Innholdsfortegnelse for 10-Aug-17 i Drum English

Some jokes are not funny, dear. PULANE MABEA In a fragile country like ours, race is not something to joke about. You might be a good person, but for now, your jokes have painted you as a monster. WAGA SEHLA EDI GEE What if he really was joking? Some people don’t think before they talk, let’s not take tissue and make it an issue. ZAMA ZET Some jokes are better left to the comedians. You are a teacher – learners look up to you for lessons. SIYABONGA NKABANHLE INKOSANA YAKWANXUMALO Well the joke is on you now. Stay at home and joke with your own kids. We don’t like your unfunny jokes. BABS NGUBAYIHLANGANI He could’ve joked about anything in the world and he chose to joke about race? NONHLANHLA…

IT STARTED as an act of kindness – a belief he was doing the right thing. After all, who could kick an old lady and her grandson out onto the street with nowhere to go? Little did he know his Good Samaritan deed would stir up a hornet’s nest, invoke the wrath of the community and expose a tangled web of bureaucracy and confusion dating back decades. It’s enough to make Yakoob Moeketsi Matabane’s head spin. The drama began when the Soweto entrepreneur made headlines recently after embarking on a crowdfunding appeal to help gogo Philda Masete (70) and her grandson, Samkelo Khonco (13), buy the house they were living in back from him. Yakoob buys and sells houses for profit but unlike his previous purchases this one came with…

CREAM CHEESE FLAPJACKS WITH CITRUS COMPOTE A refreshingly different breakfast. PREPARATION: 20 MIN COOKING: 30-40 MIN MAKES 10-12 FLAPJACKS CITRUS COMPOTE 125 ml (½ cup) orange juice (catch it when slicing the citrus into segments) 60 ml (¼ cup) lemon juice 60-80 ml (¼-½ cup) honey a few fresh mint leaves (optional) 500 ml (2 cup) citrus segments (Cara Cara navels and/ or Valencia oranges and clementines) FLAPJACKS 30 ml (2 tbsp) honey 10 ml (2 tsp) grated lemon zest 10 ml (2 tsp) grated orange zest 250 ml (1 cup) cream cheese 4 eggs, separated 2 ml (½ tsp) salt 80 ml (½ cup) coconut flour or 125 ml (½ cup) cake flour 30 ml (2 tbsp) poppy seeds (optional) TO SERVE plain full-cream yoghurt chopped pistachio nuts or…

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1 Holding nails while hammering them can be risky. Use a clothes peg to secure the nail in place and keep your fingertips safe from harm. 2 The next time you’re drilling a small hole, place a sticky note directly under the drill and fold it upwards. This will catch most of the dust and keep the floor clean. 3 Prepping for a big paint job only to find your old brushes are rigid with dry paint? Boil them in vinegar. Hot vinegar will disperse the paint, leaving the bristles soft and ready for use. 4 Wrap a rubber band around the paint tin lengthways and wipe excess paint from the brush against the band – this keeps paint from running down the sides of the tin onto the floor.…

ALL types of investment products are taxed differently. To make the most of your savings you not only have to ensure the return rate is high while fees are low, you also have to be aware of the tax implications. For example, you may have an endowment policy that’s heavily taxed whereas a tax-free savings plan might suit your needs better. To help you make an informed choice, we look at how some popular savings products are taxed. SAVINGS ACCOUNT AT A BANK If you’re under 65 you’re not taxed on the first R23 800 of interest earned on your savings. If you’re over 65, this amount is R34 500. Just remember this exemption is calculated on all the interest you earn, so if you have more than one savings…

PARTING WORDS An elderly man is on the operating table, about to be operated on by his son, a famous surgeon. Just before they put him under, he asks to speak to his son. “Don’t be nervous my boy,” he says. “Just do your best and remember, if it doesn’t go well, your mother is going to come and live with you and your family.” ONE-LINERS A dyslexic man walks into a bra. A recent scientific study showed that out of 2 293 618 367 people, 94 % are too lazy to actually read that number. My grandfather died peacefully, in his sleep . . . not screaming like the passengers in his car. Sometimes I tuck my knees into my chest and lean forward – that’s just how I…

PEOPLE with her condition are often persecuted and pestered because of the way they look. They’re seen as odd, freakish and a source of potent magic by those too ignorant to know better. But rising star Michelle Mosalakae is proving that albinism isn’t a deterrent to her dreams, and she’s using it to her advantage in her breakout role on Mzansi Magic’s Isibaya. Her recent success is all thanks to the love and support she received as a child, Michelle says. “Growing up, I always I knew I had albinism. But I was never shameful about it. I was never discriminated against in my community.” It has served the 23-year-old well – she’s making waves as Zakithi on the hit drama series, and after only five months on the small…

BABY mamas, fights, confrontations and drama. That’s what’s on the menu on the new season of Diski Divas as five women lay bare their lives for all to see. The show focuses on women who are currently dating, have dated or who were once mistresses of soccer players or officials in South Africa – in other words, they’re the Wags – wives and girlfriends – of stars of the beautiful game. Lechabile “Chabii” Motaung is determined to prove her independence from her Bidvest Wits right-winger boyfriend Sifiso Myeni, while Kea Ntshole is dating Chippa United assistant coach Mbuyiselo Sambu and believes she’s a public protector in the making. Retired Kaizer Chief ’s striker Nkosinathi Nhleko’s ex-wife, Thandeka Nhleko, wants to motivate and inspire women, while controversial Thato Makgaka wants to…

WHAT we wouldn’t give to walk a mile in these celebs’ shoes! BONANG MATHEBA and LERATO KGANYAGO always put their best feet forward. Whether it’s heels, flats, wedges, stilettos or block heels, their shoe game is lit – it’s no wonder they’re both shoe brand ambassadors. And when it comes to keeping their tootsies looking stylish, price is clearly not an issue. Bonang recently dropped R12 000 on a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes. “I spend my money on shoes,” she confessed in the documentary series Six Zeroes to My Name. “Have you seen my Instagram? I’m so bad. I’m terrible. I don’t know how many pairs of shoes I have. Maybe 200, 300.” Lerato, on the other hand, recently tweeted that she spent more than R10 000 on bags…

THIS IS US Sterling K Brown with co-stars Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia, who play his parents. “BACK TO WORK, BABY!!!!!!!! #thisisus” – @ sterlingkb1 EMPIRE Taraji P Henson is all business: “Your favorite #Cookie is back like chiroPRACtic!!! #Empire-Season4” – @ tarajiphenson ARROW David Ramsey and Juliana Harkavy: “Are we super excited for the beginning of #arrow or what?? #arrowseason6” – @davidpaulramsey SUPERGIRL David Harewood with Supergirl her-herself , Melissa Benoist and the rest rest of the “squad”: Chyler Leigh, Floriana Lima and Jeremy Jordan —@da-@davidharewood ood THE FIXER (AKA SCANDAL) Bellamy Young, Katie Lowes, Darby Stanchfield and Kerry Washington: “Sooooo good to be back! #scandal #scandalsisters “ – @darbysofficial…

SWEETER THAN SUGAR AFTER reading about the sugar tax (The sweet truth, 16 February), I was shocked to learn that a slice of bread contains three and a half a teaspoons of sugar, and a can of cool drink has about 10 teaspoons of sugar! When you realise how much sugar you consume daily, it’s enough to make you drop that koeksister. I gave myself the challenge of eliminating sugar from my tea and coffee. That was 12 months ago and I haven’t looked back. Do I sometimes miss sweetened tea and coffee the same way you’d miss your first school crush? Hardly. When I eat a jam sandwich or cake, I’ve noticed how the sugar in the sandwich or the cake compensates for the sugar I’ve eliminated in my…

SHE places her hand lovingly over her belly, clearly smitten with the burgeoning bump. Glowing, gorgeous and on top of the world – Letoya Makhene looks like a woman who has it all. We know her as Tshidi, the tough-as-nails businesswoman who took over her ex-husband’s empire when he went to jail in Generations: The Legacy. A sophisticated gold-digger with a dark past and a flair for firearms, she enjoys the finer things in life – all bought with her ex’s money, of course! Yet when we meet the woman behind the character, there are no signs of the sultry siren whose steamy storylines with her lover, Smanga, recently got viewers hot under the collar. Instead, Letoya greets us with a demure demeanour, her long locks beautifully draped over her…

THEY’RE not a family which does anything by half measures. It always has to be the best, the brightest and the biggest – especially when it comes to their precious kids. And today is no exception. Sbu (42) and Shauwn (47) Mpisane have pulled out all the stops to give their eldest daughter a day to remember as she celebrates her traditional coming-of-age ceremony. Known as umemulo, the traditional Zulu ceremony symbolises a young girl entering womanhood, and is often held to show she’s of marriageable age. The day starts off with the sounds of women ululating through the peaceful valleys of Umhlanga Rocks, north of Durban. A cluster of maidens and amabutho (warriors) dance their way down the upmarket Umhlanga Rocks Drive, stopping at a lavish white double-storey mansion…

THE T-SHIRT Fashion’s love for the printed T spills over from winter to spring WEAR IT WITH . . . TREND: METALLICS TREND: BLOCK HEELS SPRING FLORALS EDITOR’S PICK Patches are everywhere – from jackets to jewellery and even make-up bags. Don’t miss out! STOCKISTS Accessorize 021-447-7718; Colette by Colette Hayman 021 -937- 5436; Foschini: 0860-104-764; H&M 021-826-7300; MRP 0800-21-25-35; Soda Bloc: 021-596-9361; Spree.co.za; The Fix 0860-101-048; Woolworths 0860-022-002. We make every effort to provide accurate prices, but mistakes may occur. DRUM and the suppliers do not bind themselves to the prices printed here.…

‘He can’t expect you to wait forever and be treated like you do not really matter’ I WORRY ABOUT THE DANGER Q Since he started studying my son is involved in politics in our community and it’s scaring me. There’s a lot of violence in our community and politics causes lots of problems. I am afraid he is going to get hurt, or that someone else in the family is going to get hurt, but I don’t know how to stop him. What should I do? JK, SMS A If being involved in politics is what your son loves and he’s good at it, then all you need to do is support him. He is making his own choices now and your role is to make him aware of how…

ISIDINGO Morongwa’s latest scheme goes bust. Lerato (TEMA SEBOPEDI) and Sechaba cannot believe Ofentse’s nerve when he comes with a special request. Anja and Lalage have a special but brief mother-and-daughter moment. Ofentse is deeply engrossed in his power play. Wendy’s time at the penthouse is up. Gatanga warns Thabang against Matlala and Charlie. RHYTHM CITY Emmanuel loses out on a job and the disappointment opens him up to bad influences. David goads Suffo (MDUDUZI MABASO) by claiming Niki for himself. Andiswa manipulates Suffo. Reneilwe finds out that Kgaugelo has withdrawn all her money. Emmanuel reconnects with Palesa. Pearl threatens to move out of David’s house. Rene is forced to play nice with Kgaugelo. MUVHANGO James kicks Thandaza out of his house. Azwindini (GABRIEL TEMUDZANI) and Mpho are at odds…

HE’S the star of one of the most gripping stories playing out on TV right now, which takes place in a world where dreams can be crushed by revenge, greed and ambition. As Mbazo in the SABC2 telenovela Keeping Score, he plays a Xhosa prince by blood, a boxer by training and a champion in the making – if he can stay alive in the dog-eat-dog world of the African Sports Academy. Mbaza’s fists are his ticket to the big time but many want to tear him down. And bringing this character to life each week is a young man who knows all about doing what it takes to keep his head above water. Unathi Platyi has a past steeped in poverty and desperation. Before he started making it in…

SHE dreamt of becoming an accountant and had zero intention of a career in media – let alone being a presenter for a show about a sport she knew little about. Yet each time one of several opportunities arose, Motshidisi Mohono (28) took it with both hands – and now she’s making a name for herself as the first black woman rugby anchor on DStv’s SuperSport. It hasn’t always been easy, though. “Family and friends tried to convince me to make soccer my niche sport, but I wanted to do something different,” says Motshidisi – or Mots, as she’s been christened by her colleagues. “I wanted to take the road less travelled.” Motshidisi’s broadcasting journey started when she was a student at the University of Johannesburg, doing a BCom in…

THANKS to the genetically blessed Letoya Makhene, there were so many beautiful images for this week’s cover, we had difficulty deciding on which one to choose! It was a pleasure to speak to Letoya, who’s now in her third trimester. The actress gave us some insights into her family, her relationship and how she’s living a healthy, happy life. Turn to page 6 for the full story. On a more serious note, we were shocked at how many dodgy people are preying on the elderly and the vulnerable. These guys are the scourge of society – turn to page 18 to see how they’re making mega bucks on funeral policy scams that leave grieving families in bad shape. Until next week, THE DRUM TEAM…

WHEN the school bell rings he parts ways with his friends, who head home to do their homework and play soccer in the street. But for Thabelo Makakavhule, it’s a different story. There’s a car waiting to take him to the set of one of Mzansi’s most popular soapies. For this nine-year-old, the day’s work is about to begin. Thabelo plays Mudi on Muvhango, an old soul viewers were first introduced to when his shrewd businessman father sought custody of him following his mother’s death. The calm and pensive Mudi seems like a mini version of his dad, the fearful KK. But it’s actually a case of the apple falling far from the tree, Thabelo says when we meet him at his home in Dube in the heart of Soweto.…

BUTTERNUT BAKE WITH SEED SPRINKLE Use the whole butternut in this dish – grate it with the skin for the bake and save the seeds for the spicy sprinkle that goes with it. PREPARATION: 20 MIN COOKING: 45 MIN SERVES 6 butter, for greasing 1 butternut with skin 1 can (410 g) cream-style sweet corn 1 egg, whisked 125 ml (½ cup) self-raising flour 1-2 chillies, finely chopped salt and pepper SEED SPRINKLE seeds of 1 butternut 5 ml (1 tsp) paprika 2 ml each (½ tsp) cayenne pepper, ground cumin and ground coriander 5 ml (1 tsp) olive oil TO SERVE 60 ml (¼ cup) plain full-cream yoghurt handful of fresh coriander, coarsely chopped 1 chilli, finely chopped Preheat the oven to 190 °C. Grease a large ovenproof pan…

TIP If you want to show off your curves like Kim Kardashian West go for a body-hugging dress. TIP A long dress with short front is the perfect way to show off your glorious calves. TIP A high neckline draws the eye up and will emphasise your bust without showing any skin. TIP A tulle dress has a fuller skirt which gives more volume to the lower body, creating a balanced look.…

MY NIPPLES ARE PAINFUL Q I’ve just given birth and my nipples are so painful – they even bleed at times. What can I do to heal them? I want to breastfeed but it’s hard to feed my baby like this. Both she and I are suffering. If I must change to formula, what should I look out for when choosing a brand? CONCERNED, SMS A Painful nipples are common when a woman first starts breastfeeding but it usually settles down after a few weeks. Pain and bleeding could be caused by undiagnosed thrush (a yeast infection) in the baby’s mouth. This infection, once passed on to the mother, can cause severe irritation and pain. Signs and symptoms include itchiness, cracked nipples and breast pain during and after breastfeeding. It…

FAMOUS LEOS KYLIE JENNER 10 AUGUST VIOLA DAVIS 11 AUGUST MARIO BALOTELLI 12 AUGUST MOSIUOA LEKOTA 13 AUGUST TUMISHO MASHA 14 AUGUST ANTHONY ANDERSON 15 AUGUST YOUNG THUG 16 AUGUST LEO: MONEY MATTERS Their keen intuition is a useful moneymaking trait. Leos spend their cash on luxury items. A creative spirit keeps their bank balance afloat. They earn money to keep up an extravagant lifestyle. Leos are not scared to take financial risks. They see money as a commodity to enjoy. Leos tend to think generosity and kindness will lead to financial difficulty. LEO 22 JUL – 22 AUG With the Sun still travelling through your sign, you’ll probably enjoy basking in its heat. Apart from making the most of opportunities and lapping up the attention of those around you,…

BE SELECTIVE Start cutting down by taking a minute to think about how much of the content you consumed today was actually useful or entertaining. “Find where you derive the most value, invest in those channels and exclude others,” advises Jared Carneson, a social and digital innovation expert. “Ask yourself, ‘Is it remarkable? Is it useful?’ If it doesn’t meet the standards cut it from your life.” SWITCH OFF! Don’t charge your phone on the bedside table. Leave it in another room, close enough to hear calls. If something is important or urgent enough a person will call you, Jared says. He suggests making device-free hours in your home and creating off-limit areas (such as the dinner table) and times for devices. “Encourage your kids to actually call their friends…

BRAINBOXES don’t come much smarter than this guy. He’s written 10 books in 10 years on artificial intelligence – one of which has been translated into Chinese. He has a string of degrees from some of the top universities in the world and his CV is intimidating enough to make you weep. But there’s also this: he invented a beer taster using artificial intelligence (AI). Just don’t ask how he did it – he’ll send you the 20-page paper he did on the project which might as well be in Greek. Yet the fact remains: Professor Tshilidzi Marwala is all about brains and brilliance – and that’s not a bad combination when you’re going to be the leader of 50 000 university students. He was recently named the new vice-chancellor…

RABADA’S BACK! PROTEAS fast bowler KAGISO RABADA is back in the game. The speedster was banned for one match after dismissing then swearing at England all-rounder Ben Stokes in the first Test at Lord’s last month, leading him to miss the second of four Tests in the UK. But the energetic Rabada was at full speed when the third Test started on 28 July at The Oval. Bowling coach Charl Langeveldt said the 22-year-old learnt a lesson from the ban and was raring to get back into it. His return, however, didn’t stop England from setting the Proteas an almost unattainable target of 492. At the time of going to print, they were four down with 375 runs to go. BOLT WANTS GOLD SPRINT superstar USAIN BOLT wants to retire…