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HE’S STILL OUR BRUCE • Bruce Willis’ wife Emma tells of her ‘heartbreaking’ decision to place the beloved actor in a separate home where his needs can better be met

'HE WAS ALWAYS SO BRAVE' • Bouwer van Niekerk was in the boardroom of his law firm when his attackers killed him. YOU spoke to his grieving parents

LUCKY TO BE ALIVE • Nicolas Hohls, a farmer from KwaZulu-Natal, tells of the night two hyenas attacked him as he lay sleeping in his campsite

‘OUR LOVE CARRIED US’ • Cathleen Mercuur promised to give her husband Aldridge a kidney if he ever needed it, and that day came before their 30th anniversary. Despite his death after the transplant, she has no regrets

CHATBOTS CROSS FATAL LINE • Two families have lost their sons after the boys formed relationships with AI chatbots that allegedly encouraged self-harm – and they want accountability from tech giants

What parents can do

SPECIAL STAR SHINES ON • Mango Groove’s lead singer reflects on 40 years of creating the musical magic that united South Africa during apartheid

They’re two smart cookies! • Twelve years ago Eunice and Adri bought a bankrupt firm for R1, determined to help uplift the community – today they employ 70 women and their cookies are stocked by several major retailers

PYJAMA PARTY • Forget the traditional white dress – this Kuruman bride happily married her soulmate in cosy onesies, with the entire family also kitted out in sleepwear

CHICKEN on the menu • From the BRAAI and STOVETOP to the OVEN and AIR FRYER, one of our all-time favourites gets delicious twists and spicy makeovers

STYLE YOUR SHAPE • The best style starts with the right fit. From apple to hourglass, here are the most flattering cuts, fits and silhouettes that work with your body

Smell the roses • From fresh and fruity to spicy and sultry, the rose is back in full bloom. Here’s our pick of the best rose fragrances

GO FOR GREEN! • Nature’s hue will liven up your home this spring

LITTLE SPARKS OF JOY • Seeking glimmers of happiness, calm and ease can help counteract the effects of daily stress and boost your wellbeing – here's how this phenomenon works

ASK DR LOUISE • Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreleta Park 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za.

8 frequently asked retrenchment questions • It’s a stressful process but you do have options – understanding what they are will make things a lot easier

YOUR STARS

PUZZLES • 15 PAGES OF FUN & GAMES

TV AND MOVIE 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.

PURE INSPIRATION • How one man’s craving for connection sparked the global Parkrun movement

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

Organ donation • We look at how this good deed can mean the difference between life and death

THE TONGUE • Have you ever sucked a lemon or accidentally bitten...