Innholdsfortegnelse for 26-Jan-17 i Drum English

JOHN MATHABA Cyril Ramaphosa has been ready to take over from [Nelson] Mandela and now he is more mature to take the ANC and country into prosperity. Phanzi nge Zupta and corruption-minded candidates. LUYANDA LU MDINGI Neither of the two. [Nkosazana Dlamini-] Zuma didn’t make an impact in the AU so she has no influence. As for Ramaphosa, I still don’t believe in him ever since that Marikana scandal and it is still not clear whether he is innocent or not – we can’t be led by cruel people. GOODHOPE MOLOPS Not another Zuma, please. Fact is she has history with [President] Jacob [Zuma] so she cannot serve the country. Cyril made mistakes but I still believe he can do us proud. He can even sell his buffalo if needs…

‘I’ve just released my EP and I’ve already shot two music videos’ GOOD looks and well-toned bodies often attract attention. So it comes as no surprise that we cause quite a stir when we meet up with not just one but three of Mzansi’s sexiest hunks. The moment Zweli Dube (26), Nicholas Nkuna (27) and Lehasa Moloi (29) walk into the Indaba Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre in Fourways, north of Joburg, the women are all aflutter. They waste no time asking to snap pictures with the sexy trio. We can’t blame them – this is an irresistible threesome. Perhaps that’s why all three stars had such a great 2016. ZWELI certainly has a lot to smile about. His year ended with him being crowned the sexiest man in Mzansi…

‘I curse the day she met and fell in love with that guy’ HIS HEART breaks every time he steps inside the house that was once full of joy and warmth. One look at the bullet holes in the walls and the terrible memories of how his mother and sister were killed come crashing back. It’s obvious Siyabulela Nqezo is a broken man and nothing can stop the flow of his tears as he recalls that horrific day. “Indoda ayikhali (a man doesn’t cry). This will pass,” a neighbour tries but fails to console him. It was a tragedy that sent shock waves through the community of Site C in Khayelitsha outside Cape Town. On the night of 26 December last year, Sindiswa Nqezo (50) and her daughter Bongiwe (24)…

BREAKFAST ONION, BACON AND CHEESE TART “This is an easy breakfast option for a larger group of people when making individual eggs for everyone just wouldn’t be practical.” PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 50 MIN SERVES 6 400 g store-bought puff pastry, defrosted 1 beaten egg yolk, for brushing 3 thick-cut bacon slices, chopped 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 leek, thinly sliced sugar 250 ml (1 cup) whipping cream 2 large eggs 2 egg yolks salt and ground white pepper ground nutmeg 125 ml (½ cup) Gruyère cheese, grated 500 ml (2 cups) English spinach, quickly sautéed Preheat the oven to 190 °C. Grease a springform tart pan. 1 Roll out the puff pastry to about 4 mm thick and wider than your springform pan. Put it in the pan…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Mrekza threatens to hurt Namhla (THULISILE PHONGOLO). Zitha tries to force a meeting with Jack but it doesn’t go well. Mazwi’s desperate to find proof of his wife’s infidelity. The Phakades sign away their rights to ‘their’ son. S’khaftin Chicken is officially opened. Cosmo blames himself for Gog’Flo’s setback. Mazwi overhears a phone conversation and grows suspicious. ISIDINGO Lincoln’s family begin to lose faith in him. Nkadimeng hides her involvement with Georgie (DARLINGTON MICHAELS) from her daughters. Tyson might have found the right ammunition to use against Lincoln. Nikiwe feels rejected by Gabriel. Inspector Sedima arrives at the SG mine for inspection. S’khu agrees to hire Kamogelo for Aphiwe’s sake, but he has a condition. Zukisa decides it’s time to get back into the dating game. RHYTHM…

SIGNS OF AGEING Old is when . . . you’re cautioned to slow down by the doctor instead of the police. Old is when . . . you don’t care where your spouse goes, as long as you don’t have to join them. MARRIED LIFE A married man should always forget his mistakes. There’s no use two people remembering the same things. How old is your wife? Approaching 40. Yes, but from which direction? A man is reading the newspaper when his wife asks, “Will you still love me when I’m old and grey?” “Sure I do,” he mumbles. GREAT PLAN After just a few years of marriage, a couple decide the only way to save their marriage is to try counselling. They’ve been at each other’s throats for some…

STOP THE HATRED Many people are complaining that Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye (‘A sad state of affairs’, 19 January) and his friend Themba Tshabalala can finally see the light after four years. The truth is that they served half of their sentences and just like anyone else, they deserve to be out on parole. How many car crashes have occurred since they were arrested and how many people have died in car crashes since then too? Many people got involved in incidents like theirs, but unlike Jub Jub and Themba they’ve never served any sentences yet they were forgiven. Let’s not judge so we won’t be judged – and stop the hatred. LETLADI WA GA-MPHAHLELE, MARALALENG CHARISMATIC CRISELDA I don’t care what anybody says, but I believe Criselda Kananda-Dudumashe is…

HER SUCCESS speaks for itself: she’s Mzansi’s number one media personality with endorsements worth millions. South Africa’s It girl turns 30 in June, and she tells us her new purpose is to no longer be selfish. Instead, Bonang Matheba plans to shift her focus and use her influence and money to empower others. Last year she started a bursary fund, and this year she’s publishing a book that reveals the secrets of her success. We catch up with Queen B at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch, and she’s as picture-perfect as ever. “My mother stressed the importance of always looking presentable,” she tells us. “No matter where we went, I had to be clean and proper. A woman has to be well-put-together.” Her mother, businesswoman…

AMAXHOSA AmaXhosa King Zwelonke Sigcawu’s 2010 coronation at Nqadu Great Place was postponed until May 2015, following NomaXhosa Sigcawu’s challenge of his kingship. NomaXhosa, King Zwelonke’s aunt, believed she had a right to her nephew’s throne. But because she was a woman, the family elders resolved to take the kingship down one generation rather than pass it to her, according to media reports. However, the Commission on Traditional Leadership Disputes later dismissed her claim. AMAMPONDO AmaMpondo Aseqawukeni Crown Princess Wezizwe Sigcau also tried to wrestle control of the crown form her cousin Zanozuko Sigcau. The strong-willed princess insisted she was the rightful heir to the throne but in 2010 President Jacob Zuma pronounced that late Mpondombini Sigcau (Weziwe’s father) needed to surrender the throne because his nephew Zanozuko was the…

‘We did not marry because we wanted to prove a point. We love each other’ IT TAKES courage and real commitment to survive the resistance to interracial marriage, particularly one that’s in the public eye. But this union is thriving, despite racist comments and insults. Ever since making his presence felt on the political scene, the Democratic Alliance (DA) leader’s “blackness” has been questioned by his detractors because of his marriage to a white woman. At times, it became impossible for the couple to even walk together in public. So when Mmusi Maimane enters his office alone for our interview scheduled with him and his wife, Natalie, we’re a bit anxious. Did they got cold feet and change their minds about posing together? IT’S A scorching Monday morning in Cape…

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‘You should’ve discussed your expectations regarding male and female friends’ Q AM I BEING BOUGHT? I’m an 18-year-old girl and I’m dating a 24-year-old man, who is a teacher. I love him and he says he loves me too, and shows it in his actions. But whenever I visit him, he gives me money – never less than R100. Why does he give me money? Is it all about love or something else? YN, E-MAIL A You are 18, but it’s not clear if you are still in school or not, and if the boyfriend is your teacher or not. His giving you money might be a gesture to indicate his love and reassure you. But if that makes you feel uncomfortable, you should talk to him about it. Just…

DO YOU and your kids love cricket? Do your kids dream of playing for the Proteas one day? Then you need to know about the KFC Mini-Cricket Kids vs Proteas Tour, which started in Cape Town recently. Enter our competition now and you too could win a chance for your primary school or junior cricket club to take on your heroes! A star-studded Proteas team featuring the likes of Kagiso Rabada and Hashim Amla took a 1-0 lead in the four-match 2016/17 KFC Mini-Cricket Kids vs Proteas Tour in what was one of the most-tightly contested matches in the tour’s history. The match – played at one of the most famous venues in world cricket, PPC Newlands – was won by the Proteas by a mere two runs. The kids…

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 18 FEB With the sun currently moving through your sign, your natural characteristics come to life and shine through. One of these would be your interest in people and what makes them tick. It’s a great week to build relationships within a group context. You might want to join associations, attend meetings and partake in social gettogethers to meet new people. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 22, 49, 7, 26, 38, 16 PISCES 19 Feb – 20 Mar Go-getting Mars moves into your financial horoscope this weeks. Even if you’re a Pisces who has little concern for the material world, you should get down to business. You’re also in a favourable position to establish professional relationships. It’s a week to get your act together and get the ball…

Hands up if you’ve ever had this convo with yourself: 4 PM “Mmm, I REALLY want to eat some chocolate biscuits!” 4.01 PM “No. Be good. You don’t need them. Chocolate biscuits are BAD!” 4.05 PM “I’ll just have TWO. And then I’ll go for a big run after school tomorrow to make up for it.” 4.10 PM “I can’t believe I just pigged out on ALL those biscuits. I feel awful. I probably won’t even run tomorrow.” Ring any bells? Many people experience a negative thought process like this one when it comes to food. This is because we’ve convinced ourselves that, somehow, some of our problems can be solved by controlling our relationship with food. Whether this stems from desperation,…

HE’S ONE of the players to watch this season, and he’s ultimately going for green and gold. But Blue Bulls prop Lizo Gqoboka would never have imagined he would one day harbour a dream to become a fully-fledged Bok. The bulky Gqoboka – one of the young players who’s captured the public’s imagination and the attention of the national coach – only starting playing the game in 2008 after matriculating from Ntabankulu High School in the Esatern Cape at 19. At the time he couldn’t speak a word of English and had never been on a rugby field, but his interest was piqued when he tagged along to a friend’s rugby practise. The rest is history. This Vodacom Super Rugby season, his second with the Bulls, Gqoboka (26) will run…

FIRST she was a homeless girl living off of others, but as the months went by Xolelwa’s (MAHLATSE LEKOTA) storyline progressed. She was off the streets and got a proper job, then things took an interesting turn and the storyline moved to human trafficking. But we’ve learnt that the Generations: The Legacy writers decided to scrap the character’s storyline because they didn’t know where more to go with it. “After living that life, they didn’t know how to bring her back to live a normal life,” says a source. Xolelwa was kidnapped together with Lesedi (Luyanda Mzazi) after which she was gang raped and forced into prostitution. Speaking to us, Mahlatse could not confirm whether or not she got the boot from the SABC1 soapie. However, she revealed there was…

MOVIE stars or music stars, their roles are the same: to entertain. But when the so-called entertainment spills over into their personal lives as a series of endless dramas and feuds, is this really what we want to hear about? Some of these entertainers are considered to be role models, especially to the youth, so when does it stop being entertaining and start becoming something more serious? At the moment, we have front-row seats to a highly publicised scuffle between two seasoned music stars: R&B singer Chris Brown and rapper Soulja Boy. Robbers recently broke into the latter’s Hollywood home and made off with cash and jewellery. According to celeb gossip website TMZ, police are on the trail of a male suspect who was caught on surveillance cameras at the…

THE ANC succession battle is becoming a case of “the lesser of two evils”. Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma are being touted as frontrunners to succeed President Jacob Zuma as leader of the party at the end of this year, but it seems to be a case of who has fewer skeletons in their closet. The ANC Women’s League has publicly endorsed Dlamini-Zuma as their candidate of choice and has praised all her accomplishments loudly. Yet, the question they need to ask is: Is the public willing to stomach another person with Zuma as their surname at the helm of the party and country? The public won’t bother studying her extensive résumé. All they’ll say is: “It’s enough already.” As it is, she’s said to have caused division…

‘Her behaviour doesn’t inspire confidence that she can live up to Madonsela’s standards’ HER PLEDGE was to break down barriers which excluded the poor and the vulnerable. But after about 100 days in the Public Protector’s office, her performance reveals a discrepancy between her stated goals and what’s actually happening at her workplace. Busisiwe Mkhwebane (56) stressed her determination to give a “voice to the voiceless” and prioritise complaints of the ordinary people instead of high-profile cases. She undertook to deal with the backlog of cases and bring closure to outstanding cases related to the maladministration and unlawful privatisation of the Venda Pension Fund, which has negatively affected former civil servants for more than 20 years. “My priority is the old cases, as I don’t want the institution that is…

MENTAL illness can have devastating consequences on its victims and those around them. Most people don’t understand it, and they certainly don’t know how to handle it. For Nosipho Nhlumayo, managing her disorder by keeping her cool has been one of the most difficult things to learn. The 26-year-old mother-of-two was finally diagnosed with a mental condition, as well as being HIV-positive, after a series of explosively violent relationships, abuse and rape. Eventually, she reached the lowest possible point in her life and attempted to commit suicide on two occasions. Only then did she seek the help she needed. “One thing I have learnt is that I can’t go around whining about everything that appears not to be right in my life,” she tells us candidly. Life dealt her a…

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‘Your irregular menstrual cycle is a result of you only having one active Fallopian tube’ Q MY FEET ARE ALWAYS COLD I always have cramps or cold feet, even if it’s a hot or cold day. It started in February last year. What causes it and what is the cure? ANONYMOUS, SMS A There are many different causes that can result in cramps and cold feet, especially if you’ve experienced it for a while. These could include external factors or something in your body. There are basic tests that will help detect the underlying cause. One cannot discuss the cure, if any, without a diagnosis. The most likely and common diagnosis of your presenting symptoms is called peripheral neuropathy (when nerves that carry messages to and from the brain to…

THERE’S a difference between an “old” and a “mature” Christian. Old Christians are those who have long since made the decision to cross the line of faith. They’ve done well to remain “saved” yet have done very little for their spiritual growth. Mature Christians, on the other hand, are those who have taken responsibility to grow in their faith. Old Christians might have quantity of time but they lack quality of faith. SPIRITUAL HEALTH Growth is a function of health. Healthy things grow without fail, and so do healthy Christians. So for any Christian to mature in their faith, they need to focus on their spiritual health. Some requirements for a healthy life include a good diet and exercise, but those who want a healthy spiritual life must also consider…

DAVID TLALE 29 JANUARY ELLEN DEGENERES 26 JANUARY AKA 28 JANUARY OPRAH WINFREY 29 JANUARY KID CUDI 30 JANUARY KERRY WASHINGTON 31 JANUARY AQUARIUS AT HOME: Aquarius’ room is the one kitted out with the latest techno stuff. Is the friendly and sociable member of the family. The Aquarius child is independent. Aquarius’ house is filled with gadgets. The Aquarius parent sends his/her child to an unconventional school. Is the one in the family who marches to the beat of his own drum. The Aquarius child is noticeably different from his/her siblings.…

ALL EYES ON AKA Good news: The rapper (born Kiernan Forbes) plans to release a new album this year, but he’s not the only one. His long-time frenemy, Cassper Nyovest, is also hard at work in the studio. Now that he’s BFFs with Anatii again, is there hope for his friendship with Cassper? “Things have to be organic,” AKA says. “As I grow older I just don’t have it in my heart. You know, that type of stuff [beef] takes a lot of energy.” Looks like he’s up for a drama-free year, and we are too! THE SAGA CONTINUES Following their 2015 hit song Saga, AKA and Anatii fell out with each other, reportedly over money. Apparently Anatii (real name Anathi Mnyango) wanted R80 000 for a beat AKA had…

1 Accept that you need to eat at regular intervals to fuel your body. Think of food as nourishment. 2 Embrace eating as an important part of your social interactions. 3 Don’t make rules. Instead, have flexible guidelines about what quantities of different types of food are nourishing for your body. Allow yourself to enjoy the taste of food from all the food groups. 4 Don’t label food as good, bad or naughty. Celebrate the social aspect of eating – popcorn at the movies, ice cream at the beach or sharing cake with friends at a café ’cos it looks yummy! 5 Factor in any treats you’re likely to eat during the week and accept this in advance. If you know you’re going to a sleepover accept you’re likely to…

A“DIVINE diva and warrior goddess” is how her music contemporaries describe Thandi Klaasen, South Africa’s most-celebrated jazz singer and dancer. She passed away on Sunday 15 January at the age of 86. Her phenomenal accomplishments saw her travelling the world to enthusiastic cries from audiences relishing her soft and glossy voice. She has dined with world leaders and staged performances with international stars, but her life was tinged with tragedy and pain. Her daughter, Lorraine, revealed that the jazz icon had been ailing with pancreatic cancer. She fell ill and lost her voice last December after suffering a stroke. Tributes have flooded social media networks after the news of her death broke. President Jacob Zuma described her as a leading pioneer and advocate of the country’s multi-ethnic culture who contributed…

THE BLUSHING new bride has reason to smile: She recently lived her dream day when she married the love of her life, Sfiso Makhubu, in a traditional ceremony attended by her relatives and close friends. “It was everything I ever wanted. Getting married to Sfiso in the presence of family and friends was like a dream come true for me,” Lungile Sibabela tells us. “We have been together for a while now, so it was time we got married. I love him because he is a gentleman who puts his family first. He loves people.” She tells us why it was her happiest day of her life. “I was extremely happy – I look forward to building a life with the man I love,” she says, adding that she would…

IN A stand-out moment in her career so far, former Joyous Celebration soloist TEBELLO SUKWENE – now a solo recording artist – recently shared the stage with world-renowned gospel singer and minister, DONNIE MCCLURKIN. “It was at a launch of a church in Tshwane and I was invited to sing. Turns out Pastor Donnie was invited as well and I thought it was a great opportunity for me to meet him,” Tebello tells us. “Once he was done preaching he started singing. Then he handed the mic to me and we started singing together. Mabongi [Christian gospel singer] was also there. In the end we had a set of about an hour just singing amongst the three of us. It was amazing. I’m really looking forward to meeting more artists…