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You South Africa

Jul 16 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

DIVE INTO A WORLD OF WORDS

AROUND THE WORLD

THEIR MAGICAL DAY • TAYLOR SWIFT AND TRAVIS KELCE TOOK THEIR LOVE TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN A HUGE CELEBRATION IN NEW YORK CITY THAT WAS CLOAKED IN SECRECY

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEAKS • Climbing the three highest mountains in the UK was deeply personal for Kate - and she did it quietly and gracefully

OUR DARKEST DAY • Seeing his twins lying motionless at the bottom of a lift shaft was a moment he will never forget. Here the devastated father recalls the horrific day he lost his son and opens up about helping his daughter heal

‘NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE’ • She was born with no hands and only one leg but went on to break records as a swimmer – now she’s making waves as a canoeist

‘I AM SO SAD AND SCARED’ • SOME HAVE LEGAL PAPERS, SOME HAVE SOUTH AFRICAN SPOUSES – YET THEY FEEL THEY HAVE NO OPTION BUT TO RETURN TO LANDS WHERE THEY HAVE NOTHING

MY MOTHER, MY TORMENTOR • Sharon Stone opens up about her difficult relationship with her mom and the complicated emotions she experienced after her death

The MIGHTY BEAN • Lentils, beans and other legumes are not only NUTRITIOUS, they also make meals go further. Here are some great ways to use these PANTRY staples

QUIET LUXURY • Timeless tailoring, soft knitwear and a neutral palette of cream, camel, taupe and chocolate brown are all you need to master this understated trend

12 HABITS THAT WILL DIVORCE-PROOF YOUR MARRIAGE • From the best way to resolve an argument to rebuilding physical intimacy, these simple measures can help keep your relationship on track

HPV VACCINE LOWERS CERVICAL CANCER RATES

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

WILD AND WONDERFUL • Three new releases that will have you glued to the edge of your seat!

PUZZLES • 15 PAGES OFFUN& GAMES

TV & MOVIE GUIDE

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YOUR STARS

News of the week

THE BABBELVERSE • The adventures of Palava and Palooka

Kids’ games & activities

SHE AIN’T slowing down! • A FEW YEARS AGO SHANIA TWAIN COULDN’T FACE LOOKING IN THE MIRROR. NOW 60 AND PERFORMING WITH HARRY STYLES, THE QUEEN OF COUNTRY POP TALKS ABOUT HER BRUTAL CHILDHOOD IN RURAL CANADA, MARRYING HER PA’S EX-HUSBAND AND FALLING BACK IN LOVE WITH HER BODY

MIRACLES AMID THE MAYHEM • The twin quakes that rocked Venezuela have left a trail of death and destruction – but there are incredible stories of survival too

A MOST BEAUTIFUL BRIDE • Almost 20 years after being called the most beautiful girl in the world, Thylane Blondeau weds in the city of love

OUR HOUSE IS SO QUIET NOW • An accident at home eight years ago left her on a ventilator and her parents knew she was on borrowed time – now they’re trying to come to terms with their loss

WELL DONE, BOYS! • Bafana Bafana may have bowed out of the World Cup but they did their country proud – and made history in the process

FINDING MY VOICE • Nigerian star Tems was once bullied for her raspy singing style - but she's having the last laugh now

FINDING SIS...

Formats

  • OverDrive Magazine

Languages

  • English