Innholdsfortegnelse for 1-Dec-16 i Drum English

IT’S DECEMBER! We’ve been working like busy bees the entire year, so I’m sure none of us can wait for the holidays to rest and regroup. It’s important to give our bodies and minds a break so that we come back refreshed in 2017. My children will be away this holiday and I will miss them so much. But I must admit I’m glad my husband and I won’t have to worry about helping with homework and dropping them at school in the morning. But as much as I’m excited about our much-needed break, I’m also worried that their grandmother won’t be as strict as we are when it comes to them watching TV and playing with their gadgets. On page 20, we tell you how you can monitor your…

STORM clouds are gathering as we arrive at Thandazile Ntetha’s home. The clothes she’s hanging on the line outside flap about in the strong wind and the sound of children playing in the street rings in the air. The approaching storm doesn’t bother Thandazile, who walks over to greet us with a huge smile. She has weathered a storm of her own and the baby boy lying sleeping inside is the reason she’s beaming from ear to ear. Just more than halfway through her pregnancy she thought she might lose him, but her little boy made history when he underwent surgery – the first of its kind in South Africa – while he was still in her womb. He’s her miracle baby, which is why she has named him Smangaliso,…

Employers have more resources than domestic helpers and there are a number of ways in which you can help them, says Myrtle Witbooi, General Secretary of the South African Domestic Service and Allied Workers Union (SADSAWU). Get their paperwork in order: Make sure your domestic helper has an ID, proof of address and other important documents. Give them time off to go to the Department of Home Affairs and any help they need in obtaining these important documents if they don’t have them. Help them save: Suggest to your domestic helper that you save part of their wages every month and agree on whether you’ll keep a portion of their money for them as an emergency fund or long-term savings. Improve their skills: If you can, give your domestic helper…

IF YOU’RE looking to spruce up your home but don’t want to spend too much, spray painting an old piece of furniture is the perfect way to express your own style – for no more than the price of a can of paint. Not only is it fun, you’ll have the satisfaction of creating something uniquely yours. Go from old to new (or new to old with a distressed finish) in no time! You can also create beautiful and unique looks like these three projects. The possibilities are endless with Rust-Oleum! 1 CHALK IT UP! For an ultra-matte finish that’s totally on trend, transform furniture with Rust-Oleum’s Chalked Ultra Matte paint. Chalked paint can be distressed to give a timeless, vintage look. No prepping is needed besides a light sanding…

ITALIAN TWIST CREAMY BERRY TIRAMISU Tiramisu is a popular Italian dessert. PREPARATION: 15 MIN CHILLING: 4 HR SERVES 6 500 g strawberries 10 ml (2 tsp) sugar 3 egg yolks 45 ml (3 tbsp) icing sugar 15 ml (1 tbsp) Amarula 4 egg whites 250 g mascarpone cheese 200 g ladyfinger biscuits 500 ml (2 cups) strawberry juice 50 g cranberries, chopped Prepare a ring cake pan. 1 Cut up the strawberries, sprinkle sugar over, mix and set aside. 2 In a large bowl, beat the yolks, icing sugar and Amarula until pale yellow and dense. 3 Add the mascarpone and mix well. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and slowly fold into the mascarpone mixture. 4 Cut some of the biscuits to the desired…

‘“Don’t drink and drive” isn’t just a slogan – it’s a life or death fact’ DAMAGED LIGAMENTS Q I run marathons and recently twisted my left foot, damaging the ligaments on the side. I wore a boot and used crutches for six weeks. How soon can I resume my running routine without causing further damage? DANIEL DLAMINI, E-MAIL A Your situation needs evaluation by a multidisciplinary team made up of a doctor, physiotherapist and biokineticist (an expert in the science of body movement) to evaluate the extent of the damage and find a rehabilitation process that might avoid surgery and possibly improve your range of movement, decrease your pain levels and the use of painkillers. With this rehabilitation, it is possible for you to resume your running routine at a…

ISIDINGO Sechaba and Lerato decide to do something about domestic abuse. Lincoln is arrested in front of his staff. Angie opens up to Nina. Tyson (SHONA FERGUSON) and Kgothalo put a wicked plan in motion to take out the Sibekos. Eddie wants a confession out of Lincoln. Calvin once again tries to get Angelique out of the clutches of the Zamdelas. Lincoln is put under more pressure by Eddie and his board. SCANDAL! Lindiwe finds herself embroiled in a daring plan which she hopes will win her leniency. Gontse makes a decision about her child in order to keep the peace at home. The Ngemas receive news. Romeo’s plan is compromised. Ndumiso (ANDILE SITHOLE) plans to surprise a member of his family. Romeo places himself in a situation which is…

SIYABONGA NOMVETHE 2 DECEMBER ZOË KRAVITZ 1 DECEMBER BRITNEY SPEARS 2 DECEMBER JAY-Z 4 DECEMBER TYRA BANKS 4 DECEMBER NALEDI PANDOR 7 DECEMBER SAGITTARIUS: AT HOME A Sagittarian needs a spacious room. They’re big-hearted and generous parents. Sagittarians are sporty and are the adventurous members of the family. They may live somewhere abroad. Home is a large house with an expansive vista. The Sagittarian child needs encouragement to curb a slapdash attitude. Sagittarians struggle to be on time.…

'I am not the girl in the bikini. I am the girl who sings' IT'S THE day she announces a new record deal and new album. And after her seven-year absence from the music scene, we’ve bagged an exclusive interview. It’s exciting to chat to someone who hasn’t given interviews for a while. But we've heard reports that Thandiswa Mazwai is a diva, so we’re not quite sure what to expect. Happily, she's not the least bit touchy when we meet: on the contrary, she’s open and talkative. “It’s funny that people consider me a diva when I am a very laidback person. In fact, I’m such a flirt it surprises me to have my name associated with such things,” she tells us. She concedes that the perception might have…

MEDIA personality and Metro FM DJ LERATO KGANYAGO was all set to host of the 2016 Chevrolet Feather Awards, alongside producer and actor Lumko Johnson. Then just the day before the event, she was replaced. Actress Khanya Mkangisa hosted instead. Khanya had to step in just hours before the show when the organisers announced that Lerato would no longer be hosting the event due to her busy schedule, while she said it was because of “unforeseen circumstances”. In a statement, Feather Awards founder Thami Kotlolo said: “Our schedules could not meet. She is extremely busy; so we decided to release her as our host.” However, a source close to the awards reveals to us that Lerato was actually fired by the organisers. “The reason they decided to let her go…

THE likeable TV presenter and actor has an ever-ready sense of humour, but finds nothing funny about social media bullies. Presenter of SABC2’s Hectic Nine-9, Ayanda Makuzeni has no time for haters and admits that, sometimes, he is affected by online trolls. The 29-year-old star from Khayelitsha, Cape Town, recently chatted to us about his TV career and future plans. What’s the one lesson you’ve learnt about the entertainment industry? That it’s full of fake people. People aren’t how they portray themselves – there are many two-faced individuals in this game. Was it difficult chasing your dreams growing up in a township? I’ve always known what I wanted as a kid, and I wasn’t going to let anybody take away that dream. I wasn’t going to let my upbringing in…

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SEVEN years ago, Zandile Simelane (24) decided to get tested for HIV, and got the shock of her life when the results showed she was HIV-positive. But with the help and support of her family and friends, today she is living a full and healthy life. While HIV is a chronic disease, it is manageable. Zandile, now an HIV activist, explains how she learnt of her status and how she embraced her changed life. “I did the test at a clinic I regularly passed on my way to school, and did not expect the result, even though I was sexually active,” she recalls. “Afterwards, I shared my status with a close relative who then quietly gossiped the news to my mother,” she recalls. Fortunately, her mother and the rest of…

NAME OF BUSINESS: Mi Butter REGISTERED: 2016 SECTOR: Food STAFF: One permanent and one freelancer SHE’S always liked cooking gourmet food and trying out new recipes. That’s how Vhongani Shumba stumbled onto an idea that’s turning out to be a profitable business: Mi Butter is a black-owned small business specialising in creating flavoured butters. Vhongani is based in Pretoria East, and has used her marketing and branding experience to good effect as she works to gain a foothold in the culinary market. She explains the aim of her products: “Adding Mi Butter to everyday food is a game-changer when it comes to adding a little bit extra to a simple meal, to finish off meals like roasted potatoes, steaks, and steamed or grilled veggies, melted on corn, or spread on…

‘Your family and partner need to find common ground so none of them end up losing you’ MY DAD IGNORES ME Q I feel so hopeless. Sometimes I feel like not visiting my dad’s family for good. I have two siblings whom my dad had during his early 20s. I managed to meet all of them after my dad kept on making excuses for not introducing me to them. And they complain he only cares about his three kids born within his marriage. Should I accept the fact I’m not part of his life? EM, E-MAIL A No one wants to be fatherless, especially if their father is alive. You seem to have done all you can to fit into your father’s life but his actions show he’s content with…

ROOTS 2016. Historical drama. All four two-hour episodes of this phenomenal series are now available on ShowMax. Roots is a remake of the 1977 TV classic which traces the lives of five generations of an American family who has its roots in slavery. What’s it about? The story starts with Kunta Kinte, who is captured by a rival tribe in his home country, Gambia, in the 1770s and sold to slave traders. He ends up on a plantation in the Colony of Virginia, where his master gives him the name Toby. Ten years later, he escapes to fight in the American Revolution but is recaptured and brutally punished. Not long after, Kunta gets married, and he and his wife, Belle, have a baby girl, Kizzy. But when their master finds…

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BACK WITH A BANG We haven’t heard much from the 24K Magic singer since he lost his mom to a brain aneurysm in 2013. The private musician hasn’t spoken much about his loss but he did thank fans in a tweet: “So thankful for all the love during the most difficult time in my life. I’ll be back on my feet again soon. That’s what Mom wants – she told me.” We love a guy who keeps his promises! NEW BEATS The pint-sized hitmaker and his Uptown Funk producer Mark Ronson teamed up again for 24K Magic. “I want to write better songs, I want to put on better shows, I want to make better music videos. I want my next album to be better than the first and the…

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You have to be aware that while you might think a relationship sabbatical is a good idea, your spouse might not. It might make them feel threatened and insecure. You need to be prepared for this kind of response and handle the feelings it evokes. It may be dishonest to try to convince your partner that taking a sabbatical is in the best interests of your relationship, Johannesburg-based clinical psychologist Nishara Govinda says. “You may think time apart will be good for the marriage because it’s what you need. But if your partner doesn’t feel it’s necessary, it may not be good for the marriage.” If you’re the one who wants a sabbatical, explore the reasons and what that means for you and your spouse, she says. She also advises…

HE’S A familiar face on our small screens, but now he’s breaking new ground: actor CRAIG URBANI has bagged a role in Scandal! – one of Mzansi’s leading soapies. Craig he says he’s excited about his role on the show. “I play a character called Damon Bradbury who is essentially a nice guy, but he has done some questionable things in the past,” he reveals. “In an odd turn of events, Damon finds out that the character Layla (played by Natasha Sutherland) is actually his half-sister because they have the same father.” He adds that working with Natasha has been “absolutely amazing”. Craig previously starred in e.tv’s telenovela Ashes to Ashes, as Uncle Mickey. “Getting to be in the soapie has been amazing and the people I work with have…

THERE was plenty of laughter, a few awkward moments and a ton of shade thrown at this year’s Chevrolet Feather Awards. The 8th year of the event, which celebrates the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, was held at the Theatre on the Track in Kyalami, north of Joburg. The show was hosted by Isidingo actress KHANYA MKANGISA and proudly gay socialite Lumko Johnson. They turned on the heat with loads of spicy jokes and shaded lots of celebrities, especially Bonang Matheba. It was a job well done considering that Khanya stepped in at the 11th hour when Metro DM DJ Lerato Kganyago pulled out due to “unforeseen circumstances”. KELLY KHUMALO kicked off the evening with a stunning opening performance, which got her a standing ovation from the audience. But…

WHEN I look at the weekly soap opera that is also known as “South African politics”, I’m reminded of the Bible verse Mark 3:25 that says: “If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” It’s amazing how NPA boss Shaun Abrahams has gone from being the “good guy” intent on stamping out fraud by laying charges against the Finance Minister to having to defend himself against accusations of buckling under pressure by Hawks boss Berning Ntlemeza. Now, the President wants Abrahams to provide “reasons why he should not be suspended”. The President is now turning on the person who failed to get him what he wanted – Pravin Gordhan’s removal as finance minister. The ruling party also helped the President survive yet another vote of no confidence…

THEY’RE invaluable in so many people’s lives – running the home, cooking dinner and taking care of the kids while you work. Yet even though they’re vital to the status quo, domestic helpers often have to put up with poor salaries and unfair working conditions – and recent updates to the minimum wages required for helpers are unlikely to make much of a bulge in anyone’s wallet. The Department of Labour has announced that domestic helpers – including housekeepers, gardeners, nannies and drivers – working in urban areas should be paid a new hourly rate of R12,42 if they work 27 hours or more a week. For them the minimum weekly wage is R559,09 while the minimum monthly wage is R2 422,54. In rural areas, the new minimum wage for…

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THE MANUFACTURE of sun-care products is a matter of public health and environmental concern. Avène’s dermatological laboratories are mindful of this and are committed to following an eco-friendly approach to providing sun filters that provide high tolerance, prolonged cell protection and formulas developed to minimise the impact on the marine environment. Their “Skin Protect Ocean Respect” approach is an example of their twofold ethical responsibility: they use their dermatological expertise to develop improved formulas with effective ingredients, while remaining committed to environmentally-friendly manufacturing methods. This year, Avène is taking sun protection even further. A recent study not also proved their formulas’ efficacy in cell DNA protection, it also showed how their decision to remove the silicone feduced the impact of their sun-care formulas on marine ecosystems. Eau Thermale Avène is…

IT’S said that there is only one thing worse than wishing you were married, and that’s wishing you were not. The Bible, in Hebrews 13:4, describes marriage as an honourable thing. While this description holds true, it’s difficult to ignore the devastation many experience in marriage. So the question is: If marriage is honourable, why do so many married people get hurt? THE RIGHT REASONS The most important question any suitor must answer is: “Why do I want to get married?” The answer is more important than “Who should I marry?” or “When should I marry?” Age, status or qualification aren’t sufficient reasons to get married. Even though attraction is the starting point for a marriage, it’s never reason enough to marry. Your reasons for marrying should be long-term. The…

SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 20 DEC If you’re a true Sagittarius, your need for personal space and freedom is likely to be of utmost importance, a fact that currently dominates your approach to life. On the upside this probably keeps you out of other people’s hair. Overdoing it, though, may cause ructions, particularly in your personal relationships. If you want a smoother ride you may have to curb your wanderlust or include your partner in your adventures. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 41, 16, 46, 28, 7, 33 CAPRICORN 21 Dec – 20 Jan Mercury, organiser of the mind and master of the tongue, moves into your sign this week. It’s a good time to put on your thinking cap, whether you want to shape your future or build your assets. Don’t…

Forest forage Hidden in the picture on the right are three bananas and five little hoops. Can you find them all? Bee sudoku Fill in the blank squares on the grid with the correct picture so that each row, column and quadrant contains one of each. Ask for permission before cutting along the dotted lines. Now place each picture in the correct box. Monkey wordsearch The words in the list below are all hidden in the grid – horizontally, vertically or diagonally, backwards or forwards. Find and circle them. How do you catch a monkey? CLIMB A TREE AND ACT LIKE A BANANA! What do you call a monkey with a banana in each ear? ANYTHING YOU WANT, HE CAN’T HEAR YOU!…

‘She is the rock in our family and a pillar of our community’ SHE SITS like a queen on a throne, surrounded by awards she’s accumulated over the years for her contribution to exporting Ndebele art to the rest of the world, and preserving a South African heritage. But it’s not just awards that surround Esther Mahlangu on her 81st birthday: Friends, community members, the royal family under Ndebele King Mabhoko III and esteemed members of the public are all there to lavish her with gifts and praise. In August, Gogo Esther made international waves when vodka brand (Belvedere) Red collaborated with her and Grammy Award-winning singer John Legend to design a limited-edition bottle for their #MakeADifference campaign, using her signature style of Ndebele art. John also wrote a song…

While a relationship sabbatical could simply mean taking separate holidays to have a break from each other, some couples could use it to take them off a path that looks like it’s leading to divorce. If you’re considering a divorce because your marriage is in a rut – not because of an untenable situation such as infidelity or abuse – a relationship sabbatical might be what you need to make things work. Divorce can be expensive and bitter. Is it really what you want when the problem isn’t that you’re not in love with your partner any longer but that you’re bored? Do you really want to give up everything you’ve built together? When you’re not desperately unhappy but not happy either, a break may be all you need. New…

HE GREW up in a soccer-mad family, but never showed much interest in playing the game. He’d go with friends to watch his favourite club, Kaizer Chiefs, but his real hero was South African long-distance runner Hendrick Ramaala. At school in Ramatlabama 600 near Mahikeng in the North West, a young Stephen Mokoka started running as a hobby. “I then made it to the district, regional and national events and won medals,” he recalls. And so the journey of this unsung athletics star began. He might not be in quite the same league as Mzansi’s poster boy Wayde van Niekerk or our golden girl Caster Semenya, but he too deserves a special mention for his performance on the track and field. The 31-year-old has won the Old Mutual Two Oceans…

WHAT A year Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is having: he’s the highest paid actor of 2016 according to Forbes magazine, and People magazine just named him the Sexiest Man Alive, making him the first non-white person to grab the title in 20 years. His new movie, Moana, is set to be a festive season hit, too. In his latest role, the 44-year-old wrestler-turned-movie star basically plays himself as an animated character. He’s the burly Polynesian Maui, who calls himself a “shape-shifter, demigod of the wind and sea and hero of men”. Maui and a young girl, Moana (voiced by Auli’i Cravalho), find each other on an island where she convinces the reluctant warrior to help her find out who she really is. Moana is a funny and heartwarming adventure of…