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THE CROWN IN CRISIS • Andrew’s arrest has plunged the monarchy into chaos and it’s facing an existential threat. Are William and Kate now the royal family’s only salvation?
I choose to speak out • The deeply personal nature of his Crohn’s disease nearly defeated sports pro Rob Nunnery and led him to make an agonising decision
LOVE’S FAREWELL SONG • She played her viola for her husband in his final weeks, and after his death too
DISAPPEARED INTO THIN AIR • Beloved grandmother Nancy Guthrie vanished early one morning, sparking global fascination
DRY RUN • Johannesburg’s water crisis has reached breaking point, with ageing infrastructure and severe water shortages – and no clear end in sight
INSIDE TYRA’S TOXIC WORLD • It was supposed to find America’s next top model but a new documentary reveals that the reality show created more pain than glory
THE CHOSEN ONE • North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is thought to have handpicked his teenage daughter to be his successor
800 UP FOR HOMER & CO! • It may have started during apartheid, but decades later, the record-breaking Simpsons still manage to make people laugh out loud around the world
Back to the KAROO • From slow-roasted lamb to granny’s fridge tart, these recipes from a new cookbook bring HERITAGE and HEART to your table
DENIM DIARIES • Wide-leg, baggy, cargo and barrel-cut denim are taking over teen wardrobes. Comfortable, cool and perfect dressed up or down – here’s how to get the look
DAMAGE CONTROL • Healthy hair is all about repair. From bond builders to leave-in layering, here’s how to restore softness, strength and shine at home
THE DARK SIDE • Pieces made with wood in richer, deeper shades are having a moment!
ATTENTION, EVERYBODY! • The ability to concentrate is showing a steady decline in school-going children, experts say – here’s why they’re calling it a crisis, plus what parents can do
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Claiming for hail damage? What you need to know • Don’t just assume you’re covered for this extreme weather event. You need to read the fine print
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TOP READS • We review two new fiction releases, plus an inspirational book that will help you cultivate wisdom
ON OUR RADAR • The HOTTEST things in POP CULTURE and ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK
The scientific method • We’re exploring a logical and rational method for investigating things
MAKE YOUR OWN BIRD STRING • This easy craft uses simple things you can find around your home. Make it to put on a puppet show and bring a fun story to life!
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MUSIC, MEMORIES & MICHAEL • He has fans who won’t believe a bad word about him, those who are unaware of his tarnished legacy and then the accusers who stand by their allegations of abuse. Now there’s a new biopic about the King of Pop that some say is just a...