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WOW, WHAT A WEDDING! • With its bling, blooms and bosoms galore, the Venetian marriage of Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos was a paparazzo’s paradise
I’M WHOLE AGAIN • Luka spent almost 20 years without hands but thanks to a double transplant he’s on his way to becoming fully independent again
ME AND MY BOO • Angie’s daughter Zahara is smitten – and she showed off her new love, actor Elijah Cooper, on a day out at Disneyland
‘IT WAS PURE NEGLECT’ • It’s believed more than 800 babies were secretly buried over decades in a disused sewage tank at a home for unwed mothers in Ireland – and now excavation has begun thanks to the dogged determination of one woman
SASHES & SERVICE • She loves entering beauty pageants but – tiaras and pretty clothes aside – 11-year-old Alinda is determined to make a difference in the lives of others
Hearty & HOMELY • Keep the chill at bay with these WARM and COMFORTING winter dishes
LAYER UP, LEVEL UP • Keep your jacket game strong with these hot picks
TIGHTEN UP • Lift, firm and restore your skin’s youthful bounce using these effective methods
WONDER WALL • Creating a strong focal point can transform any wall – here are a few ways to do it
THE 5 THINGS PARENTS OF ADHD KIDS NEED TO KNOW • Understanding the condition is vital so you can give your child the support they need, says an ADHD parent coach
6 WAYS TO KEEP DOGGO WARM • As the days get colder, make sure your furry friend is snug too
ASK DR LOUISE • Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreleta Park 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za.
6 things that will negatively affect your credit score • You need a good rating to secure loans – so play your cards wisely
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CHILL out • The HOTTEST things in POP CULTURE and ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK
THOUGHT-PROVOKING READS • These new releases will make you see the world a bit differently
You PUZZLES • 13 PAGES OF FUN & GAMES
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AN HONORARY BRIT • While Tom Cruise is as American as apple pie, he’s been making movies in Britain for decades and charming everyone from Prince William to car salesmen. His co-stars and stuntmen reveal what it’s really like to work with the superstar
SNAKES IN THE SWAMP • Amy’s job is to hunt and kill the exotic pythons that have invaded America’s Florida wetlands because they threaten the local wildlife
‘NO TIME FOR PITY’ • He was only 35 when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, but after deep brain stimulation surgery Eugene can now focus on fulfilling his dreams
A BITE AT THE APPLE • Cape Town-raised Zohran Mamdani is blazing a trail that could see him become New York’s next mayor
A LIGHTER TOUCH • Asenathi Ntlabakanye hit the farm to shed 20kg and defy doubters...