Innholdsfortegnelse for 09-Nov-17 i Drum English

CALLING ALL FOODIES WE HAD to stop ourselves from drooling when our copies of DRUM Food landed on our desks! When you get your own copy of this new DRUM brand extension you’ll see for yourselves how hard it is to stop your tummy from rumbling. In it you’ll find old favourites with a twist, including biltong samp and beans, chicken feet pot, easy boerewors and pap pizza and spicy tomato tripe. There are also great new additions to your weekly meal plan: lamb cutlets with phuthu pap salad, chicken wings with peanut topping, sesame and sweet potato fishcakes and sausage and bean stew – among many other delicious dishes. This is a great buy for any home cook and an excellent gift for others. If you can’t find it…

LIFE has always been a performance for him. Bring on the lights, camera, action and he’s ready to go with his vibrant hairdos, on fleek eyebrows and flamboyant outfits. He, of course, is Somizi Mhlongo and is a “triple threat”, having shot to fame as a dancer, actor and choreographer. And now he’s taken home several titles in DRUM’s sister magazine YOU’s prestigious celebrity awards, YOU Spectacular – proving he’s one of Mzansi’s most-loved celebs. Somizi clinched the social media star, most stylish male celeb and favourite radio personality awards to prove once and for all he’s “dynamite, dynamite, dynamite – boom!”. We look at the rise of the slaying superstar. THE CHILD STAR Somizi was born on 23 December 1972 in Soweto, to veteran actress Mary Twala and the…

‘You have to be uncomfortable in life to bring change’ A FEISTY rural girl who defies her father in pursuit of her dream to become a champion bare-fisted boxer – that’s what’s keeping Fulu Mugovhani on her toes these days. The boundary-pushing character is vibrant – something Fulu had been yearning for. Yet the award-winning actress says she needed to work hard to nail the role of Rendani Rambau in Mzansi Magic’s Ring of Lies. “I go to the gym whenever I feel like and I used to eat whatever I like. But that had to change,” the 28-year-old says with a laugh. Two months before filming started the pint-sized actress took up boxing and toughened up with strenuous rope-jumping exercises. “At first it was hard, but I started getting…

DURBAN TANDOORI CHICKEN KEBABS WITH GARLIC NAAN SERVES 6 PREPARATION: 30 MIN MARINATING: 2-3 HRS OR OVERNIGHT RISING (NAAN): 1 HR COOKING: 30 MIN CHICKEN 6 chicken breast fillets, cubed 2 chillies, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 5cm fresh ginger, grated 250ml (1c) plain full-cream yoghurt 10ml (2t) paprika 5ml (1t) ground coriander 5ml (1t) cumin seeds, toasted 2,5ml (½t) ground cinnamon salt and pepper NAAN 125ml (½c) lukewarm water 5ml (1t) sugar 10g instant yeast 500ml (2c) cake flour 5ml (1t) salt 125ml (½c) plain full-cream yoghurt oil, for greasing 30ml (2T) butter, melted 2 garlic cloves, crushed RAITA 125ml (½c) yoghurt or buttermilk ½ cucumber, finely grated and liquid squeezed out pinch of ground cumin salt TO FINISH 200g baby tomatoes, quartered handful of fresh coriander 1 CHICKEN…

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IF YOU’VE bought or sold property before, or plan to do so, there’s a good chance you’ve come across bridging finance. It could come in handy when you need to cover costs for a new house but don’t have the money available immediately. But beware, this kind of financing can also turn out to be expensive! WHAT IT IS IN A NUTSHELL Basically it’s an advance or loan you get on money due to be paid out to you soon. In the past only banks used to offer bridging finance but these days other financing companies also specialise in this area. HOW IT WORKS Say you’re selling your house and buying a new one, but you have to wait for the transfer to be finalised before you get your money…

LOGICAL CONCLUSION A boy looks up at the sky and sees something, but he doesn’t know what it is. He asks his mother but she can’t tell, so she points him to his brother. But his brother has no idea, and sends him to his father. So the boy asks his father, but his father has no idea either and points him back to his mother. At this point the boy knows what it is because it takes three points to define a plane. THE TEST A professor is supervising an exam. He hands out the question papers then goes to sit at his desk while he waits for the students to write their answers. After they all hand in their papers he notices one of them has attached a…

GUESS what? Awful Annie is emigrating with her family to live in America in three months’ time,” I told my friend Busi as we sipped our after-work margaritas. “I sat behind her on the bus home yesterday and she was on her cellphone telling a friend she was leaving. I didn’t intend to eavesdrop but she has such a loud voice people two seats away would’ve heard her. “I certainly won’t miss her,” I continued. “In fact, when it’s officially announced that she’s leaving the company and the position is vacant I might just apply for her job.” Annie was the personal assistant to our boss, Mike Redstone, the youngest of the three partners in the advertising agency Redstone, Tiffle & Badger, where Busi and I worked. If a person…

IT’S MILLER TIME! ANOTHER game, another record-breaking session for the Proteas. South African batsman DAVID MILLER smashed the fastest century in international T20 cricket when South Africa faced off against Bangladesh. The Proteas beat the struggling visitors by 83 runs in the second and final match in Potchefstroom, when Miller’s 35-ball century pushed the South Africans to 224 for 4. Bangladesh were bowled out for 141. With this win, South Africa has won all seven international matches across the three formats on this tour. Soon after the match congratulations poured in for Miller and the Proteas. Miller tweeted his appreciation: “Thank you to everyone for the kind messages. . . means a lot. Really enjoyed yesterday’s innings. Great series win!” CHIPPA’S SHOCK VICTORY THE Eastern Cape’s Chippa United was in…

AS ONE of the numerous unemployed youth in South Africa, I never let my situation get the better of me. I remain focused by sticking to my goals. We South Africans like to wait for things to drop into our laps, while many foreigners come to our country, work hard and become rich under our noses – as we sit idly by. Being jobless doesn’t mean you’re a failure – you still have many good qualities and you can also make a contribution to society. I get involved in community upliftment projects to keep myself busy. It’s important to build a support system for yourself, to organise your time and to get into a routine. Miracles only happen when you act, not when you wait. MOTLOKOA PAKANA, HEILBRON THE WINNING…

CURRIED BRINJAL SHAKSHUKA Give shakshuka – eggs poached in a tomato-based sauce – more substance by adding brinjals. SERVES 4 PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 40 MIN 15ml (1T) olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 5cm ginger, grated 1 chilli, finely chopped 2,5ml (½t) cumin seeds 2,5ml (½t) mustard seeds (optional) 15ml (1T) roasted masala 50g tomato paste 1 can (410g) chopped tomatoes 250ml (1c) stock 2 brinjals, cubed 5-10ml (1-2t) sugar salt and pepper 4-6 eggs TO SERVE fresh coriander toast Preheat the oven to 180°C. 1 Heat the oil on the stove in an ovenproof pan and fry the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli until fragrant. Add the cumin, mustard seeds (if using) and masala, then stir-fry for a minute. 2 Stir in the tomato paste,…

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“Beginners and older people should take it slowly at first until they get to know their bodies,” exercise science student PHELISA KIBIDO advises. She recommends these two warm-up stretches before tackling her choice of upper body exercises. 1 Pull one arm straight across your chest and hold in place with the other arm. Repeat on the other side. 2 Raise one arm above your head and bend it at the elbow so your hand is behind your head. Take hold of your elbow with the other hand and pull down to increase the stretch. 1 PLANK & ARM LIFT The plank is a great test of core strength, engaging your abdominals, lower back, hips and arms. For this exercise we’ve added a variation to work your arms too. Get into…

LIFE is expensive, and as prices of even basic goods soar many people are forced to turn to credit to put food on the table – let alone to buy the table. The trouble is our credit records aren’t good. Many South Africans make heavy use of financial products such as loans and credit cards without thinking about the effect these products have on their credit scores. Indeed many people aren’t even aware that credit scores exist or that they have a knock-on effect on our future borrowing. And they remain blissfully ignorant until their bond application is turned down or a cellphone provider refuses to offer them a contract. It’s only then that the real effect of credit hits home. So here are some tips to help you get…

RHYTHM CITY Puleng gets caught in Wiseman’s web even when Lufuno tries to warn her. Kop has new worries about his upcoming wedding. Lufuno tells Puleng what happened to Mam’Mothibi’s first wife. The lobola uncles decide on a wedding date. Lerato finally cracks. SCANDAL! Quinton’s attempt to take control of someone else’s life backfires and two women are unaware their schemes are being observed. Dintle unveils a diabolical plan. Layla realises her procrastination has cost her dearly. GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Gog’Flo is consumed by sports betting. Vuyo finds out Getty lied to him. AK makes it clear he isn’t backing down. Mazwi is shocked to hear what his private investigator suspects. Tau is more determined than ever to take on the Morokas. ISIDINGO Nikiwe does what she has to when…

DYNASTY STREAMING ON NETFLIX It’s a Carrington-Colby comeback! Dallas rival Dynasty has been ushered into the 21st century by the makers of The OC and Gossip Girl, with episodes streaming weekly. Unlike Dallas, this isn’t a continuation of the original series, but a remake with an all-new cast. Like the original, it’s all about power plays. And while it’s not as delightful as the ’80s version, it’s still entertaining. – DENNIS CAVERNELIS…

1. How fast can a honeybee fly? A. 10kph B. 24kph C. 50kph D. 100kph 2. How many planets in our solar system have moons? A. 1 B. 3 C. 5 D. 7 3. What is the outermost layer of the Earth called? A. Crust B. Mantle C. Inner core D. Outer core 4. What currency is used in Botswana? A. Kwatcha B. Rand C. Pula D. Naira 5. What is the medical term for bad breath? A. Bromodosis B. Halitosis C. Flatulence D. Hyperhidrosis 6. Who plays the billionaire engineer Tony Stark in the Iron Man franchise? A. Anthony Mackie B. Channing Tatum C. Terrence Howard D. Robert Downey Jr 7. In what year was the Freedom Charter drawn up at the Congress of the People in Kliptown, Soweto?…

‘If it’s a boy, we have to do it again!’ CRYSTAL SMITH BABY BOOM LIFE is getting even shinier for One in a Million hitmaker NE-YO and his wife CRYSTAL SMITH. The stars of The Platinum Life are expecting their second child! “This definitely wasn’t in the plan and we weren’t trying at all!” an elated Crystal told E! News. The couple had their first child, son Shaffer Chimere Smith Jr, in March last year, a month after they married in LA. Ne-Yo also has two other children, son Mason Evan and daughter Madilyn Grace, from a previous relationship. The kids are “so excited” that they’re getting a fourth sibling, they said. “Maddie has asked a few times for a little sister since having SJ, so fingers crossed,” Crystal said.…

Of course Robocop wouldn’t stay dead, would he? Fans of Mzansi Magic’s The Queen were shocked when Jerry “Robocop” Maake (played by Shona Ferguson) was shot and burnt by Harriet Khoza (Connie Ferguson) and believed to be dead. Then he mysteriously reappeared . . . DRUM readers weigh in on this latest plot twist. I told my mom this would happen! KHOSI SIHLE If it can happen in Isibaya, Rhythm City, Uzalo, Igazi and Generations: The Legacy, then why not here? BALLET BALLY MOKOATEDI Ridiculous, if you ask me! What the heck is going on, Mzansi? Are we watching Days of Our Lives here? LOUIS SWING Too many characters are becoming like Jesus –they die and are reincarnated. MFUNDO MTHOMBENI I’m glad Robocop is back and I hope Harriet is…

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IT’S been around for more than 5 000 years so soap must be doing something right! We use it to wash our hands, for bathing, and sometimes to cleanse our faces using gentler versions. Because there are so many different kinds – cleansing bars, moisture bars, medicated soaps, antibacterial soaps – it can be confusing picking the right one for your needs. Here’s what to look out for. WHICH SOAP IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Soap was traditionally made using glycerine, a natural moisturising ingredient that gives skin just the right amount of oil. But many commercial soap manufacturers have replaced this luxurious natural ingredient with chemicals, colourants and preservatives, many of which can irritate your skin. Synthetic fragrances are also used to mask the odour of these harsh additives. The…

‘You allowed yourself to be seduced and ended up in bed with her – that was the first mistake’ Q HE ISN’T CIRCUMCISED In my culture men get circumcised but my boyfriend is from a different culture. I’m 21 and he’s 29 and we’ve been dating since December last year. I love him and don’t want to hurt his feelings so how can I initiate a conversation about circumcision in a way that doesn’t offend him? JT, SMS A It’s good you’re trying to sort out an issue that might cause conflict in your relationship. However, perhaps you shouldn’t address the issue from a cultural perspective as that might seem like you’re imposing your culture on your boyfriend. I suggest you address the issue by talking about circumcision from a…

FAMOUS SCORPIOS BENNI MCCARTHY 12 NOVEMBER FRENCH MONTANA 9 NOVEMBER TRACY MORGAN 10 NOVEMBER OMARION 12 NOVEMBER WHOOPI GOLDBERG 13 NOVEMBER YAYA DACOSTA 15 NOVEMBER SCORPIO MONEY MATTERS Scorpio’s finances are private – like everything else. To a Scorpio money is power. Astute Scorpio can spot good investments and sniff out hidden treasures. No one knows what Scorpio spends their money on. It’s all or nothing, so Scorpio’s a big spender or a huge saver. A well-developed sixth sense is a helpful asset to fill their coffers. A financial crisis won’t get Scorpio down – nothing does. SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV This could be a week where you have the golden touch, whether to steal a heart or make a buck. But remember, when it comes to money…

BRIMSTONE *** WESTERN. 148 MIN. 2017. 18LNSV Liz (Dakota Fanning), a mute midwife, is shocked at the sight of the new preacher (Guy Pearce) in town. The story is told in four chapters – some in flashbacks – and the viewer gradually pieces together how Liz and the preacher’s lives have intersected. Sitting through this gruelling Western is no easy task. It’s well-made, but the violence is unpleasant and relentless. – DENNIS CAVERNELIS ALIEN: COVENANT ** SCI-FI HORROR. 125 MIN. 2017. 16HLV The sixth film in the Alien series follows the misadventures of the crew of the Covenant – a spaceship carrying colonists to a new planet. It’s also home to Walter – an updated version of Prometheus’ sole survivor, David – both played expertly by MICHAEL FASSBENDER. Fans of…

UMAMA: RECOLLECTIONS OF SOUTH AFRICAN MOTHERS AND GRANDMOTHERS COMPILED BY MARION KEIM (SUN MEDIA) Poet Diana Ferrus’ mother, Anna, read her daughter poetry and taught her to “speak up”. Author Zakes Mda wrote his first novel, Ways of Dying, with his mother in mind, and sent her the first draft for commentary. Miriam Makeba’s mom encouraged her to pursue a career in music, even though it was frowned upon for women at the time. These are just three of the 40 entries in the second edition of uMama, in which high-profile South Africans honour the women who raised them. In many, the personal and political are poignantly woven together. For instance, Ayanda Sisulu shares the moment she had to comfort her gogo, Albertina Sisulu, as the first one to arrive…

TRENDY hair, perfectly straight teeth, high cheekbones – it’s not hard to see why she was named first princess in a global beauty pageant or why she’s a sought-after model. But Lebohang Monyatsi is much more than a pretty face: she also has a degree in psychology and is an accomplished athlete. But there’s one other thing that sets her apart from the pack – the wheelchair parked in the corner of the room while she sits chatting to us on the couch. The stunning 31-year-old has been disabled since the age of three but she’s never allowed her disability to define her, she says. “So if you think I have more willpower than most able-bodied people it’s because I don’t see a difference between able-bodied people and me.” Lebohang…

HE KNOWS what it’s like to break world records and win gold at the Olympics, but clearly none of it compares to marrying the woman of his dreams. “And the most important is love,” champion sprinter Wayde van Niekerk captioned the picture he posted on Instagram of himself looking adoringly at his bride, Chesney Campbell. The couple, both 25, tied the knot at the Bloemfontein Botanical Gardens recently. The athlete looked dapper in a black three-piece suit while Chesney, a sociology lecturer at the University of the Free State, stunned in a lace gown with a low back. “Can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you Chesney van Niekerk! So blessed to start this next adventure with the girl of my dreams! I ♥ you!” the smitten…

DJ Khaled  REMEMBER when balloon animals were the highlight of a kid’s first birthday party? Thanks to DJ KHALED the new standard in birthday party extravagance is a nightclub bash/jungle-themed party – at a Miami nightclub, nogal! The I’m the One hitmaker reportedly spent six figures for son ASAHD KHALED’s first birthday party – and gave him a $100 000 (R14,1 million) watch as a gift! Khaled’s pal Sean “Diddy” Combs was the MC for the bash, which featured a gold throne for mini-mogul Asahd and dancers dressed in animal costumes, monkeys and tiger cubs. Soul singer Betty Wright was on hand to sing happy birthday to the boy of the night. “Asahd you bring JOY TO THE WORLD!! You are a king!” Khaled wrote in one of the many…