Innholdsfortegnelse for 1/2/2020 i Drum English

It’s sad how we keep criticising successful hard-working people who keep winning in life, but if it makes our miserable lives better, let’s carry on then. REFILOE WA BATUBATSE MANKGE It’s called growing up, people. Money or no money, we all change with time. THANDINKOSI PATRICIA KHOZA Leave her alone! She was beautiful when she was younger, and she is beautiful now! MARY MTCHOTSA Bonang has been beautiful and full of life since day one. HLOMPHO BOHLOKOA Mzansi must pray for Twitter users. They need serious deliverance. PAMELA NDLOVU…

EVERY year has its standout events and 2019 was no exception. We were moved to tears on more than one occasion – sometimes they were tears of joy, sometimes we cried in outrage, frustration or horror. Our sports teams made us proud and we were delighted as a short-haired black beauty was crowned Miss Universe. People took to the streets to protest against our women being raped and killed and we lost a few beloved faces due to illness too, but we kept on going. As the new year dawns, we look at some of the people and events that made news for all sorts of reasons over the past 12 months. WHO? MADE US PROUD MAKAZOLE MAPIMPI What a year the Bok winger had. From securing a spot…

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GRANTING CUSTODY Q What can I do if I do not want my ex-boyfriend to be granted custody of our kids in the event of my death? ‘I do not want my ex-boyfriend to be granted custody of our kids if I die’ I would like my sister to raise my children. ANONYMOUS, EMAIL A In terms of the Children’s Act, only you and the biological father have parental rights and responsibilities. In the event of your death, only the father will have parental rights and responsibilities. This means only he has a right to have primary residence, formerly known as custody, of the children. Your sister cannot be granted primary residence unless this is done by the father or the court and only if it is in the best…

CAPRICORN 21 DEC – 20 JAN It’s a good week to pay attention to your appearance. After all, it’s important for a classy Capricorn to not only do the right thing, but to also look the part. It may be time to upgrade your wardrobe, whether to fit your professional approach or suit a cool lifestyle. It’s also a great time to start getting back into shape. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 48, 9, 4, 10, 32, 43 AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 18 FEB A lot is happening behind the scenes for you this week, which means you might not get the recognition or praise due to you for your achievements and good deeds. It’s probably going to be a week where self-satisfaction will be your best reward, whether you’ve made an…

PHUMLANI Pikoli is a multimedia journalist and artist and author of the “crisp, experimental and beautifully weird” book of short stories, The Fatuous State of Severity, published in 2016. His new book, Born Freeloaders, is about a crew of young friends born on the cusp of democracy and navigating a life of drinking, wild parties and other recklessness. The siblings at the centre of the novel, Nthabiseng and Xolani, have been raised in an upper-middle-class family with connections to the political elite. Nthabiseng is lauded by her peers as she whimsically goes through life, unable to form her own identity in a world that expects her to pick a side in the fractured classifications of race. Xolani, not having known his late father, longs for acceptance from an uncle who…

Capricorn 22 December – 19 January Love This is a big year for Capricorns. Saturn and Jupiter, who’ve been creating a powerful tension between empowerment and constraint, both leave your sign. The first to go will be Saturn. Your love life is bound to feel a whole lot lighter and less restricted by mid-year. With this will go some of your sense of security.That’s not a bad thing. Slowly, after working hard at grounding your love, life will open up a fresh realm of romantic possibility. Money After a seven-year visit, Saturn will move out of Capricorn by the middle of the year.Though he’s given you the structure you’ve needed to get by financially for all this time, his conservatism is now an obstacle. Economics have to be re-imagined if…

SHE’S known for bringing the heat in the kitchen. She has been a judge on The Great South African Bake Off, cooked up a storm on her show Celeb Feasts with Zola, and showed us her fun side as a food critic in The Wedding Bashers. Now Zola Nene is sizzling up screens in SABC3’s The Taste Master. The celebrity chef tells us she loves being part of the reality show, which challenges contestants to cook-offs until only one remains. “It’s different from other shows I’ve done because we’re looking for talent. It’s an opportunity so many people crave but never get so that makes the show special,” she says. The 35-year-old has had a long, winding journey to making her own foodie dreams come true. She studied law at…

DINEO RANAKA My celebrity crushes are Jacob Zuma and WILL SMITH – they’re both so humorous and I think they’re organically themselves, neither of them exists to please anyone, they literally upset people and make people happy at their own pace in their own skin. DJ TIRA It must be TERRY PHETO! I admire that she’s so focused and all about growing her brand. LETHABO “LEJOY” MATHATHO I’ll forever crush on TYLER PERRY simply because of his work ethic, charisma and because he puts his love for God first. CHRISTALL KAY My celebrity crush is SOMIZI MHLONGO. I love him because he’s so funny and unique and always has me in stitches. He’s so free-spirited.…

IT WAS quite a year! There were depressing details of rampant corruption revealed by the Zondo commission, an onslaught of violent crimes against women, sky-high unemployment figures, petrol price hikes – the list seems endless. Yet we’ve always been a resilient nation capable of extraordinary things. Just look at how we banded together behind the Boks, who rewarded us by winning the Rugby World Cup. Then there was Zozi Tunzi, who inspired little black girls around the globe when she was crowned Miss Universe. And who can forget the nation’s outpouring of love for KFC couple Hector and Nonhlanhla. As we start this year, we’re filled with hope. We wish you, our fantastic readers, a 2020 filled with blessings. Until next week, THE DRUM TEAM We would love to hear…

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…

FOR the longest time he was mocked and called “Oros” because of the extra rolls around his waist. That’s why many were shocked when an image of a sleek, leaner-looking Collen Maine emerged on Twitter where it trended for hours. Gone was the so-called Oros man – his big boep and neck fat melted away seemingly overnight. “Has comrade Collen Oros Maine started banting?” one social-media user asked. Yes, he’s on a healthier diet, he confirms, but the former ANC Youth League president also went under the knife for a weight-loss procedure. “As a leader you get called names, but I didn’t do this procedure because of that. I did it because of health reasons,” Collen tells us when we catch up with him at The Maslow Time Square hotel…

THE bright lights were blinding as she opened her eyes. Madosini Latozi Mpahleni was surrounded by unfamiliar faces looking at her. They spoke, but their words made no sense. She had no idea where she was, or how she had ended up there. Bewildered and alone, the 76-year-old woman widely regarded as the queen of Xhosa music, started to cry. It was only when her friend and travelling companion Pedro Espi-Sanchis appeared that Mama Madosini calmed down. Pedro, a musician and educator, explained that she was in hospital in Annecy, France. She had been diagnosed with a faulty heart valve which had caused her to collapse in a bathroom a few days earlier. The pair had been on a performing tour of France and Switzerland and were on their way…

WHEN you get dressed in the morning, what goes through your mind? Things like, do these pants make my bum look big? Does this dress flatter my body shape? Do these colours work together? All important questions, but did you know your clothing can also affect your health? Medical research has highlighted potential dangers associated with certain items of clothing, and although they’re unlikely to kill you, they can present problems for your internal organs, nerves and muscles. Here’s a look at how some clothing items can have a negative impact on your overall wellbeing. SKINNY JEANS We all love those figure-hugging threads that make us look slimmer and trimmer, but some can exert too much pressure on our bodies. Tight-fitting jeans can cause numbness around your legs and thighs…

THE heat is on and the holidays are here. And children especially will want to spend most of their time in the water to keep cool. Unfortunately stories about kids drowning make the news every festive season, so it’s important to know what to do to keep them – and yourself – safe. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) says about 600 children drown in our country’s waters each year. Kids under the age of five are the most vulnerable at the beach, swimming pools, dams and even splash pools, baths and buckets. THE NO. 1 WATER SAFETY RULE Supervising children – even those in shallow water or those who know how to swim – is the most important factor in keeping kids safe in water, says Pearl Mbomvu, a…

IT’S your dream home, close to work and your kids’ schools. You’re keen to get all the paperwork done to make sure it’s yours – but before you sign on the dotted line it’s important to read the fine print of your lease agreement. If you don’t, there could be some nasty surprises in store for you. 1 Can you make changes to a rental property? You’re not allowed to make structural changes or install fixtures without the owner’s written permission. Should the owner grant permission, it’s important to remember that when the rental agreement expires you’re not entitled to any monetary compensation for the changes – for example, painting the walls in a colour you like or installing an extra towel rail in the bathroom. You’re also not allowed…

WHAT’S IN A NAME? The title of his new record, Heavy is the Head, is a lyric that features on one of its tracks, Crown. The 16-track album includes singles Own It, Wiley Flow and Vossi Bop. It also features cameos by several artists, including H.E.R. and Burna Boy. MAKING HISTORY Last year he became the first black British solo artist to headline Glastonbury Festival. “For the first time in my life, maybe in my career, I’ve achieved something,” he said. THAT FAMOUS VEST Stormzy, real name Michael Omari, made a statement when he took the stage at Glastonbury in a bulletproof vest created by English underground artist Banksy. It was aimed at Britain’s knife-crime crisis and racial inequality in the criminal justice system – an issue he’s outspoken about.…

4 books you consider must-reads for young South Africans? Hmm . . . I really enjoyed Siphiwo Mahala’s When a Man Cries; Angela Makholwa’s The Blessed Girl – I really, really enjoyed that; Jacques Pauw’s Little Ice Cream Boy; and his other book, Dances with Devils. 3 things you’d tell your younger self? Be cool, make more things and try more things. 2 things you’d tell an aspiring writer? Read first, then write! 1 piece of advice you live by? It’s only worth it if you get a story out of it.…

‘We need to take a step back and support coaches from right here’ THEY’D hoped he’d take over the reins permanently. Rhulani Mokwena had, after all, done a decent job as caretaker coach of one of the country’s biggest soccer teams. The 32-year-old steered Orlando Pirates to four wins, six losses and five draws, and had hoped to improve his track record. Now he’s set to return to his position as assistant coach after the Buccaneers appointed Josef Zinnbauer as head coach. The former footballer is the side’s sixth coach since they last hoisted a trophy, the Nedbank Cup in 2014. There are, however, many who feel Mokwena should have been given the top job, at least until the end of this season. Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Junior Khanye was…

SKAI JACKSON in a Max Mara outfit and Stuart Weitzman heels at the InStyle Max Mara Women in Film event in Los Angeles. YARA SHAHIDI in a Gucci power skirt suit and Sophia Webster heels at The Lion King premiere in Hollywood. ZENDAYA in Alexis Mabille at the Vanity Fair and Lancôme Toast Women in Hollywood event. MARSAI MARTIN in a Jovani dress and Schutz heels at The Hollywood Reporter’s Empowerment in Entertainment event. STORM REID in a Fausto Puglisi dress and Stella Luna heels at the When They See Us premiere in New York City.…

AS A new year starts there’s still a lot of focus on matriculants and road deaths, but we fail to give advice to people who have just gotten married or who are about to enter in to marriage. Many divorces could be prevented if couples were to go for pre-marital counselling. Relationships are not about possession, jealousy or lust. They’re about inspiration and finding someone who helps you improve, who loves your soul more than your body. A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in individuals, and it should be the union of two good forgivers. A marriage struggles if there is no communication. Marriage is the way you love your partner every day. Loving someone is a leap of faith because you give them your…

THERE’S certainly no shortage of South Africans flying the flag high – Nomzamo Mbatha, Trevor Noah and DJ Black Coffee are just some who’ve made their mark overseas. But in a year filled with stellar conquests, no one quite held a candle to Sho Madjozi. In just a few months the 27-year-old blew up even bigger and brighter than any other home-grown star. With her funky Tsonga rap, signature plaited hair and colourful traditional wear, Sho dazzled Mzansi and blazed a trail to the rest of Africa. Yet it’s the success of her song, John Cena, that put her on the map globally. The heartbreak track made her a national treasure overnight when it caught the ear of WWE superstar John Cena, who has become her biggest fan. Not only…

Sleep apnoea causes a person to stop breathing during their sleep. This is usually triggered by an obstruction of the airway, which can be due to swollen tonsils, although that is more common in children than adults. Other causes include nose or sinus problems; being overweight, as fat that accumulates in the neck can obstruct breathing; or even your natural anatomy, including the size of your tongue and the opening of your windpipe, as well as the shape of your head and neck. Untreated sleep apnoea can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. For overweight people, losing 10% of their weight may rid them of the condition completely. SOURCES: NPR.ORG, SLEEPFOUNDATION.ORG, WEBMD.COM, VERYWELLHEALTH.COM…

BREAKFAST BURGERS These keep in the fridge for up to three days or freezer for up to two weeks. MAKES 8 BURGERS PREPARATION: 15 MIN CHILLING: 30 MIN COOKING: 20 MIN PATTIES 1 celery stalk, roughly chopped 3 chicken breast fillets, cubed 1 large sweet potato, grated ½ onion, grated 125ml (½c) oats 1 can (410g) whole kernel corn, drained 2,5ml (½t) salt olive oil for shallow-frying BURGERS 30ml (2T) mayonnaise 8 English muffins, halved 150g cheese, sliced 1-2 tomatoes, sliced (optional) 1 Patties Pulse the celery and chicken in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well. 2 Divide the mixture into eight equal parts and shape into patties the size of the muffins. Arrange on a plate,…

HE’S TOO HARD ON THE KIDS Q My husband and I have been married for nine years. We have two children and are mostly a happy family. Our kids, both boys aged seven and four, are naughty but not bad, but my husband is very strict with them. I think he expects too much from them and I’m worried this will affect them in a negative way as they are still too young to understand. If he is too hard on them maybe they will start hiding things from us. I’ve spoken to my husband and he doesn’t agree – he says I’m too soft on them and they will end up wild. This is causing problems because we argue a lot over it. I’m not sure how to deal…

WOULD IT BE MALE OR FEMALE? Swiss army knife: male – because even though it appears useful for a wide variety of work, it spends most of its time just opening bottles. Kidneys: female – because they always have to go to the loo. Tyre: male – because it goes bald and often is overinflated. Hot-air balloon: male – because to get it to go anywhere you have to light a fire under it . . . and, of course, there’s the hot air part. Web page: female – because it is always getting hit on. Shoe: male – because it is usually unpolished, with its tongue hanging out. Bank bags: male – because they hold everything in, but you can always see right through them. Hammer: male – because…

ISIDINGO Claudette decides to take matters in to her own hands. Sibiya (THULANI MTSWENI) gets his big gift. A spanner is thrown in the works in the lead up to Phindile and Sechaba’s wedding. Claudette and Lincoln receive a curious request. Cebisa has had enough of Sibiya’s nonsense. Lincoln and Silas’ mission to rescue Ntando and neutralise General Ayivor takes an unexpected turn. SCANDAL! Speculation is rampant around the reasons for a surprising return to Quinton’s (BRIGHTON NGOMA) world. Quinton is convinced his nemesis is out to dupe him. Confronted with indisputable proof that a liar is finally telling the truth, Quinton finds it hard not to feel sympathy. Dintle learns of an enemy’s situation but refuses to believe it is true. Quinton learns the reason for the big return.…

GODFATHER OF HARLEM SOUNDTRACK BY VARIOUS ARTISTS It’s a bit jarring at first to hear modern rap and hip-hop on the soundtrack of the 1960s-set gangster series, but that was always the plan, said executive producer Swizz Beatz. The idea behind the 19-track album “was to make the music have the heritage of the time period, but also give it a ‘today’ handshake”. The line-up includes DMX, Rick Ross, Pusha-T, Buddy, Wale, French Montana and John Legend.…

uMsholozi has a way of ducking out of things THE end of 2019 marked the close of the decade – and what an eventful 10 years we had. To mark this milestone, we look back at some standout moments in a world that’s often steeped in horror and cloaked in darkness but also lit by wonder, achievement and joy. THE JACOB ZUMA SAGA His reign has been hailed as “nine wasted years” but Jacob Zuma’s dossier of disaster started long before then. In December 2005 the country waited for the outcome of a rape charge against him, brought by a 31-year-old family friend identified then only as Khwezi. She was HIV-positive, and Zuma, then head of the SA National Aids Council, came under fire for telling the court he’d showered…

J’SOMETHING My binge-watching series are Inside Bill’s Brain, Daybreak and Explained. My reading list is: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari; The 5am Club by Robin Sharma; and Food: WTF Should I Eat? by Dr Mark Hyman. TUMI MORAKE I’m going to binge-watch The Blacklist and read Coconut Kelz’s Guide to Surviving this Sh*thole by Lesego Tlhabi. My signed copy of Becoming a Dangerous Woman by Pat Mitchell is also on my holiday to-read list. RELEBOGILE MABOTJA I just got hooked on Being Mary Jane. So late and after the fact! And definitely lots of crime and mystery documentaries. My reading list includes Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes and Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss. MAJOR LEAGUE DJZ We’ll be watching Billions throughout the…