Innholdsfortegnelse for 28-Jul-16 i Drum English

WE ARE excited that our cover star this week is Unathi Msengana, the popular Idols SA judge and Metro FM DJ. Unathi is not just a radio personality: she’s a singer, a great mother to two children and a wife to her husband, Thomas. She talks to DRUM on page 10 about standing up for herself after the Twitter rant that nearly cost her her job, and about dropping another album which will be available soon. Truth be told, some people might doubt her singing ability, but the fact of the matter is she keeps releasing CD after CD so it’s clear there’s a market that appreciates her music. She wouldn’t be where she is if she wasn’t good at what she does. So, as she releases her next album,…

HAPPY MAJA NO Nelson Mandela was a South African who worked almost every day for our freedom and for the betterment of South Africa. He was selfless in his leadership and our freedom came through peace overcoming violence and through love overcoming hate. The leadership that is displayed in South Africa today is not a true reflection of his legacy. LEBOGANG TISANE NO A nation is only as good as its leaders. What the leadership values and upholds will be what the nation adopts and sadly our leadership has failed to uphold some of the values and principles Mandela stood for, including justice, equality and freedom. This has had a detrimental effect on the legacy Mandela left with the nation. We experience injustice and inequality as well as corruption from…

SHE HIT the jackpot when she joined one of the most popular soapies in the country, Isibaya. But it hasn’t always been easy. “I’m thankful for some of my struggles,” Koketso Mophuting (26) tells us. “I don’t think it would have been healthy to finish school and immediately land a role on a major TV show. “It grounded me. I know who I am and don’t take where I am for granted” She was raised in Kanye, a small village in southern Botswana, and moved to Joburg to study in 2010, graduating from the South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance (Afda) in 2012. She decided to stay on in Gauteng to get work experience. “I am fully embracing where I am, literally and figuratively” she says.…

CHIDO’S STORY “As a single mum with so many expenses and obligations, clothes and jewellery for myself are definitely the last thing on my mind. I wear a uniform most of the time, I hardly get to shop and I don’t know what suits me.” CHIDO’S REACTION “I am amazed by how I look in jeans, even on my curvy body! Who said mixing and matching doesn’t work? It takes just a hint of attitude! Your makeover restored my confidence.” IF THE SHOE FITS Who would’ve expected red shoes? An accent colour adds interest to a look. Jersey by Oasis R530, Foschini. Skirt by Studio.W R650, Woolworths. Stockings R179, Falke. Shoes R449,90, Franco Ceccato. Sling bag by Be Fabulous R99,95, Ackermans. WORKING GIRL Pair a flared dress with a jacket…

JUST THE thought of the weekly Monday-morning meeting was enough to give him the blues. So when the alarm clock beeped at 6.30 am, Mandla* reached for his cellphone, pulled the duvet over his head and called in sick. This time he told his boss he was suffering from a severe migraine. A few weeks before, he’d had severe lower-back pain and the time before that, he’d made up some fake illness not even he can remember. Then there’s Lerato*, who drags herself to work even when she’s sick. Her boss isn’t sympathetic towards employees when they’re ill and the company has never told her what her rights are. Are you like Mandla, who fakes an illness? Be careful! Just because you keep producing a medical certificate, it doesn’t mean…

‘Childbirth can be very traumatic for some women as they associate the pain with sex’ MY CHEATING HUSBAND Q I’m 23 and have been married for seven years. My husband promised not to cheat on me but has done so several times. I once found him cheating and he said he was sorry and bought me gifts, but he hasn’t stopped cheating. Should I walk away or stay in this marriage? CONFUSED, SMS A You married this man at a very young age and it might have caused you to develop a bit of a dependency on him. But you’re mature enough now to know right from wrong and to choose what’s good for you. Buying your forgiveness with gifts while continuing to hurt you shows he doesn’t take you…

ISIDINGO Obakeng breaks Aphiwe’s heart. Gabriel (AUBREY POO) gets in with the Sibekos. Sechaba and Lerato are planning their family. Aunt Tilly arrives in The Deep. Lerato has had enough of Aunt Tilly. Things get out of hand when Obakeng refuses to be put in a jail cell and he ends up hurt. Gabriel uses Zukisa’s invite to the Sibeko house for his gain. Lerato struggles to deal with an angry Kamogelo. MUVHANGO Azwindini reaches out to Vusi and tells him of his plans to groom him for chiefdom. Rendani convinces Busi to seek medical attention for her condition. Mulimisi worms his way back into Shonisani’s affections. Gizara has a plan to stop Vusi from taking over the chieftaincy. Busi’s world comes crashing down. James (DINGAAN MOKEBE) makes a desperate…

CHILLING OUT In her spare time, she runs, does Pilates and spinning classes, which explains her hot bod! When she was in Grade 4 and 5, she competed in duathlons (running and swimming). “I [also] love movies and I attend church regularly.” LISTEN UP! Wondering what’s playing in the 22-year-old glamazon’s ear? “Cassper Nyovest, Ringo Madlingozi, Frank Sinatra, Hillsong United, Bob Marley, John Legend and Beyoncé.” ON HER OWN Her sister might be one of Mzansi’s most prolific celebs, but Reabetswe, also known as Rambi, refuses to ride on Bonang’s fame. “I want to build my own brand and I never want to get jobs because of my half-sister. I do, however, look up to her and respect her work ethic.” We all do! BONANG KNOWS BEST The former Miss…

THE 2016 Olympic Games is set to be held in the bustling, colourful Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, making Brazil the first country in South America to host this huge sporting event. Rio will welcome about 10 500 athletes who’ll take part in 28 different sports from 5 to 21 August. It’ll also host the 2016 Summer Paralympics from 7 September to 18 September. Here’s more about the popular city. HISTORY The Portuguese were the first Western rulers of Rio after they discovered the area in January 1502. They thought the bay in the city was the opening of a river and named it Rio de Janeiro because it means “River of January”. By the 1600s, Rio was the third most important settlement in Brazil as coffee and sugar…

ON THE face of it, she’s just like any other nine-year-old: she enjoys playing with her friends and siblings, jumping on the trampoline, watching TV and stroking the family dog, Diamond. But how many other tweens have published a book, won an award for it, addressed students and academics at the University of the Witwatersrand and given talks to more than 800 learners at various Johannesburg schools? Welcome to the world of Stacey Fru, one of South Africa’s youngest authors. The ambitious young writer hopes to have written 12 books by the time she reaches Grade 10 and her second endeavour is already well on its way. “I just love being creative,” the pretty little girl says, chatting to us at her family’s five-bedroom home in Waverley, Joburg. “I also…

NOMUZI MABENA @NoMoozlie I often get mad at the brands that offer peanuts for these deals but the real problem is the people that keep saying yes to the peanuts. AKA @akaworldwide Some simple but important advice . . . Don’t let people use you without getting paid for it. CASSPER NYOVEST @CassperNyovest The #FillUpOrlando­Stadium campaign is already on fire. The Golden circle tickets are moving so fast. I cannot believe it. Thank you guys. THANDO THABETHE @Thando_Thabethe You gotta love children. . . they have zero filter. DJ TIRA @DJTira Big Nuz iblome no Common no Queen Latifah, uthanda kanjani? On the other news Big Nuz is breaking up Nifunani vele…

BETWEEN the two of them, KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN and KYLIE JENNER are worth an estimated R380 million, so it’s no surprise that the men in their lives struggle to keep up. Kylie (18) recently bought her second mansion in the upmarket Calabasas area and word is TYGA (26) moved in with her after the on-off couple rekindled their relationship, fuelling rumours that the rapper is dating the youngest Jenner to help him bankroll his lifestyle. Tyga, who is worth R28 million, is facing lawsuits after failing to pay his landlords. And remember that Ferrari he bought Kylie for her 18th birthday? Well, apparently it was a rental, which Kylie later bought. Rumour also has it she gave the Rack City rapper R30 million before they broke up. Meanwhile, older sister Khloé…

CELEBRATING MANDELA As we celebrate Mandela Day, helping hands are better than praying lips. Instead of just thinking and talking about what we should do, we should take it to a practical level and actually make a difference in someone’s life. The late Nelson Mandela fought for social justice for 67 years, so why don’t we all take 67 minutes to do something valuable and recognisable in our communities? We have no excuse when schools and orphanages need help. Everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better. MIYELANI HLUNGWANI, E-MAIL The late Nelson Mandela taught us the importance of paying service to each other as a nation. We should make it a point that we clothe, feed and provide shelter for less fortunate children.…

GONE TOO soon is the phrase that immediately comes to mind when late South African rally champion Gugu Zulu’s name is mentioned. Larger than life, he was the poster boy for post-democracy motor sport in South Africa. Among industry insiders, he was simply known as “the fastest brother in Africa”. Away from the racetrack, Gugu was a fanatic for philanthropic causes. And, by way of coincidence, the celebrated racing driver took his last breath while doing charity work. The 38-year-old passed away on Monday 18 July (Mandela Day) while attempting to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania on the Trek4Mandela expedition when he had respiratory problems – a common condition among high-altitude climbers. The mountain rises 4 877 metres from its base to 5 895 metres above sea level. Following the…

IN THE past, arranged marriages were commonplace in Mzansi, especially in remote communities, but as time passed the practice was denounced and considered unconstitutional. So, it came as a shock to many viewers of the country’s most-watched soapie, Generations: The Legacy when Mazwi Moroka (played by Musa Ngema) was forced by his uncle, Tebogo (Joe Mafela), to marry a woman he didn’t know. Though Musa was in love with Nolwazi (Thando Thabethe) and even went as far as proposing to her, Tebogo had other plans for him: suddenly, he was forced to marry a princess, Sphesihle (Pearl Monama). ‘I’m respectful but I don’t believe in arranged marriages’ IN AN exclusive interview, the pair share their opinions on life and love – will there ever be an arranged marriage in their…

SHE’S the toast of the town following the release of her hit single, Udlala Ngami. Having cut her teeth as a backing vocalist for maestros such as Maleh, Nozipho Ntsele (32), who performs as Nozipho, has finally hit the big time. We caught up with her to chat about her hit and her new album, Thando. The single Udlala Ngami has had a fantastic run on radio. Tell us about the song. It was written by me and Fundile Mdingi, who also did production on it. The song talks about being played (cheated on). I think we’ve all been in relationships at some point in our lives where we have loved someone and that love has not been returned in the way we expected no matter how hard we tried.…

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‘Symptoms are usually your body talking to you, saying “Pay attention’ BLEEDING DURING SEX Q My girlfriend of two years bleeds during sex, and it’s affecting her in a bad way. Earlier this year she saw a gynaecologist and was told she had a cyst. She took meds and we abstained for a while, but now the bleeding is back during sex. We really don’t know what to do now. ANONYMOUS, E-MAIL A Bleeding during sex is usually a symptom of cervical cancer. Your girlfriend should go for a pap smear to rule out any growths. It’s unlikely that other inflammatory conditions or infections will present as bleeding during sex. Aside from traumatic injury, broadly speaking, in medicine we deal with only three abnormalities: inflammatory conditions, infections, and new growths…

BENEATH her gracious exterior lie nerves of steel. A good thing too: as a Senior Finance Manager/Chartered Accountant at a major agency, Gratitude Ramphaka (36) needs to be able to keep her cool. She works in the Research and Development Department at Armscor, the arms acquisition agency of the SA Department of Defence. Gratitude’s duties are quite broad. “My responsibilities include financial reporting, driving sustainability initiatives and the growth of the Research and Development unit” she explains. “I manage the Department’s financial and business risks, the policies and procedures in the finance business unit and I ensure compliance thereto, budget management and asset management” In this role, her span of control covers a team of 22. A TYPICAL DAY I work with my immediate team and other staff from various…

LEO 22 JUL – 22 AUG It’s a week to let your creative juices flow, channelling them into your professional life or leisure time. Putting heart and soul into work-related ventures will not only yield results but also earn you due recognition. Latent artistic talents can be awakened with great success, so you might want to do something proactive about developing your creative skills. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 42, 1, 47, 4, 36, 26 LEO AT HOME: Likes to wear the trousers. Makes for a parent who encourages and inspires their children. Likes a luxurious house and a pampered lifestyle. A Leo child wants to be the centre of attention. Is the drama queen of the family. The Leo child wants their parents to be proud of them. Home is a…

SHAME ON THE SABC THE MORE things change, the more they stay the same – if the turmoil at the SABC is anything to go by (‘I don’t listen to the noise’, 21 July). The apartheid regime was known for their strong censorship and suppression of information to keep the masses in the dark about what was going on in the country. Surprise, surprise! The same thing is happening now. The ANC’s efforts to gag opposition parties sound very much like those of the National Party’s in the past. How is it that SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng and his board could suspend journalists who were only trying to do their jobs? The very same journalists who were awarded the Nat Nakasa Journalism Award for upholding their integrity and freedom of…

YOU NAME it, she’s overcome it. She’s been called names, been accused of being a bad singer, been told people hate her laugh, and even been a victim of cyberbullying. Yet Metro FM DJ, Idols SA judge, singer, songwriter and businesswoman Unathi Msengana’s star continues to shine bright. We caught up with her in Ballito, Durban, for an exclusive interview and a look behind the scenes of her new video for Sonini, the hit single she recorded with DJ Merlon on his debut album, Original Copy. Anyone who has seen her on Idols SA or heard her on her Metro FM show The First Avenue, is familiar with her infectious laugh. It’s the first sound that greets us when we meet her. “I am so excited about the song and…

HOW AWESOME is it that hair extensions now match your natural hair? But we all know there are different kinds of “natural” hair types, because we’re all unique. You might think all Curly Sues face the same challenges, but you’re wrong: there are four common curl types: 3C, 4A, 4B and 4C. Here is a breakdown of the different kinds of curly hair. 3C CURL PATTERN: Thick, spiral curls that resemble a tight corkscrew. This type of curl is great because it’s less likely to shrink compared to other curl types. The most important thing to remember is this type of hair frizzes easily, so you need to constantly use sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner. It’s less harsh than normal shampoo and won’t dry out your hair. This type of curl…

STYLE EGGS BENEDICT BURGER Eggs Benedict is an American breakfast dish that consists of an English muffin topped with bacon, a poached egg and hollandaise sauce. We change it into a burger. PREPARATION: 20 MIN COOKING: 20 MIN SERVES 4 HOLLANDAISE SAUCE 2 egg yolks 1 ml (¼ tsp) Dijon mustard 80 g butter, melted 5 ml (1 tsp) white wine vinegar salt and pepper, to taste PATTY 600 g beef mince 1 onion, grated 1 egg 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil POACHED EGGS 2,5 ml (½ tsp) white wine vinegar 4 eggs 2 burger buns, sliced in half 1 ripe avocado, sliced 1 HOLLANDAISE SAUCE Put the egg yolks in a heatproof bowl over a small pan of gently simmering water. Add the mustard and whisk. Whisking constantly, add…

‘Orgasming too quickly is very common if couples have sex infrequently’ SHE WON’T MAKE LOVE TO ME Q I’ve been dating my woman for seven years now. She got pregnant two months after we met and our sex life hasn’t been the same since she gave birth. I thought it was temporary but she still doesn’t want to have sex with me, and she doesn’t want to talk about it. I love her and want to help her. M LEKGORO A You’ve been in a relationship with your partner for seven years, but unfortunately, you haven’t had much of a functional, healthy, sexual relationship. You might both want to see a doctor or a therapist together to see if you can get to the bottom of your woman’s aversion to…

DO NOT lose the battle by conforming to the standards of this world. In our modern world, where everything is exposed and tested, it seems that standards in our society have shifted from God’s orginal purpose. It’s important that we as believers do not find ourselves lost and compromised in the maze called life. We need to correct some misconceptions in the minds of present-day Christians, so we might set some people free. For the battle or challenge in life is not relational, nor is it financial, emotional, political, social or historical. Many believers are pursuing agendas that are meaningful and relevant, but are they the will of God or are they just their own passions influenced by circumstance and surroundings? Christ revealed this to us in His early days…

VIRGO 23 Aug – 22 Sep Your planet, Mercury, moves into your sign this week, enhancing your analytical side. You’re well-organised and can make progress in your day-to-day life or at work. But you may fall prey to fault-finding, which could damage relationships. Ttry to soften your gaze when looking at others. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 39, 40, 27, 17, 21, 2 LIBRA 23 Sep – 22 Oct This is a week to fulfil social needs. Your circle of friends is a source of entertainment, brings balance and is part of your support system. It’s a great week to sustain friendships, so get the ball rolling, make suggestions and initiate activities. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 49, 32, 26, 18, 9, 34 SCORPIO 23 Oct – 21 Nov Your planet, Mars, moves back…

STINGY A man says to his friend: “I bought my wife this diamond ring.” The friends asks: “Didn’t she want a Jeep?” “Yes, but where am I going to get a fake Jeep?” GUESSING GAME A poet and scientist are travelling together on a plane. The scientist is bored and says to the poet: “Hey, you, do you want to play a game? I’ll ask you a question, and if you get it wrong, you give me R5. Then, you ask me a question, and if I can’t answer it, I’ll give you R5.” The poet thinks about this for a moment, but he decides against it, seeing that the scientist is obviously a very bright man. He politely turns down the offer. The scientist, who is really bored, tries…

BLACK Coffee is the talk of the town – not just here in Mzansi but in Tinseltown, too. After making history as the first South African artist to win a sought-after Black Entertainment Television (BET) Award, the house deejay announced he’s working on a song with Alicia Keys and another with Sean “Diddy” Combs. But don’t think he’s going to sit back and relax now that he’s arrived. “For me, this is just the beginning,” he says. “I feel like I haven’t done much.” Oh but you have . . . COLLAB KING He has five critically acclaimed albums. The most recent, Pieces of Me, features Nakhane Touré, Portia Monique, NaakMusiQ (BELOW) and M.Que among others – and has received a major thumbs up from Swizz Beatz. “This new Black…

‘Just being in the same room as the Queen was humbling enough’ IT WAS a nerve-wracking moment for her. Her heart raced as her name was called out, in front of all the dignitaries who graced the important occasion. She stood in silent awe – after all, it’s not every day a young girl from the dusty streets of Langa township near Cape Town gets to rub shoulders with the who’s who of British royalty. For 20-year-old Lethabo Letube, 23 June this year is a day she will never forget. She was one of about 60 people from 45 countries who were honoured by Queen Elizabeth II with a Queen’s Young Leaders award at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London. It was an extremely prestigious way to recognise her…

CAREER STATS Name: Serena Jameka Williams Country: USA Age: 34 (born 26 September 1981) Height: 1,75 m Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) Career record: Won 768; lost 127 Highest ranking: No .1 NUMBER OF OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALS: One in women’s singles and three with sister Venus Williams in women’s doubles tennis. THE SLAMS Her total of 22 Grand Slam singles titles is tied with Steffi Graf for the most in the Open era. WHEN Serena Williams held aloft the gleaming trophy on Centre Court, victory had never been sweeter. As the 2016 Wimbledon champion, the American tennis star has tied former player Steffi Graf ’s record of 22 Grand Slam titles. A star-studded crowd was there to watch her win, including Jay Z and Beyoncé, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres and…

DESIGNER suits and gowns were the order of the evening at the recent glitzy and glamorous YOU Spectacular Awards. Held at the plush Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, local celebrities came in their droves to celebrate DRUM’s sister publication’s prestigious ceremony. BONANG MATHEBA stole the show when she snatched most of the gongs in almost every category she was nominated in. “It’s an honour to be nominated and to win – it’s actually quite amazing,” she gushed. It wasn’t long before Queen B went back on stage, this time with her rapper boyfriend, AKA, to accept an award for Mzansi’s Favourite Couple. Seasoned actor VUSI KUNENE, who reprised his Generations role this year, took home the Favourite Actor Award. He modestly denied that his character, Jack Mabaso, had something to do…

CELEBRITIES such as MANAKA RANAKA contributed their time and services to the Vosloorus Society for the Care of the Aged on Mandela Day. This was Generations: The Legacy and Muvhango’s contribution towards the 67 minutes initiative on Madiba Day. They cleaned the home and contributed groceries to assist the understaffed and ill­resourced old­age home. The old­age home faces many problems and constraints and not all of them can be solved by Government alone. For instance, the home’s laundry machines needed to be replaced and as a result, it’s a challenge to keep up with the laundry, especially washing blankets during winter. The organisers appealed to all invitees to join hands in raising the necessary funds towards the purchase of 10 washing machines for the home. “I think it’s important not…

BEING a rising star doesn’t guarantee you any favours – just ask LESLIE JONES. The Ghostbusters actress recently called out designers for not being willing to dress her for the red carpet premiere of the film. The 48-year-old says two designers dropped her at the last minute. “I’m not trying to say that . . . ‘I’m a star’ or anything like that. But it’s a big movie. And real talk: I want to look nice,” she said before designer Christian Siriano saved the day by creating a stunning floor-length red dress inspired by the one Julia Roberts wore in Pretty Woman. Christian, who is known for dressing women of all sizes, summed it up nicely when he said: “We should just try to make every woman feel great about…

HE’LL WALK down the aisle to marry his long-time girlfriend next month and judging by these holiday snaps, he’s been working hard to look good on his big day. Comedian KEVIN HART was spotted in Mexico celebrating his 37th birthday with his fiancée, ENIKO PARRISH. While all eyes were on the 31-year-old as she frolicked around in striking two-piece swimsuits, we couldn’t help notice Kev’s rock-hard abs peeping out as he lounged on a sunbed near a pool at their Cancun resort. He credits his hot bod to daily workouts and eating healthily. The Central Intelligence star does a combination of workouts at least six times a week. “The mental exercise that you go through as well as the physical is so well worth the results because every day you’re…

 FASTEN your seatbelts, ladies: internet sensation “Grandpa bae” is coming to Mzansi! ‘Young men, instead of hating, wake up and go to the gym. I am all yours, ladies’ IRVIN RANDLE became an overnight celeb after a series of his social media pictures went viral, earning him the nickname “Grandpa bae”. The Texan teacher set tongues wagging (and drooling) thanks to his striking good looks, well-groomed appearance and toned body – not bad for a 54-year-old! “I’ve always dressed like this. I’ve just been wearing things a little tighter, that’s all,” the grandfather says of his instant fame. The dapper granddaddy will be in Durban in November as a guest of the Essence Festival, which presents international performers and speakers for expert talks and discussions on a variety of subjects…

OUR SISTER publication YOU Magazine’s annual YOU Spectacular Awards was once again a hit. Even though hot couple Bonang Matheba and AKA cleaned up at the event, other stars showed off their designer gowns and enviable tastes on the red carpet. Designers to the stars, Quiteria & George dressed actresses DINEO MOEKETSI, BOITY THULO and THANDO THABETHE among others. Dineo smouldered in her beaded purple mermaid gown with very daring, low­cut neckline. The dress of 5FM’s Thando was remarkably similar in style and colour and bang on trend. Club 808’s Boity shone in her gold number with matching hair and smoky make­up. We also loved AMANDA DU­PONT, KGOMOTSO CHRISTOPHER and THEMBI SEETE’s looks. Amanda opted for old­Hollywood glam in her Anél Botha Couture gown with feathery accessories. Thembi, arguably one…