Innholdsfortegnelse for 11-Aug-16 i Drum English

AUGUST is Women’s Month and we’re celebrating the advances women have made over the past few decades. Even though we’ve made some progress as a country in ensuring women are empowered, there’s still a long road ahead as some sections of our society are still very patriarchal. I particularly love Liberia’s Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for being that country, and Africa’s, first female president and head of state. Here is a woman who has shown the world that leadership is not about gender, but about what a person can do to change the state of their country. She became president in the midst of great instability created by her predecessor, the dictator Charles Taylor. She was not shaken by the conditions and threats in her country and pressed on until she…

WENDY MASUKU NO Empty promises made by political parties before the elections are just for getting votes. This gives voters high hopes and makes them believe there will be changes but after the election, millions of rands are spent on unnecessary celebrations and the poor voters are neglected . LERATO MAPAILA NO I don’t think so. I believe that once a councillor is voted in, they will not feel the need to do anything because they have already won and they no longer have competition. SIBULELE MAJONGILE NO If things should change, it will depend on who’s going to take over from the ANC. I’m from Kagiso (a township in Gauteng) and we need tarred roads and housing, but I don’t trust that any of the political parties will be…

A WILLOWY body and flawless skin make this actress a true beauty. And it seems her beauty truly is more than skin deep, as the soapie star has put her heart and soul into helping children with cancer. When we meet 26-year-old Jessica Nkosi, she is in a particularly good mood. “You can now call me an award-winning actress,” the Isibaya cast member jokes. She’s just nabbed the Best Actress gong at this year’s YOU Spectacular Awards. “Did you know that Qondi (her character) was only supposed to be in three episodes?” she quips. Luckily for viewers, Jessica clearly man-aged to win the producers over, and her role has now become one of the leading parts in the popular drama. She has also been made a global ambassador for Clinique’s…

HOW THE world has changed. A decade ago it seemed unlikely it would ever happen: a woman being tipped to win a presidential race. Come January 2017, it’s highly likely we’ll see Hillary Clinton making history as she’s sworn in as America’s first female president. Meanwhile, over the pond in Britain, Theresa May (59) is already calling the shots as the new Prime Minister, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel (62) was recently named the World’s Most Powerful Woman by Forbes Magazine for a record 10th time. Yes, attitudes are shifting – and that’s something definitely worth celebrating as South Africa marks its annual Women’s Day. According to America’s Pew Research Center, since 2005 the number of female heads of state has more than doubled. And in the worlds of entertainment,…

READER: Winnie Ng’oma OCCUPATION: Sales assistant AGE: 23 FROM: Summer Greens, Cape Town WINNIE’S STORY “I’ve always wanted to achieve my goals and look good doing it. But I sometimes feel as if my wardrobe is a bit boring, as if I’m stuck in a style rut. I know I can really improve my appearance with a few extra tips, which is why I asked the DRUM team to give me a makeover.” WINNIE’S REACTION “It was a wonderful experience. I felt awesome and I felt different about myself. I was surprised that clothing can make you look different, beautiful, presentable and smart. I got my confidence back after doing the makeover.” PERFECT FIT Avoid loose-fitting dresses – a dress that hugs or skims your figure is more flattering. ON…

PUMPKIN FRITTERS WITH STEW These fritters can also be enjoyed on their own. PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 1 HR 10 MIN SERVES 6 FRITTERS 250 ml (1 cup) pumpkin, cooked and mashed 250 ml (1 cup) flour 10 ml (2 tsp) baking powder 30 ml (2 tbsp) caster sugar 1 egg 60 ml (¼ cup) milk pinch of salt oil, for deep frying STEW 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil 500 g pork goulash 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato paste 5 ml (1 tsp) sugar 5 ml (1 tsp) cumin 1 cinnamon stick 1 star anise 750 ml (3 cups) chicken stock 1 FRITTERS Combine all the ingredients and mix until you have a smooth batter. Heat the oil in a pot and fry…

‘As a teenager, you’re not mature enough to make these tough decisions alone‘ QI KEEP SWEATING I have a serious problem. My underarms are always wet, especially when it’s hot. This makes me very uncomfortable and it brings down my self­confidence. I’ve tried every roll­on and deodorant without success. What else can I try or do? Please help. ANDISIWE S, E-MAIL A This condition is called hyperhidrosis (excessive and unpredictable sweating) and consulting a doctor is long overdue because there are prescription roll­ons and medication to control and manage this effectively. Your diet also plays a role. Consult a dietician that can assist you with listing a few alkaline (containing alkali and having a pH greater than seven) food types that may help with your condition. Generally, alkaline­forming foods include…

WHETHER it’s an employee who’s demotivated, unproductive or lazy, or one who’s moody, delivers work of an inconsistent standard or fails to meet their deadlines, the problem needs to be managed effectively. If it isn’t, the person can have a negative impact on other colleagues and the organisation’s performance as a whole. In his book The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Dealing with Difficult Employees (Alpha Books, 2000), Robert Bacal says difficult people use their behaviour to control situations at work and other people’s reactions. But ignoring their bad behaviour, hoping it won’t have a negative impact or wishing it would go away will only make the situation worse. This is what happened to Alice Sithole*, a manager at a financial company in Sandton. Last year she had to deal with…

CHANGE is inevitable. Life throws us many challenging situations that might alter our circumstances. People might even pity us during trying times, but this will not change our circumstances. There comes a time when those who have showed us pity will stop and move on. It says in 2 Kings 4:1­7: “Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried to Elisha: ‘Your servant, my husband, is dead and you know your servant feared the Lord, but the creditor has come to take my two children to be his slaves’. “And Elisha said to her: ‘What shall I do for you? Tell me, what have you in the house?’ And she said: ‘Your servant has nothing in the house except a jar of oil’. Then he said:…

WEIGHTY PROBLEM An overweight guy sees an ad that reads, “Lose weight. Only R10/kg.” He phones to see what it’s all about. “How much weight do you want to lose?” the consultant asks. “5 kg,” he replies. “We’ll have a representative over in the morning,” says the consultant. At about 10 am there’s a knock on the door and there stands a fairly good-looking girl. She’s naked except for a sign around her neck reading, “if you catch me you can have me.” The fat guy first chases her upstairs then all round the house, with no luck. Later, when he weighs himself he finds he has lost 5 kg. That night he phones again and says, “I want to lose 10 kg.” “We’ll send someone over.” The next morning…

MY STEPDAD HATES ME I'm not my stepdad's favourite child: all he cares about is my siblings. What can I do to build a relationship with him? LEFT OUT KABELO SEKGOTA (16) REPLIES It’s tough to form a bond with anyone, so talk to you mom about it. Tell her how you feel and explain that you’d like a better relationship with your stepdad. She could speak to him on your behalf and help to bridge the gap. You could also learn about his passions and hobbies and try bonding around that. For example, if he’s a big Orlando Pirates fan, you could suggest the two of you watch a match together alone. In that way, you get to know each other. It won’t be easy, but keep at it…

THE EXPANISVE auditorium of the Rhema Bible Church in Randburg, Johannesburg, is filled with song, including funeral standards such as Ndikhokhele O Yehova. Phenomenal soloists, like Zaza Mokhethi and Sandile Cele, are here to pay tribute to the phenomenal Gugu Zulu. The affable Gugu died while trying to summit Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania last month as part of a Trek4Mandela expedition that aimed to raise funds for impoverished girls who cannot afford sanitary pads. He began having breathing problems on Sunday 17 July and was rushed down the mountain and to hospital where he passed away. Eulogies for the 38­year­old SA rally champion range from melancholic to downright funny so that the chief mourner, Gugu’s wife Letshego, manages the odd chuckle to lift the sombre mood. It was an emotional…

FANIE DE VILLIERS (SA bowling legend) “One of the main things he has going for him is that from a young age he was a tall boy. Height and power are the be-all and end-all for bowlers. Kagiso comes from a privileged background – he attended a school that had a dedicated coach and good facilities. “He’s succeeded in developing his bowling action without picking up injuries. What impresses me most with his awards is that he’s the players’ firm favourite. This is very difficult to achieve. You have to be multi-sided, have a good head on your shoulders, have empathy for your fellow players, as well as humour and intelligence. He has what it takes to be captain one day.” DR ALI BACHER (Former SA cricket boss) “Already when…

SHE’S STILL at it. Following her stint with Durban-based music empire Mabalabala Records, MSHOZA’s pumping out new beats with Fresh Money Family (FMF). Since signing with FMF, the singer – whose real name is Nomasonto Maswanganyi – seems to have hit the ground running. Her new single, Abantu Bam’ (My People), is all the rage and the music video is a step in the right direction. And there’s a full-on album in the works, too. “The new album is called The Resurrection,” Mshoza tells us when we track her down in Soweto during the filming of the video. “It’s coming out at the end of August. I’m working with Melusi Msimang, who’s producing most of the songs. I’m also collaborating with crowd-pleasers such as Professor, Brickz, and DJ Clock on…

In a true democracy, there will be a winner and a loser. It’s in the spirit of democracy to accept the results and rally behind the victorious candidate, even if they are not in your political party. We cannot continue to look at political killings as if they’re something normal. They are not, they’re barbaric and uncalled for. If you’re not elected today, stand in the queue: tomorrow is your turn. Let’s tolerate each other and remember that when one door is closed, many more are open. MUSA DLAMINI, POLOKWANE TAKE CARE OF YOUR KIDS “I don’t have pads, underwear or cosmetics . . . My uniform is old and torn” (Flashy singer, absent father, 4 August). It’s disgusting that even people like gospel star Sfiso Ncwane are not taking…

AT THE height of his fame he was part of the poupular, pioneering ’90s kwaito group Boom Shaka. At 18 he had the style and looks that made him every young girl’s dream back in the day. And who can forget those dreadlocks? Now former child star Theo Nhlengethwa (41) is all grown up. He still has the looks, but gone are the dreadlocks of his youth. Instead, we meet a man who’s been through some troubled times. After the death of Lebo Mathosa, who was the lead singer of the group and died in a car crash in October 2006 near Germiston on the East Rand, Theo’s life went south. He’s lost weight and is a shadow of his former self. He attributes this to his battle with stress,…

WHAT IS EXFOLIATING? You use an exfoliator, for example a rough material or a chemical or grainy product, to buff the surface of your skin, with the aim of removing dead skin cells and making your skin smoother and brighter. WHY EXFOLIATE? Your skin sheds dead cells daily but some of them stick to it, resulting in blackheads, a dull complexion, breakouts and flaky skin. Exfoliating regularly will make your skin feel smoother and open your pores, allowing your skin to breathe. HOW OFTEN? This varies from person to person, depending on their skin type and how their skin behaves. For example, someone with oily skin sheds more skin cells so they need to exfoliate more often than someone with dry skin. However, be aware that exfoliating does not reduce…

HERBED RIBS WITH SEARED LEMON PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 1 HOUR 15 MIN SERVES 4 8-12 riblets salt and pepper 1 lemon, cut into wedges MARINADE 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil 15 ml (1 tbsp) thyme 2 cloves garlic, crushed 60 ml (¼ cup) honey 10 ml (2 tsp) Worcestershire sauce VINAIGRETTE 60 ml (¼ cup) lemon juice 60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 15 ml (1 tbsp) chopped fresh rosemary 15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh thyme leaves 10 g parsley, finely chopped 1 Cook the ribs for 1 hour (or 30 minutes in a pressure cooker) until soft. 2 MARINADE Mix the ingredients until well combined and pour over the ribs. Mix through well. 3 Braai ribs over hot coals until golden brown. Brush…

‘I’m trying to stand up for myself more’ SORRY. It’s such a simple little word. And it slips out of your mouth so easily. “Sorry I didn’t reply to your message sooner.” “Sorry but I need to change the time of my dental appointment.” “Sorry, can you pass me the salt?” Is saying sorry just harmless good manners? Or is it a modern plague, as American actress Lena Dunham, star and creator of the TV show Girls, wrote in a recent blog? There are times when it makes sense to apologise–when you’ve made an actual mistake. But saying sorry whether you’ve done anything wrong or not is a problem – and women, Lena says, do this a lot. “I’d be willing to bet (though I have zero scientific research to…

MEET OUR NEW EXPERT Dr Mkhuseli Vimba is the legal consultant to the law firm Baneka Dalasile Attorneys and a CEO of SYLM Economic Development and Research Projects (Pty) Ltd. He was previously CEO of Revelation Group (Pty) Ltd, head of the Employment Creation Fund at the Department of Trade and Industry, head of Practice Management at the Law Society of South Africa and a member of Lawyers for Human Rights. He’s published a wide range of articles in most of the leading journals in South Africa and abroad. THE CONSUMER Protection Act (CPA) is primarily there to protect any person to whom a commodity is offered, supplied or made available. The aim is to protect consumers against unlawful business practices and to promote the spirit of fair trade between…

ISIDINGO There’s mass uproar about Yvette’s tweets. Kamogelo tries to attract customers to Lerato’s beauty shop. Georgie (DARLINGTON MICHAELS) wants Obakeng to join the family business but Nina feels differently. Gabriel humiliates Matlala in front of his men. Eddie confronts Nina about the graffiti on his wall. Lerato tries to decide on a wedding date. Kamogelo lies within earshot of Eddie to protect Obakeng. GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Tshidi’s (LETOYA MAKHENE) whole world comes crashing down around her. Fana tells Sphe to end her marriage. Gadaffi warns that if he goes down, he’s taking Tau with him. Namhla receives bad news. Getty is humiliated in full view of her colleagues. Vengeful Mazwi gets his own back. Xolelwa agrees to let Patricia move in. Sphe unknowingly prescribes medication to an ex-addict. RHYTHM…

1.WHERE IS THE NEW CONTROVERSIAL PAINTING OF PRES. ZUMA ON DISPLAY? A. Parliament B. Apartheid Museum C. State Theatre D. Constitution Hill 2.IN WHICH FRENCH CITY WERE 84 PEOPLE MOWED DOWN BY A TRUCK? A. Paris B. Nice C. Marseille D. Lyon 3.HOW MANY TEAMS COMPETED IN THE RECENT SUPER RUGBY COMPETITION? A. 15 B. 16 C. 18 D. 20 4. ON WHAT SURFACE IS THE WIMBLEDON TOURNAMENT PLAYED? A. Grass B. Hardcourt C. Clay D. Cement 5. WHICH SA IDOLS SEASON IS CURRENTLY ON TV? A. 6 B. 7 C. 12 D. 13 6. IN WHICH CITY WILL YOU FIND THE INNER-CITY SUBURB DISTRICT SIX? A. Joburg B. Cape Town C. Port Elizabeth D. Pretoria 7. THE FEAR OF THE . . . VIRUS FORCED A NUMBER OF COMPETITORS…

OLYMPIC GAMES FUN! CRAFTY OLYMPIC RINGS There are five colourful rings in the Olympic symbol – red, yellow, black, green and blue. The rings were created by Pierre de Coubertin in 1913 and represent the union of the five continents and meeting of the athletes at the Olympic Games. When the rings were created, the five colours on the white background actually represented the colours of all the nations’ flags at that time. YOU’LL NEED: Sheet of stiff board Glue stick Anything you can find in the colours of the rings – fabric, felt, wool, things from the garden or old magazines 1 Collect enough of each colour to make each ring. 2 Using the rings on this page as a guide, glue your bits and pieces onto the board.…

IT’S THE game of the moment, the craze of the decade, the obsession that’s grabbed every celeb from Trevor Noah to Wiz Khalifa and everyone in between. It hasn’t even officially launched in Mzansi yet, but Pokémon Go is all we can talk about! In just a few days, Pokémon Go (or PoGo) has become the most popular app for smartphones. It works best when you’re playing outside, but it’s also been responsible for some serious accidents: players get so caught up with finding Pokémon, they forget about their own safety – with disastrous consequences. So before you tie your takkie laces, charge your smartphone and head out the door to hunt for Pikachus all over your city, read on . . . HOW IT WORKS In a nutshell, it’s…

IF THE Phalaphala FM Royal Heritage Festival is anything like previous years, it’s going to be a melting pot of cultural influences catering to thousands when it happens in September. The festival’s launch party went off with a bang recently. Held at Cocoon Lounge in Sandton, it attracted celebrities such as KWESTA, SALAMINA MOSESE, KHANYA MKANGISA and Andile Gaelesiwe. It was only appropriate that the Tshivenda station should have stars of Tshivenda soap Muvhango as the emcees, so Lesley Musina and BUHLE SAMUELS were happy to oblige. The evening included performances by Thandiswa Mazwai; gospel sensation Rofhiwa, who is also on the bill for this year’s festival; and music’s man of the moment, NATHI. His performance of the hit song Nomvula raised the roof. The trio will also perform at…

KEEP YOUR PROMISES BY NOW, all the political parties will be celebrating the gains they made in the recent local elections. Over the past few months candidates “wowed” potential voters with promises of what their particular party had to offer different communities around the country. Some voters were taken by surprise to find potholes that had been there for years filled, to have street lights that actually worked or to have public places cleaned up after years of neglect. Now it’s time for the hard work to start or to continue. It is not the time for councillors to “disappear” and to ignore the needs of the people they claim to represent. Treat those who voted for you with respect and show your integrity by doing what you promised to…

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‘Is the treatment you’re receiving worthy of the 10 years of your life you’ve given this man?’ QI CAN’T PLEASE HER My girlfriend complains that I love sex too much, but I don’t see anything wrong with my sex drive. I’ve never cheated on her and I only want her. Her complaints make me ashamed to ask for sex and she never makes the first move. I don’t know how to resolve this. We’ve been dating for a year, but there’s no change. I’ve tried everything to make her happy physically and emotionally because I love her. What do I do? ANONYMOUS, SMS A It’s commendable that you’re willing to do anything to make your relationship work, even through such challenges. It’s possible your partner had a bad sexual experience,…

PARENTS and educators often complain about the youth’s fixation with technology and the time they spend on their cell phones. But why not use technology to teach young people about sex, and about taking responsibility for their own sexuality? This is the aim of Maputi Botlhole, a Program Officer at John Snow, Inc. on the USAID|DELIVER Project and the co-developer of CondomCraze, a free-to-download app for use on Android and iOS devices. There is a place for an app like this, says Dr Elijah Nkosi, a GP based in Soweto. “Access to information is great and the app uses a medium that young people can relate to,” he says. While the Government and NGOs have gone to great lengths to educate young people about sex and have made contraceptives like…

LEO 22 JUL – 22 AUG With high spirits and a zest for life you might be in quite an energetic mood this week, but probably more in the mood for having fun than working hard. As it is, it’s a week to focus on leisure activities and hobbies so you can give free reign to your playful side. If you’re the active type, you might want to try out a new sporting activity. It’s also a time when a hobby has the potential to turn into a lucrative new business. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 29, 5, 9, 4, 12, 49 VIRGO 23 Aug – 22 Sep Family obligations may take a considerable amount of your time and energy this week. Although working on family relations and strengthening ties is important,…

ADVICE YOUR PROBLEMS ANSWERED / REVIEWS GO POKÉMON! / TRENDS A SKIRT NEVER HURTS MOVIE MAGIC The 28-year-old Mela presenter says the acting bug bit thanks to her dad’s mother. Her paternal grandmother, Kaitja Vagar, was one of the pioneers who brought Indian cinema to South Africa in the late 1960s. Wondering what her all-time favourite movies are? Moulin Rouge, The Little Mermaid and Something’s Gotta Give. Who’d have thought? DANCING QUEEN She first caught our eye on The Wild and later in High Rollers, but when she busted some hot moves on the dance floor of Strictly Come Dancing season 6, she really won our hearts, and the competition. But does she twerk at home? “I’ve tried at home in front of the mirror,” she giggles. “I’m not very…

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SHARING knowledge and skills can make so much difference in others’ lives. This is what one man with an aptitude for mathematics discovered a few years ago when he started helping a few kids out with their homework. It’s almost lunchtime when we meet Musa Nxumalo (41) in his office in Marshalltown, Johannesburg. He sits quietly behind his laptop, fully engaged in his business. “I’ve been sending and responding to e-mails since this morning,” he tells us with a welcoming smile. His latest project keeps him very busy, but it’s all part of making his dream to help others come true. He has just launched a mathematics and science centre in Atteridgeville that caters for about 700 Grade 10 to 12 learners from Tshwane West township schools. We can’t help…

BONANG MATHEBA @bonang_m ....I love watching Kiernan on stage!! Absolute best... Let’s Zone 6 it!! RIKY RICK @rikyrickworld Its 1 more night until my birthday. Thank you to all the people who have believed in this dream. I love you all... REASON @ReasonHD Oh you had your chance. And you blew it. Nah step aside and watch a real nigga do it. PEARL THUSI @PearlThusi Learn to let go so you can create the opportunity to receive. PEARL MODIADIE @PearlModiadie Building is no child’s play... A lot of patience is required.But the end goal is keeping me going. TREVOR NOAH @Trevornoah “No ma’am, I was not taking video of your child, I came to this park to catch Pokemon.”…

AMERICAN teenagers voted for their favourite music, movie, sports, TV and fashion stars once again at the annual Teen Choice Awards. While the show’s custom-made surfboard awards were handed to fan favourites, we gave these celebs our vote for best dressed. We love how KEKE PALMER continues to change her look. She channelled her inner Diana Ross in a sparkly retro jumpsuit that showed some skin. Keeping it cool and trendy too were JESSICA ALBA and CHANEL IMAN. Mom-of-two Jessica flaunted her rock-hard abs in a cropped top and high-waisted pants outfit with super-sleek golden locks. Supermodel Chanel, who was nominated for an award, stuck to her go-to look: a cropped top and maxi skirt combo, which always works for her. Actress KYLIE BUNBURY looked flawless and chic in her…