Innholdsfortegnelse for 29 October 2015 i Drum English

FROM time to time, my work affords me the opportunity to travel. As I write this, I am in beautiful Canada. Although nothing beats home, I find myself surprisingly at ease. Perhaps because of the hospitality I have received, or perhaps as a woman travelling alone, I feel completely safe thanks to the low crime rate here. At least 51 % of Canadians were born here, the rest migrated from Asia, Africa and Europe, making it one of the most diverse cities I’ve ever visited. Yet, instead of underlying tension between locals and foreign nationals, everyone here seems to get along – unlike back home where xenophobia is quick to raise its ugly head every so often. According to news reports, a committee set up by Parliament in July to…

Students at Wits University in Joburg, Rhodes University in Grahamstown and the University of Cape Town are up in arms over proposed fee hikes for 2016 and have been protesting. Should they be directing their anger at the Government, instead of the management of their institutions? IRENE SEME NO They’re doing well by directing it towards the institution’s management because the management is there for students to represent their grievances and other school-related issues to Government, and then the Government will have to act. BAVUKILE MASHININI YES They should direct their anger at Government mainly. South Africans have put a lot of revenue into this country and in return, the Government can help students who are battling to pay their tuition fees. The truth is not everyone has trust funds,…

WHEN is a gift not a gift? When it’s still owned by the bank. DRUM has learnt that award-winning gospel singer Sfiso Ncwane may not have donated an expensive car to his pastor after all. Sfiso made headlines recently by giving a Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG V8 to Rev Francis Anosike, who he believes saved his life after he had a heart attack (‘It’s war’ – Sfiso’s family feud, DRUM 1 October). At the time he laughed off suggestions on social networks that he took out a loan from a leading bank to buy the car for the pastor. “I have bought all my cars cash,” he said. His wife, Ayanda, told DRUM: “We are confident that through the power of the Almighty we are going to be billionaires soon.”…

LWANDO MDUTYANA Knowing our history allows you to understand our country and why things are what they are today. Everyone needs to know their history. SISANDA NKONYENI Learners must be taught about South African history, which includes our languages and culture, with less emphasis on European history. DUMISANE MPANGANI We cannot forget where we come from. We need to know our past so we can understand our present. ELIZABETH RAMOTHIBE Kids don’t know much about our country’s history. We must be able to teach our children about where we come from.…

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MOST CHILDREN dislike having their hair combed, and no matter how hard you try to do it gently, getting the knots and tangles out often ends in tears and turmoil. And because their scalps are so sensitive, it’s good to know which products to use to make the process easier for both your little one and yourself. TIPS AND TRICKS Use a detangling brush and brush your child’s hair while it’s still wet. A wide-tooth comb also works well. With a normal comb, apply a detangling product on the hair while it’s still wet and comb through to remove knots and tangles. Use hair products that are specially formulated for children. When combing your child’s hair, start from the tip and work your way up to the root, while holding…

CHEESE AND SWEETCORN RICE BALLS The kids will love these bite-sized balls. Leftovers are great for lunch boxes. PREPARATION: 20 MIN COOKING: 15 MIN COOLING: 15 MIN SERVES 4 375 ml (1½ cups) jasmine rice 1 x 410 g can sweetcorn, drained 100 g Cheddar cheese, grated 1 egg, whisked salt CRUMB COATING 1 egg, whisked 45 ml (3 tbsp) milk 250 ml (1 cup) coarse breadcrumbs oil, for deep-frying 1 Cook the rice according to the packet instructions. Drain in a colander, but don’t rinse (the rice must be sticky). Once slightly cooled, transfer to a mixing bowl. 2 Add the sweetcorn, cheese and egg to the rice and season with salt. 3 Roll the mixture into walnut-sized balls (moisten your hands slightly to prevent the mixture from sticking…

BLINDS OR CURTAINS? 1 Roman blinds are a fantastic option for homeowners that love the look of curtains, but the convenience and mechanism of blinds. 2 For the kitchen, it’s important to choose blinds that can be cleaned easily, such as Venetian blinds. 3 Use roller blinds in a bedroom – they block out sun and light and encourage sleep. 4 When choosing curtains for a living room, it’s important to select something that has a welcoming and cheerful appeal. They should also allow enough light to stream in through the windows. 5 We recommend lined curtains – it’ll help keep the room cool in summer and keep the cold out in winter. Use the DRUM 3D app to scan this page for easy one-click shopping. STOCKISTS @home 0860-66-66-74; Boardmans…

MOMMY, my finger is bleeding!” “I’ve been stung by a bee!” “I’ve cut my foot on a piece of glass!” If you’ve been in any of these situations you’ve probably found that you’re either out of plasters and cotton wool, or that the antiseptic solution bottle is empty or the contents have expired. If you have kids, ensure that your first-aid kit is always stocked so that you can deal with little mishaps that happen in and around your home. And if you’re travelling during the December holiday, be sure to take a first-aid kit with you. A third of all injuries happen at home, says Linda Buys, a qualified nursing sister and author of The Illustrated South African First Aid Manual. “Most of these injuries can be prevented if…

MAGETLA PHYNEST HLAKA A relaxed talk will make your partner listen even if they’re angry. Having an open discussion makes it easy to talk about everything that you’re both doing. HLAMI PARIS MBOWENI Straight talk doesn’t break any friendship. Tell them, “I don’t appreciate it when you do this or that.” Tell them what makes you not like it; it must be done in a civil way - no shouting. MANDLA SIKHOSANA You could spend the next five to 10 years shaming, raging or belittling your spouse, or you can find a way to accept the “unacceptable” trait. GET HELP Find out about The Family Life Centre’s Marriage Preparation and Enrichment Programme by phoning 011-788-4784.…

THE DICTIONARY defines praise as an expression of veneration, gratitude, worship or glorification to a deity (God). When we tell God how great He is, we’re praising and thanking Him. This in turn has great benefits for us. The Bible is full of scriptures in which people’s lives were positively affected by praising God. Praise can be expressed in many ways, including singing, praying, making a declaration or dancing. PRAISE AS A WEAPON Joshua 20:12-22 tells us how praise was used as a strategy for battle. When the Israelites began to sing praises to God, their enemies started fighting one another. This teaches us that when we feel overwhelmed by circumstances in our lives we need to start praising God for who He is and what He’s done for us.…

TAKE OUR QUICK QUIZ 1. WHICH COUNTRY IS BEST KNOWN FOR THEIR KANGAROOS? A. India B. New Zealand C. Australia D. Mexico 2. WHEN THREE PEOPLE ARE INVOLVED IN A ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP, IT’S CALLED A LOVE . . .? A. Triangle B. Trio C. Triad D. Trilogy 3. WHAT DO YOU CALL A VIOLENTLY ROTATING WIND WITH A FUNNEL-SHAPED CLOUD? A. Whirlwind B. Typhoon C. Tornado D. Cyclone 4. WHAT DO CHILDREN COLLECT DURING HALLOWEEN? A. Stones B. Sweets C. Books D. Toys 5. AT WHAT TEMPERATURE DOES WATER BOIL? A. 150° C B. 200›C. 300›C D. 100›C 6. WHICH COLOUR WOULD YOU ADD TO BLUE TO CREATE THE COLOUR PURPLE? A. Green B. Orange C. Red D. Brown 7. IN WHICH CITY DOES BATMAN LIVE? A. New York B.…

THE brightly coloured sunflower is an annual, herbaceous plant that comes from North and Central America. There are about 70 sunflower species and subspecies in the plant family Asteraceae. Spanish explorers brought sunflowers from Mexico to Europe in the 1500s but the plant dates back to about 3000 BC, when the indigenous Native Americans began domesticating and breeding it to produce a single head with a variety of coloured seeds. Today sunflowers are an important food crop. In South Africa they’re grown mainly in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and the Free State. The oil extracted from sunflower seed is used to make sunflower cooking oil and margarine. It’s also used in cosmetic products. PRODUCTION IN SOUTH AFRICA Sunflowers, an important source of cooking oil in South Africa, are grown mainly…

JOKES, jabs, laughter and a celebration of SA talent was the order of the evening at TV channel ANN7’s annual South African of the Year Awards, which took place in North Riding, Joburg. And the who’s who of celebville attended. Suspended SABC boss HLAUDI MOTSOENENG was in his element on stage, as he joked with Sports and Recreation Minister FIKILE MBALULA. Rapper AKA’s performance brought the audience to their fee crooner JASON DERULO set the stage alight. HUGH MASEKELA was in high spirits after nabbing a lifetime achievement award for his contribution to the arts. AU chairperson KOSAZANA DLAMINIZUMA was crowned South African of the Year and her ex, PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA, was there to see it. He attended with one of his current wives, BONGI NGEMA-ZUMA.…

There was bound to be some kind of drama at the 2015 South African of the Year (SATY) Awards. As it turned out, the audience was left cringing when comedian and actor TREVOR GUMBI made a joke about television personality Bonang Matheba, who thankfully gave the event a miss despite being nominated in the South African of the Year catergory. Refering to her rumoured relationship with rapper AKA, the latest in a string of celeb boyfriends, Trevor said, “Bonang brings African artists together and she is a very generous soul.”. The comedian also took a jab at Metro FM’s T-bo Touch for his accent. “He was in New York for all of five minutes, but he already has an American accent,” Trevor joked, much to the audience’s delight. It almost…

WE CAN’T begin to imagine what KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN has been going through: she’s been at the bedside of her estranged husband LAMAR ODOM, as he fought for his life. The 35-year-old basketball player was hospitalised after he was found unconscious at a Las Vegas brothel earlier this month. He spent three days in a coma. It was reported, that apart from his organs failing, he had suffered numerous strokes and was breathing with the help of a ventilator. Doctors were worried that even if he did wake up, he might have permanent brain damage. Thankfully, at the time of going to print he had regained consciousness but the burden on Khloé was intense: In a surprise twist, it was revealed that even though both he and Khloé had signed divorce…

CONGRATULATIONS are in order for JOHN LEGEND and his model wife CHRISSY TEIGEN. The soulful crooner announced the news on Instagram in a picture where he’s holding his wife’s growing baby bump. Chrissy has been open about the couple’s struggle to conceive. She recently discussed it with TYRA BANKS on her talk show FABLife. “I will say honestly John and I were having trouble. We would have had kids five, six years ago if it happened,” she said on Tyra’s show. “But my gosh it’s been a process.” However, it looks like visits to fertility doctors and a little determination have paid off: the lovebirds are finally preparing to welcome their first child together. Chrissy wrote a caption for the photo John posted: “As many of you know, we’ve been…

THERE was glitz and glamour on the red carpet when local stars came out for ANN7’s second South African of the Year awards show. This year’s theme was Unity in Diversity and actress NOMZAMO MBATHA paired her cultural heritage and fashion savvy perfectly. Her white frock was decorated with bold details. Also embracing her South African heritage was TV presenter LALLA HIRAYAMA. She turned heads in her red and green David Tlale ballgown with a matching headscarf. Also ravishing in red was Public Protector THULI MADONSELA. This major player on the political scene proved that she’s a force to be reckoned with on the red carpet, too. Mafikizolo’s THEO KGOSINKWE was also red-hot in his bright blazer and waistcoat combo. Another starlet who opted for white was KHANYI MBAU. The…

SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE, PROVERB I write to encourage ProVerb (I’ve been living a lie for years, 1 October) not to leave his wife. The first marriage is made in heaven and is recorded by God. That’s why He says what He “puts together no one should put asunder”. The couple should go for counselling so that they can rekindle their relationship. It’s obvious something is missing for the wife to look outside the marriage. They themselves have to find that out and fix this. He’ll never know how difficult life will be for his children without their mother. Children never bother with an adult’s business – they simply want their parents together. If I’d known what divorce does to children, I would’ve held on. Don’t act on emotions. Think hard…

JUST when we thought scandal-dogged actress and TV personality Khanyi Mbau had shelved her wild side and settled into a calmer lifestyle, she’s raised eyebrows again – this time by posing for a series of sexy semi-nude photographs. Why? Well, to celebrate her 30th birthday of course, and her 12th year in the entertainment industry. SEXY PICTURES Popular photographer Leeyonce came up with the idea of a photoshoot to celebrate Khanyi’s birthday in pictures – and she was all for it. “I think you get to an age where you are comfortable in your own skin,” the Katch It With Khanyi host says, adding that she hopes the pics motivate other women. Speaking to DRUM the day before her birthday, she seems perfectly relaxed about hitting the big three-oh. “I…

AS A FIRST-TIME mom you’re facing many new experiences and decisions, and you want the best for your baby. Huggies® understands this - that’s why they’re continuously reviewing their nappies to offer the best solution for mom and baby. Huggies®New Baby is now available with SoftAbsorb™ technology. It offers a soft liner that absorbs runny stool and wetness in seconds, keeping skin dry and gently cushioning baby. It also creates a barrier to protect your baby’s delicate skin. The Huggies®New Baby range offers My First Nappy, a size 0 disposable nappy (up to 4 kg) with an umbilical cord cut-out to allow for easier cleaning. It has outer tabs that fasten anywhere and a stretchy waistband. The handy wetness indicator changes colour to show when it’s time to change, and…

LUXURY BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE This delicious cake is moist and perfect for chocolate lovers. The butterscotch and popcorn make it even better. PREPARATION: 15 MIN BAKING: 40 MIN SERVES 6 OR MORE 250 g butter 750 ml (3 cups) caster sugar 2 eggs 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence 125 ml (½ cup) cocoa powder 375 ml (1½ cups) flour 15 ml (1 tbsp) bicarbonate of soda 250 ml (1 cup) stout beer 125 ml (½ cup) plain yoghurt BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE 375 ml (1½ cups) sugar 100 g butter 60 ml (¼ cup) cream handful popcorn, cooked CHOCOLATE ICING 330 g butter, softened 4 x 250 ml (4 cups) icing sugar 250 g chocolate, melted Preheat the oven to 180 °C and line 2 x 20 cm round cake tins with…

MPHO’S STORY Mpho Nakaphala (33) is a cleaner from Mayibuye, Tembisa. “I’m a mother of two naughty girls who always keep me on my toes. I have no life except my girls and I’m always exhausted. “I hope that my makeover will encourage them to aim for bigger things when they see me all made up in the magazine.” MPHO’S REACTION “I loved the clothes most because they were comfortable and I can easily put them together myself. The gold takkies and denim Levi’s were stylish yet comfy for when I’m home or if I want to have a night out.” CHECKMATE Pair a checked shirt with layers of gold necklaces for an edgy look. STOCKISTS Accessorize 021-447-7718; Ackermans 0860-900-100; Cotton On 011-230-2940; Exact 0860-104-764; Fashion Express 0860-104-764; Levi’s Footwear…

Q HE WANTS A SECOND WIFE I’m 27 and have been married for five years. My husband is away on business for six months of the year and is having an affair with another woman. Now he’s promised to marry her. What should I do? ANONYMOUS, SMS A Your choices are quite simple: you can choose to stay in this relationship or choose to leave. I wish men would be upfront with their future wives before they get married and tell them that they are open to polygamy. At least that way a woman can go into a relationship informed, and able to make a choice before the fact and without being forced to make difficult decisions. If you think you can live in a polygamous set-up, stay. You can…

RHYTHM CITY David puts pressure on Doc. Jafta confronts Shakes. Zinzi stumbles upon a bad situation but manages to flee. Mampho blames Fikile for her current situation. Thandeka tells Fiona to forget about her sexual harassment case against Kop (SETLHABI TAUNYANE). Solomon steals David’s money. Suffocate realises that the women in his life get along well, especially when he’s not there. Themba is back in town. ISIDINGO Gabriel keeps his hold over Aphiwe (KHANYA MKANGISA). Calvin can’t take the guilt of his actions. Sechaba’s task force involvement raises a lot of interest. Sam and Brad re-evaluate their no-strings-attached relationship. Provoked into rage, Nina threatens to kill another innocent man. Lerato is the victim of a harrowing experience. SCANDAL! Scelo (MBULELO NDLAZILWANA) softens towards a family member. A shocking truth is…

SCORPIO OCT 23 – NOV 21 Mercury, planet of networking, moves into your sign this week, which could pave the way for connecting with others and forming bonds. Collaborating with peers and associates might open doors and give rise to beneficial opportunities. It’s also a time when you’ll make a major impact on those you come into contact with. In this regard, don’t underestimate the power of your words, so use them with wisdom and care. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 43, 19, 24, 11, 37, 9 SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 – Dec 20 Although your professional and social life is taxing at the moment, don’t neglect yourself. Even an adventurous and boisterous Sagittarius needs a respite from the hustle and bustle. You might want to set off on a journey alone, take…

BIGGER THAN YOURS A Texan farmer goes to Australia on holiday. There he meets an Aussie farmer and gets talking. The Aussie shows off his big wheat field and the Texan says, “Oh! We have wheat fields that are at least twice as large.” Then they walk around the ranch and the Aussie shows off his herd of cattle. The Texan immediately says, “We have longhorns that are at least twice as large as your cows.” The conversation has almost died when the Texan sees a herd of kangaroos hopping through the field. He asks, “And what are those?” The Aussie asks with an incredulous look, “Don’t you have any mice in Texas?” SHORT AND SWEET I tried sniffing Coke once, but the ice cubes froze the end of my…

NO-ONE wants to spend their birthday in a hospital bed, but veteran actress Lillian Dube had no choice. On her 70th birthday, the legendary Soul City actress, who also plays Mampho in Muvhango, underwent life-saving surgery after learning that the breast cancer for which she was treated eight years ago had returned. But don’t make the mistake of thinking Lillian is a sad old mama who feels sorry for herself. Although she’s just come out of hospital, the sprightly actress is in high spirits when she welcomes us into her beautiful three-bedroom house. She’s laughing and even joking about her cancer. “To me it isn’t a train smash but a blessing,” she says. “I’m happy that I have it because it reminds one that you’re going to die. It takes…

Thabo Sefolosha, who was born in Vevey, Switzerland, maintains strong links with South Africa. His father was born in Mamelodi so the lanky basketball player chose to give back to the township. In 2013, he hosted a gala dinner to raise funds for the after-school basketball programme he’d set up for the children of Mamelodi, while he was still playing for the American team Oklahoma City Thunder. He told an online news website last year why he set up the programme: “When I came to Mamelodi there was nothing for children to do after school. I saw a lot of young people shooting dice, smoking, drinking at an early age. That isn’t really the best start for anyone to be successful.” In an interview with City Press he said, “Basketball…

Tbo Touch @iamtbotouch This was indeed a tough category and salute to all nominees. Somebody had to take it home #SATY2015 Adv Thuli Madonsela @ThuliMadonsela38 Congratulations Hugh Masekela for winning the Lifetime Achievement Award at #SATY2015 IG: DavidKau @davidkau1 “Ya’ll speak English right? “– Jason Derulo to the audience. #SATY2015 Nomzamo @NomzamoMbatha When I grow up I want to be just like Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma ... What a force. #SATY2015 Abigail Visagie @AbigailVisagie Completely exhausted but what an amazing evening! Performance of the night ~> @akaworldwide #SATY2015 @ANN7tv @ ANN7_SATYawards…

IT’S BEEN said that it’s better to overcome yourself than win a thousand battles. And that is just what Muvhango actress PHINDILE GWALA has done. Recently, the KwaZulu-Natal beauty posted a picture of herself at her first swimming lesson. She has finally decided to face her fear of water, even if it’s taken 26 years. “I nearly died when my cousin pushed me into the water when I was two years old,” she reveals. Even though she was only a toddler at the time, Phindile still recalls this horrifying memory. And from that moment on, she feared water. As if once wasn’t bad enough, another event increased her fears. “When I was eight another cousin pushed me in and I nearly drowned again,” she recalls. “It was the most traumatic…

FORMER MODEL and talk show host TYRA BANKS is finally hanging up her stilettos on America’s Next Top Model. The 41-year-old beauty announced that the 22nd cycle will be the show’s last. “Yeah, I truly believe it’s time,” she wrote in a statement. “Our die-hard fans know we’ve expanded the definition of beauty, presented what flawsome is. . . shown the world how to show their neck, rocked couture/catalogue/ commercial poses . . .Yeah, it’s time. It really is [sic].” America’s Next Top Model premiered in 2003, and it will be missed.…

HE’S BACK! Yep, comedian TRACY MORGAN recently made his comeback on stage at a live stand-up comedy show – his first appearance in 16 months after the fatal car crash that injured him and killed a friend. He served not one, but two shows of hysterical laughs to the audience. Tracy is said to have done both New York City shows in preparation for an upcoming episode on Saturday Night Live. In June last year, Tracy and his friend, fellow comedian James “Jimmy Mack” McNair were in a six-car collision. Jimmy Mack died and Tracy had to start learning to walk again after the accident. Rapper T.I. seems to have put his foot in his mouth. During a radio interview he slammed American presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, saying that he…

IT SEEMS common and acceptable in some cultures to have a child, then hand it over to the grandmother to take care of. However, this practice needs to be revisited to gauge if it really works. A child needs both parents to take care of him or her, physically and emotionally. Sadly, most young women relinquish their responsibility of taking care of their children. In most cases where poverty is a problem, we find an old lady surrounded by six to seven grandchildren who depend on her meagre government grant. The grant is never enough because it was meant to meet only the needs of the gogo. Worse still, sometimes the parents of these children are still alive. Also, grandmothers are expected to discipline the grandchildren. They shouldn’t be saddled…

HE HAD a promising future – until the day he took his first alcoholic drink. From that moment on, he developed a drinking problem that’s resulted in a series of disappointments and disasters: failing university, losing jobs, stealing and being admitted to various rehabilitation centres, only to return to the bottle each time. We speak to Tobias Ntuli (47), who we reckon must be the most educated homeless person in the country. Tobias reveals how his life took a turn for the worse almost three decades ago and how he ended up living on the streets of Pretoria on and off for the past four years. A BRIGHT START It might come as a surprise to learn that Tobias – who grew up in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal – holds a PhD…

A SUCCESSFUL day starts with a good breakfast. Everyone knows breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and now with Jungle – Have a Good Breakfast, you can be sure to get nature’s fuel to kick-start your day. Each month for a year you can look forward to a page dedicated to delicious breakfast recipes, advice and nutritious options brought to you by Jungle – Have a Good Breakfast. This week’s page shows the convenience of Jungle Oatso Easy – a quick and easy way to enjoy a bowl of Jungle Oats. This is just one example of Jungle’s wide range of breakfast solutions – and we’ll be showing them all in the months to come. In addition, the campaign is launching a newsletter that does the thinking…

TO GIVE a worn-out kitchen a much-needed facelift can be very expensive. But with this project we show you it can be done on a tight budget. Sometimes all it takes is tidying up the space by organising things better – this is where new cupboards are a big help – and getting rid of superfluous items. We installed Ucan kitchen cupboards with a UV white finish, countertops with Cornet finish and 128 mm-long flat bar handles. SHOPPING GUIDE Use the DRUM 3D app to scan this page for easy one-click shopping. WHAT IT COST: Cupboards (including tops, handles and installation) . . . . . . . . R15 300, Ucan Blind...............R2 285,Decorland 5-litre white Polvin paint . . R270, Plascon Total cost ...............R17 855 STOCKISTS @home 0860-666-674; Decorland…

Q IS DNA TEST WRONG? Is it possible for a DNA paternity test to have a false negative? Soon after I got back together with my ex I found out I was pregnant. He was the only man I was involved with during that period of my life. After the birth of my child, he and his family asked for a DNA test. It came back negative, but I strongly believe he’s the father. I’d saved up the money for a new test last month but he refused to meet me so I could get samples from him. Is there any way around this? Can I sue the company who did the test for false results? SINAZO, EL A A DNA paternity test can’t be a false positive, but it…

1 Pick the right time to talk. Bringing up an issue when you’re both rushing to get ready for work could leave your partner feeling irritated the whole day. For instance, don’t say, “I’m sick and tired of you doing the same thing over and over again” (such as leaving the toilet seat up or dishes unwashed in the sink) as your partner is rushing out the door. You won’t have time to resolve the situation, and your partner may return home still resentful about the last conversation they remember having with you. 2 Tackle the issue, not the person. Instead of blaming your partner, say something like, “Maybe you’re not aware of it, but you snore while you sleep and it’s disturbing my sleep. Do you think changing your…

BY NOW we know there isn’t much he won’t do for love. But this time Gizara (DAVID SEBE) might have bitten off more than he can chew. Lovestruck Gizara will try just about anything to win the affections of Hangwani (CONSTANCE SIBIYA). Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen Gizara undergo a dramatic makeover, which included cutting and dying his trademark unkempt beard. Rather strange for someone who’s been so carefree for such a long time, this bold move is even more shocking considering Gizara has never had any qualms about his obvious lack of style. But Hangwani has been oblivious to her admirer’s motives and extreme makeover, and has no idea that it’s all to catch her attention. Who could blame her? It’s well known that Gizara is a…

GOING GLOBAL Pallance scored his first lead role in the 2014 local thriller Hard to Get. Last month the movie was screened as part of a respected film festival in Texas that specialises in horrors and thrillers. Critics say he’s flying SA’s flag high. SELF-STARTER No stranger to the small screen, 23-year-old Pallance’s passion for acting started in high school where he wrote and starred in his own plays. He even won awards for them! MOVIE MENTORS The hunky star counts Al Pacino, Denzel Washington and Johnny Depp as his inspirations. “What I love most is that they choose their roles well. I’d like to follow in their footsteps.” DATING DIARIES Sorry girls, but he’s taken! He’s been dating socialite Mbali Nkosi for a while now. Lucky girl! "I’m a…

MZANSI’S celebs came out to celebrate TV channel Vuzu AMP’s first birthday party held in Kramerville in Sandton, Joburg. As expected, controversial rapper AKA made his presence felt when he performed his hit song Composure, and the crowd went wild. Among the attendees were happy couple SIPHO NGWENYA and his long-time girlfriend, former child star HULISANI RAVELE, who told us she’s studying at film school AFDA and working behind the scenes as a producer. Maps Maponyane looked a bit bashful as he sat quietly with his rumoured girlfriend, NOMZAMO MBATHA. He recently stirred controversy by tweeting that “Xhosa” is derived from the Khoisan for “Angry Men.” He’s since apologised and called the tweet “stupid” Rapper-turned-blogger Slikour was also there. He told us it was wonderful to be at an “event…