Innholdsfortegnelse for 22-Dec-16 i Drum English

CHRISTMAS is a time for giving and sharing, when families gather around and reconnect. It’s a time of joy and fun for most people. As we celebrate this Christmas, let’s not forget those less fortunate than us. The widow who has lost a husband, the mother who has lost a child, a family who has lost their home or an orphan who has lost their parents. For some people Christmas is a time of loneliness and sadness. They might not be able to enjoy it, wondering if 2017 is going to be another difficult year. So here is my challenge to you: when you’re doing your Christmas shopping, buy a gift for that child who doesn’t have parents to buy it for them; extend an invitation to the family which…

‘Christmas equals family time. That’s the theme every year’ HE PLAYS the hardcore villain – rough, tough, and totally ruthless. Luckily, that’s just his on-screen persona. In reality, we know he’s one of the good guys. Sure enough, when we head to the Indaba Hotel to meet legendary actor Menzi Ngubane, we see just what a big softy he is. DRUM joins Menzi, his wife, Siki, and their younger daughter Ziyanda (8) for a chat ahead of their Christmas festivities. Their 18-year-old daughter, Siya, couldn’t join us as she had more urgent things to attend to. There’s real love and warmth between this family – a far cry from Menzi’s most famous role, playing his vile character, Ngamla on the SABC1 soapie Generations, known for his tagline “Uzozisola” (you will…

KAGISO MODUPE Scandal! actor Kagiso Modupe tells us he plans to take his family on a road trip. “I’m going on holiday with my girls,” he enthuses. “I’m taking them to Swaziland and Richards Bay. We are going to have a great time together, as we have a lot planned.” He says he’s excited and is looking forward to getting to spend time with his family because he works so much of the time. DINEO MOEKETSI Actress Dineo Moeketsi reveals that she wants to go to the coast. “I’m thinking of going to Cape Town or Durban,” she says. “But I want to go somewhere quiet where I can get away from everything, and just enjoy myself. It’s been a hectic year for me. I worked all the time, hardly…

OLWETHU Trom always wanted to entertain people. But the closest he used to get was going to music festivals with his older brother, where they sold cooldrinks and snacks to revellers. He’d watch DJs perform, but could only go back home and mimic them. But after coming out in the top spot of the Viceroy 5 Makoya Mix competition, the 24-year-old muso known as DJ Ozzil-Waves is finally going to be able to live his dream. The youngster from Strand, Western Cape, went up against 500 DJs nationally and spun his way to the finals, walking away with a R100 000 cash prize. We got a chance to chat to Ozzil-Waves and learn what life is like on the DJ scene. Many young people dream of becoming lawyers, doctors and…

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‘Remember the body is changing all the time, so what was true then may not apply today’ Q HIS FORESKIN IS NOT SHOWING I have a three-year-old son whose skin doesn’t move to show the foreskin of his private part. Is this normal or is there a problem with his manhood? ANONYMOUS, SMS A Yes, there’s definitely a problem, although it’s actually the foreskin that is not showing the glans penis (the rounded end of the penis). When the foreskin is tight and covers the glans penis, the condition is called phimosis (the inability to retract the foreskin). This condition can be congenital or acquired. Regardless of the cause, if the symptoms consist of urine blockage and pain or inflammation and/or bleeding, circumcision is recommended. In your son’s case, don’t…

ONE OF the phrases trending on social media this season is “#KeDezemberBoss (anything goes)”. The hashtag suggests the December holidays have started and subsequently the commencement of the festive season. A key characteristic of this season is the excessive spending on luxuries and entertainment. This is because, for most people, it’s the one time family and friends unite after a long, hard year of school and work. While this spending is justifiable to some extent, its downside is that many God-loving people behave very differently at this time, and their only excuse is “#KeDezemberBoss”. They also end up broke in January, exposing themselves to unscrupulous moneylenders and starting the vicious cycle of debt. SELF-CONTROL TEST One of the important fruits of the Holy Spirit is self-control. Self-control, among other things,…

1. ON WHICH TV SHOW WAS GARETH CLIFF A JUDGE? A. SA’s Got Talent B. The Voice C. Idols SA D. Clash of the Choirs 2. IN WHICH FAMOUS PLACE IN NEW YORK CITY IS THE COUNTDOWN TO THE NEW YEAR PERFORMED? A. The Big Apple B. Times Square C. Central Park D. Brooklyn Bridge 3. WHAT IS THE NAME OF NEW AMERICAN PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD TRUMP’S WIFE? A. Melania B. Melanie C. Mallory D. Melissa 4. AT WHICH HOSPITAL DID DOCTOR CHRIS BARNARD PERFORM THE FIRST SUCCESSFUL HEART TRANSPLANT? A. Chris Hani B. St Augustine’s C. Groote Schuur D. Johannesburg Hospital 5.WHICH DOG IS MOST POPULARLY USED IN POLICE WORK? A. Rottweiler B. Poodle C. Jack Russell D. German Shepherd 6. WHICH INFAMOUS FAMILY HAS SA POLITICS IN A SPIN?…

TEKO MODISE 22 DECEMBER JORDIN SPARKS 22 DECEMBER RICKY MARTIN 24 DECEMBER YOHAN BLAKE 26 DECEMBER DENZEL WASHINGTON 28 DECEMBER MAMPHELA RAMPHELE 28 DECEMBER CAPRICORN IN LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS Makes for a responsible and hard-working spouse.Capricorn needs to guard against controlling their partner.Might struggle to show their emotions.Providing their partner with material security is Capricorn’s love language.Love is a serious matter.The way to Capricorn’s heart is to earn their respect.Capricorn works hard at making a success of their relationship.…

HER INFLUENCE is so powerful there’s even a phrase for it: the Oprah Effect. When talk show queen Oprah Winfrey endorses a book. it catapults to the top of the bestseller list. If she punts a diet, millions of people will be on it by Monday. She’s launched careers for her frequent guests – think of Dr Phil and Dr Mehmet Oz. At its peak, her talk show averaged more than 12 million viewers in America alone and was syndicated in 150 countries. Oprah’s unwavering self-belief saw her take control of her show from the outset, a canny move that would turn her into the world’s first female African-American billionaire. And now her homespun down-to-earth wisdom has been distilled into a book of quotations called Own It: Oprah Winfrey in…

SOWETO food blogger Pulane “Puly” Mota’s deal with Kofi Afrika is the icing on the cake – her delectable cupcakes will now be sold at the popular coffee spot. Puly recently launched her cupcake range at an event at Kofi Afrika in Vilakazi Street, Soweto. Guests were treated to live music as well as a variety of scrumptious treats. Puly says she inherited her love for baking from the women in her family. “When I was at varsity I tested out my baking skills on a couple of friends,” she says. “Then the orders started coming in and I took it from there.” Nowadays, Puly has clients all over South Africa. For more about Puly’s cupcakes go to www.pulyscupcakes.co.za SHARE YOUR MEMORIES Do you want your event featured on this…

‘She’s no longer the introvert she used to be’ MOST OF us take it for granted: being able to hear sounds. But for this brave little girl and her mother, it is something precious, something that they treasure. For three agonising years, Zukiswa Mcengwa (38) had watched her deaf daughter struggle to reach her developmental milestones. Zukiswa felt helpless. But today, thanks to surgery to insert a devise called a cochlear implant, little Misokuhle Mcengwa is able to hear for the first time. It was a joyous occasion for her parents, Nceba (42) and Zukiswa, when the little girl from Khayelitsha in Cape Town was born, and after Misokuhle’s birth, life went on in the Mcengwa household as normal. But when she didn’t respond to noise or sounds, Nceba and…

SHE’S AN aspiring psychologist from Mdantsane near East London, but she has a passion for fashion. We chat to Anelisa Bali (27) about her fabric fascination and switching between studying and sewing. Tell us about your business, @Fabrik. My business is all about fabric. I sell 100 %-guaranteed block wax material – a fabric made of wax that never fades and doesn’t tear easily. I also sell accessories wrapped in fabric, which I make myself. I can wrap virtually anything in fabric, such as bags, shoes, jeans, jars, cushions, sandals and wallets, among many other things. I also help my customers by giving them ideas on how they can use fabric. What inspired you to go this route? I am a born artist, so I like to play around with…

LOOKS GOOD! PORK LEG Ask your butcher to score the fat to ensure the meat cooks evenly. PREPARATION: 5 MIN COOKING: 3 HR 55 MIN SERVES 6 1 onion, quartered2 carrots, roughly chopped3 bay leaves handful parsley stalkshandful thyme sprigs8 black peppercorns6 allspice berries, lightly crushed 1,5 L ciderwhole leg of pork on the bone GLAZE 45 ml (3 tbsp) golden syrup 10 ml (2 tsp) ground ginger pinch of English mustard powder juice of ½ orange 45 ml (3 tbsp) dark brown sugar Preheat the oven to 120 °C. 1 Put the onion, carrots, bay leaves, herbs, peppercorns and allspice in a roasting pan. Pour the cider over, then put a wire baking rack on top of the pan. 2 Put the pork on the wire rack and cover…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Smanga opens up to Getty. Sphe is shocked when her father sides with the Morokas. Nolwazi’s candlelit dinner is ruined by an unexpected announcement. Gadaffi pushes his nemesis too far. Xolelwa struggles to get her life back on track. Wandi (CHIEDZA MHENDE) stands up for himself but it backfires. Patricia makes a startling discovery. Nolwazi refuses to back down. RHYTHM CITY David turns the screws on Niki. Suffo (MDUDUZI MABASO) manages to ruin his relationship with Toolkit. After a fight, Bongi and Zinzi face a miserable Christmas. Zinzi and Lungile are worried about Bongi. Rene walks out on the band. David finds a way to get Niki out of the way. Reneilwe accepts a record deal. Zinzi is insecure after her rejection by Lungile. Zinzi spins out…

CHICKEN AND EGGS Doctor: What’s wrong with your bother? Boy: He thinks he’s a chicken. Doctor: Really? How long has this been going on? Boy: Five years. Doctor: Five years! Boy: We would have brought him to you earlier, but we needed the eggs. CONTACTS A guy is pulled over for skipping a stop sign. When the metro cop checks the man’s driver’s licence, he says: “You’re wearing glasses in your ID photo and you’re not wearing them now. I’m going to have to give you a ticket.” The guy says: “But officer, I have contacts.” The cop says: “Look, buddy, I don’t care who you know, I’m giving you a ticket.” LITTLE JABU Teacher: What exactly is maths? Little Jabu: Mental Abuse to Humans. TERROR ALERT Building security has…

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THE question of land redistribution still lingers like a bad smell in political corridors, and white farmers continue to dominate the ownership of South Africa’s commercial farms.However, slowly but surely a new breed of farmers is emerging. Let’s be honest, farming has never been the easy option. Apart from natural disasters, whether drought or flood, anyone entering this industry faces tough competition from well-established farms and international agricultural ventures. Despite this, a growing number of black businesspeople seem to be willing to give it a go. We speak to two successful black farmers who are leading the way, quite literally, in their fields. FIRST we meet up with Tshilidzi “Chilli” Matshidzula, officially the hottest dairy farmer in the country. The 28-year-old has scooped prestigious awards for conservation and farming on…

THIS gospel songstress is definitely on a roll: not content with the success of her new album, Redeemed to Worship, MAHALIA BUCHANAN is now on the road promoting it. Her journey recently took her to the United Kingdom, among other destinations. “Redeemed to Worship has been very dear to my heart and I’m glad it’s been received as well as it has,” Mahalia tells us. For her album, Mahalia roped in producer and musical director Siyanqoba Mthethwa and, on first keys, Bheka Mthembu – arguably the country’s best gospel producers at the moment. She’s also been busy with other projects: in October, she collaborated with American singer-songwriter DONNIE MCCLURKIN (Donnie’s journey, 3 November). Donny was in Mzansi for the recording of Gospel Goes Classical SA DVD Recording Volume 1, featuring…

CASSANDRA NOZIPHO MZOBE Starting a new tradition with my kids apart from my sisters and parents. As much as I love them, this year is all about me and my little family. A well-prepared meal, some Christmas cheer and lots of love to spread. It’s going to be fun! TEBBY MAAGWE BLESSING Christmas marks the birth of my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Instead of celebrating, I have to sit down and recap my life and check the impact of the birth of Jesus Christ in my life. Time to examine my ways, attitude, character, etc. as a believer of Christ Jesus. BONGANI MZILIKAZI KHUMALO Christmas, Good Friday . . . The same fuss over nothing, just another very good marketing strategy. CONSCIOUS COE LANGALANGA To me, it means getting…

He had been stabbed in the chest and bundled into the boot when he was hijacked’ TO SERVE and protect: it’s the motto made famous by America’s Los Angeles Police Department. And it has been adopted by our local Metro cops, who’ve claimed it as their own. One officer who gives her all and strives to “serve and protect” 24/7 is Johannesburg Metro Police officer Daphne Nondala. About 10 months ago, Daphne was almost killed when a negligent Tata bakkie driver knocked her over as she was waving him down in a routine stop-and-search operation in Soweto. Luckily, she managed to escape with a broken pelvis and a broken ankle. But coincidentally, at the end of November, at the very same spot on Diepkloof ’s Chris Hani Road, she also…

SPARKLING NAILS • Be daring and paint your nails in a bold metallic colour. You don’t need to add anything extra - your nails are a statement on their own. • If you want a more demure look, use a colour that’s infused with a subtle shimmer. If you want to add extra glitz, paint one finger in a bold metallic colour. • If you love to experiment, start with a solid colour and paint a glittery top coat over it. Glitter polish doesn’t come off easily, which means your look will last longer. • And what about glitter French tips? You can buy a set of stick-ons, or paint your tips yourself. GLITZY EYES • Anyone can rock shimmery eyeshadow, for any occasion. The trick is finding the right…

THE FESTIVE season is upon us, and that means time with friends and family – hanging out, catching up, celebrating and eating together. When you want to serve your guests delicious food that will satisfy everybody at the table, Fatti’s & Moni’s pasta is sure to be a hit. With so many variations to choose from, you can make a pasta dish every day. Whether you’re serving it hot with a sauce or cold in a salad, Fatti’s & Moni’s will make you a star in your own kitchen. CHICKEN PEANUT SATAY PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 15 MIN SERVES 6 300 g Fatti’s & Moni’s Extra Fine Noodles15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil4 chicken breasts, sliced250 g mushrooms, sliced1 red pepper, thinly sliced1 orange pepper, thinly slicedhandful spinach, thick slices3…

‘I gave him fellatio – something I’ve never done before. Later, he told me he has a girlfriend’ Q WE FIGHT OVER HIS EXES I love the father of my child but we always fight over his ex-girlfriends. He still sends messages to them, and while he claims I have nothing to worry about, the messages tell a different story. I do not know whether to stay or leave him. I believe an ex is an ex for a reason. What should I do? CHARLENE, E-MAIL A You have said it well: “an ex is an ex for a reason”. He needs to clarify whether he still wants you in his life and what role you are playing, so you can get your ducks in a row, too. Sit him…

‘This is my wife! That she disappeared is of no consequence’ WORD QUICKLY spread that the long-disappeared children of Ncadana were back home. The legend came to life. People were talking – that the children, now grown-ups, had come back to exact revenge. Still, everybody was raving about the heroic role of Manyawuza and MamNgwevu. But more than that, there was great excitement about how successful they all were. There was a lot of talk about Liziwe being a “judge of all judges.” Some people, on hearing that she was a “big” judge, were not wasting any time – they wanted Liziwe to solve their problems. One complained about the local chief who had arrested him unfairly. Could the judge help? Another complained about her chicken run being broken into…

SAGITTARIUS 21 DEC – 20 JAN The sun is settling into your sign, which means it’s time to celebrate your birthday and embark on a new personal year. If you’re a true Capricorn, climbing the ladder of success and achieving your goals make you tick, so you might want to take some time to set your intentions for the year ahead. On another tack, it’s important to seek out cheery company, because you might be prone to negative thought patterns. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 46, 49, 25, 18, 7, 34 AQUARIUS 21 Jan – 18 Feb It’s a good week to count your blessings and spare a thought for those less fortunate. In gratitude, and as an altruistic Aquarius, you might want to do something to brighten up their lives. Whether…

FRESH BEATS Her new offering was finally released after being delayed a few times. Titled Gqom Queen: Vol. 1, the album climbed to no.3 on the iTunes SA charts just a few days after coming out. And if you’re wondering about the title, it’s because Babes (23) feels she’s the first woman to introduce gqom (a dance subgenre from Durban) into the music industry. BULLIES, BEWARE! Haters were quick to judge her for partying, saying she should know better as a pastor’s daughter. But the KZN-born star doesn’t let it get to her. She says being a successful artist doesn’t make her less of a Christian. “I still believe in God. I understand God. God knows I love Him, and I love to dance,” she says. BFF CLUB Babes is…

THE COLLABORATION between DJ SBU, Zahara and RABS VHAFUWI has been trending so hard, it could break the internet. The trio’s single, Ndingubani, is all the rage right now and is likely to make the summer song list of many local music fans. Zahara adds her unique touch with her captivating vocals. Hard on the heels of the success of the single, Rabs was back in studio working on new material: an ambitious recording with the award-winning Simphiwe Dana on vocals. DJ Sbu is also on the track. Rabs, who recently celebrated his 33rd birthday, won’t say much about the forthcoming collaboration, but he did let slip that he’s been waiting for an opportunity to work with the Ndiredi singer for a while. “I’ve always wanted to work with Simphiwe.…

MOVE OVER Kim, Kourtney and Rob Kardashian – your brood are the next big little things. What with their unusual names, fab fashion and blingedout gifts, life as a Kardashian offspring is as glamorous as you can imagine. Rumour has it Rob, his baby mama Blac Chyna and his own mom Kris Jenner are already thinking up ways to make money off the latest member of the clan and only Kardashian name-bearer, Dream. They reportedly want to start a company geared towards newborns with clothes, toys, children’s books and more. We look at the luxurious lifestyles of the next generation who’ll carry the Kardashian empire forward, and add to their parents’ already bulging bank balances. THE WESTS NORTH WEST (3) PARENTS: Kim Kardashian (36) and Kanye West (39) CRIB: R169…