Innholdsfortegnelse for 22-Sep-16 i Drum English

IN THIS issue, we bring you Domestly, the award­winning app that connects domestic workers with potential employers. It has given both domestic workers and employers the freedom they need to ensure that their needs are met. So if you’re an employer who’s looking for a domestic worker, all you have to do is download the app and take it from there. On page 14, you can read more about the three co­founders of this app, which also gives domestic workers control over how much they earn. We also speak to former Tshwane mayor, Kgosientso “Sputla” Ramokgopa, who admits that the main reason the ANC lost Tshwane was because they became aloof and failed to listen to the cries of the black middle class. He is a brave man to publicly…

TSHILISO KHESA YES I think she is a good choice; however, because of the stigma surrounding the Zuma family, not everybody in the country will trust her. The presidency will be seen as a chieftaincy moving around within the Zuma family. DUMISANI NDABA NO She is not capable; with the current state of affairs the country needs a very strong woman. We need someone who cannot be bullied out of doing what the State requires. Nkosazana is too soft and she will be easily influenced. MOKGAETSI MAHLO YES It’s time for a change and she is very capable of steering South Africa in the right direction. We are ready for a female president. People need to stop using the stereotypes surrounding the Zuma surname to say she is not capable.…

90’s: He forms a kwaito group called Chiskop with a group of childhood friends. 1999: Embarks on a solo career, releases a top-selling album and he wins numerous awards. 2000: Releases his hit album Nkalakatha. The single of the same name becomes a huge crossover hit that tops many charts. 2001: Wins Song of the Year for Nkalakatha at the South African Music Awards. 2004: He is voted in the top 100 of a list of Top Great South Africans. March 2008: His car is involved in a crash in which two people – Charles Shabalala (39) and Felix Thebe (38) – are killed on the N1 highway in Joburg. December 2008: Mandoza pleads guilty to culpable homicide and is commended by the magistrate for showing remorse. He is ordered…

SHE WAS only two months pregnant when disaster struck. What should have been a simple operation left her blind in one eye and childless. Nonhlanhla Ndukula (37), from Barberton in Mpumalanga, tells DRUM she started having problems in her right eye in January this year. She consulted eye specialist Dr Tshele Letsela, who told her that her vision was 100 % in her left eye, but there was internal bleeding in her right eye, which was only functioning at 60 %. He recommended an operation that would help remove the blood which was obstructing her vision. “I agreed because I thought he knew what he was doing,” Nonhlanhla says. The operation was scheduled for 14 February at Kiaat Private Hospital in Nelspruit. After the operation was completed, she was told…

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MUCH AT STEAK MARINATED STEAK Marinating steak helps to tenderise the meat and enhance its flavour. PREPARATION: 5 MIN MARINATE: 2 HR COOKING: 15 MIN SERVES 4-6 30 ml (2 tbsp) Worcestershire sauce 3 cloves garlic, crushed juice of 2 limes 30 ml (2 tbsp) red wine vinegar 15 ml (1 tbsp) cumin seeds 15 ml (1 tbsp) chilli flakes 1 onion, grated 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 1 kg chuck steak salt and pepper SALAD 2 heads cos lettuce 100 g cherry tomatoes, halved 15 ml (1 tbsp) Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil 1 In a small bowl, mix together the Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lime juice, vinegar, spices, onion and olive oil. Season the meat well on both sides, then put…

‘Even if he has decided not to be part of the child’s life, he still has to pay maintenance’ HE WON’T TALK ABOUT SEX Q My boyfriend doesn’t want us to talk about sex at all – before, during or after – and I’m not sure whether he enjoys it or not. Sometimes after having sex, he gets out of bed and puts on his clothes. At times, he also doesn’t want me to touch his private parts, which is the thing I like the most. All he wants to talk about is church and the Bible. I used to listen but because it has become an everyday topic, I fall asleep when he starts. Is he wrong or is it me? MM, E-MAIL A It sounds like your boyfriend…

ENCOURAGEMENT is a gift anyone can give you but, truth be told, these days it doesn’t come easy. Most people are fighting for survival and have less time to care about others. Nonetheless, the good thing is that the most powerful form of encouragement is that which comes from within yourself. In 1 Samuel 30:1-6 it says: “And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire. And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way. “So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it…

BRAMLEY is thrilled to announce that we now offer four different tissue oils. The original Magnolia tissue oil has a rich, heady and feminine fragrance; the Lavender tissue oil evokes a feeling of calm and tranquillity; Pink Blossom is a modern delicate fragrance; and Cocoa Heaven is a warm fragrance that will uplift and calm your senses. All our tissue oils are enriched with bio-pharm oil, which contains ceramides. They capture and bind water, keeping your skin supple, smooth and hydrated. Bathing, harsh environmental factors and stress rid your skin of your natural ceramides, which is why using Bramley tissue oil is essential for creating beautiful skin. Use liberally after your daily bathing routine. For best results, use in conjunction with Bramley body butters and body lotions. All Bramley products…

LIBRA 23 SEP – 22 OCT The sun moves into your sign this week, heralding the beginning of a new personal year. Soon it will be your birthday, a good enough excuse for a social Libra to have friends around for a party. Be warned, though, that it could be a week of going over the top, which might pose a threat to both your pocket and waistline. Amid the celebrations, also try to give thought to and make plans for the year ahead. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 17, 22, 45, 39, 33, 7 WINNIE MADIKIZELAMANDELA 26 SEPTEMBER JERMAINE DUPRI 23 SEPTEMBER WILL SMITH 25 SEPTEMBER SIPHIWE TSHABALALA 25 SEPTEMBER SERENA WILLIAMS 26 SEPTEMBER LIL WAYNE 27 SEPTEMBER LIBRA IN LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS Their relationship is the most important aspect of…

ABOUT THE MUSIC The Port Elizabeth-born singer’s sound is best described as Afro-pop. Her debut album, Rabulapha!, earned her a Sama nomination for Best Alternative Album, but she recently made waves with her collaboration on Guestlist, featuring Aewon Wolf and hit producer Sketchy Bongo. IT’S IN THE GENES Wondering who influenced her sound? “I grew up listening to jazz, often being forced to, because my mother was a jazz musician. I also listened to hip hop. My brother was a producer and we had a recording studio in our house. My cousins all danced to kwaito. Those three styles influence my sound,” she says. PASSION FOR FASHION She has her own clothing line, Moonchild Cultwear, and the limited edition pieces are only available at her shop in Jeppe Street, Jozi.…

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‘I was a hard worker, even at work I was the trusted one’ THOSE ONES who owned the mines, I hate them, I hate them very much” Zwelendaba Mgidi was 23 years old when he left his home village of Kwa-Bala in the beautiful valleys of Mpondoland, Eastern Cape, to start work on the gold mines of the Free State province in 1983. From as far back as the late 1800s, Mpondoland became a reservoir for cheap labour in the industrialised areas like the Witwaters--rand. The gold mining industry recruited thousands of young African men, particularly from the poor rural areas of Lesotho, Eastern Cape, Swaziland, Mozambique, Malawi and Botswana, to use as cheap labour on the mines in the goldfields of the Free State and the Witwatersrand. Many of…

MZANSI’S first maskandi stage production is in the works and it promises to knock our socks off. Actor NHLANHLA MDLALOSE is the co-producer of The Voice of Umaskandi and he can’t stop gushing about it. “We want to document and tell the story behind the word ‘maskandi’,” Nhlanhla, who plays Bongani in Isibaya, says. He adds that his company, Ibhoklolo Entertainment, wants to make a meaningful contribution towards the country’s cultural development. “Music is our heritage, it unifies, it helps us celebrate our rich cultural diversity, so what better way than documenting this rich culture through a live stage theatrical show,” he adds. He’ll be working with industry pioneers and creators of shows such as Ipi Ntombi and the acclaimed Umoja, Thembi Nyandeni and TODD TWALA, as well as narrator…

TELEVISION personality and actress JESSICA NKOSI is joining Mzansi Magic’s hit show, Our Perfect Wedding (OPW), as the new host for season seven. And this time, she’ll be running the show, instead of standing in for current season six host, THEMBISA MDODA. According to a source close to the production, the show is going through a big revamp and Jessica is part of it. “She has already started filming for the show and the production [team] is happy to have her,” our source says. Jessica, along with Anele Mdoda (Thembisa’s sister), filled in for Thembisa on a few episodes during the current season when the latter was on leave, and the audience loved the Isibaya star’s hosting skills and on-screen presence. When approached for official comment on Jessica’s appointment, Mzansi…

LEGENDARY actor JERRY MOFOKENG will be back on stage in a production entitled Acceptance. Jerry plays the lead role of the judge who presided over the case of Tania Clarence, a South African woman living in the United Kingdom, who was detained under a hospital order for killing her three disabled children. In the play, the well-known judge, who accepted a plea of manslaughter from the mother, is visited by the slain children who want to tell their side of the story. “We create a world where these kids come back healthier 10 years later to tell their side of the story,” says Jerry. “They confront the judge and ask him to consider their perspective. I start by putting on a mask because it is safer to hide behind it.…

HER WARDROBE consists of custom­made items and high­end designer outfits; she frequently enjoys holidays aboard super luxury yachts while being pampered with pedicures from personal beauticians; and her favourite friends are the children of some of Hollywood’s A­listers. Let’s not forget that her parents are music royalty – mom Beyoncé and dad Jay Z, who once told Oprah he’s afraid his little girl will be the “worst, spoilt little kid ever”. So it’s no wonder online bullies are attacking Blue Ivy Carter. Following her red­carpet debut at the recent MTV Video Music Awards, social media was abuzz with comments that the four­year­old “looks like a boy”, resembles her dad “who is not cute at all” and one person even went so far as to call the preschooler “ugly”. While Bey…

FASHION, fun and endless selfies were the order of the evening recently when some of Mzansi’s A-list celebrities descended on Venda, Limpopo, for the annual Phalaphala FM Royal Heritage Festival. As expected, Muvhango actors LESLEY MUSINA and GABRIEL TEMUDZANI, who both hail from the province, showed up in fine style. Actress BONTLE MODISELLE brought her fashion A-game while actor PHILA MADLINGOZI and comedian CHRIS MAPANE took endless selfies. Despite being kicked out on the streets by her Ben 10 recently, actress and singer KB dazzled the audience with her performance and if the rumour mill is right, then embattled TV personality and actor ZOLA could return to our screens on his well-loved show, Zola 7. Musicians VUSI NOVA and NATHI MANKAYI had a ball, as did man of the moment…

EMBRACE NATURAL HAIR What a brave young girl Zulaikha Patel (The great hair debate, 15 September) is. At such a young age she’s an inspiration to all proudly African girls who sport their natural hair. It’s about time former Model C schools stopped with their standard rules that favour the white minority. They need to stop dehumanising blackness. Asking someone to change their hair is like asking that person to erase their blackness. It’s about time black entrepreneurs open private schools for our black children. THANDO NYEKE, REIGER PARK APPRECIATE OUR CHEFS Chefs in SA have fewer opportunities than in European countries. Here, chefs are taken for granted. They work hard and get paid peanuts. People should stop criticising them and see this career as important as being a doctor…

‘It is our duty to explain why we believe she’s not suitable for the position’ IT WAS never going to be easy. Finding someone to fill the very big shoes of outgoing Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, was an unenviable task. For many, she has come to signify everything that’s good and just about South Africa right now. However, when Advocate Busisiwe Joyce Mkhwebane was recently endorsed by Parliament to succeed Madonsela, she was met with warm approval by most members. But, naturally, it was not all plain sailing – the Democratic Alliance (DA) dropped a bombshell and rejected her appointment by claiming she was a spy. DA MPs Werner Horn and Glynnis Breytenbach said trusted sources provided information that Mkhwebane was a paid spy during her time at the Department…

‘We were aloof. We alienated the black middle class – that was our downfall. We need self-reflection’ DESPITE having lost a tense leadership battle, when he finally left Tshwane’s highest office it was with more grace than most expected. He was just 34 years old when the ANC first placed him in the mayor’s office but, after six years at the head of our administrative capital, Kgosientso “Sputla” Ramokgopa was ousted by his own party’s top dogs. Ramokgopa (41) took over from his aunt, Gwen Ramokgopa, in 2010, when she was appointed Deputy Minister of Health. By 2016, however, divisions in Tshwane between party members who supported him and the ANC’s Deputy Chairperson, Mapiti Matsena, were causing problems. The provincial leadership took the matter to Luthuli House (the party’s headquarters)…

NAME: Mpho Nkotsoe AGE: 29 OCCUPATION: Auditing intern FROM: Johannesburg MPHO’S STORY “I’ve been working hard at the gym this winter and I haven’t rocked the party scene in a long time. I want to make a grand entrance this summer and I’ve asked the DRUM makeover team how to put together outfits that are easy to coordinate and show off my new, toned figure.” MPHO’S REACTION “I was blown away by every look. I couldn’t believe the transformation. The experience gave me a tailor­made fashion lesson, which I desperately needed.” WORKING IT A collared, knee-length shirt dress is a stylish way to impress when a decent dress code is required. CASUAL SATURDAY For a trendy look, pair a camouflage shirt dress with gladiator espadrilles. Repeat the accent colour (in…

TIPS FOR YOUR BRAAI AREA Get the lighting right: you don’t just need ambient light to set the mood, but also functional light to make sure you can see what you’re braaiing. Make your stash of firewood a focal point (see below, left). Instead of building two little retaining walls, you could stack cement planting blocks on either side. Charge your Consol solar­power lamps during the day, so at night you have romantic lights on your patio that the wind can’t blow out. STOCKISTS @home 0860-666-674; Builders 0860-284-533; Cape Union Mart 0860-333-329; Clicks 0861-254-257; Chair Crazy 011-483-2225/8, 021-465-9991; Eetrite 011-445-3300; Game 0861-4263-2273; Makro 0860-300-999; MRP Home 0800-212-535; Pick n Pay 0800-112-288; Takealot.com 087-820-5058, 0861-222-989, www.takealot.com; The Crazy Store 0861-111-281; Woolworths 0860-100-987 We make every effort to provide accurate prices but…

‘To treat PMS, a clinical assessment should be your first stop’ CHANGE OF SEASON Q With spring and summer coming up, I tend to develop persistent sneezing, a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes. My son suffers from the same problem. Is a cure possible? I’ve tried various nose drops but they don’t seem to help. What can I do? PHINDI, E-MAIL A Just because your symptoms are seasonal doesn’t mean you’re “cured” between flare-ups. If over-the-counter remedies don’t relieve your symptoms, and the problem is interfering with your daily routine, consult your doctor who will send you for allergy tests and prescribe anti-histamines if necessary. There are also many micronutrient supplements on the market. They are available as complementary medical treatments, just like disciplines such as acupuncture, reflexology, kinesiology…

RHYTHM CITY Ntombizodwa and Cuba (MAGI WILLIAMS) plot together to help Niki. Sindiswa is frustrated with Emmanuel’s decision. Kop seems to be struggling with his job. Zachariah offends Jafta. Doc convinces Bongi that he loves her. Niki gets a chance to take Busi from Suffo and Puleng. Mapula learns that Sindiswa’s expecting Emmanuel’s baby. Jamaica finally summons the courage to tell Zachariah the truth. ISIDINGO Angelique accuses Eddie of having lost his mojo. Lerato goes missing on her big day. Obakeng confronts Calvin over what really happened with Aphiwe. S’khumbuzo (SISA HEWANA) sees Nikiwe with Gabriel. Lincoln forces S’khu and Nikiwe to work closely together at SG. Angie and Majola forge ahead on the case against Nina. A scorned Morongwa sabotages Gabriel and his Zama-Zama operation. SCANDAL! Mangi is prepared…

AT THE BAR A guy walks into a bar and orders a beer. After a few more beers, he needs to go to the bathroom. He doesn’t want anyone to steal his drink so he puts a sign on it saying: “I spat in this beer, so don’t drink it!” After a few minutes, he returns and there’s another sign next to his beer saying: “So did I!” THE OSTRICH A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich trailing behind him. The waitress asks him for his order and the man says: “A hamburger, fries and a Coke, please.” He turns to the ostrich: “And for you?” “I’ll have the same,” the ostrich says. A short while later, the waitress returns with the order. “That will be R49,40…

1. WHICH MUNICIPALITY IS STILL RUN BY THE ANC? A. Cape Town B. Durban C. Pretoria D. Joburg 2. WHICH COUNTRY WILL HOST THE 2020 OLYMPICS? A. Russia B. Qatar C. Japan D. Germany 3. FOR FOOT OR ANKLE PROBLEMS, YOU’D SEE A . . .? A. Podiatrist B. Psychiatrist C. Pathologist D. Paediatrician 4. BOKO HARAM AND ISIS ARE KNOWN AS . . . GROUPS? A. Music B. Radio C. Panic D. Terrorist 5. A CARNIVORE’S DIET MAINLY CONSISTS OF . . .? A. Grass B. Plants C. Meat D. Bacteria 6. IN WHAT TIME DID WAYDE VAN NIEKERK BREAK THE 400 M SPRINT WORLD RECORD? A. 90 seconds B. 43.03 seconds C. 19 seconds D. 60 seconds 7. COMPLETE THE SAYING: “EVERY DOG HAS ITS . . .?…

1830s Silicosis was first recognised as an occupational lung disease. 1886 Gold mining began on the Witwatersrand. 1902 The Weldon Miners’ Phthisis Commission concluded that the cause of phthisis (old term for silicosis-related tuberculosis) was breathing air contaminated with silica dust and made recommendations to improve the occupational health conditions in the mines urgently. 1912 South Africa became the first country to pay compensation for silicosis as an occupational disease. 1970-1980 An estimated 13 428 gold miners were certified to have contracted silicosis. 1987 The National Union of Mineworkers led a strike of an estimated 360 000 miners, demanding better wages and improved working conditions. 1994 The Leon Commission of Inquiry held hearings into working conditions and health and safety measures in South Africa’s mines. 2007 A health and safety…

ANGOLAN actress and producer WEZA SOLANGE, who was on the sixth season of Big Brother Africa and Mzansi Magic’s first telenovela Inkaba, has now joined SABC1’s Generations: The Legacy. Weza, who has been off our screens for a while, has been working on Angolan and Mozambican productions. She recently revealed to DRUM that she’s ecstatic to be joining the show. “I am very happy to be part of such a huge and groundbreaking soapie,” she said. “It’s a very popular show in Angola as well,so being part of it is a dream come true.” Weza, who has already started shooting parts of the soapie, says even though her role is a supporting one, she’s glad to be back on local TV. “I play a girl from Angola in Tau Mogale’s…

OUTSPOKEN poet and musician NOMSA MAZWAI is elated after shooting a video with M.anifest, one of Africa’s most sought-after rappers from Ghana. “I’ve just literally come back from Ghana to shoot the music video for the song Crooked Cupid Bow, which is the lead single from his latest album, Nowhere Cool,” she said, before playing the music video to her close friends and the media. She said unfortunately, at first, she experienced visa problems when she applied to travel to the country. “They don’t want us there because of xenophobia, so they make their visa regulations tough so that we don’t enter their country,” she said. But in spite of that, she gushed that it had been an amazing journey. Nomsa added that she’s also working on her album, which…

CALLING OUT FOR RAIN WHILE the Balobedu tribe (in Limpopo) currently don’t have a Modjadji or Rain Queen, we must all, as a country, do our part to conserve water until the first spring rain comes. Water restrictions are already in place in many municipalities and everyone should adhere to the rules or pay the price. We can all do our bit in our homes. Take shorter showers; reuse “grey” bath or shower water in our gardens or to clean our yards; and not rinse dishes under running water. Above all, fix broken taps and leaks in the kitchen or bathroom. When you see water leaking in your street, inform the municipality so it can be fixed as it’s a fact that most of our water is wasted in this…

‘If the doctors don’t move fast, it will spread’ HER EYES are bloodshot and she looks up at the ceiling every so often to keep the tears from rolling down her cheeks. “I have to be strong for my kids,” Mpho Tshabalala says. “Things are serious.” The 36-year-old mom of three pours her heart out for the first time since her husband, Mandoza – one of South Africas best-loved musicians – heard his cancer was back. And this time, it has tragically robbed him of his sight. Just four months ago, Mandoza (38) told DRUM how hed beaten squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer that attacked his mouth, eyes and nasal passages (Mandoza’s fiercest fight, 5 May). Upbeat and relieved, he wanted to share his journey and educate…

‘I never meant for that to make headlines‘ SHE CUTS a striking figure in her form-fitting dress and heels as she mingles with her peers. Seasoned comedienne and TV personality Tumi Morake is strutting her stuff at this year’s Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards press junket at the Teatro at Montecasino in Fourways, north of Joburg. And she has good reason to be smiling: She’s the first South African female comedian to ever win the Comic of the Year award. Tumi (34) has been in the business for over 10 years and has definitely made her mark in a world that tends to be dominated by men. “It tells me the general public now accepts that women can step up and hold their own, without relying too much on their male…

SUNSCREEN While dark skin has a lot of melanin (a pigment that protects it from the sun to some degree) it is almost useless if you’re spending a lot of time in the sun without sunscreen. It is true that dark-skinned people are less likely to get sunburnt after spending some time in the sun. However, this doesn’t rule out the possibility of skin cancer or other complications that come with the after-effects of the sun – which means you still have to take precautions. DO THIS: Apply sunscreen after you have applied your moisturisers, to both your face and body. Apply your sunscreen 15-30 minutes before you’re exposed to the sun. Keep reapplying it every two hours thereafter. It’s important for you to use sunscreen that is formulated for…

SCORPIO 23 Oct – 21 Nov Venus moves into your sign this week, enhancing your still-waters-run-deep allure, the perfect magnet to attract a deep and mysterious partner. It’s also a time to go out and meet others. Since it’s a week to place pleasure above work, it’s time to socialise or take your partner on a break. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 43, 29, 35, 3, 25, 12 SAGITTARIUS 22 Nov – 20 Dec You can look forward to a feel-good week. This should spill over into all areas of your life, benefiting not only yourself but also those you meet. The only danger is not knowing when enough is enough, whether it’s being too generous with money, working too hard or chasing too many adventures. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 47, 13, 21,…

MAKE A TEEPEE YOU NEED An old sheet Fabric paint Paintbrushes 4 bamboo poles, 180 - 200 cm long (available at hardware stores and building centres) 3 strong elastic bands or pieces of rope String Scissors FOLLOW THESE STEPS Tent material Use fabric paint to make a pattern or design of your choice on one side of the sheet. Paint the sheet at least a day before you need to pitch the tent. Leave to dry. Tent structure 1 Get someone to hold the four bamboo poles together and firmly bind them with two of the elastic bands or rope about 10 cm from the top. 2 Spread the poles (make sure they’re of equal length), press lightly into the ground and check that they’re firmly anchored. 3 Fasten the…

ON-THE-GO OMELETTE BITES Busy day ahead? Get up and go with these tasty omelettes you can eat on the way to school. SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS 2 fresh eggs 15 ml (1 tbsp) 1 % or low-fat milk (preferably fortified with vitamin A & D) 1/8 tsp salt 8 slices lean cold meat, cut into 2,5 cm strips 15 ml (1 tbsp) red peppers, finely diced 15 ml (1 tbsp) marrow, finely diced 15 ml (1 tbsp) sweet onion, finely diced 15 ml (1 tbsp) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 15 ml (1 tbsp) breadcrumbs, finely ground PREPARATION 1 In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and salt until combined. 2 Coat an 8-inch, non-stick pan with vegetable oil and heat to medium-high. 3 Pour the egg mixture into…

RENOWNED gospel mogul Sipho “Big Fish” Makhabane, is a busy man. Inbetween staging the popular Peace and Unity Concert series and producing acts such as Umsingizane and Thobekile, he auditioned and put together the venerated Mpumalanga Praise – a ground­breaking gospel group made up of young artists from across Mpumalanga. It’s a colossal project that is doubtless going to outlive his legacy. The group, whose first CD and DVD recording took place at Church on the Hill in Nelspruit, has been hailed as a game changer by industry insiders. The live CD and DVD recording attracted the likes of First Lady Nompumelelo Ntuli­Zuma, who was the guest of honour, among other dignitaries. Also in attendance was Mpumalanga ANC Youth League Deputy President, Desmond Moela. Other guest artists who attended the…