Innholdsfortegnelse for 08 October 2015 i Drum English

IF THERE’S one resilient woman who never gives up easily, it’s our police head, Riah Phiyega. Everyone expects her to resign but she’s still holding on with her head held high – despite the fact that crime reports show that South Africa is still a breeding ground for violent crimes, which have gotten worse during her stint as the country’s top cop. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to assume that Riah is unfit for this office. She’s always been considered unsuitable by security experts and the Marikana killings will always serve as a reference point to back their argument. If Riah was concerned about the kind of leadership legacy that she wants to leave, she would have resigned from this position so that someone more capable of fighting crime…

BANELE TWALA  NO Zuma should not continue politics past 2019. He has not done anything constructive in his two terms as president. All I know is that he built himself a mansion and wasted the public’s money. I think Cyril Ramaphosa would lead the ANC better. YAMKELO MNOTOZA  NO Zuma has not contributed to the development of this country and his continued influence on the country’s politics will scare foreign investors away. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma successfully chaired the African Union (Commission), so she can take over the ANC. SIFISO MANZINI  NO It’s time for Zuma to step down and give other people in the ANC a chance to lead. Kgalema Motlanthe could be a better leader for the ANC because he’s humble and is not corrupt. NELISIWE KHUMALO  NO Zuma’s influence…

HE MADE a name for himself when he appeared in Mzansi’s biggest soapie, Generations, back at the end of 2011, and almost four years later, he seems to be taking over the entertainment industry. In fact, he’s so busy that when we meet him on the set of All Access Mzansi he hardly has enough time to chat. However, Anga Makubalo makes an effort to give us some of his precious time. MULTI-TALENTED STAR Anga is juggling a number of roles – model, presenter, singer and actor. He’s probably best known for his role as MJ Memela, son of the mean Mawande (formerly played by Nambitha Mpumlwana) in the SABC1 soapie Generations. You might also know him as NaakMusiQ, his musical stage name. He tells us he has always loved…

Annah Moyo,Advocacy Officer at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR), says: Vigilantism often thrives in communities that are overwhelmed by crime, and where the criminal justice system is perceived to be weak. Vigilantism also reflects lack of confidence in the criminal justice institutions and their ability to deal effectively with crime. Communities may also perceive the criminal justice system to be too lenient on criminals. High crime rates and a seemingly weak justice system make poor communities more likely to resort to vigilantism to protect themselves. Affluent communities are more likely to secure the services of private security companies for protection against crime.…

THERE’S an article about him in the latest issue of one of the most prestigious magazines in the world. But he’s not really that impressed by the honour. To comedian Tats Nkonzo being featured in the September issue of glossy magazine Vanity Fair clearly isn’t a big deal. “I don’t feel like a hotshot,” he says. He may not think so but he obviously made an impression on the audiences and critics who saw his show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland in August – which is why he got a mention in the Vanity Fair feature on some of the top comedians from around the world. He’s still “under the radar”, the funnyman and host of SA’s Got Talent says. “I’m not hounded by interviewers and I don’t…

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Q TRYING TO CONCEIVE I’m 24 and my fiancé and I have been trying to conceive for about three months. I once consulted a doctor for stomach cramps and he gave me some painkillers and prescribed contraceptive pills to take for two months. He also told me to buy an ovulation test so I would know when to be sexually active. I took it and it was positive so we were sexually active since. But yesterday I started my period. Please help. SAD, E-MAIL A You need to relax, which will make you more likely to conceive than when you’re anxious. Even if you get everything right, sometimes nature prevails. Follow your monthly calendar closely and count the first day of your period as day 1. If you have a…

THE challenge landed in my inbox via Facebook. #tiendaedroog (10 days dry), my colleague called it. We’d been energetically debating the pros and cons of a tendency that’s become increasingly evident among social drinkers – giving up alcohol briefly for health reasons. I asked the question on Facebook and the response was overwhelming. The manager of a clinic group in Dubai said he calls his annual alcohol fast Lent, even though it has nothing to do with religion. “It’s an ideal detox before the beginning of a new year,” he said. Music promoter, art administrator and voice artist Charl van Heyningen (53) said he recently enjoyed spending time in New York with SA entertainer Nataniël and his band, all of them “dry”. “They don’t drink and there’s no lack of…

NOZI MOTEKA KWA KUMALO I tell myself that “I’m with them but I’m not part of them.” I try by all means to exclude myself in everything their doing simply because I never do anything right in their eyes. NOKCY SABELO MYEZ I’m the black sheep of the family simply because my grandmother doesn’t like my mom that much, so that hatred is passed on to me. I deal with it by not responding to the harsh words directed to me, although it always haunts me. NOTHANDO KHUZWAYO I have accepted it even though it hurts, but there is no other way.…

WHILE the law is often seen as dry and dull, advocate Karabo Bareng Kgoroeadira is very passionate about representing her clients in the High Courts of South Africa. This litigation specialist was born in Soweto but lives in Hartebeespoort Dam, which is a convenient half-way point between her practice in Johannesburg and her work in the North West High Court. Karabo offers expert opinions on various issues pertaining to the law. As a member of the public cannot approach an advocate directly, she receives instructions or briefs from attorneys, who are her clients. “Most of my time is spent in consultations, conducting legal research, furnishing legal opinions, offering pro bono [free] services to my communities, and, in the event that a matter is ripe for court, I will litigate it…

RHYTHM CITY Niki (NOLO PHIRI) stumbles across something that makes her think Puleng could be pregnant. Reneilwe wants Mampho to take action with regards to Shakes. Puleng tells Suffocate that she is desperate to have a baby. There is tension over Bongi and Lerato’s competing gifts for Zinzi. Puleng discovers Cuba is trying to use muthi to get her to fall pregnant. SCANDAL! Layla makes an offer which she believes will set her up nicely. Gloria is determined to stand in the way of a budding relationship. Thembeka (MASASA MBANGENI) suspects that her mother-in-law has a secret agenda which is not in her favour. Lindiwe and Scelo battle with their feelings about their father, who makes his family a promise. MUVHANGO Thandaza (SINDI DLATHU) manages to get herself onto the…

WHAT’S IN A NAME? Joyce: Jimmy babe, now that we’re engaged, I think we should start calling each other pet names, sweet names. James: (Uninterested) All right, Babe. So what do you want to call me? Joyce: I think I will call you “Tiger”. James: Why Tiger, Babe? Joyce: (Sexy tone) Because you’re charming, handsome, smart and calculating. And you Jimmy dear, what do you want to call me? James: (Still uninterested) I think I’ll call you Zebra. Joyce: (Smiling and kissing his cheek) Ooh, that’s sweet, why would you call me that? James: Because of your silver stripes. LOST IN TRANSLATION A Polish man moves to South African and marries a South African girl. Although his English is far from perfect, they get along very well until one day…

1 SMALL TOWN SUCCESS At 15 years old, singer/songwriter Tholwana Mohale is a Grade 10 learner from Steinkopf, a small town in the Northern Cape. She has four siblings and her mom is a single parent. Tholwana started singing in 2011 when her school offered guitar classes and her mom signed her up. 2 NEW KID ON THE BLOCK Her strong voice and entertaining stage presence shot her to fame in SA’s Got Talent 2014. She beat five other acts to bag R250 000 in prize money, some of which she’ll use for her education. “I’ll definitely put some away,” she says of the rest. Smart girl! 3 QUITTERS NEVER WIN When Tholwana auditioned for a spot in the competition last year, it was her second try. She started her…

SHE LIVES in a Tshwane East suburb, literally next door to the famous Waterkloof community known to be a haven for cabinet ministers and top government officials in the executive capital of South Africa. Deputy Minister of Social Development, Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, could have easily joined them in the swanky suburb, moving into an over-the-top ministerial house with all manner of luxuries and featuring state-of-the-art security. Instead, she chose to stay in her own home. “I decided to stay here because I can do what I want,” she says. “Ministerial houses are controlled. I do have a ministerial house in Cape Town, but around here I choose to stay in my own home. “The other thing is my children – I’ve got two visually impaired children, so I didn’t want an…

WHEN a superstar like PHARRELL WILLIAMS gives the media and about 5 000 fans a private show, you can bet it’s going to be some of his best work yet. So when we filled the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg for the Happy singer’s intimate concert recently, we weren’t surprised to learn that it was a highlight in Woolworths’ “Are You With Us” campaign. The popular food and fashion brand seeks to highlight educational advancement, environmental awareness and social cohesion in South Africa through their campaign with the American singer-songwriter. And, as expected, Mzansi’s famous faces were out in full force to watch Pharrell in action. Television titan BASETSANA KUMALO, actresses KHANYA MKANGISA and SAMKELO NDLOVU, Idols SA judge UNATHI MSENGANA, LOYISO BALA and wife JENNIFER and many more were dancing…

TENSION has been running high in their ongoing feud, but award-winning gospel sensation SFISO NCWANE has decide he wants to make peace with his estranged family. Sfiso’s older sister, Gugu Ncwane, tells us that he regrets what he said about distancing himself from his family and wants to go home and apologise. “He called early in the morning one day to ask me to go buy food for my mother,” says Gugu. “He deposited R3 000 into my bank account and said he was very sorry about everything and promised to come and apologise for the whole thing.” Sfiso’s mother, FIKILE NCWANE, says she is prepared to face her son, but she’s not ready to see his wife, Ayanda. “I am also prepared to resolve this with my son but…

SPRING has certainly sprung, and not a moment too soon. At the recent 68th British Academy Film and Television Awards (BAFTAS) TV Tea held in Los Angeles, it was all about flower power and bold patterns. A number of our favourite TV stars showed us exactly how to wear these playful trends. Musician HANNAH JAMES attended the event in a floral form-fitting dress perfect for her slim figure. In a contrasting colour was Scandal (The Fixer) actress KHANDI ALEXANDER with flower detail. Adding a bit of colour on the red carpet was actress and producer LORRAINE TOUSSAINT, wearing an off-the-shoulder red dress. Orange is the New Black star UZO ADUBA, Everybody Hates Chris actress TICHINA ARNOLD and The Soul Man’s leading lady NIECY NASH paired their bold prints with the…

A MOB’S JUSTICE Our judiciary system has let us down and that has resulted in people taking the law into their own hands because they have no other choice, and after criminals were given more rights than their victims. After what recently happened to those boys who were believed to be members of a gang that terrorised residents in Etwatwa location, Ekurhuleni, one can see that the worst is yet to come. Our policemen and -women are working very hard and risk their lives chasing dangerous criminals, only for them to be released a day or two after the arrests because of a lack of evidence. This certainly doesn’t excuse the necklacing of the alleged teen gang members. However, it shows that people are fed up with being terrorised by…

HISTORY can provide wonderful lessons. Often, we get the chance to learn from our predecessors’ mistakes and create a better future. But sometimes history shines a light on something or someone special, and we become inspired to dig deeper. This was the case when a Grade 12 schoolgirl was given a history project: to create a digital and visual presentation on a heritage site or monument, or in honour of a legend. Her subject was none other than a former DRUM cover girl and jazz icon Dolly Rathebe. But what was intended as a simple project has turned into something much bigger. LEGENDARY LADY It’s been 11 years since Dolly Rathebe was laid to rest, but interest in her life has been resurrected by Parktown High School for Girls student,…

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C = CUT DOWN Have you ever thought you should drink less? A = ANNOYED, ANGRY Have you ever got angry with someone for suggesting you should drink less? G = GUILTY HABIT Do you ever feel guilty about how much or how often you drink? E = EYE-OPENER Has your drinking ever given you such a fright that you’ve thought, “I’m giving up drinking?” If you answer yes to even one of these questions you have problems. WHY BINGE-DRINKING IS HARMFUL You can’t undo the damage of binge-drinking – drinking five or more alcoholic drinks in quick succession – with a detox, says Prof Willie Pienaar, an addiction expert from Stellenbosch. Every time you drink too much you harm your liver. Some of the damage is reversible in the…

How should you treat the black sheep in your family? Accept them for who they are or help them see that they are loved but that some of their behaviour or attitudes are not acceptable, Ann says. “Respectful communication is the most important element of any family interaction. “Talk about things that make you uncomfortable. Say that it’s the behaviour that upsets you, but you’re not rejecting the person,” she advises. “Explain how you’d prefer them to behave, and try to understand the other person’s point of view too. “We’re all different, and sometimes it’s the differences that challenge and enrich our families and help us broaden our views.”…

Best part of the job? The best part of my job is seeing justice prevail and a smile on the faces of the less fortunate, especially children. What’s your view on the cost of legal counsel? I’ve heard about the debate over expensive fees. However, during my pupillage, I was taught the Legal Ethics module by the strict Judge Johan Kriegler. He said, “In practice one must be led by his or her passion for the law and then the monetary rewards will follow”. That’s how I operate where fees are concerned. Does media coverage on high profile cases raise awareness about your profession? It’s important for all South Africans to recognise that the Judiciary in this country is independent and enforces the principles of the Constitution and the Rule…

IT TURNS out Zwelakhe (Luthuli Dlamini) didn’t die of a heart attack – he was poisoned. Now the big question is: who wanted him dead, and why? Mzansi Magic’s new telenovela, The Road, moves between 1950s Sophiatown and modern-day Johannesburg. It takes us through a classic love story as well as a series of mysterious deaths in Kofifi. And Zwelakhe’s mysterious death at his office shocked everyone. Yet his business partner, Silas Ziqubu (THEMBA NDABA) didn’t look surprised at all, and now he’s at the top of the list of people who might have wanted Zwelakhe dead. He has a motive after all – and his financial problems are just the start. Viewers have watched Silas’ efforts to locate Zwelakhe’s briefcase, snooping around his office and his home. However, when…

STAR FANS He’s still blown away by the song’s success. “I’ve seen celebrities like Usher and characters like Bugs Bunny, kids, animals, all doing my dance. So everything is all great!” NO SWEARING He claims he is leading a new wave in hip-hop with his kid-friendly track because he doesn’t swear in it. FAVOURITE FAN MOMENT Watch Me has spawned thousands of fan videos. Silentó’s favourite is a six-second Vine of a fan jumping out of his own car and onto another (in traffic) in order to do the “whip” and then the “nae nae”. SCHOOLBOY Silentó was born Ricky Lamar Hunt in Atlanta in America. He still attends high school and even credits his classmates for helping him create the popular earworm. “I made the song in school. It…

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RECENTLY International Month for Deaf People commemorated the first World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf which took place in September 1951 in Rome, Italy. During the month of September each year, deaf culture is showcased worldwide and and an array of activities are set up in order to celebrate and raise awareness of deafness. Shoprite and Checkers Hyper have been incorporating deaf employees into their stores and setting them up for careers within the company. In 2009, they launched a pilot project in partnership with eDeaf, a deaf empowerment and employment agency. After the first year, the Decade Of The Deaf Project was launched to train and employ 1 000 deaf learners over the following 10 years. “Working in a busy retail environment, serving mostly hearing customers,…

TURN on your radio or check out the club scene and chances are the person spinning the discs is male. In this country at least, it’s fair to say there’s a shortage of female DJs. Naturally, there are a few ground breakers like DJ Zinhle and DJ Cndo, but we think there’s plenty of space for more girl power in the music industry. We set off to meet one female talent who’s making a lot of noise these days – Durban-based disc jockey, Happy Ndlovu. Better known as DJ Happy Gal, this 27-year-old is giving the guys a run for their money. Many people probably know her from her early appearances at various events hosted by Durban-based power couple, Sbu and Shauwn Mpisane. “The Mpisanes gave me my first big…

WHY DO we wait until our parents are no longer around to realise that they are a blessing in our lives? How does it feel to lose your parents knowing you neglected them? Doesn’t it feel like you have somehow contributed to their deaths? Will your tears and expensive caskets help you forget what you might or might not have done? Will going to their grave to ask for forgiveness help you forgive yourself? Even in the Bible it’s written that you must respect your parents. Your parents chose to keep you, instead of aborting you. They loved and appreciated the fact that they would become better people because of you. Thank them by showing them appreciation and by giving them love and care. Parents are the cornerstones of our…

IT ISN’T the first time this actor and film producer has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. First he allegedly assaulted his unidentified girlfriend at his home in Honeydew in 2013. Then, in an interview with us last year, Rapulana Seiphemo, who plays Tau Mogale on Generations: The Legacy, admitted to cheating on his wife Olga Rubeiro. But he refuted claims that they were divorcing. (‘It’s not true’, 20 March 2014). Yet, 18 months later, he’s reportedly entangled in another affair. The woman identified as his nyatsi is Zoe van der Jeke (26) from Ceres in the Western Cape. Career-wise, Rapulana is a great success: he’s the co-owner of film production company Stepping Stone Pictures (with actor and comedian Kenneth Nkosi) he’s no stranger to the small screen as…

HE WAS an innocent child who rushed into the arms of his relatives when they came to visit. But such youthful joy is now a thing of the past. The boy now cowers and cries in his sleep begging to be left alone. In February this year the 13-year-old’s childhood ended forever when a 40-year-old former convict who was on parole molested him. HORROR STORY The boy, who cannot be named, left his grandmother’s house in Orlando East, Soweto, to buy sweetened ice-blocks. According to a member of the family, the boy said he was grabbed by the man and then taken to a room and told to be quiet and to follow orders. “He forced him to lie flat on his stomach between a gun and knife and molested…

BEFORE LINDI’S STORY “I’m a 25-year-old cleaner from Alexandra in Joburg. “I’m a very shy and reserved person so when my friends go out to parties, I always stay behind because my dress sense is not ‘out there’, and I’m also not comfortable in big crowds.” LINDI’S REACTION “I never thought I’d ever feel and look the way I do because I’ve never put on make-up. When I got home, my mother was the most excited because she complimented me the most.” PARTY GIRL Adding gold accessories to your look gives you a tamed sparkle. WEEKEND VIBES Tone a jumpsuit down with items such as sandals and a hat for a chilled feel. DINNER DATE Wearing a fitted jacket with a jumpsuit is an effortless yet put-together look. AT WORK…

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Q MY TEENAGE NIGHTMARE I’m a single mother of two and my 14-year-old daughter is out of control. She started acting out when she was 12 and stole things at home. Now it’s escalated. She sleeps out, steals and was expelled from school. I’ve taken her to social workers, Sanca and even called the police. Nothing seems to work. I don’t know what to do any more. MAUREEN, E-MAIL A Firstly, ask her what’s going on? What happened at 12 that made her start acting out? Secondly, verify if she’s taking drugs. If she is and is now an addict, then no amount of taking her to social workers or calling the police will work. If this is an issue of addiction then going to the South African National Council…

Q HIS MANHOOD HURTS I’m 28 and my man is 45. He’s not circumcised and every time we’re intimate his manhood hurts. What should I do? TROUBLED LOVER, SMS A Something is wrong here and your man should definitely see a doctor because it’s not normal for a man to feel pain during intercourse. Common causes are very vigorous sex, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or a skin infection. Other possible causes could be thrush, in which case you’ll probably have it too, a forgotten stitch left in your private part after childbirth, an intra-uterine device (IUD) thread or a displaced IUD in your private part and Peyronie’s disease, a male disorder that causes bending of the penis. Another possibility is that your private part might be too tight for your…

MOST of the things we worry about are the basics of life, such as work, health, relationships, finances and so on. The Bible addresses these needs in Matthew 6:25-34, telling us not to worry about what we shall eat, drink and wear because the God who is able to feed birds that have no guaranteed meal is certainly able to feed us too, since we are more valuable to him than birds. God is our Father and he already knows that we need all these material things to survive. So stop worrying because your Heavenly Father knows what you need and, as a parent cares for their children, God cares for you. DON’T STRESS Philippians 4:6 tells us not to worry about anything but to tell God everything we need…

LIBRA SEP 23 – OCT 22 Although socialising is a big part of the Libran lifestyle, you might want to escape the social scene and take time out to nourish body, mind and soul. With Venus moving into an Earth sign, spending time in nature will feed the senses and restore balance. You might want to visit a local nature reserve, go bird-watching or, if you don’t mind getting dirty, tend to your garden. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 35, 23, 46, 16, 7, 17 SCORPIO Oct 23 – Nov 21 The focus falls on friendships this week. Probably not one for small talk or hanging around idly, you might want to convince your friends to join you for martial arts classes, the movies or a music concert. Since it’s also time…

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If you have a problem and would like advice from other teens, e-mail teenspeak@drum.co.za and we’ll get our panel to help you WILL I EVER FIND LOVE? I’m a head girl in Grade 12 but after my last relationship, I keep wondering if I’ll ever find love. I have a medical condition known as Blount disease, which means I don’t have straight legs. I’ve had numerous operations on my legs and I’m happy with the outcome. But sometimes I feel out of place when my friends talk about their boyfriends. Should I just live life and expect the unexpected? TROUBLED TEEN LERATO MAHLANGU (19) REPLIES My answer to your question is yes, hell yes! I know it might sound clichéd, but good things do come to those who wait. Comparing…

SPACE is a fascinating place – for centuries we have tried to learn more about it. The more we discovered, the more we understood, and the more the exploration of space thereof became a possibility. But before satellites and space craft could travel to space, astronomers and engineers spent decades doing magnificent research that helped make this so-called science fiction into reality. SPUTNIK 1 The Soviet Union (Russia) was a pioneer in space exploration and the first country to send a satellite into space. The space age began on 4 October 1957 with the launch of Sputnik 1, an unmanned spacecraft. This little craft weighed only 83,6 kg and sped through space at a speed of about 29 000 km/h, at a height of nearly 950 km above Earth’s surface.…

THEY turn heads wherever they go. Some people stare and whip out cellphone cameras as they walk by; others avoid them like the plague. But the worst are those who howl. The reason? Their faces and bodies are covered in thick hair, which makes them look like werewolves. As a result, the only work most of them can find is with circuses, where they’re treated like freaks. Mexican Jesús Aceves (41), like the rest of his family, suffers from hypertrichosis, a rare condition also known as werewolf syndrome. There’s no cure for it. Of the 50 or so reported cases worldwide, about 30 are from his family, undoubtedly making them the hairiest family on earth. Their moving story is now being told by Mexican filmmaker Eva Aridjis, who has shot…

HE HAS achieved so much, and been awarded a great number of honours in recognition of his work, particularly in the field of engineering science. He has come a long way since his youth in Thohoyandou, in the Vhembe district of Limpopo. Slightly daunted, DRUM sets off in search of a rather inspiring academic from the University of Johannesburg (UJ), Professor Tshilidzi Marwala. At the university, Prof. Marwala (44) bounds up to us with quick, long strides. A smile covers his face as he opens his arms for a bear hug. He ushers us into his office on the first floor of the west wing of the UJ and warmly beckons us over to join him. “These are my children,” he says, beaming with pride and joy, as he points…

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FIRST her Generations character Queen Moroka left our small screens, then SOPHIE NDABA’s affiliation with PEP as their brand ambassador came to an end. Now, she’s been snapped up by a leading retail outlet. As the new prominent retail store’s Zimbabwe brand ambassador, Sophie recently visited branches in Bulawayo, Harare and Gweru. She was on a mission to target high-end clientele who don’t mind spending money, and it looks like they responded enthusiastically. At a press conference at the Holiday Inn in Harare, the former actress and businesswoman explained her association with the store aimed to give customers “that feel-good vibe”. “Fashion is a life-changing experience – it brings respect to the way you look,” she told the briefing. “In a way it’s therapy. If you know you look good,…