Innholdsfortegnelse for 26 March 2015 i Drum English

WHILE WE can all agree that finally being classified as middle class is a worldwide aspiration, we must also accept that it is not without its challenges. In South Africa the middle class is the most taxed and publicly underserviced sector. We pay for our own housing, healthcare, education and security. In addition, we must also pay for transport and insurance policies. On top of all this, the black middle class – which surpassed the white middle class in size some years ago – is also “highly aspirational”.This is highlighted by its copious consumption patterns. We not only love to keep up with the Khumalos, we have an insatiable urge to surpass them in every way. Then you also need to take what I call “black tax” into account. This…

Most recently the carnage on our roads claimed the lives of Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane and his two protectors. Does the Government need a different approach to road safety and do we need more than just the Arrive Alive campaign? CASEY FREDERICKS, ELDORADO PARK NO The Government has done a lot to inform the public about road safety and the dangers of driving under the influence. It’s people’s ignorance that leads to these tragic accidents. We are all informed of the rules of the road and what the law says regarding being intoxicated and driving. It’s now up to the people to ensure that they abide by the law. TARYN JOSEPH, WHITERIDGE NO The driver must’ve been nervous, hence the decision to turn at that point. He…

THESE two are among SA’s top video DJs, and are testament to the saying, “there’s no buddy like a brother.” So much so that they’ve each put their future careers in the other one’s capable hands. DJ/VJ duo, Promise (28) and Prince Sibanda (30), who go by the name PS DJz, have taken the country’s music scene by storm. If their latest single, Sgubhu Samasheleni, is anything to go by, the brothers are a force to be reckoned with. DRUM first meets the brothers at one of their gigs in KwaZulu-Natal. Both are dressed in blackT-shirts and blue jeans, and they also sport similar haircuts and nerd glasses. At first glance one could easily mistake the two for twins, even more so because they have similar mannerisms. On the decks…

MODERN RUM AND RAISIN CARAMEL CHEESECAKE PREPARATION: 20 MIN COOKING: 1 HR CHILLING: 2 HRS MAKES 24 SQUARES BASE 100 g almonds, toasted and chopped 90 g butter, cut into cubes 180 ml (²/ ³ cup) flour 80 ml (¹/ ³ cup) caster sugar CHEESECAKE 250 g cream cheese 250 ml (1 cup) caster sugar 3 eggs 1 egg yolk 5 ml (1tsp) vanilla essence pinch of salt CARAMEL 250 ml (1 cup) caster sugar 30 ml (2 tbsp) water 30 ml (2 tbsp) rum 30 ml (2 tbsp) butter 250 ml (1 cup) cream 60 ml (¼ cup) raisins Preheat the oven to 160 °C and line a baking dish with baking paper. 1 BASE Place almonds, butter, flour and sugar in a blender and blitz until the mixture…

E-mail Dr Nomteto at doctor@drum.co.za or SMS the keywords DR NOMTETO, followed by your question and name to 34926. Each SMS (160 characters) costs R2. MY PERIOD PROBLEM I’m 22 and last year I had the contraceptive injection. I had to stop because I had no period for five months. I went to the clinic and they gave me a pill. My periods have returned - but haven’t stopped. I’m tired of going to the clinic because they’ll just give me a pill without explaining what’s wrong. ANONYMOUS, E-MAIL DR NOMTETO ANSWERS The hormone injection makes your body “think” you’re pregnant, which is why you don’t get your monthly period. The repeat date must be adhered to, whether it’s two or three months. If you miss the repeat date, the…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Tau is shocked by what he finds. Namhla thinks she’s won when Ms Chauke is asked to leave the school. Cosmo rushes to the airport to stop Amira from making her getaway. Lucy asks Gog’ Flo (IVY NKUTHA) to help fix the mess she’s made. Mazwi finally does something right, but will it come back to bite him? Gadaffi lets Tommy get a taste of his own medicine. Lucy suggests a makeover to help the woman she hurt. Nolwazi is taken aback by the change in Amira. SCANDAL! Lindiwe is forced to take a risk. Kitso (THUSO MBEDU) finally gets what she wants, but hates herself for getting it. A video is the cause of great anguish and bitter disappointment in the Ngema house. Lucas successfully puts…

WHAT’S better than refreshing your home with a coat of paint in a hot new colour? In celebration of summer, Prominent Paints is giving five lucky readers a chance to win Primalex paint and paint accessory hampers worth R2 000 each. Glossy and durable, Primalex Gloss Enamel is available in five new colours: cream, peach, golden brown, white and black. It’s lead-free, easy to apply. Available in a 5-litre tin,it’s suitable for interior and exterior use. Primalex Paradise – a matte PVA paint for interior or exterior cement plaster surfaces – is water-based, so it gives off very little odour and dries quickly.There are many colours in the range, including but not limited toTropical Blue, Garden Green, Rosy Peach and Toffee Beige. It’s lead-free and comes in 5-litre and 20-litre…

WHAT YOUR FRIENDS WON’T TELL YOU: You’re not a team player. You’re good at initiation but can’t always follow through. Patience is not your virtue. Not being a good listener, you have the tendency to butt in. You hate to lose – lose out, lose face or lose a game. You’re a hothead, who’s quick to get angry. There’s only one way – your way.…

Loyal fans will be happy to see the 25-year-old in action, and we hope he performs his brand new banging club track, Five More Hours. The electro-pop hit is a remix of DJ Deorro’s Five Hours. We’re glad we’ll get the chance to see him – Chris was told he wouldn’t be allowed to perform in Canada to promote his Between the Sheets tour. Apparently his 2009 conviction for assaulting Rihanna was the reason he was denied entry there. Speaking of RiRi, Breezy has given his blessing to The Wolf of Wall Street star Leonardo DiCaprio, who’s rumoured to be dating his former squeeze. “I just tip my hat. I’m not a hater. I’m not envious, I don’t feel jealous. Do your thing. I can’t have it all, brotha.” Weeks…

DID YOU KNOW? A magnet is an object that attracts other magnetic materials such as iron and nickel. However, other materials such as plastic and wood aren’t attracted to magnets. They are known as nonmagnetic materials. THOUSANDS of years ago people discovered special stones that attracted iron objects.They called them lodestones and believed they had magical powers. It must have seemed like magic that a stone could attract iron objects without even touching them. Today we know the power of magnets lies in the magnetic field around them.This power is known as magnetism and it’s this field that causes articles containing magnetic material – such as iron – to be attracted to (or repelled by) a magnet. WHAT IS A MAGNET? A magnet is one of the few things on…

THE READING “Hey,” says Ntando’s friend Sam. “If you stick out your tongue I can read your personality.” Ntando promptly sticks out his tongue. Sam says: “I can tell from your tongue that you’re really gullible” MONEY-SAVER A lady went to a psychiatrist complaining of a phobia. “Every time I lie down on my bed, I get this terrible fear that there is something underneath,” she says. “I’ve never heard of such a phobia but like all phobias, it can be treated,” the psychiatrist assures her. “However, it will likely take about 20 sessions,” “Okay, how much is each session?” asks the lady. “It’s R80 a session but trust me, it’s worth it,” says the psychiatrist. When the lady doesn’t come back, the psychiatrist gives her a call. “How come…

THE women of Ivory Park, east of Johannesburg, are resting easier these days.Thanks to the diligence and effective efforts of the police, a man has been sentenced to more than 1 500 years in prison for a five-year rape and hijacking spree that began in 2007. The man, Albert Justice Morake, is one of South Africa’s worst serial rapists – he was found guilty of 144 criminal charges, including 30 counts of rape. Handing down his sentence, Judge Rean Strydom noted that Morake was unlikely to be rehabilitated due to his constant denial of the crimes and his lack of remorse. The ruthless 35-year-old rapist operated in the areas around Tembisa and Pretoria. He hijacked women and sometimes couples at gunpoint. In the latter cases, he tied up the man…

SINCE its premiere at the beginning of the year, American television network Fox’s hot drama series Empire has become the talk of the town. Not only are people discussing the gripping storyline about a hip-hop music and entertainment company, but also the number of A-listers who have appeared in the series, as well as those who have some sort of beef with the creator’s new show. Rapper and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs is the latest celeb to bash the hit show’s concept – even going as far as threatening writer and creator Lee Daniels and Fox with a multi-million dollar lawsuit for “stealing” his life story. “They basically are detailing everything I had to go through: the shootouts, working with Timbaland and divas going to prison,” he said in an…

HOURS after ROBIN THICKE and rapper PHARRELL WILLIAMS lost their copyright case against Marvin Gaye’s family, Robin threw himself a bash to celebrate his 38th birthday. The party started off at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood before moving to his house. He kept his guests entertained with exotic dancers and girls rolling around in hamster balls. Robin and Pharrell were ordered to pay the Marvin Gaye estate about R70 million because their 2013 hit, Blurred Lines, is apparently similar to Marvin’s 1977 hit Got to Give It Up. Robin and Pharell each made R50 million from the song.…

SHE’S known for being fashion-forward and has even snared several awards for her fashion sense. But recently, RIHANNA seems to be pushing the envelope so far her fans are wondering if it’s still on the table. In recent weeks, the singer has been spotted in baggy outfits that have surpassed even her most-daring outfits to date: from mud-stained jeans, oversized jackets and fluffy sandals to those massive Alexander Wang boots. Could this be the evolution of Rihanna the fashionista or could it be just a phase? Either way, she’s seemed to have put her glamour girl image on hold.…

THEY come in all shapes and sizes and can be dressed up – and even down. This item of clothing is always certain to cause an uproar or even a protest or two. Fake or not, love it or hate it, fur coats are on trend to become the must-have accessory for winter. Now even Tinseltown’s celebutots are furrier than their teddy bears. KIM KARDASHIAN and Kanye West’s daughter, NORTH WEST, was almost swallowed by her giant brown furry coat during an outing in New York City. But Kim wasn’t about to be outdone by her 19-month-old fashionista. The reality TV star donned a selection of pricey fur coats at the recently held Paris Fashion Week. We loved the pink one, which she paired with a white fur stole and…

Write to us at PO Box 653284, Benmore 2010, e-mail us at letters@drum.co.za or SMS 32113 RENAMING NORTH WEST It’s so irresponsible of North West Premier Supra Mohumapelo to raise the idea of renaming the province after the late former SACP General Secretary Moses Kotane, whose remains were brought home recently for a proper burial. I think everything can be named after a person, but not a province. I wonder if he sat down and thought this through. I don’t even think this is an honour to this warrior.There are so many things they can name after him – national roads, government buildings, parks, but not a province. That’s unacceptable. L WA GA-MPHAHLELE, MARALALENG WHEN IT KILLS TO LOVE Rapper Flabba died recently and I find it amazing how many…

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CRUSHED POTATO SALAD WITH YOGHURT DRESSING PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 35-40 MIN SERVES 4 700 g baby potatoes 45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil 15 ml (1 tbsp) coarse salt DRESSING 60 ml (¼ cup) mayonnaise 60 ml (¼ cup) Greek yoghurt 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice 7 ml (1½ tsp) caster sugar salt and freshly ground pepper SALAD 100 g mixed lettuce leaves 4 eggs, soft-boiled salt and freshly ground pepper Preheat the oven to 190 °C. 1 Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet. 2 Drizzle the oil over and mix well. 3 Sprinkle the coarse salt over and bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden and done. Shake the baking sheet occasionally so the potatoes brown all over. 4 When the potatoes are done, crush them…

AMONG the many lessons I have learnt through managing HIV infection is the power of the mind. Many people do not realise that you hold the key to this power, whether your intentions are good or bad. I’m sure you’re familiar with the popular saying “I’m losing my mind”. It pains me that with all the information at our disposal, most people still “lose” their minds once HIV infection is confirmed. What if I told you that you are much more than your mind? Some might believe that the mind is running the show, but that becomes a fact only because you have trained your mind to take charge.Your mind is a tool for you to use in any way you choose. Imagine if everything you wished for in your…

Need advice? E-mail sisdolly@drum.co.za or SMS the keyword SIS DOLLY followed by your question and name to 32113. Each SMS (160 characters) costs R1. AM I A BAD PERSON? I’m 20 and have a 22-year-old boyfriend. His family wants to meet me, but I’m very shy. I’m afraid of what they’ll think because I don’t talk much. Am I a bad person because I’ve refused to meet them? P, WESSELSBRON SIS DOLLY ANSWERS You’re not a bad person, but it does seem a little tiresome. You’re beginning to realise you’ve caused so much hype and you’re concerned you won’t measure up to their expectations. The only way to put a stop to this is to step up and meet his family. What usually happens at these initial meetings is that…

DOING BUSINESS WITHOUT A BAKKIE I want to start a business recycling boxes and bottles but I don’t have a bakkie/van. How can I lanch this project without transport? TINTSWALO, SMS JOSHUA ANSWERS I’m not sure if you plan to recycle your boxes and bottles for private sector companies or for government. If you plan to do so for the latter, you’ll be happy to know that the financing of waste management (including recycling) is a concern for many municipalities. South Africa recently signed a Green Economic Accord that stipulates active national investment in the green economy. The Minister of Economic Development, Ebrahim Patel, asserted that the green economy can create a large numbers of jobs, provide a spur for industrialisation and help create a sustainable future. If you play…

BEST MOVIES OF THE WEEK ELELWANI DRAMA (Mzansi Thursday 23:30) A young woman returns to her family in the rural countryside to introduce her boyfriend. Her family refuse to accept their union because they’ve promised her hand to the king. Starring VUSI KUNENE. THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO CRIME DRAMA (e.tv Friday 21:00) Journalist Mikael Blomkvist (DANIEL CRAIG) is asked to investigate a woman’s disappearance. Meanwhile, he’s being investigated by a tattooed female computer hacker. TAXI COMEDY (e.tv Saturday 19:30) A clumsy New York undercover cop, who’s a terrible driver, has had a series of traffic incidents that have caused him to lose his licence – not to mention making him the laughing stock of his department. Following a lead in his case, he hails a pimped-out cab that…

1. WHICH PROTEAS CRICKETER HOLDS THE WORLD RECORD FOR THE FASTEST ODI 50, 100 AND 150 RUNS? A. Farhaan Behardien B. David Miller C. Hashim Amla D. AB de Villiers 2. WHAT’S THE COLOUR OF THE EFF’S UNIFORM? A. Green B. Red C. Blue D. Black 3. WHICH VITAMIN, FOUND IN FRUIT LIKE ORANGES, CAN BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM? A. Vitamin C B. Vitamin D. C. Vitamin E D. Vitamin K 4. SODIUM CHLORIDE IS THE SCIENTIFIC NAME FOR . . .? A. Pepper B. Chilli C. Table salt D. Iron 5. WHICH EUROPEAN COUNTRY IS MOST FAMOUS FOR ITS WATCHES AND CLOCKS? A. Switzerland B. Spain C. France D. Austria 6. ON AVERAGE, HOW MANY HAIRS DOES A PERSON LOSE PER DAY? A. 10 B. 20 C. 50 D.…

I DON’T think anyone can understand the depth of my heartbreak at this very moment, except God himself, because I believe God knows our true hearts.We can’t hide our emotions from Him. I met a man last year and we were friends for almost six months before we took things to the next level. He was the kindest and most humble man I’ve ever met. He showed me love in ways I thought were never even possible – I felt so close to him that it scared me sometimes. I know at some point he actually felt the same way. He’d say he gets scared sometimes – scared he’d disappoint me or push me away, and those are things he never wanted to do to me. I always replied that…

WHEN a director pulled her out of rehearsals for a commercial she was shooting, he gave her just five minutes to read through a script for an audition. Far from being intimidated, the 24-year-old beauty aced it and before she knew it she was cast as the female lead in Mzansi’s first-ever dance movie, Hear Me Move. It turned Bontle Modiselle into a movie star overnight, and she hasn’t looked back because a bright new future beckons. She popped into the DRUM offices to chat about her newfound fame and the advice she gets from her older sister, Refilwe, who has made a name for herself as a television presenter and sought-after model. Bontle, who is clad in a black polka-dot dress and black sandals, oozes confidence as she flashes…

THERE’S no reason kids should be going to school hungry, actress VIOLA DAVIS has said in an interview with Glamour Magazine. She was speaking out about her work with the Hunger Is campaign conducted by the Safeway Foundation, an American organisation that works with the entertainment industry to highlight social problems, and for which she’s helped raise over R450 million. “This is the richest country in the world [America]. Food is something that everyone should have. It just is,” she said. Today she’s the wealthy star of How to Get Away with Murder, but Viola’s passion for this worthy cause stems from her own poor background and hungry childhood. “Food was never guaranteed at our home,” she revealed. The 49-year-old actress recalls how she had to look through rubbish bins…

THE only thing I’ve ever wished for is the opportunity to study. Lord knows I’ve tried everything to be able to do that, without success. I also have a family to look after. I’ve asked God, “Why do I have to live this life?” Don’t get me wrong, I love my family. But there were times where ending my life seemed like a solution for me, as the pain I’ve been through has been too much. Today, I’m a leaf that floats on a river with no direction or destination. I don’t know where I’m going, but I won’t give up on my dreams. We’ve just observed International Women’s Day. My daily prayer to all young girls out there is this: believe in being independent and being educated as the…

THIS year marks the 21st anniversary of the South African Music Awards (Samas), and it certainly shows that the event has come of age. Rapper CASSPER NYOVEST will have another reason to remember this year’s Samas. The Doc Shebeleza hitmaker scooped no fewer than five nominations, including Best Rap Album and Best Male Artist of the Year. “This makes me so happy – the hard work is paying off,” Cassper told DRUM at the party held to announce the nominees. Meanwhile, songbird SIMPHIWE DANA received two nominations. “It’s great that we older artists are still recognised. If I win these then it will be my eighth and ninth awards, and that will be quite exciting,” she said. Simphiwe also told us how her album, Firebrand, was inspired by her life…

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THE MATTE PUNK LOOK 1 Steadily draw a line from the inner corner of the eye towards the outer corner. If your hand isn’t steady, make soft strokes until you reach the outer eyelid. 2 Extend the line upwards and outwards, tapering the extension towards the tip. 3 Create another straight line outward towards the hairline, also tapering it at the tip. THE SMOKEY PUNK LOOK 1 You can try a funkier, modified smokey eye using a chunky black eye pencil. Draw a thick line on your eyelid and another on your bottom eyelash line. 2 Extend the top line inward towards the bridge of your nose, and then outward towards your hairline. Extend the bottom line in the same way. 3 Use a slanted eyeliner brush to further exaggerate…

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Q I was diagnosed as HIV-positive seven years ago and have been symptom-free ever since. Recently I’ve had recurring oral thrush and don’t have medical aid. I’m aware that the Government provides free antiretroviral treatment, but I am not comfortable with queuing at a state hospital. I’ve heard about clinical trials. Kindly explain what this means and where can I get access to be on a clinical trial. ANONYMOUS, BENONI A A clinical trial is a scientific study of the possible benefits of a new treatment. There’s no guarantee that a medication that works in laboratory tests, or when given to experimental animals, will produce the same results in humans. Strict international guidelines have been developed to be certain that the results of a clinical trial are valid, and to…

Have a problem? E-mail testotherapy@drum.co.za, Tweet us @Testo_DRUM or write to Testo-therapy at DRUM, PO Box 653284, Benmore 2010 SHE HAD SEX TO GET A JOB My wife struggled for three years to find a job, until a month ago. I discovered SMSes between her and the boss about a “great night” spent together. I confronted her and she confessed she did it in order to land the job. I’m disgusted by what she’s done. THABO, E-MAIL BRA MO ANSWERS Marriage sometimes comes with real struggles that force us to think about whether it’s worth being together. I understand you’re hurt and frustrated, but perhaps this isn’t the best time to think about leaving. Take stock of your marriage and discuss the matter further with your partner. Ask the necessary…

ARIES 21 MAR – 19 APR Talkative Mercury moves into your sign this week, increasing your desire to put your point across. You’ll be able to think on your feet and shoot from the hip. Although it might be difficult to restrain yourself, try to refrain from butting in. You’re enthusiastic, full of initiative and likely to be at the forefront of activities. Launching a new project is a great way to use your stimulated mind. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 19, 35, 13, 48, 24, 14 TAURUS 20 Apr – 20 May Competitive Mars moves into your sign towards the end of the week, meaning you’re likely to be unstoppable in terms of getting what you want. Excess could be your downfall, so be careful of overindulgence or spending too much…

IN ONLY a few minutes, you can ensure your family has all the assistance they need to bury you in a dignified way one day. NobesuthuTonyela (28), from Gugulethu in the Western Cape, is an avid DRUM reader who recently took out a DRUM Protector Plan for the day she passes away. “We all know how important it is to have funeral cover.To me, the most important thing is that I can trust my funeral policy to provide for me when I need it to arrange a dignified funeral. I’ve been reading DRUM for years and I trust their DRUM Family Protector Plan.” She says taking out the policy was an easy process. “I took it out over the phone. I just sent them an SMS and the KGA Life…

IF YOU thought a game set in London in 1886 would be boring, guess again! The Order: 1886 introduces players to a unique vision of Victorian-era London where humankind uses advanced technology to battle a powerful and ancient foe. This contrast makes for a beautiful world, one that’s both strange and familiar at the same time. The theme continues for members of The Order itself, who are modern-day versions of King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table. But instead of each new knight creating their own legacy when sworn into the order, they take on the name of an original knight, such as Sir Percival or Sir Galahad. The Order exists for one reason: to battle the Lycans, or werewolves as they’re more commonly known. For centuries the war between…

NOSICELO Matandabuzo, of Elliotdate in the Eastern Cape, has been nominated by one of her Grade 4 learners as an exemplary teacher. “During break we go to borrow books she sources and displays in a corner of the staffroom,” learner Zukisiwe Mqwashele wrote in her letter. “In the morning, she makes sure we eat and in class she ensures we understand the lessons. She even uses her cellphone to find information for us.” “Our school has no electricity or running water – and definitely no technology,” Nosicelo told us. “Our learners walk about 20 km or more to get to school.They cross rivers.” But Putuma Junior Secondary School has been given a big boost since General Motors (GM) came forward to sponsor an iPad lab for the school. “General Motors…

PELLA is not the kind of place visitors fall in love with overnight. It has no awe-inspiring mountain vistas, undulating valleys or placid lakes that elicit admiring comments. It does, however, have an honour to which few rural villages can lay claim – it has given South Africa one of her most illustrious sons. For it is here, in this remote village in the North West, that the political leader extraordinaire Moses Kotane was born. He prompted both Walter Sisulu and Nelson Mandela to declare that without him the ANC could not have grown in stature the way it did. Kotane is credited with narrowing the divide between the ANC and the SACP by persuading youthful firebrands such as Mandela to soften their suspicion of the communists. IT WAS at…

XOLANE HOWARD MNISI Club: Lions Position: Centre Height: 1.86 m Weight: 96 kg Born: 13 July 1989 (age 25), Elukwatini Xolane Howard Mnisi joined the Lions from Griquas on an18-month contract in August 2014 and gained valuable Currie Cup experience at Griquas. He also played for the Cheetahs during the 2014 Super Rugby tournament. Mnisi spent his junior years at the Sharks between 2008 and 2011, then used the Varsity Cup as a platform to showcase his talents with the Madibaz (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University), which attracted interest from the Griquas, who offered him a provincial contract. He then got his first taste of Super Rugby with the Cheetahs before joining the Lions for the 2014 Currie Cup campaign. “The move to the Lions offered me more opportunity to play…

IT’S BEEN a year since GUGU ZULU and LETSHEGO MOSHOEU invited DRUM to witness their big day – the couple pulled out all the stops for their fairytale wedding, which was also featured on SABC3’s Top Billing. Now, one of their latest Instagram pictures shows Gugu posing next to Letshego who’s sporting a visible baby bump. The baby will be the culmination of a loving devotion for Gugu and Letshego who’ve been together for 15 years. Affectionately known as The Fastest Brother in Africa, Soweto-born Gugu also did a stint as presenter of the popular SABC3 motoring show Car Torque. DRUM wishes this lovely pair all the best as they’re about to enter parenthood.…

HELL hath no fury like a woman scorned. And that woman is TINA CAMPBELL of gospel duo Mary Mary. Tina and her husband TERRY CAMPBELL have a reality show in the works, and in one of the trailers it was revealed that the singer shot at and trashed her husband’s car after he admitted to having extramarital affairs. In the teaser, the bullet-riddled car is shown being towed away. “We had some days that were really bad, and the car is a clear indication of a very bad day,” Terry said. “It was my car and she thought I could have been riding around town with other women in it, which wasn’t the case. My wife in her pain wanted to hurt me.”…