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FAMILY FUN!

IN THE NEWS • What’s happening in THE WORLD right now

A KING IN TRAINING • Prince George’s 12th birthday marks a major milestone as the heir to the British throne gets closer to his destiny while trying to enjoy a ‘normal’ childhood

FREE AT LAST • More than two years ago, the first call came: they’d been jailed in West Africa for something they hadn’t done. Then, in June this year, the final call: they were coming home! MEGHAN LAWRENCE sat down with Peter Huxham and Frik Potgieter and their overjoyed partners

MADE FOR EACH OTHER • They claim to be ‘just very dear friends’ but the undeniable chemistry between Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson tells another story

Our journey to parenthood • Three failed rounds of IVF left them emotionally and financially drained – but Candice Williams and her rugby player husband Devon refused to give up hope

MY LITTLE HELPERS • How caring for reborn dolls is helping 20-year-old Realeboga combat her trauma and depression

IT’S ALEX’S TURN TO TALK • Podcast powerhouse Alex Cooper puts herself in the spotlight in a new documentary – revealing sexual abuse and talking about her rise to fame

A CUT ABOVE! • Is he broke and forced to work in a butchery? Aikona. Alfred Ntombela, aka Shorty, is flourishing and landing loads of gigs as a marketer and actor

HEARTY homemade pies • We’re baking everything from OLD FAVOURITES to NEWBIES with a twist – it really is as EASY as PIE!

YAY OR NAY? • Our fashion-savvy team give their take on whether these celebs’ looks are hot or not

COLOUR CRUSH • Five makeup shades to brighten up your winter

TIDY TIME • Help teens tame the mess in their room with these fab storage buys

THE BENEFITS OF CHIA SEEDS • With more omega-3 than salmon, these tiny seeds pack a major nutritional punch. Here’s why they’re good for you and the best ways to eat them

ASK DR LOUISE

8 pitfalls to avoid when claiming from your medical aid • Making any of these mistakes could lead to your claim being rejected

TV 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

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

EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT READS • It would be a crime not to tuck into these four new thrillers

PUZZLES • 13 PAGES OF FUN & GAMES

Poetry • Let’s learn how to turn words into feelings and ideas

MAKE YOUR OWN SHEEP LAMP • Turn an old plastic bottle into a cute, fluffy nightlight. Just follow these easy steps – and don’t forget to ask an adult to help with any tricky bits

News of the week

Kids’ games & activities

PRIME MINISTER’S REALITY CHECK • Jacinda Ardern made history in 2018 as the first world leader to take her baby to a UN general assembly meeting. In this extract from her new memoir the former New Zealand prime minister shares how she juggled her demanding job and motherhood – and her...