Innholdsfortegnelse for 4/9/2020 i Drum English

DRUM BEST RECIPES: BUDGET COOKING Who says you can’t have steak on a budget? The recipes in this collection are easy on the purse and big on flavour. Some meals can also be made in 30 minutes or less. There’s also cooking advice as well as budget tips such as how to best use affordable meat cuts and freezing leftovers. DRUM WORD SEARCH The third issue of DRUM Word Search offers fun for the entire family. There is a great mix of themes to enjoy such as celebrities, desserts, islands and more! There’s also a section for kids, with topics ranging from birthday fun to opposites. Get your copy of these magazines in stores now or order from Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com SWITCH TO PUZZLE POWER! Here it…

SHE had her bags packed, her passport ready and she was all set to fly home. After almost two months stuck in China in coronavirus lockdown, Unarine Jessica Rakole couldn’t wait to get back to South Africa. All the 22-year-old medical student wanted was to see her family again – even if it meant spending another 21 days in quarantine in a Polokwane hotel. But sadly, just an hour before she was due to be repatriated along with over 100 South Africans last month aboard an SAA rescue aircraft, she got some bad news: she wouldn’t be allowed to fly. Medical tests had shown she and three other South Africans were running fevers – one of the classic symptoms of Covid-19. They had to stay behind to avoid the risk…

IT’S safe to say he’s had a few tough months. After being shoved in the boot of his car while hijackers cleaned out his bank account and gallivanted around town with him, Tresor was understandably traumatised. The award-winning musician sought help to deal with his horror hijacking but just when he felt safe enough to be out and about in crowds again, another disaster struck. “I was in New York recently with plans to record in Los Angeles for about two weeks when I had to urgently fly back home because things got out of hand with the Coronavirus pandemic,” Tresor tells DRUM. “I had to be safe and make sure others were also safe by returning home and observing self-isolation.” Tresor considers himself a global citizen and as much…

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MY BROTHER LIED ABOUT PAYMENTS Q My brother was staying at my house for three years. He told me he’d been paying the rates but he lied to me. He has since moved out and I found out that there is an R11 000 bill to pay. I’m not working and I’m scared I will lose my house. How do I make him pay his bill? ANONYMOUS, EMAIL A As a homeowner, it is your responsibility to make sure the rates and taxes are paid each month. The homeowner gets, or can request, monthly statements so that they can track if the rates and taxes are paid or not. Because the rates were not paid and the services were used by your brother, you can take him to the small…

ELDERLY FLIRT A well dressed, debonair man in his mid-nineties enters an upscale cocktail lounge and finds a seat next to a good-looking, younger woman in her eighties, at the most. Trying to remember his best pick-up line, he says, “So tell me, do I come here often?” GIFTS FOR THE TEACHER On the last day of preschool, the children bring presents for their teacher. The florist’s son gives her a box. She shakes it, holds it up, and says, “I bet I know what it is. Is it flowers?” “That’s right!” the boy says. Then the sweet shop owner’s son gives her his package. She shakes it, holds it up, and says, “I bet I know what it is. Is it a box of sweets?” “That’s right!” the boy…

WHEN South Africa became a democracy in 1994, we got a new flag to signify this change. The flag, national anthem and coat of arms are our unique national symbols. WHY DO COUNTRIES HAVE FLAGS? A country’s flag is a visual symbol of its independence and unity. It represents its people’s national pride. Each country’s flag uses colours and symbols that are meaningful to its citizens. DESIGN COMPETITION In 1993 a competition was held and the public submitted more than 7 000 designs for a new flag – but none of them was approved. DESIGNER AND ORIGINS The state herald (officer of arms) at the time, Frederick Brownell, was asked to design a new flag. On 15 March 1994 it was accepted as an interim design for a period of…

RASTA (The power of art, 2 April) is an excellent example of an artist who follows his own path. There are many people in the so-called creative fields who believe that they are artists, when in fact they are part of the herd, creating what they’re told to with little actual creativity. Rasta is clearly his own man. Despite the criticism of his work – be it his choice of subjects, or his interpretation of them – he continues to exercise his creative powers his own way. In a time when we are flooded with images and words, often with little to distinguish them, it is refreshing to see a true, uncompromising artist at work. JOHN KHOZA, SUMMER GREENS THE WINNING LETTER RECEIVES R300. Letters should be about 100 words.…

THEY’d just renovated their family home when they decided to mix business and pleasure by taking a quick trip to the United States with their three children. Now they’re stuck on the other side of the world after the declaration of a lockdown in South Africa to fight the spread of Covid-19. But they’re making the best of it, comedienne Tumi Morake tells us. She and her actor husband, Mpho Osei-Tutu, and their three kids, Bonsu, Lesedi and Afia, are confined in Virginia. They had flown to the US for business and a short holiday with the kids. But everything has been put on hold for now. She has a migraine, Tumi (38) tells us when we catch up with her via email. Her eldest son, Bonsu (11), will help…

EVERYONE experiences dry lips from time to time. The skin is thin and dries faster than on other parts of the body. The overall health of your mouth also contributes to the state of your lips. Reasons your lips get dry * Your lips are exposed to the elements and are affected by weather and pollution. Cold weather dries them out, and the best way to minimise damage is to keep your lips moisturised and to drink plenty of water to keep hydrated. You should also cover your lips and nose with a scarf when you step outside to stop the cold from drying them out. In hot weather, apply lip balm with SPF in it to protect your lips from the sun. * An allergic reaction to some lipsticks…

If you can identify three or more of the following signs in your child, it’s time to see a medical professional. “And remember that any developmental delay needs to be investigated as soon as possible,” says national director of Autism South Africa (ASA), Juliet Carter. * Struggling with communication – verbal and nonverbal. * Poor social skills. * Special and extremely specific interests that are rigid, repetitive or compulsive behaviours. * Heightened or dulled sensory observations such as sight, hearing, taste or smell. * Unusual attachment to possessions. * Changes in routine might be upsetting. * Struggling to play imagination games. * Becoming irritable and stressed for no apparent reason. * No fear of real dangers. * Prefers to play alone. * Constantly rocking back and forth. * Doesn’t want…

WHAT protection do you have when buying a second-hand car from a dealership? How do you know that you’re not going to end up with a car that’s going to cause you endless problems? The Consumer Protection Act is clear that dealers have certain responsibilities towards their customers, but it also requires that buyers of used vehicles need to do their homework. Here’s what you need to know. 1 THE RIGHT DEALERSHIP Firstly, be sure you’re buying from a reputable dealership with a proven track record. The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (rmi.org.za) can provide information about local car dealerships that are members of the National Automobile Dealers Association (Nada). Also have a look on social media platforms to see what other people have to say about the dealership you’re considering…

SCANDAL! Ndumiso makes a guest’s birthday party memorable. Yvonne turns to an unlikely source for help with Tebello. Romeo takes a daring risk. Sheila’s displeasure at receiving a call turns to alarm by the time the phone goes dead. Dintle has to do some research to fully comprehend the gravity of a situation. Thembeka discovers she’s being played and Mthunzi (BONGILE MANTSAI) coaches her on how to play the game right back. MUVHANGO Mpho’s proposal for independence throws Azwindini’s world into an ever-increasing chaos. Vhangani and Mpfareni discover the secret to a happy union. Azwindini crosses the line when he second-guesses Gizara (DAVID SEBE). Meiki’s plans for the future might not sit well with James and Marang. Gizara is in trouble when the family realise he’s disobeyed Vho-Makhadzi’s orders. Hangwani…

WORDSEARCH NO. 431 HOW TO DO IT Find a word, circle its letters and cross it off the list. Words might be forwards, backwards, up, down or diagonal but are in a straight line, never skipping letters. Some letters are used more than once. Tick the small box next to a word as you find it in the jumble. A diagonal line between words indicates they can be found separately in the grid. SOLUTION TO PICTURE PUZZLE NO.1277 PICTURE PUZZLE NO. 1277 KEYWORD Question: What month has 29 days this year? Answer: February. WINNER This lucky reader has won R500: Kefilwe Pilane of Mahikeng. SUDOKU NO. 127 (EASY) SOLUTION NO. 126 HOW TO PLAY The Sudoku puzzle is a grid, divided into nine columns up and down, nine rows side…

ANELE MDODA The media personality is teaching her son new skills. “I can’t even laugh at my phone without bra Alakhe asking, ‘What is funny mom? I want to see’,’” she wrote on social media. To keep busy, Anele taught her son how to make pasta from scratch. BONANG MATHEBA Just because she can’t go anywhere doesn’t mean she she’ll walk around bare-faced and with bed hair! Queen B looked red hot when she got up, got dressed and had a mini photoshoot all by herself in her gorgeous home. Now that sounds like fun! KO If you have a private pool, why not go for a swim? Rapper and record-label owner KO has been keeping cool and fit by doing laps in his backyard. KHULI CHANA The rapper is…

Workouts that made her cry, eating steamed chicken and veggies when she craved comfort food and sometimes getting up at 4am to exercise – all the hardships have been worth it! When she started her weight-loss journey ZOLEKA MANDELA tipped the scales at 87kg, and her aim was to reach her goal weight of 70kg by her 40th birthday in April. And it seems her countdown – which she’s been sharing with her 230 000 Instagram followers – is going according to plan. A picture posted on Instagram recently showed what she’s achieved over the past four months. “This is December 2019 vs March 2020,” the 39-year-old granddaughter of Nelson Mandela said. “So much has changed since I started – I’ve lost over 11kgs, my fitness level is something to…

Sabrina Dhowre Elba, Idris Elba’s wife, has tested positive for Covid-19 after deciding to stay with her husband after he contracted the virus. DRUM readers weighed in. Idris was tested after learning that someone he had been in contact with had tested positive. After meeting this person, he went home and unknowingly infected his wife. It was only a matter of days before she tested positive too. FAITH MUFUTUMARI MUNZWEMBIRI Apparently, she contracted the virus on purpose because she couldn’t bear being separated from him. There are not a lot of women who’d do that. OLE LEGOTE What if she dies and he recovers? She will be replaced in a couple of weeks, and her parents and siblings will mourn for a long time. SIMANGELE KEKANA Yoo! What if the…

WHAT I’VE LEARNT ABOUT MY KIDS The dynamic of their relationship now that their friends aren’t there is different. Afia, our youngest, is the ringleader looking to overthrow the first born. Middle child (Lesedi) somehow knows how to work those two – the fights never include him. He does most of the bribing and they send him to ask us for things because he is the best behaved of the lot. Fascinating stuff. WHAT I’VE LEARNT ABOUT TEACHERS After three weeks of teaching my own kids I believe teachers deserve a huge bonus at the end of every year. Yho! And I have learnt I’m damn good at maths. WHAT I MISS THE MOST I don’t know what it is about being away from home that makes you crave things…

SPICED WHOLE FISH SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 15-20 MIN FISH ▸ 1 large whole fish (such as silverfish), cleaned and scaled ▸ salt and freshly ground pepper SPICE MIXTURE ▸ 4 garlic cloves, chopped ▸ juice of 1 lemon ▸ 15ml (1T) ground cumin ▸ 15ml (1T) paprika ▸ 5ml (1t) cayenne pepper ▸ 30ml (2T) olive oil TO FINISH ▸ 1 lemon, sliced ▸ a handful of fresh coriander ▸ 1 chilli, chopped (optional) Preheat the oven to 200°C. Put a wire rack on a baking sheet and grease with nonstick spray. 1 Fish Season the fish inside and out with the salt and freshly ground pepper. 2 Spice mixture Mix all the ingredients well and rub the fish inside and out with the mixture. 3 To…

HE’S BROKEN MY TRUST Q My husband cheated right after our wedding but I forgave him and even learnt to trust him again. Now he’s started cheating again – I recently found out he’s been seeing this girl for more than a year. When I asked him about her, he admitted to it and apologised, saying he didn’t love her. But she has become friends with my in-laws. Then I caught him in bed with a different girl and I lost all hope for our marriage so I asked him to move out. I miss him but I get angry when he keeps coming back to tell me he loves me and that he’s changed. How can I trust him? BETRAYED, SMS A One of the most important values that…

TAURUS 20 APR – 20 MAY As a Taurus, your main concern is probably that of material security. Yet it’s a time to contemplate the unseen world and feed your subtle side, with a bit of soul-searching as part of the deal. It’s a great week to take up a meditation practice or embark on a spiritual journey. There’s more to life than the world made up of bricks and mortar. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 33, 10, 44, 7, 22, 41 GEMINI 21 MAY – 20 JUN If you’re a true Gemini you were probably born with the gift of the gab, a skill that can be put to good use in the groups and associations you belong to. You may want to chair a meeting, take on the role of…

STAND A CHANCE TO WIN R500! Unscramble the letters in the blue blocks to get the name of flowers that give off a pleasant smell. SMS the keyword DRUM followed by your answer, name and town or city to 36400∗. NO. 1283 TO STAND A CHANCE OF WINNING, CORRECTLY COMPLETE THE PICTURE PUZZLE AND UNSCRAMBLE THE LETTERS IN THE BLUE BLOCKS TO SPELL OUTTHISWEEK’S HIDDEN WORD. USE THE CLUE TO HELP YOU. SMS THE WORD DRUM FOLLOWED BY YOUR ANSWER, NAME AND TOWN OR CITY TO 36400 BEFORE 30 APRIL 2020. ∗SMS ES COSTR1,50 EACH. THE COMPETITION IS OPEN TO SOUTH AFRICAN CELLPHONE NUMBERS ONLY. YOU MUST BE THE REGISTERED OWNER OF THE CELLPHONE OR HAVE THE OWNER’S PERMISSION TO USE IT. NO POSTAL ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. KEEP YOUR…

TUCKED away in rural Mpumalanga there is a luxury game lodge so exclusive only very special individuals get to visit. You don’t need to be rich to get accomodation, but you will need at least a few weeks and a whole lot of medical knowledge to land a spot at the Tshemba Foundation’s lodge in the Moditlo Game Reserve in Mpumalanga. The ultra-private lodge provides free five-star accommodation to medical professionals who volunteer their time at Tintswalo Hospital and clinics serving the rural community of the area. The idea is they can stay there for free as long as they’re serving the community. The lodge, which can accommodate up to 20 people, consists of chalets with private decks and breathtaking views of the bushveld and mountains. It all started out…

We all fall into mindless habits in our downtime. One of the most common of these habits is sitting staring at a TV screen for hours on end. The problem with our unproductive screen time is that it can encroach on our quality sleep time. In addition to this, if we’ve only just switched off a bright screen when we finally do make it to bed, it can make falling asleep more difficult. A lack of good-quality sleep has also been proved to cause increased ghrelin (the hormone that stimulates our appetite). In time, an increase in your sleep to eight hours or so in a 24-hour cycle will help your mood, health and metabolism – and your set-point will drop. Eventually, you’ll find that you’re losing weight naturally.…

1 One of the biggest beefs in musical history is playing out between KANYE WEST and TAYLOR SWIFT. In2016hesaidthey’dburriedthehatchet and released the track Famous, with the lyrics, “I made that b*tch famous.” Kanye claimed he had called Taylor and she’d approved it, but she denied it. Now their full phonecall has been leaked online, and proves Taylor was right all along. Ye lied about the context of the conversation. But, KIM has come out saying it was Taylor that lied because she claimed the call didn’t happen at all. 2 OPRAH is not playing when it comes to social distancing! She’s ordered her long-time partner, STEDMAN GRAHAM, to self-quarantine in their guest house. The media mogul explained that last year she’d contracted pneumonia, then a bronchial infection in March, and…