Innholdsfortegnelse for 14 May 2015 i Drum English

AND HERE we are - my last issue of DRUM magazine. Almost every day, I get e-mails from young South Africans asking me almost the same question: How did I become Editor of DRUM magazine? In 2002 when I was at university studying law, my parents had no money for me to register and pay to continue my studies. My mother was ill, and my father did not want any debt – so I took matters into my own hands. I walked into the office of the local newspaper, Vaal Vision, told the editor what I thought was wrong with the paper and how to fix it. He hired me. A year later, I was appointed as Editor and I’ve never looked back. Along the way, I’ve met some inspirational…

The World Federation of Right to Die Societies has commended Pretoria judge Hans Fabricius for the “wise verdict” allowing terminally ill Robin Stransham-Ford the right to commit suicide with a doctor’s help. Do you support the Judge’s decision? MICHAEL MUSAU, JOHANNESBURG NO As a doctor you need to know your duty to patients. Although a doctor is known to save lives, taking lives should be something that’s left to God. After all, He is our maker, He brings and takes life. A lawyer, judge, doctor or anyone else shouldn’t decide whether someone’s life must be taken, even if they ask for it. ZANELE MTHEMBU, BRAAMFONTEIN NO No one should be granted the power of deciding whether or not to take life. We have become a society that accepts and encourages…

NANDI NGOMA @NandiNgoma We did it! I honestly was nervous as hell, performing with arguably the best performer we have. But I managed not to faint mid performance (LOL). Thanks for all the love! We love you. KATLEGO MABOE @KatlegoMaboe Thank you @theboriskodjoe for your incredible spirit – thank you for sharing your awesomeness with SA! #SouthAfricaWelcomesYou. BONANG MATHEBA @bonang_m ...sooo many awesome people on this Earth. SAMKELO NDLOVU @SamkeloNdlovu To you, for continuing to love me with my human flaws, for understating my rough cut humour, for watching every show I’m on, for just being there. I appreciate you. I know you’re there.…

WITH THE RECENT wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, many are wondering just why so many foreign nationals reject their own countries, choosing to live in often dire poverty in South Africa or Europe. On national Freedom Day in SA, when the dust was settling on the xenophobic attacks, President Jacob Zuma called for more stringent border control, while challenging African leaders to acknowledge the poor leadership that has driven many of their citizens out of their countries. War, crime and unemployment are seen to be contributing factors which led many emigrants to seek better opportunities. Nevertheless, some people believe they put a strain on the available, but limited, resources South Africans have to share with them. BUT THE problem is not unique to South Africa. Every developed country…

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‘HAIR IS JEWELLERY’ We love American musician and actress Jill Scott’s ability to switch between a variety of lengths and textures. An inspiration to glamour girls everywhere, she is adventurous when it comes to how she wears and styles her hair. She told American magazine Essence in an interview: “For me, hair is jewellery. It’s an accessory.” Whether she wears her hair naturally – shaven, short or in an Afro - in a combo style or adding wigs and weaves, it always becomes an attention-grabbing accessory. We have also seen her experimenting with straightening her locks for a sleek look, but the very next day you might see her walking the red carpet with huge hair and tons of volume. Fortunately, the popular singer has the face to pull off…

CURRIED BUTTERNUT SOUP Classic butternut soup with an added curry flavour is ideal for late autumn evenings. PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 30 MIN SERVES 4 15 ml (1 tbsp) butter 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil 5 ml (1 tsp) fresh ginger, grated 15 ml (1 tbsp) roasted curry powder 1 kg butternut, peeled and diced 6 x 250 ml (6 cups) water 250 ml (1 cup) cream salt and freshly ground pepper MINTED YOGHURT 125 ml (½ cup) plain yoghurt 30 ml (2 tbsp) chopped fresh mint 1 Heat the butter and oil in a large saucepan. Add the ginger and curry powder and stir-fry until fragrant. 2 Add the butternut and water, mix well and cover. Cook until the butternut is soft. Add more water if necessary. 3…

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 I WANT TO BE MORE ROMANTIC My fifth wedding anniversary is coming up and I want to get my wife a wonderful present. However, she’s told me I’m not the romantic type, and I don’t earn a lot of money. Please give me some tips on how to be romantic. STEVE, E-MAIL BRA MO ANSWERS Most guys are not romantic and a lot of marriages suffer because both partners become lazy when they get married. Your wife must know about your financial situation. I think you need to listen to her closely for the next few weeks. Women love to drop hints about what they like. When you are walking through…

BARBARLUA MAHLAKAHLAKA: My mom once told me that I should never believe I wouldn’t survive without a man. CYRIL NDLOVU: Don’t force yourself into another relationship with a broken heart. First take time to heal. DITSHELE MABOKELA: No matter what happens, you’re beautiful, strong and worthy. And after being left to raise two kids alone, I now know that I’m stronger than ever and a woman of worth. OUMA S MPHAGA: Never stay in an abusive relationship in the name of love. It will leave you looking old – physically and mentally. NKULULEKO NGUBANE: Respect your wife and kids. I know you’re not perfect, but you’re my son. That’s what my mom said. THANDY-TEE PHANGWA: If he doesn’t know your worth, let him go. Along the way, you’ll meet someone…

Here’s practical advice from Cape Town motivational speaker and life coach Godfrey Madanhire: Remove or block your ex’s number on your cellphone, otherwise you’ll constantly be tempted to contact them. Remove all conversations with and photos of them from your cellphone to avoid being constantly reminded of the good times you had together. Avoid contact with your ex’s friends. Avoid places that were special to you or which you visited regularly, such as your favourite restaurant. Don’t constantly look your ex up on social media – even if you use a false profile. Don’t talk about your broken heart on social media. Avoid the topic altogether. Don’t listen to their favourite songs or watch their favourite TV programmes or movies. Don’t listen to emotional music such as Adele’s Someone Like…

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL Even though she’s been sworn to secrecy by Oliver, Aly reveals the truth to Caroline. Quinn (RENA SOFER) brings Bill up to speed on what’s been happening with Liam, Hope and Wyatt and makes a hefty demand. Brooke pleads for her sister to allow Bill to have more time with his son. Liam remains confident that Hope will choose him in the end. Bill is ecstatic when Brooke gives him the papers giving him back his company and custody of Will. Katie fills Ridge in on how Bill conned her into signing the papers under false pretences. GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Angela (LEBOHANG MTHUNZI) ropes the girls into her payback plan. Siya gets more than he bargained for at the book club meeting. Tau can’t find any rest…

Ciara’ s sixth album, Jackie, is named after her mother Jackie Harris. It’s set to drop on 4 May – a day before her mom’s birthday. Sweet! “I felt like it was the best title for where I am in my life right now. Being a mom, I can now see the world through her eyes, and fully understand what she was thinking,” she says of the album, which has been described as upbeat. Can you believe the single mom started working on her album three weeks before she gave birth to her now 11-month-old son, Future Zahir Wilburn? I Bet, a personal track about her very public break-up with her baby daddy, rapper Future, is also on this album. The exes seem to have a decent relationship. “We don’t…

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EATING OUT The waiter at the restaurant comes over to a fussy customer and asks, “And how did you find your steak?” “Easy!” he snarls, “I moved three forkfuls of mashed potatoes to the side and there it was.” WRONG PATIENT A man rushes into a hospital, and asks a nurse for a cure for hiccups. Grabbing a cup of water, the nurse quickly splashes it into the man’s face. “What did you do that for?” screams the man. “You don’t have the hiccups now, do you?” says the nurse. “No,” replies the man. “But my wife still does. She’s out in the car.” INTERN WOES A man has just passed the bar exam, and is hired by a small lawy firm. The first day he starts working, he figures…

YOU’D EXPECT the home of this iconic singer/songwriter to be teeming with images and items that reflect her prolific career: life-sized murals of herself in concert, perhaps; sheets of music; scores of work-in-progress compositions lying around or a mandatory baby grand piano occupying pride of place in the living room. But there are very few obvious nods to music in Mama Dorothy Masuka’s home inYeoville, Johannesburg. Instead, the famous 79-year-old songbird has opted for rather modest décor in her down-to-earth dwelling. “I have a piano at my farm in Zambia, which is my father’s country,” she says, as she shows us around the house she bought in 1992. “But the bulk of my songwriting happens in my head. I can hear every instrument in my ear.That’s why it’s easy for…

FOUR years after his now infamous show Zola 7 was canned, musician BONGINKOSI “ZOLA” DLAMINI is making a comeback with a new show. Zola became known for Zola 7 which focused on helping the youth achieve their goals. According to two independent sources, Zola recently held talks with Mzansi Magic about launching his own talk show. Apparently Mzansi Magic and the award-winning musician have been talking for months now. DRUM’s well-placed sources say that even though no contracts have been signed as yet, the show is already in the works. “Zola is happy about it and it’s only a matter of time before he signs on the dotted line,” says a source. “They are discussing the content and some paperwork, but he is going to clinch this one,” the other…

WE REMEMBER her from The Jamie Foxx Show. He, on the other hand, we remember from the ‘90s sitcom, The Hughleys. Recently both the comedian D L HUGHLEY and actress GARCELLE BEAUVAIS sat down with OWN TV’s Where Are They Now? show to find out what’s happened to them since they disappeared from the spotlight. In the programme Garcelle speaks about being a single mom, going through her second divorce after her husband of nine years, MIKE NILON, cheated on her, the humiliation that followed, and the healing process. “It’s embarrassing, but at the same time you’re in pain. It was another part of the devastation, honestly. I went to therapy. I got a life coach,” she said. Hughley spoke candidly about cheating on his wife, LaDonna, numerous times and…

TYGA has joined a string of celebs who express their love through ink – he’s had gf KYLIE JENNER’S name tattooed on his arm. Ironically, barely two days after the tattoo was revealed, the two called it quits, after 17-year-old Kylie found out her boyfriend had been trying to reconcile with his ex BLAC CHYNA. Blac Chyna claims Tyga has been trying to get back with her for the past seven months through a series of text messages. Could this be the end of the Kylie/Tyga era?…

Write to us at PO Box 653284, Benmore 2010, e-mail us at letters@drum.co.za or SMS 32113 HONOURING MOTHERS ALL praise is due to our special mothers as we celebrate what they stand for on Mother’s Day. MOTHERS are like generators. They create something out of nothing. They do a lot for us, yet expect nothing in return. They spend time listening, caring and showing real concern. I want them to know how special they are to us. SAMUEL RADEBE, HEILBRON BE A MIRROR I was driving with my six-year-old when an on-coming car came straight at us. I was terrified and swerved to save myself and my son. I showed my anger and when we got home my son told his mom what I did. I wasn’t proud. WHAT you…

ON SCREEN he portrays Chief Azwindini Mukwevho, a strong and strict polygamous Venda chief whose culture influences the way he rules his people. But in real life Muvhango actor, Gabriel Temudzani, is a relaxed, down-to-earth guy and, unlike his on-screen character, he assures us he has just one wife. Today he joins us for a photoshoot and an interview at our studios in Sandton. He’s a tall, good-looking man with a well-toned physique and he proves to be friendly – the total opposite of his more severe soapie character. In between selecting outfits for the shoot he takes us through his 15-year journey on the second-biggest soapie in the country (which nearly came to a premature end when his character was jailed for murder), his at times shaky marriage, and…

Recent statistics from the Department of Home Affairs and the Foreign Migration Studies Programme estimated projections based on national census data which show: • In a population of 50 million in South Africa, foreign nationals make up 3-4 % of the total population. • It’s estimated that there are 1,6 million to 2 million foreign nationals living in SA. • There’s a range between 500 000 to 1 million undocumented migrants living in SA. • Since the xenophobic attacks began in April South Africa has deported 421 Zimbabweans. • An estimated 140 foreign nationals have died in xenophobic attacks in South Africa since 2000. • An estimated 23 South African citizens were also killed in xenophobic attacks.…

FANCY footwork, the gift of the gab and acting talent in spades – if industry talk is any indication of where Nyaniso Dzedze’s career is headed, you’re looking at one of the breakout stars of 2015. The diminutive dancer and actor is the lead in Hear Me Move, South Africa’s first dance movie, which debuted in cinemas in February. And now he’s going over big with fans, playing Tsietsi Namane in e.tv’s telenovela Ashes to Ashes, which airs at 8 pm from Monday to Thursday. The show is about a family prospering in the funeral business and takes viewers on an unmissable ride from casket to couture. And as one of the indomitable Namane brothers, Nyaniso is right at the centre of the action. Both Hear Me Move and Ashes…

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‘A SOFT PHASE’ British-born singer and actress Estelle looks incredible in every length of hair that she wears: short, medium or super long tresses. When she first hit the entertainment scene her signature look was a well-trimmed mushroom-style bob, but she’s since worn many other hot hairstyles in different lengths and shades. She talked about her long hair while discussing her album True Romance with Radio.com: “When I had the long hair, I was in a particularly soft phase of my life. I wanted to see what long blondish hair looked like. And I can, so I did. People’s general approach to me was softer when I had longer hair. It was funny to me!” The ombre look is one of the American Boy singer’s favourite hairstyles – she always…

WITH winter fast approaching we’re headed for cold and influenza (flu) season. It’s important to know the difference: although a cold is also caused by a virus, it is a milder respiratory illness than the flu. While cold symptoms can make you feel bad for a few days, flu symptoms can make you feel quite ill for a few days to weeks. The flu can also result in serious health problems such as pneumonia and hospitalisations. Here is a general guide to differences between influenza and a cold (note, however, that symptoms vary from person to person – and that there could be plenty of overlap between, for example, the cough you might have with a cold, flu, pneumonia or bronchitis): FEELING ILL? TAKE ACTION! As the flu is a…

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. WOMB SCRUB Is it safe to have a womb scrub because I haven’t had a period? ANONYMOUS, E-MAIL DR NOMTETO ANSWERS A womb scrub is also known as dilatation and curettage (D&C). It’s a surgical procedure mostly done after an incomplete abortion to remove the remains. It isn’t indicated just because you haven’t had a period. Possible causes for your missed period are pregnancy and menopause, as well as stress, anxiety, inflammation or cancer. These ultimately affect one’s hormonal balance, which is important in the your monthly cycle. Go for a gynaecological assessment to find the real cause of your missed period. I HAVE REPRODUCTIVE…

WHEN she and her husband separated recently after four years of married life, she suddenly began waking up at night with a pounding heart, fighting for breath. Her chest and lower back were constantly sore, Louisa (27) of Witbank says. “I’m now so tense anything gives me a fright.” Many of us know the feeling.You’ve broken up with someone recently, and it feels as if your world’s falling apart. First it’s only the heartache, but the pain soon spreads.Your chest grows tight, your head aches. Can you really become ill from a broken heart, or is it all psychosomatic? Experts say these complaints are anything but imagined.The stress hormones secreted by the body during a traumatic experience, such as the ending of a relationship, can have a highly detrimental effect…

global markets become more volatile and less predictable, luck plays an important role in business success. The question is: How do you create luck for yourself and your business? I believe it starts with planning – a well-considered business plan is designed to improve your luck. A good idea, underpinned by detailed market research and solid financial planning, may help a new business ride the whims of the market with ease. A good business plan may also help when the market becomes unpredictable and could help you prepare your business for the unknown. What seems to be luck to many people is often the result of planning and working hard. With so many variables and factors ensuring that your business succeeds, a good business plan and diligence in ensuring that…

BEST MOVIES OF THE WEEK DEAD MAN DOWN ACTION (mzansi Thursday 22:00) An ex-con infiltrates the inner circle of a crime boss to make him pay for past wrongs, but his plans go awry when he must help his neighbour carry out her own vengeance. Starring TERENCE HOWARD. THE BIG HIT ACTION COMEDY (e.tv Friday 21:00) Four cash-strapped hitmen decide to kidnap the daughter of a businessman and hold her for ransom, but they soon discover the man is bankrupt and his daughter is the goddaughter of their boss. Starring BOKEEM WOODBINE. JACK AND JILL COMEDY (e.tv Saturday 19:30) Jack Sadelstein (ADAM SANDLER) is a quiet, successful ad executive living the good life with his wife and children in Los Angeles. The only thing he really hates is when his…

WOULD you like to own a high-quality microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer that are all top-of-the-range? All the more reason to enter. This week one lucky reader can win the following appliances: a 7 kg frontloading Electrolux washing machine with 14 wash programmes; an Electrolux Condenser tumble dryer with reverse tumbling, LED indicators, easy-to-clean fluff filters and five drying programmes; and an Electrolux 31 L microwave with 1 000 watt high-speed cooking power and a 1 050 watt grill that will make cooking homemade pizza an absolute pleasure. One lucky reader could win an Electrolux home appliance hamper worth R10 000. For more info, visit www.electrolux.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…

THABANG NKOSI (21) BREAKFAST IN BED My mother has basically raised me alone. She’s witnessed all the important events in my life, has been with me through thick and thin, and pushes me to be a better person in life. I’m proud of the man I’m becoming and it’s all thanks to my mom. I know it’s not much, but I like to make her breakfast in bed with her favourite muffins and specially brewed coffee. (The secret ingredient is love!) NKOSANA NTULI (21) DO HER CHORES My mother is my pillar of strength, my motivation and the one person who is able to wipe away my tears with a smile and a reassuring word. I love her sense of humour , her humility, her independence and her self-belief. She’s…

OH NO, YOU DIDN’T! You’re a walking time bomb. You need to chill. You’re in danger of making your friends, family and even that potential hottie in English class walk on eggshells. Believe it or not, laughing at yourself will make you a happier person. Shake off the anger! GOING WITH THE FLOW You’re the most laid-back member of your group and because you never take sides, you’re the one everyone turns to whenever there’s a fallout. While you usually like to leave the decision-making to others, you’re also fiercely independent and not easily influenced by anyone. WALKING ON SUNSHINE Uh, does anything faze you, like, ever? You’re the envy of your friends because you never let trivial stuff get you down. Sure, you have your moments, but you always…

TIME flies when you’re having fun! It’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years since this South African star set out to become an actress. Liopelo Maphathe arrives at our offices dressed in a short maroon skirt and a black T-shirt, accessorised by knee-high socks and All Star sneakers. She looks relaxed, but sadly she’s not at her peak health-wise. She apologises for sniffing and coughing during our interview, and mentions she has a touch of flu. Liopelo, who was born and raised in Lesotho, studied BA Arts and Drama at the University of Free State and then moved to Johannesburg to pursue her acting career. She took to our television screens in 2000 when she landed a role as Luyanda in the e.tv soapie, Backstage. From that moment, her…

MOST people would agree that he has had an astonishing journey – from being an Olympic gold medallist to being a father of 10 and part of one of reality TV’s most successful families. For months, speculation was rife as to whether he is indeed transforming into a woman. Now, for the first time, Bruce Jenner has spoken publicly about his feelings of wanting to be a woman all his life in an interview with talkshow host Diane Sawyer. A lot of the feedback after the 65-year-old’s interview has been overwhelmingly positive, but as expected there was some criticism. Actress Alice Eve didn’t hold back her feelings. “Nope, if you were a woman no one would have heard of you because women can’t compete in the decathlon,” she wrote in…

THINGS are starting to look up for MARIAH CAREY. She’s just joined an elite list of artists who have taken up residency in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace. For her grand entrance at the opening of her run, she had 18 mobile billboards with titles of all her chart-topping hits over the years – with the pop icon cruising between them in style in a classic pink convertible. Her show, titled Mariah #1 to Infinity, comes just after she released her latest single called To Infinity. Many believe she used the track to finally speak out about her break-up with husband Nick Cannon in the best way she knows how. Mariah, hover, denies the the claims.…

Singer SAM SMITH has cancelled the remaining dates of his Australian In The Lonely Hour tour shortly before he was set to perform. “I’ve been vocally exhausted for a while now. However, last night in Sydney I had a small haemorrhage on my vocal chords,” he said in a statement. The British singer added that he has been advised to rest until he’s fully recovered, or it could become a long-term problem. The View co-host WHOOPI GOLDBERG was honoured for her support of worthy causes at Variety’s Power of Women New York luncheon. She was praised for using ice-skating to uplift young girls through sport. “Anytime someone is passionate about something, I feel like you have to encourage that,” she said. After business mogul DAMON DASH lost custody of his…

WHILE we have given this love-hate relationship with foreigners the smart name of xenophobia, we fail to face the facts and issues leading up to this situation. Where does this come from and why? The writing is on the wall as the political, economical and social dynamics of our country are dire to our own citizens. Our leaders have long identified lack of employment, poverty and inequality as major problems, but their brainstorming strategic sessions and presentations have led to nothing being done about the problems. People are tired of empty promises and fights in Parliament and will even kill to make our leaders open their eyes to this desperate situation. This is not an excuse, but the reality. SA political leaders must live up to the oath they took…

RECENTLY actress BOITY THULO celebrated her 25th birthday at Taboo in Sandton. Her friends all came out to observe this milestone, as did her mom, MODIEHI THULO, who told us she’s very proud of her daughter. “My wish for her now is to reach international stardom. That’s my prayer,” she said. Boity’s friend, actress KHANYA MKANGISA bought a gold purse as a gift while singer DONALD wished that “all her dreams come true”. “She has come a long way and she has more to offer,” he told us. More praise came from her co-host on e.tv’s Club 808, CYPRIAN NDLOVU: “She’s one of the most genuine people I know and she must stay the way she is.“ Radio host and TV personality LERATO KGANYAGO, who was on the decks, added…

IT’S AN overcast afternoon when we meet bubbly TV and radio personality Pabi Moloi. She steps out of her car, clad in a crisp white dress and extends her hand for a firm handshake as we make our way into the stunning Glenda’s Guest Suites in Midrand. She is wearing a broad smile and we can see she’s at peace with everything in her life. “I’m not trying to take control of things that are not mine to control,” Pabi confirms. She seems revitalised and, as she strikes different poses at our photoshoot, it’s clear to us she has a new lease of life. Could the fact that she’s now leaner and lighter have anything to do with her positive attitude? Of course, it does – she has lost 10…

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 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 the KGA…

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READER’S RECIPE STEW WITH ROOT VEGETABLES Kedibone Sechuane from Bloemfontein sent us her delicious stew recipe and we put our own stamp on it by adding hearty vegetables and vibrant orange zest. PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 2 HRS 20 MIN SERVES 4 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil 1 kg stewing lamb salt and pepper 6 cloves garlic, crushed 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped 4 carrots, sliced 1 onion, roughly chopped 60 ml (¼ cup) tomato paste 750 ml (3 cups) chicken stock zest of 1 orange 2 Chinese radishes, roughly chopped 1 large sweet potato, sliced 2 turnips, chopped 1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Season the lamb with salt and pepper, add to the saucepan and brown well. Transfer the lamb to a plate.…

Need advice? Email 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 HATE MY HUSBAND My mother-in-law treated me and my baby badly two years ago after I gave birth. She called me names, and did not welcome me into the family. My husband didn’t support me, and sided with his family. As a result I started hating my husband and his family. I’m always angry and can’t find peace. I pray that I will be able to forget what happened and move on, but my husband is the living reminder of what took place. ANONYMOUS, E-MAIL SIS DOLLY ANSWERS You are keeping this story alive in your heart and mind. The only way you can forget…

MOTHERS have a strong influence on the lives of their children. It’s reassuring to know that there’s the one person in your life you can always trust to have your best interests at heart. A mother shares advice from experiences she has had, and you can choose to listen to the advice or to do things differently in your own life, says Claudia Abelheim, a psychologist with The Family Life Centre in Johannesburg. But she adds, “you don’t always have to agree with your mother’s advice. “It’s important for a child to find their own way in their life, make their own decisions, decide on what action to take, and learn from their own mistakes.” We asked a few celebrities in Mzansi’s entertainment industry, and our readers, to share the…

Physical symptoms can occur as the end of a relationship is a traumatic experience and can cause extreme stress, explains Dr Ingrid Artus, a counselling psychologist of Roodepoort. She says research findings show that in the wake of trauma, such as the end of a relationship, negative emotions are often stored in your bodily or somatic memory before they lodge in your verbal memory. Only once you’ve processed the trauma are you able to shake off the negative emotions and physical symptoms. Dr Artus says that the best treatment for people who become ill after a break-up is approaching the problem from a medical and psychological perspective. Pretoria counsellor Therese du Plooy confirms that your thinking and the things you brood about for a long time will later affect your…

TAURUS 20 APR – 20 MAY It’s a time to focus on your values and express yourself accordingly. You’re in a position to make an impression and have influence on others, who will benefit from your strength and fortitude. It’s important to keep moving on all levels in your life. Don’t let antagonism bring your efforts to reach your goals to a halt and, don’t let laziness turn you into a couch potato. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 16, 40, 1, 17, 28, 36 GEMINI 21 May – 20 Jun Your personal year is drawing to a close, making it a good week to think about the year that’s gone past. It’s an appropriate time to reflect and regroup. You may find relationship obligations annoying because they curb your freedom of movement,…

1. WHICH DAY COMMEMORATES 9 AUGUST 1956, WHEN WOMEN DEMONSTRATED AGAINST PASS LAWS? A. Day of Goodwill B. Women’s Day B. Freedom Day C. Equality Day 2. DAIRY PRODUCTS ARE GENERALLY MADE FROM WHAT COMMON LIQUID? A. Water B. Milk C. Oil D. Juice 3. WHAT WOULD YOU USE REELS, RODS, HOOKS, BAITS AND NETS FOR? A. Hunting B. Foraging C. Exploring D. Fishing 4. FROM WHICH AFRICAN COUNTRY DOES ACTRESS LUPITA NYONG’O COME FROM? A. Botswana B. Nigeria C. Zimbabwe D. Kenya 5. WHAT BIRTHDAY MILESTONE DID SONGBIRD YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA RECENTLY CELEBRATE? A. 50 B. 40 C. 60 D. 30 6. IN WHICH CITY WILL YOU FIND SIGNAL HILL? A, Joburg B. Durban C. Cape Town D. Pretoria 7. WHICH TV CHANNEL BROADCASTS THE SHOW DISKI DIVAS? A.…

SHE’S A MEAN GIRL Wondering why only the boy Kardashian is shying away from the spotlight? Apparently Kris called Rob (28) a “fat slob”, which is why he bailed on Kim and Kanye’s Paris wedding. Not only has she been hounding him to lose weight for months now, but she’s allegedly told her only son that his weight is a huge embarrassment to the family, and it’s costing him good business deals. Hasn’t anyone told Kris that a kind word goes a long way? SHE’S UNSUPPORTIVE For months we’ve watched Scott Disick struggle with his drinking problems while his girlfriend Kourtney threatens to kick him out. The 31-year-old father-of-three has been in and out of rehab, at Kourt’s insistence, yet his drinking problem clearly didn’t stop Kris from partying with…

FROM clutches to handbags that were originally made under brands such as Prada and Louis Vuitton, artist Chloe Wise’s work is both fancy and delicious. The 23-year-old artist drew inspiration from popular luxury brands, and recreated her own sweet-themed handbags. Chloe’s designs include a Chanel-inspired pancake bag, a Prada-esque bag made using toast, and another stunning Moschino bag made out of bread. The designs blend the themes of luxury and consumerism by recreating some of the fashion industry’s most emblematic merchandise with food.The range, aptly titled Bread Bags, hopes to make us rethink our obsession with luxury goods by turning these highly-coveted items into art; ridding them of their value and just seeing them for what they are: symbols of excess. Chloe, who is originally from Montreal, Canada, is known…

AT THE height of the xenophobic attacks on foreigners in South Africa, award-winning hip-hop artist Cassper Nyovest launched a charm offensive on Zimbabwe and had fans eating out of the palm of his hand. Cassper, who’d been advised not to go to Zimbabwe because people were angry, defied the odds. He went on stage at Bulawayo’s Hartfield rugby grounds with the Zimbabwean national flag wrapped around him - much to the delight of the crowd. “I love you guys,” he said, as he went on stage. After the show, he told DRUM that two members of his team are Zimbabweans. “I have two Zimbabweans in my camp. There is Almonte Mtombeni. We first met at a club in Rosebank. He’s one of the most talented keyboard players I’ve ever met.…

STARS came out to celebrate the hard work of the cast and crew of daytime television shows at the annual Daytime Emmy Awards. We look at what some of our favourite stars wore to this star-studded event, and which trends dominated the red carpet. Popular soapies, Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless, received a joint award for Outstanding Drama Series. Cast members of these long-running soapies didn’t disappoint. We saw chic, class and sassiness on the evening. Leading the style pack were The Bold and the Beautiful star KATHERINE KELLY LANG, who opted for a little silver number, as well as The Young and Restless actress and reality TV star EILEEN DAVIDSON, who donned a Mark Zunino gown and actress JACQUELINE MACINNES WOOD who dazzled in…