Innholdsfortegnelse for 7-Jul-16 i Drum English

IN THIS issue, we tracked down Thoko Didiza, who’s adamant that she hasn’t been discouraged by her ordeal and is staying put as the ANC’s mayoral candidate for Tshwane. What’s worrying is the fact that one of the reasons cited for her being rejected is the fact that she’s Zulu. In a video clip on social media, that’s since gone viral, a man states the ANC is already ruled by Xhosas and Zulus at national level so they won’t have a Zulu candidate as mayor of Tshwane. What a foolish statement! Does it matter if the person speaks Sepedi, Zulu, Sesotho or Afrikaans? It shouldn’t – as long as they have the potential to turn things around. It’s very clear that the situation has been hijacked by tribalists and criminals…

S’FISO MOHLALA YES I think the way Hlaudi (Motsoeneng) wants to dictate at the SABC undermines our trust towards the institution. This [internal squabbles at the SABC] has been going on for quite some time, and if it doesn’t stop now the SABC will become ungovernable. CRINA PETER YES There’s clearly no consistency at the SABC, and there’s always money involved in these internal fights. There’s no trust or transparency. If these things weren’t happening, I would trust it and consider it the biggest public broadcaster in Africa. REFILWE NDIMANDE NO I don’t think it does, as long as we get the news and information we need as the general public. What is happening doesn’t make much difference. With the new editorial policy of not showing destruction of property, I…

HE’S THE familiar voice we hear weekdays on Metro FM’s drive-time show, The Touchdown. Hlogi Mampuru (33), popularly known as Joe Mann, isn’t just appearing on what he calls the “biggest radio show on the planet”, he’s also a sports presenter, house DJ and producer. He also currently has a single out, Wild and Free, which features Cubique DJ and Bassielelo. We get to know more about this fun-loving deejay. Tell us about your background. I attended school in Pretoria at Arcadia Primary, and then went to Pretoria Boys’ High School. The school did a lot to mould me into the man I am today. Then I went to the University of Pretoria, where my radio career started. How did you pick up the nickname “Joe Mann”? It happened just…

NAME: Esona Ndongeni AGE: 23 OCCUPATION: Digital marketer FROM: Butterworth, Eastern Cape ESONA’S STORY “I’m fresh out of college and have just started working. I need a makeover to get rid of my college look. I also need more career-ready outfits that I can afford.” ESONA’S REACTION “This makeover has been so positive, and it gave me the confidence to go out into the working world without breaking the bank. The team also taught me how to put smart, fashionable and attractive items together. I’m ready to tackle the working world!” TIGHTEN UP Pair a tight-fitting top with a pencil skirt for a flattering silhouette. BLING OUT A statement necklace adds pizzazz to a knitted dress. DENIM DREAM Tone down a smart look by adding a playful denim jacket. SO…

QUICK VEGGIE TART PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 25-30 MIN SERVES 4 400 g puff pastry250 ml (1 cup) cream cheese2 cloves garlic, chopped100 g spinach250 g cherry tomatoes, halved salt and pepper150 g mozzarella cheese, sliced15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil1 egg, beaten Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Grease a baking sheet with non-stick spray. 1 Lightly roll out the dough on a flour-strewn surface. Spread the cream cheese on the dough but keep 2 cm along the edge free of cheese. 2 Sprinkle the garlic over the cream cheese. Top with the spinach and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. 3 Arrange the mozzarella slices between the tomatoes and sprinkle the oil over. 4 Roughly fold in the edges and brush with the egg. Bake for 25-30 minutes…

A CREDIT card can be a very useful way to shop if you don’t like to carry around too much cash. But even though it might be lightweight and convenient, it can also be a financial burden and can cause a lot of stress if you’re not disciplined enough about how you use it. Sonia Mahlangu* handled her finances pretty well until she lost her job. She was unemployed for six months and while searching for a new job, found herself using her credit card more and more to maintain her lifestyle. Before, she used to cut up and throw away credit-card offers but she soon found herself with two extra credit cards. She even began using one to pay off the other. It didn’t take too long for the…

ARGUABLY one can define life as a long fight for survival. There is nothing in it that comes easy. Everything we have comes from hard work. The preacher in the book of Ecclesiastes 3:9­10 indicates how God has given mankind the burden of work. Therefore, to wake up in the morning and work hard for your food and wellbeing is the burden – and the gift – God has given us all. Life sometimes gives you sleepless nights, especially if you try to live without asking for help. This is why you need to learn how to commit your days to God in prayer (Psalms 37:5). HOW TO FIGHT If life is a fight, then we need to make sure that we’re prepared to fight a good fight. In 1…

CANCER 21 JUN – 21 JUL It could be a difficult week in terms of relationships, in particular your relationship with your partner. Moods and/or manipulative behaviour that cause emotional turmoil can dominate the scene, whether you’re on the receiving end or the perpetrator. The upside is that once problems are resolved, it may benefit your relationship. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 17, 30, 39, 20, 9, 3 LEO 22 Jul – 22 Aug Venus, goddess of love, moves into your sign this week, so your love life could potentially take a turn for the better. If things in this area have gone a bit stale, it’s the right week to add some spice. Springing a romantic surprise on your boo may do the trick. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 6, 14, 28, 19,…

ROCK ’N ROLLER! She’s obsessed with rock ’n roll legend Elvis Presley. “I own every record he ever made, so I have almost 200 records of his – so many that I haven’t even listened to all of them.” FAMILIAR FACE Her TV acting roles include playing KT Rush on Nickelodeon’s House of Anubis and the late singer Aaliyah in the biopic Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B. The 24-year-old made her big-screen debut in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel in 2009 and appeared in last year’s box-office hit Straight Outta Compton. PROUD BALDY She shaved her head for her role as Storm and loves her new hairdo. “I think every woman should cut off her hair at least once,” she says. “It’s liberating – and showers take two seconds.…

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‘I’m not into a flashy lifestyle because I want to remain myself’ HE’S CURRENTLY one of the biggest hip-hop artists in the country, so we expect him to be escorted by an army of bodyguards. Instead, he’s flanked only by his road manager when he arrives for our photoshoot sporting a striking blonde hairdo. It’s been a good few weeks for Senzo “Kwesta” Vilakazi (27). His hit single, Ngud’ featuring Cassper Nyovest, is on high rotation on some of Mzansi’s top radio stations, and his double album, DaKAR II, was number one on the iTunes Charts South Africa for weeks. We chat to him about family, his journey and how he manages to remain humble despite his increasing success and popularity. GROWING up in Katlehong, east of Joburg, might limit…

THEY’VE kept their romance on the down­low and there are even unconfirmed rumours they’ve secretly tied the knot. What has been confirmed is that JAMIE FOXX and KATIE HOLMES are happily in love, so much so that Jamie already treats SURI CRUISE, Katie’s 10­year­old daughter with ex­husband TOM CRUISE, like his own. “He doesn’t want to see her face splashed across magazines and on websites,” reveals a source who spoke to celebrity news site Hollywood Life. “Never ever in Jamie’s career did he parade his two daughters around in front of the cameras, and he’s making sure the same doesn’t happen with Suri. “She means everything to Jamie and he has assumed the role of her father. It’s one of the many reasons why Katie loves him so much. He’s…

An old saying goes: “The day the power of love overtakes the love of power, the world will know peace.” In the wake of the recent political unrest in Tshwane, it was embarrassing to witness the events in our capital. How does the looting of a spaza shop or destruction of public and private vehicles have anything to do with showing dissatisfaction and anger over a political decision? If there is unhappiness, why don’t the concerned parties sit down and iron out their differences without having to cause damage to property? I also urge police to arrest all perpetrators who see an opportunity to commit crime in the name of protest. MALPHIA HONWANE, E-MAIL LET’S NOT JUDGE BOITY I’ve recently been so disappointed by the harsh comments directed at TV…

HER ANNOUNCEMENT as an ANC mayoral candidate has been her first baptism of fire. But she’s adamant she’ll stay and fight to keep her party in power, despite the controversy her appointment has generated. ANC MP Thoko Didiza (51) finds herself in the unenviable position of having to lead the party’s election campaign in Tshwane, where the party has been marred by divisions and jostling for power for a few years now. The mother-of-five and former Cabinet minister, whose home is in the eastern Pretoria suburb of Garsfontein, denies that her nomination by Gauteng party bosses ahead of some of the capital’s warring political leaders is a “poisoned chalice”. The nomination has left in its wake widespread looting, arson and the loss of five lives. “Whichever way you could have…

AS THE host of Our Perfect Wedding she’s brought heart-warming love stories to the small screen – love triumphing against the odds and people who thought they were destined to be alone finding their soulmate. Now Thembisa Mdoda has a love story of her own to add to the ones she shares with viewers on DStv channel Mzansi Magic’s popular reality TV show. There’s a smile on her face again after the heartache of her messy public divorce. The 34-year-old actress and TV presenter won’t reveal her new man’s name as she doesn’t want to “disrespect his privacy” but she can’t hide her joy. “It’s a genuinely happy relationship because it’s a love I don’t have to question” Thembisa says, adding that she wasn’t even looking for a relationship when…

AS AN entrepreneur, she wears three different hats: fashion designer, caterer and interior decorator. We find out how Madira Matjeke (46) is able to juggle all her roles within her business, Madira’s Fashion Design and Catering, which she founded 12 years ago. Where are from and where did you study design? I’m from the township of Mamelodi in Pretoria and I studied fashion design at a school called Italian Design in the ’80s. I started my fashion design and interior­decorating company in 2004. Even though I studied design, I was also interested in food so I started a catering company too. Is being a designer something you’ve always dreamt of? I initially wanted to become a social worker, but my mom was a dressmaker and I always used to give…

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‘HPV is transferred during unprotected sex, from skin-to skin contact’ WHY CAN’T I FALL PREGNANT? Q I’m 33 and have a 10-year-old daughter. I’ve been trying to conceive since last year without success, even though we have sex almost every day without a condom. My periods are inconsistent. Sometimes they come early in a month, sometimes late, and sometimes even twice a month. I don’t know if that’s the reason why I can’t fall pregnant. Please help. ANONYMOUS, E-MAIL A It seems you have a condition called dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) which can be regulated and managed by using an oral contraceptive Your body’s hormones are out of sync, preventing you from falling pregnant, and the pill will counteract this. By your tone, you are currently anxious about this issue…

DO’S 1 Collect your card from your service provider as soon as possible. Most providers have a period within which you can make collection before the card gets sent back to their card division and is destroyed. 2 If you lose your card or it’s stolen, call your service provider immediately to have it blocked. Most providers have a 24-hour call centre that can assist in an emergency. 3 Change your pin code immediately if you think someone saw you enter it during a transaction. Memorise your pin code instead of writing it down and keeping it where it can be found. 4 Ensure that you have assurances about debt repayment in the event of the death of the cardholder. This is usually done when you apply for a card.…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Gog’Flo (IVY NKUTHA) won’t let go and it’s stressing Lucy out. Scorned Nolwazi calls a journalist with a juicy scoop. Kobus blabs about the Moroka-Phakade alliance. Getty’s rattled by Cosmo’s revelation. Namhla realises her mother might have been right about Jack. Nolwazi admits she’s the one who leaked the Moroka info. Lucy warns her brother he’s playing a dangerous game. ISIDINGO With nowhere left to hide, Lincoln confesses to the grim truth about Katlego. Gabriel goes too far with his anti-Zama Zama campaign. Tyson is highly suspicious of Nikiwe’s about turn. Gabriel riles the community and miners against SG for his own gain. Georgie (DARLINGTON MICHAELS) orders Nina to get Obakeng out of their lives. Lerato and Sechaba’s bickering escalates. SCANDAL! Gloria tells a lie, unaware that…

1. WHICH IS THE LARGEST BIRD THAT CANNOT FLY? A. Peacock B. Ostrich C. Crane D. Stork 2. IN WHICH SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRY DID THE ZIKA VIRUS FIRST APPEAR IN 2015? A. Argentina B. Peru C. Chile D. Brazil 3. YOUTH DAY IS CELEBRATED IN WHICH MONTH? A. March B. April C. June D. August 4. IN WHICH COUNTRY WILL YOU FIND THE GRAND CANYON? A. Namibia B. Australia C. South Africa D. USA 5. THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN ON EARTH IS . . .? A. Kilimanjaro B. Everest C. McKinley D. Blanc 6. IN THE BIBLE, IN WHICH RIVER DID PHARAOH’S DAUGHTER FIND BABY MOSES? A. Euphrates B. Jordan C. Nile D. Dan 7. HOW MANY GRAND SLAM SINGLES TITLES HAS SERENA WILLIAMS WON? A. 21 B. 22 C. 20…

BETWEEN the two of them they have 2 million followers who watch their every move – and we understand why! They’re young, beautiful and talented, and everyone either wants to be like Minnie Dlamini and Boity Thulo, or date them! Thanks to Instagram, we can keep a tight eye on these two as they show us how they hustle for gigs and, of course, slay on red carpets! This photo- and video-sharing app is not just a showcase for the high life, it can even propel you to fame. But like any form of social media, it also has its dangers . . . BE INSTA-SMART PRIVATE OR PUBLIC? The first thing to address is whether you have (or want) a private or public account. A private account means only…

ESPITE his childhood struggles, he managed to fight against the odds – today he’s one of the few black owners of : D an Old Mutual franchise. His business, Gatholo Holdings, has three operations – Morolong Investment Services (the Old Mutual franchise), Morolong Management Consultancy and Morolong Biofuels. He’s not only a successful businessman, but a family man who adores his wife and their five children. Today, it certainly seems like he has it all. But Kagisho Shuping (47) has earned his top spot – it wasn’t fed to him with a silver spoon. His success can be attributed to a lot of hard work: 20 years of working in the corporate sector in banking, financial services, global logistics and warehousing, high­end security surveillance solutions and network marketing. His early…

BUBBLY showbiz personalities filled Lavianto Lounge in the heart of Pretoria to celebrate for singer CANDY “TSA MANDEBELE” MOKWENA’S 46th birthday party. The annual bash is a not­to­be­missed fixture on the entertainment calendar. And besides celebrating her birthday, her record company, Kalawa Jazmee Records, together with Universal Records, also decided to launch her new album Easy Come Easy Go. Joining in the double celebration, hosted by comedian MASHABELA GALANE, were former Muvhango actor NKULULEKO TSHIRUMBULA, Skeem Saam’s CLEMENT MAOSA, singer MMATEMA MOREMI and Selimathunzi presenter SIPHESIHLE VAZI. “I can’t stop giving praises,” the birthday girl said. “I’m forever thankful to God for leading us in everything. I’ve been inundated with calls and texts from people wishing me well.” Speaking about her new album, Candy said: “It’s a complete departure from…

ISIDINGO star MOTLATSI MAFATSHE says he’s in the acting business for money, but his real love is music: He’s in a band and claims to be specialist in Negro-soul. “Once the music makes a lot of money, I’ll leave acting,” he told us recently. He was in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, for a TV interview for the Arthur Evans Show, which is starting in August on Zambezi Magic (DStv channel 160). At the moment, he’s serious about acting because “it pays the bills, man. Sometimes you have to neglect what you love the most, but rest assured I will turn to music full-time one day”. Motlatsi, who plays the popular Sechaba in the SABC3 soapie, jams with a band called Mo and The Dark Nights and they’ve just released a single, Keep…

AN AUCTION of WHITNEY HOUSTON’s memorabalia, including her 1986 Emmy Award, was recently held by her family and Heritage Auctions. But the organisation that oversees the Emmy’s, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, obtained a restraining order to block the sale of the award because the statuette is contractually theirs. The terms of the award, which the late singer won for her Grammy performance of Saving All My Love For You, are stated on the statuette. The statuette remains the property of the Academy and should be returned if the winner dies or their heirs want to sell or destroy it.…

EVEN AFTER his death, PRINCE is still making headlines. Many were surprised recently when singer JUDITH HILL claimed she was with the star when he overdosed in his private jet, days before his death. It’s surprising because she was also with the late MICHAEL JACKSON a few days before his accidental-overdose death in 2009. They were rehearsing for a duet. What a coincidence! Prince reportedly overdosed several times in the months leading up to his April death, but a final fatal overdose might’ve been suicide. Meanwhile, CARLIN Q. WILLIAMS, who claimed Prince was his father, was disappointed when DNA test results proved there was a zero percent chance he’s the Purple Rain singer’s son. Carlin is currently in prison for gun possession. Two other “relatives” have also come forward to…

THEIR RELATIONSHIP is currently the talk of Tinseltown, and they’re trying to capitalise on the attention. ROB KARDASHIAN and his fiancée, BLAC CHYNA, are working on their own reality show, which promises to be better than his family’s, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The couple are even said to be planning to broadcast the birth of their child, due later this year, on the show. Though the pair reportedly asked Rob’s famous siblings to appear on their show, the clan is not keen. “Khloé [Kardashian] thinks Blac is using Rob for money and fame and she wants no part of it,” a source told In Touch Weekly Magazine. “Khloé knows it’s causing tension, but she doesn’t care. She just can’t support something she doesn’t believe in.”…

BURN, THE BELOVED COUNTRY HOW SAD it is when people see fire as the best way to get attention and to express their dissatisfaction with the Government, or a particular issue in their community. The eyes of the world were on Limpopo when a number of schools were burnt down over the demarcation of the municipality a few months ago (Residents rage on, 2 June). Last week, the spotlight was on the capital when buses and other vehicles were torched because of the dislike of the proposed mayoral candidate. The destruction of property and vehicles as a means of expressing discontent must stop. Why are the police not stopping or arresting the culprits? If they could make a public example of these people with a good whipping or time in…

‘I am grateful for the second chance in life. . . I’ll never go back’ HE WAS once a feared gangster who terrorised his community, and the many stab wounds and tattoos on his body bear testimony to this. Coming face to face with this young man, who once did not think twice about pulling the trigger while going about his shady business, sends shivers down our spines. But the 31-year-old, who’s dressed in a blue hoodie and speaks in a soft voice, looks harmless and respectful enough. It’s only when he talks about his activities as a criminal and gangster that one gets an idea of the extent of the danger he once posed to society. Thulani “Mabhuti” Titi was lured into a life of crime and drugs at…

‘I didn’t leave Uzalo on good terms’ WE KNOW him from popular shows such as Isidingo and Generations, but even they were just stepping stones to bigger things. His big break into the cut-throat entertainment industry came last year, when he starred as Gxabashe in SABC1’s gangster-fuelled telenovela-turned-soapie, Uzalo. In this role, he orchestrated car highjackings all over Africa and sold the vehicles at his scrap yard, which he co-owned with his on-screen wife, Mangcobo, played by Dawn Thandeka King. During his time on the show viewers were gripped by both his acting ability and his striking good looks, which unsurprisingly won him much favour with many female viewers. However, his abrupt departure left fans with more questions than answers. So when we meet Mpumelelo Bhulose (44) at the Hertford…

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R46 CHICKEN LIVER POT Before your start cooking, be sure to rinse and remove the sinew from the chicken livers. PREPARATION: 5 MIN COOKING: 20 MIN SERVES 4-6 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil1 onion, chopped1 green pepper, chopped15 ml (1 tbsp) mild curry powder10 ml (2 tsp) chicken spice500 g chicken livers2 tomatoes, chopped500 ml (2 cups) water 45 ml (3 tbsp) cream of chicken soup powder 1 x 400 g can butter beans 1 In a pot over medium heat, add the oil and brown the onion and green pepper until soft. Add the curry powder and chicken spice and fry for a minute. 2 Add the chicken livers and fry until well-browned and then add the tomatoes. In a bowl, mix the water and soup together and add…

‘His way of dealing with what happened has nothing to do with you. You shouldn’t feel guilty’ NO INTEREST IN SEX   Q I’m a 31-year-old mom. I’ve been with my partner for 10 years and I’ve lost interest in making love. What scares me most is that I usually masturbate instead and satisfy myself. I need help as I’m losing the love of my life. AFRAID, E-MAIL A Have you tried talking to your partner about your desires during lovemaking? If you enjoy touching yourself, it might not be because you’ve lost interest, but rather that you don’t get properly aroused and end up dreading sex. Communication is key. Tell your partner how you feel and don’t be shy to guide him around your body. HOW DO I TELL…

JUST CHECKING Two snakes are sitting on a rock. One turns to the other and asks: “Are we venomous?” The other replies: “Yes, why?” “Because – I just bit my lip!” CRIME DOESN’T PAY Two boys are chatting. “My dad’s in jail for opening a bakery,” the one says. “Since when is that a crime?” the other asks. “Ever since he opened it with a crowbar.” MATHS MAGIC A little boy is attending a wedding for the first time. After the service, his cousin asks him: “How many women can a man marry?” “Sixteen,” the boy says immediately. His cousin is amazed at the quick answer. “How do you know that?” “Easy,” the boy says, “all you have to do is add it up, like the bishop said: ‘Four better,…

EUPHONIK™ @euphonik Let your success be your noise! #EuphonikMyStory DJ DIMPLEZ @DjDimplez Shout out to everyone that represented Africa out at the BET awards. All I see is growth and prosperity. A big shout out@RealBlackCoffee. IFANI @iFani_Haymani I’m super proud of AKA and his achievements but sometimes I feel like he doesn’t want me to tweet abt him. Or maybe its jst me. #SuperMega CASSPER NYOVEST @CassperNyovest Same chair @kanyewest sat in. Just an African kid tryna inspire his own. Dreams come true #SwayInThe Morning#TsaKasi AKA @akaworldwide Look, Black Coffee and me don’t really dig each other, BUT I RESPECT HIM & HIS ART. I acknowledge him for the pioneer he is.…

IT WAS a Mzansi takeover at the recent Black Entertainment Award (BET Awards) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. From rappers to deejays to actresses and singers, our local stars showed Hollywood a thing or two about fashion and flare. But the toast of the evening was undoubtedly BLACK COFFEE. The DJ with the golden touch scooped the Best International Act: Africa Award, becoming the first South African to win a BET Award! And his gorgeous wife, actress ENHLE MBALI MLOTSHWA, should’ve won an award for her impeccable dress sense. She stunned in a form-fitting cream-and-gold beaded frock. NANDI MNGOMA also won fashion points in her peplum gown with sheer panels from her own clothing line, Colour. She hosted the red-carpet event for E! Entertainment. TERRY PHETO also flew…