Innholdsfortegnelse for 21 May 2015 i Drum English

DRUM is more than a publication – it’s an historical brand that’s stood the test of time. It’s always been at the pinnacle of the media - not only in South Africa, but in Africa. Growing up in the dusty Eastern Cape streets of Mdantsane, DRUM was one of the magazines that I read. My Dad loved reading despite his limited education. He introduced me to the world of newspapers and magazines but my eyes were always glued to DRUM. As a young black person, DRUM taught me about our struggles and achievements. With the nice pay-off line, “The DRUM Beat Goes On”, it helped me to embrace my skin colour and understand that black was indeed beautiful. When I decided to change careers and do journalism our lecturers taught…

Eskom wants permission from the electricity regulator to hike electricity prices by over 25% to keep our lights on. Do you think they should be allowed to do this? GORDON SHAKU, MIDRAND NO The people living in the suburbs are already paying a lot which covers the areas that don’t pay. There are also people who just get by and can’t afford the price of electricity. The price hike will make this worse. FORTUNATE SIBIYA, SANDTON NO It seems as though the increase is making us pay for their faults. Electricity is already a problem to maintain. It’s ripping people off. When Mandela said housing should be free he also mentioned electricity. DISCO MAFASHION, WINCHESTER NO The poor will only struggle even more to live in this country. The pensioners…

AMANDA DU-PONT @AmandaDupont If God is for you...who can be against you? Go out there and be great because Christ has your back. CASSPER NYOVEST @CassperNyovest Making music is like maths 2 me. Songs r like puzzles. I’m the last piece that has to fit. DINEO MOEKETSI @therealdineo Isn’t it nice when older folk tell you that you’ve gained weight? NOT! MAPS MAPONYANE @MapsMaponyane To love her so hard that she struggles to remember any man that came before. That’s the goal.…

IF THE rumours are true, e.tv’s Ashes to Ashes seems tipped for glory. Hotshot actor Menzi Ngubane might soon be joining the Hyde Park-based show. Menzi is evading our attempts to confirm his new gig at the free-to-air channel, but people close to the action are adamant he’s totally sold on a role in the show. It could be a happy ending to last year’s drama surrounding the “infamous 16” – the bulk of the Generations cast, including Menzi, who were fired for striking over poor salaries and unfair working conditions. It doesn’t seem Menzi is ready to forgive and forget. After almost a decade at Generations you’d think he’d have something good to say about the show and its creator, Mfundi Vundla. However, In a no-holds-barred recent interview, Menzi…

HER STORY has to be one of the most inspirational you’ll ever hear. Confounding doctors’ predictions, this extraordinary young lady has just turned 16. And she’s having a party to celebrate. The theme is purple and white and it’s all happening at Ga-Rankuwa Zone 8, north of Pretoria. The birthday girl, Ontlametse Phalatse, arrives in a stylish white Lexus with a convoy from the Forever Young Golf Club.The crowd gets to its feet, and people jostle for a better view as she makes her grand entrance. Ontlametse’s tiny figure causes quite a stir. She is a brave survivor, with a big heart. MANY of the guests came to know about her back in 2011, when she appeared on the investigative TV show 3rd Degree after she was diagnosed with a…

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Top trend Nude lipstick shades have been identified as the colours to have this season. Essence Long Lasting Lipstick is now available in five nude shades: light nude, beige, light rosé, mocha and brown. The texture is light and creamy and feels pleasant on the lips. In the nude No need to carry a lip balm in addition to your favourite coloured lip gloss. Black Up Perfect Nude Lip Balm is packed with moisturising ingredients such as jojoba, mimosa and sunflower extracts, which pour out of the applicator with the creamy colour. Follow the curves of your lips easily with the applicator tip. Red alert Red lipstick remains a favourite this season. The new Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Moist-urising Lipstick in Bold Red is part of the recently released range…

CHICKEN PIES WITH GREMOLATA Use leftover chicken from Sunday lunch to make these tasty pies. PREPARATION: 20 MIN COOKING: 40 MIN SERVES 4 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 15 ml (1 tbsp) butter 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded 250 ml (1 cup) cream 5 ml (1 tbsp) cornflour, dissolved in 10 ml (2 tbsp) water 45 ml (3 tbsp) chopped fresh parsley juice and zest of 1 lemon salt and pepper 400 g puff pastry 1 egg yolk, whisked Preheat the oven to 190 °C. Line a baking sheet with baking paper and grease with non-stick spray. 1 Heat the oil and butter in a saucepan and fry the onion and garlic until soft. 2 Add the chicken, cream and cornflour…

Need advice? E-mail sisdolly@drum.co.za or SMS the keyword SIS DOLLY followed by your question and name to 32113. Each SMS (160 characters) costs R1. I’M ANGRY WITH MY MOM Just before I got married last July, my mother shocked me by telling my in-laws about my past, saying I’m a witch and swearing at me. I was shocked and embarrassed, but the wedding took place without her and my family. Now, I’m angry and hurt. I feel like everyone but my hubby is rejecting me and as if the world is against me.What hurts most is my mom refuses to see me in person to talk about what happened. DESPERATE, MPUMALANGA SIS DOLLY ANSWERS What exactly is going on here? Did your mom reveal a truth about you to your…

I NEED A GOOD BUSINESS PLAN I want to start an internet cafe and need funding. How do I draft a good, convincing business plan and what should be included in it? MOLIFE, SMS JOSHUA ANSWERS Planning is very important in every organisation. Its significance may best be described by Benjamin Franklin: “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” A business plan simply sets out your business goals, the reasons why they are attainable, and your methods for reaching them. There are different ways of writing a business plan but there are generally accepted features that this document must contain. These include a description of your business, a section on how you plan to develop and produce your products and services (in your case how you’ll provide…

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL At a Forrester meeting, Ridge tells the group about Bill (DON DIAMONT) being reinstated as CEO. Brooke implies that the only reason that Ridge proposed to Katie is because of her. Bill and Wyatt both decide that Wyatt will officially become a part of the Spencer family. Taylor is shocked when Aly makes an impassioned request of Thorne and he agrees. Katie tells Ridge that their current situation with Brooke and Bill calls for compromise. RHYTHM CITY Emmanuel’s determination to stay away from drugs is put to the test. Gail and Quinton go missing. Zinzi and Thandeka are horrified when Doc offers Peter a music job. The 66 gang round up an army to attack David if he doesn’t give up Big Man. David asks Suffocate (MDUDUZI…

SUMMER spells lots of fun in the sun – and you wouldn’t want to be caught without quality eyewear to protect your eyes from the harmful African rays. Complete this week’s Picture Puzzle correctly to enter and you could win a brand new Guess Eyewear collection hamper. The recently launched range draws inspiration from runway trends and classic vintage styles and boasts popping colours and ornate details. Each hamper contains three pairs of Guess ladies sunglasses and two pairs of Guess men’s sunglasses with cases. Guess is giving away four eyewear hampers worth R3 000 each. For more information on the latest Guess Eyewear range visit www.sdmeyewear.co.za HOW TO ENTER To stand a chance of winning, correctly complete the Picture Puzzle and unscramble the letters in the blue blocks to…

CODE NAME S.T.E.A.M. PLATFORM: NINTENDO 3DS Code Name S.T.E.A.M. is an interesting new take on strategic games that tasks the player with planning the movements of soldiers through a battlefield on a turn-by-turn basis, killing enemies, replenishing supplies and finding collectables. The game stands apart from the rest thanks to a wacky story that will, at one point, have you fighting aliens next to Abraham Lincoln. Overall the game is enjoyable and the graphic style interesting and quirky. There are times when some of the levels feel too similar to each other and some missions definitely go on too long. Code Name S.T.E.A.M. is definitely one for fans of strategic games. It won’t convert any non-believers, however. PUZZLE AND DRAGONS Z + PUZZLE AND DRAGONS SUPER MARIO BROS. EDITION PLATFORM:…

GROWING up, he knew there was war in his home country.When the fighting got too close, hiding in bushes often felt safer than staying in the home he lived in with his parents and two sisters. But as a little boy John Kidwabwa* never thought he’d find himself involved in the war, forced to fight side by side with rebel soldiers, killing men from his own village and witnessing unspeakable horror. His childhood ended abruptly one afternoon in 2005. At the age of 12, John – along with four friends – were abducted as they walked home from school near his village in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Now 22, he tells us his harrowing story from his rented back room in Johannesburg, where he lives with his friend.…

SECURITY is tight, and we’re asked to produce our ID documents, when we arrive at the Parliamentary village in Bendor, Polokwane, to see Limpopo MEC of Sport,Arts and Culture, Nandi Ndalane. But once inside, we encounter a huge radiant smile as the MEC warmly welcomes us and we immediately feel at ease. She tells us she’s just wrapped up a meeting with her department’s spokesman, Malesela Ramaoka, whom we hijack to take a picture with his boss. On entering the house, the first thing we notice are the cultural decorations and earthy colours that give it a homely and lived-in feel, and the MEC explains that she’s been living here for the past 15 years. Now and again, when she gets some free time, she goes back to her family…

ACTRESS, fitness trainer and entrepreneur KHABONINA QUBEKA will soon be back on our television screens. From 7 July, the former Muvhango actress will be joining another Mzansi hit soapie. We saw last Khabonina as the psychopathic Maxine in the soapie, The Wild, in 2012. Now she’s back with a role on Isidingo. This time she joins the all-star cast of SABC3’s top soap as the dodgy character Nina Zamdela. She’ll be the daughter of businessman Georgie Zamdela, played by actor Darlington Michaels. Khabonina has already started filming her scenes and is reportedly excited to be on the show. Based on the acting prowess she’s shown before, then she’ll definitely shine – after all, she became one of our most loved actresses during her time on The Wild.…

NICKI MINAJ’s cameo as CAMERON DIAZ’s assistant in The Other Woman was so good that less than a year later she already has her next acting gig. The Anaconda singer will star in the third instalment of the popular Barbershop franchise alongside Ice Cube and Cedric the Entertainer. Nicki will play Draya, a new hairdresser in the barbershop. According to reports, the previous two films grossed in excess of $140 million (R1,6 billion). In 2005, actress, producer and musician Queen Latifah made Beauty Shop – the female version of Barbershop – which also did well. Wouldn’t it be interesting to see Nicki in a sequel to that film too?…

IT SEEMS rapper FUTURE has broken his silence over his break-up with CIARA. The move comes after fans bombarded his Instagram page with emoticons of footballs and trophies after Ciara attended the recent White House State Dinner, an event held annually by the American Government, with new boyfriend and football star, RUSSELL WILSON. The rapper simply said, “I wish I cared”, to his followers. But that was not the end of it. One of his baby mamas, BRITTNI MEALY, who claimed the I Bet singer broke up their happy home, posted a snap of her and Future hiking. Perhaps Future and Brittni reconciled after his other baby mama was out of the picture . . .…

Write to us at PO Box 653284, Benmore 2010, e-mail us at letters@drum.co.za or SMS 32113 OVERCOME CHALLENGES Positive thinking helps us to take negative thoughts and change them. It helps us not to hurt other people’s feelings, or focus on our mistakes. It helps us to grow mentally. We have to overcome a lot of things in our lives.We need to learn to pray, and accept the things we can’t change. TJ HOLMES, KROONSTAD QUEEN B REIGNS I was really impressed by the cool, calm and collected manner in which Bonang Matheba answered the questions put to her (Reigning Supreme, 23 April).She’s a worthy ambassador for the country, and her leadership qualities keep her from lashing out at detractors. Nowhere in the article does she play the victim by…

EACH is considered one of the best football players of their generation, an ace for one of the biggest teams in Mzansi. Then there’s the woman caught in the middle, a medical student from an affluent background.Together they form a juicy love triangle worthy of a soap opera. Earlier this year, Kaizer Chiefs’ left wing George Lebese (26) hit the headlines for allegedly assaulting his then girlfriend, Sizakele “Siza” Manonga (23). Rumour has it that he’d discovered text messages between her and former Chiefs captain Jimmy Tau (34). Though Siza has repeatedly refuted rumours making the rounds, it has since emerged that the highly publicised affair wasn’t entirely a figment of George’s imagination: sources close to the couple reveal that Siza and Jimmy are dating. However, when we tried to…

ASK A group of divas to share the spotlight and sparks will fly. Add hormones to the mix and you’ve got a positively explosive combination. And the sparks flew when two stars of Mzansi Magic’s Diski Divas,Wendy Parker and Nonhle Ndala, came to blows during a Kaya FM radio interview. The clash has been a long time coming, but tensions were aggravated by the fact that both women are pregnant. Nonhle has been openly sharing snaps of cute and expensive baby items for the keenly awaited bundle she’s expecting with her soccer player boyfriend, Andile Jali. What many didn’t know, however, is that the Parkers are also expecting their own little one. According to our source Wendy is six weeks’ pregnant with her third child with her Kaizer Chiefs hubby,…

SHE WAS only 15 years old when she joined a contemporary gospel choir established by her mother. So from her teens, Ncamisile Ngcobo – who was born and raised in uMzumbe village near Port Shepstone – knew singing was her God-given talent. But the music industry is a tough nut to crack and all three of Ncamisile’s first albums failed due to lack of exposure. She had to perform in the streets of Johannesburg to survive, and pawned all her furniture until she had nothing left. Nevertheless, she firmly believes she was created to speak to people through her music and continues to do so. Who is Ncamisile? Ncami is a humble child of God. How did you break into the industry? There was a street promotion taking place near…

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Have a problem? E-mail testotherapy@drum.co.za, Tweet us @Testo_DRUM or write to Testo-therapy at DRUM, PO Box 653284, Benmore 2010 SHE IS TOO SKINNY My girlfriend is too skinny and I’m starting to find her unattractive. When I ask her to pick up weight, she tells me she likes her body. BONNY, E-MAIL BRA MO ANSWERS Surely you know that women are sensitive about their weight and looks. You need to be careful how you raise this issue. Right now your attitude is not coming across as very friendly and helpful. If you still want to be with your girlfriend, you need to pay more attention to what you like about her. Don’t concentrate on the 10 % that doesn’t work for you, but focus on the 90 % that does.…

A FLOATING company credit card is one of the most popular facilities in many work places. However, employers, especially small and medium-sized businesses, can’t afford to provide unlimited access to a company credit card because of the risks involved, says Daniel Kaan, CEO of Core Lending at FNB Business. “Arguably, there is a fine line between proper use and abuse, but the bottom line is that the misuse of company credit could have dire consequences for a small businesses. One of the simplest ways to differentiate between proper usage and abuse is by monitoring the spending habits of employees trusted with a company credit card,” Daniel explains. The basic principles of managing a company credit card are not drastically different from handling a personal credit card, he says. The most…

BEST MOVIES OF THE WEEK MONEYBALL TRUE LIFE DRAMA (e.tv Thursday 21:00) A baseball team manager (BRAD PITT) with a tight budget asks a young economist to help him put together a great team using statistics. Everyone thinks he’s crazy, but he soon proves them wrong. DOUBLE BANG ACTION (SABC2 Friday 22:00) A by-the-book and honest cop, Billy Brennan (WILLIAM BALDWIN), is caught up in the underworld of police corruption and assassinations after the murder of his corrupt partner, who was in business with a mobster. GROWN UPS COMEDY (e.tv Saturday 19:30) Five male friends reunite at the funeral of their high school basketball coach and decide to spend the weekend together at a lakehouse with their families. These supposedly responsible adults soon turn into big kids as they relive…

1. WHAT IS XENOPHOBIA? A. Prejudice against people from other countries B. Fear of music C. Fear of meditation D. Fear of stars 2. WHICH FORMER US FIRST LADY ANNOUNCED SHE WILL RUN FOR PRESIDENT? A. Laura Bush B. Hillary Clinton C. Rosalynn Carter D. Nancy Reagan 3. RIAH PHIYEGA IS THE NATIONAL COMMISSIONER OF . . .? A. Health B. Finance C. Education D. Police 4. IN THE BIBLE, HOW MANY PLAGUES WERE RELEASED BEFORE PHARAOH LET THE ISRAELITES GO? A. Three B. Five C. 10 D. 12 5. HOW MANY BEARS DID GOLDILOCKS MEET IN THE FAIRYTALE? A. Three B. Two C. Four D. Five 6. WHO IS THE FATHER OF THE BRITISH PRINCES WILLIAM AND HARRY? A. Andrew B. Charles C. Philip D. Edward 7. PENNE IS…

DURING the 2011 municipal elections, which saw the Democratic Alliance soar in support, Helen Zille predicted the next leader of her party would “in all probability be a black South African”. Those prophetic words became reality at the DA’s recent conference in Port Elizabeth when the overwhelming majority of the delegates voted for the party’s first-ever black leader.The country’s official opposition now has 34-year-old Mmusi Maimane at its helm, following what has been a brief but bruising campaign for the position Zille recently vacated. The overwhelming majority of the 1 425 DA delegates chose the youthful leader over his more experienced and older rivalWilmot James (61). Probably realising how robust the campaign – which saw accusations and counter-accusations being traded and a smear e-mail containing allegations of sexual impropriety being…

RAPPER and businessman CURTIS “50 CENT” JACKSON is growing his business mogul status. Apart from the three companies that he founded, SMS Audio (headphones), SMS Boxing Promotions and SK Energy (energy drink), and being a producer on the TV show Power, he’s now branching out into men’s underwear. Designed by Fiddy himself, the range is called Frigo. However, the exclusive undergarments don’t come cheap – prices range from $30 (R360) each. The luxury range also includes an assortment of T-shirts.…

YOUNG people are driven by a “what’s in it for me?” mentality, and think of volunteering as hard work for nothing. But is it really? Most jobs these days require some kind of experience. It doesn’t matter if your degree was cum laude or not. What most employers’ want is experience. Many graduates feel it’s too much to ask for. “How can they want experience while I’m fresh from university?” they ask. The solution is not complex. As we pursue our studies, let’s also seek practical work in the fields we want to venture into, even if we don’t get paid for it. You don’t have to be paid to gain experience. Profiling yourself through volunteerism is an investment that will pay off. You’re working for the job you want…

IN THEIR efforts to beef up local content, e.tv has launched it’s first-ever crime drama series, Z’bondiwe (The Initiate). Some big names came to support their colleagues at the recent launch of the 26-part series held at African Pride Hotel in Melrose Arch, Joburg. The series boasts some industry hotshots like former Generations actor, ANGA MAKUBALO. “The transition from a soapie to a drama series was exciting. I was called by [producer] Roberta Durrant and given the script, and we made it happen from there,” he said. Former Scandal! actor SIYABONGA SHIBE told us about some of the ventures he’s been involved with. “I’ve been busy with corporate theatre, and I’m working on a movie called Third Eye,” he said. Meanwhile, Matshepo Sekgopi of Zone 14 fame told us she’s…

SHE’S never been one to hold back or follow the path of propriety. And the title of her new album seems to confirm that she never will. She remains vocal about her feminism and politics – a firebrand who’s not ready to give in to popular opinion, even if it causes a stir. We catch up with Simphiwe Dana as she celebrates her 10th year in music and her new album called, appropriately, Firebrand. She’s calm and polite – not at all what social media has led us to believe. She’s soft-spoken, but still assertive.We’re starting to think this Xhosa singer and songwriter has been misunderstood. She’s been called a diva, dramatic and even crazy, but what we see is a loving single mother-of-two. Simphiwe tells us her daughter, Zazi…

HE’S extremely talkative and tends to forget what he’s just said, which makes our interview interesting and challenging. The 22-year-old YFM DJ Lesego Nkaiseng, known as DJ Speedsta, chats to DRUM about his life and blossoming career. Tell us who DJ Speedsta is. He’s a naughty boy from the Vaal, who came to Johannesburg to study and now is doing what he loves – being heard on radio. I got the name Speedsta from being an athlete as I was quick on the track. I’m a self-taught DJ. What inspires you? It’s people, especially people who are inspired themselves. I also love seeing people succeed. What annoys you? I get annoyed by people who take advantage of my kindness and friendliness, people who mistake friendliness for weakness. How does it…

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BEEF SHOULDER BEEF GOULASH PASTA Goulash is one of the national dishes of Hungary. We added bacon for extra flavour. PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 2 HRS 10 MIN SERVES 6 45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil 1 kg beef goulash 250 g bacon, chopped 1 carrot, roughly chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 250 g mushrooms salt and pepper to taste 3 cloves garlic, minced 500 ml (2 cups) beef stock handful of thyme, chopped 300 g spiral pasta, cooked 60 ml (¼ cup) pecorino cheese 1 Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat then add the beef and brown it in batches. Stir in the bacon, carrot, onion, mushrooms and salt and pepper. 2 Cook until the vegetables are soft. 3 Add the garlic and stir through. Pour…

I HAVE been observing with keen interest whether there will be new campaigns following Government’s new plan to distribute free coloured, scented and flavoured condoms to target the youth in our country. This has been prompted by a Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) survey, which showed that not only has the rate of people with HIV risen from 10,6 % in 2008 to 12,2 %, but in 2012 condom use declined, especially in the 15 to 24 age group. Among the reasons identified for non-compliance was condom fatigue! COOL CONDOMS Reacting to the survey, Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi said the decline in usage may be because “the standard-issued Choice condoms just aren’t cool enough”. Dr Motsoaledi said, “We need to inject enthusiasm into the condom campaign, so we’re…

E-mail Dr Nomteto at doctor@drum.co.za or SMS the keywords DR NOMTETO, followed by your question and name to 34926. Each SMS (160 characters) costs R2. IS IT TOO LATE TO HAVE A FLU INJECTION? I’m in my 20s and work in an office where the air-conditioner is always on during winter. Is it too late to have the flu injection? I don’t want to get sick. BB, E-MAIL DR NOMTETO ANSWERS It’s never too late for the flu injection as the strain for a particular year covers the period up to November. However, it is advisable to do it as early as possible to protect yourself during winter. The cold temperature helps the flu virus take hold as an opportunistic infection, whether one is immune-suppressed or not. I’VE HAD UNPROTECTED…

GEMINI 21 MAY – 20 JUN The Sun moves into Gemini this week, meaning you’ll soon celebrate your birthday and start a new year. This is a great time to make plans for the year ahead, even though you might change your mind later. Although you like to be busy, try to listen to your body. Gauge your energy levels, not only physically but also on a mental level, and take time out when needed. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 49, 18, 27, 14, 2, 33 CANCER 21 Jun – 21 Jul It’s time to explore your hidden talents. You’re currently approaching life with an artistic flair, so you may want to redecorate your home, sign up for a cooking course, or attend art classes. Be aware that relationships could feel like…

Back in the day, Omari Ishmael Grandberry found fame with the R&B group B2K and their smash hit, Bump Bump Bump. Can you believe he was only 14 at the time? After starring in the 2004 film, You Got Served, the group split and Omarion released his debut solo album, which was nominated for a Grammy. For his latest offering, Omarion turned to Chris Brown and Jhené Aiko. “I have a long history with Jhené and Chris, and the organic connection, the friendship that we have with each other ended up on the track,” he explains. Apparently Omarion and his BFF, Bow Wow (now known as Shad Moss), inspired Breezy and hip-hop star Tyga with their new joint album, Fan of a Fan. “Me and Shad were inspired by R…

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IN SHORT A man knocks on the door of a house and asks for a small donation towards the local swimming pool. So the owner of the house gives him a glass of water. I say no to alcohol, it just doesn’t listen. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Question: What is smarter than a talking bird? Answer: A spelling bee Question: Did you hear the joke about the broken egg? Answer: Yes, it cracked me up. Question: Why can’t Dalmatians hide? Answer: They’re always spotted. Question: Why is it so hard to play poker in the jungle? Answer: Because there are so many cheetahs. Question: What has a face and two hands, but no body? Answers: A clock. Question: What has a bottom at its top? Answer: A leg. Question: Did you…

NOMHLE MTSHEMLA (19) It’s a good thing that a black person is now the leader of the DA, but I also feel like it’s a scam to get more voters. I feel like he is just the front to attract more blacks into the party. KRISTINE JOHNSON (24) I’m very excited. This will give the ANC a run for their money and he will get more voters to join the DA. I think black South Africans were scared of voting for a white Afrikaans-speaking person because they thought she might bring back the apartheid system. WANDILE MAGWAZA (19) I think they (DA) are using Mmusi to get black voters and I think they will succeed if that’s their aim. Mmusi Maimane is a hard worker, but I don’t think he’ll…

DESPITE media reports,Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are “happy and not getting divorced”.Will (46) took the time to reassure us during the Black Entertainment Television’s (BET) 2015 Black Girls Rock! Awards ceremony recently. He was presenting his wife of 18 years, Jada (43), with the Star Power Award at the star-studded event that honours black women. The Men in Black star was refuting a report he’d received via a Google Alert message, about a story on a popular celebrity news website,TMZ, that alleged he and the Hawthorne actress were calling it quits. For years,Will and Jada have been fighting off rumours of their impending divorce, but the acting power-couple seem to be basking in marital bliss and stronger than ever. According to the hurtful report that Will mentioned, Jada had…

IS THIS a case of déjà vu, or what? Remember the Serbian pop star JELENA KARLEUSA who accused KIM KARDASHIAN WEST of stealing her look for Paris Fashion Week this year? She’s back, and this time she has her sights set on BEYONCÉ. Jelena accused Queen Bey of stealing her 2012 look for the recent Met Gala. The platinum-blonde singer claims that Bey’s ensemble, right down to the ponytail, was originally her look. Just like she did with Kim K, Jelena posted the original picture – she supposedly took three years ago – as evidence. However, Bey’s fans, known as The BeyHive, soon attacked Jelena online by flooding the Serbian personality’s Instagram account with comments and bee emoticons. Will the real Beyoncé please stand up? BRANDY has hinted that she…

IT’S NOT called a “high-fashion event” for nothing. The annual Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala (also known as the Met Gala) in New York City might be all about who’s wearing what, but the star-studded showpiece is held to raise funds for the museum’s costume institute. This year’s theme was China: Through the Looking Glass and Tinseltown’s elite took to the idea like champions. But it was Rihanna, BEYONCÉ and KIM KARDASHIAN WEST who stole the show in their own interpretations of the theme. While Bey and Kim K’s famous partners, JAY Z and KANYE WEST, looked dashing too, they were merely accessories to their wives’ daring frocks. Bey stunned in a custom-made Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci sheer gown that left nothing to the imagination. Meanwhile,…