Innholdsfortegnelse for 10-Nov-16 i Drum English

AS I WRITE this, the charges against Pravin Gordhan have been dropped. It seems pressure from various sectors is showing up Jacob Zuma for who he is. Yet my excitement is short-lived, as Zuma is still calling the shots. Because he behaves like a mafioso, not a statesman, we don’t know what plan he will devise next. Plus, it looks like the ANC just does not get it: they don’t realise that the longer they keep Zuma in power, the more influence they lose with the masses. Our country can’t go down the drain because of one person, who is protecting his interests – and those of his cronies. The damage he is inflicting will take decades to undo. And the people keeping him in power are no different from…

AUSTINE EDGAR NCAPAI YES What was the reason for Mr Abrahams to charge the Finance Minister without any proof or evidence? A suspect is only charged if there’s solid evidence that links them to a crime. As long as these security clusters are manipulated by certain political members for selfish reasons, there will be no justice in South Africa. They should be given a mandate and operate as the Public Protector does. MA ORATILWE CHABELI PALESA YES I think it was, and it’s sad thing with us Africans as we will never grow politically and economically because of how we handle things. We make them too personal. Africa is dropping day by day. UNANGONI STATES YES It was clear from the beginning of this whole saga that politics had a…

If you’re worried you won’t be able to pay your debts as money gets tight, you may end up in a dispute with your credit provider. The Office of the Credit Ombudsman may be able to help you, for example, by arranging lower interest rates. Although each case is judged on its merits, says Deputy Credit Ombud Reana Steyn, the Credit Ombudsman’s Office resolved 4 522 disputes last year. Here’s what you need to know: 1 What is the Office of the Credit Ombudsman? It’s an independent organisation established in 2004 by the credit industry to mediate in disputes between consumers and credit providers. Anyone can approach the Credit Ombud for free help (see contact details in circle above). Your income doesn’t have to be below a certain threshold to…

VYTJIE MENTOR The former ANC MP launched a scathing attack on President Jacob Zuma for failing to respond to questions by former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela on state capture. Mentor also called Zuma a corrupt leader and challenged him to a public debate. She also claimed the infamous Gupta family offered her a Cabinet job while the President was in another room in their Johannesburg mansion. SIPHO PITYANA The politician and businessman didn’t mince his words while delivering a eulogy at the funeral of late ANC veteran and former sports minister Makhenkesi Stofile. “President Jacob Zuma should step down. Our movement is in crisis and if you doubted it, look at what happened during the local government elections,” Pityana said. CYRIL RAMAPHOSA The Deputy President has recently come under fire…

EYES Apply bright shimmery colour on the inner corners of your eyes for a subtly glamorous touch. Apply concealer on your eyelids before you apply your eyeshadow, so that it pops and lasts longer. If you’re applying colour all over your eyelids and it’s a bit too bright, blend it with a dark-brown colour on the outer corners of your eyes and over the crease. You could also apply gold or silver glittery eyeshadow over it. To add a touch of drama, apply a thin line of vivid colour – blue, purple or yellow – over a cat-eye line. LIPS Apply lipstick in short strokes, whether you’re using a lip brush or the lipstick itself. This makes for an even application and less mess. Start with an outline of a…

‘If your skin and mucous membranes are intact there is no chance your partner will be infected with HIV’ Q MY SON HAS NO TESTES My 10-year-old son does not have testicles. He has only a small scrotum and his penis is not growing. What can I do to help him? P, TZANEEN A First, he needs a special examination of his abdomen to rule out undescended testes. See a paediatrician (a specialist that focuses on children) so your son can be examined and you will be advised appropriately. Q MARIJUANA AND INFERTILITY? If my partner and I smoke dagga, will we be able to have children? ZINHLE, SMS A Lower fertility in men is a documented side effect of smoking marijuana (dagga), though the effect on women’s fertility is…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Tebogo puts pressure on Smanga. Namhla refuses to let her “sister” rain on her parade. Xolelwa tries to soften Patricia up. Jack (VUSI KUNENE) professes his love for a woman. Wandile takes the next big step. Tau agrees to let the man who stole his son back into Amo’s life. Diales meets Namhla’s “new boyfriend”. Xolelwa attacks Lesedi when she hits the nail on the head. ISIDINGO Despite Eddie’s advice Calvin goes after Obakeng for payback. Lerato (TEMA SEBOPEDI) and Zukisa remain at odds about what to do with the money. Barker is shocked to hear his son’s back in town. Lerato and Zukisa’s unexpected windfall leads them to act unwisely. Lerato and Zukisa go ahead with their business venture. Tyson hooks Gabriel on a mysterious new…

BENNI MCCARTHY 12 NOVEMBER EVE 10 NOVEMBER TRACY MORGAN 10 NOVEMBER LEONARDO DICAPRIO 11 NOVEMBER WHOOPI GOLDBERG 13 NOVEMBER JOSH DUHAMEL 14 NOVEMBER JIMMY CHOO 15 NOVEMBER SCORPIO: WORK AND MONEY Scorpio needs a vocation they’re passionate about. Is not only streetwise, but money-wise too. Picks up on vibes in the workplace. Makes for a powerful boss and an achieving employee. Is the still-waters-run-deep staff member. Thriving on pressure, Scorpio likes to work when they’re up against it. Money is power and power is money.…

FAVOURITE CO-STAR Bet you didn’t know she most enjoys working with hunky Ishmael Songo on Rhythm City. “We work really well together. He’s incredibly talented and cares a lot about the work he produces on screen. I respect that,” she tells us. CHARACTER CONFESSIONS The 26-year-old plays a teen on screen, but does she have anything in common with her character? “We’re both fiercely determined, we cannot dance to save our lives, and we share a name!” FRIDAY FUN Where are we most likely to find her on a Friday night? “Chilling indoors, probably reading up on a random but deep topic.” CELEB CRUSH If you’re a fan of The Rock then look away now!“It used to be Vin Diesel but I don’t have one anymore,” Mapula shares. SUCCESS SECRETS…

CASH CAME rolling in thick and fast and she could afford to live the glitzy lifestyle she had always dreamt of. But deep down, she knew the life she had chosen was dangerous and sleazy. And even when its harsh realities became evident, it still took her some time to escape. For seven years Vera Qwesha worked as a prostitute in Johannesburg and became hooked on drugs – a lifestyle that nearly proved fatal. But today, the 40-year-old is a changed woman after quitting drugs and prostitution and is on a journey to warn other women still trapped in the vicious cycle. Vera has penned a book, My Journey: From Grass to Grace, in which she reveals her life as a prostitute, drug addict and societal outcast, and she hopes…

VETERAN actress Abigail Kubeka has just scored big – the star is one of the faces of the Vodacom Summer Campaign. Abigail, along with fellow entertainers Usha Khan, Gaenor Becker and Elize Cawood are the new “Instagrannies” who’ll represent the campaign. When DRUM spotted Abigail at the recent launch at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff in Johannesburg, she was upbeat about the endeavour. “I am very excited about this campaign,” she gushed. “I’m filming with women who I respect and love. “For an artist at my age of 73, to still be getting gigs is something.” Abigail said filming for the campaign was quite exciting, even though it was cold in the Western Cape where the shoot took place. “I had the most fun and I got to learn about…

MZANSI’S A-listers came out in droves to celebrate one of local hip-hop’s golden stars. At a recent press conference at The Maslow in Sandton, followed by a luxurious afterparty, AKA announced that he’s the new ambassador for Cruz Vodka South Africa. The rapper gushed about how excited he is, and who much money he’s getting, too. The multi-million-rand collaboration might be the biggest ever signed by a South African musician. “I’m very excited to be embarking on another milestone in my career,” the man of the moment said. “I’m signing this deal as one CEO to another CEO and not as an employee because I’ve also just launched my own company [Beam Group].” DAVID DE MARDT, the managing director of Cruz Vodka Africa, said the brand is excited to be…

‘I allow people to know only what they need to know about me’ THERE’S A new squad of It girls in town, and we couldn’t resist checking them out. They’re the darlings of TV, exuding talent, charisma, beauty and ambition. DRUM hooks up with three feisty actresses who have everyone in a spin: Natasha Thahane, Amo Chidi and Omuhle Gela. Despite an impressive social media following, they all maintain they’re not It girls – they would prefer to be known as artists, they say. It was only two years ago that Natasha was pursuing media studies at Boston City Campus & Business College. “I auditioned for a bursary from Mo Flava’s bursary scheme, which helps students to study media,” she tells us. And before she knew it, she was making…

SHE’S PROBABLY one of the most notable talents to emerge in Mzansi in recent months, especially in the cut-throat world of TV soapies. Since her first appearance in SABC3’s Isidingo, Soso Rungqu’s passion for the arts has been palpable as she portrays mine welder Morongwa, who turned God-fearing and married Sizwe (played by Jet Novuka) into a cheat. After trying to break into the industry for a decade, Soso (33) is finally doing what she loves. Unlike her character, she’s amiable and warm when we meet her ahead of our photoshoot, ready to chat about her role, music plans and the loss of her dad a year ago. BORN AND bred in Amalinda, East London, Soso has known what she wanted to do from a very young age. Growing up,…

WEEKNIGHT STAR CHICKEN CURRY Crushing the spices helps to release more flavours, and your diners won’t run the risk of biting into whole spices. PREPARATION: 5 MIN COOKING: 40 MIN SERVES 6 5 ml (1 tsp) coriander seeds 10 ml (2 tsp) chilli flakes 10 ml (2 tsp) ground fennel 5 ml (1 tsp) cumin 5 ml (1 tsp) turmeric 6 cardamom pods 2,5 ml (½ tsp) cinnamon 15 ml (1 tbsp) garam masala 45 ml (3 tbsp) oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cm ginger, finely chopped 1 x 400 g can tomato purée 1 kg chicken pieces 375 ml (1½ cups) water 5 ml (1 tsp) brown sugar salt and pepper 1 Crush all the spices together in a pestle and mortar. 2…

NAME OF BUSINESS: M-Squared Medical REGISTERED: 2010 (operating from 2014) SECTOR: Medical Engineering STAFF: Four permanent, two freelancers HER BUSINESS makes medical technology accessible to rural communities, and by doing so, cuts down on infant and maternal mortality. Masego Mohajane is the proud founder and owner of M-Squared Medical, a medical engineering company that sources, distributes, refurbishes, sells, maintains and leases various brands of ultrasound equipment. At her offices at the Riversands Incubation Hub in Midrand, Gauteng, she also provides training on the equipment to medical professionals and students. By selling pre-owned and refurbished machines, this enterprising woman has put her knowledge and expertise as an electrical clinical engineer to good use by helping to narrow the gap between urban and rural areas when it comes to access to medical…

1. WHEN DID THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOLD ITS FIRST SITTING? A. 2000 B. 1995 C. 1990 D. 1998 2. WHICH ONE OF THESE WEATHER DISASTERS HIT THE CAPE IN 1999? A. Hurricane B. Tsunami C. Cyclone D. Tornado 3. A CYMBAL IS A . . . INSTRUMENT? A. Musical B. Dance B. Art D. Mathematical 4. ARTHRITIS IS A DISEASE CAUSING STIFFNESS AND INFLAMMATION OF THE . . .? A. Cartilage B. Ligaments C. Joints D. Muscles 5. IN WHICH PROVINCE IS THE FOOD BRAND PEPPADEW SITUATED? A. Durban B. North West C. Joburg D. Limpopo 6. WHAT KIND OF MUSIC IS RIKY RICK KNOWN FOR? A. Pop B. Gospel C. Rap D. Hip hop 7. ELVIS PRESLEY WAS KNOWN AS THE KING OF . . .? A. Rock and…

THE LEGGY BEAUTY CARMEN LEE SOLOMONS (25) This sexy local model was chosen by none other than Kylie Jenner (19) as one of the faces for an ad promoting her lip kit. It’s not the first time Carmen Lee has worked with Kylie – she’s also modelled for the American reality TV star and her 20-year-old sister Kendall’s clothing line. The leggy beauty is super proud of her Khoisan heritage. Carmen hails from Kraaifontein near the Mother City, but currently lives in Los Angeles. She’s come a long way since being discovered at 16 and has even modelled with USHER for a FAULT magazine cover, #lifegoals! Her big dream is to feature on VOGUE’s cover. You go, girl! THE WELL-CONNECTED MUSO CANDICE PILLAY (35) This Pietermaritzburg-born singer-songwriter is living it…

‘It’s regrettable after South Africa worked so hard to set up the ICC structure’ AGAINST the backdrop of the violent #FeesMust-Fall protests, the country’s fragile economy and the controversial fraud charges against Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, it’s no surprise that few families were discussing South Africa’s announcement that it is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC) over supper. But the international community sat up and took note of the move. The United Nations (UN) expressed its shock and its Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, has asked SA to “reconsider its decision” before the withdrawal takes effect in one year’s time. The UN also reminded officials that SA was one of the first signatories of the Rome Statute, which is the founding agreement of the ICC. The ICC is “central to…

WHAT a wonderful way to help the youth of the country (Mac is on the move, 27 October). TV star Macdonald Mathunjwa must be commended for his work in KwaThema, where he helps young people stay off the street through music and acting. Move for Transformation Ministries is an amazing initiative to teach life skills like responsibility, focus on education and alternatives to bullying to the country’s leaders of tomorrow. Pastor Meisi Nong has not allowed her own traumatic past to embitter her and is playing an important role in her community. It is hoped that either the municipality or a business in the area will be able to assist them with a bigger space of their own, so they can help many more children and even export the programme…

‘No law forbids parents from putting pictures of their children on social networks’ SOCIAL media can make or break an idea and, more importantly, a person. Recently, the photo of a little Ghanaian boy with chubby cheeks and a very serious facial expression unexpectedly went viral. Award-winning cameraman Carlos Cortes took the photo of Jake Amo (then 4) last year during a creative studies and arts class while he was making a documentary about Ghanaian artist Solomon Adufah returning to his homeland. Solomon shared the picture on his Instagram account and it soon took off. Jake’s cute but very earnest face was turned into a meme, which was shared as everything from a moody driving instructor to a grumpy security guard. Until recently, both the artist and photographer were unaware…

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‘Dealing with lies and infidelity in a relationship can cause a lot of stress’ Q I HATE HIS CHILD My boyfriend and I have a six-year-old son but when my son was three, we broke up for a year and he fathered another child during that time. We got back together but the problem is I hate his child so much. I’ve even started making excuses not to marry my boyfriend anymore. Please help. ANONYMOUS, SMS A Are you sure it’s the child that’s holding you back from marrying him and not other reasons? Because the child he had when you two were apart is an innocent victim. He has nothing to do with your relationship with your man. All you have to do is make sure that you have…

PREVENTION is better than cure, it’s said. A 2014 survey by the Global Hygiene Council of more than 16 000 adults across 16 countries showed that when it comes to the spread of infections and diseases, 83 % of people think of their homes as a low-risk zone. Yet, bacteria like E. coli and salmonella, which cause diarrhoea and vomiting, can be spread in your home and office and cause unwanted illness. Washing your hands thoroughly and regularly with soap and clean water is a very simple method to protect yourself and your family from preventable infections. Yet, how often do people use the toilet at work and not wash their hands afterwards? Here are handy tips from the book 1000+ Hints for the Home by Solet Scheeres (R250, Human…

WE LIVE in a competitive world where people make the mistake of unfairly comparing themselves to others. Not only is this wrong, but it’s the perfect set-up for failure. One person’s strength could be another person’s weakness and vice versa. We shouldn’t compete with anyone in the race of life, instead, each individual should work hard to reach their own potential. Hebrews 12:1 reads: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” This scripture suggests that each person has their own race to run and in their own time. The Bible tells the story of Apostle Paul who gave Timothy,…

SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV With the sun still residing in your sign the spotlight falls on you as a person, making this a good week to focus on self-development. It’s an appropriate time to dive deep and bring to light those aspects in need of transformation. Since it’s also a time when you’ll be in a position of influence, be conscious of your power and try be sensitive too. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 27, 44, 36, 9, 18, 10 SAGITTARIUS 22 Nov – 20 Dec With verbal Mercury moving into your sign, it’s a week where you should have no difficulty in expressing yourself. Since it’s also a good time for social interaction, you’re bound to enjoy getting together with others. As you probably won’t be tongue-tied, think before…

HAPPINESS DEFINED To be happy with a man, you must understand him a lot and love him a little. To be happy with a woman, you must love her a lot and not understand her. IN DIFFERENT PARTS “Uncle tried to make a new kind of car,” Sandile tells his buddy, Themba. “He took wheels from a Porsche, a radiator from a Lexus and tyres from a Toyota.” “And what did he get?” Themba asks. “Two years.” DO THE MATHS A teacher asks this question in his Grade 4 class: “A rich man dies and leaves R10 million. One-fifth goes to his daughter, one-fifth to his son, one-sixth to his brother and the rest to his wife. What does each get?” After a long silence in the classroom, Little Pando…

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IN AFRICA 2012: Former Liberian president Charles Taylor sentenced to 50 years for aiding and abetting war crimes. 2014: Democratic Republic of Congo rebel leader Germain Katanga found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. He is sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment. 2016: CÔte d’Ivoire President Laurent Gbagbo goes on trial for war crimes at the ICC’s headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands. The trail is still ongoing. 2016: In March, the Central African Republic’s acting military commander, Jean-Pierre Bemba, is found guilty of crimes against humanity and war crimes, and sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment. IN THE WEST China, Russia and the United States of America are part of the permanent United Nations Security Council members. While they have the power to refer any country to the ICC, like…

WE ESCAPE the madness of rush-hour traffic on the M1 North in Joburg, and turn into a gated community just off Allandale Road in Midrand. After security niceties at the gate, we drive a short distance to a stylish bungalow on a corner stand. We’re paying a visit to one of South Africa’s house music talents, Candy Mokwena, nicknamed Tsa Mandebele after her 2012 hit single of the same name with Oskido. Parked in the driveway is a top-of-the range Chevrolet SUV, which immediately gets our attention. “I had just bought the car when that Sunday newspaper ran a story on my alleged ‘poverty’,” Candy tells us. Sitting in her open-plan living room, she gives us the works on the report that’s been the bane of her existence. “The reporter…

IT SEEMS as if she’s still in character as Sarafina, and she’s still fighting for South Africa’s future. But she has a new role: Actress LELETI KHUMALO is the newly-appointed ambassador for the #SunlightSavesWater campaign. She recently accompanied the media to Tembisa in the north of Kempton Park on the East Rand, Gauteng, to show them the measures that Sunlight has implemented in the township community to help them save water. The first stop on the tour was Winnie Mandela Secondary School, where the Uzalo actress demonstrated the self-closing taps and JoJo water storage tanks that Sunlight had installed, and the impact they were making at the school. Leleti also offered water-saving tips and “green-living” laundry ideas. The next stop was the spaza shops in Madiba Street, where wall murals…

OUTSPOKEN actor KAGISO MODUPE took a swipe at one of his female colleagues recently after the two made a paid-for appearance together. He accused the actress of “not giving their fans value for their money”. In the video posted on his Instagram page, the Scandal! actor details how his unnamed co-star blamed him for making her look bad for not wanting to take snaps with fans and sign autographs, even though she was being paid to appear. “If I’m going for an appearance, I’m there to take pictures and sign autographs, right?” he says while staring into the camera. “As an actor, it is my duty to take pictures and sign autographs for fans because I’m paid an appearance fee. “I like to give my fans value for their money.…

SHE has a deal underway with hair brand Cantu Beauty, and THULISILE PHONGOLO is tipped for crowning glory. We spotted the Generations: The Legacy star at Cassper Nyovests’ #FillUpOrlandoStadium concert recently, and asked her about the beauty gig. “My new spark is my collaboration with an international haircare brand called Cantu [Beauty], and I’ve joined them as their official influencer, which I’m really excited about,” she enthused. The screen beauty also sees herself working in the film industry in future. “I’m still growing and learning from being on Generations,” she admitted. “With that knowledge and growth, I hope to work on other productions, especially in the film industry. And she’s not stopping there. “I also have hopes of expanding my career to other ventures such as radio and presenting” Clearly…

FANS WERE delighted when Janet Jackson confirmed what they’d been speculating for months – she is indeed pregnant. And at the age of 50, she’s certainly waited long enough. Seven years ago the singer with the infectious smile said she always wanted kids and would consider adopting but “if I’m supposed to have kids, it’ll happen, if that’s God’s plan for me”. In a recent exclusive interview with People Magazine, the Dammn Baby hit-maker officially announced her pregnancy by posing in a tight-fitting white polo-neck dress. “We thank God for our blessing,” the 50-year-old star says in the interview. But the news also raised a number of questions, with people speculating online whether or not she’d conceived naturally or used a donor egg, or perhaps in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a…