Innholdsfortegnelse for 02-Nov-17 i Drum English

Idols judge, singer and businesswoman Unathi Msengana and her pal, broadcaster Melanie Bala, are both going through marital separations – but they haven’t lost their sense of humour and have poked fun at people who have a lot to say about the state of their marriages. Melanie posted this fun pic of them laughing on Instagram with the caption, “Our reaction when someone says #SameWhatsappGroup”. Drum readers shared the joke. It is good to have a good laugh at yourself sometimes. It is what it is, they cannot change it. Enjoy ladies, and cry in private if you must. PULANE MABEA These are my favourite ladies. Ursula Tula Lola Divorced in style! ASH TSHEPI TAOLE Love you ladies. MAPHEFO MAFATLANA If it does not work out rather walk away with…

‘When we bring forward this horrible thing, there’s such a sense of relief’ EVEN in the land of social media where things go viral in a heartbeat, it was nothing short of phenomenal. A total of 4,7 million shares of the hashtag in 24 hours. Twelve million posts, comments and reactions. It’s likely even Alyssa Milano, the Hollywood actress who got the ball rolling, was taken aback by the global buy-in. #MeToo was picked up in countries around the world and translated into dozens of languages as women – and some men – united against sexual harassment and assault. Spurred on by the Harvey Weinstein scandal, the initiative snowballed with South Africans taking to Facebook and Instagram to share their stories too. Actresses Bonnie Mbuli, Florence Masebe and Nokuthula Ledwaba…

THEY say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apples are rich in important antioxidants, flavanoids and dietary fibre, so they’re a great choice when you long for something sweet. And they’re ideal for baked treats. t – teaspoon/s T – tablespoon/s c – cup/s APPLE CHEESECAKE MAKES 1 SMALL LOAF PREPARATION: 20 MIN COOKING: 40-60 MIN BASE 60ml (¼c) honey, slightly warmed grated zest of 1 lemon OR 5ml (1t) ground cinnamon 2 Pink Lady apples, cored and thinly sliced CHEESECAKE 125ml (½c) full-cream plain yoghurt 460g full-cream cottage cheese 5ml (1t) vanilla essence 60ml (¼c) honey 3 eggs 30ml (2T) cornflour 10ml (2t) grated lemon zest TO SERVE a few apple slices, fried in butter honey Preheat the oven to 160°C. Grease a loaf tin or springform…

‘Trust is fragile and once broken it becomes a mammoth task to restore it’ QI WANT HIS FRIEND I’m a 21-year-old girl. I met a guy a few weeks ago and he wants us to date but I am crushing on his friend. I’m not sure what to do because the guy I like seems to think I’m already dating his friend. TT, SMS A If you’re not interested in the guy who’s pursuing you let him know now instead of leading him on, even if it is to avoid hurting his feelings. But be careful you don’t end up in a relationship with his friend too quickly or he’ll think both of you double crossed him and playing friends against each other is never a good idea. It would…

OPRAH WINFREY Current net worth: R41,25 billion ‘If you do work you love, the rest will come’ She grew up wearing potato sacks because her family couldn’t afford clothing. Now the 63-year-old mogul has an eye-watering bank balance and was the first black woman to appear on the Forbes list of 400 richest people in America. “The biggest secret in life is that there’s no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work,” she says. Oprah believes investing all your time and energy into being successful won’t bring rewards. She advises focusing on the task at hand as opposed to the end goal. “The key isn’t to worry about being successful. Instead work towards being significant and the success will naturally follow.” BILL GATES…

RHYTHM CITY Wiseman starts to move in on Puleng and Cuba (MAGI WILLIAMS). Bongi’s schemes reach a new level and Fats gets the wrong end of the stick. Mam’Mothibi gives Puleng a shocking new instruction, while the noose around Lerato’s neck tightens. Fats realises his mistake and Puleng tries to understand what’s really haunting Lufuno. Bongi reveals a shocking secret to Lerato. GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Zitha feels guilty about selling out her man and Gadaffi is disappointed to hear Sphe sees him as a friend. Wandile is willing to risk her life for her transition, while Namhla tries to find out why her ex did what he did. Nandi (BRENDA MHLONGO) panics when she hears someone picking the lock and Jack sets his sights on his enemy’s family. SCANDAL! Layla…

If you haven’t yet heard the music of Daniel Caesar, start downloading now. Using R&B and soul as his musical foundation, the Canadian effortlessly blends it with gospel, vocal harmonies and heart-tugging guitar chords. The 22-year-old muso left home at 17, after a fight with his pastor father. Religion and music were a big part of his formative years, and his music reflects this. His first full album, Freudian, has just dropped and offers a melodic tale of life’s lessons learnt. Growing up, he says, “In my religious surroundings the point is to direct as little attention to yourself and direct all attention to what you’re saying . . . Now it’s kind of the opposite. The music is definitely about me.”…

SHE rubbed some viewers up the wrong way when she got her big break as a streetwise teen named Shado in the SABC1 drama series Intersexions. Now ZOLA NOMBONA (25) has stolen the hearts of many in Mzansi. She’s proving to be one of SA’s most talented actresses with her gritty role in the hit TV show Lockdown. We asked the Eastern Cape-born beauty to play a game of four truths and one lie. Can you tell which is the fib? A meal just doesn’t cut it without fish. My all-time favourite character is Monde on Lockdown because she’s the type of a character I’ve always been interested in – having to be at the top and go down to nothing. I love the transition of it. I love Zodwa…

FOR most new parents date night means a quick glass of wine and maybe a pizza or pasta – but not for these two! SERENA WILLIAMS enjoyed a night out recently with fiancé ALEXIS OHANIAN at a BRUNO MARS concert in Miami. Serena, who gave birth to the couple’s first child ALEXIS OLYMPIA OHANIAN JR in September, looked relaxed at the show. After the concert the tennis champ posted pics of herself and Alexis hanging out with singer Marc Anthony, and backstage with Bruno. Meanwhile, little Alexis has her own Insta account, @olympiaohanian, and has racked up an impressive 84 700 followers – not bad for a one-month-old!…

IT’S that time of year when we’re starting to think of the festive season and everything that goes with it – both the good and the not-so-good. Being on the beach, coming into the critical eyeline of watchful aunties and having to deal with so much family stress . . . KeDezemba? We’re so not ready! But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Turn to page 46 to see our exercise plan that will help you feel fit for the months ahead. Exercise will not only have you looking great, it will have a wonderful effect on your emotional state too. Another thing that will have a good effect on your emotions is to stop complaining. Turn to page 54 to see why constant moaning could have a negative impact…

‘When they told me what he’d done, I couldn’t believe it . . . my skin crawled’ HE WAS supposed to be the “cool uncle” who took care of her and made her feel welcome in his home. Instead she lived through a nightmare that continues to haunt her to this day. Sipho Ndlovu – the kwaito star better known as Brickz – will forever be the bogeyman for the young woman he raped in his home when she was 17 years old. Now 22, the young woman isn’t at peace, her father tells DRUM in his most in-depth interview yet. Brickz was found guilty of raping his niece at his home in Ruimsig, Mogale City, in November 2013, and was recently sent to jail for 15 years. It’s the…

WHEN weddings are postponed, warning bells usually start ringing. It’s been over a year since these two held their traditional wedding and their white wedding should’ve taken place more than two months ago. Yet it didn’t. The reason? There’s a third party involved . . . The guy’s name is Ntsikayamazothe and yes, the bride-that-should’ve-been is in love with him. But then, so is her groom – and that’s because the “other man” is their unborn son, a tiny tot Nolwazi Shange (33) and Mzwandile Ngubeni (35) can’t wait to meet. He’s the reason the popular showbiz couple decided to postpone their white wedding until next December when he’ll be old enough to be part of their celebrations. “I want him to be there when we get married,” Mzwandile says.…

IT’S one of our most basic bodily functions and should be something we do as naturally and effortlessly as breathing. But going to the toilet can be a bit of a strain – and you can blame modern living. All those ready meals and fast food takeaways and processed this and that can wreak havoc on your gut. Add the stress of juggling work and family into the mix and having a healthy No 2 is often pushed right down to the bottom of the pile. In fact, you probably rarely give the state of your stools a second thought, right? Well, you should. A new book by nutritional therapist Eve Kalinik tells us it’s high time we started taking notice of our bowel movements and outlines what to consider…

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“Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles is the starting point for any exercise,” Pilates instructor GARRETH ROSENBERG says. “Both beginners and serious athletes need a stable base.”Try Garreth’s five exercise choices to build overall strength and create flexibility. 1 TOE TAPS Lie on your back with bent knees and allow your spine to relax into the floor to stabilise your pelvis. Put your legs in a tabletop position and arms at your side. Pull your belly button in towards your spine and slowly lower one leg down as you exhale then lift up again as you inhale. Move from the hips and focus on the contraction in your stomach. 6 REPS ON EACH SIDE 2 CHEST LIFTS Stay on your back and pull your feet in towards your bum. Put hands…

SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV Venus, goddess of love, moves into your sign this week, which might bring a promising time for matters of the heart. Whether you’ll attract him/her with your still-waters-run-deep qualities or your passionate nature, you’re bound to be a love magnet. So if someone is raising your pulse make sure to spend time in his/her company. It’s furthermore a good week to socialise and have a ball with your friends. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 27, 49, 36, 13, 37, 3 SAGITTARIUS 22 Nov – 20 Dec With networking Mercury moving into your sign this week it’s an opportune time to get out. Whether you want to enlarge your circle of friends, campaign for a cause or further your professional life, it’s a good week to be…

THE STOLEN MARRIAGE BY DIANE CHAMBERLAIN (PAN MACMILLAN) R279* This is a prime example of why you should never judge a book by its cover. Based on the illustration and title you might assume this is a flimsy piece of literature, yet once you delve in you discover that the novel, which is set in the 1940s, covers a range of issues – including unplanned pregnancy, love, self-discovery, grief and forgiveness. This makes for a reading experience filled with twists and turns which will have readers hooked from start to finish. The action kicks off with the protagonist, Tess DeMello, calling off her engagement to fiancé Vincent to marry Henry, a guy she’s known for two days. This sets off a series of unexpected and unfortunate events. And amid all…

IT’S one of the most daunting tasks he’s ever undertaken – climbing into the head of one of the world’s most revered men to complete the work he never got around to finishing. But there was no way Mandla Langa was going to turn it down. Humbled and exhilarated at being chosen, he jumped right in, delving into the life of Nelson Mandela and writing a memoir of the great statesman. Dare Not Linger: The Presidential Years is the first work of non-fiction the acclaimed author has penned and it took him a while to find his groove, he admits. “With fiction it all comes out of your head. But with the life of another person, you have to be incredibly careful.” And when your subject is Madiba, who lived…

PROTEAS ON FIRE ANOTHER game, another Tigers thrashing. The South African cricket team finished up the three-game one-day international (ODI) series against Bangladesh with a 200-run win in the final game at Buffalo Park in East London. The whitewash kept the Proteas at the top of ICC ODI rankings. Proteas newcomer DANE PATERSON finally showed his death-bowling class when he finished with 3/44. Stand-in captain and No.1 ODI batsman AB de Villiers was understandably thrilled. “It’s easy to captain the team when they play like that,” he said. Regular captain Faf du Plessis retired hurt on 91 after sustaining a lower-back injury, that also rules him out of the two-game T20 internationals against Bangladesh. #ProteaFire BANYANA FOR THE WIN THERE was nothing friendly when Banyana Banyana showed Burkina Faso who’s…

WE KNOW him as Shaka, the bad guy involved in drugs and scandal on Mzansi Magic’s The Queen. But when he’s not up to his villainous shenanigans on the show, actor STHEMBISO “SK” KHOZA is quite the homebody. We find out more about the man behind the bad boy on screen. 1 When I was in Grade 8 I went to my mom one day and asked her to teach me to cook. At the time I didn’t know that after she taught me I’d have to cook Monday to Saturday. My mom cooked on Sundays, which was her only day off (I guess Sunday was my day off too). 2 I’m a born Muslim. My second name is Abdul-Razak. I get asked this a lot, so I’m just confirming…

GUCCI MANE has tied the knot with model-turned-businesswoman KEYSHIA KA’OIR in a lavish $2-million (R27-million) ceremony in Miami, which will be the centrepiece of the BET TV series The Mane Event. The couple was reportedly paid $650 000 (R8,8 million) for the TV rights to their nuptials – and the network footed the wedding bill too! The gorgeous bride wore an ornate embellished and feathered gown by designer Christopher Paunil and the groom wore a crisp white tux with a sparkling bowtie. The couple, who got engaged last November, met when the model featured in the rapper’s 911 Emergency music video in 2010.…

January 2016 ON Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian go public with Chyna posting an Insta pic of the couple embracing. February 2016 ON She’s spotted with a massive diamond ring on her left hand, sparking engagement rumours. March 2016 OFF Rob deletes their pics from his Instagram account and Chyna posts a meme on her Insta referencing a break-up. Sources close to the couple describe them as “dramatic” and say they fight all the time, but will get back together. April 2016 ON The ring is back on Chyna’s finger and her BFF, Amber Rose, confirms the engagement on her Instagram page. “Congratulations to my Family @blacchyna and @robkardashian!!!” she said. “Please don’t let nothing or no one tear u guys apart! I never seen my sis so happy and…

MANY people have neglected their lives, but remember we get what we prepare for. So if we prepare nothing, we’ll get nothing. But when we prepare for good things, we’re more likely to get the good. So let’s make sure we make the effort. Lets prepare the beds we want to sleep in because we all want great things in life. Nothing good comes in your sleep but everything comes from your sweat. MESHACK MATHE, IVORY PARK THE WINNING LETTER RECEIVES R300. Letters should be about 100 words. Write to us at PO Box 653284, Benmore 2010, email us at letters@drum.co.za or SMS short letters to 36489. Start with the word DRUMLETTERS. Each SMS costs R1.…

1981 Sipho Charles Ndlovu is born in Zola, Soweto, where he’s raised by his mother. He doesn’t know his father. 2005 Sipho, who goes by the stage name Brickz (from the nickname Half Brickz, as he was the smallest person in his first band), makes waves in the music industry with his smash hit Sweety My Baby. The song, off his debut album, Face-Brick, was recorded while signed to DJ Cleo’s Will of Steel Productions. 2006 The singer wins best kwaito album and best newcomer at the South African Music Awards. 2007 Brickz’s girlfriend, Lindi Nkosi, gives birth to his first child, a boy. The singer is arrested and convicted for possession of cocaine. He was sentenced to four months in jail or an option to pay a fine of…

SHE strides to the stage and effortlessly belts out a familiar opera aria. Despite not understanding the Italian lyrics, the enchanted audience is moved to tears – and they aren’t alone. SA’s Got Talent judge Shado Twala sobs by the end of Siphokazi Stofu’s rendition of Puccini’s Nessun Dorma, which helped secure the 23-year-old classical singer a place in the semifinals of the popular e.tv talent search show. It’s hard to believe the petite freckle-faced singer with the powerful voice almost quit music because of medical problems. Her poor health – she was born with a hunchback – even earned her the pet name “kroko-kroko” from her brother, Bongani Phiri. Siphokazi, who hails from Davey-ton near Benoni on the East Rand, was a talented singer from a young age and…

A ROTISSERIE chicken has helped me put together a quick meal many a time. That’s why I always have at least one in my freezer. Defrost the cooked chicken to use in snacks or as a filling for lunchbox food. Or use it for curries, stir-fries, rice pilaf or a tasty baked dish. Make sure you keep a few cans of vegetables and pesto at hand and you’re sorted! t – teaspoon/s T – tablespoon/s c – cup/s CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH PEANUT SAUCE SERVES 4 PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 15 MIN SAUCE 60ml (¼c) peanut butter 45ml (3T) chutney (preferably peach) OR 15-20ml (3-4t) honey 30ml (2T) soy sauce 125ml (½c) coconut milk juice of 1 lime STIR-FRY oil 20-30ml (4t-2T) each chopped garlic and ginger 500g rotisserie chicken (preferably…

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We all have reason to complain sometimes, but if it’s become a habit you’ll need to break the cycle. The good news is, it’s possible to retrain your brain. BECOME AWARE “First you need to get into the habit of becoming more aware of when you have negative thoughts and tend to complain, as well as to whom – because certain people can trigger negative thoughts more than others,” says Johannesburg-based clinical psychologist Levandri Pillay. CULTIVATE AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE When you feel like complaining, shift gears by focusing instead on something you’re grateful for. This will also reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Research conducted at the University of California found people who worked to cultivate gratitude on a daily basis experienced improved mood and energy as well…

YOU KNOW YOU’RE OLD WHEN . . . In a hostage situation you’re likely to be released first. You and your teeth don’t sleep together. People call at 9pm and ask, “Did I wake you?” You begin every other sentence with, “Nowadays . . .” The clothes you’ve put away until they come back in style. . . come back in style. Things you buy now won’t wear out. There’s nothing left to learn the hard way. When getting lucky means you find your car in the parking lot. When happy hour is a nap. When you realise caution is the only thing you care to exercise. TIME-OUT Where do maths teachers go on holiday? Times Square. Where do crayons go on holiday? Colourado. Where do bees go on holiday?…

WONDER WOMAN **** FANTASY ADVENTURE. 135 MIN. 2017. PGV. Diana (GAL GADOT) grows up on a secluded island populated by mythical warrior women. When she saves the life of a World War I pilot (Chris Pine) who crash-lands nearby, she learns of the conflict and sets out to stop it. Director Patty Jenkins effortlessly switches between action, drama, comedy and fantasy, but it’s also largely thanks to a great cast that she pulls it off so well. – SANDRA VISSER RAW **** HORROR. 96 MIN. 2016. 18LSV. Raised as a strict vegetarian, Justine (GARANCE MARILLIER) is sent off to a veterinary school. Her first week is full of partying and initiation exercises, including eating a raw rabbit kidney – an act that leads to her descent into animalistic tendencies. Director…

1 Where in the body would you normally find cerumen? A. Eyes B. Ears C. Nose D. Toes 2 What sort of animal is a nyala? A. Antelope B. Cat C. Horse D. Dog 3 What is hummus made from? A. Butternut B. Lentils C. Sweet potato D. Chickpeas 4 How many valves does a trumpet have? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 6 5 What is the chemical symbol for iron? A. F B. Fe C. I D. Ir 6 What is a group of porcupines called? A. Needle B. Prickle C. Huff D. Snuffle 7 The Nile doesn’t flow through which of these countries? A. Tanzania B. Burundi C. Rwanda D. Namibia 8 In which country will you find the ancient city of Timbuktu? A. Uganda B.…

SHE’S no stranger to trials and tribulations and has spent her fair share of time hustling for work and grabbing whatever gigs she could. But it’s safe to say that after 18 years of trying to make it in the City of Gold, Lungi Naidoo has finally gotten her big break. Her days of singing in dimly-lit clubs seem to be well and truly over after her recent performance with DJ-of-the-moment Black Coffee. The pair performed their song, Falling, to adoring fans at a festival in Jozi recently – and now it’s London, here comes Lungi! We spent some time with the 30-something songbird and found out more about her steady climb and how losing love and the agony of tragedy helped make her stronger. IN THE BEGINNING Music has…

‘I want to take one last walk on the field and think of all the wonderful memories’ THE butterflies – that’s what he’ll hanker after the most; that fluttery feeling in the belly that comes in the nervous hours before a big match. “I’ll miss rugby dearly, waking up on a Saturday morning and knowing you’re playing in a final at 3pm or 5pm and you’ve got these butterflies in your tummy,” Sharks wing Odwa Ndungane says. “I’ve spoken to some retired players and most of them said it’s hard to find that rush again.” It’s a rush this rugby veteran is giving up now too. After 17 years in the game, 249 matches for the Sharks and nine Springbok caps, Odwa (36) is hanging up his boots and calling…

“Thank you Lupita for your voice and honesty. As ever, you are a Queen.” – TESSA THOMPSON “Saluting my sister and all the women who speak out. And all the women who don’t. All who survive this. And all who don’t.” – AVA DUVERNAY “Mr Weinstein has a different recollection of the events, but believes Lupita is a brilliant actress and a major force for the industry. Last year, she sent a personal invitation to Mr Weinstein to see her in her Broadway show Eclipsed.” – from a statement to E! News by a representative for Weinstein BLACK PANTHER director RYAN COOGLER called on men in Hollywood to be “allies” for women, in the wake of the allegations that mega producer HARVEY WEINSTEIN sexually assaulted and harassed his staff and…

ACTOR and comic KEVIN HART has spent the past few months dogged by cheating scandals, but he’s embraced the controversy in a new ad for his upcoming Irresponsible comedy tour. There have been allegations he cheated on his pregnant wife, ENIKO PAR-RISH, after the release of a sex tape which was an attempt to extort money from him. In the ad for his tour, Kevin is in a tour bus arguing with clones of himself about his reputation. “You’ve been behaving like a miscreant!” one Kevin says, with another adding, “Downright stupid if you ask me!” “Give me one example of me being irresponsible?” the real Kevin asks them. “Boy, we’re talking about you in that car with that girl in Miami!” the driver Kevin responds, leaving the real Kevin…

IT’S more than a post-break-up squabble, it’s officially war – and the Kardashian/Jenners started it! BLAC CHYNA says she had no choice but to sue her ex and father of her daughter Dream, ROB KARDASHIAN. “They decided to start a war by trashing her online repeatedly, so it’s on . . . and we are going to vigorously fight for Chyna in this case,” Chyna’s lawyer Lisa Bloom said. Chyna says she blames the Kardashian/Jenner clan for the cancellation of her and Rob’s reality series, Rob & Chyna, and the income she’s losing out on from the show being canned as well as sponsorship and promotional deals that would’ve come with the show. The mom of two and her legal team haven’t said how much she’s suing the first family…