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Recently I’ve had the privilege to work temporarily at a few gala events. As a housewife this has been quite a journey. At first I was excited to start each day with high heels and makeup, all neatly dressed. I must admit there were also times I sat in front of the famous black screen, scared of what I needed to do and not up to date with technology. For the first time I fully understand the sentiments of working moms: “I wish I was there for my kids”. And even, “I missed all their school years”. No mom at tennis and netball matches. No mom at rugby. While I’ve been working I’ve spent lots of days inside, not knowing what the weather was like outside. It’s made me realise how life slips…

IT’S been a while since I’ve been able to binge-watch popular shows and that’s mostly because I haven’t had much time in recent years. When I read our story on the streaming wars on page 92 I wondered how many people would be able to watch all of what’s on offer. Even if you did have the time to delve into all of them, it’s likely you wouldn’t want to spend subscription fees on the lot. That’s why our story looks at what each has to offer, and at what price, to help you make sense of it all. My family have embraced subscription services in a big way – we have streaming services, a music subscription, news and magazines and an audiobook subscription. It’s been great to have access to such…

Harry, I used to feel sorry for you when you were growing up, but now I can’t abide you and your arrogant attitude (YOU, 5 May). William is by far the better son and your mother would be so proud of him and his family. I think she would just get grey hairs seeing what you are doing. Let the poor lady rest in peace. It is like you are living with a ghost in your house and that is no good for anybody. Andrew has been cut off from royalty and we all know what he is like but at least he does not spew all this hatred about his family like Harry. Stay in America, Harry. England does not want you back. FED UP, EMAIL Elvina van Heerden, Harry is…

I wonder if Victoria Beckham ever smiled in her entire life! Perhaps there’s nothing to smile about. Certainly not if you’re going to age with wrinkles like normal folk. Her nickname is “Les Misérables”. I don’t think many of us will live long enough to see that miserable face move into a semblance of what one could term a “smile”. Her husband always makes up for that! SHIRLEY MARKS, EMAIL The chairman in our complex gave us details on the 7th of April to do our census electronically. But the census closed on 30th March? PUZZLED, SMS I want to give a shoutout to two wonderful mothers I know – my two daughters-in-law. Both my sons have emigrated, and I am so grateful to these wonderful women. They have given me peace of mind…

Deciding what to do after matric, varsity or college can be daunting. That’s why we’ve put together YOU Careers – a magazine jampacked with practical advice for both matrics and graduates. This handy guide provides info on a huge variety of jobs, what and where to study, where to get bursaries and everything you need to know about student loans. There’s also advice on searching for jobs online, drawing up a CV that will stand out and acing a job interview – all for R60! Get your copy in stores now or online at youstore.co.za. Or contact Johan Terblanche at 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com to order your copy.…

AMERICAN women will lose their right to have an abortion if the US Supreme Court has its way. The country’s top court is considering a case where Mississippi is seeking to ban abortions – and a recent draft document shows the Supreme Court is in favour of making most abortions illegal across the country after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Abortion was legalised in America after a landmark legal ruling in 1973, often referred to as Roe vs Wade. The case is named after a 25-year-old single woman who, under the pseudonym Jane Roe, challenged laws criminalising abortion in Texas, and Henry Wade, the district attorney for Dallas County at the time, who wanted the laws upheld. If the court sides with the state of Mississippi, it will effectively overturn the 1973 ruling…