Innholdsfortegnelse for 17-Aug-17 i Drum English

No, guys. The publisher is a good black lady who just happened to make a mistake. But the book is selling, hey? WAGA SEHLA EDI GEE I read my book almost daily, revisiting chapters, etc. I am still praying for guidance in terms of a suitable publisher. However, this was purely reckless – you can’t publish a book without checking grammar. Bonang was supposed to read, reread and revisit the book. LERATO MORENA UNARINE She was in a rush to compete with Somizi! LUNGILE CYNTHIA TSUKULU I’m a Bonang fan and I think she should apologise to her fans, especially those who bought the book. She should have read the book before it went to print, and the editor failed to do a proper job – that is, if there…

AT FIRST when Valerie Madondo was arrested she was relieved. Finally she was free, she thought – free from four years of being raped and abused and from the drugs her captors had forced on her constantly. But her nightmare was far from over. She was released from police custody when a group of people came to fetch her – but those people were the very ones who’d been holding her captive. Valerie’s story puts a human face on the scourge of human trafficking in South Africa, where people – usually women and children – are held captive in a depraved underworld where sex and drugs rule. Valerie (29) came to Pretoria from Zimbabwe in 2010, hoping to find work to support her two young boys back home in Masvingo.…

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‘As with any cancer, the earlier it’s picked up the better’ QI WANT A BABY I’m 28 and I have my period every month so I know I’m ovulating, but I haven’t been able to conceive. I really want to have a baby. What could be wrong? TM, SMS A There are many factors that affect fertility – your hormones, the health of all your reproductive organs, when you engage in sex – not just ovulation and these must all be in sync for you to conceive. And it’s not only the woman’s fertility that needs to be taken into account, though. There’s also the sperm to consider – whether there’s enough, as well as their shape and speed. Both you and your partner need to go for thorough check-ups…

FAMOUS LEOS LEHLOHONOLO MAJORO 19 AUGUST THIERRY HENRY 17 AUGUST MALCOLM-JAMAL WARNER 18 AUGUST DEMI LOVATO 20 AUGUST USAIN BOLT 21 AUGUST JAMES CORDEN 22 AUGUST KOBE BRYANT 23 AUGUST WHAT LEO LOVES Tickets to the gala opening of the latest show. An original painting by a famous artist. Sponsorship for a year’s drama classes. Designer clothes. Voucher for a back massage. A special gift . . . the more luxurious, the better. Membership to an exclusive club. LEO 22 JUL – 22 AUG Towards the end of the week the sun takes leave of your sign, so make the most of opportunities to shine in one way or another. You might want to inspire those around you through word and deed, make a noteworthy contribution to a worthy cause…

COOL IT A man dies, goes to heaven and sees St Peter. There are many clocks surrounding him so the man asks St Peter what the clocks are for. “These are lie clocks,” St Peter replies. “They tick once for every lie you tell.” He points to one of the clocks. “Here we have Mother Teresa’s clock. She has never lied so the clock hasn’t moved. “Honest Abe has only lied twice in his life, so it has only ticked twice,” St Peter explains. “So where is the president’s clock?” the man asks. “Oh, that’s in Jesus’ office – he’s using it as a ceiling fan!” HAPPY FEET A truck driver is driving 200 penguins to Joburg Zoo when the truck breaks down on the highway. The driver gets out…

IT was all anyone in the sport-watching world could talk about as news of the costliest transfer in soccer history broke. The deal was on, then it was off, then it was on again– and the kind of money the Brazilian-born superstar will earn is enough to make cash-strapped South Africans weep. The breakdown goes something like this: Neymar will earn £49 million (R857 million) a year, which works out to £942 308 (R164 000) a week, £5,594 (R98 000) an hour, £93,23 (R1 633) a minute and £1,55 (R26,86) a second. Or, as British newspaper The Mirror put things, “It would take Neymar just over four hours to earn as much as the average UK nurse does in a whole year. And after just 25,5 hours – just over…

IT WAS never going to be anything other than fabulous darling, just fabulous! There are no half measures for TV and radio personality BONANG MATHEBA, and her book launch at Sandton City’s prestigious Diamond Walk was no different. The 30-year-old Top Billing presenter and reality show star added author to her impressive list of achievements with her first book, Bonang: From A to B. “Turning 30 in June gave me the power to let go – so 30 came with great emancipation for me,” she said. The book details Bonang’s success story so far and she says it is to be the first of a three-part series. “I always wanted to build [a legacy] because I wanted to be better and inspire others, to have a generational impact,” she said.…

THE struggle for a healthier lifestyle isn’t easy for anyone, not even gazillionaire media moguls like OPRAH WINFREY. The former talk show host’s ongoing battle with her weight is well-documented and she’s revealed a fear of diabetes, which runs in her family, motivates her to stay healthy. “For your heart to pump, pump, pump, pump, it needs the least amount of weight possible to do that. So all of the people who are saying, ‘Oh, I need to accept myself as I am’ – I can’t accept myself if I’m over 200 pounds (90kg) because it’s too much work on my heart,” she told the New York Times. “It causes high blood pressure for me. It puts me at risk for diabetes, because I have diabetes in my family.” The…

WE KNOW how much you love DRUM – and we want to hear about it! We’d like to invite you to take part in a survey that will help make DRUM even better. Tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would like more of in the magazine. Share your thoughts by visiting tinyurl.com/drum2017. Complete the survey and you could win shopping vouchers or tickets to DRUMBeat. Speaking of DRUMBeat – if you haven’t yet got your tickets, book now! This year it will be held at Carnival City Lawns and Sun Park. Class acts like AKA, Amanda Black, Mafikizolo and Lady Zamar, to name just a few, will deliver an electrifying performance. Visit drumbeatconcert.co.za for more. THE DRUM TEAM We would love to hear your thoughts on…

IN HIS heyday he was larger than life – a bubbly personality with a big voice and an even bigger body who soared to fame with his catchy Fatty Boom Boom track that proved he didn’t take himself too seriously. But in his last few months Tsekeleke was a shadow of the happygo-lucky guy he once was, so riddled with pain he would “scream like a baby”, those closest to him say, and beg God to put an end to his agony. And his suffering did eventually end in the intensive care unit at Thelle Mogoerane Hospital in Vosloorus – and by the time death came he was hooked on life support, unable to speak. Tsekeleke – or Anthony Motaung as he was christened – died of complications arising from…

THE umami flavour of mushrooms make them an excellent choice with beef, but they can also be a good substitute for pricy meat cuts. They’re packed with nutrients that are found in both meat and vegetables, and their low-kilojoule count makes them ideal for slimmers. BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI OR CHUNKY TOMATO SAUCE SERVES 4 PREPARATION: 30 MIN COOKING: 30-40 MIN PATTIES 3 onions, chopped oil 500 g lean beef or pork mince 500 g extra-lean beef mince 15 ml (1 T) mustard powder 15 ml (1 T) ground cumin 45 g fresh coriander, chopped 2 eggs braai sauce MUSHROOMS 12 brown mushrooms butter mixed with chopped fresh coriander TZATZIKI full-cream yoghurt finely diced cucumber chopped fresh mint CHUNKY TOMATO SAUCE 1 small onion, chopped oil 4-6 Roma tomatoes, skinned 30…

APPLE It may sound like a cliché, but apples really do work to keep the doctor away. This is due to their high levels of nutrients – vitamin C, beta carotene and B complex vitamins. They also contain potassium, phosphorus and calcium. BROCCOLI It’s been classed as a superfood as it boosts the immune system and contains more calcium than any other vegetable. It’s also been linked to fighting cancer and is rich in iron and folic acid. CARROTS This root vegetable will boost immunity and eye health. It’s rich in antioxidants and minerals, and just half a carrot will give you all the vitamin A you’ll need in a day. DARK CHOCOLATE A treat that’s actually good for you – as long as you go for the slightly bitter…

THE last thing you want for your loved ones when you die is for them to worry about your estate. Especially when the estate doesn’t have enough cash in it to cover all your debts. Ask your executor or an accredited financial adviser to go through your will with you to make sure your estate has enough assets to ensure your loved ones aren’t left with a financial burden when you die. HOW AN ESTATE WORKS An estate is made up of assets and liabilities. Assets include property, vehicles, furniture, investments, life insurance policies and savings. Liabilities include a bond, credit card debt, an overdraft facility and estate costs such as taxes, administration and executor’s fees. The executor must know there is enough cash to cover all costs before the…

MOST people would agree that flies are a pest. They buzz around your head, sit on your food or take over the window sill in the kitchen. Yet even common houseflies serve a purpose – they’re food to many animals, including birds, frogs and snakes and they also have an important function in Earth’s ecosystem. There are thousands of fly species on our planet! The common housefly (Musca domestica) is probably one of the most common insects, and there’s a good reason for this. These flies are found virtually everywhere there are people; only Antarctica and a few remote islands in the polar regions don’t have these insects. Flies are used to living around humans and animals so they’ve adapted to survive in habitats where there are people. Scientists believe…

GOLDEN MOMENT SOUTH African long jumper LUVO MAN-YONGA’S story of inspiration is just beginning. The 26-year-old clinched the first gold medal for team SA in the men’s long jump at the recent IAAF World Championships in London. The Western Cape athlete is a former tik addict who made an incredible comeback and nabbed a silver medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. But this time the young long jumper walked away with the gold medal when his second jump of 8,48m was enough to give him the win. Teammate Rushwahl Samaai walked away with a bronze medal at the same event. MANYISA SWITCHES SIDES HAS former Orlando Pirates captain OUPA MANYISA moved to Mamelodi Sundowns? At the time of going to print the powers-that-be were still tight-lipped…

WE FIRST got to know her when she collaborated with Kwesta for their hit single, Ngiyaz’fela Ngawe. Now Bathabise “Thabsie” Biyela (25) is making a name for herself as the new kid on the music block. The Cape Town-born artist, who left a stable job in banking to pursue music, has just released her first single, Cry. We played a game of four truths and one lie to get to know her better. Can you spot the lie? 1 “My nickname growing up was Matah. My mom gave it to me and I never asked why so I don’t really know why she gave it to me.” 2 “My biggest fear is failure.” 3 “My music icons are locally, TK and internationally, Beyoncé.” 4 “The worst job I’ve ever had…

WHEN I opened my DRUM magazine to read “Fifty shades of drama” (3 August), little did I know it would ignite a heated debate among the taxi passengers I was travelling with. Half of them said the sex scenes in Generations: The Legacy gave them a good platform to teach their kids about safe sex. They said it isn’t easy for them to initiate such topics with their children. The other half argued that the steamy storylines make them and their children feel uneasy. They also said it isn’t that simple to stop children from watching any programme on TV, especially during primetime. They even agreed that the PG warning makes the kids more curious. It was a well-balanced debate and my input was that TV or no TV, parents…

STRIKE a woman and you strike a rock. It’s a saying that’s as true for Mzansi now as it was in 1956 when women took to the streets to protest pass laws. In a year where South Africans have been outraged and devastated by the high incidents of violence against women and children – who can forget the senseless murders of Karabo Mokoena, Eskom’s Thembisile Yende and the scores of other victims who haven’t had their stories told? But we’re also humbled and in awe of those women who aren’t just surviving, but thriving. We spoke to a few wonder women about their proudest moments and successes. SOPHIE NDABA THE GO-GETTER She’s best known as Queen Moroka in SABC1 soapie Generations, but it’s her role as a mother and businesswoman…

JOURNALIST Ishay Govender-Ypma decided to travel across South Africa to explore how curry is made in every culture and culinary corner. Her cookbook details her adventures and illustrates the diversity of tastes, ingredients and influences across our land. Here Ishay shares dishes from five of SA’s nine provinces. VASHNA’S BEEF BHUNA Vashna Jagarnath from Grahamstown calls on food writer Madhur Jaffrey’s lamb bhuna for inspiration for her beef version. The curry is a drier variety – one where the spices coat the meat and brown it and the sauce thickens, clinging to it. It pairs beautifully with a roti or naan that you use to scoop up the meat. SERVES 4 PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 1 HR 45 MIN 1 kg beef cubes (boneless) 10 ml (2 t) black or…

‘You need to think long and hard about whether this relationship is really worth it’ Q HE DRINKS TOO MUCH My brother, who is five years older than me and has looked after me since we were young, drinks too much. I love him and want to help him but he shouts at me when I ask him to stop drinking. I’m 16 but he tells me I’m too young to understand anything. I have no one to turn to. Please help. CONCERNED, SMS A Your brother might be going through some emotional difficulties, which is why he reacts with anger. He’s 21 and is taking care of a 16-year-old, so as the head of a household he’s faced with lots of challenges. It could be that alcohol is a…

ISIDINGO Ofentse (KABELO MOALUSI) and Sechaba discover a deep, dark secret hidden by the Moloi family. Wendy and Anja continue to bond. Thabang discovers the true source of his illness. Elias comes back to haunt Basetsana and Ofentse. Angelique shows her strength. Lalage is forced to keep a secret. Thabang worries his father might know he’s gay. Barker makes an enticing offer. MUVHANGO Azwindini asks Susan (MAUMELA MAHUWA) to talk to Mpho. Vusi has some exciting news. James and Imani connect. Mpho’s family shocks her. Vho­Masindi is excited about Vusi’s baby. Vho-Makhadzi arrives at the royal house breathing fire. Thandaza fears what tomorrow has in store for her. Mpho sticks to her guns. A broken-down car brings James and Imani together. SCANDAL! Grace turns a man into a fugitive. Dintle…

1 Which star sign below is not represented by an animal with horns? A. Aries B. Aquarius C. Taurus D. Capricorn 2 What is the capital of China? A. Shanghai B. Beijing C. Hong Kong D. Seoul 3 How many hearts does an octopus have? A. 3 B. 4 C. 2 D. 1 4 Which river is the longest in SA? A. Orange B. Limpopo C. Vaal D. Great Fish 5 In which European city is Buckingham Palace? A. Paris B. Madrid C. Berlin D. London 6 A baby whale is called a . . .? A. Pup B. Calf C. Kid D. Cub 7 What is the name of the device that’s used to support a golf ball before it’s hit at the start of each hole? A. Tip…

‘I have always encouraged Phumi to do what she loves’ IT SEEMS there’s something in the air right now that’s making our local stars shine bright abroad. For a long while golden girl Charlize Theron flew the flag for top South African talent but there’s now a flood of our people slaying far from our shores. The latest is Phumzile Sitole, who has joined the ranks of Pearl Thusi, Terry Pheto and Trevor Noah by landing a role in a slick American TV show – and it’s hopefully just the beginning of her Tinseltown adventure. The attractive 27-year-old actress plays Sharise in The Good Fight, a spinoff of the hit legal drama The Good Wife. Sharise is the assistant to attorney Adrian Boseman played by veteran actor Delroy Lindo, who…

THEY go all out whenever they’re about to drop a new song or video – and this time it’s no different. As part of celebrating 20 years in the music business, Mafikizolo has released Love Potion – a remake of their hit song Undenza Ntoni. The track is off their upcoming Mafikizolo 20 album, set to drop later this month. “We’ve given it a 2017 feel,” says the dynamic duo made up of THEO KGOSINKWE and NHLANHLA NCIZA. “We decided to revisit it because we believe in its strong message of love.” They recorded a music video for the song at the Casa Labia Cultural Centre in Muizenberg, Cape Town. “We chose the location because we wanted something that showcases great colours and has a castle-feel – something with royalty…

THE Dark Tower isn’t a nickname for a certain good-looking, 1,9-m tall, British-born actor – it’s the name of the upcoming fantasy flick starring IDRIS ELBA and MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY. Yet the Magic Mike star (47), who plays the villain in the movie, has a title in mind for his co-star – 2017’s sexiest man alive! The 44-year-old was flattered by Matthew’s suggestion, made during an interview with US magazine People, saying, “That’s such a compliment coming from this man!” There’s definitely mutual admiration. “That’s the thing about this [sexiest man] crown,” Matthew, the 2005 winner, says. “You get it until the day you leave this earth. And if you’re a believer, you take it into the next life.” The Dark Tower, based on the book series by Stephen King, was…