Innholdsfortegnelse for 3-Mar-16 i Drum English

THIS WEEK, we catch up with the beautiful Connie Ferguson, who plays the controversial role of Karabo Moroka, the woman set to take a second husband on TV. Some of us think that pressure for Generations: The Legacy to increase its ratings has made the producers reckless and irresponsible when it comes to morals. This is especially true when one considers that Generations is watched during the prime-time slot. For the longest time, there was a scene of a schoolgirl who fell in love with her schoolteacher. After numerous complaints, the writers came up with yet another one that was too graphic for an 8 pm soapie. It was like watching a porn movie. As if that’s not enough, the soap’s writers and producers have now introduced polyandry to South…

SIYAMTHANDA TSANA NO There’s no point in voting nowadays. The Government only comes to our neighbourhoods when it’s election time and they come with empty promises. KENNEDY MAPIKE NO I don’t think I’m going to vote this coming election because I don’t think the current government is equipped to run the country. SIPHIWE SIBANDA YES Because my vote will contribute and will make a difference in the election. CAROLINE LINDA NO I haven’t voted before and until I see changes in the Government, then only will I vote. THABO MASTER P YES I am voting because it is the only way to push the ruling party out of its comfort zone and work for the people. KARABO KOLOTI YES I am voting because we need a new innovative government to…

HIS TWO decades in the music industry have not been short of controversy. He’s been called all sorts of names from “a problematic child” to “the prodigal son of gospel”, from “gay” to “a drunkard and druggie”. Recent reports have added marriage-wrecker and serial makhwapheni to the list, accusing him of fathering an eight-year-old boy with a married woman, as well as dating a married man. Now the angry, multi-award-winning gospel star, Lundi Tyamara, is fighting back: first, with the results of a paternity test that have proven he’s not the boy’s father. “I am tired of keeping quiet about all these lies that have been reported about me,” he says. “This is affecting the sales of my music albums and the lies are killing me. I am not saying…

‘Going into sex work happened so quickly’ IN LESS than 24 hours, she went from working as a housekeeper at a hotel to being a sex worker. As a housekeeper she received accommodation which provided a home for her and her seven-month-old daughter. But when Clara Mokoena* lost her job, she had to think of a quick way to make enough money to put a roof over their heads. “The father of my child left us just after she was born and, even though I was working at a hotel, the money he sent me for the baby was not enough to make ends meet,” the 44-year-old mother tells us. “The day I lost my job, I immediately took my child to a daycare centre and spoke to someone I…

YOUNG up-and-coming actor Mpho Sibeko (21) is certainly making his mark in the cut-throat acting industry. In a short space of time, he’s managed to bag himself attention-grabbing roles such as his TV debut in e.tv’s Sex Tips for Girls, as charming head boy JT in Rhythm City as well as Mo in Gauteng Maboneng. We caught up with the talented actor to chat about his life and his latest role on Gold Diggers. Tell us about yourself. I was born and bred in Joburg and am doing the last year of my degree in Live Performance, Stage and Screen Acting at AFDA, the South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance. I’m quite shy, especially around people I’m not familiar with . What was your upbringing like?…

MODEL: Nomcebo Ndawo OCCUPATION: Student FROM: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal NOMCEBO’S STORY “I’m doing my BTech in operations management at Tshwane University of Technology. I am full-figured and don’t know how to dress for my body type, especially since I have 36DD breasts, which really make me feel uncomfortable. People always tell me how great my body is, but I don’t feel that way. I keep buying big clothes that make me look older than I am.” NOMCEBO’S REACTION “At first I was very apprehensive of how the clothing would fit me because I am conscious of my body. But when Pam showed me how to accentuate my assets and work with my body, I felt confident and realised I should love my body regardless. I liked that the clothing fitted me…

PAPRIKA BACON AND PEACHES SALAD PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 10 MIN SERVES 4 BACON 15 ml (1 tbsp) smoked or plain paprika 2 ml (½ tsp) cayenne pepper 1 ml (¼ tsp) ground cumin 250 g streaky bacon rashers SALAD 4 peaches of your choice 4 baby lettuces OR 1 large lettuce 1 lime or lemon 15 ml (1 T) olive oil freshly ground pepper Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with baking paper and grease with nonstick spray. 1 BACON Mix the spices and sprinkle over the bacon. Mix well, ensuring each rasher is coated all over. 2 Arrange the bacon on the prepared baking sheet and cook in the oven for 10 minutes or until crisp and done. Set aside and allow to cool slightly. 3…

“Have your annual medical check-up around the same time every year to detect any changes” Q PERSISTENT HIGH FEVER My four-year-old is on antibiotics for an infection and the doctor gave her a suppository for the fever. I’ve given her the prescribed treatment once a day but the fever persists. What can I do? BENGU, RANDBURG A If there’s no improvement in symptoms after 24-48 hours, the treatment given isn’t working, due to being the wrong dosage or duration for the age and weight of the child. Go back to your doctor for reassessment, further investigations and/ or the correct dosage. Q ABDOMINAL PAIN I’m a 39-year-old woman and for six months I’ve been experiencing terrible lower abdominal pain and lower backache. My gynaecologist did an ultrasound and found nothing,…

FOR children and adults alike, the very thought of a visit to the dentist can leave you quaking in your boots. But remember, the more often you visit the dentist, the less likely you are to have dental trouble or have to go through painful procedures when you do consult a dentist. Some people have never sat in a dentist’s chair, but a yearly check-up will help you to avoid or solve problems before they become too serious. If you live in an urban area, it will be easy to find a dentist near your work or home – their offices are often found in public healthcare clinics or centres. If you live in a rural area and there is no dentist nearby, look out for visits from a dental…

SUCCESS is associated with accomplishment and progress, which gives satisfaction. Success cannot come to anybody by default; one must apply oneself completely in one’s assignments to succeed. However, there are enemies to success that must be avoided by all means. We’ll discuss three of those enemies. 1. LAZINESS Proverb 6:6-11 says: “Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise.” It is said that ants have no prince or governor or ruler to make them work but they labour all summer gathering food for the winter. Yet lazy people sleep away their lives. If only lazy people knew that a little extra sleep and folding of hands will lead only to unbearable poverty. TEN FACTS ABOUT LAZY PEOPLE Lazy people irritate their employers. Lazy…

PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MAR Communicative Mercury enters your sign this week, so it’s a good time to make your thoughts known. The spoken word isn’t the only medium, especially not for a creative Pisces – you may want to bring your message across through poetry, music or art. With Mars entering your professional horoscope, you could see the launch of a new career project. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 11, 42, 48, 21, 3, 8 ARIES 21 Mar – 19 Apr With your planet, Mars, moving into a compatible fire sign this week, you’re likely to feel in your element and raring to go. Driven and ambitious, you’ll be frustrated by obstacles. Hot-headedness might sabotage your chances of success so don’t push too hard. Tread gently around others. Hasty words…

1. HOW MANY WIVES DOES UKHOZI FM DJ NGIZWE MCHUNU HAVE? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five 2. WHICH POLITICAL PARTY IS DONALD TRUMP THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FOR? A. Independents B. Democrats C. Republicans D. Vacant 3. WHAT IS THE CAPITAL OF NEW ZEALAND? A. Auckland B. Christchurch C. Wellington D. Dunedin 4. HOW MANY TEAMS WILL COMPETE IN THE 2016 SUPER RUGBY SEASON? A. 12 B. 14 C. 16 D. 18 5. NAME THE ANIMAL THAT ORIGINATED IN MAURITIUS AND WHICH IS NOW EXTINCT? A. Dodo B. Rabbit C. Owl D. Lemur 6. CAPTAIN AMERICA AND IRON MAN ARE PART OF A GROUP OF HEROES CALLED . . . ? A. The Revengers B. The Incredibles C. The Avengers D. Agents of Shield 7. WHERE DID THE…

Meet Eli King – a normal guy living in the City of Gold. In a new series called Jongo, Eli and his girlfriend, Maya Dlamini, are starting their lives together – until his father is killed and Maya is kidnapped. During the day he tries to keep kids off the streets by teaching them hip-hop dances but by night, Eli morphs into a superhero, thanks to an alien crystal left to him by his murdered miner father. What Eli doesn’t know is that the men he is hunting have crystals of their own and need Eli’s stone to fulfil an ancient and devastating prophecy which will threaten the lives of millions . . . THE CAST ELI KING (PACOU MUTOMBO) Eli is a humble, passionate guy who loves nothing more…

With the growth of steamships, large passenger liners became extremely popular. For the first time people could travel relatively quickly between continents. Large steamships offering luxurious accommodation were especially in demand. On its maiden voyage between England and America in April 1912, the RMS Titanic hit an iceberg and sank. Of the more than 2 200 passengers and crew, it’s estimated about 705 people survived the tragedy. At the time, the Titanic was the biggest ship in the world.…

SHE HAS a well-earned reputation for being a no-nonsense and combative politician who doesn’t suffer fools gladly. So no wonder it didn’t take National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Chairperson Thandi Modise too long to whip rowdy Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MPs into line at the recent opening of Parliament, forcing them to leave the house before the legislature’s security could be called in to intervene. Those who have been following ANC palace politics will remember how Modise fought fiercely to keep her position in the ANC top-level leadership in Mangaung in 2012, only to pull out at the last minute in favour of Jessie Duarte. Her return to national politics in 2014 – when she was appointed to her current position – came as a surprise as many observers had…

MORE drama and a new batch of riveting storylines: that’s the promise we got from cast members at the recent Ashes to Ashes Season 2 launch held at the World Trade Centre in Sandton. There are some new – but familiar – faces joining the telenovela, such as former Generations star MENZI NGUBANE, ATANDWA KANI and TINA JAXA, among others. Menzi was in high spirits telling us that he is happy that, “I’m not going to play the role I’m known for”. “My character is a good cop this time! It’s not a big role but it was quite challenging to play,” Menzi says. “I have worked with most of the cast on Generations so I know how they roll, which is a good thing,” he continues. MANDLA GADUKA, who…

SHE’S played domestic worker Florence Malinga in Mzansi Magic’s Inkaba, and we’ve seen her as Ma’Khoza on Ashes to Ashes. Now, actress FERRY JELE is taking on the role of Gadifele in e.tv’s Rhythm City. Ferry is making a return to our screens as Mapula’s (played by Mapula Mafole) long-lost “aunt”, who comes to her rescue – but with sinister motives. “She is the stupidest woman ever,” Ferry says laughing when we speak to her about her new character. “Gadifele will go to whatever lengths to get what she wants.” Even though it’s a minor role, it’s certain to be one that Rhythm City’s viewers will love to hate. “Gadifele first makes her appearance as an imposter claiming to be Mapula’s aunt but is unmasked as a con artist,” Ferry…

SNEAKER addicts must be beside themselves with the arrival of the new Air Jordan 10 Retro OVO – a new collaboration between basketball legend MICHAEL JORDAN and Hotline Bling rapper DRAKE. According to a Las Vegas retailer, customers are going crazy over the shoes. On entering the market, the tempting takkies are said to have retailed at a staggering R3 600. However, they are now selling for over R16 000 – meaning this edition of the sneakers increased in value by 400 % within the first week of release! Before Drake’s collaboration with Jordan, rapper and fashion designer KANYE WEST released his sneaker range, Yeezy, in collaboration with Adidas last year. We’ve seen a number of South African rappers rocking them, such as Jealousy hitmaker AKA and singer Anathi. The…

Its official: Boxer MANNY PACQUIAO has been dropped by his sponsor Nike. In a statement the brand revealed that they found Manny’s recent anti-gay comments abhorrent. “We no longer have a relationship with Manny Pacquiao,” the sports brand said. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE is being sued for allegedly stealing an old funk and disco song for his collaboration with will.i.am on their 2006 track Damn Girl. The track is allegedly a copy of the song, A New Day is Here at Last, which was written by Kibble in 1969 and recorded by JC Davis. We know rapper WIZ KHALIFA loves his marijuana, so much so that he was spotted smoking what looks like a blunt on the red carpet at the Grammys – in full view of two police officers. They must’ve…

IF REPORTS are anything to go by, it’s alleged that singer MILEY CYRUS has secretly married her long-time beau, actor LIAM HEMSWORTH. Well, that’s the story according to Hollywood Life. Remember when it was confirmed that the two were engaged again? The pair is said to have had a beach wedding in Australia while Miley was visiting Liam in December. A close friend of the couple told Hollywood Life they held a “secret sunset wedding ceremony over the winter holidays.” Since Miley is the wild one in the relationship, many would assume this impromptu wedding was her idea – nope! It’s said to have been Liam’s, because he was avoiding another prolonged engagement. “He corralled his brothers Chris and Luke Hemsworth and tipped them off that he wanted to stage…

WORD HAS gotten out that singer RIHANNA cancelled her performance at the recent Grammy awards. But the burning question on everyone’s lips is why? Conflicting reports on what transpired before she bailed out on the Grammys have been making the rounds, with one source revealing to popular gossip site TMZ that Riri was seen hysterical and screaming during her rehearsals. It’s said that the reason for her hysteria was “displeasure over her rehearsal”. Her team, however, said the singer is suffering from bronchitis. Who is telling the truth, we wonder?…

JURORS have found Iron Man actress GWYNETH PALTROW’S alleged stalker not guilty. DANTE SOIU, who sent her over 66 letters, porn love notes, candy and even flowers, was previously sent to a psychiatric hospital in 2000 for his obsession with the actress. The acquittal came even after Gwyneth testified that Dante scared her to death and had threatened to use a scalpel “to cut out sin” in her body. She even had to get an attack dog to protect herself and her family.…

ONE of the biggest nights in music took place recently to celebrate the most talented in the industry – and the stars came out in their best for the extravaganza, dazzling as they walked the Grammy’s red carpet. As expected, there was plenty of black but thankfully interspersed with some vibrant colours. VANESSA SIMMONS was a ray of sunshine in her gorgeous yellow gown with a thigh-high slit. LIANNE LA HAVAS was a picture of cool in her lime green Vivienne Westwood gown with a structured top. We were impressed with singer TAYLOR SWIFT’s play of colour. She combined a pink high-waist satin skirt with an orange crop top. Blue seemed to be the colour of choice for the evening, with both men and women including YOLANDA ADAMS, JIDENNA and…

NO JOB FOR NENE The President told the nation that the reason why he replaced Nhlanhla Nene as Minister of Finance was because he wanted him to take up a post with the Brics Development Bank. Yet, more than two months later, Mr Nene is still waiting (Does Nene have a job? 25 February) on the offer. This makes me wonder if it was all just a way to save face. Time will tell but I am not confident. TSHIDI K, E-MAIL SHAKES, YOU’RE INSPIRING I was inspired beyond explanation while reading the article on the motivational speaker Shakes Dlutu (From victim to victor, 18 February). Like all other great conquerors, Dlutu was faced with his own Mount Everest. It’s interesting to know that he turned his setbacks into stepping…

IT WAS meant to be one of those catch-up interviews, just to chat about her highly successful broadcasting career and other interesting things in her life. Little did we know that SABC2’s Morning Live co-anchor was about to drop a bombshell on us. Ayanda Allie-Payne wears her trademark smile, the one that has endeared her to millions of TV viewers across the country and the continent, as we descend on her Dobsonville, Soweto, home. There’s a hive of activity here as school children mob the petite TV personality. Ayanda spends most of her time here away from her hectic broadcasting schedule and she lets us in on a little-known fact about her – she’s turned the home she grew up in into a youth centre. Having been raised in these…

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IF YOU suffer from type 2 diabetes and want to bring your blood sugar levels under control as well as lose a little weight, this diet is for you. It was devised by dieticians Berna Harmse and Dianne Ivison from Panorama Dietitians in Cape Town. “The diet is a healthy approach for people who want to keep their blood sugar levels stable and achieve a healthy weight loss of 0,5 - 1 kg a week,” Harmse explains. “We’ve aimed it at a moderately active woman or a sedentary man who is a type 2 diabetic [non-insulin dependent]. “It’s more than a slimming diet; it’s a healthy eating style that can be adopted by the whole family.” Type 2 diabetics are prone to being overweight, especially if they are over 40…

RHYTHM CITY Doc (DUMISANI BEMBE) is starting to have doubts about the suitability of a 2-Sly comeback. Bash has his doubts about the heist. Gadifele comes between Mapula and Emmanuel. Niki’s concern for Bash leads her into a confrontation with Themba. Suffocate gets into more trouble. Mapula discovers Gadifele’s shebeen plans. Mapula tells Dineo and Dumisani that they should be grateful for Gadifele. ISIDINGO Katlego’s running out of time and options. Aphiwe and Calvin try to patch things up but it backfires badly. Bradley is tempted to win Sam’s favour through underhanded tactics. Katlego continues to resist her mother and Lincoln’s advice regarding the baby. Rajesh (JACK DEVNERAIN) decides to use Sam and Brad’s antagonism against them and pairs them as a team. SCANDAL! Omphile is tempted to come clean,…

JESSICA BIEL 18 FEBRUARY TYLER THE CREATOR 20 FEBRUARY K MICHELLE 18 FEBRUARY WANDA SYKES 21 FEBRUARY EVA MENDES 19 FEBRUARY BORIS KODJOE 24 FEBRUARY PISCES: LEISURE AND WELLBEING Needs a creative outlet for their imagination Enjoys a foot spa Keeps moving with flowing activities like yoga and dancing Can be a victim of addiction Relaxes by watching movies or reading poetry Is sensitive to and influenced by the vibes around them Loves an escape – to wherever and into whatever…

LOST IN TRANSIT “Pull over to the side, please,” says the policeman. “You don’t have a brake light.” The motorist steps out, looks at the back of the car, and stands quivering and speechless. “Oh, it’s not that bad,” says the policeman. “It’s not the brake light I’m worried about,” the man mumbles. “Where are my wife and the trailer?” PHOTO FINISH An intrepid photographer goes to a haunted castle, determined to get a picture of a ghost which is said to appear only once in a 100 years. Not wanting to frighten off the ghost, the photographer sits in the dark until midnight when the apparition becomes visible. The ghost turns out to be friendly and agrees to pose for a snapshot. The happy photographer takes the picture and…

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LERATO KGANYAGO @leratokganyago People believe you when you lie to them, and never believe you when you tell them the truth!!! CASSPER NYOVEST @Cassper Nyovest We really need to stop fighting each other and start fighting for each other!!! MMABATHO MONTSHO @Mmabatho Montsho Met 3 sets of twins within 3hrs in Tshwane today. They say it’s common in the area, triplets as well. KABOMO @Kabomo the more racist, the more sexist, the more xenophobic Trump gets, the more the American people vote for him? Best country in the world huh? J’Something™ @jsomethingmusic The beauty of love is the exclusiveness of it all ... He/She is exclusively yours!…

SPEAKING of KANYE WEST, it was revealed that the youngest member of the Jenner/Kardashian clan, KYLIE, pulled a fast one on her brother-in-law by signing a deal with sports brand Puma, something the rapper was totally against,even tweeting, “1000 % there will never be a Kylie Puma anything.” As the new spokesperson for Puma, Kylie will feature in their Spring/Summer women’s training campaign, which is set to launch in two months’ time. According to Puma, Kylie represents, “A fresh and exciting new era for fashion and we couldn’t think of a more fitting and influential female to headline this campaign.” After she inked the deal, Kanye was quoted as saying that he was “pissed off” at Kylie for signing with Puma.…

I DO HOPE that our youth – who have such an inflated sense of entitlement – could pay careful attention to the inspirational story of Daluxolo Batyi (From security guard to lawyer, 25 February). Here’s a man who did not allow his background to stop him from achieving his dreams of studying and becoming a lawyer. He found a job and worked to fund his studies and put in the hours to learn at night, while commuting to and from work. Here is a family man who does not think he is above doing a job such as that of a security guard until he could practise his profession. Sadly, our youth want everything handed to them on a silver platter – a bursary to study and a top-earning job…

SHE HAS graced our small screens for over two decades as the heir to the Moroka legacy in SABC1’s hit soapie Generations. After leaving the popular show to pursue other interests in 2010, she returned to her role as Karabo Moroka in the revamped Generations: The Legacy in 2014. But it’s her current storyline involving polyandry (when a woman has more than one husband) that has people talking and debating in the streets. We have always known about polygamy, but now Generations: The Legacy has introduced viewers to polyandry. At the centre of this controversial storyline is Connie Ferguson. She’s that woman in the soapie who starts new trends so we’re curious to know what the veteran actress thinks of her current storyline. “Initially, I was not sure how it…

‘Our only fear now is that the cancer might come back’ IN HER silver Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class, she swoops into the visitors’ parking bay at our Auckland Park offices. Actress, singer, model and TV personality Phumeza Ndabe emerges from its comfortable interior: her pitch-black Afro is tied to one side, showing off her flawless skin. She flashes a wide smile to reveal a set of sparkling white teeth as she greets us. A lot has happened in the 28-year-old star’s life recently. She’s clinched a new acting role – without even going for an audition – in the new e.tv drama series Heist. She successfully hosted a full season of one of Mzansi’s most loved reality shows, Our Perfect Wedding. And she started her own events company, Calla Lily Events.…

GET HER LOOK A TOUCH OF GREEN AND CORAL Glowing skin and a pop of colour are just what you need to make a simple statement. Actress Jada Pinkett Smith shows us just how well light green goes with coral. Don’t be scared to colour coordinate your outfit with your make-up by using different tones of the same shade. Strike a balance by keeping everything else minimal. FACE Foundation followed by a bronzer will give you a natural glow. If you fancy a bit of blush, apply it lightly after your bronzer application. Or use a CC or BB cream instead of foundation. These work just as well for light to full coverage. TIP For flawless foundation, apply a primer beforehand. EYES Apply green eye shadow up to the crease…

STARTER TOMATO AND CHEESE TARTS This delicious recipe will please non-vegetarians too. PREPARATION: 10 MIN CHILLING: 30 MIN COOKING: 25 MIN SERVES 6 PASTRY 200 g flour pinch of salt 75 g butter 60 g cream cheese 1 egg, separated FILLING 190 g cream cheese 100 g mozzarella cheese, grated 60 ml (¼ cup) mayonnaise ½ red onion, chopped handful tomatoes handful basil Preheat the oven to 180 °C. 1 PASTRY Put the flour into a blender with a pinch of salt. Add the butter and blend until breadcrumbs form. Add the cream cheese and egg yolk then pulse until a dough forms. Wrap in clingfilm and put in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. 2 On a lightly-floured surface, roll out the dough and line tartlet pans. 3 Prick the…

“ You are allowing him to treat you badly, so you have to say ‘no more’ ” Q CAN WE HAVE SEX? I’m turning 16 this month. Is it a problem to have sex with my boyfriend? He is 29 years old. THULI, SMS A Yes, it’s a problem and no, you can’t have sex. The age of sexual consent in South Africa is 16. So technically, as long as both parties consent, it is “legal”. Socially, however, I’d be very wary of any grown man who wants to have sex with a child. Because, at aged 16, you’re still a child and he, at his age, is a grown adult. I’d be wary for a number of reasons. Firstly, why is he not able to find a woman closer…

NAME OF BUSINESS: Dicky’s Cakes REGISTERED: 1996 SECTOR: Food STAFF: 30 NINETEEN years and still going strong – that’s the history of the family-owned Dicky’s Cakes, started by resourceful grandmother Dikeledi Lethea. The bakery, now managed by her grandsons, Tshepo (25) and Neo (31) Lethea (a qualified engineer and quantity surveyor respectively) has grown from being run out of her office and home to nine outlets in Gauteng. They specialise in supplying scones, queen’s cakes, biscuits, jam tarts, muffins, lamingtons, slab slices, cupcakes and novelty cakes to their clients, which include independent bakeries, event management companies, caterers, funeral parlours and private companies. Their central processing unit is based in Stormill, Roodepoort, where their wholesale products are manufactured. “We’re supported by a great team and are proud to continue the family…

MAN OF MANY TALENTS After dropping out of college the 38-year-old worked as a telemarketer before he started out as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, delivering hit singles for the likes of Jay Z and Alicia Keys. Today the rapper/songwriter has his own record label, GOOD Music, and runs a creative content company, Donda, named after his late mother, Donda West. He’s also making a name for himself as a fashion designer with his Yeezy Season 3 collection. THE NAMING GAME Yeezy’s seventh album got off to a rocky start: it was initially titled So Help Me God, then Swish and then he changed it again to Waves, resulting in Wiz Khalifa butting heads with him. Their fight morphed into the mother of all twars when Kanye and Wiz’s ex,…

JOURNALISTS have often been criticised for being comfortable covering the news, but seldom willing to explore business opportunities in the media. But one former reporter is changing that notion. Luthando Bara worked on community newspapers and radio in the Eastern Cape during and after doing a degree in communications and media studies at Fort Hare, but today he’s on his way to becoming a media mogul. Among his acquisitions for his Vula Group stable is the weekly newspaper Eastern Cape (EC) Today, which is thriving. We speak to Luthando (43) at his double-storey pad in Quigney, a vibrant and popular suburb about 2 kms from the East London CBD. He looks exhausted and drained in a black T-shirt and blue jeans and sneakers but it’s not because he has had…

IT’S ALL smiles and happiness for the expectant mother. With a baby on the way, there’s also talk of a wedding to plan. She may be doing things in the unconventional way, but High Rollers star Carmel Fisher is unconcerned. In fact, the 34-year-old actress, dancer, model and television presenter couldn’t be happier. Everything in her life seems to be falling nicely into place. When we arrive at her Sandton home, she tells us her career is doing well, she’s about to become a first-time mom and together with her partner is finalising plans to have their baby abroad. Once that hurdle is passed, the couple will focus on planning their wedding. In addition, Carmel looks forward to the completion of their new family home, which they are building in…