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SWEET MOMENTS LOVE is in the air. This week Mzansi’s favourite celebrity tied the knot in the most-anticipated wedding of the year. Yet Somizi and Mo-hale weren’t the only lovebirds celebrating their union. We were lucky enough to witness actress Nomsa Buthelezi wed the woman of her dreams in Alexandra. Nomsa and her wife, Zandile, wanted to stick to tradition as far as possible and the result was a beautiful event that celebrated their heritage and love. The weather was perfect, the food was delicious and the décor was chic – but what warmed our hearts most was how the community embraced the couple’s union. We wish both couples years of happiness together! Until next week, THE DRUM TEAM INHALE NOW, PAY LATER The article “Up in smoke” (26 September)…

TV presenter and DJ Khanya Mkangisa has admitted she’s been losing work after a video of her arrest on drunk-driving charges went viral. DRUM readers weighed in. You’ve got to lead by example, dear. THULI TSHABALALA It can happen to the best of us. I hope she learnt a lesson. NKOSI KAMAGELA DUMISANI We all make mistakes in life. Keep your head up and don’t look back. LUCIA LULU RAMATHUNDER We all learn the hard way, Khanya. Don’t beat yourself up about it. NJABU LO I hope you learn and grow from this. MUZI MBONANI In the end she’s also a human being and we can’t judge her. SINAZO MXHWALI This is the reason I don’t want to be a celebrity. MEMORY GASELA…

Clinical psychologist Marlize Heppell says children need to be continuously reminded about the correct way of doing things. “In cases where they don’t listen, alternative measures of punishment can be implemented,” she says. THESE CAN INCLUDE Taking away privileges and possessions from children. For instance, confiscating favourite toys, sending them to bed early or forbidding them from watching TV for a certain period of time. Time-outs where they get to sit and reflect on what they did wrong – this works very well for kids younger than 10. A system where the child gets rewarded for good behaviour creates an environment of positivity and encourages co-operation, Heppell says. Extra chores can be given to children as punishment – for instance sweeping the patio, washing windows or helping to weed the…

IT’S enough to make you want to curl up in a ball and hide under the bed. The economy is down the tubes, unemployment is depressingly high, Eskom is on the verge of collapse and the Zondo Commission keeps uncovering evidence of corruption and state capture. The ruling party is paralysed by in-fighting, populist politicians are sowing division and there’s ongoing xenophobic and gender violence. The murder rate is sky high, and everywhere people are struggling to keep their heads above water. The list of problems goes on and on. But don’t despair – it isn’t all bad news. DRUM canvassed some of the country’s most respected experts and they all agreed: yes, the situation is difficult at the moment and South Africa faces a lot of challenges – but…

SORBET POP Refresh your wardrobe with the sorbet shade of your choice. This colour scheme goes with prints and patterns or can be worn on its own with both everyday basics and dressier outfits. DARING DENIM Doubling up on this fabric can be tricky but when done correctly it can be one of the most flattering menswear styles out there. TROPICAL STORM Pick patterns in muted colours or be bold and go for brighter designs. Mix and match with care and vary patterns to avoid overkill. BEIGE BREEZE This colour is no longer the supporting act – it could be the focus of your closet. Turn tailored items into streetwear by swopping your shirt for a T-shirt and adding white sneakers. STOCKISTS EDGARS 0800-203-925; MRP 0800-21-25-35; NETJEWEL.COM; SCOTCH & SODA…

OUR TOP TIPS Shaving and shaping your beard can cause ingrown hairs. Try to avoid this by exfoliating your skin first. If you have curly hair you may be more prone to razor burn, says Uncle O, owner of So Fresh Barber in Bryanston, Gauteng. “Curly hair tends to grow in a coiled pattern. When the hair is shaved too close to the skin, and the skin hasn’t been exfoliated, the hair coils beneath the skin and grows inwards because the pores aren’t open. This causes bumps.” Moisturise regularly and make sure your skin and beard are clean before you shave. Another trick is to put a warm damp towel on your face to soften your skin and hair. A sharp razor blade is also a must. If you’re going…

If you want to start a community garden, approach the city council for vacant land, city parks, church premises, care centres/ old age homes, orphanages and so on where you can plant. Choose a site that is level or gently sloped Steep slopes are difficult to plant and care for. Plus, water running down a slope can carry topsoil and seeds away. Check out other environmental factors Consider the vegetation, soil, wind direction and the inclination of the sun. Seek professional help to analyse the nutrient status of your soil. Research what grows best in your climate Visit the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development servicing your area for a free planting calendar. Be water-wise Cucumbers and tomatoes need a lot of water, so plant them together or in containers…

MANY people don’t really know whether their salary is market-related. Even well-paid individuals often think they’re not being paid enough, according to research by salary survey company PayScale. Here’s how you can ensure your salary is market-related – and the things to look out for when you apply for a new job. FIND OUT IF IT’S A FAIR OFFER When applying for a new job, it’s important to know the minimum and maximum salaries for that level of position in your industry. Firstly, this allows you to make sure you aren’t being offered too little. Secondly, it shows your prospective employer that you’re abreast of developments in your industry and capable of taking informed decisions. Here’s how to research market-related salary scales before your interview: ● Look at annual salary…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Bulelwa’s revelation leaves Tau (RAPULANA SEIPHEMO) relieved yet worried at the same time. Lesedi is starting to fear the worst for herself and her baby. Dr Sylvaine makes a startling announcement to the expectant families. Sphe and Zitha’s argument is abruptly cut short. Dr Mokoena delivers bad news to Smanga. RHYTHM CITY Rene meets a hot new employee at RedHub. Lefa is suspended from school. Lerato deteriorates further. Jamaica pulls out of the business deal with Nandi. Ziyanda learns more than she bargained for. Pearl is one step ahead of Rene when it comes to Mzi (JESSE SUNTELE). Banele is homeless once again. Lefa looks up bomb-making on the internet. ISIDINGO Majola (YONDA THOMAS) learns some shocking facts about Nina. The mysterious Mayekiso threatens Nina’s world. Florence’s…

Because it’s surrounded by the ocean, Japanese cuisine is rich in seafood. When cooking, the main ingredients are usually seafood, vegetables and rice. Buddhism, with its focus on seafood rather than other animal products, has also heavily influenced Japanese cuisine. The focus is on fresh ingredients and there’s an emphasis on seasonal produce (food that’s only available in certain seasons). Seafood and vegetables can also be deep-fried in a light batter, which is known as tempura. Green tea is a popular drink in Japan and can be served hot or cold. Guests are served green tea or ocha after meals.…

SHE drifted in and out of consciousness as she was groped, then raped, in the bedroom of a friend’s house one Sunday afternoon. Tshiamo Molotsane was a typical 16-year-old who loved hanging out with friends and going out. Her mom, Veronica Wilson (46), was not keen on letting her daughter go to trendy The Social Market in Tshwane, but Tshiamo (now 19) pled and she relented. “The Social Market was one of those events that my friends always looked forward to but my mother was strict, so I had to beg her to attend,” she recalls. Veronica’s only condition for her daughter was that she had to be home no later than 6pm. It’s a scorching hot day in Potchefstroom in the North West as Tshiamo ushers us into her…

FIERCE RIVALS There wasn’t much love lost between Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1980s. “We hated each other in the ’80s because we were both in the same business,” Arnie says. “It was a competition of who had the most muscles, who kills the most people on screen, who kills in the most unique way, who makes more money at the box office . . . Finally, in the ’90s we became kind of friends, and ever since then we’ve been friends.” The duo have co-starred in The Expendables movies and 2013’s Escape Plan. FIRST BLOOD Rambo was supposed to die at the end of First Blood, as in the original novel by David Morrell. His death scene was filmed but not used after Stallone argued for a…

THERE are South African athletes, actors, musicians and models who are household names around the world, but that’s an honour few of Mzansi’s fashion designers have been able to claim – until now. These fashionistas are going global and doing Mzansi proud. We take a closer look at where it all started for them. THEBE MAGUGU The 26-year-old, Kimberley-born fashionista (RIGHT) has had a year that would make most in his field green with envy. First, he won the International Fashion Showcase at London Fashion Week in February, and last month he took top honours and a cool R5-million cash prize when he won fashion’s most coveted award, the LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) Prize. As a child, Thebe loved drawing and being creative. He went on to study fashion…

IT WILL take a long time for society to welcome homosexual marriages (Love is the word, 26 September). I admit I don’t know much about gay lifestyles, but I do support anything that promotes love. Society at large may be accustomed to men getting married to women, but I don’t see anything wrong if people of the same sex who love each other want to tie the knot. If two people want to make a commitment to each other, why would anyone have a problem with that? The Constitution allows same-sex marriages, so that makes it morally and legally right. Phelo and Moshe look perfect together. I hope their story will encourage more people who hide their true sexuality to openly express their feelings. Love conquers all, and we live…

THE streets of Gomorrah in Alexandra, Johannesburg, are bustling with curious onlookers. Everyone has their phones out, ready to capture the special moments. Today one of their own, Nomsa Buthelezi, weds the woman of her dreams, Zandile Shezi. The former Our Perfect Wedding presenter looks breathtaking on her big day. Nomsa (37) is wearing a printed wrap dress with a headband as she waits for her wife to arrive. Friends and family ululate as she stands in front of the gate of her childhood home, watching Zandile (33) and her entourage approach as they sing traditional Zulu songs. The Shezi family have brought gifts to exchange with the Buthelezi clan as part of the umembeso. Zandile looks sharp in black pants and a crisp, white shirt. Nomsa keeps her gaze…

WHEN they promised to love each other through the best and the worst of times, they had no idea what life had in store for them. They were living their best lives – their careers were peaking, he’d finished the lobola process and they had just welcomed a bouncing baby boy. Then it all came crashing down for Phumeza (31) and Mnqobi “Shota” Mdabe (43). Their seemingly healthy baby was diagnosed with eye cancer and what followed was years of pain, little success and, finally, acceptance. The celebrity couple have had to take time out of the spotlight to look after their son but they’re now back in the grind. Phumeza plays Anele in SABC3’s Isidingo and has also collaborated with her hubby on a new song, Injabulo, which means…

In a recent analysis for Nedbank Private Wealth, economist and political analyst JP LANDMAN (below) highlighted the following positive changes: Stopping the rot President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed four commissions of inquiry, all aimed at lifting the lid on corruption. Key institutions such as the South African Revenue Services (Sars) were freed from “forces of state capture”. Newly appointed Sars commissioner Edward Kieswetter has done sterling work so far. The top three officials of the national prosecuting authority (NPA) have left and internationally respected advocate Shamila Batohi is now in the top position. Anti-corruption advocate Hermione Cronje spearheads a new special investigative unit that focuses on state capture. Batohi has also reappointed heavyweight Willie Hofmeyr (who was removed during the Zuma regime) as head of the NPA asset forfeiture unit. Berning…

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Plant in tyres Potatoes grow well in tyres. Place some mulch as deep as a length of an adult hand, lay potato seeds with the “eyes” or shoots facing up. Cover with mulch. As the potatoes grow, keep adding mulch, making sure a few leaves stick out the top. Use bottles for hanging plants Cut three or four bottles and paint them in bright colours. Make two holes in the top of the bottle on both sides, then thread a string through the holes to join the bottles in a vertical row. Fill the cut bottles with a soil and compost mix, remembering to make holes for drainage at the bottom of the bottles. Grow veggies in a box Use an old wooden crate as a planter. Ensure there are…

HE’S TOO GOOD Q I live with a man who is kind and humble. We’ve been in a relationship for six years now and I love him very much. The only problem we have is that he’s such a good man that everyone takes advantage of him. People are always asking him for things. Most of the time he’s happy to help people, but I can see that sometimes it gets too much for him. But he doesn’t know how to say no. How can I help him find a balance, so that he looks after himself as well as others? CONCERNED, SMS A You are lucky to have such a man in your life, and he is also blessed to have someone like you who cares about his wellbeing.…

LIBRA 23 SEP – 22 OCT Assertive Mars is currently in your sign, helping a Libra who – probably more often than not – tips the scales when it comes to compromise. You may find it easier to stand your ground and to be fairer to everyone involved. Sadly, conflict might be part of the deal so face the fear and consider it a character-building exercise. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 4, 52, 46, 38, 30, 40 SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV Venus, goddess of love, currently visits your sign which bodes well for matters of the heart. You could attract the one pulling your heartstrings. It’s a week where love could unexpectedly take you by storm even if you’re an in control Scorpio. On the downside, jealousy can ruin the…

LA LA LA BY BLACK COFFEE & USHER This has got summer hit written all over it thanks to the irresistible combo of Black Coffee’s cool House beats and Usher’s smooth-as-silk vocals. LIAR BY CAMILA CABELLO Camila’s latest single proves she’s the undisputed music video queen who can act as well as she sings! Directed by Dave Meyers – who also did her and Shawn Mendes’ Señorita video – it sees her in the middle of a love triangle. Check it out. DANCE MONKEY BY TONES AND I The Australian singer (real name Toni Watson), who burst onto the music scene earlier this year, is topping charts worldwide with this ridiculously catchy tune. TONIGHT BY CRAZY WHITE BOY Our favourite local boys are back with a stunning dance-tech track. “I…

HE SHOULD be enjoying retirement. After 47 dazzling years in showbiz, he certainly deserves to kick up his feet and bask in his golden years. But Don Laka can’t seem to stay away from work. At 60, he still has so much to give. The maestro has been hitting the studio to record new music. His latest album, Passion, has been a long time in the making, Don says. He’s back after taking an eight-year break from the music scene. The jazz icon and record label boss is dressed in his signature waistcoat when he pops into our offices for a catch-up. He doesn’t look a day over 50, we remark. “A lot of people think I should’ve taken a break when I turned 60 because I’m now a Sassa…

2 Oscar nominations Sylvester Stallone earned for playing Rocky Balboa – in Rocky (1976) and in Creed (2015) 504 Rambo’s body count in the first four Rambo films $40m Arnold’s biggest-ever paycheque was for the 1988 comedy Twins, co-starring Danny DeVito. He opted not to take a salary but a cut of the profit instead. $400m Arnold and Sly have the same estimated net worth. 21 The Terminator’s body count in The Terminator and Terminator 3. $1,8bn The total box office gross of Arnie’s movies to date $2,5bn The total box office gross of Sly’s movies to date…

WHAT’S IN A NAME? PLENTY, if your name is BLUE IVY CARTER. Blue (7) is the subject of a legal battle being fought by mom BEYONCÉ, who wants her daughter’s name to be trademarked, claiming she’s a “cultural icon”. On the other side of the legal battle›fild is wedding planner WENDY MORALES, who is fighting Queen Bey (38) on this, saying she used the name Blue Ivy first for her business. Bey’s lawyers have asked the US Patent and Trademark Office to dismiss Wendy’s claim. In court papers her legal eagles state Blue Ivy, her eldest child with JAY-Z (49), is a “cultural icon” and “mini style star”. The Brown Skin Girl singer argued Wendy’s claims that consumers would be confused between the wedding planner’s business “and Blue Ivy Carter,…

DRUM FOOD We’ve selected the most delicious recipes from the finalists of the DRUM Food Ambassador competition for this issue of DRUM FOOD. There’s a great mix of dishes – from simple meals for the midweek rush to culinary creations to wow guests. What’s more, these meal are easy to prepare! DRUM HAIR 2019 The latest issue is dedicated to helping you look and feel great, with everything from the hottest trends to the best hair-care advice. We chat to cover star Ayanda Borotho, Miss SA 2019 Zozibini Tunzi and 10 Miss SA finalists about their natural hair journeys. There’s also inspiration for your  next look with celeb styles, Instagram hair stars and step-by-step guides! GET DRUM ON YOUR PC OR DEVICE Pay R64 a month and get DRUM every…

SHE’S used to people staring at her wherever she goes. The scars that cover her face, arms and torso have always made her feel like an outcast. Many people with such life-changing injuries would hide away from the prying world – but not this feisty, determined woman. Itumeleng Sekhu was just a baby when she was badly burnt. She lost an ear, fingers and her right arm after a candle fell over and set their house on fire. But while fire may have ravaged parts of her body, she’s embracing it and turning it into one of the many enterprises that occupy her life. She’s started a candle-making business. “I had a phobia of candles and I wanted to face that fear and get over it,” Itumeleng tells DRUM. She’s…

NACHO BITES MAKES 24 BITES PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 7-10 MIN NACHO BOWLS 4 tortillas 30ml (2T) olive oil 2,5ml (½t) each ground cumin, coriander and cayenne pepper 5ml (1t) smoked paprika salt and freshly ground pepper GUACAMOLE 2 avocados, peeled and stoned 30ml (2T) plain yoghurt 15ml (1T) mayonnaise 2 spring onions, chopped 15ml (1T) lemon juice handful fresh coriander TO FINISH 2 tomatoes, finely diced extra fresh coriander Preheat the oven to 200°C. Grease two muffin trays (12 hollows each) with nonstick spray. 1 Nacho bowls Lightly brush the tortillas with the olive oil and cut each tortilla into six triangles. 2 Mix the spices and sprinkle over the tortillas. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Press each tortilla triangle into a muffin hollow. 3 Bake for…

TRENDS WE LOVE STUBBLE This look works for guys who like to keep things simple but stylish. You can either let a clean shav e grow a bit or trim a fuller beard so only stubble is left. Regular trims are necessary to k eep this look in check. Maintain CLEAN-CUT If you work in the corporate world wear this formal and refined beard with confidence. A weekly trim is necessary to keep this look on point. Shave FULL BEARD This look is for creative, free-spirited men who don’t conform to rules. Let your beard grow unrestrained or, if you want a bit of shape, a slight trim around the edges will do the trick. It requires little maintenance but don’t forget to keep the hair clean and nourished. Cleanse…

NO PAY FOR BEING SICK Q I’ve been permanently employed for nine years at the same company. Recently I wasn’t feeling well and stayed at home for two days. I didn’t have money to see a doctor and treated myself with over-the-counter medicines. When I came back to work my employer asked for my sick note. He says if I don’t produce it, he won’t pay me for those two days. I think this is unfair and a violation of my rights. ANONYMOUS, PIMVILLE A Each company has its own policies regarding when a medical certificate is required to confirm that an employee wasn’t fit to work. You need to check what the policy at your workplace is. You can ask someone in your human resources department. If, according to…

AN ACCOUNTANT FOR THE MOB The accountant for a crime syndicate happens to be deaf and mute. While working for the criminals he collects more than R500 000 by stealing from their books. The crime boss finds out about this and sends two hitmen to his house. Since the accountant is deaf and mute, the hitmen bring an interpreter to translate what the accountant says. “Where is the money?” the one hitman asks. The accountant signs that he doesn’t know and the interpreter translates, The hitman then says, “Tell us where the money is or we will kill your wife and kids, burn down your house, and chop off your feet!” The accountant signs fast and furiously that the money is in a safe that is hidden in the floorboard…

BORDERLANDS 3 PS4, XBOX ONE, PC This one is strictly for fans. There are new planets to explore, new classes to try and what seems like millions of new guns to shoot. But despite all these additions, there’s little that’s new. Borderlands redefined the action game genre, and while this new instalment is far from bad it’s a missed opportunity for the developers to breathe new life into a genre that’s fast getting stale.…

HE NEEDED to tell the story and he wanted it told the right way. So Gaongalelwe Tiro decided to write his uncle’s story himself. Parcel of Death recounts the little-told life story of Onkgopotse Abram Tiro, the first SA freedom fighter the apartheid regime pursued beyond the country’s borders to assassinate with a parcel bomb. Gaongalelwe tells DRUM a little about himself. Tell us a bit about yourself and how you started writing? I’ve studied and practised journalism for most of my working life. My interest in writing came about as a result of a passion for reading, especially newspapers and magazines in my earlier years. I was particularly interested in politics and sports then. Subsequently, I majored in English in my undergraduate studies and developed an eternal love for…

‘I’m doing something I’m passionate about’ THE backs of his knees are under his armpits and his feet are behind his head. If not for his relaxed, reassuring smile you would expect Justin Phahlane to be screaming in agony. Yet twisting himself like a pretzel is just another day at work for this professional contortionist. Contortionism is a form of physical performance which involves dramatic bending, flexing and twisting of the human body – and it’s the 31-year-old’s passion. The performer, who is also known as The Rubberman, tells DRUM it began as a hobby when he was a child after he saw contortionists of The Great Moscow Circus in action in a televised performance. “I was amazed by how the performers could bend their bodies in ways I had…

IT’S not uncommon to see older guys on the silver screen. Samuel L Jackson is 70, John Kani is 76 and at 88 James Earl Jones still lends his voice to Disney’s The Lion King. Usually though, oldies play oldies – but there are two septuagenarians who are in a league of their own. They are the ultimate action men and now, just when you could forgive them for dozing in rocking chairs and wearing comfy cardies, they’ve reprised the roles that made them household names. Sylvester Stallone returns as Rambo and Arnold Schwarzenegger? Well, he always did promise he’d be back. And he is. SYLVESTER STALLONE (73) As a young actor Sly struggled to find work and had to fight with studio MGM to star in Rocky, the 1976…

HE’S been described as a try-scoring machine on a par with Bryan Habana and dubbed “a natural-born predator” by former Bok Breyton Paulse. Punters have predicted Makazole Mapimpi will be the top try scorer of the Rugby World Cup, a belief the 29-year-old winger helped along by scoring two tries in South Africa’s 57-3 drubbing of Namibia in Japan recently. The tries followed the hat-trick he scored in a pre-World Cup game against the Japanese – three sizzling tries that helped the Springboks to a 41-7 victory over the team that humiliated them in the previous world cup. Sports writers didn’t waste time liking Mapimpi to Habana: he was the first South African to cross the line three times since Habana in the 2015 World Cup and his performance put…