Innholdsfortegnelse for 19 February 2015 i Drum English

IF YOU’VE ever lived in a foreign country you’ll know how utterly lonely it is.You have no network, very little or no support system, and you have no common history and culture with your hosts. And yet, you’re entirely dependent on their hospitality and kindness. You’ll know the familiar feeling of panic at the thought of your next of kin being thousands of kilometres away, and most probably unable to be at your side should anything happen to you. And so, imagine the hardship of the already difficult lives of foreign nationals in South Africa. While the myriad causes for the recent resurfacing of xenophobic attacks are complicated and include economic and historic reasons – amplified by our general and inherent dislike of anything and everyone north of the Limpopo…

Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu (left) has suggested that foreign nationals should share their trade secrets in order to live and do business peacefully in the townships. Is this fair, since big businesses trading in townships are not forced to divulge their secrets? ORATILE MEKGWE, PARKMORE NO Because they are running a small business it does not mean that they should share their secrets. Each company has its our trade secrets. It’s called a secret for a reason. They have found what works for them: others should do the same. If that’s the case, they should start with big business owners. KELEBOGILE DLADLA, PROTEA GLEN NO It seems as if they’re being picked on and looted because they are foreigners. We just need to teach our people to learn…

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…

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TRADITIONAL WITH A TWIST THREE CHEESE BILTONG GNOCCHI Gnocchi are small dumplings made from potato, flour and egg. For a tasty twist we added a three-cheese sauce with proudly South African biltong. Enjoy! PREPARATION: 5 MIN COOKING: 15 MIN SERVES 2-4 80 g butter 80 ml (1/3 cup) flour 80 ml (1/3 cup) beef stock 500 ml (2 cups) milk 125 ml (½ cup) Parmesan cheese, grated 125 g ricotta 150 g Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled 200 g biltong powder 500 g store-bought potato gnocchi 80 g biltong pieces, to garnish 1 Melt the butter in a saucepan over high heat until it foams. Add flour and cook, while stirring for 2 minutes or until the flour bubbles. Add the stock and stir for 2 minutes or until well combined and…

REQUEST FOR FUNDING WAS DENIED I’ve started a recycling business with two partners.We failed to qualify for funding from the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) because of our age.Which companies or institutions can we approach? NTSIMANE TLADI, WINTERVELDT JOSHUA ANSWERS The NYDA only caters for “the youth” as defined by the South African legislative frameworks, that is, people between the ages of 14 and 35. However, being denied is not the end of the world for your business, as there are other avenues you could explore. I’d like to believe that you and your business partners did a capital assessment before you approached the NYDA. Capital is simply the money and assets (in the form of machinery, equipment, etc.) that you need to kick-start your business. Many people wrongly think…

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. PREGNANT AND SCARED I’m currently doing my first year at varsity and am two months pregnant. I’m considering an abortion as the father of my baby is out of the country and my parents don’t know about the pregnancy.What should I do? ANONYMOUS, SMS SIS DOLLY ANSWERS You need to speak to someone you can trust who will counsel, support and advise you about making a decision you will be able to live with. Having a child is not the worst thing on Earth and choosing to have an abortion does not make you a bad person. In the future, you will be able to make…

WITH your first payslip in your hand, it might seem like everybody wants a piece of it.You now also have quick and easy access to credit and store cards and loan products, not to mention the urge to “upgrade” your lifestyle. This often clashes with responsibilities which might include contributing financially to the household, paying rent, maintenance for siblings or even your own educational costs. A danger for many first-time workers is that you don’t have a clear plan in place for how you are going to spend your hard-earned income, says Tammy Peyper, who is Manager in the Consumer Education Department of the Financial Services Board. “This often leads to first-time workers overspending and making poor financial choices. To avoid this, you need to have a clear financial plan…

PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MAR The Sun moves into your sign this week, meaning it’s that time of year for celebrating a personal new beginning. This is a great opportunity for spoiling yourself. You may want to go for retail therapy and invest in a new pair of shoes, have a complete makeover, or spend money on a romantic holiday escape. This is also the right time to set clear intentions regarding personal ambitions or career goals. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 46, 21, 38, 24, 20, 30 ARIES 21 Mar – 19 Apr Your planet, Mars, moves into Aries this week, fuelling your energy and propelling you into the fast lane. You’re bound to get a lot done, but try to be patient with those who can’t keep up. It’s…

AGAINST BONGI MORE (19) You only get one month to recover from the joys of Christmas and ‘Janu-worry’ expenses, and then boom! Your first allowance of the New Year is already being budgeted for Valentine’s Day – which is what, really? A day of celebrating the people we love and love itself, or just World Profits Day? What started out as a day of happiness and charm has now turned into a money-guzzler; there’s always that one person in your circle that expects you to buy them something. And it seems like some people feel more loved based on the size of their gifts, which begs the question: Is love measured by what you can afford? Love is not about buying the biggest or cutest teddy bear nor is it…

GREAT PLAN Man to his friend: “I’m opening a gym called Resolutions. It will have exercise equipment for the first two weeks and then turn into a bar for the rest of the year.” HELPFUL Six-year-old Lerato complains, “Mom, I’ve got a stomach ache.” “That’s because your stomach is empty,” her mother replies. “You’d feel better if you had something in it.” That afternoon, her father comes home complaining that he has a severe headache. Lerato perks up, “That’s because it’s empty,” she says. “You’d feel better if you had something in it.” ABOUT SCHOOL Early one morning, a mother goes in to wake up her son. “Wake up, son. It’s time to go to school.” “But why, Mom? I don’t want to go.” “Give me two reasons why you…

TIME has run out for Zimbabweans hoping to remain in South Africa legally.The most recent deadline for permit renewals has passed, and deportation looks likely for thousands of immigrants from our northern neighbour. Home Affairs records indicate that about 37 000 Zimbabwean nationals failed to apply for the Zimbabwe Special Permit (ZSP) by its appointed deadline of 31 December 2014. This permit was only open to Zimbabweans who had successfully applied for the Dispensation for Zimbabwe Project (DZP) in 2010. At that time, about 250 000 Zimbabweans received legal permits to stay in South Africa, and these people were eligible to apply for a three-year extension to work and study under the new ZSP programme. The South African Government has been unusually explicit in its communication. It says the new…

THERE’S something inspiring about a man raised by strong, resilient black women – especially one who appreciates everything those women have done for him. Yonda Thomas is one such man. He acknowledges and honours his mother, Nomsa, grandmother Nolusapho, and aunts Ntsoaki and Nomalungelo for raising him to be the person he is today.They’re his pillars, the handsome actor says. “They supported, loved and cared for me, and each other. I grew up in a home full of love.” The Queenstown-born Saints and Sinners star respects women – and mothers in particular – for their strength and for contributing so much to the people in their lives. “I have so much respect for women, for their enduring spirits and the way they’re able to handle difficult situations. Women are caretakers…

THEY’D already been through two pregnancies together, so they weren’t too worried when they didn’t feel the baby move for a while. It was the third trimester after all, with only about three weeks to go to the birth. But when the lack of movement became worrying, Lloyd and Janice Cele went to hospital for a checkup.There, they were given the devastating news that their baby no longer had a heartbeat. It’s less than two months since that day, and it’s cold and rainy when we visit the musician and his wife.They’re talking about their loss for the first time. Their baby, Torah Afrika, died three weeks before Janice’s scheduled C-section on 5 January. It was early December and the Celes had been excitedly counting down to the birth of…

MEET two models making waves in the notoriously image-conscious industry: Canadian WINNIE HARLOW and American ASHLEY GRAHAM. Winnie, a 19-year-old model living with the skin condition vitiligo, is featured in Diesel’s Spring/Summer 2015 campaign. This might be the former America’s Next Top Model contestant’s first big gig, but it looks like it definitely won’t be her last. Not only is she a reality show star and model-on-the-rise, she recently walked the runway during London Fashion Week too. Meanwhile, Ashley features in the latest Sports Illustrated (SI) swimsuit edition in America. Even though it’s a paid-for advertisement, it sure looks like the bikini-mad magazine is slowly moving towards having curvier women grace their pages. However, Ashley’s not the only plus-sized model to feature in SI. ROBYN LAWLEY – who’s considered to…

THE LATEST American Celebrity Apprentice is living up to its reputation with infighting, lies and backstabbing. All of which include VIVICA A FOX and KENYA MOORE. Vivica accused Kenya of stealing her cellphone and posting an embarrassing tweet posing as Vivica. Kenya firmly denied the allegations when confronted by Apprentice boss DONALD TRUMP. But Vivica went on to say that she has proof in the form of an eyewitness – her make-up artist. The matter hasn’t been resolved and the mystery tweeter hasn’t been found either. We hope it’s not you, Kenya! Moesha star MARCUS T PAULK was recently arrested for drunk driving and drug possession. The actor was stopped on his way home from a party. He confessed to drinking and smoking marijuana earlier. Marcus was also arrested in…

Write to us at PO Box 653284, Benmore 2010, e-mail us at letters@drum.co.za or SMS 32113 LESEGO’S LEGACY My heart bled for Lesego’s family (Remembering Lesego, 29 January 2015) because they felt the hurt caused by social media at the time of her passing. I feel this too as a person living with HIV. If it were just the usual pseudo-commentators it wouldn’t have stung so much. The fact that medical doctors joined in the discussion, in turn reducing Lesego’s legacy to that of someone who led herself into an early grave through negligence, was despicable. The medical fraternity is doing a disservice to those living with HIV. It’s been happening since the ’90s when people diagnosed with HIV were given three months to live, indirectly telling them to go…

EATING whatever we want, whenever we want is a norm during the silly season. Then, the New Year comes along and our number-one resolution is to burn all the fat we packed on. Actress and fitness trainer CAROL BEHANE is ready to change all that. DRUM joins her in Sandton where she’s running a training session and whipping everyone into shape. “I murder fat for a living,” says the awe-inspiring fitness fundi. Her training sessions are on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5.30 pm, and she exudes energy. “I believe that eating healthily and looking after yourself is very important,” Carol says while working up a sweat. It’s amazing to see how her class thoroughly enjoys the session, while a vibey soundtrack keeps up the morale. Her companies, CarolB Health &…

KHABONINA™ @ Khabonina_Q THIS is the day that the Lord had made... I will REJOICE and BE glad in it ! #HappyMonday… BONANG B* MATHEBA @BONANG_M Johannesburg is melting. Baby girl is burning up. MAPS MAPONYANE @MapsMaponyane Camera phones and tablets have to be one of the worst things to have happened to modern age funerals. LERATO KGANYAGO @leratokganyago This Valentine’s Day needs to come and go fast e bile ... MINENHLE DLAMINI @MinnieDlamini “You don’t make history being liked!” #HowToGetAway-WithMurder love that line. Learn to live that line. Wear that line! #EmbraceIt…

EVEN ROYALTY doesn’t always get everything they want. Ask our own “Princess of Africa”. She got a nasty shock recently when she discovered she had been upstaged by an unlikely performer. Yvonne Chaka Chaka, who has been at the forefront of South African music for over 30 years, was surprised to hear a very familiar song being sung on the radio. It was a song she considered her own, but the version she was hearing had a new title and was being performed by none other than controversial newsmaker, Kelly Khumalo.The new version is called Asine, and is Kelly’s latest hit single off her new album. However,Yvonne points out that this song first appeared as track two on her album Bombani, where it was entitled Reya Lots’ha. She says well-known…

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BRUSH UP The long-awaited Clarisonic Skin Cleansing system is finally in South Africa ladies! The adjustable-speed bristles remove dead skin, leaving your face clean and without irritation. SKINCARE HERO Filorga Perfect+ Perfect skin serum ensures tighter pores and smoother, shine-free and overall radiant skin. You’ll notice a difference from the first application; the active ingredients will make your skin look and feel better and better with continued use. BE CHEEKY At last, a range of blushers tailored to individual skin tones. Blusher adds colour to the apple of your cheeks and defines your features. Of the five L’Oréal True Match Le Blush shades, Nectarine is my favourite. The powder’s texture ensures it glides on easily. POP OF COLOUR I’m in love with this little stick. The Body Shop Lip &…

BRINJAL AND CABBAGE SALAD PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 20-25 MIN SERVES 4 2 brinjals, cut into strips 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 15 ml (1 tbsp) sesame seeds DRESSING 5 ml (1 tsp) sesame oil 15 ml (1 tbsp) sesame seeds 60 ml (¼ cup) rice vinegar 15 ml (1 tbsp) caster sugar 30 ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce 60 ml (¼ cup) canola oil SALAD 1 packet (300 g) coleslaw mix 1 beetroot, peeled and cut into thin strips 10 g fresh coriander, roughly chopped Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Grease a baking sheet with non-stick spray. 1 Toss the brinjal strips with the olive oil and sesame seeds to mix well. Spread on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the brinjals are…

NAME OF BUSINESS: Cobalt Blue Properties SECTOR: Property market FOUNDED: 2013 OWNER: Lesiba Mooka STAFF: Seven LESIBA Mooka (29) got his first taste of what running a business involves when he, as a youngster, helped his uncle with his chicken business and later in his tuck shop and tavern. “Being exposed to the day-to-day running of his businesses ignited the first spark inside me of being an entrepreneur, and from there on I knew I would have my own business one day,” he says. As a university student he started a T-shirt printing business on the side, and ended up supplying the SRC and other departments with printed merchandise. But it was only until a few years ago, when Lesiba managed to save up a deposit and bought his first…

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’S TAKING OVER OUR WEDDING My fiancée and I are fighting about our wedding. She doesn’t want me to give my input on the wedding dress or the food. I’m just supposed to be quiet and see what happens. How can I make her realise she is not the only one getting married? THATO, DURBAN BRA MO ANSWERS If you want to have a long and prosperous marriage, give her free reign in planning the wedding. Like most ladies out there, she has been planning this day for most of her life. She has imagined her dress, the décor and even the first wedding dance. You don’t need to be kept…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Karabo breaks down when she sees her baby for the first time. Tshidi is not impressed by what she walks in on. Namhla (THULISILE PHONGOLO) is mortified to hear Mr Sokhulu will be paying her family a visit. Cosmo interrogates the potential drug mule. Getty is jealous when Jonathan is interested in another girl. Simphiwe doesn’t realise she’s walked in on a flirting session. Mazwi busks his way through a meeting with disastrous consequences. ISIBAYA Mpiyakhe fears for his sister. Qondi fits the pieces of the puzzle together. Sihle (ZINHLE MABENA) spots Mbodla at the club. Bhekifa confirms the truth to Mpiyakhe. The Ndlovu brothers bond with each other. Mehl’mamba struggles with a hangover. The wives have difficulty sleeping because of the family situation. Mandla is instructed…

WHO wouldn’t like to own a top-of-the-range washing machine, tumble dryer and microwave? And if they’re top notch quality – all the more reason to enter! This week one lucky reader stands a chance of winning an Electrolux 7 kg frontloading 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; as well as an Electrolux 31 L microwave with 1 000 watt high-speed cooking power and a 1 050 watt grill that will make the cheese on your homemade pizza extra golden brown. 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…

PISCES AT THEIR BEST They have a sympathetic ear and a compassionate heart. They don’t look down on anyone. They’re loyal. They see the magic and wonder in everything. They go with the flow. They’re sensitive and receptive to the needs of others. They dream the impossible dream. They embrace rather than reject.…

CUTE COUPLE ARIANA GRANDE AND BIG SEAN They tried to keep their relationship under wraps for the longest time, but eventually Bang Bang singer Ariana Grande (21) and Best Mistake rapper Big Sean (26) couldn’t hide the fact that they’re crazy in love. Not only do they look good together, but they also make great music together. The pair met while working on Ariana’s single, Problem, and soon after Sean broke off his engagement to Glee actress Naya Rivera, he hooked up with the diminutive diva. They couple recently went on a romantic snow-filled holiday together. All together now: Aww! SWEET COUPLE IAN SOMERHALDER AND NIKKI REED There’s no denying that this is a match made in vampire heaven! Vampire Diaries’ Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Twilight’s Rosalie (Nikki Reed) recently…

ACTOR and film producer Samuel L. Jackson has always enjoyed playing the bad guy and moviegoers adore seeing him do it. There are times, he says, when it’s deeply rewarding creating a memorable villain that cinema audiences enjoy just as much as the hero. And that’s exactly what he did in his latest movie, Kingsman: The Secret Service. In the movie, Samuel has crafted a truly memorable megalomaniac called Richmond Valentine – a super-rich tech businessman who wants to save the world by killing almost everyone in it. Richmond is a genius; he’s charming and funny but utterly ruthless too.Though he abhors violence on a personal level, he’s prepared to unleash death and destruction in order to realise his ecological vision for the planet.The Earth’s population has risen to unsustainable…

IT SEEMS The Doors actor VAL KILMER had a change of heart after a recent near-death experience. The star was rushed to hospital after bleeding from the throat. It’s rumoured he had a tumour in his throat, but chose not to receive medical help due to his religious beliefs. Val belongs to the Christian Science Church, which believes in healing only through prayer alone. But after surgery to remove the tumour, Val’s family believes he will now be “more receptive to treatment”.…

AMBER ROSE and her estranged husband WIZ KHALIFA’s split is getting messier by the day. Recently, the 27-year-old rapper blasted his soon-to-be-ex spouse on social media. The We Dem Boyz rapper accused Amber of doing something unspecified to their 2-year-old son, SEBASTIAN TAYLOR, just to spite him. Even though Wiz was not clear on what exactly she did, one thing’s for sure: he’s to be on the warpath. Amber filed for divorce last year amid allegations of cheating.…

WHEN the first xenophobic attacks started in our beloved country, I realised I was wrong to think that South Africa was one of the peaceful countries around the globe. We first started fighting against foreigners because they “take our jobs”. Yet, this thinking wrong people are -employed. They didn’t go out looking for a job; they created some for themselves and are not taking anyone’s job. Some of us grew up with closed garages in our homes and failed to realise we could make a living out of them because we thought they were only meant for cars. It was the foreigners who came up with the idea of using garages as spaza shops and are doing very well with them. We don’t even realise that those people are contributing…

FOR HER new show, Icilongo, producer SARAH NGUBENI went all out scouting for the best presenting talent around. And she found them! DRUM visited the new presenters on the set of the Mzansi Magic gospel show, and we were impressed. We were delighted to meet songbird-turned-presenter KHOLEKA SOSIBO and APOSTLE STEVE MOLAKENG, whom we last saw on SABC1 where he co-presented Gospel Gold with Lerato Zah Moloi. “Believe me, I’ve always wanted to be a TV presenter,” Kholeka told us when we spoke to her about her career in television. “I’ve done radio and made cameo appearances in soapies. Presenting was the only thing missing,” says the mother of four. “Being a recording artist and being signed to a record label was a bit stifling because I couldn’t do much…

THOMAS GUMEDE @ThomasGumede I’m 29 years old today. I couldn’t have asked for a better life. Thank you all for the well wishes! SIYABONGA NGWEKAZI @scoopmakhathini Ma niggas wit me right here,that’s who i get the paper wit.I hope success never alters our relationship #SOULAFRICA @LuloCafe Hahahahahahahahahaha twitter peeps know how to ruin moments. SIMZNGEMA I work even when I’m exhausted because I’m ready for greatness... #Ms Millionaire #Mma ditshelete #power of the tongue. amandadupont the more you give the more blessings you will receive.…

BEFORE his death, controversial businessman Prosper Mkwaiwa predicted he would die alone because he’d “tried this love thing” and it wasn’t for him. And he was tragically right – something that was illustrated again and again at his recent funeral service at the Bronkhorstspruit Sport Centre. Rhythm City’s Peter Sephuma addressed the mourners, adding that there was so much more to Prosper than his love of women. In fact, there was never a dull moment in his life, which was filled with the sort of drama that often made newspaper headlines. “I have 25 years of history with Prosper. I met him through Tina Jaxa when I was directing Generations – and he subsequently had many girlfriends. “Every time I brought girls round to his house he would propose to…

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ONCE your pregnancy bump is visible to the outside world you’ll be surprised by how many people will approach you with a nugget of advice or wisdom, and not all of it will be welcome. We’ve picked out some of the most common and bizarre myths which we hope will make you smile. CRAVINGS AND THE BABY’S POSITION CAN REVEAL ITS GENDER If you’re carrying your baby high, crave chocolate and your face becomes round during pregnancy you must be having a girl. If you’re carrying low, crave sour foods and your face doesn’t become round then it’s a boy! The truth is that the way you carry a baby is determined by muscle tone and the position your baby chooses to lie, and the only way to know for…

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. WILL I PASS A DRUG TEST? I am 18. Earlier this year I used dagga for a few days and sometimes on weekends I drink alcohol. What I want to know is, will the drugs be evident in my system, as a drug test awaits me later this year? ANONYMOUS, DURBAN DR NOMTETO ANSWERS How long a drug stays in the body fluids and tissues varies according to the type of drug used and for how long. Casual definition is not clear as this is a subjective assessment. Dagga can be detected in the urine three to six months after use, as it is stored…

I LOVE YOU, MAN COMEDY (e.tv Thursday 21:00) When Peter Klaven (PAUL RUDD), who doesn’t really have a close male friend, meets Sydney an instant bond is formed. But this newfound bromance could cause trouble with his fiancée. STEALTH FIGHTER ACTION (SABC1 Friday 22:00) An ex-Navy pilot (ICE-T)is hired by a South American Arms dealer to steal a stealth fighter jet and hold the US government hostage, but an old military friend is determined to foil their plot. NOTORIOUS BIOGRAPHY (e.tv Saturday 21:35) Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Christopher Wallace (JAMAL WOOLARD) turns his gift for storytelling into a career as a rap artist. Eventually dubbing himself Biggie Smalls, then later, the Notorious B.I.G. Wallace’s tales of violent street life soon take him to the top of the…

1. WHAT OTHER CAREER IS ACTRESS SOPHIE NDABA KNOWN FOR? A. Hairdresser B. Life coach C. Fashion Designer D. Wedding co-ordinator 2. WHAT NATURAL SATELLITE CIRCLES THE EARTH? A. Jupiter B. Mars C. Moon D. Saturn 3. WHICH DOCTOR WOULD YOU SEE FOR TOOTHACHE? A. Psychiatrist B. Dentist C. Podiatrist D. Chiropractor 4. WHAT ARE A GROUP OF DOGS CALLED? A. Pack B. Colony C. Mob D. Brood 5. IN WHICH LOCAL CITY WILL YOU FIND THE GOLDEN MILE? A. Pretoria B. Durban C. Johannesburg D. Bloemfontein 6. IN THE BIBLE, WHOSE WIFE LOOKED BACK AND TURNED INTO A PILLAR OF SALT? A. Abraham B. Moses C. David D. Lot 7. WHAT IS USED TO MEASURE THE STRENGTH OF AN EARTHQUAKE? A. Thermometer B. Ammeter C. Seismograph D. Barometer 8.…

Although they seemed to have had a whirlwind romance, Kim Kardashian (34) and Kanye West (37) have known each other for nine years. The rapper confessed that he’s always had a crush on the reality TV star and his heart went “pitter-patter” after seeing a picture of her showing off her toned legs during a visit to Australia in 2006. However, the pair only hooked up five years later – after Kim had separated from her second husband, Kris Humphries. A year later, Kim became pregnant with baby North and the couple got married in an exclusive and lavish Italian wedding in 2014. But it hasn’t all been plain sailing for this loved-up celeb couple. Outspoken Kanye says, “Two years of people not understanding an interracial relationship . . .…

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IT’S BEEN an exciting time for DJ/actress/model Thando Thabethe (24). Just over a year ago she became the first South African to be the face of Nivea. And just recently she’s joined the cast of the troubled soapie Generations: The Legacy, something she’s dreamt about since childhood. It’s no exaggeration to say Thando has it all: the face, the body and talent to burn. But the first thing she does after exiting her red Mini Cooper Coupé outside the Market Theatre in Johannesburg, wearing a blue-and-white jumpsuit and white sandals, is to deny she’s an “It girl”. “I don’t even know what an ‘It girl’ is,” she insists with a laugh. The Soweto-born actress, who is playing the role of Nolwazi in the new Generations, says filming the soapie hasn’t…

SHE WAS abandoned at birth and endured horrific physical abuse at the hands of her adoptive parents. But Mpho Madi (26) is a real fighter – so much so that she’s become one of South Africa’s top female wrestlers, with her eye on the 2016 Olympic Games. She’s triumphed in a sporting code dominated by Afrikaans-speaking men. But if you assume they regard her as being inferior in any way, you’re wrong. It’s clear from the men who come up to shake her hand, give her an encouraging pat on the back and even ask how they can improve their wrestling performance, that they have nothing but respect for her. “Some people expect the guys I train with to be racist because they’re Afrikaans, but not here,” she says. “I’ve…

DID Bobbi Kristina Brown ever stand a chance of having a normal life? Not only was she the only child of a much-loved superstar,Whitney Houston (48), but Whitney had a drug problem and a stormy relationship with Bobbi Kristina’s equally troubled father, Bobby Brown. Now the 21-year-old has been found unconscious in a bath tub and placed in a medically-induced coma. In circumstances tragically similar to those of her mother’s death three years ago, she had overdosed. Could it have been an attempted suicide? There were even reports that the family had taken her off life support, but Bobby (46) has released a statement refuting the claims. “If we issued a statement every time the media published a false report regarding this matter, that’s all we would be doing 24…

FAMILY feuds over a loved one’s estate are so common that they’re almost expected, especially when it involves millions of dollars. And ROBIN WILLIAMS’ family isn’t any different. His widow, SUSAN SCHNEIDER, is embroiled in a bitter feud with his three children over some of his property, so bitter it’s going to court. While Susan gets to keep items accumulated during her three-year marriage to the actor, his children from previous marriages – Zak, Zelda and Cody – get to keep all his personal effects such as Oscars and movie memorabilia. But according to insiders, the fight is also about jewellery which Robin left to his children. Susan is claiming that his watch collection is not part of the jewellery deal. Ouch!…

TROUBLE seems to be following former cycling star LANCE ARMSTRONG. It was recently revealed that the disgraced sportsman, who was stripped of his medals following a drug scandal, was indeed behind the wheel when his car hit two parked cars in December last year. At the time of the accident in Colorado, America, Lance’s longtime girlfriend ANNA HANSEN took the blame, claiming that she was driving. But the police felt something was amiss, and after questioning a valet at the St Regis Aspen Resort they confirmed Lance was in the driver’s seat. Anna changed her story, but not before saying that her beau was definitely not drunk. Why lie about it, then?…

STARS gathered for one of music’s biggest nights – the 2015 Grammy Awards – on Sunday 8 February. The industry’s finest stepped out in an array of spectacular creations for the annual extravaganza and turned heads – both for good and dubious reasons. RIHANNA’s red carpet look was keenly anticipated, since the 26-year-old Diamonds singer knows how to pull off the shock factor. She stood out from the crowd in an enormous, frilly Giambattista Valli haute couture gown. The massive creation took up three seats. CIARA’s post-baby body looked amazing in black Alexandre Vauthier, which displayed her wonderfully toned legs. Also in black were rapper NICKI MINAJ, singer ASHANTI and BEYONCÉ. Beyoncé kept it simple in a sheer lace Proenza Schouler dress, while Ashanti showed some skin in a Michael…