Innholdsfortegnelse for 23-Nov-17 i Drum English

LOVE YOUR LANGUAGE THE issue of children speaking English and nothing else at home is one that’s a concern for many parents. Should you speak to them in your mother tongue or in the language they’ve learnt to embrace at school? As one father tells us in the excellent story on page 44, it’s important for his two children to learn Sepedi and isiZulu. “I believe language is a powerful tool in shaping one’s identity,” Percy Matlhakgane says. “Language defines who we are as a people so it’s extremely important for us to teach and engage our children in our languages as African people.” Read more about the do’s and don’ts of teaching kids multiple languages and let us know what you think. Email letters@drum.co.za The DRUM Team We would…

SHE was a rebellious teen who loved to dance and party and often broke her parents’ rules by sneaking back home long after curfew – only to be confronted by her angry father. But scolding and punishment didn’t deter Bongekile Simelane (23) – now the hit-making wonderkid better known as Babes Wodumo – from her dream of becoming an entertainer. She was determined to crack the big time, even if it went against her parents’ wishes. We find out all about this and more in a rare interview with the star and her parents in their hometown of Durban. It’s clear that, no matter how much Mbongeni and Thokozile Simelane might once have disapproved of their partyloving child, they’ve made peace with it now – and they’re proud of the…

WITHIN hours of releasing their new album they were all anyone could talk about. So sizzling is their sound they were soon being praised for launching the festive season early. November is cancelled, fans said. The Distruction Boyz have propelled us straight into December. The album is so popular one of the songs even got a mention in parliament when EFF MP Mbuyiseni “The People’s Bae” Ndlozi referred to their track, Omunye, during a sitting of the house. Zipho “Goldmax” Mthembu and Thobani “Cue” Mgobhozi (both 20) are the brains behind the Gqom is the Future album and they knew exactly what they were doing when they launched it ahead of the summer season. But even they didn’t anticipate the frenzy that would follow. “We thought it would be a…

BEER-MARINATED CHICKEN STRIPS SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION: 20 MIN MARINATING: 1 HR OR OVERNIGHT CHILLING: 30 MIN COOKING: 15 MIN 4 chicken breast fillets, cut into strips MARINADE 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 onion, chopped 10g finely chopped fresh parsley OR 15ml (1T) dried parsley 15ml (1T) Worcestershire sauce 5ml (1t) paprika 5ml (1t) cumin powder 5ml (1t) cayenne pepper 5ml (1t) salt 1 can (330ml) beer CRUMB COATING 2 eggs 60ml (¼c) milk 250ml (1c) flour salt and freshly ground pepper 250ml (1c) coarse breadcrumbs TO COMPLETE oil for shallow-frying 125ml (½c) plain full-cream yoghurt 1 Put the chicken in a bowl for marinating. 2 MARINADE Mix the ingredients well and pour over the chicken. Cover the bowl and marinate for at least an hour or overnight in the fridge.…

Fitness coach TRACY-LEA WIEHAHN combines some of the past weeks’ exercises into moves that will give you a great full-body workout. She also adds two stretches that will help ease daily aches and pains if done regularly. 1 BUTTOCK STRETCH Start by sitting up straight with your legs out in front. Bend your right leg over your left leg (your right foot is now on the outside of your left knee), wrap your left arm around the bent knee and pull it in towards your body. Now turn your head and upper body to the right and look backwards, keeping your hips on the floor. HOLD FOR 20 SECONDS, REPEAT ON THE OTHER SIDE TOP TIP Stretching your glutes can improve flexibility, ease back, hip and knee pain, and prevent…

MOST medical aid members have until 15 December to change their benefit options. Your choices will depend on you and your family’s health, how many members are covered and what you can afford. We look at what medical aids offer and how network plans can save you money. HOSPITAL PLANS QUICK FACTS These plans generally cover all in-hospital costs and certain out-of-hospital costs such as scans and chronic medication. You’re also covered for prescribed minimum benefits (PMBs). This includes the diagnosis, treatment and care of conditions like diabetes, certain types of cancer, emergencies and certain chronic medication. For a full list of PMBs, go to medicalschemes.com. NEED TO KNOW Hospital costs aren’t always fully covered – specialists who treat you in hospital might charge more than the medical aid payment…

CHICKENS AND DOORS Why does a chicken hatch have two doors? Because if it had four it would have been a chicken sedan. IT’S ALL NUTS A doctor has a habit of stopping off at a bar for a hazelnut daiquiri on his way home. Accustomed to this, the barman always has his drink waiting for him at precisely 5.20pm. One afternoon as the end of the day nears the barman is dismayed to find he’s out of hazelnut extract. Thinking quickly, he throws together a daiquiri made with hickory nuts. The doctor walks into the bar at his regular time, takes one sip of his drink and exclaims, “This isn’t a hazelnut daiquiri!” To which the barman replies, “No, I’m sorry, it’s a hickory daiquiri, Doc.” RUDY KNOWS Fred…

MUDBOUND ON NETFLIX FROM 17 NOVEMBER Two families, one black and one white, forge an uneasy friendship in America’s rural Deep South after WWII, in this adaptation of the 2008 novel by Hillary Jordan. The film sidesteps the usual clichés and presents believable characters, all battling to make a living from the land they farm. The cast includes MARY J BLIGE, Carey Mulligan and ROB MORGAN – all of whom deliver powerful performances.…

1 Which planet has the most moons? A. Mars B. Venus C. Jupiter D. Earth 2 Which country has the largest surface area? A. China B. Russia C. United States D. Australia 3 How many stomachs does a cow have? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four 4 What is the study of blood called? A. Haematology B. Toxicology C. Urology D. Ophthalmology 5 What currency is used in China? A. Yuan B. Euro C. Dollar D. Baht 6 Which “school” does Harry Potter attend? A. St John’s B. St Stephen’s C. Howard Hall D. Hogwarts 7 In what year was the first European settlement in southern Africa established by the Dutch East India Company? A. 1620 B. 1652 C. 1700 D. 1725 8 Catalonia is a region of…

WHEN she was growing up, instead of cops and robbers she and her sisters would play a game they called “capitalists and cadres”. They would chase each other around cradling imaginary AK-47s in their arms. Sisonke Msimang says her upbringing was anything but ordinary. As the daughter of freedom fighters she spent her childhood in exile, drifting from one country to the next, never quite fitting in. But she knew one thing for sure: one day she’d put her foot down on South African soil, and she’d finally be home. That big day finally arrived in 1990 shortly after Nelson Mandela walked free from prison. Sisonke, then just 16, was ecstatic as she stepped off a plane in Johannesburg and was ready to roll up her sleeves to do her…

IT’S a chaotic time to be from Catalonia, the north-eastern region of Spain of which the sprawling city of Barcelona is the capital. People have taken to the streets in their thousands, agitating for independence from the mothership of Madrid. But one place has been an oasis of calm, a place where cool heads reign and results are all going the right way: the dressing room at Camp Nou, the home of Barcelona FC. Despite losing one of their weapons in super striker Neymar at the start of the season, the legendary football side is on a roll – and this isn’t only thanks to the wizardry of star player Lionel Messi. A new ingredient has been added to the mix: the appointment in May of Ernesto Valverde, the former…

CELEBVILLE has been hit by a string of divorces, separations and break-ups recently. But in the midst of all the doom and gloom, this couple is a ray of hope and makes us believe in true love. Actor and rapper TSHEPO “HOWZA” MOSESE and his actress wife, SALAMINA MOSESE, have been happily married for nine years. Despite their celebrity status they prefer to keep their relationship out of the spotlight, and are refreshingly real. Just like ordinary people, these two lovebirds take turns when it comes to household chores, and seem to enjoy spending time at home rather than at red-carpet events. With such a ripped bod, we can’t blame Salamina for wanting to keep Howza all to herself!…

IN LIFE there is never a better time than now. Life is a beautiful journey full of endless opportunities waiting to be discovered. You may be going through tough times but that is never a reason to throw in the towel. If anything, you must use tough situations as motivation to reach greener pastures, because that’s what you deserve. It won’t be easy but it’s worth it. THOBILE MOTAUNG, VUMA VILLAGE 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.…

THERE was a chill in the air when he bundled his three young children into his minibus taxi in the early hours of that Saturday morning. The night had been a good one – a celebration of his wife Nokubonga’s 34th birthday and everyone seemed to have a good time. No one could imagine that, when Siyabulela Maziko drove his Toyota Quantum off down the dark road, it would be the last time they saw him or the kids alive. Unbeknown to everyone, he had a 9mm pistol and a shotgun hidden in his taxi – and for some unfathomable reason he used the weapons to kill not only himself but the children he so loved too. Siyabulela’s older brother, Makhosonke, was the first to arrive at the scene and…

THE children perk up when she arrives in the ward, greeting her with bright smiles that belie the seriousness of their condition. And she returns their greetings warmly, smiling at each one as she goes from bed to bed on her morning rounds. All the kids have cancer and are in various stages of treatment. It’s a tough job but it’s one that gives Vhutshilo Netshituni meaning and purpose and is the fulfilment of a dream she’s had since she was a teenager. “I never actually thought I would be working with such beautiful souls, trying to save precious lives,” says the country’s first black paediatric oncologist. Becoming a doctor once seemed about as realistic as catching a rainbow – Vhutshilo grew up dirt poor and studying medicine was something…

TRADITIONAL POTATO SALAD SERVES 6 PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 35-40 MIN SALAD Boil 6 large potatoes until done but still firm. Cool, peel carefully then chop into large chunks. Finely chop 1 onion and put the potatoes and onion in a large mixing bowl. Slice 4 gherkins and add to the bowl. DRESSING Mix 125ml (½c) mayonnaise, 125ml (½c) plain full-cream yoghurt, 15ml (1T) castor sugar and a pinch of salt. Pour over the potato mixture and toss lightly. TO FINISH Boil 2 eggs. Shell and slice them and arrange on top of the potato salad and serve. Or store in an airtight container in the fridge until needed. VARIATION 1: CURRY AND PEACH POTATO SALAD SALAD Add a handful of chopped dried peaches to the salad instead of the…

FAMOUS SAGITTARIANS DJ KHALED 26 NOVEMBER MILEY CYRUS 23 NOVEMBER TINA TURNER 26 NOVEMBER RITA ORA 26 NOVEMBER TREY SONGZ 28 NOVEMBER BRYSHERE Y GRAY 28 NOVEMBER THE ESSENCE OF SAGITTARIUS Sagittarius is the cosmic wanderer. A true Sagittarius is zestful, adventurous and sporty. Tact is not one of their strong points. Sagittarius aims higher, looks wider and reaches further. Don’t fence me in is Sagittarius’ motto. Not knowing when enough is enough can be their downfall. Sagittarius is the most generous sign of the zodiac. SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 20 DEC The sun is moving into your sign meaning it’s time for your birthday. This also heralds the beginning of a new personal year. It’s not only a time to plan celebrations, but also to give thought to your…

Other animated movies coming out soon. Disney’s COCO (now in cinemas) The story of a boy who dreams of becoming a musician and winds up in the colourful Land of the Dead. Paddington 2 (1 December) The cute marmalade-loving bear is back – this time he’s on the trail of a book thief. Barbie: Dolphin Magic (8 December) sees our blonde heroine learning about the importance of preserving sea life. Ferdinand (22 December) The tale of a gentle bull desperate to escape captivity and fighting matadors. The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (5 January) Surly the squirrel and his animal friends band together to save their home from an evil mayor.…

THE LATE SHOW BY MICHAEL CONNELLY (ORION) R229* Renée Ballard makes her first appearance in this new series from the acclaimed author behind the iconic character Harry Bosch. Detective Ballard is a complex cop who has had a difficult childhood. She has antagonised the wrong people in the police department and has to work the graveyard shift – almost all her cases are handed over to other detectives in the morning and she gets none of the glory. But there are two cases she simply can’t let go of – and as she tries to unravel the truth, she’s drawn into a dangerous and murky world. The skilled Connelly expertly weaves dramatic moments in the cases with quieter reflections on Ballard’s past. Although this story can stand alone, it gives…

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HE’S two weeks shy of turning 40 – practically a granddad when it comes to soccer players. Yet this “old” man shows no signs of slowing down. As one of only two players who have been in the Premier Soccer League for two decades – the other is Bidvest Wits goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs (37) – Siyabonga Nomvethe is proof that age is just a number. “I never thought about it, but it’s a huge achievement for me because I’m still playing at my age,” Nomvethe says. Bhele, as he’s popularly known, began his soccer career in 1994 as a striker for Durban Cosmos. He later moved to Claremont Blizzards and joined African Wanderers in 1997. Over the years Bhele has played for Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Moroka Swallows, while…

Skolopad didn’t disappoint when she arrived at the Feather Awards in a barely-there boerewors dress. The outrageous socialite paired her wors look with a charcoal “handbag”, and later changed into a red gown with a thigh-high slit. DRUM readers weighed in on her look. She won’t wear this dress in a village or township – the dogs will be on her case big time! SAKHIWO FAKU LOL I’m speechless for the whole year. No more hotdogs for me. MILOTAVEZ KHAN KUROCHENSKY Dear parents, please give your kids as much attention as possible. Hayi maan, these attention-seekers are too much. ASANDA SIWISA There’s only one Lady Gaga in the world, wena Skolointonton . . . you are trying very hard to be relevant yet you can’t even see you’re becoming a…

‘It’s made me realise the fragility of life and how important our health is’ IN HER years on the Mzansi showbiz scene, she’s been there, done that and got the award-winner’s T-shirt. A newsreader on radio, a role in Generations, a villain viewers love to hate – she’s done them all. But it was Vatiswa Ndara’s role as stroke survivor Nothende on the SABC1 drama series Kowethu that hit home. Because if there’s one thing that has defined her life for the past 26 years, it’s been her mother’s gruelling journey as a stroke survivor. And she now regards making sure her mom, Princess, is well cared for as the most important role of her life. Vatiswa (47) longs to have a chat with her mother but Princess (74) hasn’t…

IF YOU thought Pravin Gordhan would be less busy since being booted out of his job in March, you should think again. His schedule is jam-packed and you’re lucky if you get to squeeze in half an hour with him between appointments. Which is exactly what we’re doing now, snatching a precious sliver of his time in a small boardroom at the offices of TV network CNBC Africa. The 68-year-old former finance minister has just been on air for 40 minutes but if he’s tired or fed up or impatient to get on with his day you’d never say so. He’s the ultimate gentleman – smiling as he shakes your hand, courteous and calm enough to put the most nervy stranger at ease. He accepts a cup of coffee with…

WHAT YOU’LL NEED An empty 18-egg carton Paint Scissors Paintbrushes A hole punch Neon-coloured pipe cleaners Glue Wiggly eyes A dark-coloured felt-tip pen or crayon DO THIS 1 Cut the egg carton lengthways into three long strips of six egg cups each. 2 Paint the strips in any colour you like. Let them dry. 3 Once dry, use a hole punch (or pencil) to make two holes in the egg cups at the end of each strip. Stick pipe cleaners through these holes. 4 Glue on two wiggly eyes and use a felt-tip pen or crayon to draw on a mouth. Your caterpillar is done! Barni is now available in two delicious flavours – milk and chocolate filling. Barni cake fits perfectly in the hands of little ones! This mouth-watering…

‘Let this be a lesson for the future – honesty is always the best policy’ Q YOUNG LOVE I’m 17 and my boyfriend and I have just celebrated our one-year anniversary. I really love him and he loves me too. I’d like to marry him one day but I’m not sure if it’s too early to be thinking about marriage at this age. ET, SMS A You already have the answer – it is too early to be thinking about marriage or any kind of long-term commitment. This is your time to enjoy dating but most importantly to concentrate on your studies and your plans for the future. If it’s meant to be it will happen at the right time when you’ve both matured. For now listen to your inner…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Tau isn’t willing to live with a sell-out and Gog’Flo meets a man. Brian asks Lesedi to go to the farewell dance with him. Cosmo and Lucy are frantic about their missing sister and Mrekza saves Getty’s (ANDISIWE DWEBA) life. Jack takes his power back, while Nandi is ready to take action in order to save her family. Mazwi insists on setting a few terms of his own. ISIDINGO Nina is stunned when Gabriel comes looking for a job. Matlala tells Georgie about the DNA test results. Lerato (TEMA SEBOPEDI) becomes overwhelmed when her clients start piling up and Georgie expresses his love for Matlala. Gabriel is tired of being used and abused by Nina. Gatanga tells Matlala to come clean with Georgie about the DNA results…

SPRINGBOKS THRASHED IT HASN’T been a good week for South African sport, and the Springboks felt the heat when they were mauled by Ireland in Dublin. The Boks were outclassed when the Irish ran in a record four-try win, winning 38-3. The Bokke had barely recovered from their 57-0 thrashing at the hands of the All Blacks in September before this defeat. Captain EBEN ETZEBETH said the team had no excuses for the bad game, and coach Allister Coetzee couldn’t find any positives either. “It’s a disappointing defeat and as a group we take full responsibility for that. We’ve let ourselves down and our support back home,” Coetzee said. “I think our inconsistencies is something I’d like to see improve in a big way.” BAFANA MISS OUT – AGAIN! BAFANA…

Pearl and Zinhle regularly sync their outfits – now that’s what you call twinning it in style! When it comes to BFFs, these two are next level! Besties PEARL THUSI and DJ ZINHLE clearly share a passion for fashion and an incredibly similar sense of style. Its notjusta case of "who wore it better?"with the actress and DJ - they slay together and have even turned it into a challenge. "Entering the #DJZinhleXPearl-ThusiChallenge;'Zinhle captioned a pic of the two standing side by side in matching sheer black and denim. "Different but Same Same;' Pearl captioned another pic of the two wearing matching kimonos during the recent SA Fashion Week. Here are a few of our fave double takes.…