Innholdsfortegnelse for 15 October 2015 i Drum English

IF YOU or a family member has ever been unemployed you’ll know exactly how tough it is to find a job. In this issue, we ask if Government can secure you one. The Government is working hard to set up an employment agency that will help job-seekers find work. Read all about it on page 6. We hope that this will not be used as a channel of corruption, as most people in the private sector believe that to get a job in government you either have to be connected to the ANC or be willing to be a politician’s sidekick. Still on the issue of corruption, we feature Reverand Frank Chikane’s sentiments about how corruption is costing not only the citizens of the country, but the ANC as well.…

The AbaThembu king, Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison on charges of arson and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, among others. The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa suggested that a senior chief should serve the sentence on his behalf. Do you think someone should stand in for him? MBALENHLE DLAMINI  NO He must go to jail. Being a king does not mean that you can commit crimes and not go to jail. LINDIWE NDLOU  NO It’s every man for himself. No one should serve a jail term for anyone else because that person will never learn from their mistakes and change their conduct. SONTO MALINGA  NO No one wants to go to jail for something they didn’t do, even a hobo…

2011 Zahara sets the music industry alight following the release of her smash-hit album, Loliwe. The album goes on to sell more than 350 000 copies, making it the second fastest-selling local album in South African history – just behind Brenda Fassie’s Memeza. Memeza sold 500 000 copies. 2012 Rumours start spreading about a love affair between Amaza and Zahara. While they at first deny any romance between them, we exclusively capture them being cosy at a popular Cape Town shisa nyama. The same year, Zahara wins the Album of the Year Award for Loliwe at the South African Music Awards. 2013 Although Amaza stays in Cape Town and Zahara is based in Joburg, the songbird is constantly spotted flying to the Mother City to spend time with her man.…

SANDRA’S STORY As a human resources manager, I face many customers and meet new people on a daily basis. I feel that a makeover will help to reflect my position in the way that I dress. I also think this will help my self-esteem and enhance my relationships with people that I’m in contact with. Above all, I need to always look professional and presentable. SANDRA’S REACTION The styling was great! The team was able to elevate my look to a level I never thought possible. The amount of experience and knowledge within the team in their respective fields showed, and great advice was given. Everyone made me feel great about myself. I will cherish this experience forever and I am so looking forward to working on my new style…

FISHCAKES WITH GRANADILLA SALAD PREPARATION: 15 MIN CHILLING: 15 MIN COOKING: 10 MIN SERVES 4 FISHCAKES 1 can (410 g) chickpeas, drained½ snoek, cooked, deboned and flaked60 ml (¼ cup) oatmealgrated zest of 1 lemon10 g fresh coriander, chopped1 chilli, finely chopped1 eggsalt COATING 3 eggs, whisked375 ml (1 ½ cups) coarse breadcrumbsoil for shallow-frying SALAD 4 baby lettuce heads, halved30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oilfreshly ground pepperpulp of 2 granadillas 1 FISHCAKES Crush the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher. Mix with the rest of the ingredients. Divide the mixture into six pieces and shape each into a patty. 2 COATING Dip the fishcakes in the egg and roll in the breadcrumbs to coat. Repeat. Chill for at least 15 minutes. 3 Heat the oil and fry the…

While there are real, registered forex brokers who do train and facilitate forex investments, it’s important to check them and their credentials on the FSB website www.fsb.co.za As a financial planning professional, I do, however, know that contracts for difference (forex derivative trading) and forex spot trading is very complex, and an easy way to lose lots of quickly. But how do you spot a scam? Here’s how: You’re assured you’ll get rich in months. All contact with your “broker” is strictly over the internet. The company isn’t FSB registered – the application is always “pending approval”. The software is linked to “big banks” in other countries such as Russia, Eastern Europe, Greece or Cyprus – known as leading “global financial centres”. You have to pay thousands of rands for…

Why are trademarks important? A trademark can protect and help your business because valid trademarks: Can stop other businesses from using your name or associating themselves with your brand without your permission. Prevents other businesses from using names and logos that are confusingly similar to yours. Establish a reputation for quality. Are very important if you plan to license your goods and services or aim to get involved in franchising. Can help small businesses get finance. Will protect you if another business wrongfully accuses you of interfering with their trademark and can prevent them from suing you as long as you use your trademark while trading. Trademarks are registered at the Companies and Intellectual property Commission (CIPC). For more information contact the CIPC on 0861-022-472.…

NO WORDS can describe the anguish Karabo (CONNIE FERGUSON) is going through. She hasn’t had it easy on the home front lately: following the loss of her child with Tau (RAPULANA SEIPHEMO), it seems things are spiralling out of control. The signs are there for everyone to see and it’s likely that the beautiful Karabo is going to fall back into her drug addiction. Despite her agony over her child’s death, it seems he could still be alive. Thrilling evidence suggests that Gadaffi (Vuyo Dabula) is the man behind it all – will Karabo find out in time to prevent a disaster? Meanwhile, weighed down by family troubles, Karabo seems to be finding comfort in the arms of another man. She recently bumped into ex-boyfriend, Zola (MUTODI NESHEHE), who has…

1. IN WHICH PROVINCE IS THE TOWN PILGRIM’S REST? A. Northern Cape B. Mpumalanga C. North West D. East London 2. AN EXTREMELY NERVOUS PERSON IS A . . . OF NERVES? A. Chain B. Knot C. Bundle D. Clutter 3. WHAT IS THE LARGEST GLAND IN THE HUMAN BODY? A. Liver B. Thyroid C. Prostate D. Pituitary 4. WHICH TV CHANNEL BROADCASTS OUR PERFECT WEDDING? A. SABC1 B. E.tv C. M-Net D. Mzansi Magic 5. TO WHICH APOSTLE DID JESUS GIVE THE “KEYS” TO THE KINGDOM? A. John B. James C. Peter D. Andrew 6. TONY STARK IS THE NAME OF WHICH FICTIONAL SUPERHERO? A. Superman B. Iron Man C. Batman D. Spider-Man 7. IN WHICH PROVINCE WILL YOU FIND THE TUGELA RIVER? A. KwaZulu-Natal B. Cape Cod C.…

WHAT IS I ♥ VIOLETTA? Three lively presenters will comment on and relive the hottest moments from one of your favourite shows, Violetta. And they’re making history in the process – the talk show is the first local Disney production! ENHLE NTOMBELA (13) from Durban This teen can’t get enough of the Violetta series, especially of upbeat and fun-loving Camila. Was the presenter search exciting or nerve-wracking? I was excited entering the presenter search and keen to try new things. What was your first thought when you found out you were a winner? I was, like, “Oh my word, am I going to dance in front of the whole world?” What part about being a presenter are you most looking forward to? To grow on TV, and I definitely hope…

SHE’S only 21 years old but she’s already topping the charts on airwaves from South Africa to Nigeria with her current hit single, Jungle Fever. Gigi LaMayne’s name (born Genesis Gabriella Tina Manney) keeps coming up whenever trailblazing female rappers in Mzansi are mentioned. From her first hit single, Ice Cream, to picking up four consecutive wins at the South African Hip Hop Awards, Gigi is most certainly a force to be reckoned with. We chat to the feisty young diva. Who is Gigi? I’m a Wits University final year Bachelor of Arts student majoring in media and anthropology. I am from Johannesburg South and moved around a lot growing up. You real name is Genesis, how did Gigi LaMayne come about? It’s actually from my names – I took…

THE HIGHLY-anticipated second season of Empire is on air, but the behind-the-scenes drama is just as riveting. The show’s lead actor TERRENCE HOWARD recently appeared with his ex-wife MIRA PAK at the Emmy Awards, and tongues started wagging. Though they ended their two-year marriage in March, the couple walked hand in hand and both sported their wedding rings. Looks like Terrence likes going back for seconds – he divorced first wife LORI MCCOMMAS in 2003, remarried her in 2005 and divorced her again in 2007. Lori infamously laid charges of assault and harassment against the actor and his second wife, Michelle Ghent, took out restraining orders against him for the same charges. Now Empire creator Lee Daniels has gotten tangled in the drama. While defending Terrence in an interview with…

WHEN a leading lady’s debut film production hits the big screen, there are sure to be celebrities and well-wishers keen to either criticise or compliment her efforts. But the premiere of TERRY PHETO’s Ayanda and the Mechanic at Hyde Park Corner’s Nu Metro cinema was a moment to enjoy. As expected, the Who’s Who of Mzansi’s entertainment industry were decked out to the nines and the lady of the night stole the show behind the scenes and in the fashion stakes. “I’m humbled, overwhelmed and so proud right now,” Terry said of the turnout. “You make a film and don’t expect so many people to attend.” Ayanda and the Mechanic blew the crowd away with its fresh appeal and gritty storyline. “People were surprised,” the Tsotsi star gushed, “People were…

WHAT A LOVELY LUNCH I could not have asked for a more enjoyable time than I had at the DRUM readers’ lunch on Saturday 19 September. The decorations were marvellous, the food superb and healthy and the company fabulous. You have the ideal staff who made us feel at home at the stunning venue, the San Deck Bar & Restaurant at the Sandton Hotel. I don’t think we’ll ever forget the experience. Thanks a lot to Mr G (Gerald Mwandiambira) for the talk. We are very grateful for the time and effort you took to share your thoughts and experiences with investments. Since we’re entering into a new economic phase, your comments were on point. I believe we can benefit from the methods you suggested for making money. Your enthusiasm…

EVERY day we see them holding their signs as we travel on our roads: “Please help – no job, no car, no food, no clothes . . .” Unemployment is a growing concern all over the world, and South Africa is no exception. The Quarterly Labour Force Survey results for the second quarter of 2015 reveals that about 5,2 million South Africans are jobless. But now our Government has come up with a new idea to tackle this scourge – its own employment agency. Will this answer the prayers of the millions of South Africans struggling to find work? HELP AT HAND Last month President Jacob Zuma signed the Employment Services Act into law, establishing a government employment agency to assist SA citizens to find work. “We want to contribute…

WE SPOTTED him in Nelspruit at the recent Peace and Unity Music Concert and thought he looked extremely pleased with himself – he seemed to radiate love and fulfilment. But there was more to gospel crooner Sechaba Pali’s Cheshire cat grin than being part of an illustrious bill that included South Africa’s gospel bigwigs such as legendary singer Rebecca Malope and the esteemed gospel group Joyous Celebration. As we tagged along to his hotel, we asked him about his lovely wife and onetime manager, Julie. And that’s when he opened up about his love life. “Julie and I are no longer together,” Sechaba tells us frankly. “I thought you knew. It’s old news – I’ve found someone and we’ve been together for a while now.” TROUBLED MARRIAGE Sechaba certainly didn’t…

BEHIND THE CHARACTER We meet the beautiful Buhle in one of Joburg’s affluent suburbs, Bedfordview, at the ultra-posh St Andrews Hotel and Spa. The 26-year-old Soweto-born actress tells us she loves playing Matshidiso. “I find her fun,” she says. “Tshidi doesn’t have any limits. Ga ana di tlhong (she has no shame). She actually deserves a Bells,” she jokes, referring to a popular whisky advert. But what we really want to know is: how does she feel about her butt trending on social media? “I think it is silly, really,” she admits firmly. “But I am definitely loving the character and the progression of the storyline. It doesn’t make sense for viewers, but the madness SHE GAVE Kim Kardashian West a run for her money when her curvy derrière nearly…

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Q AFRAID TO TELL MY PARENTS I’m 19 and in 2012 I lost my virginity to a world champion boxer. He loves me and always asks me to visit him. The last time I planned to visit, he booked me a flight but I couldn’t go because I was afraid of what my parents would say. He promised to marry me as soon as I finished school. Now I only have one year left at school. How do I tell my parents about him? TROUBLED TEEN, SMS A I’m concerned with the 2012 incident you mention because if you were 16 or younger then, by law that incident would be considered statutory rape (sexual intercourse with someone under the age of full legal responsibility). Your lover could face criminal charges…

EVERYTHING changes with the arrival of a baby. If it’s your first child, you’ll have lots of questions, too, the most common being: “Can we actually afford this?” With a first child, parents can go a little overboard with spending. Not only is this not recommended, but it can be avoided. Here are five ways to prevent getting into debt as a new parent: 1 PLAN BEFORE BUYING Young parents often rush out to buy everything they might possibly need before their child is born, such as toys, clothes and tons of baby products. Make sure you have the essentials, but you’ll be amazed at people’s generosity when it comes to a new baby, so rather wait until after the birth to go shopping. This means you’ll save money by…

LUDWE MYOYO When you’re able to understand and accept each other’s upbringing and weaknesses. When you’re willing to accept your failures and apologise. Most of all, you feel at home and in love when you’re together, and you trust each other. WISANI BALOYI When I have a stable job, my own place and have assessed the maturity level of my partner, that’s when I’m going to know that I’m ready for marriage, and not before these are in place. LERATO MOKOU When you know he wants you as much as you want him, and you don’t have to compete or fight with anyone. KGABUTLE MEFOLO When we’ve thoroughly discussed and agreed on the things we want and need; what we’ll lose (the bad) and things we’ll gain (that benefit both…

Just like any investment, offshore investments need to be done with the assistance of a qualified professional such as a certified financial planning professional. David warns, “A global financial crisis could drastically affect your investment when you invest in global currencies.” Your money could be lost when world markets collapse, like they did in 2008. You also run the risk of being defrauded if you don’t invest through credible international financial companies with recognised brands.…

HUMAN beings are most likely to think thoughts that are not pure because of their sinful natures. Our fallen nature causes us to think impure, negative and discouraging thoughts. In 2 Corinthians 10:4-7, the Bible tells us to use our spiritual weapons to cast down ungodly imaginations and to subdue all our thoughts to obey Christ. This means our biggest battles are fought in the mind. We either win or lose the battle in our minds first, before it manifests itself in a physical form. Our thoughts determine our actions. The more we think about something, the more we want to do it through our actions. TRUTHFUL THOUGHTS Philippians 4:8 tells us to be truthful in our thoughts. This means that we do not need to spend our time devising…

LIBRA 23 SEP – 22 OCT This is a week where your gullible nature can break the bank and/or your heart. You might easily be misled. Be wary of anyone trying to smooth talk you into buying yet another “must-have” item. You don’t need to please everyone, least of all the salesperson. When it comes to your love life, make sure there’s substance behind your suitor’s charming approach before you lose your heart. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 37, 15, 19, 18, 28, 9 SCORPIO Oct 23 – Nov 21 Another personal year is drawing to a close, so take stock of your life and contemplate the dawning of a new era. You might want to collect insights revealed at times of crisis to take with you into the future. At the…

EXAM TIME Some interesting answers to school exam papers: Question: What happens to a boy when he reaches puberty? Answer: He says goodbye to his boyhood and looks forward to his adultery. Question: Name a major disease associated with cigarettes. Answer: Premature death. Question: What does the word “benign” mean? Answer: Benign is what you will do after you are eight. Solomon had 300 wives and 700 porcupines. In the Olympic Games, the Greeks run races, jump, hurl the biscuits and throw the java. GOLF BALLS A blonde golfer goes into a pro shop and looks around frowning. Finally, a pro asks her what she wants. “I can’t find any green golf balls,” the blonde golfer complains. The pro looks all over the shop and through all the catalogues, and…

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IT’S HERE, just in time to be enjoyed while watching the 2015 Rugby World Cup! South Africa’s top boerewors, the all-new 2015 Championship Boerewors, is now available in all Shoprite, Checkers and Checkers Hyper stores across the country. It also carries the South African Chefs Assocation’s prestigious seal of approval, guaranteeing that the ingredients in the country’s best-loved boerewors are of the highest quality. ROOSTERKOEK BOEREWORS ON A STICK PREPARATION: 25 MINCOOKING: 20-30 MINSERVES 4 ROOSTERKOEK DOUGH 1 000 ml (4 cups) cake flour4 ml bicarbonate of soda8 ml cream of tartar5 ml (1 tsp) salt60 ml (¼ cup) butter375 ml (1½ cups) buttermilk WORS 400-500 g thin ChampionshipBoerewors, cut into lengths SWEET MUSTARD 30 ml (2 tbsp) wholegrain mustard30 ml (2 tbsp) Dijon mustard30 ml (2 tbsp) honeyPreheat the…

THE YOUNG and famous get everything their hearts, and stomachs, desire. KYLIE JENNER (18) recently asked her favourite Chinese restaurant to send a chef to her home to cook for her and 10 friends. It only cost her R70 000! Meanwhile, singer RAY J bought himself two bacon-wrapped hot dogs after a night out - and tipped the vendor a whopping R1 200. Grammy-nominated R&B singer KELLY PRICE has officially filed for a divorce from her husband/ manager Jeffrey Rolle. The couple were married for 23 years and have two grown-up children. They will not be requesting spousal support from each other. CHRIS BROWN is moving to Las Vegas. Breezy is scheduled to perform 10 shows at a nightclub at R700 000 per gig! He joins other superstars like Mariah…

IT WAS a mix of highs and lows at the 10th South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards (Satmas). As is often the case at music awards, there were some controversial wins - like when The Soil and Afro-soul musician Simphiwe Dana lost to newcomer Boichoko Qwabe in the Best Afro Soul category. The surprise win didn’t go over well with Sipho Sithole, founder of The Soil’s record label Native Rhythms. He subsequently told us that the Satmas can’t be taken seriously because they “fail to achieve their goal”. “I was not even aware my group had been nominated,” he fumed. “As a result on the day of the awards I was enjoying a movie at the cinema with my wife. “The awards are nothing but a good platform for upcoming…

KABOMO @Kabomo I was in a near death experience last week. Got mugged. It made me realise I have to prioritise myself and things that make me happy. RSA MIN OF SPORT @MbalulaFikile I will be at the DOME come 31st Oct @CassperNyovest we will fill up the DOME it’s about time ANELE MDODA @Anele These gals must know there is no ombudsman for sleeping your way to the top. Get the goods before you give the goods. EUSEBIUS MCKAISER @Eusebius I will vote 10 times for someone who sings a Brenda classic ... or Johnny Clegg even. Local is lekker. JUNGLEFEVER @Gigi_Lamayne South Africans never support each other. The rest of the world laughs at us for that.…

IT’S DISTURBING that many children die in pools and dams just because they can’t swim. Parents must be reminded that it’s their responsibility to make sure their children know how to swim. Swimming is a life skill. If parents can hold their children’s hands when crossing roads to protect them from accidents, surely they can make the time to take their children to go for swimming lessons. Granted, swimming lessons are expensive. Nevertheless, municipality pools have capable swimming instructors who are willing to teach for free. It’s just a matter of creating time to take our children there. Even in rural areas, some means must be devised to teach kids to swim. Every life counts. The ability to swim must be taken seriously. Our children will not stop exploring. It’s…

YOU CAN’T keep a good girl down, it seems. While this year started off badly with her reported struggle with booze (Bottle battle for Zahara?, 28 May) and crumbling music career, it seems the Loliwe hitmaker is having the last laugh – and making her haters eat humble pie. And with her third studio album Country Girl out, Bulelwa “Zahara” Mkutukana is reportedly set to walk down the aisle with Umhlobo Wenene DJ Amaza Ntshanga (Wedding bells for Zahara?, 3 September). But it doesn’t end there . . . BABY ON BOARD? We’ve been reliably informed by a family member close to Amaza that Zahara is expecting. “Zahara is pregnant but it’s still early days,” the source says. “I’m not supposed to divulge this to you because both of them…

NAME: Sandra Tloubatla (54) OCCUPATION: Human Resources Manager FROM: Pretoria HOW TO WEAR FOUNDATION PROBLEM: Sandra works with people on a daily basis and she would love a look that is more professional. She normally doesn’t wear make-up and would like to start doing things a bit differently. SOLUTION: She has beautiful mature skin, but the skin on her face is darker than that on her neck. To disguise this, we’ll use a foundation that will blend well with her face and neck. Make-up artist Faith Seuoe advises Sandra to use liquid foundation as it’s easier to blend. “It is also important to use a primer before you apply foundation. This helps the foundation settle and look better on the skin,” Faith says. Here’s how to create the perfect canvas…

STIR-FRY PAD THAI Pad Thai is a stir-fried rice noodle dish commonly sold at Thai street food stalls or casual eateries in Thailand. PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 15 MIN SERVES 4 30 ml (2 tbsp) peanut oil 1 red chilli, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 2,5 cm piece ginger, finely chopped 4 spring onions, chopped 150 g green beans, chopped handful bean sprouts 180 g prawns, deveined and peeled 5 ml (1 tsp) fish sauce 50 g peanuts, chopped 150 g noodles, soaked in hot water until soft, drained 1 egg, beaten juice of 1 lime a splash of thick soy sauce handful coriander 1 In a deep saucepan or wok, heat the oil over a high heat, add the chilli, garlic, ginger and two spring onions and stir-fry until…

Q CHILD’S HIGH FEVER My three-year-old is sick with a very high temperature of 40° C. She can’t keep anything down, including liquids. What should I do? WORRIED, SMS A Go to your doctor immediately! They usually keep paediatric suppositories, which are bullet-shaped, easy-melting tablets inserted into the anal opening. These are weight and age appropriate. Your nearest clinic should have them, or you can also get them from a pharmacy. They are very handy for such emergencies. However, common sense is to undress the baby and give her a sponge bath with cool but not cold water. If you have fever-relieving syrup at home, usually the dose is double what is normally prescribed in such emergencies. Next time you visit your doctor, ask what to do in this kind…

Deciding a one biggest you can , and the costs start at conception. “The best thing you can do is plan ahead and be prepared,” says Eunice Sibiya, Head of Consumer Education at FNB. FOLLOW THESE HELPFUL PRE-BABY SAVING TIPS: Cut back. Your current budget might not have a lot of room for extra expenses, so see where you can cut down. “Identify the luxuries and cut them out. Pay off your credit card and clothing accounts and try and start your maternity leave with as little debt as possible,” Eunice advises. Stock up. Keep an eye out for sales and bargains on baby products, cleaning products and even easy-to-cook meals that are not perishable. When the baby arrives, you might find it difficult to run out to the shops…

ISIDINGO Gabriel seeks to redeem himself for his part in Mbatha’s murder. A rift grows between Charlie and Calvin as they argue about Frank’s affairs. Katlego and Lincoln (LINDANI NKOSI) visit her gynae to find out if the pregnancy is viable. Nina and Lerato meet at the police station and all hell breaks loose. Sechaba can’t take being in jail anymore. SCANDAL! Thembeka must face one of her greatest fears. Lucas is stunned when Mangi makes an extreme decision. Scelo (MBULELO NDLAZILWANA) stands firm in his anger. Zinzile is moved by a declaration. Thembeka realises that she can no longer control her destiny. Mangi sees a side to someone in his life that he does not like. MUVHANGO Imani announces that she is moving out. Gizara and Hangwani get a…

MUSIC-MAKER A talented songwriter, Jussie signed a record label with Columbia Records earlier this year. ‘‘So darling, I’m label-mates with Beyoncé and Adele and Barbra Streisand,’’ he says proudly. He’s now working on his solo album. Go Jussie! HIS SEXUALITY He doesn’t only play a gay character on Empire, he also confirmed being openly gay to talk show host Ellen DeGeneres. “There’s never been a closet that I’ve been in,” he told her. Jussie added that he “came out” to her “so that people understand that they’re not alone”. Sweet! FUTURE PLANS “I want to compose for cartoons and write chick flicks when I get older,” he says. “I’m such a hopeless romantic. But more than anything I would like to open my own healthcare and research facility to continue…

THERE’S always an outcry when an international actor is cast in a local movie role that could easily have been played by a home-grown talent. This time, however, two major movie houses are being blamed for a local film’s flop. Apparently, they unnecessarily cut screenings of Tell Me Sweet Something, which features only South African actors, after only four weeks on circuit. The decision is considered strange because it was reported that the film was doing well at the box office. A SWEET START AND BITTER END Tell Me Sweet Something tells the story of an aspiring novelist who owns and runs a bookshop in Joburg. Moratiwa’s (played by Nomzamo Mbatha) business and love life is not going that well. But this all changes when she meets a celebrity male…

WHEN FORMER World Footballer of the Year George Weah ran Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf ragged during the 2005 Liberian presidential elections, his unsuccessful campaign inspired AmaTuks vice captain Ronald Ketjijere. Not that the University of Pretoria Football Club (AmaTuks) central midfielder harbours any dreams of becoming a politician, but it was enough to convince Ketjijere that soccer players are not as pea-brained as they’re made out to be. SCORING A LAW DEGREE Namibian-born Ketjijere doesn’t only excel on the soccer field – he has successfully combined the demands of professional soccer and being a father to a two-year old daughter with studying hard for a law degree at the University of Pretoria. “I started my law degree in Namibia and completed my baccalaureate/juris in 2011,” says Ketjijere. “I wanted…

WHEN actress ZENDAYA revealed a new Barbie doll in her image, Anaconda rapper NICKI MINAJ was quick to congratulate her - and try to shine the spotlight back on herself. “When I was little I couldn’t find a Barbie that looked like me, my. . . how times have changed.” Zendaya wrote on Instagram. The doll is a replica of her 2015 Oscars look, complete with dreadlocks. But Nicki wasn’t going to let Zendaya enjoy her glory. She tweeted that she was honoured with a Barbie doll too (it was four years ago!) and made sure to attach a picture. Zendaya’s fans shot back and with her ego bruised, Nicki changed the topic - to a forthcoming TV series based on her life.…

BEING a traditional music awards show you’d obviously expect traditional wear, so Mzansi’s A-listers set out to do the event’s slogan – My Culture, Your Culture, One Nation – justice at the 10th South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards (Satmas) in Durban recently. Showing her Seswati side was the founder of Crown Gospel Awards and motivational speaker ZANELE MBOKAZI-NKAMBULE, while Metro FM DJ CRISELDA DUDUMASHE and her husband, SIYOLO DUDUMASHE, were kitted out in Xhosa attire. Keeping it more contemporary was Satma CEO NONYAMAZELO SOTOMELA. LINDI and SPHELELE MCHUNU stood out in their chic and modern ensembles with traditional accessories. They attended the event with their husband Ukhozi FM DJ NGIZWE MCHUNU. Also showing up at the awards was Durban socialite and radio presenter THA SIMELANE, who was clad in…