Innholdsfortegnelse for 24 September 2015 i Drum English

SOME OF US have heard about how Bonang ‘stole’ DJ Zinhle’s man. We’ve watched these celebrities fighting like cat and dog. They’ve now got to the point of taking each other to court - because of a man. While they are doing this, AKA is jumping up and down as the glorified victim of this love triangle. Bonang is viewed as a man-stealer and homewrecker who can’t keep any man, while DJ Zinhle is regarded as an innocent new mom who was not aware of the betrayal and only got to know about it when she was five months’ pregnant. These two ladies have nothing in common besides 28-year-old AKA. We have all witnessed AKA’s handling of things on Twitter, and how his uncontrollable temper always gets him in trouble.…

SHE HAS survived turbulent times in her marriage to Ranthumeng, with Doobsie, Matshidiso and Tebogo all posing a threat to her “perfect” union. And, just when Muvhango’s Thandaza (played by Sindi Dlathu) thought she’d got her Ranthu to herself, she’s facing an enemy from within her own family. When you bring your rural niece to a big city like Joburg, the last thing you expect is for her to steal your man, but Poor Thandaza learns otherwise when Ranthu (Brian Temba) falls for her gorgeous niece, Imani (Zonke Mchunu). Over the years we’ve gotten used to Thandaza the superwoman who’s not afraid to take the bull by the horns, both in the boardroom and in her marriage. Will this backstabbing by the man she trusted with her heart signal an…

Government school pros They are affordable. They are well-established and many have access to good facilities such as sports grounds and swimming pools, although these are mostly former model C schools. Children learn to be part of a community and take pride in it. Children are exposed to diversity. Government school cons They have large classes and are overcrowded. Often have a high pupil-to-teacher ratio so pupils miss out on individual attention. Pupils with learning problems are often overlooked. Lack of discipline is often a factor. Some lack access to basic resources for learning. SOURCE: BABYGROUP.…

THE KWAITO musician once had the world at his feet. Then to the horror of his fans he was involved in a seedy rape scandal, after his common-law “wife” Nqobile Gamede laid a charge against him on behalf of a relative. Now, in a bizarre twist, Nqobile has reignited her romance with the former star. Brickz, real name Sipho Ndlovu, was charged with rape at the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court two years ago for allegedly raping a 17-year-girl, the daughter of his late cousin. The girl was staying at his home in Honeydew, Joburg. Nqobile, his estranged partner and the mother of his child, laid the charge against him at Honeydew Police Station and subsequently became a state witness. Now, Nqobile is not only back in the arms of the man…

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BEFORE NOMZAMO’S STORY “I’m 27 and a journalist from Witpoortjie, Roodepoort. While packing all my winter clothes away, I noticed that I don’t have enough clothes for the spring and summer months. “That’s why a makeover was the only thing I could think of. I’m in need of a new style that will flatter my body for the warmer days ahead.” NOMZAMO’S REACTION “I have always wanted to own white clothes but I thought t ey wouldn’t look good on me. But after this makeover, I will walk into a store and buy myself something white anytime. I love my new look and I am ready for summer! “Thank you very much for the makeover, it’s a brand-new me. I enjoyed dressing up, the make-up, getting my hair done and…

TRADITIONAL WITH A TWIST MONKEY GLAND VETKOEK We mixed monkey gland sauce with chakalaka ingredients – it’s a great match. Monkey gland sauce is a local sauce mostly served with steak. PREPARATION: 15 MIN RAISING: 1 HR 30 MIN COOKING: 45 MIN MAKES 30 VETKOEK 750 ml (3 cups) flour 80 ml (1 cup) sugar 5 ml (1 tsp) salt 7 g yeast 160 ml (2/3 cup) lukewarm milk 80 ml (1/3 cup) lukewarm wateroil for frying FILLING 10 ml (2 tsp) oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 125 ml (½ cup) water 1 x 400 g can chopped tomatoes 250 ml (1 cup) tomato sauce 125 ml (½ cup) Worcestershiresauce 250 ml (1 cup) hot chutney 60 ml (¼ cup) sugar 30 ml (2 tbsp) vinegar…

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But in our quest to make your life easier and save you time, we’d rather give you some tips on how to avoid claims caused by load shedding. Be extra visible while driving Visibility is poor and people tend to take chances. To make yourself more visible switch your lights on even if it’s broad daylight. When the robots are out, frustrations can get high, but try to be patient and remember the rules of the road to avoid accidents. Fire alert Because candles, gas and other lighting devices are being used more often when it gets dark, keep a home fire extinguisher on hand and keep a close eye on open flames at all times. Torches and solar jars are a safe solution too. Power surge With load shedding,…

LIBRA 23 SEP – 22 OCT The sun is settling in your sign, making you the favourite of the zodiac. It’s thus a good time to turn on the charm. On another tack, it’s time to put your own interests first, even though it might mean disturbing the peace. Luckily, you’re bound to be in a more independent mood, relying less on the approval of others. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 41, 30, 47, 6, 29, 49 SCORPIO 23 Oct – 21 Nov As a Scorpio, you’re probably the still-waters-run-deep type. This is a week to dive deep and delve into the subconscious mind. Some purging might be needed, particularly if certain things are sabotaging areas of your life. Your dreams could also be most revealing, so you might want to keep…

EASY TO SPOT Little Thabo is walking down the street when a very fat lady approaches him and says, “Young man, could you see me across the road?” “Across the road!” says little Thabo. “I could see you half a block away!” SPRING TIME Did you hear about the man who was taken to hospital after he ate 100 daffodil bulbs? Doctors say he is recovering and should be out in the spring. CHARITY AT HOME “Got anything to eat, lady?” a tramp asked a housewife. “Do you mind eating last week’s leftovers?” she replied. “Not at all.” “Good. Come back next week then.” DANNY BOY The children beg for a hamster, and after the usual vows that they’ll care for it all by themselves, they get one. They name…

CHEEKBONES you could cut diamonds on, skin that should belong to a 20-year-old, the grace of a Persian cat and the creative mind of a genius. That’s Happy hit-maker Pharrell Williams, right? But what’s he doing in Mzansi? Read on for the 411 . . . HOW DID HE START OUT? He started by tapping rhythms on school desks, but always felt out of place. “I didn’t look like the average kid,” he says. As a teen he hooked up with Chad Hugo (pictured right) to form The Neptunes. They later helped formed the group N.E.R.D (No-one Ever Really Dies). LESSON: That which makes us different is what makes us special. WHAT’S HIS SECRET TO SUCCESS? The humble hit-maker is a firm believer in the saying “you’re only as good…

HE’S BEEN around for longer than most in an industry that can be very hard on its contributors. And in that time, he seems to have come full circle: As he celebrates his golden anniversary in entertainment, Joe Mafela has also managed to snap up a new role in one of the country’s top soapies, Generations: The Legacy. And as fate would have it, he finds himself working alongside Mfundi Vundla again. Mfundi was with him years ago in his first professional acting job. Marking his 50th year in acting, Joe was recently honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards. The award is just the latest addition to his collection, including honours like the Naledi Theatre Awards’ Theatre Management Lifetime Achievement Award that he bagged…

VENDA was the place to be when the fourth annual Phalaphala FM Royal Heritage Festival went down in northern Mzansi earlier this month. Naturally, Muvhango actor LESLEY MUSINA was at the Royal Gardens, Nandoni Dam. “It’s great. There are many talented artists from Venda who will get media attention through the festival,” he said. The actor went on to reassure fans that he’s not leaving the hit SABC2 soapie. His colleague, GABRIEL TEMUDZANI, echoed his sentiments and said, “I’m staying put and not going anywhere too. It’s actually nice to have such an amazing event; people get an opportunity to interact with internationally-renowned artists [at the festival], which is great for the local industry.” Meanwhile, actress THANDY MATLAILA said it’s always a pleasure to come back to the small town.“…

IT SEEMS one person’s loss is another’s gain. A few months ago, Selimathunzi presenter LUNGA SHABALALA and Channel O presenter, K NAOMI broke up - she had an issue with his fans flocking around him and the way he dealt with the attention. Now, according to our sources, TV personality ANDILE NCUBE is head-over-heels for the beautiful K Naomi. Speaking on SABC1’s reality show Real Goboza, K Naomi (real name Keitumetse Noinyane) explained, “Things didn’t work out [with Lunga] – I don’t think it was our time. He’s doing great in the industry and girls are flocking around him but that’s not the issue, it’s the way he entertains them.” She said she wasn’t going to fight girls because they were attracted to her ex-boyfriend. “It’s like, I’m dating you,…

SAMKELISIWE MTHETHWA NO No I’m a Christian so I don’t believe in science, and the evolutionary theory doesn’t make sense to me. TSHEPISO KGASAGO YES Not that our ancestors were monkeys, but that we have evolved from the same ancestor. Look at the structure of our bodies and our opposable thumbs. LEANDRA BRINK YES I think the evolutionary theory is correct in that we have a lot of similarities with these ancestors – we even mate the same. SAMU NKOSI YES Our ancestral great-grandparents have the same facial features and body functions as primates so it does make sense that Homo naledi is our ancestor. SABATA SCOZIE MAFOJANE NO In the beginning, God created heaven and earth and He created man. The Bible doesn’t say He created monkeys or animals,…

Child homicide in SA has a distinct gender pattern – younger girls are more likely to be murdered. Nearly half (44,5 %) of all child murders are due to child abuse and neglect. 16 % of all child murders are due to abandonment within the first week of life. A quarter (24,4 %) of the girls die from abandonment and a similar proportion strangled or suffocated. Girls are significantly more likely to be abandoned than boys. The most common mechanism of death for boys is stabbing, with a third of boys (33,6 %) dying in this way. About one in 10 are shot. SOURCE: SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CHILD: CHILD HOMICIDE PATTERNS IN SOUTH AFRICA (AUGUST 2012)…

Private school pros Some are religious-based schools and provide religious classes as a part of their curriculum. Teachers are able to provide better individual attention to learners. They often offer better access to resources such as books, supplies and computers. They are usually a lot stricter and have detention if a learner has disobeyed the rules. They can also expel wayward learners. Private school cons Some private schools are much more expensive than government schools, prohibiting poorer students from applying. This can make them elitist. Newer private schools don’t have sporting facilities and therefore offer a limited range of extra-mural activities. SOURCE: BABYGROUP.…

HER BUBBLY personality and straight-talking ways have not only won her many fans in Mzansi, but also cemented her place in show business as one star who is here to stay. Comedian and TV host Tumi Morake is everywhere these days, from television to commercials, voice-overs, corporate gigs, acting - you name it. Just where does she find the balance between her very busy schedule and downtime? “I have a very strong support structure and a husband who reminds me to press the pause button,” she says, flashing her trademark smile. She is so popular that when she left Mzansi Magic’s Our Perfect Wedding, for which she was the fourth host, loyal viewers of the reality show took to Twitter to express their dismay. GIFT OF CONNECTION She says the…

GOING FOR A SWIM? There are many ways to shield your hair when going for a dip. A swimming cap is by far the best option, but if you don’t like the idea you can pre-treat your hair with a leave-in conditioner. Apply the conditioner to wet hair and work it in thoroughly. It’s also very important to rinse your hair directly after you swim, to get rid of all the chlorine or salt before your hair dries up and absorbs everything. Wash it for 5 to 10 minutes with lukewarm to warm water, then shampoo and condition and seal in the moisture with a moisturising hair oil. THE RIGHT SHAMPOO Ethnic hair is highly sensitive, so it is essential to use the right maintenance and styling products. Firstly, cleanse…

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PASTA WITH STICKY SHORT RIBS The meat is packed with flavour! PREPARATION: 5 MIN COOKING: 45 MIN SERVES 4 500 g beef short ribs, cut into pieces 3 cloves garlic, crushed 5 cm ginger, peeled 250 ml (1 cup) beef stock SAUCE 45 ml (3 tbsp) sweet soy sauce 30 ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce 60 ml (¼ cup) sweet chilli sauce TO SERVE 500 g pasta, cooked until just done 1 Put the ribs, garlic, ginger, stock and 500 ml (2 cups) water in a saucepan and simmer until the meat is tender. Add more water if necessary. 2 SAUCE Mix all the ingredients. 3 Drain the cooking liquid from the ribs, remove the bones and roughly shred the meat in the saucepan. 4 Add the sauce and stir-fry…

Q I LOST MY BABY In July, I lost my four-month-old baby when he choked while he was eating cereal. I’ve been struggling to come to terms with the loss. He was my only child and I’m in my 30s. I have this fear of having another baby, thinking the same thing will happen. I’m feeling guilty for maybe introducing cereals too early. How can I move forward? DEPRESSED, E-MAIL A I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s clear you’re battling with your pain and guilt, but, you can move on. Worrying about the future doesn’t help your physical or mental wellbeing. The average person has 30 000 thoughts in a day and neuroscientist Dr Caroline Leaf says fear on its own can trigger more than 1 400 physical and…

BONGWE JOMBILE Be honest with each other from the start. Stop believing its rude to speak your mind. Tell your partner, “Bubu, I love you! I’d love you even more if we could do A and B in our bedroom.” THABO MBIRA Relationships are all about communication. If your partner’s not doing it for you, start to communicate with them. Even better, do what you want them to do to you. Maybe that will send the right signal. THANDIWE MOLEHE If you feel like you’ll embarrass your partner, simply play a game by whispering what you’d like to be done to you. Then take turns doing exactly what you want to be done. WANDILE MTSHIZANA We both need to be directors in bed. If she directs me exactly to where…

1 Be realistic. As much as we’d like to protect our children and let them believe they live in a totally safe world, this is unrealistic. The way children understand and respond to death varies significantly, depending on their age. A child’s perception of death varies significantly as they grow. Preschool children see death as temporary, while children between six and 10 are more aware of the finality of death. After age 11 they perceive death on an adult level. The bottom line is to always tell the truth, but be mindful of their ages. Children can attend funerals or rituals, but only after being briefed on what has happened. 2 Be practical. Activities such as storytelling, where the child can talk about the person who died, writing letters to…

Many professionals are guilty of passing up their lunch hour to catch up with work. But enjoying your lunch away from your PC and taking regular intervals can do wonders for your creativity and productivity levels. Plus, it will ensure that you stay healthy and in shape, especially if you’re working in an office job. Try this: Start with eating breakfast. Eating a healthy, balanced breakfast means you’ll consume less food during the day and increase your energy levels. Stay away from sugary stuff. Instead of an instant sugar rush, bring snacks such as fresh fruit, veggies or savoury crackers. If you really can’t any more, eat a small piece of dark chocolate. Pack your own lunch. You’ll save money and avoid consuming takeaway food. Water is key. Drink water…

ISIDINGO Nina goes all out to humiliate Sechaba. Aphiwe (KHANYA MKANGISA) is desperate not to return to university. Nina’s Horizon Plaza deal goes sour. Aphiwe is stuck between a rock and a hard place. Zukisa tells Katlego she knows her secret. Kat tries to guard her secret and finds a way to connect with Lincoln. Nina considers desperate measures. ISIBAYA An angry mob awaits an unsuspecting thief. A stolen kiss shakes S’bu’s world. Will Qondi (JESSICA NKOSI) get the reunion she wants? Jabu and Iris wait to see if the club’s pre-launch is a success. Doris makes Shadrack a surprising offer. Duma tries to counsel a guilty S’bu. Ntandane dreams of owning his own taxi. Jabu and Iris keep doing as they please. GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Gadaffi (VUYO DABULA) is…

A LIBRA AT THEIR BEST: Is refined, graceful and elegant. Lives in harmony. Is a tactful friend, an adoring lover and an equal partner. Balances the scales – in all ways. Puts you at the centre of their world. Is a peacemaker. Has an eye for beauty, symmetry and order.…

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SIMPLE LIFE While Kendrick (28) can afford a super-fancy home, he prefers to live in a flat close to where he grew up. “I wouldn’t know what to do with myself in a mansion,” he quips. He also doesn’t drink booze and avoids clubs. ALBUM TALK His third album, To Pimp A Butterfly, is inspired by his scepticism of celebrity and the harsh realities of growing up poor. “It represents using my celebrity for good and not being pimped by the industry through my celebrity.” GANGLAND Born Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, he grew up in Compton, California – an area bound by gang culture. “Even though I was surrounded by all this gang stuff, it wasn’t in my nature. Music became my outlet and I ran with it,” the poetic rapper…

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AS A celebrity PR guru it is imperative to have the Who’s Who of the entertainment industry at your birthday dinner. That’s why LINDA MOEKETSI filled up the Skye hotel in Sandton, Joburg, with some of Mzansi’s most famous faces. But while the birthday boy made sure that all his guests were well taken care of, for him the party had a clear guest of honour: he told us he was thrilled that his mom, NOMSA MOEKETSI, was there. “Having my mother around keeps me grounded – she teaches me patience and love,” he said. Singer MONEOA, who serenaded the man of the moment, also encouraged him in a speech: “In all you do, always trust in the faith, strength and deliverance of the hand of our God.” Mi Casa…

THEY’RE two of the most talked about characters on television – viewers are hooked on Viola Davis’ portrayal of Annalise Keating, a fierce and formidable lawyer and law lecturer who’s stuck in a loveless, childless interracial marriage in the murder mystery series How to Get Away with Murder. And millions are glued to their screens watching Taraji P. Henson play Cookie Lyon, a feisty, streetwise, no-nonsense, ex-convict mother-of-three in the musical drama se ies Empire. While Viola and Taraji are no strangers to the big screen, stage and small screen, both admit that their new characters petrified them. But in spite of their initial concerns, both have captivated viewers so well that they’re poised to make TV history: they’ve both been nominated for Best Lead Actress in a Drama series…

1987 Bonang Matheba is born in the North West town of Mahikeng. She starts presenting at the tender age of 15 on the SABC2 show Manhattans Fantasy Challenge. 2007 to 2012 She wins the hearts of many South Africans as the bubbly and beautiful co-host of the popular SABC1 music show Live. 2013 Bonang makes history by becoming the only face of cosmetics giant Revlon outside of the United States Of America. She joins Halle Berry, Olivia Wilde and Emma Stone. Forbes Magazine lists her among 13 African Celebrities to Watch. 2014 Queen B was without a doubt riding the crest of the wave in her career again, becoming the Biggest Digital Influencer in Southern Africa with over 1 million followers on Facebook and Twitter. She also scooped the Most…

THE GENTLE raindrops pelt the sombre mourners. They sing a gentle gospel song as they watch four schoolboys from Tshilwavhusiku Primary School carry in the small coffin. The brown wooden box contains the remains of 9-year-old Theophilus Tshikovhi, who was allegedly kidnapped from his home in Madombidzha village in Limpopo more than three years ago. However, his remains were only found in the mountains near the village late last year. They were finally handed over to his family on Tuesday 25 August. THE FUNERAL AND DISAPPEARANCE The pastor addresses the mourners. “We all know what happened, and we don’t want to see or hear of it happening again,” Apostle Alpheus Mudau says. “Someone knows what happened; someone saw what happened. But today we are living in a world where people…

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Q SHOULD I TAKE HER BACK? I recently found out my girlfriend has been cheating on me for almost a month while we lived together. She then asked me to move out because she didn’t feel safe with me because of my anger. Now she’s apologised and wants us to fix things, but she doesn’t want me to touch her cellphone. Should I move on or try to be with her? LERATO, E-MAIL A There seems to be a trust issue here. You need to decide if you can trust her enough to not need to look at or touch her cellphone. On the other hand, she needs to decide if she really wants to be with you. If you’re going to stay together you need to create, decide and…

Q HE DUMPED ME I’m 45 and dated a 46-year-old guy for three years. Our lovemaking only lasted 30 seconds but he seemed to have been okay with it. However, when I suggested he visit a men’s clinic, he left me. Was he aware of his problem and was I wrong to mention the clinic? SINGLETON A Your ex-partner has suffered from premature ejaculation (ejaculating too soon), which can be very frustrating for a woman. You did the right thing by suggesting a way for him to get the help he needs to fix this problem. If he was not aware of it, he certainly is now. However, it would seem as if his ego was hurt. If he truly cared for you, he would have welcomed your suggestion. Instead,…

LIVING with eczema can be very disheartening. You find yourself coming up with all sorts of excuses when your friends want to hit the town, just because you’re not comfortable in your own skin. But you are not alone. According to the South African National Eczema Association (Sanea) 10 to 20 % of children and 1 to 3 % of adults around the world suffer from eczema. It usually begins in childhood with about 90 % of sufferers being diagnosed at the age of five. For mother of two Yolanda Hanekom (32) from Middelburg, Mpumalanga, taking care of a child with chronic eczema isn’t easy. “My son, Tsheamo, was diagnosed with eczema a few days after he was born and by the age of six months he started treatment,” explains…

THE BOOK of Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us that there’s a time and a season for everything; and everything has a purpose. That nothing happens coincidentally or accidentally. This, in essence, means that every one of us is born with a purpose, to fulfil a particular assignment on Earth. The tricky part is to find that specific assignment that you are assigned to do, and make sure that you do it within the time you are given, while there is still breath in you. Matthew 25:15-30 tells us of a parable. Three servants were each given five, two and one talents respectively, according to their abilities. In this case “talents” were a type of money, and the servants who put their talents to the best use and multiplied them were praised…

BONGI (THEMBI SEETE) has her sights set on her ex-husband Doc (DUMISANI MBEBE) – but a jealous third party is pulling out all the stops to end the relationship. Doc has a soft spot for his ex-wife, which is why he suddenly gives her the benefit of the doubt, much to the annoyance of Lerato (SAMKELO NDLOVU). She is left seething with jealousy and unresolved feelings when she witnesses an intimate moment between Bongi and Doc. Lerato’s feelings for Doc reach fever pitch and she does everything in her power to expose the struggling former superstar. While Doc is set on protecting Bongi, Lerato is convinced that she’s up to no good and will go to great lengths to prove this. But Doc’s attention is focused on Bongi, so much…

1. WHAT IS THE NAME OF AFRICA’S YOUNGEST COUNTRY? A. Eritrea B. South Sudan C. Namibia D. Rwanda 2. WHICH POPULAR ICE CREAM BRAND’S SLOGAN IS “FOR PLEASURE SEEKERS”? A. Haagen-Dazs B. Ola C. Magnum D. Nestlé 3. THE REAL NAME FOR THE COACH DUBBED “THE SPECIAL ONE” IS . . . ? A. Louis van Gaal B. Brendan Rodgers C. José Mourinho D. Manuel Pellegrini 4. WHAT IS THE ONLY FOOD THAT DOESN’T SPOIL? A. Honey B. Jam C. Peanut butter D. Chocolate 5. WHAT IS THE CAPITAL OF MALAWI? A. Lilongwe B. Arusha C. Stone Town D. Dar es Salaam 6. THE COLLECTIVE NOUN FOR A GROUP EXPERTS IS A . . .? A. Bend B. Band C. Board D. Panel 7. WHAT SPORT ARE THE ALL BLACKS…

CHANCES are the first game you’ve ever played was the 2D scrolling Mario game. The game’s characters, music and sounds are iconic because they defined a platform and even an era. Mario has crossed borders, languages and ages so you can only imagine how special Super Mario Maker is. THE GAME THAT KEEPS ON GIVING Every day you log in, you’ll find new and exciting things waiting for you – leaving you looking forward to the next time you play. And if creation isn’t your thing, then there’s a Course World – a huge list of levels created by other users right at your fingertips, from sample puzzles to the most hard-core platforming, there’s something for everyone. Add to that the 10 Mario Challenge where you start with 10 Marios…

ALMOST every country in the world has some type of wetland. All wetlands play an important role for humans and nature. These highly productive ecosystems also support almost two-thirds of the world’s fish species. WHAT IS A WETLAND? Wetlands are areas where ground and water ecosystems meet. In a wetland, the groundwater level is close to the surface of the ground. The ground is temporarily or permanently covered with shallow water. A temporary wetland is wet for one to four months a year. A seasonal wetland is wet during the rainy season. This means it’s wet for between five and 11 months of the year, depending on the length of the rainy season. A permanent wetland is wet throughout the year. Wetlands can be found anywhere from mountaintops to the…

HE HAS such a knack for communicating with people that even though he’s been off the small screen for about five years, he was the obvious choice when Mzansi Magic was looking for presenters for their new show, Please Step In. After presenting various social events, interviewing celebrities on Selimathunzi for eight years, and chasing crooks and helping people get their money back on Speak Out for two years, Dosto Noge returns to save the day once more. But this time he’s rescuing families in distress. Please Step In focuses on families who find themselves facing serious issues that require an outsider’s intervention. And Dosto is the guy to go to. FROM PRESENTING TO TEACHING We meet Dosto at Museum Africa in Newtown, Johannesburg, on a cold, rainy Friday afternoon.…

FULL NAME: Geronay Michaela Whitebooi BORN: 2 January 1996 FAVOURITE COLOUR: Blue or purple FAVOURITE MUSIC: House, R&B and gospel FAVOURITE FOOD: Fruit salad and yoghurt FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION: Home. “It’s where the heart is and where the food is.” OTHER HOBBIES: Reading, dancing, watching movies and socialising with friends. MOST TREASURED POSSESSIONS: Her love for her mom and her gold medal from the African Judo Championships. ACHIEVEMENTS: Gold medal at African Junior Judo Championships 2015, bronze medal at African Junior Judo Championships 2014, winning the senior and junior titles in the under-48 kg category at the South African Open Championships 2015, winning both the under-44 kg category and the under-48 kg category for Under-17 girls at the US Open in 2013. SOURCES:WWW.SASCOC.CO.ZA/2015/07/09/JUDOKA-GERONAY-USES-SPORTTO-GET-A-GRIP-ON-LIFE-AHEAD/;WWW.UP.AC.ZA/MEDIA/SHARED/563/ZP_FILES/ GERONAY-WHITEBOOI.ZP38209.PDF)…

DJ FRESH @DJFreshSA I have been asked to assist in a myriad of ways, but never a please sponsor flight to Synagogue of All Nations, I NEED to meet TB Joshua! REAL BLACK PEARL @PearlThusi Is there an #askawoman to find out how to apologise to the woman who was sleeping with your man? #askingforafriend MAPS MAPONYANE @MapsMaponyane Tell Me Sweet Something is officially in the Top 5 watched movies in the nation now!! THANK YOU! If you haven’t, all the more reason to! RT! KHANYI DHLOMO @KhanyiDhlomo “If you spend most of your time with 9 successful people who are changing the world for the better, you’re bound to become the 10th one.” CASSPER NYOVEST @CassperNyovest I’m gonna sell out the Dome!!! My own concert is gonna sell out…

A FAMILY feud is raging between Ukhozi FM DJ NGIZWE MCHUNU and kwaito singer MASHELENI, whose wives are sisters. The singer recently accused the flamboyant DJ of cursing his child. It is alleged that Ngizwe instructed Masheleni to bring a white chicken to cleanse his family, or else his unborn child would die. When he refused, Ngizwe claimed his son would die at birth. “My son is now a month old and nothing happened,” says an angry Masheleni. He vows that if something does happen to his second-born son, he will hold Ngizwe accountable. “He calls himself a sangoma but he is just a fake sangoma.” Masheleni’s outburst comes after the DJ called him a “worthless man”. Ngizwe married his-long time sangoma girlfriend Lindi Khuzwayo last year, while Masheleni is…

WHEN Fashion Week comes around, stars usually fall over each other for front-row seats. So when the highly-anticipated New York Fashion Week Spring/ Summer 2016 kicked off earlier this month, supermodels, actresses and singers went all out to put their best feet forward. The fashion festivities began with designer Roberto Cavalli hosting a Just Cavalli party. Orange is the New Black actress DANIELLE BROOKS and singer ESTELLE were spotted at the do. Danielle’s curves were covered in a long, lace black dress, while Estelle opted for an LBD and floral jacket. Elsewhere in New York City, model CHRISSY TEIGEN displayed her long legs in chic, high-waisted leather shorts and a sheer blouse as she headed from one show to another - hubby John Legend must be drooling. Backstage at the…