Innholdsfortegnelse for 17-Mar-16 i Drum English

I’VE profiled many celebs in my career but when I did one on Kelly Khumalo many years ago, I got more than I’d bargained for. I was working for another publication and Kelly was unimpressed with what we’d published about her. She called me, and as soon as I picked up, she uttered the most profane words in the dictionary. At 31, she’s experienced more in her life than many 50-year-olds will ever go through. If you’re a fan of Sidney Sheldon’s novels, you’ll recognise that her life reads like one of his books. She’s had a very colourful love life: her list of exes includes a popular KZN sangoma, a musician who’s serving time in jail for murder, a soccer star who died and a controversial company executive who…

BOITUMELO THOBEJANA NO I don’t have enough information about political parties for me to vote and make an informed decision. Right now, I really don’t know where I stand politically because I haven’t seen a party that does justice in serving the needs of the people. MINENHLE MKHIZE NO I haven’t seen much happening in South Africa in the past 22 years. There needs to be transparency in our budget because, right now, I don’t really know where some of the taxpayers’ money is going. I will vote once I see South Africa’s development is compatible with other countries on an international scale. NALEDI RAMATSEPE NO I don’t think voting in a municipal election makes a difference, because the ANC still rules the country. I want to know how the…

‘He is rightful heir to throne and he starts having weird visions’ THEY’RE THREE of Mzansi’s most recognisable faces from the popular television series, Generations. But since they parted ways with the soapie almost two years ago, they haven’t seen much of each other. For this reason, Zenande Mfenyana, Thami Mngqolo and Anga Makubalo embrace each other like long-lost friends when they meet up at The View Boutique Hotel in Auckland Park. It’s good to see the old crew back together again. And it seems that they’ll be reuniting on screen too soon, because they’re all part of Mzansi Magic’s new drama series, iGazi. AFTER he left Generations, reports surfaced that the bank repossessed Thami’s Audi because he allegedly failed to keep up with the repayments. Even though he says…

‘There is evidence and she has to account‘ SINCE its inception in 1999, the National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa (NPA) has been riddled with controversy. Initially, the unit’s crime-busting wing, the Scorpions, was seen as the country’s new hope against crime. But its powers were watered down when it was controversially merged with the SA Police Service to become the Hawks and, ever since, the prosecuting authority’s image has become more and more tainted. The latest drama in the long NPA saga is the animosity surrounding former employee, Glynnis Breytenbach. Breytenbach, a former head of the NPA’s Specialised Commercial Crimes Unit in Pretoria, finds herself in the dock to answer to charges of defeating the ends of justice and contravening the NPA Act in a case that dates back…

ALL WRAPPED UP HEADWRAPS are great for a cover-up, or just to complement your outfit – and oh so trendy. Tribal-printed headwraps make a bold statement and can be worn to work. Pick a colour from your hair accessory and match your lipstick or eyeshadow with it for a playful element. Here’s how to join the trend. STEP 1 Select your favourite scarf or head-wrap. But it has to be long enough to go around your head and still have enough fabric left over to be tied in a big bow. STEP 2 Starting from the back of your head, bring the fabric from behind your head, so that it has even lengths on both sides. STEP 3 Bring both sides of the fabric to the middle front of your…

THE MAKEOVER THIS IS WHAT WE DID We moved the bed to improve the flow of the room and added a headboard - an old garden gate placed horizontally behind the bed. We added a bedside pedestal with a lamp, and put a fluffy rug on the floor to make it cosy. The pedestal belongs to the homeowners, but you can find a similar one at your nearest furniture shop. Bamboo ladder R399, @homelivingspace. Face cloths R25 each, hand towels R225 each, bath towel R250, linen lampshade R199, lamp base R475, soap in a tin R75, hand wash R59,95, hand and nail lotion R49,95 and toiletry bag R599, Woolworths. Continental pillowcase R69,99 each, Mr Price Home. Frida geo double duvet set R299, standard pillowcases (pack of two) R69,95, scatter cushion…

ROAST CHICKEN WITH HONEY-GLAZED CARROTS PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 1 HR SERVES 4 1 whole chicken salt and freshly ground pepper RUB 4 cloves garlic, crushed 30 ml (2 tbsp) softened butter 30 ml (2 tbsp) mayonnaise 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice CARROTS 15 ml (1 tbsp) butter 8 small carrots 2 rosemary sprigs 30 ml (2 tbsp) honey salt Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Grease a baking sheet or ovenproof dish with non-stick spray. 1 Season the chicken with salt and pepper. 2 RUB Mix all the ingredients together and rub the chicken well with the mixture. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet or ovenproof dish. 3 Roast the chicken for about 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 180 °C and roast for another…

‘Your fears of a physical consultation are delaying management of your problem’ Q MY PARTNER HAS ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION Where can I buy erectile dysfunction drugs for my partner, how much do they cost and can it be sent through the post office? MARIA, SMS A Your partner would have to see a doctor who will, after an exam, determine whether the problem is physical, psychological or due to an underlying medical condition that has not yet been diagnosed. Erectile dysfunction drugs are indicated for use in men not women, so you can’t go and ask for a prescription for your partner or husband. Because of the precautions, contra-indications, drug-to-drug reactions and side effects, it is important and preferable to examine the user and give specific instructions on when such a…

BUSINESS NAME: Zenzele Fitness Group REGISTERED: 2014 SECTOR: Fitness and wellness STAFF: 35 permanent and 40 group trainer instructors (contractors) A HEALTHY workforce is a more productive one, and this is a service Itumeleng Phake (33) is more than happy to provide. His company, Zenzele Fitness Group, delivers turnkey fitness and wellness solutions for corporates or Government clients. Zenzele currently runs seven health and wellness club facilities with a membership base of around 10 000 and a projected membership base growth of 15 000 by the end of the year. “Zenzele designs, furnishes, outfits, operates and manages wellness and fitness facilities,” Itumeleng explains. “However, we go beyond offering simple gyms. Through our top-of-the-line technology and equipment we’re able to track all activity in our facilities.” Zenzele works closely with medical…

RHYTHM CITY Gadifele apologises to the kids for her bad behaviour. Niki panics when she finds out about the investigation into Art and Thabo’s disappearance. Suffocate struggles to reach out to Puleng. Reneilwe confronts Sifiso about selling her track behind her back. Doc (DUMISANI BEMBE) is furious that Sifiso has not sorted out the copyright issue on the Ghettodreamz track. SCANDAL! Lucas turns down a potentially lucrative offer. Anzani is forced to do some serious soul searching. Layla has to apologise to a friend. Ndumiso (ANDILE SITHOLE) makes an offer to Gontse, not entirely without his own agenda. Lerumo, desperate for direct information, betrays the trust of someone he loves. Gontse places her future, and trust, in the hands a stranger. MUVHANGO Teboho sees Mulalo proposing to Shonisani. Vusi and…

DISNEY ZOOTROPOLIS All sorts of mammals live in the city of Zootropolis. When Judy Hopps becomes the first rabbit to join the police force, she’s determined to prove herself and jumps at the opportunity to solve a mysterious case. Unfortunately, that means working with Nick Wilde, a wily fox who makes her job even harder. Disney’s 55th animated feature, Zootropolis, opens nationwide on 4 March in 3D! Maze mystery Judy must solve the mystery with Nick, but first she needs to get through the maze. Can you help her? Mammal mix-up Uh-oh . . . the names of the inhabitants of Zootropolis have been mixed up. Can you match them up correctly? On track Match each animal to their spoor (footprint). WIN! Five lucky readers could each win an exclusive…

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SOMETIMES we need a little shock treatment to get us back on track. At school, this bright young woman found her studies easy. At university, however, she neglected her books and instead became involved in other things. She joined the soccer team and the drama club at the expense of her course work. She failed her third-year anatomy class and lost her scholarship as a result. This was a turning point in the life of Kgomotso Mogapi (35), who suddenly realised that she might never fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor. “I was raised by my parents, who are teachers,” she tells us. “I had always been a top achiever in school, so naturally I thought I would ace my studies as a medical student at the University of…

IT FEELS like a trip to Timbuktu: Four toll gates and two rounds of back-to-back traffic before we finally make it to Mokopane, a sleepy town south of Polokwane in Limpopo. Tucked off the R101, Mokopane’s come a long way since the bad old days of whites-only schools. It was 21 years ago when the African National Congress Provincial Secretary in Limpopo, Nocks Seabi, first ventured into the community. He found it in the throes of racial intolerance, deeply polarised by the scars of the apartheid regime. “When I moved here, only few natives owned property in the area,” Nocks recalls. “At the time, Alson Matukane, who was Head of Water Affairs in the province, couldn’t get admission for his kids at the then Laerskool Potgietersrus. I led a march…

ROBERT MARAWA @robertmarawa Ndoro is the 1st Pirates player to score a brace vs Chiefs in all competitions since Benni McCarthy’s two goals (3-2) almost 4yrs ago FIKILE MBALULA @MbalulaFikile The best team won – congratulations to @Orlando_Pirates and to @KaizerChiefs “Don’t mourn, mobilize“ MTHEMBENI NDEVU @EmteeSA Im just like any other youth in South Africa. Dont expect too much ov me. Just a couple months ago, I was recordin like its my last days. LERATO KGANYAGO @leratokganyago Every time we speak we are prophesying our future!!! EUPHONIK @euphonik Take your power back. You are the person with the song. Play it on your own channels, social media, first then bother others to play it.…

AWESOME AYANDA What a great example Ayanda Allie-Paine is setting on using your talents to help others (Time to move on, 3 March). I admire this talented young lady for going out of her way to help youngsters in her community by setting up a centre for them. We should all look for ways to help keep our kids off the streets and to help them do something for their futures. TK, NIGEL EARN YOUR KEEP Your article on making extra money by starting a small business (Make extra money, 3 March) was insightful. If the business doesn’t require a large start- up capital ( for example, if you bake cakes or sell meals from home), you can consider delaying the business plan and do extensive research first. Some companies…

‘People who are poverty-stricken can be very violent’ HE LIES on a pavement just metres from a busy Johannesburg road. The deafening sound of cars whizzing past doesn’t seem to disturb him from his sleep. He’s become accustomed to this life and feels at home here in his makeshift structure under a bridge. We can see he is nervous as we approach him, and he tells us he thinks we are undercover cops. “The cops harass us on a daily basis and chase us away from our sleeping spots,” Jabulani Mkhathini* tells us as he lifts his head from the worn-out bag that he uses as a pillow. “You gave me a huge fright.” He’s not comfortable revealing his real name, but he is willing to talk about his life…

1. IN WHICH CITY WILL YOU FIND THE CHARLOTTE MAXEKE ACADEMIC HOSPITAL? A. Durban B. Joburg C. Port Elizabeth D. Pretoria 2. PUBLIC PROTECTOR THULI MADONSELA IS ALSO AN . . .? A. Actuary B. Accountant C. Advocate D. Engineer 3. WHICH TV CHANNEL BROADCASTS THE VOICE SOUTH AFRICA? A. E.tv B. SABC1 C. M-Net D. DStv 4. IN WHICH PROVINCE WILL YOU FIND THE TOWN OF ALICE? A. Eastern Cape B. Mpumalanga C. North West D. Northern Cape 5. WHEN DID SOUTH AFRICA BECOME A DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC? A. 1964 B. 1984 C. 1994 D. 2004 6. WHICH ACTRESS IS SET TO JOIN THE CAST OF UMLILO? A. Connie Ferguson B. Pearl Thusi C. Sophie Ndaba D. Khanyi Mbau 7. ON WHICH CONTINENT IS GREECE? A. North America B. Africa…

STRAIGHT TO THE TOP The 28-year-old Bajan beauty’s long-awaited eighth album, ANTI, is getting mixed reactions from fans and critics. Even though RiRi teamed up with Drake and Timbaland for it, some say it lacks “club bangers” or that RiRi feel. But that didn’t stop the first single, Work featuring Drake, from hitting no.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks! FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS Rihanna released ANTI on Jay Z’s streaming website Tidal. As a “gift” to her fans, the RihannaNavy, it was free to download! The album was the top-streamed American album on Tidal for three consecutive weeks. The pop bad girl also managed to get cellphone giant Samsung to sponsor her ANTI World Tour and album release to the tune of $25 million (R375 million). Talk about…

I want to give credit to the producers of Generations: The Legacy who are making Karabo (actress Connie Ferguson) go where no other woman has gone before – looking at getting a second husband. By Connie’s own admission (Timeless beauty, 3 March), that would be very hard, although there probably are some advantages (nudge-nudge, wink-wink) to such an arrangement. While the storyline is keeping viewers glued to their televisions, I’m glad that DRUM took the time to explain on your website (Can a woman have more than one husband? 2 February) that polyandry is not recognised in any of the cultures in South Africa, and that there are only a few countries in Africa who practice it. Kudos to you for taking the time to educate your readers with regard…

‘The Beast that I am has found Beauty in herself’ FROM DRUG addiction and court battles to the tragic loss of a partner and having her dirty laundry aired in public, few people have survived so many devastating setbacks. But award-winning singer-songwriter Kelly Khumalo has – and like a prizefighter sent crashing down to the canvas again and again, she’s managed to dust herself off to fight yet another battle. You have to hand it to the 31-year-old socialite with her never-say-die attitude. We take a look at the rollercoaster ride she’s taken over the past few years, to find out what makes her so resilient. COULD it be her feisty nature that has made her so tough that scandal and strife slide off her like water off a duck’s…

VARIOUS WORDS have been used to describe her: talented, soulful and even a powerhouse. A day before her 24th birthday, we meet with Idols South Africa runner-up Mmatema Moremi at our offices in Auckland Park. It’s a rainy Thursday morning and she’s dressed in trendy blue jeans and a white cropped top, revealing just enough of her new, leaner physique. Accompanying her is what she proudly calls “the posse behind Brand Mmatema”. She might not have won the title in the popular reality singing show’s 11th season, but that hasn’t stopped this rising star from pursuing her dream, and a career as one of the country’s up-and-coming musicians. “All I have ever wanted was to be on TV,” she says. Just about everything she’s done in life has been focused…

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TRADITIONAL PICKLED FISH The fish should be put in the sauce and left for a day or two for the flavours to develop. PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 30 MIN WAITING: 24 HR SERVES 6 250 ml (1 cup) flour 5 ml (1 tsp) turmeric salt and pepper 800 g skinless hake or yellowtail, cubed oil for frying 4 onions, sliced 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 500 ml (2 cups) brown vinegar 500 ml (2 cups) water 6 bay leaves 310 ml (1¼ cups) sugar 10 ml (2 tsp) roasted masala 1 ml (¼ tsp) cayenne pepper 10 ml (2 tsp) turmeric 45 ml (3 tbsp) curry powder salt and pepper 30 ml (2 tbsp) cornflour 1 In a bowl, mix the flour, turmeric and salt and pepper. Dust the fish…

‘Having a child with him won’t make him change his ways’ Q MY MAN CHEATS ON ME I’ve been with this man for three years now. He works in Limpopo and I’m in the Free State. He wants us to get married but I’m scared because he has two kids from his late wife and three others from different mothers. I’m afraid he’ll cheat on me like he cheated on the other women. What will make him stop having lots of girlfriends? JP, WELKOM A I don’t think there is anything that will make him change his ways. But I don’t know him and maybe I’m judging unfairly. You need to ask him that question and ask him what will make him commit to you only and not cheat as…

This is an extract from Homeschooling: The Primary Years by Shirley Erwee (Struik Lifestyle, 2015, R200) in which she provides information and resources on how to get started, where to find a curriculum and testing. She also answers 20 questions about homes-chooling. Here are answers to three questions found in the book: 1 DO I NEED TO BE QUALIFIED TO HOME-SCHOOL? According to extensive research, the qualifications or otherwise of a home-schooling parent do not affect the performance of the student. Even parents who have dropped out of school have successfully home-educated their children from primary grades throughout high school. One of the many reasons for this success is that by the time they reach high school level, many home-schooled children have learnt to work independently and simply need supervision…

WHAT TO PLANT NOW BEANS Sow seeds 2 cm deep and 5-8 cm apart, with 60 cm between rows. Beans mature quickly and will be ready to harvest 8-10 weeks after sowing. They can be eaten fresh or can be dried for storage and later use. You can plant bush beans or broad beans, unless you live in the in the Western Cape (winter rainfall region) where broad beans are your best choice. SPINACH AND SWISS CHARD Space the plants 20-30 cm apart. Spinach is one of the easiest vegetables to grow, keeps on giving as you cut off more leaves and PEAS They can be planted in most soil types, even those that are not all that fertile (the roots will actually improve the soil). Choose a spot that…

ARIES 21 MAR – 19 APR With the sun moving into your sign, it will soon be time for a new personal year to begin. It’s time to put on your thinking cap in terms of birthday celebrations. Also allocate time to make plans and set goals, whether professional or personal. If you’re a true Aries, you’re impatient and want to get on with things, but proper preparation is an important part of the mission. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 24, 17, 21, 16, 7, 43 TAURUS 20 Apr – 20 May Seeing that you could be in a laidback mood, this is a good week for escaping the rat race. You might want to feed your senses with a trip to the countryside. However, if you’re a Taurus who doesn’t mind…

FOR THE KIDS Question: How does a pony that has a cold sound? Answer: A little hoarse. Question: What flower do you get if you cross a dog with a certain vegetable? Answer: Collie-flower. Question: Which mountain is the laziest? Answer: Ever-rest. Question: How do you make Lady Gaga cry? Answer: Poke her face. Question: How did the telephones get married? Answer: In a double-ring ceremony. Question: Why did the child study in the aeroplane? Answer: He wanted a higher education. Question: Why was the broom late? Answer: It over-swept! Question: What kind of hair do oceans have? Answer: Wavy. Question: What’s red and flies and wobbles at the same time? Answer: A jelly-copter! Customer: Waiter, this soup tastes funny. Waiter: Then why aren’t you laughing? Question: Why did the…

AMERICAN pop superstar Nicki Minaj is finally coming to South Africa this week! The Young Money rap queen is performing at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 March, Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday 20 March, before wrapping up in Cape Town’s Grand Arena on the 22nd. This multi-city tour will see Nicki perform her famous tracks Anaconda, Super Bass, Starships, Bed of Lies and others from all her albums Pink Friday, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded and The Pinkprint. As we count down the days to her first South African tour, we look at why we love her . . . 1 SHE’S A SURVIVOR The Anaconda hit-maker was born Onika Tanya Maraj in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. She was raised…

WHEN SHE first appeared on Mzansi Magic’s (DStv channel 161) Saints and Sinners, she played the role of a glamorous girl who only seemed to care about her looks. A few episodes down the line, her character Phindi Khumalo was torn between the love of two men – filthy-rich businessman Gibson Mosia (played by Tumisho Masha) and policeman Siya Malinga (Yonda Thomas). Then, in the second season, the jealous and bitter Gibson abucted and sexually abused Phindi. This was something too close to real life for the actress playing the part as painful real-life memories returned to haunt Nompilo Gwala. The 29-year-old actress reveals that she was a rape victim herself. She says she was raped twice – at the age of six and again when she was 18. “I…

HE TURNS heads as he strolls into the reception area of the upmarket hotel and it’s clear, judging by the stares that he attracts, that everyone knows who he is. “I saw you carrying a notebook and I knew you must be my man,” he laughs as he gets comfortable on a sofa. With his lanky figure, Mark Mayambela is hard to ignore. The man who is known for mesmerising defenders on the soccer pitch looks shy, even though he seems unfazed by all the attention. We are at the Holiday Inn Express Sandton in Woodmead, north of Johannesburg, where Mayambela is currently staying after signing for top Premier Soccer League (PSL) side SuperSport United. Having moved from Port Elizabeth where he played for Chippa United, the 28-year-old midfielder is…

HE WAS always surrounded by friends wherever he went and his flamboyant personality, as much as his music, won him countless fans across the country. But KOYO BALA – a member of the music group 3Sum, which included AMSTEL MABOA MAKWANE and the late JEFF MOYO – passed away on Monday 7 March. He succumbed to cancer in Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town where he had been rushed by members of his family. The irrepressible celeb touched many people’s hearts when he revealed to DRUM in 2011 that he was HIV-positive, following speculation about the status of his health. Koyo (37) was determined to beat the virus but soon after divulging news of his status, the brave socialite shared the news that he had also been diagnosed with rectal…

FOR years we’ve known him as the hilarious S’dumo from the comedy series, Sgudi Snaysi. But over the past few months, legendary actor Joe Mafela has been killing the role of the elder of the Moroka family, who they call Ntate Moholo, in the controversial Generations: The Legacy. Having appeared on several shows such as Isibaya, The Wild and e.tv’s Z’bondiwe, the 73-year-old actor says he’s having a great time with the character he is portraying in the soapie. And Joe, who has been in the industry for 50 years, isn’t leaving any time soon: “After all these years I am still enjoying myself,” he says. One of the things he says is interesting about the soapie is the storyline concerning polyandry (when a woman has several husbands). Karabo (played…

THE PREMIERE of the highly-anticipated series Underground, produced by Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning singer JOHN LEGEND, was held at The Theatre in Los Angeles recently. The series is about a group of black slaves who plan an escape from a Georgia plantation during the Civil War, through a secret organisation called the Underground Railroad. The stars of the show, big and small, walked the red carpet in style, and it seems that, as always, black was a clear favourite in the fashion stakes. John donned a silver-grey suit paired with a black tie and shoes, while the series’ lead actress JURNEE SMOLLETT-BELL (sister of Empire’s Jusse Smollet) was smart casual in an off-the-shoulder black mini and gladiator-style heels. Also starring in the movie is ADINA PORTER, who like ANGELA BASSETT,…