Innholdsfortegnelse for 16-Feb-17 i Drum English

EVERY so often something makes headlines and we think, “Wait, is this really happening?” It doesn’t happen often – when you work at a news magazine there’s not much that shocks. But when it does, it hits hard. The recently released report by the Health Ombudsman about the Life Esidimeni tragedy is one of those stories. We could barely believe it when we read the shocking details. How did this happen? What went wrong for such horrific things to take place? How could people who are supposed to care for the most vulnerable in our society let them down in such a devastating way? Turn to page 12 for more. We can’t imagine what it must be like for the families of the people who died. Our hearts go out…

‘He kept asking if uMama knew he was there’ SHE met him when he was a 16-year-old fresh from the country town of Worcester in the Western Cape – a baby-faced teenager with dreams crowding his head and ambition flowing through his veins. The year was 1995 and Lundi Tyamara had just arrived in Johannesburg in the hope of making it big in the music business – and it didn’t take long for his extraordinary talent to be noticed. Legendary music producer Sizwe Zako, who was Rebecca Malope’s producer at the time, heard about this young guy with the powerful voice and invited the gospel queen to come to his home and listen to him. Sizwe’s plan was for Lundi to become one of Rebecca’s backing singers – releasing him…

SUGAR is the new tobacco, experts say – it’s addictive, makes us obese and causes life-threatening diseases. Yet despite the fearful facts, people continue to spoon it into their tea, sprinkle it on their cereal and glug drinks loaded with the stuff. And this is in addition to the sugar contained in most products lining the shelves. This is why the Government wants to introduce a sugar tax – to curb the amount of sugar we consume. A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance held public hearings to discuss the tax – and while a tax might not solve the problem itself, it’s the most cost-effective way to start addressing it. Government proposed sugary drinks be taxed at a rate of 2,29 c/g of sugar. For instance, a can of Coke,…

THE BEST shampoo is one that leaves your locks looking and feeling the best it can. First identify your hair type: is it curly, thick, colour-treated or fine? Then establish if it needs replacement of moisture, oils or protein, added treatment or just cleansing. Once you know your hair type and needs, it’s easier to find the correct cleanser. HOW TO SHAMPOO YOUR HAIR • Wet your hair with warm water. Pour a coin-sized amount of shampoo in the palm of your hands, and rub them together. • Run your hands through your hair, distributing the product evenly through your strands in strokes. • Rinse off the first application and apply shampoo again. The first round removes product build-up, and the second gives your hair a good clean. • Massage…

A SIMPLE definition for success is the achievement of your goals. To succeed you have to have intentions; there’s no such thing as accidental success. Because the world is governed by natural laws, there are fundamentals that govern success. We will look at some of the fundamental demands of success. HAVE A VISION A vision is a prophetic picture of the future. It’s an image of the desired destination. Proverbs 29:18 teaches us: “Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.” Vision is a fundamental requirement for success. In Jeremiah 1:11, we read: “The Word of the Lord came to me: ‘What do you see, Jeremiah?’ ‘I see the branch of an almond tree,’ I replied.” As the Lord asked…

1. WHICH COUNTRY DOES US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP EXPECT TO PAY FOR THE WALL HE WANTS TO BUILD? A. Canada B. Mexico C. Russia D. China 2. WHAT IS THE CAPITAL CITY OF SPAIN? A. Barcelona B. Seville C. Madrid D. Valencia 3. WHO LIVES AT NUMBER 10 DOWNING STREET IN LONDON, ENGLAND? A. The queen B. Ed Sheeran C. Adele D. The prime minister 4. WHAT IS THE COLLECTIVE NAME FOR A GROUP OF DOLPHINS? A. Pod B. School C. Pack D. Herd 5. WHICH TEAM WAS THE DEFENDING CHAMPIONS IN THE AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS (AFCON)? A. Zambia B. South Africa C. Ivory Coast D. Nigeria 6. THE TERM “NOON” DESCRIBES WHAT TIME ON THE CLOCK? A. 12 am B. 11 am C. 3 pm D. 12 pm…

‘Ma insists that foreigners come to our country to take from us’ WHAT is it inside of us that makes us so evil? And how do we become better? Why are we capable of so much harm and badness? How do we change? And stay changed? Nyasha says her group of new intern doctors all have weaves. Twelve girls as black as night, with mops of plastic on their heads. She is annoyed. “Stupid girls. Book smart, but stupid. They can tell you the nerve that innervates the stapedius muscle, but they can’t see the foolishness in walking around with heaps of self-hatred on their heads.” She wants me to get involved. “Why don’t you tell them, Chaba? These are your sisters, your South African sisters. Maybe if you speak…

‘He demands as much from his players as he gives of himself’ NOT many believed he could turn around the fortunes of the English soccer giants in a short time – certainly not in less than a year. Yet here he is – the shining light of the English Premier League (EPL), admired by Chelsea fans the world over. Antonio Conte tackled a bunch of hot-tempered and uninspired players and turned them into a team that’s practically unbeatable – they’re almost 10 points ahead of their closest rivals. The London club also managed to pull off a first in the league by having the best single-season win run, with 13 straight victories. The 47-year-old Italian is the only reason Chelsea is back on top after a disastrous run under José…

In 2015, Bella Hadid and Selena Gomez were snapped together with pals, but it would seem those days are over. Hours after the first pictures of Selena and Bella’s ex, The Weeknd, kissing on a Los Angeles street appeared, the Victoria’s Secret model unfollowed the Good for You songstress on Instagram. A source close to Bella told People magazine that Bella and The Weeknd’s split “wasn’t dramatic, but of course she’s hurt and pissed that he’s moved on so quickly”. Meanwhile, Selena’s ex, Justin Bieber, has made it clear: Unlike millions of music lovers the world over, he’s not a fan of The Weeknd’s music. When TMZ asked The Biebs whether he listens to the singer, he replied, “Hell no, I can’t listen to a Weeknd song. That sh*t’s whack.”…

1 SHE’S ALL ABOUT FAMILY LeAnne calls them her three pillars – music producer hubby Sipho (42) and their adorable daughters, Zani-Lee (7) and Zaya-Rose (3). LeAnne and Sipho, who celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in December, are determined to teach their kids good values. “Your children will become who you are, so be who you want them to be,” she has said. 2 SHE PUTS HERSELF FIRST – FOR THE RIGHT REASON LeAnne understands that you can’t pour from an empty cup, so she makes sure she takes care of herself by working out regularly and eating well. She has to juggle being a mom, wife, singer and businesswoman, but she makes time for weekly Pilates and barre classes to keep in shape. 3 SHE EMPOWERS OTHER WOMEN The…

LOOK STAR Pregnant singer Ciara, who’s just signed a new record deal with Warner Bros Records, was one hot mama-to-be in a silk velvet off-the-shoulder Rhea Costa gown at Harper’s Bazaar’s party. TREND ALERT…

Name Moussa Faki Mahamat (56) Country Chad Background He studied law in the Republic of Congo and in Paris, France. From June 2003 to February 2005 he served as Prime Minister of Chad, but stepped down amid a civil-service strike. From April 2008 to before the AU election, he was Chad’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and was at the forefront of the fight against Islamist militants in Nigeria, Mali and the Sahel. Languages Fluent in English, French and Arabic. Personal life Married with five kids. He has pledged to streamline the AU and fight hard for peace. He dreams of a continent where the “sound of guns will be drowned out by cultural songs and rumbling factories”, and wants “development and security” to top the agenda. MORE ABOUT THE AU…

FRUITY PLUM TART Try not to use sour fruit – the sweeter the plums, the sweeter the tart will be. PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 1 HR MAKES 6-9 PORTIONS 400 g shortcrust pastry 1 egg 125 ml (½ cup) caster sugar, extra for dusting 125 ml (½ cup) ground almonds 15 ml (1 tbsp) brandy (optional) 30 ml (2 tbsp) sour cream 800 g pitted plums icing sugar, for dusting Preheat the oven to 180 °C. 1 Line the base and sides of a 25-cm loose-based tart pan with pastry. Set aside. 2 In a mixing bowl, combine the egg, caster sugar, almonds, brandy and cream. Pour mixture into the pastry case. 3 Top with plums and dust with some extra caster sugar. Bake for 1 hour or until the…

‘When everything seems to be falling apart you’re bound to be sad, but don’t stop trying’ HE DOESN’T TRUST ME Q I’m 23 and dating a guy who’s 32. I’ve dated other guys and left them, but people keep telling my new boyfriend about my past and the guys I’ve dated. He then asks me about the things he’s heard and becomes furious without giving me a chance to explain. I love him but I’m afraid I’m going to lose him because he doesn’t want to talk to me. ANONYMOUS, E-MAIL A I wonder if you’ve given your boyfriend any reason not to trust you? If so, then you should reassure him that the past is in the past and that he’s your present and future. If he values your…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Gadaffi wants to know what’s next for him and his ex. Lucy freaks out when she realises why S’khaftin Chicken is so busy. Jack (VUSI KUNENE) puts Tau firmly in his place. Wandile and Deli come up with a plan. Fana bumps into someone he used to know. Lesedi decides to become more independent. Namhla takes the bait when her new ‘friend’ asks for her help. Sphe gets into an argument. ISIDINGO Nina (KHABONINA QUBEKA) begins to worry about Obakeng. Lincoln begs Uncle Muzi not to be fooled by Gabriel. Matlala warns Nikiwe that the miners are unhappy. Rajesh begins to put distance between himself and Kgothalo. Lincoln’s trial gets underway. Rajesh still has an emotional hold over Kgothalo. Angelique turns the tables on the prosecution. Zukisa…

SPEEDY RESPONSE A traffic policeman pulls over a speeding motorist. When he walks up to the car he finds a grinning teenager behind the wheel. “I’ve been waiting for you all day,” the cop says. “Well,” the teen replies, “I got here as fast as I could.” GOING SWIMMINGLY While fishing off the coast of Florida in America, a tourist’s boat capsizes. The guy could swim to shore but his fear of alligators keeps him clinging to the overturned craft. He spots a beachcomber on the shore and shouts, “Are there any ’gators around here?” “No,” the old-timer hollers back. “They haven’t been around for years!” Feeling safe, the tourist starts swimming leisurely towards the shore. About halfway he shouts to the guy on the beach, “So how did you…

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IT BRINGS her joy, and a lot of relief, too,” Kopano Matlwa says of her writing, and she simply wouldn’t cope without it. The talked-about author – whose debut novel, Coconut, sold a whopping 25 000 copies, was translated into four foreign languages and clinched the 2007 European Union Literary Award – says writing “allows me to do everything else . . . it brings me peace and makes me feel closer to God.” Kopano’s second book, Spilt Milk, went on to win the 2010 Wole Soyinka Prize for literature and her new offering, Period Pain, has just been launched to acclaim. The accomplished wordsmith, a practising medical doctor in the public sector, says her favourite quote is one by Anton Chekhov: “Medicine is my wife and writing is my…

THE date is 20 February 1962. The mission: to send astronaut John Glenn into space to orbit the earth, observe how his body reacts and bring him home safely. It’s a spectacular success: Glenn orbits the earth three times and returns home a national hero; a celebrated symbol of American accomplishment. Yet what many people didn’t know was that behind the scenes, three women worked tirelessly to ensure his safe journey and return. A trio of African-American women, known as the “human computers”, were the brains behind the mission – despite having to deal with the soul-crushing segregation laws of the time. Their story is now the subject of the movie Hidden Figures, the dark horse to emerge from the shadows at the recent Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards and…

TALK about determination! Despite undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment for breast cancer, ZOLEKA MANDELA decided she had to get back to a healthy weight and has been working out like a boss. Besides exercising regularly, the author and granddaughter of the late Nelson Mandela also took up a 30-day ab challenge and the results are amazing. “My back fat has officially fallen thanks to the 30 Day Ab Challenge, my home treadmill, drinking three litres of water a day and cutting out ALL the things I absolutely LOVE – sugar, carbs and junk food/fatty food,” Zoleka said on Instagram. “I had my 11th radiation treatment this morning, I barely have much energy left in me (my doctor says my exhaustion will worsen towards the last leg of my treatments) but…

JOHN KAZEMBE That’s proof the Health Department inspectors don’t do their work – inspecting well. No life is supposed to be lost due to negligence. Anyway, I am happy she has resigned. BUSISWA MANTLANE LUGAYENI It’s disgusting really. Someone must be held accountable for this. They should be fired and jailed. They should also be made to pay for the funeral arrangements of the respective families of the deceased patients, and pay them a lump sum as compensation – it’s the least they can do. OLIVIA MDLULI They should spend time in jail. This is nothing less than murder. LETHUKUTHULA MOYO Jail. There is loss of life here. There are incomplete families now because of their selfishness. Did they not swear to protect South Africans when taking office? Jail her.…

‘Fine, Mzansi. You want to know more about me, this is who I am’ IT TOOK just one date for his life to change – now he can barely walk out of the front door without being swamped by crowds. And being recognised, as Mdu has discovered, can be a tad tricky. “I can’t go to the garage, I can’t go to the Fourways Farmers’ Market as I usually do. I tried last weekend and there was a stampede. Sometimes my clients will say, ‘Let’s meet up,’ but I can’t do that any more.” There’s no denying it: Mduduzi Nyoni has been the talk of the town since he appeared on popular Mzansi Magic show Date My Family recently. Plenty of shade was heaped on the Joburg-based entrepreneur after he…

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BOBOTIE IN LASAGNE CUP PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 40-45 MIN SERVES 4 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500 g lean beef mince 30 ml (2 tbsp) curry powder 30 ml (2tbsp) chutney salt and freshly ground pepper 8 lasagne sheets TOPPING 1 egg 125 ml (½ cup) milk salt and freshly ground pepper 8 bay leaves Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Line large muffin tin hollows with foil and grease with non-stick spray. 1 Heat the oil and fry the onion and garlic until fragrant. Add the mince and fry until done. 2 Add the curry powder and chutney and stir-fry for a few minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. 3 Bring water to boil in a saucepan, add a…

‘Every time you miss a treatment, the virus multiplies’ I’M SCARED OF INFECTION Q I’m a 22-year-old lady and have made stupid mistakes lately. I had unprotected anal sex with an older guy and he ejaculated in my anus. What are my chances of getting infected with HIV? STRESSED OUT, E-MAIL A The anatomical makeup of the anal tissue means it is highly likely to tear during anal sex, so your chances are not zero. If the older guy is HIV-positive and also has an open cut or wound, the exchange of body fluids will infect you via the anal cut. Rather than guessing about the chances, it will be better to find out from your nearest clinic as a rapid HIV test is conclusive and free. That means there…

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AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 18 FEB You may not like your personal space invaded, but you probably like being part of the group. Your neighbourhood is a beehive of happenings, meaning you won’t have to look far to feed your need. Apart from having a good time socially, you could also make a positive contribution to your community as some of these activities are likely to be in aid of charity. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 42, 22, 32, 15, 7, 33 FAMOUS AQUARIANS AQUARIUS (AN AIR SIGN) – QUALITIES: Have good social skills.Are civil.Are rational, objective and keep things in perspective.Are a breath of fresh air.Are slaves to theories and principles.Live in their minds and are out of touch with reality.Have difficulty handling emotions. TREVOR NOAH 20 FEBRUARY THE WEEKND 16…

‘I’ve never considered myself to just be a singer. I’ve always considered myself to be an artist and storyteller’ MONOCHROME MAGIC The singer, born Janelle Monáe Robinson, wears signature black-and-white outfits as a tribute to her working-class parents. “My mother was a janitor and my father collected trash so I wear a uniform too,” she explains. BIG BREAK The 31-year-old American started out selling her CDs to college students in Atlanta and was discovered by Outkast member Big Boi at an open-mic night. Her cover of Roberta Flack’s Killing Me Softly sealed her future success, while her 2010 single Tightrope cemented her fame. BRANCHING OUT Janelle stars in two Oscar-nominated films this year. She made her debut in the coming-of-age drama Moonlight, then had a bigger role in Hidden Figures…

RAT 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 Rats can look forward to a busy year with lots happening at a fast pace. Your social life might be especially active and see you enjoying many good times with others. In your home life there will be changes of routine to adjust to and some ambitious plans to carry through. Although disruptive, if everyone cooperates, a lot can happen and be gained. Personal interests and travel look promising, with unexpected events opening up other possibilities. A feature of Rooster years is that they can surprise, so be ready to take advantage of opportunities to broaden horizons. As for work, changes could bring extra pressure but also the opportunity to move forward in new ways. April, May and October could see important…