Innholdsfortegnelse for 23 April 2015 i Drum English

EVEN though the news that DA leader and Western Cape Premier Helen Zille will not be available for another term as party head has been dubbed as a “shock announcement”, it should not have come as a surprise. There have been calls for her to step down internally for some time now. And while Zille has made impressive inroads into securing more black voters than any of her predecessors, it is unlikely that the numbers will increase under her leadership. This puts the DA in a predicament: while it’s clear the party needs a black leader to grow its black membership, there is growing distrust among black voters precisely because of this. These were underscored by the failed Agang-merger debacle because Zille was more than willing to have Mamphela Ramphele…

THE PRESTIGIOUS Four Seasons Hotel Westcliff in Johannesburg was heaving with the who’s who of Mzansi’s entertainment industry recently. Many celebs gathered here for a huge announcement from retail giant Woolworths. Woolworths CEO Ian Moir was ready to reveal an open secret: Grammy award-winning singer and producer Pharrell Williams will be Woolworths’ Style Director for their Are You With Us? campaign. The campaign has three initiatives: a T-shirt design competition for design students, a MySchool initiative to raise R100 million for education, and a school singing group competition where the winning group will perform on the MySchool concert tour with Pharrell in South Africa. Ian said they chose to collaborate with Pharrell because his values align with Woolworths’ as a brand. “Pharrell is a global icon for social cohesion, advancement…

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MILLIONS of people flocked to houses of worship during the Easter break. Among them were the millions who silently battle the fear, stigma, condemnation and discrimination that comes with being infected – or affected – by HIV. These people have often become hopeless, and helpless, after their HIV diagnosis – even with all the access we have to the latest research and developments. I would therefore like to remind you not to be blinded by fear brought on by a tiny viral infection.And to encourage you to use the story of Jesus Christ as a source of inspiration and a tool to change the attitudes of those who follow the teachings, yet don’t understand the power this doctrine has. LEARN FROM THE SCRIPTURES The Bible tells the story of how…

Dr Nomteto is a mother of four and has worked as a doctor at public hospitals and in private practice for 20 years. 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. MY NOSE BLEEDS WHEN I’M STRESSED I’m a 27-year-old woman and every time I am under pressure or stressed, my nose starts bleeding. It’s embarrassing, especially when I’m around people. Is there anything I can do to stop it? LM, E-MAIL DR NOMTETO ANSWERS Based on your clinical history and symptoms I’d advise you to take note of the things that make you feel pressurised and avoid them or deal with them head on. Also, if there’s anything you can do to…

HOW DO I WIN A TENDER? I’m struggling to win a contract or a tender. Please show me the way. EDWARD LOUW, E-MAIL JOSHUA ANSWERS I’d really like to do that, but it’s practically impossible for me to do so. Firstly, I don’t know which business you’re involved in. I also don’t have an idea of the stage of development your business is in, except that you’re struggling to secure contracts (or a tender) for your business. RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS As I’m not informed of the exact business you’re engaged in, I’ll point out three generic things to look out for when running any business: 1. Manage your finances. Cash flow is the lifeblood of many businesses, so make sure that you remain liquid and plan for your cash flows…

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL When Brooke informs Katie that she and Bill are back together, Katie heads over to see her sister. Meanwhile, Ridge confronts Bill. In a heated moment, Liam kisses Hope. Quinn asks Bill for two things in return for keeping their love affair a secret. Hope gives Wyatt news that might change their lives forever. Justin (AARON D SPEARS) tells Bill the bad news about Spencer Publications. Bill becomes determined to get his company back and gain custody of Will. GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Charles is determined to get his revenge on the Morokas. Getty gives Namhla some food for thought. The sexual tension is palpable when Nolwazi and Siya meet. Tau receives a grim warning. Karabo is furious when she hears why the police came knocking. Angela’s warnings…

TAURUS 20 APR – 20 MAY With your energy levels boosted, you’ll be motivated to put your plans into action. It’s a good time to get any project off the ground, especially for a Taurus who might sometimes struggle to get going. You might experience cash flow highs and lows, which could be disturbing for someone who likes to keep the status quo. The good news is that there might be a windfall or two. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 3, 32, 23, 13, 43, 20 GEMINI 21 May – 20 Jun With Venus roaming your sign you might want to make time in your busy schedule to fit in a date or two. As it is any meeting is likely to be exciting and thrilling, but could lack the possibility of…

PEARL MODIADIE WHAT: Corporate Communication WHERE: Wits University DJ SBU WHAT: Master of Business Administration (MBA) WHERE: Henley Business School CYPRIAN NDLOVU WHAT: Economics and International studies WHERE: Monash University KHAYA MTHETHWA WHAT: Theology WHERE: South African Theological Seminary Additional reporting by Tsakane Ndlovu…

THE SHEER camaraderie between them is tangible. Internationally recognised sculptor, poet, painter and academic Professor Pitika Ntuli points to his eight assistants, whose hands are covered in white dust from the rocks they’ve been transforming into works of art. “These are my bosses,” he announces. As an anti-apartheid activist who lived in exile for 32 years, Pitika knows a thing or two about the importance of comradeship, and he continues to nurture it in his life. He and his team are chatting animatedly around a white garden table in his spacious studio in industrial Wynberg, Johannesburg. Pitika is wearing his signature black beret but the colourful dashikis (flowing West African buttonless tops) he usually couples with his headdress have been replaced by a striped shirt and grey pants, along with…

Write to us at PO Box 653284, Benmore 2010, e-mail us at letters@drum.co.za or SMS 32113 LIESL, YOU’VE MADE US SO PROUD I shed a tear of happiness as Liesl Laurie from Eldorado Park was crowned Miss South Africa. This township is traditionally known as one of South Africa’s most dangerous places – there’s a lot of drug abuse. Liesl’s victory will go a long way in changing this negative mindset. It takes guts to survive and keep on the straight and narrow when you come from such a challenging environment. This talented and brainy woman fought all the temptations and held onto her dream of one day becoming Miss SA – and helping her mother overcome her drug addiction. Liesl, as you start your journey as South Africa’s ambassador…

ACTING is her talent and philanthropy her passion, so when the opportunity came along MANAKA RANAKA figured she could do both. The Generations: The Legacy actress and her partner, THABO MONARENG, recently went large with the inaugural Manaka Ranaka Annual Birthday Charity Drive at the Silk Exclusive Premium Lounge in Leondale, Johannesburg. Instead of birthday gifts for Manaka, guests were asked to bring books, stationery, shoes, monetary donations and much more for various charities and schools. Supporting her thoughtful initiative were Kenneth Nkosi, RAPULANA SEIPHEMO, former Minister of Arts and Culture PAUL MASHATILE and Fundudzi founder CRAIG JACOBS. Other celebs who joined in the fun and showed their charitable side included e.tv’s Mduduzi Mabaso, BUBU MAZIBUKO, Akhumzi Jezile and Manaka’s baby sister DINEO RANAKA. Also on the guest list was…

BONANG MATHEBA @bonang_m .....heard I was living like a bachelorette.!! ANELE NDODA @Anele Why not believe in something because it makes you a better person to people than the fear of something not happening. DJ DIMPLEZ @DjDimplez I put up an empty block on Instagram and asked people NOT to like the post. Guess what??? They liked the post. TERRY PHETO @TerryPheto Join me this month and wear red lipstick as a weapon and tool to raise awareness about sexual violence! MINENHLE DLAMINI @MinnieDlamini I am sooooo excited that finally my emoji’s are brown like me.…

IN July 2014 we were shocked by the killing of Rachel “Dolly” Tshabalala at the hands of her lover, popular Jozi FM DJ Donald Sebolai. He was regarded as a champion in the fight for gender equality through his women empowerment shows. IN September 2014 William Stuurman committed suicide after killing his wife Virginia Mlotshwa. He shot her in the stomach and chest at the Gautrain Station in Pretoria then turned the gun on himself. ON 15 February 2015 18-year-old Thando Lushaba allegedly killed her boyfriend after finding him with another woman. The two reportedly had a heated argument outside a tavern on Valentine’s Day and in the early hours of the next morning she allegedly stabbed him in the chest.…

GROWING up, she was isolated by her peers. Being of mixed race – her mom is Xhosa and her father is white – meant no one was sure where she fitted in. But today former Miss South AfricaTeen 2009 Chante Jantjies is a breath of fresh air, and making giant strides in her career. At only 21 she’s the youngest news anchor in Mzansi on the weekend breakfast show,Vuka Africa Weekend, on ANN7. DRUM chats to the ambitious beauty queen. Who is Chante? Chante is a young, dynamic woman who’s studying finance. She’s a former beauty queen who loves people. Where did you grow up? I grew up in Johannesburg. Tell us about your childhood. It was quite challenging. I was never really aware of race until someone asked me…

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TRADITIONAL WITH A TWIST SWEET POTATO HOT DOGS We serve hot dogs using sweet potatoes instead of bread rolls. They’re soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 1 HR SERVES 4 4 sweet potatoes oil for rubbing 125 ml (½ cup) white wine vinegar 30 ml (2 tbsp) caster sugar 1 ml (¼ tsp) salt 60 ml (¼ cup) water 1 carrot, thinly sliced 4 radishes, thinly sliced 1 green chilli, thinly sliced 500 ml (2 cups) cabbage, thinly shredded 80ml (1 cup) sour cream 3 spring onions, thinly sliced handful coriander, chopped 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice salt and pepper 4 streaky bacon rashers 300 g boerewors Preheat the oven to 180 °C. 1 Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and…

A mother of two teens, this psychology graduate is a life coach and trauma counsellor who has been helping people for 20 years. 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. HE ASKS ME TO BUY ALCOHOL FOR HIM My partner is always asking me to buy alcohol. If I say I don’t have money, he gets upset. HEARTBROKEN, KAGISO SIS DOLLY ANSWERS Is he battling an addiction to alcohol? Do you say you don’t have money when you actually do and buy alcohol for him because he’s upset, or do you genuinely not have money? If you say you don’t have money, then produce it when he has a tantrum, then it’s no…

BEST ECD TRAINING AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMME Early Inspiration Training Programme This training programme was founded in 2010 and by 2011 had their first group of 12 practitioners working in ECD centres. It trains teachers and practitioners working with children from birth to six years of age, specifically in the underprivileged setting across South Africa. So far, over 10 000 children have benefitted from the programme and an average of 250 practioners are trained annually. The training centre prioritises research, monitoring and evaluation. “My doctorate study was on assessing the effectiveness of intervention and the impact that the training of teachers has on the children from various communities,” says Dr Lauren Stretch, a specialist in cognitive development in early childhood at the programme. Dr Stretch says they plan to use the…

BEST MOVIES OF THE WEEK HOW DO YOU KNOW ROMANTIC COMEDY (e.tv Thursday 21:00) When professional softball player Lisa (REESE WITHERSPOON) isn’t selected for the USA national team she feels past her prime and decides to take a closer look at her professional and private life. PLAYAS BALL DRAMA (SABC1 Friday 22:00) Professional basketball star Cedric (ALLEN PAYNE), about to sign a big endorsement contract and proposing to his girlfriend, gets hit with a paternity suit by a woman he claims he’s never met. MEET THE FOCKERS COMEDY (e.tv Saturday 19:30) Having finally secured the approval of his girlfriend’s parents to marry her, Greg Focker (BEN STILLER) now faces another challenge as he travels to Miami to introduce his conservative future in-laws, the Byrnes, to his eccentric parents. His free-spirited…

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The 27-year-old’s third studio album, Dark Sky Paradise, was inspired by his mentor Kanye West, who is also the executive producer of the album. Kanye is also his style icon, and Ye apparently has Sean to thank for encouraging him to sign up with Adidas to create his Yeezy Boosts shoe line. Sean’s new single, I don’t f*** With You, continues to climb music charts, although he was quick to say that the song wasn’t influenced by his ex, Naya Rivera. The Beware rapper’s biggest fan is current girlfriend Ariana Grande – who also features in his song Research, which speaks about crazy lovers. The couple has recorded three tracks together, Research, Right There and Big Mistake, but Sean says working together with Ariana again would be up to her.…

DIEPKLOOF-BORN hitmaker Boitumelo “DJ Dimplez“ Mooi, works behind the decks to create magical beats that make people dance until they drop. We sat down for a chat with the reigning South African Hip Hop Awards’ DJ of the Year, who also grabbed last year’s Promoter of the Year award. How did your stage name come about? When I began my DJing career in 2004 I was called DJ Tumi. Later we discussed other options, which included Tumiza and Tombstone, but they were all complete no-no’s and we finally settled on Dj Dimplez. There was a time when people thought hip-hop had died. Do you think there’s a future for it? Hip-hop has always been my first love, I’m not really sure how it started but Biggie and Tupac played a…

WHEN she said she’s ready for Baby No 2 the person listening to her laughed. Not really a surprising reaction given the fact her firstborn was just six weeks old at the time. But Redi Tlhabi stands by that statement – she’s enjoying motherhood so much and she’s eager for her one-year-old daughter, Neo, to have a little brother or sister. “I think it’s because I waited for this for so long,” the radio talk-show host tells DRUM sister publicationYOU when they meet her at Oak Leaf Restaurant in Sandhurst, Johannesburg. Redi and her husband, Brian, welcomed their daughter in October 2013 after battling for years to conceive.They endured four miscarriages and three failed in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatments in the 10 years that they’ve been together, which is why…

SOUTH AFRICAN soccer fans were sceptical when Stuart Baxter took charge of Kaizer Chiefs in mid-2012. The Englishman’s spell with Bafana Bafana in 2004/05 is remembered as a failure after they missed qualifying for the 2006 FifaWorld Cup. However, just nine months later, Baxter was the toast of Amakhosi fans across the country as he guided the Soweto giants to an Absa Premiership and Nedbank Cup double. The following season was a barren one for Chiefs, but in 2014/15 the Soweto side has picked up the MTN8 title and look on course to claim the league crown once more. Sundowns look like Chiefs’ biggest rivals for the league crown this season, but Baxter is confident he has found a recipe for success. Here’s a glimpse into the kind of preparation…

FORMER Generations actor and musician ANGA MAKUBALO will soon be making a small-screen comeback when he stars in e.tv’s upcoming action-drama series Zibondiwe, which will focus on gangsters’ lives. We’re surprised to know that Anga is back in the acting game - a while ago he told DRUM he was going to focus on his music career after he and 15 other actors were infamously fired from the hit soapie last year. Nevertheless, we’re happy to see his luck turning. Also set to star in the series are former Yizo Yizo actor ISRAEL MAKOE and BONGANI MASEKO of Zone 14. Andrew Ledwaba, Senior Publicist for e.tv, confirmed that the show is scheduled to premiere mid-May. More details will be confirmed soon.…

IF THEIR latest social media pictures are anything to go by, then estranged spouses NICK CANNON and MARIAH CAREY seem like a normal, loving married couple. But sadly, the pair’s highly publicised divorce is well and truly underway. Over the Easter weekend Mariah posted pictures of herself with Nick and their twins, MOROCCAN and MONROE, hanging out at the Bronx Zoo in New York City searching for Easter eggs. The pictures fuelled speculation that the separated parents are back together. However, they’re far from it. According to the celebrity news website TMZ, we shouldn’t be reading too much into the pictures. A report on their YouTube channel stated that what the pair has is “simply a mutual relationship”, that they enjoy being around each other and that their divorce is…

THE audience might have loved pop princess ARIANA GRANDE’s performance at The Forum in Inglewood, California, but her beau, BIG SEAN, was not impressed at all! This was after pop bad boy JUSTIN BIEBER got on stage for a surprise performance with Ariana. The two were performing [Justin’s hit] As Long As You Love Me in which, towards the end, Bieber decided to pull Ariana in front of him and wrap his arms around her waist as he leaned in on her neck. The two got too close for comfort, according to sources close to the rapper. He also “allegedly issued a threat to Bieber, telling him to keep his hands off his girl”. Is this a love triangle in the making?…

IT IS one of America’s coolest, hippest, wildest parties and this year’s Coachella lived up to all expectations. California’s biggest annual music and arts festival features multiple genres of music, including rock, indie, hip-hop and electronic dance music, as well as art installations and sculptures. The bohemian event, the American version of our Rocking the Daisies music fest, is held over two weekends, which leaves plenty of time for tons of international artists and DJs to take the stage to perform. There’s never a dull moment at Coachella because performances happen throughout the day and night. Just like previous years, the Who’s Who of Tinseltown attended the event. DRAKE and MADONNA’s on-stage kiss was the talk of the festival this year. Meanwhile CHRIS BROWN, fresh from his lip-synching troubles in…

I’D LIKE to commend the University of Cape Town’s Council for the professionalism they displayed in handling the Cecil John Rhodes statue matter. The council was responsive and listened attentively to the grievance that was put before them by the student leaders and other stakeholders who supported the cause. That defines great leadership. Government leaders, employers, university management and many others who are in power can learn from this. They must engage complainants to reach consensus without destroying anything in the process. This way, protests would be transformed from acts of vandalism into a platform to negotiate for better services. MALPHIA HONWANE, E-MAIL “ Protests would be transformed from acts of vandalism into a platform to negotiate ”…

HE’S munching on biltong and dancing around when we catch up with him at the Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel in Sandton – and with good reason! Hip-hop star Da L.E.S (born Leslie Mampe) has just been appointed as the first South African ambassador for Sprayground backpacks – joining the likes of Chris Brown and Rick Ross. The backpacks are inspired by graffiti and street life. Da L.E.S (which stands for Les Equals Success) is an avid skateboarder and we’re told he was the obvious choice to launch the brand locally. “These bags resemble a lot of the skate culture, but I’d like to lean more towards the creative culture and skateboarding falls right under that.” Apart from the big cheque his ambassadorship brings, another reason he bought into the idea…

HER NAME is synonymous with everything stylish and fabulous.She’s a highly sought-after media personality and a much valued role model, who is not afraid of hard work. Her time is split between her television and radio stints, as well as her duties as brand ambassadors for Ciroc, Woolworths and Revlon.With all that on her plate, it’s hardly surprising that Bonang Matheba’s diary is jam-packed. So is it really true she’s about to add Queen ofTalk to her résumé? Our sources tell us that it is – that Bonang will be part of a new daytime talk show that’s coming to our small screens soon. “There are exciting things in the pipeline for me.That’s all I can say for now. Hosting a talk show has always been part of my dreams…

ON THE surface she was the picture of grace, elegance and the perfect wife. Successful businesswoman Thandi Maqubela seemed to be living a glamorous life with her late husband Cape Town High Court Judge Patrick Maqubela. The couple had been married for 30 years, during which they raised their three daughters and another child from Thandi’s previous relationship. On 7 June 2009, Patrick was found dead in his bed in their apartment in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, and he appeared to have been suffocated with clingfilm. In November 2013 Maqubela was found guilty of murdering Patrick and forging his signature in a document she claimed to be his will. In a court case that spanned almost five years, Maqubela – nicknamed the BlackWidow – exuded elegance from her first appearance…

Incidents of murder in South Africa increased from 16 259 in 2012/2013 to 17 068 in 2013/14. Overall sexual offences have decreased by 11,2 % since 2008/9 when 70 514 cases were recorded. In 2013/14, 62 649 cases were recorded. Reported cases of rape stabilised with a slight decrease of 3 % since 2008/9 – from 47 588 to 46 253 in 2013/14. Cases of assault with the intention to inflict grievous bodily harm decreased by 1,5 % between 2012/13 and 2013/14. Cases of common assault decreased by 3,3 % between 2012/13 and 2013/14.…

STICKY CHICKEN KEBABS WITH MANGO SALAD The tasty marinade keeps the kebabs juicy. It’s ideal for a whole chicken too. PREPARATION: 15 MIN MARINATING: 30 MIN COOKING: 15-20 MIN SERVES 4 4 chicken breasts MARINADE 125 ml (½ cup) tomato sauce 60 ml (¼ cup) brown sugar 5 ml (1 tsp) Worcestershire sauce 60 ml (¼ cup) sweet chilli sauce 15 ml (1 tbsp) soy sauce 30 ml (2 tbsp) water SALAD 1 cucumber 1 mango, peeled 10 g fresh mint 1 Put 4-6 kebab skewers in water and leave to soak. 2 Cube the chicken breasts and transfer to a non-metal bowl. 3 MARINADE Mix the ingredients and pour over the chicken cubes. Coat and leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes. 4 Preheat the oven to 200…

Bra Mo is a father of one and a TV writer. He is also member of the Brothers For Life campaign and The Fatherhood Foundation. 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 HAD AN ABORTION WITHOUT TELLING HIM I’m 18 and dated a 22-year-old guy for two weeks. He was financially unstable and I didn’t see him as a father figure. I then fell pregnant and had an abortion without telling him. I didn’t want to be with him anymore so we parted ways. Now I wonder if I should’ve told him that I aborted what would have been his first child. ANONYMOUS, E-MAIL BRA MO ANSWERS If you no longer have contact with this guy, whom…

Sometimes the little problems - be it inappropriate clothes or obnoxious behaviour - are the hardest to handle in the workplace, especially if there are no company rules to address them. While you can always just say “no” to someone who keeps borrowing money or equipment, for example, addressing behavioural issues or attire is trickier, and should ideally be done by the manager instead of colleagues. If clients complain or it affects productivity, it can affect office morale. Addressing problems will be easier if companies and managers cultivate a culture of social interaction among colleagues, says Godrey Madanhire, a corporate motivational speaker. “This can be done through team-building activities outside the usual formal set-up,” he adds He offers the following tips: 1 Don’t discuss the issue with a third party…

JUDGING from the letter 18-year-old Sichumile Dumalisile wrote to nominate her teacher as a Teacher For Change, it’s clear Bongiwe Sokutu never sits still.This Grade 10 to 12 English teacher not only runs an environmental club in charge of clean-up programmes and a garden project at Holy Cross High School in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, she also started a debate team for the school. Debating has helped shy pupils come out of their shell, with some students attending overseas debating competitions as far abroad as Romania and Jamaica. The debate team were also instrumental in helping the school win money, which Bongiwe then spent on creating a library in what was once a tuck shop. In addition, she’s inspired and supported learners to invest time in the Zingisa rehab centre, which…

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. NobesuthuTonyela (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 Life…

1. WHICH TV DRAMA SERIES WAS CROWNED BEST TV SOAP AT THE SAFTAS? A. Generations: The Legacy B. Isidingo C. Muvhango D. Isibaya 2. ON WHICH UNIVERSITY’S CAMPUS WAS A STATUE OF CECIL JOHN RHODES DEFACED? A. Wits B. UKZN C. UCT D. Rhodes 3. WHAT DID ACTOR SEAN PENN GIVE UP FOR HIS GIRLFRIEND, CHARLIZE THERON? A. Alcohol B. Smoking C. Gambling D. Drugs 4. WHICH SWEET TREATS DO CHILDREN USUALLY “HUNT” FOR AT EASTER TIME? A. Eggs B. Buns C. Jelly beans D. Lollipops 5. FROM WHICH COUNTRY DID MOSES LEAD THE ISRAELITES? A. Iraq B. Morocco C. Babylon D. Egypt 6. WHICH AUSTRALIAN CITY HOSTED THE CRICKET WORLD CUP FINAL? A. Sydney B. Perth C. Melbourne D. Brisbane 7. IN WHICH PROVINCE WAS ANC STALWART MOSES KOTANE…

If you have a problem and would like advice from other teens, e-mail teenspeak@drum.co.za and we’ll get our panel to help you HE WANTS SEX EVERY DAY I’m 19 and my boyfriend is 21. I broke his virginity; now he wants me to marry him and he’s also introduced me to his parents. The problem is that he wants us to have sex every day. If I refuse, he gets upset. Sometimes I end up having sex with him even when I don’t want to. How can I stop this? LERATO NOMBEKO MAGOSWANA (20) REPLIES Talk to your boyfriend and explain how you feel. Discuss your concerns about getting married at such a young age. Have either of you thought about getting pregnant? Have you thought about what will happen…

CHUCK NORRIS Chuck Norris’ calendar goes straight from 31 March to 2 April. No one fools Chuck Norris. Bullets dodge Chuck Norris. If you spell Chuck Norris wrong on Google it doesn’t say, “Did you mean Chuck Norris?” It simply replies, “Run while you chance.” IN SHORT I have a fear of speed bumps, but I’m slowly getting over it. I get enough exercise just pushing my luck. IN THE BAR A mushroom walks into a bar and orders a drink. The bartender tells him to leave. The mushroom asks, “Why? I’m a fun-guy.” HAPPY ANNIVERSARY A woman waits patiently while her husband plays a round of golf on their 18th wedding anniversary. Afterwards, the two enjoy a celebratory dinner at a lovely restaurant. They discuss many happy memories they’ve…

Born: 16 August 1953 Place of birth: Wolverhampton, England Former playing position: Midfielder Clubs played for: Preston North End (England), Morecambe (England), Dundee United (Scotland), Stockport County (England), South Melbourne FC (Australia), Helsingborgs IF (Sweden), San Diego Sockers (USA) and Orebro SK (Sweden). Current position: Manager at Kaizer Chiefs since June 2012 Previous teams coached: Orebro SK juniors (Sweden), IF Skarp (Norway), Vitoria Setubal (Portugal), Halmstads BK (Sweden), Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Vissel Kobe (both Japan), AIK (Sweden), Lyn Oslo (Norway), England U-19 national team, South Africa senior national team, Helsingborg (Sweden) and Finland senior national team. Honours: 1994 J-League Division first stage champion; 1998 Swedish League champion; 1999, 2006 Swedish Cup; 2012/13 Absa Premiership; 2013 Nedbank Cup; 2012/13 PSL Coach of the Season and 2014/2015 MTN8 Cup.…

AS the FAST AND FURIOUS 7 continues to break box office records around the world, one of its stars, TYRESE GIBSON, has been paying numerous tributes to the franchise’s late star PAUL WALKER. Paul didn’t get to see the end product of the latest movie because he died in a car accident in California in November 2013 before filming finished. The blue-eyed actor was a member of the Fast & Furious cast since its launch in 2001. His former cast mates remember him fondly, and now even more so. In one of his recent Facebook posts, Tyrese shared a photo taken two years ago of himself, Paul, Vin Diesel, Will and Willow Smith with the caption: “2 years ago we were celebrating the success of #Fast6 in my backyard. I…

IN THE wake of MADONNA and DRAKE’s public and live make-out session, critics have been left scratching their heads in what has been dubbed as the “biggest celebrity faux pas” in a long time. According to Metro.co.uk, Madonna (56) joined Drake (28) on stage during his closing set at Coachella 2015 [an arts and music festival in California], performing her hit Express Herself before planting a smacker on the rapper. The British tabloid website reports that Madonna locked lips with him for a few seconds before pulling away. With Madonna having to lean over a seated Drake before pulling his head back for the onstage smooch, neither party looked particularly comfortable. As soon as Madge unlocked his lips, Drake was seen wiping away the smooch. It’s not yet clear if…