Innholdsfortegnelse for 27 August 2015 i Drum English

ABOUT two years ago I attended a magazine conference in Italy. One of the speakers, who was Chinese, jokingly warned delegates that Mandarin would be the most spoken language in the world soon, and that people from other countries should start learning it. I didn’t take this seriously until recently when our Government made similar calls that Mandarin should become one of the languages taught in our schools. Mandarin is China’s main language and is spoken by more than 1.2 billion of the world’s 7 billion people. With China’s rise as a worldwide economic super-power, Mandarin is the language of trade. South Africa is rising as a developing country by forming strategic partnerships on the global stage. Therefore, as a country we can’t afford to lag behind if we want…

THE IMPOSING gates to the up-market security estate west of Johannesburg swing open but despite detailed directions, we still struggle to find our way around the sprawling complex. It truly is a massive estate, and as we drive between impressive mansions it’s easy to see why this is the home of the rich and famous. When we call actress and businesswoman Sophie Ndaba to say we’re lost, she suggests we look for “a house with many cars parked outside”. And, indeed, a few moments later we spot a house with a fleet of cars parked in the driveway. But these are no ordinary cars – there are several Porsche Cayenne 4x4s and Mercedes-Benzes. The owner clearly has a preference for solid German engineering. SHAKING IT OFF We know we are…

BUKIWE Age: 38 Height: 162 cm Weight lost: 23 kg MANY people constantly struggle with their health and weight, no matter how much they try to get into shape. Low-kilojoule and starvation eating plans don’t seem to help. In fact, these kinds of diets can be unhealthy and slow down your body’s metabolism, making it even harder to lose weight. The Diet Everyone Talks About is a carbohydrate-controlled lifestyle programme aimed at improving your metabolism. It’s easy to follow and shows you how to eat well, improve your health and, as a bonus, shed a few kilos. MEET BUKIWE Bukiwe Mgobozi (38) from Centurion was never worried about her weight until the day she saw two grey hairs on her head. She panicked, thinking her weight plus the grey hairs…

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Q NO SEXUAL DESIRE I’m a woman in my 30s and I’m HIVpositive. Since I started my treatment I no longer have the desire for sex with my partner. He’s ready to pay lobolo for me because he loves me and this is putting pressure on our relationship. What can I do to desire him like before? LISTLESS, E-MAIL A If your lack of desire for your partner is linked to the start of your treatment then I suggest you go to a medical practitioner and find out if this is a side effect. If it is, you should ask the health worker or doctor how long you can expect it to last so you can both work within that period and know if this is a temporary part of…

ISIBAYA Fezile is determined to escape Bhekifa (VUSI KUNENE)’s wrath. Sbu completes the ceremony for his late mom and Jabu makes an important offering to the ancestors. Qondi makes another sacrifice to Bhekifa, but he refuses the offer. Jabu feels like his father has failed him. Jabu makes a hasty decision while father and son are reunited. MUVHANGO Mangwashe spills stage blood, Tryphina (MAPHUTI KOMAPE) sees it and is convinced there is a bad omen in the house. Mulalo agrees to Morena’s name change. Morapedi is forced to tell Matshidiso the real events behind the Babalola deal. Mankosi and Thandaza fight over what to do for Imani. Matshidiso tapes Morapedi’s confession. ISIDINGO Nina (KHABONINA QUBEKA) extends an olive branch to the Zondiles but Zukisa and Sizwe find it to be…

SMART WORKER Faced with hard times, a company offers a bonus of R100 to any employee who could come up with a plan to save money. The bonus went to a young man in accounting who suggested limiting future bonuses to R10. EYE FOR AN EYE A mechanic calls one of his customers after his cheque bounces. He yells, “The cheque you sent me to pay your bill came back.” The customer replies, “Well, so did all my car problems that you fixed.” BLASTED A fellow passenger meets an old lady who tells him she’s scared of flying in an aeroplane, so he asks her, “What are you scared of?” She tells him she’s terrified there might be a bomb in the plane. So he tells her, “The chance of…

1. WHICH PARTY’S PARLIAMENTARY OFFICE WAS RECENTLY BURGLED? A. ANC B. DA C. IFP D. EFF 2. WHAT IS THE CAPITAL CITY OF GERMANY? A. Munich B. Berlin C. Frankfurt D. Hamburg 3. GENERAL BANTU HOLOMISA RECENTLY CELEBRATED HIS . . . BIRTHDAY? A. 40th B. 50th C. 60th D. 70th 4. WHICH TEAM IS THE CURRENT HOLDER OF THE RUGBY WORLD CUP TITLE? A. All Blacks B. Wallabies C. Springboks D. Pumas 5. WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON GAS IN EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE? A. Oxygen B. Carbon C. Hydrogen D. Nitrogen 6. WHICH COUNTRY IS THE LARGEST IN AFRICA BY LAND AREA? A. Nigeria B. Algeria C. DRC D. South Africa 7. HOW MANY PLAYERS MAKE UP A CRICKET TEAM? A. 9 B. 10 C. 11 D. 15 8. WHICH…

Check out what some of Mzansi’s celebs had to say in cyberspace . . . AKA @akaworldwide Sometimes I feel like I’m a bit too real for the media. Social media, print media . . . Just media in general. *sigh* its a constant battle. REASONHD @ReasonHD Haters are interesting. very interesting. So much to love in their lives (i assume), yet all their energy is dedicated to hate. Interesting. KATLEGOMABOE @KatlegoMaboe I feel like one episode of #DateMyFamily isn’t enough – we need an omnibus @Mzansimagic tu! Please!!! Tankie!!! LERATOKGANYAGO @leratokganyago leratokganyago retweeted mpilo Ben 10? Do I need to take care of you? If yes. I will pass! POPPY NTSHONGWANA @PoppyIsMyName There’s a man in a lime green suit & an Afro outside the SABC. Do you know…

IT ALL started with a picture and it ended with one too. When South African media darling BONANG MATHEBA hinted online a few months ago about a new love, she suddenly started posting pictures of herself with Nigerian singer D’BANJ. And the rumour mill went into overdrive. Then at the MTV African Music Awards in Durban in July, the hot pair shared a passionate kiss when the Nigerian superstar won an award. The public took the kiss as confirmation of their love affair. Fast forward a few weeks and both parties are singing a different tune, or is that posting different pictures? Recently, D’banj (real name Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo) posted a picture of Nigerian heiress ADAMA INDIMI on his social media profile declaring his love for her on her birthday.…

WHEN it rains, it pours – just ask BUSTA RHYMES. Days after he was arrested for throwing a water bottle at someone in a gym, the 43-year-old is being investigated for threatening to bite a fan at the Black Entertainment Awards in June. Kim Simpson told celeb website TMZ that her friend accidentally bumped into the rapper while dancing at the awards show. They apologised but she says Busta went nuts and said, “I’ll bite you and not that kinda bite” if it happened again. The situation escalated after a photo opportunity went wrong with another star. Busta then allegedly said, “‘Don’t make me slap you” and charged at them. Sounds like the Break Ya Neck rapper needs to take a chill pill!…

IT’S ONLY fitting to celebrate a baby shower with finesse and class and what better venue than a palace? But when expectant mom Fortunate Ncaba was told by her husband and sisters that they’d be having lunch at The Palazzo at Montecasino, Gauteng, little did she know she was going to a palatial party with gifts galore for her and her bundle of joy. “Everything was provided for and I came up with the sailor theme, which was complemented by the colours, décor, as well as the blue and white clothing we were wearing,” Masego Ramodike, Fortunate’s friend and the organiser, tells us. The entire party, down to Fortunate’s lovely frock, was carefully planned by her loved ones. “I felt like a princess,” Fortunate recalls. “I will never forget my…

1 KEEP FRESH In preparation for the warmer days ahead, you might have to up your deodorant game. Remember that a stronger antiperspirant formula lasts the whole day. Opt for a stick deodorant for its staying power and the convenience of carrying it in your sportsbag without it leaking. Top off your scent with a spray-on scent. 2 SCRUB SMOOTH To get the best out of your skin, you need to take good care of it. You might think it’s weird to spend time and money on skincare products, but it is absolutely necessary. Combat ingrown hairs and razor bumps, while ridding your face of impurities that might lead to blocked pores and unsightly pimples, with a face wash that contains micro beads to gently scrub the surface of your…

SOMETHING FISHY PILCHARD SPAGHETTI Spaghetti must be the most popular pasta in the world. It is so easy to prepare and spice up with a simple pasta sauce. PREPARATION: 5 MIN COOKING: 15 MIN SERVES 4-6 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 red chilli, finely chopped 425 g pilchards in tomato sauce 1 x 400 g can butter beans 70 g pitted green olives 300 g spaghetti, cooked shaved Parmesan cheese, to serve 1 Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, and sauté the onion, garlic and chilli for about 3 minutes or until softened. 2 Stir in the pilchards with their sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, and break the fish up with a wooden spoon. 3 Add…

Q MY COMPLEXION HAS BEEN RUINED In 2012 I went for skin treatment and my skin became dark thereafter. My doctor prescribed a white cream which I was supposed to use on the affected areas, but I used it on my whole face and suddenly developed a new complexion. I hate my new skin colour because it does not match my fingers and it embarrasses me. I stay in the sun every day for hours and I’ve tried various types of tanning lotions but it doesn’t help. What can I do to get my colour back? DEPRESSED, E-MAIL A Even though you have a prescription medication, saying it is “a white cream” without a name is not helpful. However, to reverse your present condition, it is actually best for you…

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. Nobesuthu Tonyela (28), from Gugulethu in the Western Cape, is an avid DRUM reader who recently took out a DRUM Family 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…

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HIS RISE TO FAME “Presenting is something that sparked me in my high-school days because classmates used to put me in the forefront as a well-spoken entertainer. They believed I could make a career out of being on TV and speaking. But I would be a liar if I said it was always a dream. This was an opportunity that hit me later in life.” DID YOU KNOW? The hunky TV presenter shows off his ripped bod in a local magazine’s Sexiest SA Men 2015 calendar as Mr December. Talk about Durban’s finest!…

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LIFE is never straightforward; it’s the challenges that help shape and make us who we are. Two potentially devastating events in gospel singer Sphumelele Mbambo’s life tested her dearly, but she didn’t give up. Being told she was not a good singer and being dumped by the man she thought she’d grow old with were hard blows indeed. But the 31-year-old songbird kept her faith. The Iguqulwe hitmaker shares her life story with us, including the bad days, and acknowledges that it was the trials that made her the strong woman she is today. We meet her at her house in KwaMashu, north of Durban, where we’re also joined by her mother, Nobantu (65), and her bubbly son, Snqobile Ntuli (11). They’ve just returned from Sphumelele’s honorary degree graduation from…

‘THE IMPORTANT thing in the games is not winning but taking part,” says the Olympic creed. “The essential thing is not conquering, but fighting well.” A noble sentiment, but not a very real one. There’s just too much money in sports these days, especially if you are on the winning side. Large financial returns place a lot of pressure on participants, and this has led to an increase in doping among South Africa’s athletes. As prize money and endorsement rewards increase, so does the abuse of performance-enhancing drugs. AT HOME In the last year, 44 South African athletes tested positive for drugs, according to the latest annual reports by the SA Institute for Drug Free Sports (Saids). Two 2015 Comrades Marathon top-10 finishers are facing the possibility of losing their…

A YOUNG film-maker is living in fear after he was allegedly held at gunpoint by the bodyguards of flamboyant Durban healer and musician ZAMOKWAKHE “BHAKA” NZAMA. ZWELITHINI MKHIZE (32) says his problems started when he took on an assignment for Impucuzeko Skills and Training Development, a non-governmental organisation. “I was assigned to do Bhaka’s tell-all video,” he says. “The video was shot at Bhaka’s house in March this year and it featured KHANYI MBAU. Everything went well on the set but my problems started a week later, when Bhaka started demanding that I hand over his video immediately. “I explained to him that it would take at least three weeks to a month to edit the video, but he wouldn’t listen. “His bodyguards started cocking their guns and pointing them…

HE’S BEEN waiting for her to turn 18 so they can publicly declare that they’re dating, so it’s no wonder that rapper TYGA went all out for KYLIE JENNER’s birthday. Not only did the 25-year-old Ride Out rapper splurge nearly R5 million on a white Ferrari for the barely-legal reality TV star, he also whisked her away for a romantic holiday. Along with her rumoured boo, Kylie celebrated her milestone birthday with her infamous family, who left nothing to the imagination in their revealing, figure-hugging outfits. But drama soon followed: the baby of the Kardashian clan, who’s worth R67 million, now wants momager Kris Jenner to hand over control of her finances. Rumour also has it that Kris and Tyga might be butting heads as he apparently wants to “come…

ANOTHER week of A-list style trends has come and gone. And it seems as if simplicity is indeed the ultimate sophistication. Whether it was a birthday bash, designer gala or online media streaming launch, some of our favourite Hollywood stars were breathtaking in simple but chic ensembles. Here are our top picks: When she turned 18 recently, KYLIE JENNER draped her enviable body into a Swarovski crystal dress for her big night. But her bigger sister, KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN, also stunned in a black and sheer Balmain minidress. Meanwhile, on the other side of town, actress EVA LONGORIA was very ladylike in a crisp white cap-sleeved midi dress at a gala. Also sporting the ladylike look was The Mindy Project star MINDY KALING. Her sparkling teal dress hugged her figure in…

WIN YOUR SHARE OF R80 00 IN CASH! WHAT YOU CAN WIN A total of R80 000 during September and October R10 000 to one lucky reader for four weeks in September R1 000 to 10 lucky readers for four more weeks HOW TO ENTER: STEP 1 From next week, we’ll hide a flower in the magazine weekly (see example). Find it. STEP 2 Send an SMS to 34926 with the number of the page on which you saw the flower, your name and surname. SMSes cost R1.50. STEP 3 Make sure your SMS is in the correct form, for example: p 27 DANIEL MABASO Wait to see if you’ve won! COMPETITION RULES The competition is open to DRUM readers. The competition will run weekly and the first week’s entries…

TEARS stream down her cheeks as she sits in the upmarket Johannesburg restaurant sipping a cider, scrolling through pictures on her cell phone. “That’s me and him during an awards ceremony shortly before his death,” she says, pointing to a picture of her and her late “husband”, the businessman Prosper Mkwaiwa. Tina Dlangwana’s “marriage” to the late Zimbabwean music promoter came into question after it emerged he was still married to actress Tina Jaxa at the time of his death earlier this year. WAS SHE OR WASN’T SHE? Tina has been embroiled in a lot of controversy since Prosper’s death, including shocking claims that she was raped by a friend of Prosper’s, and was battling with alcohol and drug abuse. It was recently revealed that the alleged rape took place…

LERATO’S STORY “I’m a 30-year-old mother of three, my youngest is 18 weeks old. We live in Naturena, Joburg. Being at home for the past three months, I’ve neglected myself. I’m always taking care of my children and I hardly have time to make myself look pretty. “I’ll be going back to work soon and it would be great to have a makeover. It would make me feel good about myself, build my confidence and help me carry myself better. I’d also like to try out different looks so that I know which one suits me best.” LERATO’S REACTION “I looked and felt beautiful, I was really happy and impressed with the makeover. It was a wonderful experience. “I was in awe; my husband loved the make-up and so did…

Q WHAT’S WRONG WITH ME? I suffer from endometriosis and always experience pain and a burning sensation after making love, which is why I never feel like being intimate. What’s wrong with me? This is affecting my partner. SILENT SUFFERER A You do not have a problem related to intimacy; instead, you have a pelvic pain problem. Who would want to have painful intercourse? No wonder you never feel like having sex. With endometriosis, the lining of the uterus invades the ovaries, fallopian tubes or abdominal cavity. Rather than avoiding lovemaking or suffering in silence, make an appointment with a physician or gynaecologist who has expertise in sexual medicine. In addition, you might also want to see a sex therapist to help you in your journey from pain to pleasure.…

FINDING the right person to help around your house or care for your baby can be a minefield. As a new mother, you might be anxious about leaving your baby in someone else’s care. Your checklist might include someone who’s mature, has experience caring for kids, is a mother, comes from a good family, is neat, respectable, can cope in a crisis and the list goes on. Even if you find someone who fits the bill, there’s no guarantee that it’ll be plain sailing. The best way to start a good relationship with a nanny or helper is to set out the conditions of employment in a written contract. There’s no legal requirement for the conditions of employment to be in writing, but it’s best to avoid potential disputes in…

TO LIVE life without intent can be likened to a ship without a sail or a plane with a pilot. Every action has a motive. Without one, actions can easily change or fade. We may ask ourselves why we struggle to achieve certain goals or targets in our lives. Usually, it’s simply because there was a lack of intention on our part. Intention is closely related to vision, and without it, people stumble all over themselves. Here are some important factors to living your life with a clear sense of intention. INTENTION CREATES A DRIVE WITHIN YOU Intention is that internal driving force that makes you want to get up and do something meaningful with your life. It allows you to see possibilities and motivates you to go the extra…

VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEP Your planet, Mercury, moves into the relationship-loving sign of Libra this week, making it a good time to make your intimate partnership a priority. If you’ve been a bit critical lately, try to soften your gaze. Seeing that a dollop of romance could make for a huge change, why not arrange a romantic escape for two? You’re at the start of a new personal year and you deserve to treat yourself, too. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 47, 45, 1, 35, 27, 18 LIBRA 23 Sep – 22 Oct Mercury moves into your sign this week, enhancing your ability to make connections with others. This will help if you’re feeling unsure of yourself, what with your planet currently in retrograde. This week, the value of existing…

TWIST AND TURN A 30-minute session with a Hula Hoop burns up to 878 kilojoules (kJ), which is the equivalent of burning off a choc-chip muffin. And because it’s all the rage, you can find adult-sized Hula Hoops at most sports stores. Celeb fans include Beyoncé, who says it helps her stay fit. If it’s good for Bey, it’s good for you! ZUMBA This dance-inspired cardio workout, which hails from Colombia, gives you a full-body workout to the tune of salsa beats. Not only is it fun but an hour-long session can burn between 2 000 and 4 000 kilojoules (on average), which is roughly a McDonald’s cheeseburger, a can of Coke and a chocolate! The best part? You can sweat it out in your lounge. Singer Jordin Sparks credits…

SHE’S AN inspirational woman with a vision to match: to conquer HIV/Aids and see it eradicated from South Africa completely. It might seem daunting but it’s possible, says Dr Nothemba “Nono” Simelela. “If we can have a generation of people who are HIV-negative under the age of 20 by 2030, we will have beaten the illness.” We meet with Dr Simelela in the stylish yet understated offices of the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Over the years, she has held senior positions in both the public and private sectors, locally and internationally, dealing with issues that relate to HIV/Aids. Today, she’s the adviser to Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa. Although she holds an important position making some of the toughest decisions that impact the lives of South Africans, Dr Simelela conducts herself…

THE TENSION is very tangible in Suffocate (MDUDUZI MABASO)‘s household because he’s about to wed Puleng (TEBOGO KHALO), the woman he has always loved. And DRUM is on set to capture the moment Rhythm City’s star-crossed lovers finally say “I do”. Meanwhile, Suffo’s current wife, Niki (NOLO PHIRI), has always known that he loved Puleng but she had a child with him and married him regardless. Now, in a surprising turn of events, Suffo will take Puleng as his first wife, not his second. This is because when he married Niki, he had already paid lobolo for Puleng. And as expected, there is friction between the two wives, and it’s evident at the traditional wedding, which Niki attends even after declining an invite. “Niki was not going to attend the…

WHEN R&B heartthrob TREY SONGZ recently performed in Mzansi, his international status was hard to miss. The Slow Motion singer’s brief stint in Durban and Joburg was marred by his bodyguards’ backstage treatment of our very own crooners, DONALD and K.O. The duo were the opening acts for Trey, so after his show at the TicketPro Dome in Jozi, Donald went backstage to try and catch a glimpse of him but security guards told him to “F*** off. We don’t care who you are – just go”. Wow! But he wasn’t the only local celeb to be dissed. There was more action when PEARL THUSI and ROBERT MARAWA were fashionably late for the VIP entrance. They were refused entry but the actress wouldn’t accept the snub. She demanded one of…