Innholdsfortegnelse for 6-Sep-18 i Drum English

IT’S hard to believe it’s been only six months since our new president took over the running of South Africa. It feels like so much has happened – some good, some bad – and a great deal has changed since he was sworn in. But what exactly has President Cyril Ramaphosa achieved in this period? On page 12 Thulani Gqirana takes a look at what worked, what didn’t and what more needs to be done. On a lighter note, don’t miss the gorgeous special hair section we have starting on page 28. And if you find it super useful and inspiring, you’re going to love the new issue of DRUM Hair, which is currently being printed. We’ll keep you posted on where to find it once it’s in stores. Until…

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.…

Everyone grieves differently, says clinical psychologist Tenjiwe Lindiwe Bayi, and removing a wedding band after the death of a spouse is entirely up to the individual. “Many people accept the passing of their partner yet choose to keep their rings, especially if they make the choice to remain single. Others who choose to move on and start another relationship have to consider removing their rings. Some have also chosen to shift their rings from the ring finger to their right hand.” When it comes to dating again after losing a loved one, be guided by your own unique process of healing, she says. “Some people take a month to grieve and some a year or more but being aware of your pain and having the necessary support can speed up…

AS- A kid she’d often go home in tears after another day of being bullied. She wasn’t fair-skinned enough, her hair wasn’t silky enough, she wasn’t pretty enough, her schoolmates would tell her. “They called me an ugly duckling,” Mariechan Luiters recalls. But her grandmother would tell her not to listen to a word. “Once while she was hanging up washing I climbed a tree and said to her, ‘I wish kids would stop making fun of me – I wish I could be as pretty as the flowers on the tree. “And my granny replied, ‘But you are as pretty and one day when you’re older you will blossom like my favourite cherry blossom tree’.” Wise words indeed – because that is exactly what Mariechan did. Those bullies at…

SHE was eight years old when she fell head over heels in love. Stepping into a little-known library at her primary school in Lenasia, Johannesburg, she was spellbound by what she saw: row after row of books, their spines tightly pressed together, the words on the pages almost jumping out and yelling, “Read me! Read me!” Mapule Mohulatsi picked out one book and was soon engrossed in the story of The Frog Prince – and she hasn’t stopped reading since. Mapule, who’s now studying towards her master’s in African literature, has devoured book after book by many a writer since that day in the school library: Roald Dahl, Virginia Woolf, Zakes Mda. Now the 24-year-old Wits University student could soon find her own book on library shelves after writing a…

GREY Rapper Eve’s silver grey hair complements her medium skin tone. The cascading waves frame her oval face shape well. VIOLET Singer Justine Skye’s signature look is violet and black locks that flatter her dark skin. The curls suit her heart-shaped face. BLUE Singer Kelis’ blue colour and upswept curls compliment her medium-light skin tone and square face shape. BLONDE Singer Teyana Taylor’s choppy blonde pixie goes well with her medium skin tone and round face shape. BABY PINK Singer Rita Ora’s pony with dark roots, and baby pink and blonde ends complement her light skin and oval face shape. LIGHT SKIN TONES CHOOSE WARM UNDERTONES If you want a cooler colour, such as lilac, blue or light green, make sure you also have golden-blonde highlights. This adds warmth to…

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WATER WISE Save water by optimising the way you keep your plants hydrated. WINE-BOTTLE WATER SYSTEM Rinse an empty wine bottle thoroughly and remove the label. Fill with water, put the cork back in (make sure it’s secure) then drive a skewer through the cork. Place the bottle bottom-up in your plant pot. The water will slowly trickle out, keeping the soil moist on hot, dry days or if you go away for the weekend. NOT JUST FOR BABY Line the bottom of plant pots with nappies – with the absorbent sides up – before adding potting soil. The nappies will help the soil retain moisture and stop the water from dripping out the bottom. This is particularly useful for hanging baskets and shallow pots. COFFEE BREAK Place a coffee…

VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEP Your planet, Mercury, moves into your sign this week, which could have a positive effect on all areas of your life. Whether you want to make progress with your personal or professional goals, you can rely on a hands-on approach and practical decision-making to win the day. You’re in the running for a worry-free week. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 50, 30, 19, 6, 22, 15 LIBRA 23 SEP – 22 OCT Your planet, Venus, moves into your money horoscope this week, for better and for worse. You could be a money-magnet, whether through attracting advantageous deals and prosperous investments or meeting people who share their financial know-how. It’s, however, also a week when too much spending can cause a serious dent in your pocket. YOUR…

REVERIE SEASON 1 ON SHOWMAX Actress SARAH SHAHI described her new sci-fi series – in which people get to experience a hyper-realistic virtual-reality world where some end up trapped – as Inception meets Alice in Wonderland. Sarah stars as an ex-hostage negotiator, who’s recruited to help rescue people trapped in the virtual worlds they’ve created. But for some people the virtual world is better than their real lives so they choose to stay.…

Tres Johnson After his birth in Missouri, USA, in 2004, doctors warned his parents to prepare for the worst. “They planned to let Tres pass away,” said his mom, Brandy. “But we fought for him. He was alive – that was all that mattered.” Tres has a mild form of diprosopus, is cognitively delayed and suffers seizures but has continued to defy the odds and in June celebrated his 14th birthday. He’s undergone multiple operations to reshape his skull and close his cleft palate. And his seizures have dramatically decreased from 400 to 40 a day. Hope and Faith Howie Nineteen weeks into her pregnancy, Renee Young of Australia discovered her girls would be born with diprosopus and was given the option to terminate the pregnancy. But she and partner…

WHEN he arrives at our offices we have to do a double take. We’re so used to seeing Reeza Hendricks in his green-and-gold Protea’s kit but today he’s dressed in jeans, a crisp white T-shirt and sneakers. Is this really the man who’s been sending cricket fans into a spin with his electrifying batting performances – like the one against Sri Lanka in Kandy recently which saw him reaching the fastest century ever in a debut ODI innings – 102 off just 89 balls? Even though it happened a few weeks ago he can still remember that moment like it was yesterday. “I was really happy,” Reeza (29) tells us. “Generally, I don’t really celebrate but I think I jumped up and punched the air and I was shouting. I…

10 Benni McCarthy’s charges, Cape Town City, defeated Mamelodi Sundowns in the first leg of the MTN8 semifinal. 320 Western Province thrashed the Free State Cheetahs in a cold and wet Currie Cup game in Cape Town. 100 Beauden Barrett broke a 100-year record when he scored four tries during the All Blacks’ 40-12 victory over Australia. Barrett’s tries are a New Zealand record in a match against the Wallabies. 11 Manchester City was held to a draw at Molineux Stadium by the newly promoted Wolves.…

AS A dad I’ve realised my children need me too. Some dads have the misconception that children only need their moms to raise them, but as parents we need to form strong bonds and communicate effectively with our children. But how can you raise your children properly if you’re emotionally distant? We need to develop strong bonds with our children so we can understand their challenges. We must love our children equally and show no preferential treatment. Children are precious gifts from God. But if these beautiful gifts are not wrapped with warm parental love, they may turn to the streets to seek the same love from sugar daddies or sugar mamas. As parents we need to regularly tell our children we love them unconditionally. We need to encourage our…

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YOU often hear horror stories about unruly or difficult tenants, but landlords can also be a thorn in a tenant’s flesh. We debunk a few myths about the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords. MYTH The tenant is responsible for maintenance of the rental property. FACT Most rental agreements have terms and conditions stipulating who’s responsible for what in terms of maintenance and repairs. If not, the Rental Housing Act states that it’s the property owner’s responsibility to ensure the rental property is maintained in a manner suitable to the purposes for which it’s being let. That means the owner has to perform any maintenance necessary to ensure the property can be lived in – for example, replacing broken roof tiles or repairing damp in the walls. The…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Jack (VUSI KUNENE) is happy when things finally seem to work in his favour. Gadaffi’s relief about the B&B caretaker is short-lived. Mazwi is only too happy to help his new best friend. Tau starts to wonder if Smanga was the murderer. Lucy is stunned to hear why the Moroka heir came knocking at her door. SCANDAL! Ndumiso realises his new business plan has come to the attention of a very powerful and unforgiving man. Lindiwe (NOMVELO MAKHANYA) tries to find out the real reason behind a recent family drama. Guinevere is shocked to discover the truth about her son’s girlfriend. Dintle is held at gunpoint. Omphile confides in someone close to the Ngema family. ISIDINGO Majola asks if Benjamin gave the shoot-to-kill order. Mavusana threatens Sechaba.…

THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI DRAMEDY. 113 MIN. 2017. 16DLPV. This delightfully quirky offering features FRANCES MCDORMAND at her best – as the bitter mother of a murdered girl who paints a message on three billboards to challenge the cops. Her quest for justice meets with a variety of reactions and consequences. It’s controversial and not easy to watch but it makes you laugh and think. One of the most interesting movies in a long time. – JANE SURTEES DOWNSIZING COMEDY. 136 MIN. 2017. 13DLN.  Paul’s (MATT DAMON) life hasn’t lived up to expectations and he and his wife Audrey (KRISTEN WIIG) choose to downsize – literally shrinking themselves to be part of a movement to save the planet. But Audrey bails and he’s left in what was meant to…

BY NICKI MINAJ This 19-track powerhouse of an album cements Nicki Minaj’s status as America’s best female rapper. It features the smash singles Barbie Tingz – her spiritual sequel to I Get Crazy – and Chun-Li, the banger which reminded fans she was back with a swaggering vengeance. She shows off her lyrical skills on Good Form, Hard White and Barbie Dreams – her take on The Notorious B.I.G.’s Dreams – in which she trash talks everyone from Bow Wow to DJ Khaled, Drake, Young Thug and even her ex fiancé, Meek Mill. But it’s not a diss track, she insists. “I only mentioned people in #BarbieDreams that I f*k wit. This isn’t a diss. Yikes. This is culture, this is BIGGIE!!!!! New York!!!! This is FUN. Light hearted fun…

1 Author Tomi Adeyemi’s debut fantasy novel is influenced by . . . culture? A Nepalese B Norwegian C Namibian D Nigerian 2 How many tons of carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere each year as a result of deforestation? A 100 million B 500 million C 1,5 billion D 10 billion 3 Which Bold & Beautiful star recently visited Mzansi? A Katherine Kelly Lang B Don Diamont C Jacqueline MacInnes Wood D John McCook 4 A series of fatal earthquakes recently hit which Indonesian island? A Bali B Java C Flores D Lombok 5 Which Fast & Furious star was in Cape Town shooting a new movie based on a comic book? A Michelle Rodriguez B Vin Diesel C Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson D Gal Gadot 6 Which American musician’s tribute to Aretha Franklin…

SHE’S been brutally honest about her struggles – the miscarriages, the countless rounds of in-vitro fertilisation, the devastating disappointments and the ongoing search for answers. After years of pain and suffering she finally knows why she can’t have a baby of her own – and while it’s a bitter pill to swallow, she’s relieved she can at last put the matter to rest. Actress Gabrielle Union recently revealed she has adenomyosis, a condition that all but robs women of the ability to conceive. “There is nothing you can do about adenomyosis,” the Being Mary Jane star said. Speaking at a BlogHer conference in New York City, the 45-year-old detailed the stressful time she’s had in search of a diagnosis. “Towards the end of my fertility journey I finally got some…

The grieving process has a several stages: Anger Either towards the deceased for abandoning them – or a perception they didn’t fight hard enough to live – or towards doctors for not saving the deceased. Depression Feeling extreme sadness and negativity about the future. Guilt Feeling responsible for the death of the loved one. Guilt can also be evoked by unresolved issues between you and the deceased. Avoidance When a person doesn’t want to talk about the deceased or look at or think about any reminders. Denial Struggling to face the reality that the loved one has gone forever. Self-destructive behaviour In extreme cases people can start to use substances in an attempt to cope with the pain.…

IN VOGUE So why have wigs become so popular? They’re kinder to your hair and scalp and give you more freedom to play around with your look, explains Melford Hlabola, owner of Melford Divas Hair & Beauty Studio in Alberton. Here are some reasons to love wigs: Wearing a wig will give your hairline a break from the pulling and tugging you might experience with other styles. You don’t sleep with your wig on so you can easily moisturise or treat your own hair as needed. You don’t have to style your wig every day. Take it off before bed to help retain its shape and style. You can change your look in a few minutes by switching from one wig to another. Choose the colour or length of your…

LEMON MERINGUE CUSTARD SLICES Marry custard slices with lemon meringue pie – and wait for the compliments to roll in. MAKES ABOUT 15 SLICES PREPARATION: 30 MIN CHILLING: ABOUT 1½ HR COOKING: 15 MIN CUSTARD 6 egg yolks 180ml (¾c) castor sugar 100ml flour 500ml (2c) milk grated zest of 1 lemon SLICES 1 packet (200g) cream crackers MERINGUE 375ml (1½c) castor sugar 1,2ml (¼t) cream of tartar 80ml (¹/3c) cold water pinch of salt 2 egg whites 5ml (1t) vanilla essence TO SERVE grated lemon rind Grease a rectangular baking tin with nonstick spray. 1 Custard Beat the egg yolks and castor sugar together. Sprinkle the flour over and beat until well combined. 2 Pour the milk into a saucepan and heat over low heat until just below boiling…

WHAT DOES THE TEST CONSIST OF? “The most commonly used tests for prostate cancer are a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test and a physical examination for early or asymptomatic prostate cancer diagnosis,” Thuthukile Goba, a doctor based in KwaZulu-Natal, says. “An ultrasound scan may be used or an MRI scan and a biopsy if anything suspicious is discovered to confirm or discount the diagnosis.” PSA is a protein that is secreted by prostate cells. If there’s too much of it in your blood this might be due to a possible malignancy. “But a PSA blood test alone is not sufficient for prostate cancer screening, as your levels can rise due to other, noncancerous conditions such as infections or benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate) that have similar symptoms”, Dr Goba…

HE WON’T COMMIT I’m a 30-year-old woman with two kids. My firstborn is from a previous relationship and my daughter is from my current relationship, which I’ve been in for five years. I’m starting to realise my partner has no plan to commit. I’m always being asked if I’m married, because I have two kids, and it’s very embarrassing to have to answer that question. All my partner’s friends are either engaged or married and I’ve spoken to him about it often. He just keeps saying I mustn’t pressure him but it’s clear he has no plans. He once told me I’m not special enough for him to marry – he has two other kids and didn’t marry their mothers either. But I’ve invested so much in this relationship that…

OH, YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE Bob is in trouble. He forgot it’s his wedding anniversary. His wife is furious. “Tomorrow morning I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from zero to 200 in six seconds. And it better be there,” she warns. The next morning he gets up early and leaves for work before his wife gets up. When she wakes up she looks out the window and, sure enough, there’s a box gift-wrapped in the middle of the driveway. She puts on her robe and runs out to get it. She tears the wrapping paper off to reveal a brand-new bathroom scale. Bob has been missing since Friday. THE PRICE TAG The rich man and his wife get into a fierce argument about nothing in particular.…

Nicki Minaj – real name Onika Tanya Maraj – was born in Trinidad and Tobago and immigrated to America with her family when she was five years old. She grew up in Queens in New York. Earlier this year she made history as the first female rapper to sell over 5 million copies of each of her studio albums. Queen sold 185 000 album-equivalent units in its first week of release. Her alter ego is Harajuku Barbie – her fans call themselves Barbies – and in 2011 toymaker Mattel made a one-of-a-kind Nicki Minaj Barbie doll (ABOVE) which was auctioned for charity.…

MELUSI’S EVERYDAY ZULU BY MELUSI TSHABALALA, (JONATHAN BALL PUBLISHERS) R179* It’s words you’ve probably heard before. It might have been during a political rally, or when you saw a parent calling a child to order in public while warning of dire outcomes should they continue their errant behaviour. Or your colleagues gossiping in the kitchen using words like uyaphapha kanjani (you’re forward). Melusi Tshabalala has taken the words, phrases and sentences we hear every day and explained them in this funny, frank and highly educational book. It all started when advertising creative Melusi posted Zulu words on his Everyday Zulu Facebook page and told a story about each one. Before long he had thousands of followers thirsty for knowledge, delivered in quirky anecdotes. His love of the language is clear,…

Let’s find out more about owls, an interesting group among the birds of prey. Owls are found on every continent except Antarctica. They’re nocturnal, which means they’re mostly seen and active at night. This is why we jokingly call someone who stays up at night a “night owl”. These birds’ large eyes provide outstanding vision when they hunt small animals at night. Owls also have excellent hearing. They fly virtually soundlessly to surprise their unsuspecting prey. WHAT DO THEY EAT? Owls prefer to eat live prey and won’t touch carrion (dead animals). The diets of owl species differ, but most owls eat insects, small mammals (such as rabbits, mice and rats) or other smaller bird species. Some large owls have been known to go after cats, but don’t fret about…

It’s a form of endometriosis that occurs in the uterus. Endometrial tissue – the lining of the uterus – moves into the muscles of the uterus. This makes the uterine walls grow thicker and can lead to heavy, prolonged periods and pain during menstruation and sex. The exact cause isn’t known. It often occurs alongside other forms of endometriosis – where uterine tissue grows outside the uterus – but can exist on its own. It’s usually found in women between the ages of 35 and 50 as it’s often not diagnosed until a woman starts having problems with fertility. The only cure is a hysterectomy.…

LALLA HIRAYAMA’s two-piece by designer Khosi Nkosi was sexy yet sophisticated, showing skin in all the right places. “African sensuality is the latest trend, the African body is unique and what better way to show off some African prints and some skin at a high society event?” she says. Fashion Designer EPHRAIM MOLINGOANA, who was joined by friend Piet, mixed and matched prints for his outfit. Ephraim says his look is about being bold and daring, and showing off prints, graphics and florals. “Grabbing attention and standing out is what African designs are all about.” REFILWE MODISELLE’s dress by Sober Design House was inspired by traditional Xhosa print, the former Motsweding FM presenter says. “I wanted to look like the queen of the Nile and the designer did just that.…

STAR LOOK JANET JACKSON In a Christian Siriano masterpiece. The pop icon was honoured with the Rock Star award. STORM REID in a strapless, floral high-low Monique Lhuillier dress and silver strappy heels. MARY J BLIGE in a Roberto Cavalli dress and L’Dezen by Payal Shah diamond rings and earrings. CIARA in a Balmain Fall 2018 minidress with a ruffled train and ankle boots. CYNTHIA ERIVO in a Sally LaPointe ensemble, Jimmy Choo heels and a Hunting Season bag. NAOMI CAMPBELL in an orange Calvin Klein dress. She got the Black Girl Magic award. SHANAY THOMPSON The social entrepreneur dazzled in a bright-pink dress and silver heels. LEOMIE ANDERSON The British model shone bright in a silky yellow halter-neck dress. AMANDA GORMAN The American poet & activist sizzled in this…