Innholdsfortegnelse for 17-May-18 i Drum English

MARVELLOUS MOMS LAST week we showcased pretty gifts for Mom and easy meals you can prepare – and this week we bask in the happiness of some of the mothers in this issue. Dineo Moeketsi and her mother, KG, are just too cute in our story on page 12. And how fabulous does David Tlale’s mom, Joyce, look in his creations on page 16? Other moms are in the news too – the woman who’ll reportedly become the seventh Mrs Zuma gave birth to the former president’s child recently and we spoke to her father about this recent revelation and the upcoming nuptials (page 8). But for one mother this will be another sad Mother’s Day – Karabo Mokoena’s mom is still reeling from the death of her daughter just…

‘My daughter was a virgin and Zuma took her virginity’ IT’S the most talked about union of the year: one of the most powerful politicians in South Africa is set to wed a young maiden who was a staunch promoter of virginity testing – after she gave birth to his secret love child. Jacob Zuma is a well-known practising polygamist, yet tongues are wagging because the former father of the nation is 50 years older than his rumoured fiancée, Nonkanyiso Conco. Their relationship recently came to light when Nonkanyiso (26) confirmed she had given birth to Zuma’s son, Sakhumuzi Zuma, on his 76th birthday in April. South Africans were still shocked at what is believed to be the birth of the former statesman’s 23rd child when the next bombshell dropped:…

‘He can spend the next 32 years in prison with his lies’ IT WAS so quiet she could hear her heart beat. On Thursday, 3 May, the South Gauteng High Court was packed to the rafters with people, but as the judge delivered his sentence a deafening silence descended on the courtroom. It’s been a year since Karabo Mokoena (22) was tragically killed by her lover, Sandile Mantsoe (29), and her sister, Bontle, couldn’t wait for justice to finally be served. The courtroom erupted in applause when acting judge Peet Johnson sentenced the forex trader to 32 years in prison, but no one was happier than Bontle. The sisters were like two peas in a pod, sharing a bedroom and telling each other everything. She was devastated when Karabo’s charred…

HIS neck and wrist ache but he doesn’t slow down. His hand moves deftly across the white A3 page, the blue ink flowing to create an image where there was nothing but white space before. Artists all have a distinctive style and Themba Mkhangeli (23) is no exception – except his startlingly expressive portraits are created entirely with ballpoint pens. Ballpoint is not an easy medium to work with and it’s nothing short of amazing to see the level of detail, and light and shade Themba can get out of this ink-filled tube. In fact, he’s become so good at it one of his works recently fetched a handsome R17 000. Themba is now preparing for his first solo exhibition and sometimes can’t believe he’s come this far. It’s been…

FOR HER BRIGHT Winter doesn’t have to be dull and dark – add colour to your wardrobe with vibrant, bold knits that make a statement. POLO NECK A polo neck is versatile and ideal for layering. Invest in a chunky one that adds an instant edge to your look. EMBELLISHED Take a jersey from daywear to evening chic with glam detailling and bejewelled effects. CARDIGAN For a feminine touch, wear a short, belted cardigan with a skirt and statement boots. For a more casual look, wear a long cardigan with a maxidress, tights and sneakers. FOR HIM CARDIGAN This should be a staple in a man’s wardrobe. Wear it with a casual T-shirt for a relaxed look or with a button-up shirt to be more formal. POLONECK This is a…

ALIVE AND KICKING A group of young women decides to arrange a camp trip with their mothers-in-law, hoping this will help them get to know and understand one another better. They hire two buses: one for the mothers-in-law and the other for themselves. Unfortunately the bus the mothers-in-law is travelling in is involved in an accident and all the passengers die on the spot. The daughters-in-law shed a few tears – except for one who wails uncontrollably. Her friend says, “I didn’t realise you were so close to your mother-in-law.” “No, we were not close at all,” the weeping woman says. “Then why are you crying so hard?” the friend asks. “She missed the bus!” FLIPPING DECISIONS A girl reports for her final exam. She takes her seat in the…

Kanye West is back with a bang, promising to release two albums next month, and he’ll be producing for several other artists over the next few weeks too. His follow up to 2016’s The Life of Pablo will be a seven-track album due out on 1 June, he tweeted, adding that a collab with Kid Cudi would be released on 8 June, and “it’s called Kids See Ghost. That’s the name of our group.” Back in 2016 Yeezy said his next album would be titled Turbo Grafx 16, a nod to “one of my favourite gaming systems when I was a kid,” but it’s unclear if that will still be the title. On the producing side, he’s helming music for Pusha T, Nas and Teyana Taylor – all set to…

So it’s almost halfway through the year and you’re nowhere near fulfilling that New Year’s resolution to read more. Whether it’s a thriller, political analysis, romance or biography – you haven’t picked up even one. But it’s never too late to get started and DRUM’s got your back! Here are five page-turner suggestions to get you in the mood to clear your bedside table. TSK-TSK: THE STORY OF A CHILD AT LARGE BY SUZAN HACKNEY (JONATHAN BALL) R410* When Suzan is adopted by a well-to-do Pietermaritzburg family in the late 1960s, she’s set on a collision course with her adoptive mother and polite society. As a ward of the state, Suzan fights to survive in the world of drugs and prostitution. THE MADIBA APPRECIATION CLUB: A CHEF’S STORY BY BRETT…

TAU ON TOP He’s the man Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane believes should be named the player of the season. But even if he doesn’t get the coveted accolade, PERCY TAU has something else to celebrate. The Sundowns forward as been listed as one of the world’s most influential football players by World Soccer Magazine. His team tweeted, “Not only has Percy taken the Absa Premiership by storm, he is now also taking world football head on! Here he is listed in the 500 most important players on the planet!” Halala, Tau! CASTER DOES IT AGAIN What controversy? It was business as usual for SA athletics’ golden girl CASTER SEMENYA when she broke the South African 1 500m record at the IAAF Diamond League. She became the first SA woman…

VIOLA DAVIS ‘I was feeling myself during this shoot’ wrote the Oscar-winning actress. LAVERNE COX The actress posted this pic from 2007 and wrote: ‘After @candiscayne made history and became the first openly trans actor to have a recurring role on a prime time TV show I said to myself this is our time’ WILL SMITH When this Bad Boy was still a Fresh Prince. ‘Yo . . . The Single Earring was the TRUTH!’ NATHALIE EMMANUEL The Game of Thrones and The Fate of the Furious star posted this pic from when she was just 10 years old and had landed her first role in the West End version of The Lion King. ‘Before braces, before tweezers, before my hair only grew out and still grew down . .…

ONE can’t deny there’s nobility in serving others, but people should take care of themselves first before taking care of others. I used to sacrifice a huge chunk of my time for other people with little concern for myself. Some of them, who regard themselves as successful today, now badmouth me – forgetting the help I’d offered them. As Eleanor Roosevelt said, “No one can make you feel inferior, except with your permission.” The lessons I learnt from a handful of rotten individuals has made me wiser and made me apply Eleanor’s words in my everyday living. If you allow people to take advantage of you because you want to be liked and feel appreciated, chances are you’ll end up being exploited and even lose things you value. Rather than…

TO THE outside world he’s an acclaimed fashion designer with a global brand, a maverick who does things his way – and too bad if you don’t like it. To fans of The Intern by David Tlale – a TV show that follows 12 contestants on their journey to become his next intern – he’s a hard-to-please businessman with a core of steel who rarely cracks a smile. But to the most important person in his life, he’s just a grown-up version of the kid she raised in Vosloorus – the boy scout, the primary school prefect, the child who always loved to dress up. Joyce Tlale is the woman behind one of the most exciting fashion talents to come out of South Africa and he’ll forever be grateful to…

EASIER TWO-INGREDIENT CARAMEL FUDGE When I was about 11 I made fudge almost every weekend. The first few times I had fun but I soon realised it was more effort than it was worth, so I stopped. Here’s a quick and almost effortless recipe. MAKES ABOUT 24 SQUARES PREPARATION: 2 MIN COOKING 2 MIN CHILLING: 3 HR 1 can (360g) Caramel Treat 450g white chocolate, broken into squares pinch of salt icing sugar, to sprinkle Grease a 21x16cm square pan that’s 4cm deep and line with baking paper. 1 Combine the Caramel Treat and chocolate in a microwaveable bowl and microwave for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. 2 Add salt to taste. 3 Spoon the mixture into the prepared…

I CAN’T STOP HURTING HIM Q I’m 18 and in a relationship with a really nice guy. He gives me everything I want and he always makes sure I’m happy. The problem is he brings out the worst in me. It doesn’t make sense, but when I’m with him I’m impatient, angry and demanding. We’ve been together for two years and when I met him I’d had some problems with my parents so I was very emotional. He helped me but I think I’m now hurting him because it’s so easy. I don’t want to be cruel and I’m thinking of leaving him so I don’t hurt him anymore. But I also don’t want to break up with him – I just don’t know how to behave when I’m with…

YOU’VE just started working – and now you have to face the reality of paying back a study loan. Many students don’t realise just how much it’s going to cost them when they start working one day. In most cases the interest and admin fees on their loans 1 FIND OUT WHEN YOU HAVE TO START PAYING IT OFF Financiers usually allow a grace period before you have to start paying back to give you time to find a job. This period varies between institutions but is usually between six and 12 months, or until you’ve completed an internship or community service. The interest on the loan has to be paid but the full repayments kick in only once you start earning a salary. If you fail to find a…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Mrekza isn’t ready to forgive and forget. Brandon pops the question. Nandi (BRENDA MHLONGO) takes control of her life. Gog’ Flo isn’t happy when Getty uses her kitchen as a waiting room. Jack discovers his office has been bugged. Lucy’s sister insults her man. Zoe isn’t happy to hear Brandon is dating again. ISIDINGO When no customers show up at the salon Lerato realises she might have caused the end of her own business. Mayor Nolwazi visits the hotel. Kgothalo (KATLEGO DANKE) tries to convince her mother to be wary of Lincoln. Lerato and Lalage have a falling out. Lincoln apologises to Kgothalo and Mma-Kgosi. Lalage quits her job at the hotel. SCANDAL! A father and son decide to work out a way to move forward. A…

KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE *** ACTION COMEDY. 2017. 142 MIN. 16DLV. This sequel to 2014’s Kingsman: The Secret Service is every bit as entertaining as the original madcap spy caper, but you needn’t have seen the first film to enjoy this one. No one takes themselves too seriously in this tongue-in-cheek flick – which is refreshing – but be warned, the level of guts and gore can be a bit much to stomach. This time Eggsy (TARON EGERTON) and Merlin (Mark Strong) are forced to flee London for the USA after their headquarters is destroyed. They team up with their American counterparts, the Statesmen, to battle a common, world-threatening enemy.…

FOR more than 20 years he’s managed to duck and dive as sordid allegations of underage sex, depravity, porn, abuse and sex cults were hurled at him. He’s been settling lawsuits since the mid-’90s yet no charges have stuck to Mr Teflon of the music industry. But a tsunami of trouble could well be heading R Kelly’s way now. The 51-year-old R&B star is facing the full force of the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, which have gained momentum following the outing of Hollywood big shot Harvey Weinstein as a sex pest. Emboldened by the recent conviction of Bill Cosby on three counts of aggravated sexual assault, the Women of Color (WOC) group within Time’s Up has Kelly squarely in their crosshairs. Calling the Cosby judgment “just the start”, the…

There was little love lost between Arsène Wenger and Fergie. The rivalry escalated with Pizzagate in 2004 and was followed by five years of tension. “That day created a division between us,” Fergie wrote in his autobiography. “The wound wasn’t fully healed until the Champions League semifinal in 2009, when Arsene invited us into his room after the game and congratulated us.” José Mourinho There are few who haven’t been sucked into a war of words with the former Chelsea manager, and Wenger is no exception. In 2005 the self-proclaimed Special One declared Wenger “a voyeur” who was “obsessed” with the Blues. Wenger fired back: “I find it out of order, disconnected with reality and disrespectful.” Mourinho eventually apologised, which Wenger accepted – but Mourinho shattered their precarious truce in…

SIYAKHA’S HAIR AFFAIR SHE’S making waves on the gospel scene but it’s her hair that’s really turning heads. Whether she’s rocking cornrows or weaves, 25-year-old singer SIYAKHA KHITHA certainly looks stunning. The Joyous Celebration member gives us the lowdown on her hair inspiration. What’s your go-to hairstyle? I love many different styles – braids, weaves or plaits – but I love the short bob the most. The hair disaster you learnt from? I once dyed my hair maroon and went to the salon the following day to style my bob cut. I made the mistake of not telling the stylist I’d dyed my hair and when I heard her speaking in a different language after she applied relaxer to my hair, I knew there was something horribly wrong. My hair…

Actress Nambitha Mpumlwana has set the record straight on her finances, saying she isn’t broke, despite claims by her friends that she’s down and out. DRUM readers weighed in on the drama. Hands off ! Even if she was broke, what’s wrong with that? It happens to all of us. NOZUKO SIDAL We cannot all be Patrice Motsepe! NEVERDIE KUMAYA Why do some people find it appropriate to run to the media when others are broke? This is emotional abuse. SIMPSON MAANDA Some people are serving the devil. How can they celebrate a person’s downfall? BONGY MASEKO We weren’t put in this world to be rich. Whatever your situation, accept it and move on. You don’t owe anyone anything. ERIC NQOBILE NGWENYA Her friends are obviously trying to pull her…

‘I am no different to any other mom’ SHE’S been told she can’t act, can’t sing, that she’s too thin, not thin enough . . . Showbiz is a dog-eat-dog world and you need to develop a thick skin pretty quickly if you’re going to survive it.Luckily for Dineo Moeketsi (28), she has a cheerleader propping her up all the way: her mom, veteran radio and TV presenter Kgomotso “KG” Moeketsi (47), who helps her rise above the industry’s challenges. Which is why Mother’s Day is such an important day to her – and for Kgomotso. Her grandmother, who defied the odds by becoming an independent businesswoman during apartheid, raised her own daughter to know the value of hard work and the indomitable strength of women. And while Kgomotso’s gogo…

HOW do you say goodbye to a child you haven’t laid to rest but who’s presumably no more? This is the question that consumes 23-year-old Kaylah Mentoor’s every waking moment and haunts her dreams. But unlike the parents of baby Eden Laird, who was recently found unharmed after being kidnapped in Brackendowns, Alberton, Gauteng, she’s had no happy ending. It’s been more than two months since her son, Liyaqat Akeem – or Lee as everyone calls him – vanished without a trace from their home in Roodepoort, Joburg. Police believe the three-year-old has been murdered despite no body being found – and rubbing salt into Kaylah’s wounds is the fact the man who’s been arrested is the person she loved and trusted with her little boy. Onke Mashinini (29) is…

SWEETCORN FRITTERS WITH BACON AND HONEY These fritters are delicious for breakfast, as a snack, or as a side dish. MAKES 12-14 FRITTERS PREPARATION: 10 MIN CHILLING: 30 MIN COOKING: 15 MIN FRITTERS 250ml (1c) cake flour 5ml (1t) baking powder pinch of salt 2 spring onions, chopped 100g cheddar cheese, grated 1 egg 125ml (½c) milk 1 can (410g) whole kernel corn, drained a little oil for frying TO SERVE 200g streaky bacon, fried until crispy honey for drizzling extra mealie kernels fresh basil 1 FRITTERS Lightly mix the flour, baking powder, salt, spring onions and cheese in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the middle of the mixture. 2 Mix the egg, milk and corn kernels in another bowl. Pour the mixture into the middle of the…

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GOT BUNS, HON? Looking for jeans that flatter and fit perfectly in all the right places? Ackermans’ new Tango Denim range gives the extra lift you need, thanks to a new improved curved seam that hugs all your curves, beautifully. These jeans are supportive, help you look slimmer and lift your bottom with the ultimate “push-up” effect. Priced from R129,95 to R199,95, they’re available at selected Ackermans stores. BLACK IS THE NEW BRICK Not all bricks are created equal. Drawing inspiration from global architectural trends, the new Black Brick range offers high-quality, low-maintenance solutions for your home. Corobrik products offer exceptional quality and variety – and the latest range is no exception. Create an accent wall for the ultimate wow factor or experiment with a fresh new look. Go to…

FAMOUS TAURUS WARREN MASEMOLA 18 MAY AUBREY POO 17 MAY KARRUECHE TRAN 17 MAY ANELE MDODA 19 MAY GRACE JONES 19 MAY LEBO M 20 MAY PREFERENCES AND PET HATES Having the status quo changed is a pet hate. The Bull hates being hurried. Taurus has an aversion to uncertainty. Living in comfort is first choice. Taurus prefers a calm and serene environment. Material security is a preference, if not an essential. The Bull has a penchant for beautiful possessions. TAURUS 20 APR – 20 MAY With the sun’s journey in your sign coming to an end, it’s time to make hay while it shines. Whether you want to attract a special person, a lucrative project, wish to improve your physique or your bank balance, try to get the ball…

KIRBY STAR ALLIES NINTENDO SWITCH The pink puffballs’ first outing on the Switch is a fun little romp. But while the game has some interesting ideas, none of them really push the series forward. The overall game, as well as each individual level, is also on the short side. Short levels lead to an overabundance of loading screens which interrupt the action – never really letting the player get into the flow of the game. You just can’t shake the feeling that it’s all been done before, leaving the game feeling too familiar to really feel new.…

 Took leave of his senses? ‘You hear about slavery for 400 years. That sounds like a choice’ KANYE WEST Took internet trolling to a new level? Got us all worked up into a froth to hear what else he could possibly have to say on his new album? On slavery Two weeks ago Ye was fist-bumping controversial US president Donald Trump on Twitter. But if you thought he couldn’t top that, you haven’t heard his interview with TMZ in which he described slavery as “a choice”. In a rambling monologue, Kanye had this to say: “You hear about slavery for 400 years. For 400 years? That sounds like a choice,” he said. “Like, that was there for 400 years and it’s all of y’all? It’s like, we’re mentally in prison.…