Innholdsfortegnelse for 12-Dec-19 i Drum English

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 The latest issue of DRUM HAIR is packed with the hottest styles from runways to Mzansi’s streets. We also give you advice on how to keep your hair beautiful – from wigs and braids to natural and coloured hair! Get your copy of these fab magazines in stores now, or order from Johan  Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com GET DRUM ON YOUR PC OR DEVICE Pay R64 a month and get DRUM every week – that’s R14,70…

HE CHEATED ON ME Q I’m a 30-year-old mother of one. I found out my boyfriend has a two-month-old son with another woman. I heard it from my brother because they’re friends. When I asked him about it, he said he was planning to tell me in December when we’d be together for the holidays. It turns out that I was his girlfriend when he was in Joburg and the other lady was his girlfriend when he was in Dundee. The guy has been sleeping with us both without a condom. Earlier this year I had an STI and when I told him, he was so rude and didn’t want to know about it. I have ended the relationship with him because he doesn’t see anything wrong with his actions.…

SCANDAL! Xolile (SIVE MABUYA) unwittingly gives Chumani reason to fear for his mortal soul. Two pacts are made to help preserve two professional situations. Madness looms for Kgosi and Kabza, and they agree to take drastic action to ward it off. A stolen item miraculously reappears, which appeases Gloria. Chumani is very intrigued by a new person in his life but Boniswa is scared by the development. A dangerous idea is placed in Kgosi’s mind. Quinton’s passion for excitement starts to become addictive. Boniswa is disturbed by the presence of a certain young woman. Kgosi wants to carry out another dubious plan which could get him into big trouble. Chumani wants to believe he is home free but the truth has many ways of coming out. Hlengiwe extends a surprising…

Tesla unveiled three models: a single-motor rear-wheel drive for R588 850, a dual-motor all-wheel drive for R722 904 and a tri-motor all-wheel drive for R1,03 million. The firm is charging R1 467 to reserve a vehicle but this is refundable if the customer changes their mind. Production is expected to begin towards the end of 2021. The Guardian reported Elon’s net worth, which is estimated at more than R280bn, plunged to R107bn in a day after the embarrassing Cybertruck launch. Not that it seems to have put people off: Tesla announced it had received more than 200 000 orders following the ill-fated demonstration. “It’s hard to say if that one infamous moment is why Tesla has been able to get 200 000 deposits on the Cybertruck, but all the extra…

DRESSED almost entirely in black, he cuts a powerful, imposing figure. He’s played a mobster, a dictator, an insurgent and a hitman, but when we sit down to chat with actor Forest Whitaker, he’s just a gentle giant. The Hollywood star is wearing white sneakers, which contrast with his all-black ensemble, when we meet him at The Pivot hotel at Montecasino during a recent trip to Jozi to promote his drama series, Godfather of Harlem (currently on DStv channel 103). The soft-spoken star is also in SA to check in on his NGO that works to improve the lives of young people on the Cape Flats in Cape Town. ‘I’m inspired by people who have overcome challenges’ Forest (58) is the executive producer of Godfather of Harlem, which has been…

IT’S her favourite season, Miss SA ZOZIBINI TUNZI says, and the 26-year-old is in her element in warm weather. “I’m a summer person – I’ve always hated the cold,” she says. “Something about the sun and clear-blue skies lifts my mood.” It also makes her reminisce about sweltering summer days when she and her cousins ran around their garden while their gogo would cool them down by spraying them with water from a hosepipe. We asked Zozi to share her fashion faves for the season. “It’s all about ease and comfort,” she says.…

OUR neighbourhoods are enjoying peace and quiet, but that will end soon when companies close for the holidays and workers get their bonuses. Many South Africans find it difficult to sit at home when they have extra money in their pockets so they go on shopping sprees, buying things they don’t really need (10 Holiday season money mistakes, 21 November). The idea of spending wisely and saving for a rainy day doesn’t seem to cross their minds. It’s important for every working person to have some money saved. With the tough economic conditions in our country it’s tough to save during the year, and that’s why we need to save our bonus if we can. If you must spoil yourself, do it responsibly and try to save a little for…

HER kids are still getting used to her f ame. Every time Lusanda Mbane sets foot outside, she’s mobbed by fans who call out her character’s name. “I could be in a mall with my kids and be stopped for a selfie with ‘Boniswa’,” Lusanda says. She is, of course, referring to her devious Scandal! character. Boniswa has been hiding a big family secret: Chumani, the son she shared with her deceased husband, was in fact not Siseko’s child. Thanks to the sizzling storyline, Lusanda has become a trending topic on social media, and fans can’t seem to get enough of Boniswa’s antics. “My husband knows the drill now. When it starts, he will signal and go wait for me in the car,” she says. “My kids are taking it…

South Africa is one of “the most unsafe places in world to be a woman”, President Cyril Ramaphosa said at an emergency sitting of parliament in September. Some 2 700 women and 1 000 children were murdered last year, and at least 100 rapes were reported daily. These statistics are like those of a country at war, the president added. “There is a dark and heavy shadow across our land. Women and children are under siege,” he said. These three women’s murders made headlines in recent months: UYINENE MRWETYANA In August the 19-year-old University of Cape Town student was raped and murdered by Luyanda Botha in the Cape Town post office where he worked. Last month Botha was convicted and handed three life sentences. SINETHEMBA NDLOVU The 22-year-old UKZN student…

HE’S a poet of the streets, a rapper whose lyrics are provocative and perceptive and a performer whose in-your-face style has helped him amass legions of fans and some of the top awards in the business. With all this going for him, you’d think YoungstaCPT would be all bravado and swagger – but you’d be wrong. Hip-hop’s man of the moment is actually rather quiet and reserved. He’s a self-professed introvert who doesn’t like being around too many people. “I don’t mind being in the background, often heard but seldom seen,” says YoungstaCPT, whose real name is Riyadh Roberts. But he’d better get used to people wanting to see more of him. He recently won big at the South African Hip Hop Awards – scooping the coveted album of the…

BEEF UP YOUR BICEPS 1 Place the band under one foot (or two, if your band is long enough). Drop your arms down by your sides, with your shoulders and elbows relaxed. 2 Tuck your elbows into your sides and, keeping them still, lift only your hands and forearms. 3 Raise your hands as far as you can, remembering to keep your elbows still. Lower your arms gently, don’t let them collapse down. Repeat at least 10 times. GET LEANER LEGS This should activate your glutes (bum), quads (thighs) and iliotibial band (ITB, which runs from the outside of the pelvis, over the hip to just below your knee). 1 Tie the band around your ankles with your legs hip-width apart. If you need support, hold on to something for…

HE WON’T SIGN DOCUMENTS TO SELL THE HOUSE ‘Get an attorney who will bring a court application to be appointed as a liquidator’ Q My husband divorced me in 2005 while I was away. We were married in community of property and the divorce order states our estate will be divided. I’ve been trying to sell our old house for a while now, but he doesn’t want to sign the necessary documents. What can I do? ANONYMOUS, EMAIL A You need to get an attorney who will bring a court application to be appointed as a liquidator. The function of a liquidator will be to divide the joint estate and to give consent to the sale of the house, even if your husband refuses to sign the documents. CHILD MAINTENANCE…

SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 20 DEC First impressions count, an adage that applies even to a casual Sagittarius with a somewhat careless approach. The right body language, clear communication, eye contact and a ready smile should go a long way in making a good impression. You may even want to take a step further and take your physical appearance in hand. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 43, 21, 39, 44, 2, 9 CAPRICORN 21 DEC – 20 JAN Your personal year is drawing to an end, which makes for a good week to withdraw from the rat race, shun the social scene and spend some time in contemplation. You might want to look back and pat yourself on the back for your achievements over the past year, as well as mourn your…

6 UNDERGROUND ACTION. 2019. 105 MIN. 16V.ON NETFLIX FROM 13 DECEMBER A billionaire fakes his death but instead of retiring to an island, he forms a vigilante team of crime-fighters. The cast includes RYAN REYNOLDS and Corey Hawkins, and the trailer promises an orgy of explosions, bigger explosions, car chases and gunfights. Details of the actual plot are hazy, but it looks a bit like a mix of Bad Boys, the Fast and Furious movies and The Italian Job. THE HAUNTED HATHAWAYS STREAMING ON SHOWMAX Newly divorced mom Michelle and her kids relocate to New Orleans where they settle in to what turns out to be a haunted house. The ghosts are the previous occupants, jazz musician Ray Preston (CHICO BENYMON) and his sons. The show relies on lots of…

HE’S a familiar face on TV thanks to his role as Mthoko in the popular SABC1 series Makoti and presenting hit variety show Selimathunzi. And soon viewers will see SIPHESIHLE VAZI (27) battle it out for a cool R1 million in the upcoming ninth season of Tropika Island of Treasure. We get to know him a little better. 1 Siphesihle wants to become a businessman – which is why he studied marketing and communication at the University of Johannesburg. 2 He used to be a pig farmer. Before he got his big break, he took piggery classes to ensure he’s the best farmer he can be. 3 He hates avocados. 4 His most embarrassing on-screen moment was when he interviewed designer DAVID TLALE for a segment on Selimathunzi. “I ended…

THE Banker was supposed to be Apple TV Plus’ heavy hitter and awards-season contender, but now it may never be seen. Starring ANTHONY MACKIE and SAMUEL L JACKSON, the film is based on the true-life story of two black businessmen playing the racist financial system in the US in the 1950s and 1960s. The film has now been shelved after allegations of sexual abuse involving the relatives of Anthony’s character, Bernard Garrett, came to light. CYNTHIA GARRETT, stepsister of Bernard Garrett Jr, has alleged she and her sister were sexually molested by their half-brother – Bernard’s son – when he was a young man living in their home. “Lies to hide the producer who sexually molested my sister and I for years, then stole my mom’s life story with our…

I think that’s a great move. An individual must grow, and sometimes to grow you must let go of “promising” opportunities. Acting as a teen on Generations would limit her as a woman and as a brand. I would love to hear her at 5FM or watch her on TV, maybe on a young woman’s programme like e.tv’s Sisterhood. SIBUSISO HUMMINGBIRD So sad, I love her voice. TSHEPISO PROMZY DELAZY TSHOLO She’s still going to do much better things than Generations, I feel she has a lot of potential. She is going to go international, trust me. KIDSOUL GOD’SON SIHLAHLA Good luck, beautiful doll! THEMBELIHLE NXUMALO…

ACTING is all she’s ever known. So when she saw the bloody gash on her forehead all she could think was who would cast a woman with such a big ugly scar unless she’s playing a thug? The question plagued Palesa Madisakwane since the horrific accident that nearly claimed her life when a drunk driver crashed into her car early this year. Yet when she lifts her heavy fringe the scar is barely noticeable, and she’s thrilled to be acting again. Palesa is back on TV in Dream: The Lebo Mathosa Story, in which she plays Mamfundisi, Lebo’s stepmom. “It’s a small role, but I am happy,” she tells DRUM. The former Generations star can’t wait to sink her teeth into more roles but is concerned about her future because…

EVER since she was a little girl, all she wanted was to be famous. Lerato Melda Makgatho’s dream came true and now her name is known all across Mzansi – but not for the reasons she’d hoped. The slay queen and one-time street child is at the heart of an alleged love triangle involving two of the country’s most powerful politicians – finance minister Tito Mboweni and mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe, who is also national chairperson of the ANC. Lerato (26) made headlines when she revealed she’d been in relationships with both men. She claims they treated her to holidays, meals at high-end restaurants and liaisons at top hotels, as well as a monthly “girlfriend allowance” of tens of thousands of rands. “I have a house because…

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THE holidays are all about making happy memories, but it’s also a time when we’re frantically busy. There’s the rush of buying gifts, stocking up on groceries and preparing for year-end celebrations. It can be easy to lose track of your little one in a bustling mall during Christmas shopping, or at a crowded party. In a country where a child goes missing every five hours – and one in three are victims of sexual and other violent abuse – we should always keep a close eye on our kids. But this busy end-of-year period is when they need even more protecting, says Siliziwe Mbambo, a child protection programme social worker at the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children in Cape Town. Mbambo and Dorothea Gertse, also from the…

FUNNY THOUGHTS Women should not have children after 35. Really, 35 children are enough. Shopping tip: you can get shoes for R5 at bowling alleys. After all is said and done, usually more is said than done. I am a nobody. Nobody is perfect. Therefore, I am perfect. I married my wife for her looks . . . but not the ones she’s been giving me lately! No one ever says, “It’s only a game,” when their team is winning. I gave my son a hint. On his room door I put a sign: “CHECKOUT TIME IS 18”! If carrots are so good for the eyes, how come I see so many dead rabbits on the highway? Why do we choose from just two people for president and 12 for…

CHARLIE’S ANGELS SOUNDTRACK BY VARIOUS ARTISTS Featuring many of today’s top female pop stars, this is undoubtedly an ode to girl power. It features the smash hit Don’t Call Me Angel by Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey. Plus, five new songs from Ariana. Others artists include Stefflon Don, Kash Doll, Kiana Lede and the iconic Donna Summer. A perfect album to party the night away with your girlfriends! ANOTHER KIND OF CHRISTMAS BY NE-YO The three-time Grammy winner wrote five new tracks and revisits classics for his first Christmas album.The covers include Someday at Christmas, first performed by Stevie Wonder, and I Want to Come Home for Christmas by Marvin Gaye. The record earns its parental advisory with the tracks Talk About It and Open Mine Tonight.…

POSTSCRIPT BY CECELIA AHERN (HARPERCOLLINS) R309* Postscript is the sequel to Irish writer Ahern’s 2004 best-selling debut novel PS, I Love You (it was also made into a movie). In the first book, Holly’s husband, Gerry, dies of cancer and leaves her letters to be read monthly to help her move on. The new book picks up seven years after Gerry’s death. Holly’s in a good space, working with her sister and dating again – in fact, she’s about to move in with her boyfriend, Gabriel. She agrees to do a podcast about the letters and how they’ve helped her and it becomes a viral hit. It even inspires a group of people with terminal illnesses to form the PS, I Love You club. They want Holly to help them…

IT WAS a cracking start to his launch – but not exactly the kind he had banked on. There Elon Musk was on stage, showing off his brand-new Tesla Cybertruck when his lead designer stepped up to perform a test designed to show off the impenetrability of the vehicle’s exoskeleton. But as Franz von Holzhausen lobbed a metal ball at the window the “armoured glass” smashed – much to Elon’s embarrassment and horror. “Oh f***,” he was heard muttering under his breath. Things went from badtoworse when Franz suggested he hurl the ball against the back window – and that too smashed. It was an inauspicious start to the much-hyped launch, but at least it got everyone talking. Some even thought it might have been deliberate to maximise publicity. SO…

‘We married a man we didn’t know’ FOR a while their union was happy – even though there were three of them in the marriage. Sisters Owami and Olwethu Siko became the talk of the town when they wed the same man. Yet for the twins there was nothing unusual about sharing a bed with their guy. After all, they’d always done everything together, from sharing a plate of food to wearing the same clothes. So it felt completely natural to tie the knot with Mzukiseni Mzazi. The sisters got pregnant around the same time too – but it wasn’t long before their marriages started to unravel. They say Mzu (55), a well-known TV director they met when they auditioned for Muvhango, often made it known he gave them a…

AS EVERY parent knows, raising kids is one of the toughest gigs around – whether you’re a celebrity or not. “Guys, parenting is beautiful then it’s hard then it’s beautiful then it’s heartbreaking then it’s all that all over again [sic],” said singer LEANNE DLAMINI (34) in an Instagram post in which she shared some of the life lessons she hopes to teach her daughters, ZANI-LEE (10) and ZAYA-ROSE (6). “I wish you the strength to face challenges along with the confidence to choose your battles carefully. I wish you adventure on your journey and may you always stop to help someone along the way. “Listen to your heart and take risks carefully. Never forget how strong and beautiful you are. Remember you’re loved and I’m so proud of you…

‘That purse ain’t me . . .’FRANKIE MUNIZ LOOKS like LIZZO has a celebrity stalker. Back in September Frankie Muniz, former child star of sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, made the singer the bizarre offer of being an accessory for her. “I can be a purse . . . put a chain around me and I’ll hold your stuff for you . . . just sayin,” he tweeted. Months passed, then at the recent American Music Awards the Juice singer showed up with an impractically tiny Valentino purse about the size of a box of matches. Sharing a pic of herself on Instagram, she wrote, “@maisonvalentino bag big enough for my f*cks to give.” Frankie replied on Twitter: “That purse ain’t me . . . @lizzo.” Erm, okay!…

SAY it isn’t so! IDRIS ELBA has declared he’s going on a social-media break, which means we’ll be seeing a whole lot less tall, dark and handsome next year. The Hobbs & Shaw star says he’s no longer enjoying social media, or bad news. “I’ve been trying to wean myself off. I used to post a lot more but it’s been putting me off lately. Twitter’s just not how I want to receive my news,” he told Fast Company magazine. “I read the news aggregated on my iPad but I can’t check it constantly,” he continued. “I’m not proud of it, but it’s true because it makes me feel depressed.” We hear you, Idris, and we’ll miss you. SOURCES: DAILYMAIL.CO.UK, ESSENCE.COM, EW.COM, INSTAGRAM.COM, ROLLINGSTONE.COM,USMAGAZINE.COM, VARIETY.COM, WASHINGTONPOST.COM…

THEY’RE big fans of superheroes and princesses, but STERLING K BROWN’s kids are not awestruck that their dad is in one of their favourite movies. His sons, Andrew (8) and Amaré (4), loved Frozen II “but they were not impressed that I’m in it”, he said on Late Night with Seth Meyers. However, Sterling’s role in Black Panther (he played Killmonger’s father) left Andrew “completely traumatised”. “He’s impressed with it, but here’s a note to the wise. If you take your son to a movie where the character that plays your son dies, it may have a traumatic effect,” Sterling (43) said. “I had to, like, pick him up, sit him on my lap and rock him and tell him it was gonna be okay.” Awww!…