Innholdsfortegnelse for 02 July 2015 i Drum English

IN AN interview on the crisis in Sudan, former president Thabo Mbeki said it’s important to keep a balance between justice and peace. When he made these comments he was responding to the international pressure that the President of Sudan should be brought to book for his crimes against humanity and genocide in his country. Honestly speaking, many of us did not know who Omar al-Bashir was until the news broke two weeks ago. Not that we’ve been living under a rock, but the last time many of us heard the name Al-Bashir was in 2010 when he was forced to stay away from the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup because the Government threatened to arrest him if he came. This was in line with our international obligations to the…

In the light of the latest controversy surrounding alleged racial segregation at Curro, should parents keep their children in schools that separate children according to race? TIISETSO TLHONE NO It encourages and promotes segregation. It’s like teaching children that segregation is right, which it isn’t. Segregation should be dead by now. VANIA DLAMINI YES It will decrease the number of racial fights in multi-racial schools. These are things parents do not know of in such schools, so if parents keep their children separate it’s easier for the teachers and the principal. MICHAEL MAHASHA NO South Africa is supposed to be a rainbow nation. The children should be mixed and in whichever school their parents find fit. YANGA COKOTO NO I don’t think they should be separated. Children should learn from…

HE’S THE son of well-known businessman and self-proclaimed king of kwaito, Arthur Mafokate. But this youngster, who’s also in the music industry, says he’s his own man. DRUM chats to DJ Arthur Mafokate Junior, known as AJ, about his chosen path, his famous father, leaving a legacy and looking for love. Who is AJ Mafokate? Arthur Junior is a passionate musician who was born in Johannesburg. Under the family influence, he became involved in the music industry. He has a deep love of entertainment. He’s also an actor who has appeared in Rhythm City and as a co-host on Fan Base (on SABC1). How did your name come about? When I was born, my father insisted on naming me Mandela. It was around the time former president Nelson Mandela was…

NAME: Nosipho September OCCUPATION: Business banking consultant HOME TOWN: Johannesburg COVER UP DARK SPOTS Nosipho has dark spots and hyperpigmentation caused by years of sun exposure, breakouts and picking pimples. TIP “To create a flawless finish you need to deal with any imperfections that are visible on the surface of the skin,” make-up artist Faith Seuoe says. Nosipho’s skin is smooth in texture and her pores are tight – her only hurdle is the dark spots. “When I met Nosipho she mentioned that she’d never worn make-up before, so I decided to equip her with the basic skills of applying make-up” Faith says. STEP BY STEP STEP 1 Cleanse, tone and moisturise. Apply sun protection. Use a brush or a clean finger to apply concealer a shade lighter than your…

TRADITIONAL WITH A TWIST GAMMON SAMP AND BEANS The gammon adds a rich meaty flavour to ordinary samp and beans. PREPARATION: 5 MIN SOAKING: 8 HRS COOKING: 2 HRS 15 MIN SERVES 6 500 g samp and beans, soaked overnight 500 g smoked gammon 1,5 L (5 cups) water 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 60 ml (¼ cup) chicken stock salt and pepper handful parsley, chopped 1 Drain the soaked samp and beans and put in a large pot with the gammon. Add the water and simmer for 2 hours or until the gammon is tender. 2 Stir vigorously and use a fork to flake the gammon. 3 Add the onion, garlic, stock and salt and pepper. Continue to simmer until all the…

Q I’M PREGNANT AND OVERWEIGHT I’m five months pregnant. At the clinic they told me that I am overweight. Will this harm my baby? CONCERNED, E-MAIL A Unfortunately carrying extra weight is not good for your health or that of the baby, and it will be affected directly if you ignore this warning from the clinic. Your body mass index (a measure of body fat based on height and weight) is still the best indicator, especially if you were already in the overweight range before pregnancy. High blood pressure and diabetes mellitus are commonly associated with weight problems in pregnancy, and this can affect your baby. There are no substitutes in your case, you will have to stay active and eat well-balanced meals. If you’re not sure about how to…

WHEN life keeps dealing you blows, it’s hard to be optimistic. But whether the glass is half-full or half-empty all depends on your attitude. The ability to be optimistic when life is tough is an attitude you can choose to adopt. For example, you don’t get the job you applied for and see it as a time to wait patiently for a better opportunity. Or your child fails a test and you recognise a chance to connect by helping them revise and teaching them not to give up despite the disappointment. It doesn’t mean you’re ignoring reality – you’re just choosing to be positive. Instead of being a victim, look within and develop strength in character. We got some advice from Michele Hirsch, a social worker with The Family Life…

WHAT IS CYBER BULLYING? Cyber bullying is harassment that takes place through the use of electronic devices such as mobile phones, computers or tablets on social media sites, via text or instant messaging and chat. It occurs in the form of mean or hurtful messages, embarrassing or explicit photographs, videos or emails are shared or posted on these platforms and causes harm to others. WHAT IS SEXTING? Sexting is when nude or semi-nude photos or videos and sexually suggestive messages are sent via mobile phone through texting or chat. These types of messages may be classified as child pornography especially where minors are involved. DID YOU KNOW THERE ARE LEGAL CONSEQUENCES IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN CYBER BULLYING AND SEXTING? Section 19 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and related…

CANCER 21 JUN – 21 JUL Mental Mercury enters your sign this week, bringing with it memories and reminiscences from the past. If you’re a true Cancerian, preserving your family history could be important to you. You might thus want to compile your genealogy, pen a book on family anecdotes or record recollections from your childhood. On another note, you might not succeed in shielding your feelings. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 12, 28, 9, 33, 1, 46 LEO 22 Jul – 22 Aug As a Leo, you probably like to take centre stage, but lead from behind the scenes this week. You might want to join a charity organisation or volunteer your services to a humanitarian cause. On another level, don’t take your body or your health for granted. YOUR LUCKY…

1. TO WHICH COUNTRY DOES ALASKA BELONG? A. Sweden B. Norway C. United States D. Finland 2. A LEEK IS A TYPE OF . . .? A. Herb B. Vegetable C. Fruit D. Spice 3. IN WHICH WEIGHT CLASS DID RETIRED BOXER DINGAAN THOBELA WIN THE WBO TITLE? A. Lightweight B. Featherweight C. Bantamweight D. Heavyweight 4. IN WHICH CITY WILL YOU FIND REMNANTS OF THE DISTRICT SIX RESIDENTIAL AREA? A. Nelspruit B. Port Elizabeth C. Bloemfontein D. Cape Town 5. WHICH CHANNEL BROADCASTS GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY? A. SABC3 B. SABC1 C. e.tv D. M-Net 6. HOW MANY WISDOM TEETH DOES AN ADULT NORMALLY HAVE? A. Five B. Six C. Four D. Two 7. WHICH COUNTRY DO CHRISTIANS CONSIDER THE “HOLY LAND”? A. Egypt B. Syria C. Israel D. Iran…

IT’S NOT easy to keep your feet on the ground when you’re part of one of the biggest shows on South African television. It’s even harder when your path to fame and fortune is laid out before you as a child. Some young stars just can’t cope with the pressure that comes with fame, and either have a meltdown or end up in rehab. However, others manage to remain stable and balance their roles. DRUM chats to a young actor who has been in the industry for 10 years. Mbulelo Ndlazilwana, now 19, got his big break back in 2005 when he starred in a Nigerian advertisement for Indomie Instant Noodles. Since then, he has had roles in many big shows such as Generations, Jozi-H, Home Affairs, Shreds and Dreams…

KHAYA BURWANA There are lots of opportunities, if young people can hustle and stop hiding behind complaints. Don’t expect MPs to leave their luxury lives to rescue you. DITSHELE MABOKELA No I don’t think so. It’s either you pay for a job sexually or with cash. That’s the only way you can get a job. I’ve studied and qualified but I’m struggling to find a job. They’ll tell you that you need experience. For heaven’s sake, where are you going to get experience fresh from university? KEARABILWE KIDDO MPHELA No I don’t. Most jobs need people with experience of more than five years. If you come from a further education and training (FET) college they say you must have 18 months experience or else no job.…

WHILE some were paying tribute to their fathers on Father’s Day recently, controversial poet NTSIKI MAZWAI pulled no punches about absent fathers. Ntsiki is known for being opinionated, and had an infamous Twar (Twitter war) with Minister of Sport Fikile Mbalula over the Floyd Mayweather Jr/Manny Pacquiao boxing match he attended in Las Vegas in May. However, Ntsiki’s new beef is with absent fathers, including her own. She confessed she hates Father’s Day because it brings back bad memories. And with that she tweeted this message to her father: “Thanks for the sperm baba #absentFathersDay”. Thandiswa Mazwai’s sister then shared her poem, Some Fathers of These Days. But was it all a publicity stunt? Ntsiki said, “I’ll never use my hurts for PR, but I’ll also never hide them. I’m…

HOLLYWOOD’S A-list celebs supported the amfAR (Foundation for Aids Research) Inspiration Gala in New York City in all their glory this year, with some stars being very daring in their choice of outifts, including LAVERNE COX, who dazzled in a long black metallic dress which accentuated her fabulous, long legs. Model JOAN SMALLS also paraded her perfect pins in a black-and-white number, while singer MARY J BLIGE, who’s usually on the best-dressed list, got it all wrong with an ill-fitting, tight navy-blue dress, which had her spilling out of it in a rather embarrassing fashion. TYSON BECKFORD, who’s in Mariah Carey’s latest video, Infinity, decided on a casual-chic look and rocked faded blue, ripped jeans and a black shirt and bow tie. Model ALEK WEK showed off her svelte figure…

THE WINNING LETTER RECEIVES R300. Letters should be ABOUT 100 words. Write to us at PO Box 653284, Benmore 2010, e-mail us at letters@drum.co.za or SMS 32113 MORE FOCUS ON 16 JUNE I’m overwhelmed by the organisation that accompanies every Mandela Day celebration. Every corner of Mzansi becomes busy and this is the heritage we don’t want our children to miss. My question is: Why don’t we celebrate Youth Day (16 June) in the same way? Yes, the events happened in Soweto but that doesn’t make it a Gauteng agenda. It’s time for schools all over the country to do programmes that teach learners about 16 June instead of having them just loitering in the streets wearing their uniform. Youth Day isn’t about wearing school uniforms – it’s about consciousness.…

A TYPICAL birthday celebration usually involves blowing out candles on a cake - but it’s even more special when a husband is surprised by what his wife planned for his birthday party. Thembi Mdletshe from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal recently organised an unforgettable 30th birthday celebration for her husband of seven years, Sabelo Mdletshe. “Things went according to plan so everything was perfect – from the food to the music to the ambiance,” rejoices a thrilled Thembi. Sabelo was bowled over by how everything came together, and he could tell that guests were just as happy to spend his special day with him. “The birthday cake was a big surprise,” he says. “I was also really happy to be with everyone who came because you could see the excitement and happiness of…

HE worked for Soweto TV and later became the presenter of Star Gist on Africa Magic - now Lawrence Maleka (24) has joined mainstream television as a co-host of lottery results show, PowerBall. The talented presenter says it hasn’t been all plain sailing for him to get this far – it took hard work and dedication. The Soweto-born TV personality says he’s learnt a lot about the industry and is ready to make his mark. He tells DRUM about his journey and his exciting new venture. How did you get into TV presenting? It was really by accident! Presenter Lerato Kganyago saw me waiting in line for a friend at the Soweto TV auditions and said I should try out for it. Two weeks later I did, and I got…

NOSIPHO’S STORY “Since the birth of my son, who is now three, I have neglected myself. I love him to bits, but it has always amazed me how other women could embrace motherhood with such ease. “With me it was a different case because I suffered from postnatal depression and it took longer than usual.” NOSIPHO’S REACTION “I enjoyed every minute of the makeover and afterwards I felt like a queen! My life really changed that day and I feel very feminine now – before I never wore make-up or high heels. I got more than I bargained for, like choosing the right bra size. “Thanks, Faith [the make-up artist]! And thank you [fashion editor] Chu and the team.” WORK IT Wear fitted jackets to create an hourglass figure. WEEKEND…

LOAD SHEDDING TIPS Keep battery operated lights around the house for when the power goes off, it’s less dangerous than candles. Solar and rechargeable lights might be more expensive to buy, but you will save on the cost of batteries in the long run. Gas lamps give good quality light for larger areas. Keep a torch (with fresh batteries) on your bedside table at all times. Candles provide only a small amount of light, but if you put about 5 together in a see-through glass jar it will intensify the light. Be prepared; keep the load shedding timetable on your fridge so that the whole family will have enough time to prepare for power outages. Remember: Our ancestors survived without electricity for thousands of years, so why can’t we do…

Q MAKING LOVE HURTS I’m not always in the mood to be intimate with my boyfriend because I often experience pain when we make love. I don’t know what’s causing it. Is there a pill I can take? IN PAIN, KEMPTON PARK A No one enjoys lovemaking when there’s pain involved, and pain during intercourse is not normal. If it’s a result of not being aroused enough, then you should talk to your partner about increasing the amount of time spent on foreplay. Also try using a vibrator or lubricant. A good lubricant should always be used during lovemaking and can be bought at a pharmacy or found in the condom section of a store. Should the dryness that leads to sexual discomfort and pain be hormone-driven, like the vaginal…

ISIBAYA Zweli (ANDILE GUMBI) invites Thandeka to the meeting. The stakeholders meet to discuss the road development. S’khaleni and Pam’s driving lesson leads to an argument. Melusi digs his own grave by helping Jabu. Iris finds out about Pam’s secret. Qondi and Fezile fight for their love. There’s a reunion at the club.2 GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Tshidi (LETOYA MAKHENE) is shocked by what she finds in her husband’s study. Mazwi suspects something untoward happened. There’s a glimmer of light at the end of Gadaffi’s dark tunnel. Smanga gets defensive about a photo shoot. Siya proves he’s a man with heart. Scarlet tries to mark her territory. SCANDAL! Mmadika makes a shock announcement, and Shakira (DAWN MATTHEWS) decides to use some information to her advantage. Dintle takes drastic action to rid…

IN ONLY a few minutes, you can ensure your family has all the assistance they need to bury you in a dignified way one day. Nobesuthu Tonyela (28), from Gugulethu in the Western Cape, is an avid DRUM reader who recently took out a DRUM Family Protector Plan for the day she passes away. “We all know how important it is to have funeral cover. To me, the most important thing is that I can trust my funeral policy to provide for me when I need it to arrange a dignified funeral. I’ve been reading DRUM for years and I trust their DRUM Family Protector Plan.” She says taking out the policy was an easy process. “I took it out over the phone. I just sent them an SMS and…

Why did you become a DJ? I’ve always wanted to be a TV presenter. But when I decided to study further, the City of Gold captured my heart and soul. I fell in love with the city and its sound. Every morning I woke up to the sound of YFM’s breakfast show. It got to the point where I couldn’t go a morning without my dose of that added flavour! How did studying further benefit your career? As a young adult, it exposes you to more knowledge in your field of interest. It also offers you the opportunity to gain the skills needed for the competitive world of work. A relevant qualification gives you a competitive edge, and will open up more opportunities for you. I made sure that my…

SHE GREETS us with a confident smile and welcomes us into her stylish Turffontein, Johannesburg, home. Perched on elegant heels, it’s clear she takes pride in the way she looks. So you’d never guess that Lindiwe Adikaide’s (35) struggle with her weight overshadowed her childhood, teenage and young adult years. “I used to get teased at school. Children called me ‘the mother of the class’ because I was overweight,” Lindiwe admits. “When I turned 17, I met and married my husband whose family was surprised to learn my real age because my body made me look older.” Her body became a source of shame and embarrassment, and there were times when she felt her husband was no longer attracted to her. “He would often complain about my weight gain, and…

IT’S OFFICIAL: two of Mzansi’s It girls, LERATO KGANYAGO and PEARL THUSI, will be hosting a new talk show titled Moments. The two seasoned presenters started shooting scenes on Monday 22 June and the episodes will be on our screens in July, to coincide with the second anniversary of DStv’s EbonyLife TV. “We wanted people with a good following, ladies with intelligence and depth who can hold their own,” says EbonyLife TV’s Head of Entertainment Sandra Amadio. And that’s exactly what they found in the sought-after duo. “Lerato and Pearl have great chemistry,” reveals Sandra. Lerato’s manager Vusi Leeuw says, “She is very excited about this opportunity. This will give her the opportunity to take her talents not only to Southern Africa, but the continent.” The one-hour talk show has…

I SHUDDER in fear every winter when I think of the initiation schools that have become deathtraps. These are, in some cases, get-rich-quick businesses operated by bogus surgeons. Many children have lost their lives there; others have had their manhood mutilated or are permanently crippled. I think something drastic needs to be done to regulate these “schools” if we’re serious about preventing the loss of life. In our traditions and culture not just anybody can open an initiation school. Our elders knew what to do in order to have a successful school and you didn’t hear about death, police involvement or interaction with medical doctors or nurses. GODFREY MALIBE, ACORNHOEK…

WHEN his two-year marriage collapsed in 2009 it was unclear what had caused the rift between him and his wife. The divorce was so messy that rumours did the rounds asserting the multi-award-winning DJ was a bad husband and didn’t spend enough time at home. But the truth is far more shocking. Six years later, DRUM has learned an alleged love potion that had been supplied by a sangoma was the cause of Afrotainment Record Label owner Mthokozisi “DJ Tira” Khathi’s divorce. According to a source close to Tira’s ex-wife, Lale Ngcobo, the DJ was furious when he discovered she had bewitched him so he would stay married to her. Our source claims Tira’s ex-wife got advice from a friend, known to DRUM as Sma, to put a love potion…

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Q MY WIFE HAS CHANGED My wife is 42 and started going out with young girls every weekend. I’ve tried to discuss this with her but she says we’re married and equals, and it’s not her problem if I freak out. Now, our children are aware of her behaviour, too. I bought her a car and it’s always full of friends. She drinks and comes home in the early hours of the morning. HEARTBROKEN, E-MAIL A What has brought on this change and what do you discuss with her? If you’re not discussing the real issues, then it will just escalate. You should not argue in front of the children. They pick up on problems in a marriage whether they witness it or not. The reality is she’s clearly telling…

While they don’t offer 100 % protection against STIs, condoms significantly lower the risk of being infected. For those sensitive to latex, there is a female condom (femidom) made of polyurethane. But don’t use both at the same time because the friction during sex can damage them. Some common excuses not to use protection: EXCUSE 1: I’m afraid to ask him to use a condom. He’ll think I don’t trust him. ANSWER: Trust isn’t the point. People can have infections without realising it. EXCUSE 2: I don’t have a condom with me. ANSWER: I do. EXCUSE 3: I will pull out in time. ANSWER: Women can get pregnant and get STIs from pre-ejaculate. EXCUSE 4: I guess you don’t really love me. ANSWER: I do, but I’m not risking my…

DID YOU know that everyone has a money personality? According to personal finance expert and mother of two Maya Fisher-French, “For some children, saving comes naturally – they don’t have anything they want to spend their money on and they like the idea of seeing their money grow. “For others, money burns a hole in their pocket, and they’re not happy until every last cent is spent. But with the right encouragement, you can change their behaviour and attitude towards money,” she says. Maya emphasises teaching children to save from a young age, as they will take these lessons into adulthood. Here’s how to go about it: 1 SHOW THEM THE MONEY Adults transfer funds electronically and pay with debit cards, but youngsters will understand money better when they see…

HOW many of you believe you have the power to conquer the devil? If you don’t, you need to exercise your God-given authority because you, not God, must take action. In Luke 10:19 it says, “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” How do we interpret this verse? It’s easier if we recognise that in Greek the word “power” means authority. GOD GIVES YOU THE POWER This is again emphasised in Matthew 28:18: “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All power has been given to me in heaven and on earth’.” This is what Jesus said to His disciples when He rose from the dead. Why does…

SHE dropped the “I’m pregnant” bombshell on her family, and they were very disappointed. And just when they were trying to find a way to support her and accept her pregnancy, Namhla (played by Thulisile Phongolo) and her mother, Lucy Diale (Manaka Ranaka), decided that having an abortion was the best decision for Namhla’s future. Namhla went through with the abortion a day before her 18th birthday and her wedding day. Her baby daddy, Mr Sokhulu (Batsile Ramasodi), was trying in very way he could to be the best support system for her. Mr Sokhulu was happy to become a father, and Gogo Flo (Ivy Nkutha) couldn’t wait to raise her great-grandchild. So it’s not surprising that they were beside themselves when Namhla gave them the bad news. To make…

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IT’S TAXING “I hate paying my income tax,” Lesego says to his friend. “You should be a good citizen – why don’t you pay with a smile?” his friend suggests. “I’d like to, but they insist on money,” replies Lesego. CAUGHT OUT Boyfriend: Hello. How are you doing, my love? Girlfriend: Perfect, sweetheart. Boyfriend: Can you please visit me this weekend? Girlfriend: I am sorry, honey, I can’t because I’m going to attend my cousin’s wedding and the next day I’ll be too tired. Sorry. Boyfriend: As you wish. But I was planning to take you to the mall, surprise you with a smartphone and then buy you a new dress . . . Girlfriend: Wow! I will be coming and I might even spend the whole weekend there if…

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AS ALWAYS, wherever KELLY KHUMALO goes, there’s sure to be something to talk about. This time, the controversial singer danced the night away with actor and musician PHILA MADLINGOZI (singer Ringo Madlingozi’s son) at MZAMBIYA and CANDY “TSA MANDEBELE” MOKWENA’s pay-to-enter party at the swanky Taboo nightclub in Sandton. From the time she arrived the Asine songbird boogied with Phila, who had the crowd in awe with his sleek moves. The pair chatted the night away, and Phila even showed Kelly his tattooed biceps. Meanwhile, former Generations actor Zolisa Xaluva was a hit with the ladies. Women threw themselves at the hunky actor, and he didn’t seem fazed about it – he even spanked a few bottoms. At one point one of the ladies even kissed him. Apparently his “girlfriend”…

FORMER university lecturer RACHEL DOLEZAL recently caused a worldwide stir when she claimed that she’s black, not white. A civil rights activist, Dolezal has gone as far as denying that she’s related to her white parents: “I haven’t had a DNA test. There’s been no biological proof that Larry and Ruthanne [Dolezal] are my biological parents,” she claimed. Dolezal, who was the head of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter in Spokane, Washington, reportedly gets spray tans and uses weaves to strengthen her “cultural identity”. Her adopted brother, Ezra Dolezal, says she’s caught in a web of lies. He further claims that when he went to visit her in Spokane in 2012 she had “erased” her family and persuaded a black man to pretend to…

JANET JACKSON sent her fans into a frenzy when she released a 43-second clip of a new track on Twitter. The song, reportedly called Conversations in a Café, is from her highly-anticipated new album Unbreakable – her first album in seven years. The 49-year-old superstar will also embark on the Unbreakable World Tour to promote the album. Her fans are hyped up over the news that they’ll finally get another chance to hear the six-time Grammy winner belt out her sultry lyrics.…