Innholdsfortegnelse for 21-Jul-16 i Drum English

IT’S ONLY a month to go before the local elections take place. This is why we’ve been giving you news articles on the political parties so that you can make an informed decision when you get to the voting booth to cast your vote. It’s important that your vote isn’t just based on loyalty. For a long time, we’ve voted based on the contribution the ANC has made in the past to liberate this country. While this should not be overlooked, people must exercise their right to vote for a party and candidate that are above reproach and have proven they will always place the interests of South Africans first. Furthermore, candidates must be people who’ll always act with integrity. So whether it’s the ANC, DA or EFF that you…

THEMBISILE NAOMIE MBAMBO NO I don’t think it will make a difference at all. Most likely, this is just a new scheme by the Government to make more money off the people. ZOELAH THAGE NO No, I don’t think it will because they’re either not going to pay for it or they’re just going to buy something like juice instead. Why should we pay more because the Treasury has decided it’s a health risk? CHRIS BHEKI “THYROID” MAHLANGU NO Absolutely not. I believe it is up to individuals to take care of their own health. FIND US AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/DRUMMAGAZINE MELPHINE GLEN TSHUMA YES Of course it will reduce obesity. Kuphela [but], people love Coke, they won’t mind paying. SHIRLEY MANENZHE TYRA NO We don’t mind paying, even if…

WHEN A new star rises, it usually implies another has fallen. But the situation at 999 Music remains clouded. Although it’s acknowledged that songbird Cici has stepped up into prime position, the jury is still out on the fate of her predecessor, Thulisile “Chomee” Madihlaba. For a long time, music titan Arthur Mafokate and Chomee were seen to be the indestructible totems of urban pop culture. Chomee was also considered the first lady of Arthur’s 999 Music empire. The pair had a good run, spanning more than 10 years, with Chomee as one of the main breadwinners for the hugely successful indie label. The songstress hit the big time in early 2000 as one of Arthur’s dancers and backing vocalists. Thanks to her fancy footwork and great looks, Chomee was…

In 2004, former Springbok, Rudi “Vleis” Visagie accidently shot and killed his 19-year-old daughter, Marlé, when he mistook her for someone who was stealing her car from their plot in Maggiesdal, Nelspruit. He intended to shoot and break the window of the vehicle, but his pistol went off and shot the driver directly. It was only after the incident had occurred that he realised his mistake. Rudi was never prosecuted. In a case very similar to Oscar’s, in April 2011, Siyabonga Mdunge shot and killed his pregnant wife, Thobile after mistaking her for a burglar at their Hilton, KZN, home. He thought his family was under threat when he heard a sound in the bathroom, and shot the opening door, not knowing that his wife of 13 years was on…

HE IS A proud Zulu man from the dusty streets of Bergville in KwaZulu-Natal. His pride for his culture and language is evident when he talks, and in his music. Actor-turned-singer Sjava, real name Jabulani Hadebe, is the new kid on the block. He’s signed to the popular Ambitiouz Entertainment, which is also home to award-winning rapper Emtee – but the 32-year-old singer started out as an actor on a range of soapies. Having appeared on shows like Zone 14, Generations, 7de Laan and Soul City, Sjava has really done well for himself as an actor. But the South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas) nominee says acting was never his first love. Now, with his popular single Ek’seni, the artist has paved his way in showbiz as a musician,…

WHO DOESN’T like a bit of sparkle? Some of us like going all out and being the centre of attention, and others prefer a more subtle approach. Whatever your preference, here’s how to perfect the glitz and glam of the glittery trend. LUMINOUS SKIN Glowing skin is easy to achieve with products that add a subtle sheen. These types of products contain light-reflecting particles that give off beautiful radiance when hit by light, and are mostly infused with minerals to benefit your skin, too. But beware, products with glitter might end up everywhere if you don’t apply them correctly – and it’s a hassle to clean up! Here are some helpful tips you can try. APPLICATION Apply the product on well-moisturised skin. Allow the product to set before you get…

PORK CHOPS WITH CORIANDER-TURMERIC RICE PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 40 MIN SERVES 4 RICE 15 ml (1 tbsp) butter 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cm finely grated fresh turmeric or 5 ml (1 tsp) dried 375 ml (1½ cups) basmati rice 250 ml (1 cup) chicken stock 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice CHOPS 4 pork chops salt freshly ground pepper 2 ml (½ tsp) ground cumin 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil 15 ml (1 tbsp) butter 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice 10 g fresh coriander, chopped 60 ml (¼ cup) sunflower seeds, toasted 1 RICE Heat the butter and oil in a pot and fry the onion, garlic and turmeric until fragrant. Add the rice and stir-fry for one…

‘You can never be certain of your status unless you go for an HIV test’ Pearl Ramotsamai is a social work supervisor for Families South Africa (Famsa) in Durban. She holds an Honours degree in social work and has 11 years’ experience in individual, relationship, marriage, and family therapy. She’s given many talks on issues affecting relationships and families and is the child protection officer for the Denis Hurley Centre. QI CAN’T MOVE ON I’m a 32-year-old man who met a woman last October – we fell in love. Our relationship was fine and she visited me every day. Then she stopped and I thought it was because she lost her father. We made up over the phone, but she told me she doesn’t love me any more and that…

FOR FAR too long, we as the body of Christ have neglected the true art of prayer according to the blueprint that He set out for us. When we study His life, we see Him regularly and consistently withdrawing from the crowd and going to pray (Luke 5:16). Jesus extended this lifestyle to His disciples. From His instruction, a model of prayer was birthed (Matthew 6:5­6). Pay close attention to the powerful mysteries packed in the secret life of prayer and seclusion from the crowd and congregation. We need to deal with the attitude of public display in the church and follow God’s prayer blueprint. Here’s how and why: We need to encourage private devotion and intimacy with our Heavenly Father. Contrary to popular belief, there are rewards for secret…

A LEO IN LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS: The way to Leo’s heart is through wining, dining and luxurious gifts. Wants a partner to be proud of. Needs recognition and attention from a lover . . . lots of it. Is charming, romantic and playful in pursuit of their loved one. Makes for a generous and warm-hearted partner. Leo should be careful of bossing the love of his or her life around. Your Leo date is always well-groomed.…

HARD TO SWALLOW A group of cannibals eat a missionary and thoroughly enjoy it. The next day one of them finds a magazine in the dead man’s stuff. He tears out pictures of men, women and children and crams them into his mouth. The chief watches him for a while, then asks, “Is that dehydrated stuff any good?” BALD MOVE A bald man sees a sign outside a barbershop saying, “Baldies! Instant treatment! A head of hair just like mine for R5 000!” Underneath the sign is a picture of the barber with a fine head of luxurious hair. The bald man goes in and asks, “Can you guarantee my head will look like yours, instantly, for R5 000?” “Yes!” says the barber. “In a few seconds we’ll look exactly…

IT’S OFTEN said that life begins at 40, and that’s certainly proving true for BLACK COFFEE. Born Nkosinathi Maphumulo, the award-winning deejay was honoured for his amazing achievements on the international circuit recently. At Fairmont Zimbali Resort in Ballito, the DJU crew made up of OSKIDO, DJ Fresh, Vinny Da Vinci, DJ CHRISTOS and GREG MALOKA hosted a black-tie event to celebrate the Pieces of Me hit-maker’s success. DJ Christos said it best when he said: “This is a man who pursued his dreams and conquered the world through his music. We want you to know that you have people back home who care about and love you. You have our full support, we respect your craft and we are extremely proud of you.” Black Coffee’s friend and confidant, Minister…

EVERYONE loves a holiday, and for Americans there’s no bigger festivity than their Independence Day on 4 July. Celebs and plebs go all out to party with fireworks, food and all things American. Let’s see how some A-listers celebrated . . . HOT COUPLE ALERT! CHRISSY TEIGEN and JOHN LEGEND lapped up the sun on Independence Day in the Hamptons, New York. The pair, who can’t swim, chilled out by floating in a pool. No need to call lifesavers, though, the swimsuit model says they’re learning to swim for their daughter, Luna. TAYLOR SWIFT’s annual party is the best in Hollywood, and her squad seems to grow each year. This year she was joined by new boo TOM HIDDLESTON (BELOW RIGHT), Orange is the New Black’s UZO ADUBA, pregnant BLAKE…

WHO’D HAVE thought hunky TYRESE GIBSON would be crushing on our Benoni beauty? Turns out the Fast & Furious star took quite a liking to CHARLIZE THERON after working with her on Fast 8, the latest flick in the popular franchise. In between filming, the two single actors bonded over parenting. “I got Charlize’s number. I was flirting with her a little bit,” he told E! News, adding, “We’re trying to get the kids together, have a little fun . . . She’s sweet.” While the cast and crew are tight-lipped about the film, Tyrese did reveal the overall scope is much bigger and more significant. Fast 8 is due for release next April.…

FIGHTING WARS We seem to be fighting so many wars. The past few weeks saw residents of Tshwane take to the streets to fight against a woman leader from a different tribe to theirs. So I asked myself: Are we moving to a point where discrimination is reborn? We call people by their race, tribe and gender, despite the fact that they are our fellow citizens, and we begrudge them their birthright. TOKELO MASOKELA, E-MAIL CONGRATS, BLACK COFFEE I’d like to congratulate DJ Black Coffee for the good job he’s doing, getting his work recognised by the world and his BET award. This speaks volumes. Not only did he accept the award for his personal achievements, but he represented all of Africa. It was a historic moment. In his Africa…

SAM NZIMA’S iconic photograph of a dying Hector Pieterson during the 1976 Soweto Uprising became a symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle, but 40 years later little is known of the older boy who carried Hector’s lifeless body. His name was Mbuyisa Makhubu, and to this day his extraordinary story has yet to find an ending. Mbuyisa became a police target and skipped the country after the picture was published around the world. He has never been seen since. But now his only remaining sibling tells DRUM that she yearns to meet a man who some believe could be her missing brother. Ntsiki Makhubu (62) says she’s desperate to visit a man known as Victor Vinnetou, who has spent many years in an immigration detention centre in Canada. Canadian officials started…

Teachers should work with parents and contact them when a child has misbehaved, says Dr Misheck Ndebele of Wits University. Teachers can isolate “problem children” by separating them from others and making them sit on their own, he says. They can give pupils detention when other children go home or take their break. They can speak firmly to children on a one-to-one basis, but should not shout at them in front of others. Teachers should not punish all the time. They need to decide what action merits a punishment – some smaller matters can be ignored, he says. Teachers should look at the reasons why children perform poorly. Do they have support systems at home, or food or electricity?…

HE BECAME a household name as Parsons Matabane on SABC3’s flagship soapie Isidingo. And while the seasoned actor has also starred in a number of other local productions, such as Streets of Mangaung, Like Father Like Son and Saints and Sinners, even five years after his departure from the popular soapie fans still call Tshepo Maseko “Parsons”. When we catch up with the 42-year-old he’s back on the Isidingo set, reprising his beloved character for the wedding of Lerato (played by Tema Sebopedi) and Sechaba (Motlatsi Mafatshe). “It feels strange to be back without the Matabane family because we were a proper family rooted in values,” he tells us. “I think it was a blunder on the part of the producers, because how can they bring only one member of…

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REMEMBER how you promised to love each other, and stay by each other’s sides for better or for worse? While no one can foresee trouble coming, life can take an unexpected turn with the diagnosis of a chronic disease, job loss or a traumatic event. These “storms” can strain any relationship, no matter how close the couple is. And it is always surprising when a couple can seem to weather the most trying times and amaze everyone with their display of unity, only for the relationship to fall apart afterwards. How we make it through the challenges of life depends a lot on each individual’s coping skills under pressure, says Ann Rennie, senior counsellor at The Family Life Centre in Joburg. “Some are more resilient than others. “Some cope by…

ISIDINGO Obakeng meets his childhood idol. S’khumbuzo (SISA HEWANA) presses Nikiwe to reveal all that is happening in her life. Zukisa is forced to face up to the truth about Gabriel. Parsons arrives, bringing with him a much-needed gift. Zukisa is fed up with Lincoln’s abuse. Lerato keeps pushing Sechaba for a white wedding. Obakeng breaks Aphiwe’s heart. Gabriel gets his foot in the door at the Sibekos. SCANDAL! Layla is accused of stealing something big. Quinton (BRIGHTON NGOMA) gets some good and bad news. Scelo and Cee-Jay realise that they need to up their game fast. Layla has to lodge a complaint about someone who doesn’t even work directly for NFH. Gloria receives some sage advice from an unlikely person. Mangi steps up for someone who has not treated…

‘ Fame does not pay the bills. You have to work – hard’ HUMBLE AT HEART She might grace red carpets all the way from Mzansi to the recent BET Awards in America, but she’s just a local girl at heart. “When I go home to Durban, I am me. I can wear a T-shirt, put calamine lotion on my face, [put] my hair in a doek. Cleaning my granny’s house gives me fulfilment. It gives me pure joy when we slaughter a goat and the neighbourhood gets together.” GIRL POWER Although it’s “tough” to be a role model, Nomzamo considers it a privilege. What’s her main message? “If a young girl doesn’t love herself for who she is, she will never be able to pursue the things she rightfully…

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IN SOME instances, children raised in business-minded families by successful business owners don’t show a keen interest in learning the ropes themselves. In fact, many of them use their parents’ hard-earned money recklessly and don’t go the full distance after all – unlike their peers who were raised in struggling or average families. But for Dudu Qitsi (31) from Queens-town in the Eastern Cape, being put in charge of the cash register by her shop-owning parents, and helping her grandmother sell vegetables on the streets at the age of eight, was anything but a curse. It was an experience that would later turn her into a formidable businesswoman, a respected community leader and philanthropist whose success has benefited the poor and less privileged. “My grandmother always told me to earn…

‘People might not know me now, but they soon will’ FROM varsity athletics to the Olympic Games – this has been the meteoric rise of Mzansis long jump sensation. While the spotlight is on poster boy Wayde van Niekerk and golden girl Caster Semenya, Rushwal Samaai is the latest star to cause a sensation in the world of athletics. But despite achieving great things on the world stage, the 23-year-old is little known in his own country. Samaai’s track record speaks for itself – he leapt an astonishing 8.40 m to clinch a gold medal at the Confederation of African Athletics Senior Championships (CAA) in Durban last month. He’s also the Varsity Athletics champion, SA champion and the 2014 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist. In 2014 Samaai leapt to a silver…

THE RECENT Vodacom Durban July lived up to its tradition of providing juicy gossip. This time it was PEARL THUSI who gave people something to talk about – she was allegedly thrown out of R&B superstar Chris Brown’s after-party for being “too drunk”. “Pearl was sitting with fellow radio personality Lerato Kganyago and was so drunk she poured alcohol all over her pink jumpsuit,” an eyewitness tells us. “She was sleeping on Lerato’s shoulder and it was so embarrassing, especially when she was thrown out of the marquee by the bouncers.” Lerato’s attempts to assist her friend didn’t help much either, it seems. “When the bouncers threw her out, Lerato jumped in to try and smooth talk them into letting Pearl stay, but they wouldn’t budge and threw her out…

WHILE SOME stars celebrated America’s independence, others joined the calls for action to end violence against blacks. In the most recent incident, two black men were shot and killed during confrontations with policemen. An African-American sniper later took revenge by shooting 12 policemen, killing five, in Dallas, Texas. Power couple BEYONCÉ and Jay Z each penned open letters and Jigga even released an emotional song, Spiritual, amid the chaos and confusion.“Got my hands in the air in despair/don’t shoot/I just wanna do good,” he raps, while Bey said in her letter: “We are sick and tired of the killings of young men and women in our community. It’s up to us to take a stand and demand that they stop killing us.” Also speaking out on the incidents are Halle…

SHE USUALLY makes headlines for attacking fellow celebs on social media, but this time AZEALIA BANKS’ appearance is the talk of the town. The controversial rapper has come under fire for bleaching her skin, but the 25-year-old has defended her decision, saying she doesn’t see the difference between skin lightening and wearing weaves. “I don’t think it’s important to discuss the cultural significance of skin bleaching any more. As a black person in this world, you assimilate. There are things you accept. This has become the norm because it’s happening all the time,” she asserted in a Facebook video. But critics were quick to call her a hypocrite considering that she infamously slammed Australian rapper Iggy Azalea for singing in a black accent. Her reply? “To say it negates anything…

NON-RACISM STARTS AT HOME THE NATIONAL Action Plan to criminalise racism is only steps away from becoming law. It will be interesting to see exactly how the legal process will work in practice. The move towards creating a more tolerant society starts at home, with the example you set for your children – what you say about other races, even as a joke, and how you treat people who are different from you. It is about accepting that what’s not offensive to you might be highly offensive to others. Racism is always made out to be an issue between blacks and whites, but tribalism can be likened to racism, and let’s not get started on xenophobia. Until people’s hearts change, there won’t be any meaningful change in the country, no…

THE PHONE rings off the hook and there’s a constant stream of people in and out of the large waiting room of the boss’ office on the 27th floor. Hlaudi Motsoeneng, the controversial chief operating officer (COO) of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is a man in demand. Some people just show up without even making an appointment, his assistant tells us as we wait our turn. It’s not only SABC staff who want a piece of him but “everyone”, she says. As soon as one person leaves his office, the next is welcomed in and when the man himself comes out briefly, he greets us with a handshake before closing his door with the words: “My life is very hectic.” This goes on for another two hours but…

HE’S CALLED the “chief of the decks” by industry insiders and friends, but Rabs Vhafuwi is also a keen instrumentalist who dabbles in keys and drums. The 32­year­old musician became huge among house fans around the country and the United Kingdom after the release of his hit song, Count Your Blessings. And his latest single, Light After Dark, landed two Film, Arts, Music and Entertainment (Fame) SA nominations: Best Collabo and Song of the Year. We chat to the rising star about his newfound success, making hits and the tough industry. Did the success of Count Your Blessings shock you? No. I somehow expected the outcome. I believed in my music so much I quit my nine­to­five job. Did you feel under pressure to follow it up with another hit…

NAME: Thuleleni Kgobe (33) OCCUPATION: Coordinator at Eskom FROM: Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga THULELENI’S STORY “I’m not really fashionable, but I need a wardrobe update. So I thought it best to ask for help.” THULELENI’S REACTION “I can still feel the joy and see the glow I had after doing the makeover. Putting on that first dress, looking in the mirror and realising it was me, was amazing! The feeling continued as I put on more outfits. I have learnt how to put outfits together, and that I can wear a wrap dress – I just have to find the right shape for my body type and size.” ELEGANTLY EDGY Get funky – pair a leather jacket with a lace skirt. Shirt R299, H&M. Skirt R499, stockings R180 and heels R699, Woolworths.…

CHINESE NOODLE AND MUSHROOM BOWL Mushrooms add a meaty texture, so you won’t even miss the meat in this dish. PREPARATION: 5 MIN COOKING: 10 MIN SERVES 4-6 80 ml (1 cup) vegetable stock 45 ml (3 tbsp) rice wine vinegar 45 ml (3 tbsp) soy sauce 5 ml (1 tsp) caster sugar 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 red chilli, chopped 2 cm fresh ginger, grated 400 g mixed mushrooms, sliced 300 g noodles 2 spring onions, chopped sweet and sour sauce to serve 1 Combine the vegetable stock, rice wine, soy sauce and caster sugar in a small bowl and set aside. 2 Heat the oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Add the garlic, chilli and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds,…

‘Fat distribution is one of the side effects of certain ARVs’ Q PREGNANCY OR MENOPAUSE? I’m 41 years old and last month I missed my period, now I’m confused. I don’t know if I’m pregnant or if I’m just getting old. GLADYS, SMS A Any one of those options is possible. There is no guesswork either way. You’ll soon find out if you’re afraid to go to a doctor because nature will take its course regardless of your actions. However, a simple over-the-counter urine pregnancy test is less invasive and you can do it privately at home. If it’s negative, you can do a more invasive blood test at a doctor’s rooms to detect what’s happening with your hormones and check if you’re perimenopausal (when the ovaries gradually begin to…

NAME OF BUSINESS SereMhani Creations REGISTERED 2013 SECTOR Manufacturing STAFF Two freelancers HER HOBBY grew into her career and now she owns a business doing what she loves. Mulayo Serakoana built her bead jewellery business from the ground up. “I started making jewellery as a hobby in 2011 after my aunt, Mpho Mabala, took me to a bead shop in Pretoria,” she recalls. “I instantly fell in love with the colours and different types of beads I saw. Guided by the assistants, I bought a few beads and findings [the parts used to join jewellery components together to form a completed article] to make simple necklaces for myself. “Family and friends liked them, and asked me to make some pieces for them, and they would pay me,” she says. The…

LEO 22 JUL – 22 AUG The sun moves into your sign this week, heralding the beginning of a new personal year. It’s time to celebrate. As it is, the vibe of the week is festive and playful, playing right into the hands of a Leo who likes to have fun. The scene is set for a good time, whether you have a quiet romantic weekend away to mark the occasion or have friends over for a bash. Amidst the partying and jollification, it’s also time to make plans and set goals for the year ahead. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 34, 43, 23, 11, 3, 48 VIRGO 23 Aug – 22 Sep If you’re a true Virgo, you probably like to lend a helping hand and be of service. This week…

1. FOR WHICH CITY IS HERMAN MASHABA THE MAYORAL CANDIDATE FOR THE LOCAL ELECTIONS? A. Cape Town B. Durban C. Joburg D. Pretoria 2. THE CARLTON CENTRE IS SOUTH AFRICA’S . . . OFFICE BUILDING? A. Oldest B. Tallest C. Newest D. Youngest 3. WHICH RADIO STATION DOES JOE MAN WORK FOR? A. 5FM B. uKhozi FM C. YFM D. Metro FM 4. WHAT IS THE NAME OF ACTOR WILL SMITH’S YOUNGER SON? A. Jordan B. Jason C. Jaden D. Jeffrey 5. WHICH SA TRIBE’S WOMEN WEAR NECK RINGS? A. Ndebele B. Xhosa C. Venda D. Zulu 6. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC IS SFISO NCWANE BEST KNOWN FOR? A. Hip-hop B. Pop C. Rap D. Gospel 7. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE CAPITAL CITY OF SIERRA LEONE? A. Lusaka…

ROBERT BOYLE The first person to discover that sound always moves through something was Irish scientist Robert Boyle (1627-1691). WHAT’S the first thing you hear in the morning? Perhaps it’s the alarm clock beside your bed, or the birds chirping. Every day we’re surrounded by sound – whether you’re talking to your friends, listening to a teacher explain something in class, listening to music or watching television. And at night when you fall asleep you may hear the sound of your heart beating before you slip into a dream world. It’s almost impossible to imagine a world without sound. WHAT IS SOUND? Sound is a form of energy caused by vibrations. When any object vibrates it causes the air particles around it to vibrate too. These air particles then vibrate…

IT’S EVERY woman’s dream to have a prefect wedding day and what better time to have it than in spring? DRUM readers Bongiwe (30) and Saul Cain Shitlhangu (32) take us down memory lane by fondly recalling their spring sunshine affair two years ago. Held at Grin Court Nature Reserve in Polokwane, Limpopo, the wedding venue was draped in yellow and cream with hints of gold – colours fit for royalty. “All I ever wanted was a spring wedding because I was born in spring,” Bongiwe tells us. And that’s exactly what Saul gave her. Bongiwe is clearly still smitten with her husband as she says: “He is the most caring, supportive, loving and understanding man I have ever met. I knew he was the one the first day I…

DJZINHLE. COM @DJZinhle Doing my best not to cry the whole time. My little girl is 1 today. God is so amazing. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my heart! Mama’s hero. #KairoTurns1 PEARL THUSI @PearlThusi Really enjoying 90% SABC. I really am. #iamanafrican LERATOKGANYAGO @leratokganyago Unless you want to humiliate yourself and put your business out there, never confront a side chick on social media, in fact don’t at ALL! BOITY THULO @Boity Oscar has been sentenced to white privilege years in prison. Poor guy. ANELE MDODA @Anele So I’m with a married guy who was spading another married person and I’m like, yo, you are married! He says so is she, so it cancels it out.…

‘I left on good terms and the production was so nice, they threw a farewell party for me where I was showered with gifts’ ACTRESS Natasha Thahane, who plays Enhle in SABC1’s soapie Skeem Saam, has parted ways with the hit show. She’s said goodbye to both Skeem Saam and the public broadcaster: next, she’s set to star in a new telenovela on Mzansi Magic called The Queens, produced by industry power couple Shona and Connie Ferguson. The 20-year-old actress says she left Skeem Saam to pursue other opportunities because she didn’t want to become too comfortable. “I left on good terms and the production was so nice, they threw a farewell party for me where I was showered with gifts,” she tells us. “It’s been an amazing 18 months…

WHILE Paris Fashion Week may have seemed like top priority for many A­listers, London’s supermodels, singers, designers and royals managed to hold their own. The Serpentine Summer Party is an annual not­to­be­missed event on London’s social calendar and was co­hosted by designer extraordinaire TOMMY HILFIGER, who was dashing in a black­and­white tuxedo. Tommy’s famous friend, supermodel NAOMI CAMPBELL, was stunning in one of his glittering couture gowns. The 46­year­old beauty sparkled in her ombré frock and simple diamonds. Model WINNIE HARLOW was uber chic in a paisley­print skirt and jacket by Balmain, while British model LEOMIE ANDERSON showed off her enviable figure in a little black number by La Mania. Bringing a touch of class to the event, EMMA MCQUISTON, Viscountess Weymouth, smouldered in a yellow off­the­shoulder gown that showed…