Innholdsfortegnelse for 2-Aug-18 i Drum English

STUCK IN HOUSING LIMBO SOPHIE Seakamela is 83 years old. All she wants before she dies is to live in her own home instead of the dilapidated dwelling in which she lives – it’s barely fit to be called a shack. It’s been 18 long years since she first handed in her application for social housing and this heartbroken gogo fears her greatest wish will never come true. “Feeling ignored, unloved and uncared for is the most terrible poverty,” she says. It is a tragedy and a travesty that there are so many of our fellow South Africans who live like this . . . waiting, waiting, waiting. While some government ministers squabble about the state of their state-sponsored mansions, people like Ma Sophie hang onto the very last bits…

Unwind with 117 great brain games in the first issue of DRUM Puzzles (R32)! This magazine is perfect for puzzle lovers of any skill level – beginners and experts. Solve classic crosswords and arrow puzzles, crack codebreakers, have a go at spot the difference with celeb pictures, become the master of sudoku and more! The solutions are included at the back of the magazine. DRUM Word Search (R42) offers hours of word-search fun. Sift through a maze of letters for hidden words in 101 great puzzles. Puzzles are grouped in themes and there’s a section for kids that will help expand their vocabulary with themes such as animals, superheroes and more. Get your copy in stores or order from Johan Terblanche at johan.terblanche@media24.com  or 021-406-4962.…

SHE will never forget the day she found out. She’d just grown used to the idea of being pregnant when nurses at the clinic told her she wasn’t just having one baby – she was having four. “Are you sure?” she asked, stunned. “Four children?” Yes, she was told, growing inside her was a perfect set of quadruplets. For Inga Mafenuka, it was a major shock – she hadn’t even been planning for one baby, let alone four. But nature has a way of catching us off guard sometimes. And on 6 July the new mom gave birth to four tiny babies – two boys and two girls – and is still having to pinch herself to make sure she isn’t dreaming. “I’m still getting used to it all,” Inga…

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TICKLED PINK Subtle touches of pink will pop beautifully in a room with a grey colour pallet. Don’t mix and match too many large items in different shades of pink, rather add interest with patterns or textures. MIX AND MATCH Choose one item with an extravagant pattern but keep the rest quite plain and simple. YOUR CHOICE Be selective with your picks and keep them personal. When it comes to smaller items you can use different shades of pink to add contrast to your room.…

MY DEEP REGRET Q I fell in love with a girl eight years ago and she was very much in love with me too. We were together for two years but things became complicated and the relationship didn’t last. Part of the problem was she was sexually abused by her dad. He was a dangerous man and neither of us was brave enough to do anything about it. I thought about reporting the abuse but I was scared for my life and didn’t believe the police could help so we just ignored it. Now I think about this a lot and feel guilty. I was only 18 but I feel I should have done more to help this girl. Is there anything I can do now? FEELING GUILTY, EMAIL A…

LEO 22 JUL – 22 AUG As a Leo, chances are you like to look your best. It’s a week to pay attention to your appearance, meaning not only your looks, but also your body. You may want to take stock of your physique and, if winter weather has made you a bit flabby, try to get back into shape. You may also want to consider a make-over and updating your wardrobe. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 51, 4, 35, 44, 33, 10 VIRGO 23 Aug – 22 Sep If you’re a true Virgo you probably like to help others, preferably without much fanfare and pomp. This seems to be a week with ample opportunities for behind the scenes deeds of kindness. A friend may want some practical help, someone close will…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Mazwi (MUSA NGEMA) tells his wife how he really feels. Okuhle reveals her plans for the future. Mrekza desperately tries to convince himself he’s moved on. Sphe isn’t happy to hear her ex is moving on. Smanga sets his sights on the Moroka throne. Gog’ Flo is worried about Cosmo. Wandile is there for Mazwi in his hour of need. SCANDAL! A homecoming causes joy in some and deep suspicion in others. Phindile makes a shocking discovery. A young woman burns the candle at both ends but is optimistic her new arrangement will work. Hlengiwe’s (NUNU KHUMALO) stress over her financial burdens and her family’s lack of gratitude cause her to lash out at another journalist. ISIDINGO Nina threatens to make trouble for Lincoln should her name…

TENNIS WORLD TOUR *** PLAYSTATION 4, XBOX ONE Tennis simulation games have been few and far between. The last notable release in the genre, Top Spin 4, came out nearly eight years ago. Gamers are ready for a quality tennis simulation to fill the void but Tennis World Tour is not that game. It’s a passable simulation, which at best feels like it could have done with some more time in development to smooth over the graphics, bolster the game-mode offerings, and tweak the gameplay itself. It’s not a bad game but it’s an extremely average one that doesn’t offer players any reason to come back for more. The game’s career mode offers some moments of fun but there is very little replay value.…

AN AMERICAN MARRIAGE BY TAYARI JONES (VINTAGE) R329* We often hear of the problems in law enforcement in the USA – black people being shot by police officers without cause or being judged more harshly by the law than other races. This is the issue Tayari explores in this novel. Newlyweds Roy and Celestial are the embodiment of the American Dream. He’s a young executive and she’s an artist on the brink of an exciting career. As they settle into their life it's suddenly ripped apart: Roy is arrested and sentenced to 12 years in prison for a crime Celestial knows he didn’t commit. The story is told through the experience of the three main characters – Roy, Celestial and her childhood friend Andre – and their emotions and heartbreak…

WITHOUT her grubby vest, shorts and signature kaftan, she’s almost unrecognisable as the woman who was unceremoniously booted off the island of hunger, pain and backstabbing. Palesa Tau now has an unlikely little friend she takes with her wherever she goes: the immunity idol she unwisely chose not to play on Survivor South Africa: Philippines. She perilously believed the island’s resident bully and her frenemy, Tom, when he told her she would not be voted off. However, as viewers now know, he was lying. But when we meet the tall, lean and glamorous Joburg-based radio presenter and voice-over artist soon after her exit, she tells us she has no regrets. Yes, she didn’t walk away with the million-rand prize but a game is a game and she gave it her…

NYATAMA WINS BIG MUSA NYATAMA was the star of the show when he scooped three awards at Orlando Pirates’ end-of-season awards ceremony held in Rivonia recently. Nyatama (30) made 30 appearances for the Buccaneers after joining the side from Bloemfontein Celtic last year. The midfielder, nicknamed Musalinho by coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojević, took the player of the season, the player’s player of the season and the fans’ player of the season awards. The team’s other winners included Augustine Mulenga, who was awarded goal of the season and Luvuyo Memela, who took the golden boot for his five goals. Wayne Sandilands received the golden glove for five clean sheets and Happy Jele took home the chairman’s award. SRI LANKA CRUSHES PROTEAS South Africa’s troubles on the Indian subcontinent continued when they…

CARING and valuing the lives of those in need is one of the tools that can be used to transform our society. Nelson Mandela’s life has been an inspiration to the world. He was the personification of selflessness. He spent 27 years in prison, and he said he spent that time creating in himself what he wanted for South Africa, which is peace, love, reconciliation and harmony. However you chose to commemorate Nelson Mandela Day, know that you helped create a bigger impact than you think. I’m passionate about children and teaching in general. It breaks my heart to see many of them being denied the opportunity to have a normal childhood due to circumstances they find themselves in. I have spent the past three months making toys from simple…

IT’S expected to be the grandest event of the year – one of Mzansi’s most flamboyant celebrities will walk down the aisle to wed the man of his dreams. And with just a few short months to go before their big day, you’d imagine Somizi Mhlongo and his fiancé of five months, Mohale Motaung, would be knee-deep in wedding planning. Instead, the celebrity couple find themselves the centre of a scandal involving a 19-year-old. The teen is reportedly the reason Somizi (45) got into a heated argument with 24-year-old Mohale at a club recently – and why he ditched his fiancé’s birthday party after footing the bill. The saga started with a private message on social media, says Vuyo Pan, the young man accused of having an affair with Mohale…

BEETROOT GRATIN This is a perfect hot side dish with a braai. SERVES 6 AS A SIDE DISH PREPARATION: 25 MIN BAKING: 35 MIN 6 beetroots, cooked 15ml (1T) olive oil 4 leeks, sliced into rings 4 garlic cloves, crushed salt and freshly ground pepper 125ml (½c) cream 60ml (¼c) grated pecorino cheese CRUMBS 1 ciabatta roll, finely crumbled 2,5ml (½t) dried thyme 4 garlic cloves, crushed 30ml (2T) olive oil 10g fresh parsley, chopped Preheat the oven to 200°C. Grease an ovenproof dish with nonstick spray. 1 Peel and slice the beetroots. 2 Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the leeks until soft. Add the garlic and stir-fry for another minute. 3 Spread half the leek mixture in the ovenproof dish, followed by a layer of…

MEGHAN, DUCHESS OF SUSSEX 4 AUGUST BARACK OBAMA 4 AUGUST JESSE WILLIAMS 5 AUGUST SHAKES MASHABA 6 AUGUST CHARLIZE THERON 7 AUGUST MEAGAN GOOD 8 AUGUST LEO: HEALTH, LEISURE AND LIFESTYLE Having fun keeps playful Leo happy and healthy. Creative hobbies fill Leo’s leisure time. Leo shines as the captain of the sports team. With Leo ruling the heart, a healthy lifestyle is important. Leo’s approach is wholehearted, in leisure and pleasure. Indulging in rich food does nothing for Leo’s health. Leo is kitted out with the best brand sporting gear.…

Suffo (MDUDUZI MABASO) tells Mangaliso the truth about his new business associate. Fats gives Glow some bad news. Lerato moves in with Nomalanga but she catches Lerato acting weirdly and does something about it. David comes up with a scheme to take revenge on the Ndlovus and asks Toolkit where his loyalties lie. Fats is sad to leave everything he knows behind but know he must follow through with his plans.…

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Kylie Jenner posted a video with her six-month-old daughter and the internet had plenty to say about Stormi’s ears having been pierced. DRUM readers weighed in . . . There’s nothing wrong with that. I pierced my daughter’s ears when she was less than 12 months too. CAROLINE MAREBANE MANCHI Great job Kylie, here we normally do it when the baby is three months old. MARTHA JOHNSON Mine were pierced at six months, what’s the biggie? ITU MAGS Madness, my daughter was two months old when she had her ears pierced . . . Is it a sin? CYNTHIA MOLEKO If only the internet knew I pierced my baby’s ears at two weeks . . . MMALEFATSHE TLALETSI GANAKGOMO My baby, my rules. Tsk “The internet”! SIQ THANDI…

FOR months they kept us guessing: were they or weren’t they back together? There’d been rumours the former power pair had rekindled their romance but they were keeping it firmly out of the public eye. There were no sneak peeks into their private lives this time round – no happy snaps of the two working out together or hanging out and having fun. Until Itumeleng Khune decided to let the world know how he felt: he had found a keeper. The country’s top goalkeeper nearly broke the internet when he shared a picture of himself on bended knee in front of Sbahle Mpisane, referring to the businesswoman as “future wifey” in his post. The Durban-born fitness fundi says she was taken aback when the Kaizer Chiefs captain and Bafana Bafana…

‘At times I’d pray and ask God to make me wake up as a white girl’ YEARS of self-loathing, plenty of broken relationships, months of dabbling in drugs and alcohol and an abortion – this is what she went through before she learnt to love herself. These days she knows her black skin is beautiful, her culture is wonderful and not all black men will rape and hurt her. Actress and activist Rosie Motene (43) has endured many painful lessons on her journey to discovering her true African self. And it’s this journey she’s sharing in her new memoir, Reclaiming the Soil – a story of how a black woman first processed and then abandoned the things she’d been raised to believe. It’s her life story, Rosie tells us when…

TAYFUN Aras, owner of Turkish restaurant Anatoli in Cape Town, is finally sharing recipes from his birthplace, Ankara, in a new cookbook, Anatoli: Authentic Turkish Cuisine. It includes menu favourites, from easy mezzes, pide (bread) and köfte (meatballs) to baklava and lokma (similar to koeksisters). Thanks to this new book more South Africans now have the chance to try Turkish fare. PAPAZ YAHNISI (Priest’s lamb stew) SERVES ABOUT 8 PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 40-45 MIN 1,5kg lamb rib, cut in 3cm pieces 250ml (1c) red grape vinegar 30ml (2T) tomato paste 20ml (4t) ground allspice 15ml (1T) black peppercorns 10ml (2t) dried crushed chillies 10 bay leaves 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped salt 1kg pickling onions rice, cooked 1 In a large saucepan cook the lamb over high heat in…

KITTED OUT Add flair to your living room with accessories that stick to a specific theme or colour scheme. This room has bursts of colour that stand out against the blue wall. The fur throw, jute basket and overlapping rugs add texture to the area – softening the look and creating a warm and inviting space to lounge in. THEME IT Remember to stick to a colour scheme or theme. Here the patterned pouffe and throw pillow complement each other – they’re both white with a Moroccan pattern. LAYER IT The layered textures here – velvet, patterns and fur – add depth to the space and almost beg you to take a seat. STOCKISTS @HOME 0860-834-834; CORICRAFT 021-508-5200/011-611-8700/031-701-3448; GAME 0861-4263-2273; H&M 086-0690-707; MAKRO 0860-300-999; MRP HOME 0800-212-535; MUSICA 0860-254-257; PAINTSMITHS…

“Prevention is better than cure,” says Dr Thuthukile Goba, a KwaZulu-Natal-based GP. “Most cases of diabetes, particularly type 2, are preventable. It’s vital to live a well-balanced life, including eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruits, getting regular exercise, keeping stress levels low, having regular check-ups and knowing your risk factors. “Don’t delay visiting your local clinic or GP if you have any health concerns so they can make an early diagnosis. Once you’re diagnosed with diabetes, make a commitment to take control. Diabetes isn’t a death sentence – it can be managed and a good quality of life can be maintained if you commit to a healthy and balanced lifestyle.”…

THE SECRET A married couple is celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. At the party everybody wants to know how they’ve managed to stay married for so long in this day and age. The husband responds, “When we got married we came to an agreement: I would make all the major decisions and my wife would make all the minor decisions. And in 60 years of marriage we’ve never needed to make a major decision.” COVERT OPERATION “I’d like to find out how a patient is doing – if she’s getting better, doing as expected or getting worse,” says a woman calling a local hospital. “What is the patient’s name and their room number?” “Ntombi Khumalo in room 302.” “Just a moment. Let me look at her records. Oh yes, Mrs…

ARE you making the most of the benefits your bank offers you? Thanks to technology, you can now do all your banking from the comfort of your home – or while you’re on the go – whether on your phone, tablet or laptop. In addition to going into a branch to do your banking, you can also make the most of self-service banking platforms. Enjoy the convenience of banking anytime, anywhere, without having to visit a branch. Self-service banking makes your life easier by allowing you to transfer money between accounts, check your balances, as well as buy prepaid airtime, data and electricity all off one device. Self-service banking is secure – as the information isn’t stored on your device – but just be sure to keep your PIN and…

PADDINGTON 2 ***** FANTASY COMEDY. 99 MIN. 2017. A. The birthday of Paddington’s aunt is approaching when the bear spies a beautiful book in an antique store and resolves to earn enough money to buy it for her. The book is stolen by actor Phoenix Buchanan (HUGH GRANT), who frames the bear, landing him in jail. It sounds grim but kind-hearted Paddington can turn even hardened criminals into decent people. This feel-good film is the perfect antidote to gloomy feelings and cold weather. – SANDRA VISSER PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING *** SCI-FI. 108 MIN. 2018. 13LV. Giant robots battle giant monsters in this sequel to 2013’s underrated sci-fi spectacle. A charming JOHN BOYEGA leads the cast as Jake Pentecost, a small-time criminal drafted back into the giant-robot-piloting business to lead a…

SIRENS: SEASON ONE *** SHOWMAX Sweet Disney mermaids are nowhere to be found in this freaky supernatural series set in the mermaid-obsessed coastal town of Bristol Cove. In this show they are deadly sea predators with little interest in romancing humans, belting out tunes or enjoying wacky adventures – although there are cheeky Disney gags. Instead a mermaid, Ryn, sprouts legs and sets about wreaking vengeful havoc in the small town, as locals and the military are left reeling.…

WILD and woolly, sleek and shaven, tough and tufty . . . Talk about sweaty locks these days and chances are you’re more likely to be commenting on what a rugby player has on his head than the position he occupies on the pitch. Gone are the days when crew cuts and short back and sides were the order of the day in this game. From Elton Jantjies’ shaved mohawk or Willie Britz’s shock mop, players are clearly using their hair to send a message when they duck and dive and scrum and tackle. But unlike soccer, where many of the guys’ ’dos are designed to show how cool they are, many rugby players cultivate their hairy helmets to “scare off the enemy”, stylist Hannon Bothma, aka the Glam Guru,…

HE WAS one of the heroes of England’s Fifa World Cup campaign – a sparkling player who helped millions believe in the dream: that the trophy would be coming home for the first time in 52 years. It wasn’t to be, of course, and England was sent packing in the semifinals. But one young man returned home with an even brighter future than when he left for Russia. Dele Alli (22) was instrumental in helping his side beat Sweden 2-0 in the quarterfinals, scoring a blistering goal that electrified his nation. Yet in the days and weeks following his triumph more has been made of his private life than the brilliance he’s capable of with his boots. While he was being fêted by fans and praised by sports writers, the…

TREES FOR GUGU HER annual trek to Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania will always be bittersweet for LETSHEGO ZULU. In summiting Africa’s highest peak she’s living what she and her late husband, GUGU, felt so strongly about – adventure, passion and purpose. Visiting the place where he died is tinged with sadness but in the years to come the trees she’s planted there will bring some comfort. “I can go back to climb the mountain 10, 20, 30 times but a tree is something that will live for a 100 years and it’s a different way of honouring my amazing late husband,” she tells us. The 34-year-old planted several trees at the base of the mountain to launch a campaign called Trees4Gugu in collaboration with The Kilimanjaro Project. “It’s a way…

BLING FOR BABY  IT LOOKS like CARDI B and OFFSET’s daughter, Kulture Kiari, will be sleeping like a princess. The rapper has been keeping fans updated on her life as a new mom, with posts about Kulture’s bling cot and doctor’s visits for check-ups. Cardi posted a video on Insta saying she hasn’t hired a nanny yet as she’s enjoying being a mom. “I just want to learn how to be a mom. I want to enjoy every single second of it since I’m going back to work.” She later treated fans to a peek at her baby’s cot, a gorgeous round piece finished in gold and white. “I didn’t want to set the crib up until we moved to our official home, but Offset set it up while I…