Innholdsfortegnelse for 10-Mar-16 i Drum English

WHAT does the word “celebrity” actually mean? To me it refers to a superstar, a public figure whose career influences the majority of people in a positive way. Some of us have interviewed and photographed people who are on TV, and I can attest that some of them allow fame to go to their heads. I’m not sure if it’s a trend that they must always be dramatic when they are in front of journalists and adoring fans. This seems to be the case with Vuyo Dabula, who plays Gaddafi on Generations. He makes a living by appearing on TV and mimicking an imaginary character who only exists in the minds of soapie screen writers. The guy is so good at it that one would think the story is true.…

AMUKELANI MALUNGANA NO One would like to believe that our students are intellectuals and can use more civil and calm methods to lay their grievances. The security personnel is only reacting to the manner in which the students are behaving. THOBANI MEYIWA NO The use of violence brings more harm to the university community, creating an unhealthy environment for students, security personnel and university management. NQOBILE MANYONI NO Violence has never solved any issue. Destruction of property by students is not acceptable. Security personnel should be trained to manage these protests without casualties. The use of live ammunition is not acceptable either. In the process, students are losing valuable time that they should be using in class. XOLI GANTSHO NO Violence doesn’t solve anything, instead it causes many problems. Now…

‘We need to see and understand beyond ourselves‘ SHE HAS a deep, nasal voice that sets her apart from other actresses. But she looks just as good. Dressed in a navy blue skirt and top, a head wrap and red All Stars, she dazzles. This is how Chiedza “Chi” Mhende looks on a normal day. But the moment she goes to work, this changes. When she arrives on the set of Generations: The Legacy, she strips down and transforms into her character: the beautiful Chi plays the charming and handsome Wandile Radebe, the son of respected businessman Zola Radebe. Yes, you read that right – son. This transformation caused a lot of confusion among fans. Apart from the uncertainty about where Wandile’s story is going, there’s also been a quite…

‘It keeps getting worse. His mouth sometimes bleeds’ SOME ADULTS are so overcome with sympathy when they see the little boy’s grotesque lower lip that they openly weep. And yet the little 18-month-old tot is as bubbly as babies this age generally are because he is too young to understand the cruel taunts of others when they see his deformity – a lip that keeps on growing and growing. Prosper Mathe was born with a very long tongue which hung out of his mouth. It was surgically shortened when his parents were living in Zimbabwe. But after the operation, his mother, Moditor Shoko (20), noticed that his lower lip was getting bigger. Today Prosper can’t talk, so he uses his own sign language to communicate with her. He has to…

MODEL: Nomawethu Magxolo OCCUPATION: Unemployed FROM: Pimville, Soweto NOMAWHETHU’S STORY “At 23, I feel as though I should be in the job market, and trying to find my feet in the corporate world. My self-esteem is at its lowest at the moment, and I mostly hide in clothing that doesn’t show off my body because of my jobless state.” NOMAWETHU’S REACTION “As much as I am at my lowest, I liked that the clothing fitted my body perfectly and showed off my curves without being inappropriate for interviews. I liked how the clothes were selected to suit my personality.” NAIL IT! For an interview, keep things simple and clean in a pencil skirt and add some interest with a pop of colour. LIKE A BOSS For a more defined shape,…

COTTAGE CHEESE MAC AND CHEESE Cottage cheese gives our mac and cheese extra creaminess. PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 1 HR SERVES 6 230 g cottage cheese 500 ml (2 cups) full cream milk pinch of cayenne pepper pinch of nutmeg salt and pepper 300 g Gouda cheese, grated 200 g elbow pasta, uncooked 250 g bacon, chopped 30 g butter Preheat oven to 180 °C. 1 In a blender, purée cottage cheese, milk, cayenne, nutmeg and salt and pepper together. Reserve 60 ml (¼ cup) grated cheese for topping. 2 In a large bowl, combine the remaining grated cheese, milk mixture, uncooked pasta and bacon. Pour into prepared pan, cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. 3 Uncover pan, stir gently, sprinkle with reserved cheese and dot with…

‘Dealing with HIV is not a one-size-fits-all situation’ Q FALSE PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS I am 26 years old and had an abortion three years ago. I’ve been trying to have a baby for a year now. Sometimes I feel like I’m pregnant because my stomach is growing every day and sometimes I feel bloated. Am I imagining things? Please help. ANONYMOUS, SMS A This is a mind-over-matter situation. When you are pregnant there is no manga-manga (no doubt about it). Even the home pregnancy tests are accurate, but if you have no money to buy one, get a free urine pregnancy test from your local public clinic or hospital. Your concern about your false pregnancy symptoms is not unfounded. But instead of worrying, seek psychological help and book a consultation with…

AN IDEA remains an idea until you act on it, and when you do and start making money from it, make every effort to safeguard it as your own. That’s where Rachel Sikwane, a lawyer specialising in intellectual property (IP) matters, comes in. Rachel works for Africa’s largest law firm, ENSafrica, in Sandton. Some of her work involves advising clients on how to protect inventions they developed, how to register trademarks and logos they created and how to protect the copyright in music and books they have written. “I advise clients on the terms of agreements relating to IP, how to use their IP to attract funding and how to set up joint-venture partnerships,” she explains. “There’s no ‘typical’ day for me. My work week consists of five days, frequently…

1. WHAT FAITH DID MANDLA MANDELA EMBRACE BEFORE HIS FOURTH WEDDING? A. Judaism B. Christianity C. Islam D. Hinduism 2. RAPPER DA L.E.S. RECENTLY HELD AN ALL . . . PARTY? A. Black B. White C. Stars D. Red 3. WHICH TV CHANNEL IS HOSTING THE NEW DRAMA SERIES HEIST? A. SABC1 B. SABC2 C. M-Net D. e.tv 4. WHAT CONTROVERSIAL NEW SONG DID BEYONCÉ SING AT THE SUPERBOWL? A. Formation B. Black Power C. Donation D. Brutal 5. WHAT IS THE PERIODIC TABLE SYMBOL FOR IRON? A. Ir B. I C. Fe D. F 6. NAME THE SPORT THAT HAS A PLAYER ON HORSEBACK WITH A MALLET IN HAND. A. Hockey B. Polo C. Lacrosse D. Orienteering 7. COMPLETE THE LYRIC OF ADELE’S SONG HELLO, I MUST HAVE CALLED…

NOW IN its sixth year, Vodacom’s Change The World programme gives power to skilled professionals who work to advance non-profit organisations (NPOs) by sharing their skills. WHAT IS IT? This initiative enables trained professionals to make a contribution to society and help their communities grow. The programme gives them a platform to create a better, more caring society by volunteering their skills to an NPO of their choice. The volunteers are paid a salary for 12 months for their services to the NPO. Through this initiative Vodacom aims to help improve skill levels at NPOs in various sectors such as finance, digital, marketing and project management. The Vodacom Change The World Programme prides itself on giving volunteers a platform to use their skills in an environment where they have the…

1 Your crush keeps texting and asking you to meet up and hang out. You . . . a) Can tell he likes you and you like him, too. You agree to hang out, but let him do all the hard work. b) Are confused – does this actually mean he likes you? c) Put on a cute dress and a pair of wedges and agree to meet – now. 2 You’ve been chatting with a cute guy at a party. He seems really friendly, so when the end of the night comes, you . . . a) Give him your number and put the ball in his court, so it’s up to him to make the next move. b) Give him a high-five as you leave. He was probably…

ACHIEVING your dreams can become a reality – through education. Even if you come from poverty and a place where good teaching is rare, anything is possible. This is the belief of 27-year-old Awonke Tshefu, who rose above difficult circumstances to achieve excellence in his field. Today, this chemical engineer is the first Mandela Rhodes scholar to come from the University of Fort Hare, and with his mentor, Phumezo Kwinana, he has set up a science centre in Alice in the Eastern Cape called FOSST Discovery Centre. His aim is to give back to South Africa and help it grow. Awonke attributes his success to a very special woman in his life, his late grandmother. Since he was raised by his father’s parents, Mkhulisi and No-Ankile, in King William’s Town,…

SECURITY is very tight in this upmarket estate in the leafy North Riding suburb in Johannesburg. The no-nonsense beefy guards are strategically positioned at the main gates to ensure that nobody gains access without prior checks. We are still marvelling at the high security when the cellphone rings. It’s sexy High Rollers actress Nunu Khumalo (23), whom we are here to see. “I am so sorry guys, I forgot to give you the access code, but here goes,” the silky voice on the other end says. And in no time we are through and the beautiful home of Nunu welcomes us. She looks taken aback when we compliment her for being so stylish but readily admits that she loves dressing up and putting looks together. “Perhaps I get it from…

GLITZ AND glamour were the order of the night, as Mzansi’s A-listers walked the black carpet at the 15th Metro FM Music Awards in Durban on 27 February. While TV’s BOITY THULO rocked in a mint-green ensemble that highlighted her great figure and legs, KHANYI MBAU glammed up in a risqué body chain dress and white leather boots. Singer KELLY KHUMALO aimed for the best-dressed list in a high-slit black dress. But red was the colour of the night: MINNIE DLAMINI turned heads in a high-waisted fur-trimmed two-piece, as did KHANYA MKANGISA in a red minidress that showed off her stunning legs. “I decided to go for a more sophisticated dress, not too revealing, because I’m also working,” Khanya told us. The girls were gorgeous, but the boys had no…

PROTEST RESPECTFULLY While I acknowledge that students have the right to demonstrate, I condemn the idea that protests should be violent. Why be violent when you can peacefully submit your memorandum of complaints? What kind of madness is this? Truth is, whenever people embark on violent protests, attention is shifted from addressing their grievances to making follow-ups on the crimes they committed. The students must learn to address their challenges peacefully so they can return to classes sooner and help build the country. MALPHIA HONWANE, E-MAIL We’ve already seen a few protests this year, and a lot of violence with them. Property is being destroyed. Human beings are injured, and some killed. After our demands have been met, who do we blame for the damage caused? Are we going to…

IT’S ALWAYS good to have a few tricks up your sleeve when it comes to make-up: that way your make-up can do almost anything you want it to, and you can worry less about stocking up on the latest beauty products. Use our tips to look flawless the easier way. JENNIFER LOPEZ This 46-year-old actress, singer and mother’s beauty secret is water. “Water is just the thing I drink, I don’t keep count of how many litres or cups – I just drink it.” She also credits her youthful glow to getting enough sleep and staying out of the sun. TOOLKIT No need to chuck out used make-up brushes or applicators. All you have to do is wash them at least once a week using normal face wash or mild…

WALL shelving is a versatile way to change up the look and feel of a room without spending a fortune. Not only is it practical and adds extra storage where you need it most, but it also makes a style statement. You can build your own shelving unit in a style to suit your home. Try these four projects to start. PALLET SHELVES YOU NEED: Timber pallet Handsaw Tape measure Plywood or scrap timber to create a base for the shelves Screws Spirit level Pencil or chalk Wall fittings Drill Screwdriver STEP 1 Find a small, lightweight timber pallet. Put on a bench with the top (the side with the most slats) facing down. STEP 2 To create two separate “shelves” of equal size, use the handsaw to cut through…

DO’S 1 If you have to take a call, make sure you have a hands-free kit or Bluetooth technology in your car and fit your headset before you set off. When it’s safe to do so, pull over to take the call. Keep your cellphone conversations to the bare minimum or set a voicemail message to say you are unavailable to take calls. 2 Ask a passenger to answer your cellphone if you need to take the call and don’t have hands-free equipment. 3 Pull over at a safe place to attend to a crying baby or bickering children. Make sure children are strapped into car seats or wear seat belts if capable. 4 Keep your eyes on the road and both hands on the wheel – at all times.…

PERCEPTIONS make people differ in their performance and achievements. To one, a challenge is an opportunity to succeed and to another, it could be a dead end. Your world view plays a big role in your participation in the arena of life. In the book of Numbers 13, the Bible tells us the story of the Israelites who had to possess the Promised Land. They saw themselves as grasshoppers – they disqualified themselves from possessing the land. Many people today share the same world view, and perceive themselves as insignificant and unable to make a difference. It’s important to have a sound mentality because it determines what you will attempt in your life and if you will reach your full potential. Here are things that can distort your world view…

PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MAR Venus moves into your sign this week, meaning you’ll probably don your rose-tinted glasses when it comes to matters of the heart. Take note of your tendency to idealise your lover. If you can sidestep the dangers of falling in love with love, it could be a magical time romantically. As it is, the cosmic Lady Luck is still smiling upon your love horoscope, so potential lovers should be in no short supply. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 24, 15, 6, 36, 40, 46 ARIES 21 Mar – 19 Apr It’s a week where you might feel somewhat left out, which might be difficult for an Aries who likes to be in the thick of things. Since your personal year is drawing to a close, it’s…

FROM Biblical times until the 19th century, buying and selling people like possessions was common practice and slavery generally wasn’t frowned upon. European slave traders conducted a profitable trade with some African leaders, who sold slaves to them. Slavery wasn’t seen as immoral and was a feature of life in the early days at the Cape. The slaves were treated as possessions by their owners, forced to work and could be punished mercilessly for doing anything regarded as wrong. If slaves bore children they too were regarded as slaves and were the property of the slave owner. TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE A transatlantic slave trade developed from the 15th century onwards when Europeans started shipping Africans sold to them as slaves to the new Portuguese and Spanish colonies in the Americas.…

Elmarie Pereira Elmarie, from Memeza Shout Crime Prevention, is passionate about combating crime. She joined the programme to help create awareness and fight crime after she lost her sister in a violent attack. Memeza Shout Crime Prevention aims to promote the prevention and reduction of crime and violence against all South Africa’s vulnerable people. Conn Bertish Conn, a husband and father of two young children, is a survivor of malignant brain cancer. He uses his experience in storytelling and creative thinking to educate people and demystify the fear and helplessness people with cancer face. Through his “Dojo Thinking” mind set, Conn works to empower cancer victims as well as others affected by the disease. Power to make a difference.…

Mostly A’s CODE-CRACKER You have an uncanny knack for picking up signals from a whole bunch of different guys. You’re able to work out quickly when things are heading in the wrong direction and usually manage to fix the situation before things get too out of hand. You like to have a bit of an innocent flirt, but you always leave it up to the guy to make the move. Mostly B’s FRIENDLY FIRE You need to open your mind to all possibilities. You often miss the most obvious signs from guys standing right in front of you. You have such an awesome personality, but you’re normally just in the “Friend Zone” with guys. If you want to step things up, then you’ll need to make your feelings a bit…

MOFLAVA2016 @moflavadj Thank you Durban for a wonderful week and an awesome #MMA15 experience MBUYISENI NDLOZI @MbuyiseniNdlozi So u call yourself a Higher Education Deputy Minister & are found at the #MMA15 but when varsities are burning, all u do is call in on radio AKAVERIFIED ACCOUNT @akaworldwide Thank You to everyone who voted. These are not my awards . . . They just sit on my wall . . . They belong to you. #MMA15 THE ROSE.VERIFIED ACCOUNT @MoNeOa Hey B @bonang_m I heard that note you just hit, girl. That voice !!?? Yes honey. #MMA15 ASHIFASHABBA @ashifashabba #MMA15: He banna!!!!!! Are we going to bed already? I see others are wearing their night dresses!!!!!…

WHY IS it that the only adverts you see in the Classifieds section of community newspapers, like the Orlando Urban News, are for abortions and strange women and men promising to “bring back lost lovers”? Is this what black people deserve and are good for? I work in the Sandton area and I read the Sandton Chronicle and the adverts in there are always about extra lessons and vacancies. Why can’t the other community newspapers do the same, considering the number of unemployed people in the townships? When I wanted extra English and maths lessons for my six-year-old daughter, I had to do my own research to find a suitable centre in the township. Don’t black children deserve to have those kinds of adverts in their community newspapers? Is there…

HE’S A muscular hunk whose popularity has grown in leaps and bounds since he made his debut on the popular SABC1 soapie Generations: The Legacy just over a year ago. He’s loved and adored by many of his fans – females in particular. But even if celebrities are popular, there are still times when they should just learn to bite their tongues. Just ask Vuyo Dabula, who plays the role of the ruthless Gadaffi. He’s now on the receiving end of a slew of insults after he humiliated several admirers at the recent Metro FM Music Awards. His worst offence was when he told a female groupie to wash before asking him for a hug. “You must go take a good bath and clean up nicely before asking for a…

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SUITCASE SHELVES YOU NEED: 2 old suitcases Screws and washers Decorative paper or fabric STEP 1 Find two old leather suitcases (different sizes work better) and remove the hinges. STEP 2 Lay the cases on the floor, base ends together and handles pointing in opposite directions. Screw the two cases together at the ends that are touching. STEP 3 Decorate the insides with paper or fabric, if desired. STEP 4 Attach to a wall securely with screws and washers. STEAMER SHELVES YOU NEED: 6 bamboo steamers Glue Nails or picture hooks STEP 1 Choose six bamboo steamers of different sizes. Remove bases by cutting the twine holding the bamboo strips together. This leaves you with the outer rings. STEP 2 Lay the steamer rings on the floor in your chosen…

‘Continue to be 100 % clear about how you feel about him’ Q HE’S A FAST SHOOTER I’m 30, my boyfriend is 31 and we’ve been together for 10 years. While I love him, even though we live together we only have sex once a week. Sometimes, we go the whole week without physical contact, and when we do, he doesn’t even last 15 minutes and ejaculates early. Please help me. QUICKIE, SMS A You need to have an honest talk with your boyfriend about your needs. Don’t tell him what he should and shouldn’t be doing. Talk about what you’d like to see happen in the relationship. Ask him if he thinks it can happen and what you can do together to make it possible. Suggest that you get…

‘There is nothing wrong with you, you’re just new to lovemaking’ Q DO AFRICAN HERBS WORK? I’m 52 and enjoy lovemaking but I have high blood and diabetes. I use lots of exercises to improve my sex life and I use Lerumo Lamadi, as well as African herbs like aloe. I’m a non-smoker and I’ve cut down on alcohol. Do you think these African herbs work at my age? GOLDEN OLDIE A Congratulations on your efforts to live a healthy life! Erectile dysfunction herbs and other natural remedies have long been used in African, Chinese and other cultures. But unlike prescription medication such as Viagra, Levitra and Cialis, they haven’t been well-studied or tested. Unfortunately, I don’t have any experience with Lerumo Lamadi but I am concerned it could potentially…

ZINTLE GONTSHI I saw a woman driving in the fast lane, busy applying make-up. She couldn’t be bothered to move and flipped her hands at someone who signalled she must move over. It was very disturbing and dangerous. LERATO RAMANTSHANE A woman applying make-up while driving, with passengers (children) in the back. This, I felt, was very careless. THANDIWE MOLWANE I have seen a mother driving while holding her infant on her lap. MAKHOSONKE MADUNA A man setting the rear-view mirror just to catch a glimpse of a booty that he just passed. DAISYLA BAS Taking a photo at full speed to show friends that they were driving at maximum speed. Imagine. KELEBOHILE MOKOENA Men looking their girlfriends in the eyes, and with a beer in one hand.…

MUVHANGO Nonny finally tells Pule her biggest secret. Teboho returns to Thathe. Vho-Masindi wants Mulimisi to do a ritual that will help Mashudu. Vusi finds a useful lead on the Imani case. Ranthumeng (BRIAN TEMBA) grieves for Imani and his child. Vho-Mukondeleli is traumatised by what she thinks she saw at the royal house. Mfungelwa attacks Vusi. Mulalo reveals his plans for Shonisani. GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Angela is shocked by what she finds in the drawer. Xolelwa is not happy when Getty makes progress in hooking a client. Tau is ready for a fight yet Smanga gives as good as he gets. Zola (MUTODI NESHEHE) receives some shocking news. The Phakades are horrified by what the snake asks of them. SCANDAL! Hector rethinks his plan of action, but keeps his…

OPPOSITES ATTRACT Not only is Zendaya a talented triple threat with success in acting, singing and modelling, but she encourages girls to love and respect themselves, which is why many were surprised by this collaboration. So why did she do it? “He’s such a talented person and is held at such a high level in entertainment because of his ability to dance and his ability to sing. And I wanted to be able to . . . push myself to be able to hold up next to someone like that.” ZENDAYA She might have teamed up with Chris for this song, which samples TLC’s Creep, but the 19-year-old KC Undercover star insists she’s not yet ready to release her own album. But, she did hint at what her album would…

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A WHITE BMW pulls up into the parking lot and a man emerges clad in a white golf shirt, grey jeans and white takkies. As he apologises for being late, his smile is as warm as the day at the beautiful Emoyeni Conference Centre in the Joburg suburb of Parktown. At first glance, actor-singer Brian Temba seems to be a bit coy – he won’t divulge his age, other than saying he’s in his mid-thirties – but he soon loosens up as we begin our interview. Brian, of course, plays Ranthumeng Mokoena in SABC2’s Tshivenda soapie Muvhango. But it’s not just his striking good looks and charm that have won him a place in the hearts of many adoring fans, his character’s riveting storyline has become a favoured topic of…

IT’S AN old Durban tradition: when it comes to honouring and celebrating its artists, the coastal city always goes the extra mile. And this year was no different as the red carpet was rolled out for artists from KwaZulu-Natal who were nominated at the 15th Annual Metro FM Music Awards, which was held in the vibrant city late last month. DJ BONGZ, who won the Best Kwaito Album category for his album Game Changer, was dressed to the nines, and he admitted he always makes an effort to look good. “When you look good you feel good, or so they say,” the No Retreat. No Surrender hitmaker joked as he turned heads throughout the night. Also in attendance was another proudly Kwa-Zulu Natal award-winning artist, ZAKWE, who was nominated in…

AS EXPECTED, there was plenty of drama at the 15th installment of the Metro FM Music Awards recently. For a start, Minister of Sport FIKILE “RAZZMATAZZ” MBALULA was his usual colourful self at the afterparty: with his wife Nozuko beside him, he pompously ordered that he only be served top champagne Moët & Chandon. Also at the afterparty, presenter Luyanda Potwana had the ladies eating out of the palm of his hand as he hopped from one to another throughout the evening. While viewers were wondering about Emtee’s speech impediment, the rapper, who was the biggest winner of the evening, admitted to smoking marijuana before attending the event “to calm the nerves”. Metro FM’s The Front Row host BONANG MATHEBA threw some shade when she told her stylist she doesn’t…