Innholdsfortegnelse for 28-Jan-16 i Drum English

PRESIDENT Zuma has recently said there are South Africans who just can’t believe they have an uneducated president. I think it’s unfair to place us all under one blanket, as some educated people voted for him. For many of us, it’s not that we have a problem with his background, but we have a problem with a president who makes “uneducated decisions” while he’s being advised by educated people. Speaking to 19 students who were recently funded by his foundation, the President also said that if he had to consider the views of all his critics, he would suffer from stress. The President may not be stressed, and may sleep like a baby at night, but we’re all stressed about the future of our country. South Africa has had to…

ALICE MNGUNI They need to put in cameras, so that when a driver speeds they know what the speed limit is. Sometimes they usually drive fast and pass robots just like that, but if they know where cameras are, they can know that they’ve gone over the limit. NONKULULEKO BUTHELEZI People should just stop drinking and smoking weed on the road. Just ensure that you have a seat belt on all the time. WANDILE SIBISI I just believe that drivers should consume less alcohol, which means a decrease in car accidents. During the weekend is when people drink a lot so I think limiting alcohol is a good thing LEBOHANG LIKH OJANE They can pitch in more campaigns, since the RAF campaign stopped, which had an effect on decreasing accidents.…

HE’S WIDELY revered as one of Mzansi’s best sports presenters but sadly he doesn’t seem to be having as much success in his personal life. Robert Marawa has been seeing radio and television personality Pearl Thusi since late last year and their relationship has already been rocked by the 42-year-old sport fundi’s alleged cheating. Even though they’ve both tried to keep their romance out of the spotlight, rumours have emerged that Robert’s wandering eye is driving Pearl (27) up the wall. What makes it even worse is the couple are said to be engaged. THREE independent sources close to the couple confirm that all is not well between the two love birds. “During the festive season Pearl came to work crying and had to be consoled by friends,” one of…

25+ JESSICA NKOSI (26) You can get away with a lot of things in your 20s: Indulging in takeaways every now and then, getting little sleep and little to no exercise at all. But there are some things that aren’t so pleasant about the 20s: uneven skin tone, spots and oiliness. To ensure that your skin always looks fresh and healthy, it’s important to start a steady beauty routine as early as 25. THE CHANGES Fine lines around your eyes and forehead. Smile lines start to feel at home, too. FACE Start using an eye serum. It will combat the fine lines and dark circles. Introduce a serum suitable for your skin type. This will help you fight scarring, oily skin and uneven skin tone. Use sunscreen religiously, and quit…

LIGHT SPICY GREEN CHICKEN If you love spicy Thai-inspired cuisine then this delicious curry recipe is for you. PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 30 MIN SERVES 4-6 15 ml (1 tbsp) chicken spice salt and pepper 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil 4 x ¼ chickens CURRY 50 g green curry paste 400 g can coconut milk 750 ml (3 cups) water salt and black pepper 500 g broccoli, chopped 2 handfuls baby spinach leaves 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice 45 ml (3 tbsp) chutney handful coriander 2 spring onions, chopped Preheat oven to 200ºC. 1 In a small bowl mix the chicken spice, salt, pepper and oil together. Rub the chicken with the mixture and put it on the baking sheet. Cook the chicken in the oven for 25 minutes…

WHEN YOU know what your customers need, you can create solutions that add value to what you’re offering them. This is the job of Karabo Matlala, a 29-year-old from Midrand. As the head of Strategic Value Adds for FNB Business, their insights are usually derived from internal and external research, internal data analysis and experience, Karabo says. “Most people will often ask what ‘value adds’ are from a banking perspective. It’s usually solutions that are not core to banking. Core banking would be what you know as a transactional account or a credit solution like an overdraft or a credit card. “For example, early last year, we launched an alternative energy solution – offering generators, at a significantly discounted price, to small businesses, to alleviate the immediate impact of load-shedding.…

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 18 FEB Your independent spirit is fuelled, making it a great time to initiate a new venture and/ or throw your energy into self-reliant projects. Chances are you’ll buckle down and push hard until you’ve accomplished your mission. However, it’s not a good week to have someone watching over your shoulder, meaning you could struggle with authority figures, be it your parents or your boss. A little tolerance might be required. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 1, 13, 21, 39, 45, 24 PISCES 19 Feb – 20 Mar It’s a wonderful week to be part of the group, so don’t be too shy. You might want to join a spiritual group or meditation class if it’s soul enrichment you’re looking for. If you’re yearning for fun and a…

GOLFING TIP Golfer: “I’d move heaven and Earth to break 100 on this course.” Caddy: “Try heaven, you’ve already moved most of the Earth.” ON THE FARM A farmer helps one of his cows give birth when he notices his young son watching wide-eyed from behind the fence. “Oh dear,” thinks the farmer, “I’m going to have to explain the birds and bees to him.” So when he finishes, he asks the boy, “Well, do you have any questions about what you’ve just seen?” “Just one,” gasps the boy. “How fast was that calf going when it hit the cow?” NIGHT DRIVING Out driving with his wife, old Vusi speeds along a country lane in an increasingly reckless fashion. “Can’t you slow down when you’re turning corners?” she complains. “You’re…

ON BEING A SEX SYMBOL “I can own the fact that I’m a good actor, because I work really hard at it. I can own the fact that I’m athletic because I work really hard at it. “I can own the fact that I have a lot of stamina and I have lot of strength because I work really hard at that. But one person might find me sexy, and another might not find me sexy.” ON HIS NAME Mehcad’s mother derived his name from the ancient Ethiopian word meaning “prophet” or “wise one”. “Little did she know that I’d make a profit off being a wise ass,” he quips. ON LOVE & MARRIAGE “Yeah, I want a wife, I want kids. The whole thing. But I’m also not even…

“You must come and see me play in my church band some time” HE WAKES up at 5 am every weekday to begin the 21 km journey from his home in the Cape Town suburb of Eersterivier to his job in Parow. Nothing too unusual about that, but Benjamin Bosman covers most of the distance in a wheelchair – while relying on his severely limited sight to navigate the busy streets. “I catch a train part of the way,” says the 48-year-old polio survivor who works as a switchboard operator at the Western Cape Department of Education. But for the rest, his muscle-searing commute is undertaken under his own steam – using only his arms and a steely determination that’s immediately apparent behind his ready smile. INSTEAD of a briefcase,…

SCORING against a big team like Orlando Pirates is every player’s dream, and the excitement on the young soccer player’s face said it all. As he ran across the field in celebration, it was evident that this was the most important goal in his career so far. MONDLI CELE had scored the opening goal to help his team, Maritzburg United, hold the Soweto giants to a 3-3 draw on Saturday 16 January. But little did he know that death would be waiting for him in just a few hours’ time. On Sunday 17 January, soccer fans woke up to the devastating news of the Cele’s tragic passing. The 27-year-old midfielder was killed in a car crash along with SABC sports presenter DELISILE NGWENYA (29). Cele, Delisile and two other female…

WORD ON the street is that one of the most-watched shows on Sunday evenings, Our Perfect Wedding, is looking for a new presenter. Many are wondering if current season 6 host THEMBISA MDODA is facing the chop amid the recent bad publicity she’s attracted (He’s not the father! 21 January). According to a Sunday newspaper, during a custody battle with her former partner, actor Atandwa Kani, paternity tests proved that Atandwa is not the father of her twin sons. In season 5, presenter AYANDA MPAMA was axed after viewers were not satisfied with her hosting skills. The creators of the reality show called popular previous host Tumi Morake back to hold the fort until the end of the season. Mzansi Magic admitted to be looking for a new face for…

SCHOOLS ARE NOT BAD While there are many justified complaints about the public schooling system, I’m happy and proud to take my child to a government school. The service has been very helpful and friendly; and there is security, playgrounds, clean running water and clean toilets. As a parent, I stand proud and salute the Government and the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu). Keep it up. We are not there yet, but we’ll definitely get there. LIZA MOKOENA, PRETORIA NOT FAIR PLAY Every time a team loses, it’s firstly the coach’s head that’s put on the block. Yes, it’s quite understandable that as the captain of the ship he’s the one who calls the shots, but how about the players? They must shoulder some blame, too. Coaches are always…

THERE is something clinical and impersonal about the reception room of President Jacob Zuma’s official residence in Durban. Nothing about Dube House, where we have come to meet First Lady Tobeka Madiba Zuma, conjures up any associations with the country’s first citizen, or his family. The two gold-framed paintings hanging on the wall of the reception room of the colonial-style mansion feature natural scenes. One is set in a forest, while the other shows a small stream hemmed in on both sides by thickets. Perhaps two copies of a Presidency’s internal newsletter are the only items that suggest that this is a state house. Since her husband ascended to the Presidency in 2009, she has been on a mission to combat diseases such as cancer and HIV/Aids among vulnerable women…

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JUNGLE Energy Crunch Muesli is packed with the goodness of Jungle Oats, toasted to perfection to give it its golden delicious crunchy taste. It’s a delicious blend of whole rolled oats, selected nuts, seeds and fruit. Jungle Energy Crunch Light offers the same great-tasting energy you’ve come to expect from Jungle Energy Crunch Muesli, just lighter. It’s low in fat and saturated fat, and a source of fibre. Jungle Energy Crunch Muesli is a convenient breakfast that meets the demanding lifestyles of many South Africans, without compromising on the nutrients required to face daily challenges. It’s truly the breakfast for champions. Enjoy it with yoghurt or milk – or snack on at any time. JUNGLE ENERGY CRUNCH MUESLI FLAVOURS Choose your favourite from five delicious variants: • Nuts & Raisins • Lifestyle…

“Don’t leave your marriage for the sake of jumping into another relationship” Q HE’S CHEATING ON ME I read an SMS on my partner’s cellphone recently and found that he’s cheating on me with two ladies. He only owned up to one of them. The second SMS was talking about some kind of sexual desire as if he’s already seen the lady naked. He says the SMSes belong to his friend and it’s not his. How do I follow-up on this? CHEATED, SMS A What are you making a “follow-up” on? Are you saying that it’s fine that he has cheated and admitted to one lady, but now he must own up to the second one? If he does own up to it or you find out that there are…

1 Find her spot. Being a great lover has little to do with penetration and everything to do with finding out what turns her on. The “on” button is the clitoris. It’s the nerve centre of a complex network of pleasure that’s more complicated than a jet engine. Master the clitoris and you can rightfully call yourself a love-making engineer. 2 Use your hands. Yes, yes, we know about your “tool”. But you have many other tools at your disposal, too: your fingers, your tongue and your words, especially your words! Use them wisely. 3 Change your scenery. Take her standing up against a wall, on the floor or in the laundry room. Change your lovemaking scenery to spice things up. 4 Give her multiple orgasms. Observe her reactions. After…

KNOW THAT God is a God of second chances. It’s still the start of the year and most of us have probably made our resolutions for 2016, and want to fulfil them. Some of us might look at last year and feel robbed or cheated. Perhaps the year ended before achieving all that you had intended, and you feel like you were robbed of time to accomplish your goals. It’s also possible that you might feel like you’ve lost an opportunity in the previous year that you won’t be able to regain. GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU There’s good news: God still has a great plan for your life and He is willing to give you a second chance. The Bible has a number of examples to illustrate the principle of…

RACISM JOHN BOYEGA If you’re a sci-fi fan then you’ll know that John stars as Finn in the latest reboot of the classic Star Wars movie. The 23-year -old is of Nigerian descent and is the first black actor to be cast as one of the leads in this film franchise. Pretty cool, right? Not according to some critics who were outraged that a black man had been cast as Finn, but the star shot back recently. “I’m grounded in who I am, and I am a confident black man. A confident, Nigerian, black, chocolate man. “I’m proud of my heritage, and no man can take that away from me. I wasn't raised to fear people with a difference of opinion. They are merely victims of a disease in their…

“I joined the struggle out of student resistance politics more than the ANC legacy” WE’RE en route to his Joburg North residence and we’re dreading the elaborate security detail and vetting process that awaits us. We understand the necessity – he is Deputy Minister of Justice and Correctional Services after all. While weaving our way through the traffic on the M1, Thabang Makwetla (58) calls us considerately: “Sorry, I’m running about 15 minutes late,” he says calmly. “My daughter is at home right now, so you can drive there so long and I’ll catch you later.” And on arrival, we’re pleasantly surprised to discover that security is minimal – we encounter one friendly guard who, after we introduce ourselves, is happy to allow us onto the premises. AND SO we…

THESE CELEBRITIES might not have been on the nominees’ list at the 15th Annual Metro FM Music Awards nominees party, but they would have made any “Best Dressed” list. Shorts and tight-fitting dresses ruled the fashion side of the event in Bryanston. And our lovely local ladies were more than happy to show off their hard work in the gym or naturally enviable bodies in fashion-forward ensembles. Black seemed to be the colour of the night, even if it was paired with graphic prints or bold floral. Newly-engaged PEARL MODIADIE has that love glow, and wasn’t shy to show off her legs in fitted black shorts, gladiator heels and a sleeveless cardigan. Also opting for the shorts trend were singer BERITA and TV presenter TSHOLO MASEKO. They chose tribal print…

THE HUGE gap in the matric results of 2015 between urban and rural schools is due to a huge lack of infrastructure in most rural schools. And the Government, after more than two decades of democracy, seems to turn a blind eye to the plight of rural education. Children walking long distances to schools, or even having to cross rivers, have become common in most rural parts of the country. Some don’t even make it to school when there are strong floods. Most children from rural communities take education seriously because they are fully aware that it’s their passport out of the squalor and poverty that they were born into and live in. When will Government stop neglecting them and do something about their plight? We are sick and tired…

HE’S A king to his followers, and they treat him as such. But for those who don’t belong to his flock, he’s probably best known for his so-called “HIV/Aids holy water cure”, various “miracles” and being a polygamist. So we’re lucky to scoop an exclusive interview and photoshoot with controversial bishop Hamilton Nala and his two gorgeous wives, Ntombifuthi Ntoh Nala and Nobuhle Nala. The 52-year-old preacher raised eyebrows last year when he announced he was taking a second wife, Nobuhle (25). Many questioned why a man of God would go the polygamy route, but he defended his actions saying it started in the Bible with heroes of the faith such as Abraham. And while the founder and president of Nala Mandate International World of Plenty might not be popular…

STYLISH STORAGE All too often, dining rooms only contain tables and chairs, while the chance to install attractive storage in the space is overlooked. These sleek white drawers work well against the black wall and also provide a much-needed spot for place mats, napkins and candles. EYE TRICKS A white kitchen at the end of a room reflects light from balcony doors and creates even more depth against a long, black wall. CASUAL DINING Who says you can’t mix woods? These sculpted, woven chairs work wonders with the solid timber table. VISUAL VIBES Strong colours can work well in bedrooms. But it’s best to have the bold colours on the wall behind the bed and softer shades in front, so that when you’re awake you have something more serene to…

ITALIAN POTATO PIZZA PREPARATION: 20 MIN CHILLING: 15 MIN COOKING: 15 MIN SERVES 4 DOUGH 500 ml (2 cup) cake flour 60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil 160 ml (2/3 cup) iced water pinch of salt TOPPING 150 g mozzarella cheese, grated 250 g baby potatoes, cooked 4 garlic cloves, chopped 10 g thyme sprigs 45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil salt and freshly ground pepper Preheat the oven to 230 °C. Line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper and dust lightly with cake flour. 1 DOUGH Pulse the ingredients in a food processor until the dough forms a ball. Remove and knead gently. Cover with cling film and leave to rest in the fridge for at least 15 minutes. 2 Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and…

“Fear induces stress and can compromise your immune system” Q FEAR OF CANCER I’m 25 and have never been pregnant. My periods are irregular and it concerns me. Sometimes they come after six weeks or three months. It makes it difficult for me to keep up with my cycle because it changes so much. My fiancé and I have been trying to conceive but it’s not happening. My family has a history of breast and ovarian cancer, and I recently lost my mom to ovarian cancer. I’m scared I might have the cancer gene. I don’t know what to do and I’m scared to consult a doctor. PHUME, E-MAIL A Fear alone induces stress and can compromise your immune system. To conceive, your mind and body need to be receptive…

“There are many ways to enjoy sexual pleasure on your own” Q KNOWING MY BODY Why is there a small part of my vagina that is purple? It’s where the urine comes out. I’m still a virgin. It’s not sore but it feels a bit uncomfortable when I bath. CLUELESS A You are talking about your urethra. The purple colour could be normal or could be caused by chronic irritation of the vulva, known as lichen simplex. Your skin might be sensitive to detergents, soaps, lotions, deodorised pads/tampons, douches, coloured and perfumed toilet paper, some contraceptives, or synthetic fabrics. Since it appears you have no other symptoms, either wait till your next appointment with your doctor, or schedule one now if you need reassurance. Q WHAT’S THE AVERAGE? How often…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Namhla manipulates Xavi into doing something he doesn’t want to. Vuyo decides to expose Karabo to the world. Gadaffi (VUYO DABULA) is shocked to see how far his wife will go to protect what she believes is hers. Mazwi wants to join forces with Tau. Karabo rushes to be with Amo when things get too much for her. ISIDINGO Eddie is on to Nina (KHABONINA QUBEKA) and she doesn’t seem to know what to do. Samantha makes sure Bradley sees only her. Lerato and Sechaba fight over her sister wanting to visit. Brad turns on Sam after a calamitous weekend hosting the Steyns. Barker becomes beholden to Katlego and doesn’t like it one bit. SCANDAL! Quinton makes a choice which will involve great compromise. Lindiwe finds herself…

JOIN us for the 27 For Freedom race on Saturday 13 February in Paarl to celebrate 26 years since the late Nelson Mandela was released from the Victor Verster Prison, now the Drakenstein Correctional Services (DCS). To commemorate this day the DCS, in cooperation with the Drakenstein municipality and the Cape Winelands District municipality, is hosting the seventh annual 27 For Freedom race. DRUM and its sister magazines YOU and Huisgenoot support the event, and prizes such as a 32-inch flatscreen Smart TV, a smartphone, 7-inch Walka portable mobile TVs and R40 000 in cash are up for grabs! HOW TO ENTER ONLINE Go to topevents.co.za  or 27ForFreedom.co.za. If you have queries about entering online, call 021-511-7130. IN STORES Submit your entry at selected Sportsmans Warehouse stores in…

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“If he really wanted to play, he had to adapt to a new, defensive midfield role” HE WAS destined to scale the heights of football greatness from the minute he entered the beautiful game. Some players are born great, while others are made to look good by their teammates. Bongani Zungu falls into the former category. His exceptional passing skills and natural talent were obvious even as a raw and lanky 18-year-old hopeful playing in the National First Division (NFD). Not surprisingly, the 23-year-old is now in demand. News is filtering through that a number of clubs are chasing his signature, including Kaizer Chiefs locally, and international clubs from Portugal, Britain, Norway, Sweden, Germany and Denmark. The man who gave him his professional début reveals he is not the least…

BOITY THULO @Boity God’s timing is always perfect timing. LVOVO DERRANGO @LvovoSA Go to tertiary n get a degree then we can talk. But stressing about my typo with nothing to show on paper is just embarrassing for u PEARL THUSI @PearlThusi There is no form of life more worthy than the next . . . BONANG MATHEBA @bonang_m . . . re ka lapa kwena, yesses!! DJ ZINHLE @DJZinhle & when people walk out of your life . . . LET THEM GO! It doesn’t mean they are bad people, it just means that their part in your story is over!…