Innholdsfortegnelse for 11-Feb-16 i Drum English

IN THIS issue we feature a polygamist whose life seems to be one big juggle between his career and his three demanding wives. Ukhozi FM’s Ngizwe Mchunu can’t seem to make up his mind which woman he wants to be with. The man is clearly confused, or he wouldn’t have hidden his intention to take a second and third wife from his first spouse. If these three women and their husband were ever to decide on making a movie or reality TV show about this polygamous marriage, they’d make lots of money! On a serious note, you have to wonder what makes a woman who has everything going for her decide to give it all up and become yet another wife to a polygamist. This is even worse in the…

KARABO PARKINS I’m planning to cut down on junk food and eating out and I’ll make use of public transport more often. TSHIRELETSO CHOMA Well, I think I’m going to cut down on buying take-aways and unnecessary shopping. Where else can I save that money? CONSTANCE MOKALAPA I’ll limit my spending in general and definitely stop using my credit card. THABO MOTLHAKO No more parties, no spending money on girls and limiting my smoking habit. LESEDI TSHEBESEBE Go natural and wear less make up. Call only those who call me (save airtime) and visit those who visit me (petrol). Eat out only once a month and buy items with cash instead of on account, and always make sure there are no leftovers after eating! TEBAANI MALESELA Go natural and stop…

“Sphelele also believes that Lindy is using witchcraft on Ngizwe to win him over” IT’S BEEN through the courts, but it seems the battle isn’t over. In fact, it’s intensifying, which must make Ngizwe Mchunu’s home a very unhappy place. Last year, we reported that the Durban High Court had nullified the Ukhozi FM DJ and sangoma’s civil marriage to his third wife, Floda Mthimkhulu (20), and his traditional marriage to wife number two, Lindy Khuzwayo (22) (No fury like a wife scorned, 3 December 2015). This was after his first wife, Sphelele Nxumalo (26), dragged him to court with claims that she had not been consulted when Ngizwe (35) married the other two. The court ruled in her favour and also ordered that she could register their customary marriage…

“I want to do more theatre, a movie and of course go to Hollywood” BACK in the day we had Ntsiki in Generations (Pamela Nomvete) and the manipulative Cherel de Villiers-Haines in Isidingo (Michelle Botes). They were so convincing as villains that the actresses sometimes got a tongue-lashing from members of the public while they were out shopping. It seemed Masasa Mbangeni, who plays the evil Thembeka Shezi-Nyathi in Scandal!, had taken up the baton to follow in Pamela and Michelle’s footsteps with just as much fervour. But now, five years later, Masasa is taking a break from Thembeka. The actress announced her departure from her award-winning role last month, but don’t expect her exit in May to be scandalous. “Her character, Thembeka, remains alive in the Scandal! world. Viewers…

FOOD prices are rising steadily and making a bigger dent in your wallet every month. But there is a way to slow down the steady flow of cash from your budget – comparative shopping. The saying, “look after the cents and the rands will look after themselves” is very true, says Eunice Sibiya, head of FNB Consumer Education. “The price of food is expected to rise by 10 % by mid-year, so if you currently spend R2 000 on household groceries, by June this may have risen to R2 200. The only way to get through 2016 financially sound is to become proactive with your budget and every single purchase that you make. It’s often the small and unplanned purchases that end up blowing your budget,” she adds. Eunice says…

NAME: Kebalilela Nage AGE: 23 OCCUPATION: Production assistant FROM: Cosmo City, Joburg KEBALILELA’S STORY “Since I have a size 38 E/F cup bust, I struggle to find bras and the right look for meetings and work in general. I generally look overweight but I have a tiny waist. At work we can dress how we want but this leads me to go for the tomboy look, as I struggle to find that professional look.” KEBALILELA’S REACTION “I really had a fun time! Clothes that I would never pick out for myself looked good on me. I felt like a top model and, overall, the experience was amazing.” DAZZLE IN WHITE A black jacket and striking jewellery give your white pants office cred. PERFECT FIT A fitted top worn with a…

Q HER SEX DRIVE IS LOW My wife and I have been married since 2006. Back then we were intimate five times a day but that changed after we had our first child last year. She also had three miscarriages and opted for a contraceptive implant after our child was born. Our intimacy has been cut down to once a week, if at all. It’s gotten better after removing the implant but what can I do to make her love lovemaking again? HORNY HUBBY A You and your wife were blessed with a very active sex for quite a while and I’m glad that it has indeed improved after your wife had the implant removed. Now that you’ve become proud parents, it might not be possible for your wife to…

THE PLUNGING rand and the ongoing drought in the country mean that the costs of food, water and electricity, rent and trans-port are on the increase. Saving money seems impossible and it gets depressing every time you open your wallet to make yet another payment. But all is not lost. By being careful with your rands and cents and knowing how and where to cut back, you’ll be surprised at how much you can save every month. Orpah Nkosi, a receptionist from Joburg, did just that. “I used to get a toasted sandwich and a cool drink from our staff canteen every day. Then I sat down and worked out that it was costing me nearly R400 a month!” she explains. Orpah started making her own sandwiches – which were…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Tau (RAPULANA SEIPHEMO) tells Tebogo it’s time to take a stand. The inyanga issues a grim warning to the Phakades. Xolelwa realises she’s been tricked. Karabo makes an impassioned plea to the elders. Lucy is furious about the police coming to search the house. Gadaffi is shocked by what he walks in on at his home. ISIDINGO Lincoln discovers Katlego was behind shutting down the cigarette pipeline. Calvin is given a memory stick that may have belonged to Frank. Katlego (KGOMOTSO CHRISTOPHER) and Nina consider a truce. Sam and Bradley give friendship another shot. Katlego finds help from a surprising source. Calvin struggles to focus on his quest to find Frank’s killer. SCANDAL! Lindiwe crosses a line, but is frustrated when that’s as far as it goes.…

“Reality TV is big - that’s what people want to see” HOST WITH THE MOST We’ll be glued to our screens for the next few weeks as “Lungsta” walks us through the first season of The Voice South Africa. Not only will he manage contestants’ feelings in the wings, but he’ll also calm nerves as the wannabe singers take the stage. His previous presenting work as a Channel O VJ, as well as hosting both seasons of Big Brother Mzansi, should see him do well with this gig! GETTING PERSONAL Lungile, who married his sweetheart last year, loves fish, macaroni and samp – although not all at once! During his downtime, he enjoys watching movies and chilling out. And the best advice he’s been given? “You are only as good…

MALE chauvinists are quick to say that mathematics isn’t a “girl’s subject”, but this maths boffin always knew she’d be involved with numbers and formulas in one way or another. She just didn’t know how far they’d eventually take her. All the way, as it turns out: she’s the first black South African woman to obtain a PhD in mathematics education. We speak to Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng about her journey to achieving this impressive accolade. As well as a professor the 49-year-old mother of five is Vice Principal of Research and Innovation at the University of South Africa (Unisa). She is also a B2 NRF-rated scientist, an indication of considerable international recognition by her peers. The University of Cape Town has announced that she will become it’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor for…

THERE’S an old saying that when you eat from the pot it will rain on your wedding day. At this particular wedding it’s clear that both the groom and the bride took that advice, if the sunny weather with blue skies are anything to go by. And the good weather seems to be the perfect excuse for the guests to dress to impress. They’ve certainly turned it out! We are at the Old Apostolic Church in Comptonville, south of Johannesburg, to witness the wedding of TV actress Bubu Mazibuko and her partner, Langa Masina. Bubu is renowned for her roles in Gazlam and the internationally acclaimed film Mandela: The Long Walk to Freedom. A range of thrilled celebrity guests have descended on the tiny hall, including newlyweds Zizo and Mayihlome…

NOT TOO long ago, TYRA BANKS opened up about her struggle to conceive on her canned show FABLife. But what she didn’t tell the world was that she had approached a surrogate for help. The former America’s Next Top Model (ANTM) creator recently revealed that she and her photographer boyfriend, ERIK ASLA – whom you might recognise from ANTM – are now the proud parents of a baby boy. “The best present we worked and prayed so hard for is finally here. He’s got my fingers and big eyes and his daddy Erik’s mouth and chin,” the former supermodel gushed on social media. The 42-year-old business mogul has had five failed in vitro fertilisation treatments in the past. Now that ANTM has ended following 22 seasons, and her show FABLife…

HER STAR is rising higher and higher and it seems it’ll soon be in a galaxy all of its own. Late last year, it was announced that actress NOMZAMO MBATHA had joined the PUMA SA family as an ambassador (Nomzamo’s fancy footwear, 19 November 2015), and the gorgeous star recently shot her first public relations and in-store photos for their Spring/Summer16 range. “The whole concept is exciting as it’s about showcasing the street style of the brand – how you can convert your sports gear into everyday wear,” she told us. “PUMA has done this brilliantly, especially with their collaboration with Rihanna, whose fashion sense knows no bounds.” She adds that the range is fresh, out of the box and really takes sports and lifestyle to the next level. “I…

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The uThukela Municipality’s decision to offer bursaries to 16 needy young women who they refer to as “maidens” goes against women’s rights. Are we saying that if you’re a woman in South Africa, your virginity can determine your aca demic success? l don’t think so. Staying pure until marriage should be an individual’s choice, not something determined by society. We live in a society that expects girls to remain virgins, while not imposing the same expectations on boys. From a rights point of view, this kind of prerequisite is problematic. S TSHINGILANE, SOWETO SET YOUR OWN COURSE Often people allow where they come from to conclude where they are destined to be. Yes, you might come from a family where no one went to university or was successful, but that…

HE IS a player of note, it’s said, and girls apparently find him irrestible. But now the former Generations actor seems to be paying the price for his charming, but deceitful, ways. Just a few weeks ago, we wrote about an abortion scandal involving Anga Makubalo and his pregnant ex-girlfriend (More baby mama drama, 14 January), who is known as Nonkululeko. However, we have learnt the reason behind the Qina hitmaker’s desire to avoid having another child. Including the three-year-old son he shares with his ex, Maggie, Anga also impregnated his Botswana girlfriend Roselyn April last year. They now have a one-month-old daughter. “He is freaking out because Roselyn just gave birth to his baby during the festive season,” a source reveals. And she seems to be enjoying motherhood –…

“The level of concern is high, as is the level of uncertainty” SHE WAS over the moon when the doctor told her the news: After giving birth to three boys, Gleyse Kelly da Silva was finally pregnant with a girl. But seven months later her joy turned to horror when an ultrasound showed there was something very wrong with her baby. The doctor pointed out that her daughter’s head was much smaller than it should have been, indicating that the brain wasn’t developing properly. More tests followed and after sleepless nights she received a conclusive diagnosis: Her child had a rare and incurable congenital condition known as microcephaly, literally meaning “small head”. “I’d never even heard of it before,” says Gleyse (27), a toll booth attendant from Recife, Brazil. Doctors…

THE MERE mention of his name once commanded respect and praise. When Bonginkosi “Zola” Dlamini (38) hosted his own magazine show, Zola 7, which aired on SABC1 between 2002 and 2010, he became a real role model. Many saw him as a hero out to help improve the lives of ordinary South Africans. At the height of his career, he seemed to have the world at his feet: a successful music and television career, a clothing line and high-profile endorsements such as a United Nations Children’s Fund Goodwill Ambassadorship. But despite, his flourishing career, Zola’s life soon began to unravel. This was the star who loudly spoke out against the abuse of women and other social ills, while allegedly committing these privately. So what happened to him? DRAMA started to…

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“Find yourself a man who appreciates you for who you are” Q I’M STILL WAITING TO BECOME HIS WIFE I’ve been dating a guy for eight years. During this time he had a cultural marriage with another woman because of his religion. He keeps saying he loves me and wants to make me his second wife because we share a child. I love him but want to leave as I don’t think he’s serious about me, and feel that his family won’t accept me because of his religion. Please help. AD, E-MAIL AI agree with you. He would’ve married you already if that was his intention, and if his religion wasn’t an issue. However, he’s serious about having two relationships to suit his needs and I’m sure he means it…

LET’S face it: men are sexual creatures. After surveying many men, experts have found that the best ways of surprising them in the bedroom generally involve lingerie and sex – but there are some other things that can add fuel to the fire. Here are some suggestions: 1 DO SOMETHING NEW Reinvigorating your romantic routines can revive the physical vibrations you both felt when your love was new – you know, the butterflies in the tummy and sweaty palms, your heart going flip-flop. So, how to bring on that crazy dizziness of love? Here are some fun and sexy ideas: Change your accent. Try out a French or Italian accent when you whisper sweet nothings to him in bed. It doesn’t matter what you say . . . even gibberish…

Cook at home. Getting home late from work makes this difficult, but it can be done with a little effort. Consider cooking in bulk. That way you can divide the food and freeze it for an evening when you are rushed and tired and takeaways seem the only way out. Make your own lunch. You can save quite a lot of money by making and taking your own lunch to work. And it doesn’t have to be drab and nasty either. Use leftovers from your supper. They will be twice as interesting and tasty as the toasted sandwich or meal-of-the-day you were planning to buy at three times the price. Cut down on buying coffees. It’s great to meet friends over coffee at the local café or coffee shop during…

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 18 FEB Networking Mercury moves into your sign, right up the street of an Aquarius who wants to promote his/her latest brainwave or canvas for a humanitarian cause. You’ll feel at home as part of the group, so surround yourself with people. As it is, with pleasure-seeking Venus joining the ranks, the scene is set for a socialising week. Someone out there might even catch your heart’s attention. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 13, 25, 24, 5, 33, 39 PISCES 19 Feb – 20 Mar Hanging out with friends might have kept you occupied during the last couple of weeks. Should you feel a bit overwhelmed, this is a good week to escape the social scene. You might want to go on a retreat or just spend some…

1. IN WHICH CITY WAS A “ZUMA MUST FALL” POSTER RECENTLY HUNG UP ON THE SIDE OF A BUILDING? A. Durban B. Joburg C. Pretoria D. Cape Town 2. NAME THE CAPITAL CITY OF RWANDA A. Harare B. Luanda C. Kigali D. Lusaka 3. IN WHICH COUNTRY IS THE GRAND CANYON LOCATED? A. USA B. Canada C. Australia D. Brazil 4. HOW MANY DAYS ARE IN FEBRUARY THIS YEAR? A. 31 B. 29 C. 28 D. 30 5. HOW MANY BALLON D’OR AWARDS HAS LIONEL MESSI WON? A. Three B. Two C. Four D. Five 6. WHICH SIBLING FROM THE MUSICAL JACKSON CLAN RECENTLY HAD A CANCER SCARE? A. Randy B. Janet C. La Toya D. Jermaine 7. HOW MUCH MONEY IS FORMER IDOLS JUDGE GARETH CLIFF SUING M-NET FOR?…

HIS TENURE as Kaizer Chiefs head coach has divided opinion in the stands. Under his leadership, Amakhosi has entered a period of inconsistency which has lost them their grip on their title defence of the Premier Soccer League (PSL). Giving even more ammunition to those who have doubts about Steve Komphela’s ability as coach, the former Bafana Bafana captain has brought no silverware to Naturena, and it’s looking increasingly likely that the country’s most popular club might have to endure a rare barren campaign. Certainly the league is fast slipping away from them, while the Nedbank Cup will start off with a difficult test against Orlando Pirates* in the first round. So far Komphela has reached two cup finals – the MTN8 and Telkom Knockout – only to finish as…

THEY SAY hell has no fury like a woman scorned. And BLAC CHYNA (27) is proof of that! The former exotic dancer shares a son with rapper Tyga, and has repeatedly attacked Kylie Jenner (18), on social media for her relationship with her baby daddy. Now it seems she’s hooked up with her arch-rival’s brother, ROBERT KARDASHIAN (28). Reclusive Rob is thought to be living with the model after older sister Khloé Kardashian kicked him out of her mansion, where he’s been living for years. Khloé apparently “hit the roof” when she came home to find Tyga’s ex-girlfriend standing in her kitchen with Rob and the rest of the Kardashian clan feels equally betrayed. The hook-up might not be Blac taking revenge, though – apparently Rob made the first move…

KENILWORTH Racecourse in Cape Town was the place to be as horse-racing enthusiasts, celebrities and fashionistas gathered at this year’s J&B Met, with its theme, A Rare Blend. In the main marquee, guests were treated to delicious food, drinks, entertainment, free make-up and hair sessions and even a quick massage. The event brings out even the most reclusive stars, like rapper K.O. He was one of the artists performing in the main marquee. And when he wasn’t rocking the stage, he was enjoying the festivities. Also working at the Met was Selimathunzi presenter LUNGA SHABALALA, who looked as dapper as always. Keeping up with the youngsters in the style stakes was STOAN SEATE in a trendy semi-formal ensemble. Also spotted in the main marquee were Expresso presenters KATLEGO MABOE and…

WE LIVE in a patriarchal society that continues to elevate men’s rights above those of women. The controversy over bursaries offered to girls who remain virgins is a clear example of this. I don’t think the municipality [uThukela Municipality] that came up with this scheme thought the decision through. While it sounds laudable – in a country where many young people can’t afford to pay for tertiary education – this perpetuates sexist behaviour where women are treated like children and told what to do. Why is there no incentive for young men to keep themselves pure? And why are they allowed to behave any way they want, while young girls are told to remain pure? Are they going to test the girls every year to make sure they remain virgins?…

In 2010 Zuma’s son, Duduzane, and the Guptas were part of a group of business people embroiled in a dispute with Anglo American-owned Kumba Iron Ore and steelmaker Arcelor Mittal SA, over the control of a mining licence for a mine belonging to Kumba. The Guptas lost in the ensuing legal battle. In 2010 the state-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) said that it lent R250 million to the Guptas’ Oakbay Resources and Energy to buy a uranium and gold mine because it was about to be closed under previous management at the cost of 2 400 jobs. The IDC converted the loan into a stake in Oakbay. President Zuma has since announced that the Government intends constructing nuclear power stations, which will cost the state over R1 trillion to finalise.…

WHAT IS ZIKA? It’s a tropical disease that takes its name from the Zika Forest in Uganda where it was first identified by scientists in the 1940s. Its symptoms include fever, rash, joint ache and pink eye. Hospitalisation rates for the disease have been low and there have been no reported deaths. However, the virius is thought to pose a severe risk for pregnant women, particularly those in their first trimesters. Evidence suggests that it might be the reason thousands of babies in Brazil have been born with microcephaly, a rare congenital defect that causes stunted brain and head growth. HOW DO YOU GET ZIKA? It’s thought that the disease is spread mainly by mosquitoes belonging to the Aedes aegypti species, which also spread other viruses such as dengue, West…

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STYLISH WAFFLES WITH COFFEE MOUSSE Invest in a waffle maker and use it to spoil your loved one with desserts – and breakfasts. PREPARATION: 15 MINCOOKING: 15 MINCHILLING: 2 HRSSERVES 6 375 ml (1½ cups) flour5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder3 eggs180 ml (¾ cup) caster sugar180 g butter, melted10 ml (2 tsp) vanilla essence COFFEE MOUSSE 225 g dark chocolate45 ml (3 tbsp) water60 ml (¼ cup) strong coffee2 eggs, separated45 ml (3 tbsp) caster sugar250 ml (1 cup) cream 1 In a bowl, sift flour and baking powder together. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add melted butter and vanilla. Mix well. 2 Add the sifted flour mixture to the egg mixture and mix well. Make sure no lumps form. 3…

“It’s up to you to be aware of triggers around you” Q I CAN’T STOP SMOKING I’m a 30-year-old man addicted to tobacco smoking. Please help me. I want to stop because I can’t sleep or do anything without a cigarette on my lips. MELUSI, E-MAIL A Nicotine dependence is one of the most common addictions worldwide. Nicotine dependence produces physical and mood-altering effects in your brain. It also damages the small and large blood vessels, body tissues and organs, which can lead to heart attack, stroke and various types of cancers. In your case the nicotine dependence requires professional intervention. By further questioning, you can get to the root cause and deal with it. When you stop smoking you’ll experience withdrawal symptoms that include irritability and anxiety, so a…

A few years back, when I was living the rock star life, our band got invited to play at the Grahamstown Arts Festival. Being an independent, struggling band, we had little money to sort out our transportation for the journey. We ended up opting for our drummer’s ancient Land Rover. I’m sure it was one of the original ones that had WW2 plane parts in them. We knew we had a very long and tedious drive ahead of us, so we left a day earlier than planned to ensure that we would make it to the festival in time. It was end of June, during a winter that was particularly cold and wet. We were half way up Sir Lowry’s Pass when the back door of the Landy popped open.…

TROUBLE, affliction, suffering and pain are a part of life. In Luke 17:1, the Bible tells us that offences are inevitable. We need to therefore learn how to prepare for the inevitable. All mankind experiences troubles in different ways and times in their lives and they all have their way of handling them. Some choose ungodly, unhealthy or unhelpful ways of dealing with trouble. Some unfortunately suffer the impact of trouble as sudden sickness, depression or, in extreme cases, even death whether through suicide or sudden death that has been triggered by stress. FOLLOW GOD’S WAY We need to look at handling trouble the biblical way. The normal thing to do when we go through trouble is to be depressed or sad, but the Bible advises us to have an…

“You know we’ve tried too hard for a baby” THE HARD rain pelted the roof of the Audi. Raindrops slapped against the windshield, obscuring Valentina’s vision of the road. But her mind wasn’t on the rain or the road. On this day of love, 14 February, which was also her birthday, she was thinking about a man who had a heart of stone. And Valentina didn’t want anything to do with a man’s heart. It had been almost two months since Bongani had abandoned her. Thinking of him made Valentina feel like spitting. How could love so easily turn into hate and anger? The rain still fired pellets at the windshield. She glanced at the digital clock on the dashboard and cursed the slow traffic. She was going to be…

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“His problems are deeper than they appear. He needs help” IT’S AN age-old story: a former star falls on hard times due to his inability to handle the celebrity lifestyle. And, by all accounts, yet another South African artist has indeed hit rock bottom, with nothing to show for his former life of fame and fortune. Former gospel and Afro-pop hit-maker Lesego Reetseng might just be out of the music game for good. Over the past few years, reports have suggested that he’s a shadow of his former self; the excessive parties and drinking have taken their toll. Things allegedly became so bad that music bosses deserted him and event organisers stopped making bookings for him. As a result, he now lives in poverty, reportedly in the cramped back room…

IT’S BEEN hailed as the greatest Twitter war (twar) of all time – and rightfully so! Just when we thought KANYE WEST had stopped dissing ex-girlfriend AMBER ROSE to focus on finally finishing his upcoming album, he picked an epic fight with Amber’s ex, WIZ KHALIFA. The Twitter tirade started when Kanye announced he’d be renaming his forthcoming album (yet again) from Swish to Waves, which angered Wiz. “Please don’t take the wave,” the See You Again rapper tweeted. “Max B is the wavy one. He created the wave. There is no wave without him [sic].” Max B is a Harlem rapper best known for his Public Domain and Million Dollar Baby series of mixtapes, and popularising the term “wavy” as slang in hip-hop circles. Not happy to be publicly…

FORMER Live AMP presenter PHILA MAZIBUKO has reportedly fallen on hard times. In December last year, it was reported that the actor was almost arrested for allegedly stealing goods at a petrol station in Midrand. He denied the allegations and said he was the one who called the cops because of the treatment he received at the petrol station. Apparently, his emotional state has been in steady decline ever since. The television personality’s father passed away last year, and it appears there is some suspicion that it wasn’t a natural death. It is said that Phila broke down while talking about his father’s death with friends at the ANC’s 104th birthday celebrations in Rustenburg last month. “He just broke down saying he knows his father’s killers,” says one of the…

IT’S refreshing to attend an awards show where things go off without a glitch. And, thanks largely to the sponsors, Kia Motors, the SABC Summer Song of the Year 2015/16 festivities was that type of event. Held at the rip-roaring motorbike venue, World of Yamaha, in Sandton, the awards ceremony was packed with some of Jozi’s hottest stars, including controversial songbird KELLY KHUMALO. NATHI MANKAYI was the star of the show because his infectious tune, Nomvula, was voted the SABC Radio Summer Song of 2015. He walked away with R150 000 in cash and a cool Kia motor vehicle. While mingling at the do, we spotted actress-turned-wedding-planner SOPHIE NDABA in the company of a well-dressed hunk. However, when we approached her for comment about him she firmly but politely turned…

ONE OF the most prestigious horse-racing events is also one of the top social gatherings in the country, and this year’s J&B Met was no exception. Celebrities and mortals flocked to Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town dressed to the nines in honour of this year’s theme: A rare blend. It seemed like lace and tulle in all colours were the most popular fabric choices. Singer NANDI MNGOMA blossomed in a floral cropped top and high-waisted lace detail skirt by designer Inga Madyibi. Also opting for the floral/lace combo were actress KHANYA MKANGISA and 5FM DJ TUMI VOSTER. We loved their tulle dresses with subtle lace detail. Showing some serious leg was the gorgeous LALLA HIRAYAMA in a breathtaking David Tlale minidress with cape. Also turning heads was bootylicious BOITY THULO…