AND OUR PAIN • The relief of beating cancer has been shortlived for a Bela-Bela mom as her husband continues his fight against the disease

SUPER CUTE! • The pics flooded in, you voted and here they are – the adorable winners of our SPAR 1st Grader competition

Raise the STEAKS • From Mexican FAJITAS to carpaccio and PICANHA with chimichurri – take your taste buds on a TRIP with these meaty dishes from around the world

AWESOME AUTUMN • Throw out the seasonal fashion playbook. This time of year is all about vibrant colours

A FIRM FOUNDATION • How to ace your base and make it last all day

NATURE’S PHARMACY • Grow these for natural relief from cold and f lu symptoms

HOW GOOD IS YOUR SLEEP? • Are you getting enough night-time rest? Take our quiz to find out

ASK DR LOUISE • Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreleta Park 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za.

5 reasons why you may owe Sars money • Plan ahead so you don’t get a big shock when you file your taxes

YOUR STARS

PUZZLES • 15 PAGES OFFUN& 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.

GRIPPING READS • Lose yourself in the pages of these brilliant new fiction releases

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

Amphibians: the frog • We look at an animal that spends its life on land and in water

LIFE CYCLE OF A FROG • From a tiny egg it becomes a wiggly tadpole then a hopping frog – learn all about this animal’s amazing transformation

News of the week

Kids’ games & activities

AFTER THE CRASH • Last year 260 people were killed seconds after Air India flight 171 took off. Did one of the pilots deliberately sabotage the plane or was the aircraft itself faulty? We examine the evidence confounding both experts and victims’ families

A grave undertaking • A teen’s dream to fund her studies grew...