Innholdsfortegnelse for 28-Sep-17 i Drum English

Media personality Bonang Matheba recently relaunched her book, Bonang: From A to B, after the first edition was riddled with grammatical errors. After being recalled from bookshelves, the media personality promised the second edition will be in tip-top form. DRUM readers share their thoughts. Why should we bother buying it? She refused to apologise for the printing errors and I won’t miss reading it. What’s important about her life story? She’s still too young to call it a life story or a biography. There’s still more life ahead for her. RICHARD RAWSTEN GASANI That’s the queen: all about work. EKSE CHILL I just love her, and that’s what matters most. IGINASIA MIELADY PHOI Will I see the corrections done by the team in red now? LEAH LINKI Does Bonang even…

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'Nothing justifies him lying, but he might think he has a good reason for keeping secrets from you' Q STRUGGLING WITH ENGLISH I’m a 23-year-old girl from a small town in the Free State. I’m not fluent in English and afraid to speak it because I think I might embarrass myself. Now I’m living in Joburg and I’m finding it difficult to communicate with others. What can I do to improve my English and confidence? SHY, EMAIL A It’s commendable you’re willing to work on your language fluency. There are many ways to do this but the best one is the one you’re afraid to do: speak English. Don’t be scared and keep trying. There are many people who don’t know your language either and would also make mistakes if…

FOR most people, buying property is likely to be the biggest purchase of their life. Sectional-title units are becoming increasingly popular because they’re more affordable and many people feel it’s safer to have close neighbours. But other people prefer to have the independence of a full-title property. Before buying, carefully consider what option is best for you. KNOW THE DIFFERENCE If you buy a full-title property, you take ownership of the land and everything on it. It’s yours to do with as you please, provided you don’t break any laws. If you buy a sectional-title unit you take ownership of a unit in a development and share communal areas such as a pool or park. Though you’ve paid for your unit, you can’t do with it as you please –…

AQUAPONICS might sound as if it’s something complicated, but it isn’t. If you’ve seen how fish are kept in an aquarium, you already know most of what you need to know about this clever way of growing plants. Aquaponics uses fish to help plants grow more effectively. Instead of growing plants in soil, they’re grown in water that has one or more fish in it. It’s a win-win situation: the fish gets fresh water from the plants and the plants get nutrients, or food, from the fish. Yes, you guessed it – the fish poop feeds the plants! Let’s take a look at how this system of symbiosis works. THE AQUAPONICS CYCLE FRESH WATER It’s on its way back to the fish tank. FISH FOOD The only thing you have…

A STRANGER IN THE HOUSE BY SHARI LAPENA (PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE SOUTH AFRICA) R339* What would make a seemingly happy suburban housewife flee her home in the middle of preparing supper? The mystery deepens when Karen Krupp is found bleeding and unconscious in her car in a dodgy side of town, far away from the posh home she shares with husband Tom. Suffering from amnesia, she’s unable to remember why she ran away – armed with a firearm and household kitchen gloves – or how she came to ram her car into an electricity pole . . . Until police discover a body in the vicinity where Karen lost control of her vehicle. This steady-paced thriller unpacks the mystery surrounding Karen, Tom and the secrets in their past – leaving…

ONE-LINERS Question: What’s the different between a bird and a fly? Answer: A bird can fly, but a fly can’t bird. Question: What’s the difference between a jeweller and a jailer? Answer: One sells watches and one watches cells. Question: What does a clock do when it’s hungry? Answer: It goes back 4 seconds! Question: In which country will you not find a vegetarian? Answer: Turkey. Question: Should I have another baby after 35? Answer: No, 35 children are enough. I went to buy camouflage pants the other day but I couldn’t find any! IN THE CLASSROOM Teacher: Be sure to go straight home. Student: I can’t, I live just round the corner! Mother: What did you learn in school today? Son: How to write. Mother: What did you write?…

WE’RE used to seeing her triumphantly hoisting silverware, one Grand Slam after the other. But now Serena Williams has the greatest prize of all: a beautiful baby girl. The 36-year-old tennis queen recently announced news of Alexis Olympia Ohanian’s arrival with an adorable snap on Instagram. And now she and her fiancé, tech millionaire Alexis Ohanian (34), are getting to know their tiny daughter in the seclusion of their West Palm Beach mansion in Florida. Yet it hasn’t all been plain sailing for Serena. In a video posted on social media she reveals she suffered “a lot of complications” and spent six days in hospital after the birth – about twice as long as normal for new moms. Although she doesn’t elaborate on the difficulties, she did reveal she was…

111 The Boks’ defeat at the hands of New Zealand was the worst ever suffered by the South African side in their 111-year history 4–1 The final score when Golden Arrows bulldozed through their archrivals AmaZulu in the Absa Premiership. 1-1 Banyana Banyana remain undefeated and progressed to the next round of matches in the Cosafa Women’s Championship after they drew 1-1 against Botswana. 4-0 Manchester United beat Everton 4-0 with a barrage of late goals to join Manchester City at the top of the English Premier League table.…

GETTING divorced is usually a sad affair, but it can also turn ugly when estranged spouses go at each other – whether they’re fighting over finances, property or custody of the kids. In a country where the divorce rate is increasing, it’s refreshing to see how comedian Trevor Gumbi and his soon-to-be ex-wife, Lucille, are handling their split after an 11-year-marriage. “We didn’t want our divorce to come in the way of us being good parents,” says Trevor. He and Lucille took their kids to counselling sessions to help them understand that even though their parents aren’t together anymore, they still love their kids a lot. Turn to page 8 for their story. Until next week, THE DRUM TEAM We would love to hear your thoughts on issues close to…

SHE breezes into the trendy piazza in Rose-bank, Joburg, accompanied by her adorable twins and two nannies. Thembisa Mdoda seems to be floating on cloud nine and it’s not surprising: she’s just bagged her first lead role in a film alongside one of her mentors. But that’s not all. She recently won the ultimate viewers’ choice award at the inaugural DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards. And earlier this year she proved she’s on top of her game when she scored a South African Film and Television award for best TV presenter. Getting this much recognition for her work is a little overwhelming, the former Our Perfect Wedding (OPW) host admits. “The Safta on its own was incredible. But it’s a big thing when people are willing to spend time and…

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1 YOU ALREADY . . . MAKE SURE YOU GET ENOUGH SLEEP How to boost the benefits Avoid electronics for at least 30 minutes before bedtime. There’s no denying that electronics are a part of our lives, but there are pros and cons to the connectivity it allows us 24/7. Just because you can stay engaged with the world from the comfort of your bed late into the night doesn’t mean you should. If you do, you’re exposed to the light your device emits, which promotes wakefulness and interferes with sleep. Read a book or magazine instead. And keep your bedroom as dark as possible to ensure full cycles of sleep. 2 YOU ALREADY . . . HAVE INDOOR PLANTS FOR THEIR STRESS-RELIEVING QUALITIES How to boost the benefits Touch…

ISIDINGO Eddie’s close to cracking the Duncan shootout case. Nina (KHABONINA QUBEKA) makes a shocking discovery about who’s behind her recent robbery. The miners think they’re seeing a ghost. Kgothalo finally removes her wedding ring. The zama-zama operation might be falling apart. Troy gives Eddie information about Bradley. Nikiwe learns why Kgothalo agreed to meet Rajesh’s parents. SCANDAL! Ingrid’s father isn’t pleased to hear his daughter being discussed. Kgosi’s radical suggestion gets Lindiwe thinking. After clever planning Yvonne (KGOMOTSO CHRISTOPHER) arrives at the rendezvous where someone is unexpectedly attacked. Lindiwe puts her plan in motion. Neo receives info that horrifies him. Romeo unpacks an audacious plan in which Yvonne will play a leading role. MUVHANGO Livhuwani wants to know what else Tendai’s hiding from her. Rashaka offers to help KK.…

1 The fastest bird in the world is the . . .? A. Black eagle B. Snowy owl C. Red-tailed hawk D. Peregrine falcon 2 Angel Falls, the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall, is in . . .? A. Peru B. Brazil C. Venezuela D. Chile 3 Which planet in our solar system has the longest day? A. Earth B. Venus C. Jupiter D. Mars 4 Which tennis champion tested positive for a banned substance at the 2016 Australian Open? A. Maria Sharapova B. Rafael Nadal C. Venus Williams D. Andy Murray 5 Who is the director of the Lord of the Rings films? A. George Clooney B. Peter Jackson C. Guy Ritchie D. James Cameron 6 What is the chemical symbol for lead? A. L B. Ld C. P D.…

WHEN he got his first pair of soccer boots at age four he rolled around with glee on the floor, his dad recalls. Growing up he hardly played outside like other children his age. Instead, Lyle Foster spent his days playing the beautiful game on his PlayStation, or training to be a great soccer player at what is now known as the SuperSport United Soccer School. His dedication has paid off: Orlando Pirates recently promoted the passionate 17-year-old player from their junior ranks to their senior team as a striker-centre forward. And Lyle can barely believe it! “This is unreal. To be promoted to the senior team at such a young age is a big honour for me and my family,” the teen told popular soccer magazine KickOff recently. “I’m…

IT’S the wedding everyone had been waiting for – even the rain waited for MINNIE DLAMINI to say “I do”, completing her highly anticipated journey to becoming Mrs Jones. Minnie, who wed TV producer QUINTON JONES in a traditional ceremony in July (Our day of love, 27 July), walked down the aisle in a stunning Gert-Johan Coetzee dress at the picturesque Lourensford Wine Estate in the Cape for her elegant white wedding. Dressed in a smart black suit with a white shirt, Quinton looked smitten as he waited for her at the end of the altar, which had a flower-bedecked wall. SOMIZI MHLONGO, LIESL LAURIE, NTANDOYENKOSI KUNENE and UNATHI MSENGANA were just some of the VIPs who witnessed the couple exchange vows. “The weather didn’t look good, but when they…

WE MUST keep African culture alive by embracing it for generations to come. Our great-grandparents did a lot to ensure our culture was kept alive. By telling children stories that contain messages, they’re taught how to respect people everywhere – not only their families. Today’s children are not taught these lessons, which makes it difficult for them to know the history of their culture. So for the sake of younger generations, let’s learn about our culture and go back to our African roots. PERTUNIA SHALANG, EMAIL THE WINNING LETTER RECEIVES R300. Letters should be about 100 words. Write to us at PO Box 653284, Benmore 2010, email us at letters@drum.co.za or SMS short letters to 36489. Start with the word DRUMLETTERS. Each SMS costs R1.…

‘Women and men treat you differently when you’re well-built’ THE words on the promotional poster for his new one-man show read: “Big ego, big heart” – and it’s a description he’s only too happy to have applied to him. But it’s clear within a few minutes of meeting the fast-talking funnyman that the phrase is woefully incomplete. “Big pecs” should be in there too. Siv Ngesi is in the best shape of his life and he’s damn proud of it, we discover when we meet the 31-year-old comedian at the Arts Café at Cape Town’s Artscape Theatre Centre. Buffed up and bubbling with enthusiasm for life, he cheerfully opens up about a variety of topics: what he’s up to professionally, the importance of a good body image and his desire…

PAYUP, PAL YOU journalist Pam Magwaza narrowly avoided being scammed by an online con artist when she recently tried to sell a camera on Gumtree. “We chatted via email,” she says. “The buyer wouldn’t give me his cellphone number.” He offered to pay more than her asking price because he wanted her to courier the camera to him, which she did via PostNet. “He said he’d like to pay via PayPal,” she says. “I started receiving emails from PayPal saying money had been wired to my account.” The emails stated the money would only come through once Pam sent the tracking number for the camera, but she noticed the grammar used was awful. There was also an instruction that she shouldn’t forward the emails to anyone. Alarm bells started ringing.…

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PERFECT PIXIE To achieve this look, keep your hair well-moisturised with deep-conditioning products. TIP Change your style by playing around with your parting. If your hair is longer on top, sweep your parting to the side, part it in the middle or add a hair band for a new look. ALL AFRO This classic look can be achieved by twisting your natural hair into knots, setting it overnight with a leave-in conditioner and undoing it in the morning. TIP Wash your hair once a week to avoid dryness. Don’t rub your wet hair as it will cause frizzing – instead pat it dry with a towel then moisturise with a leave-in conditioner. CUTE CURLS Keep the sides of this hairstyle shorter for an edgier, funkier look. To maintain this do,…

RAISING animals or growing plants organically means farming or gardening in an environmentally friendly way. It means using natural compost rather than chemically enhanced fertiliser, controlling pests with natural methods rather than pesticides, and not giving animals artificial products such as hormones and antibiotics. Many people worldwide are concerned about the dangers – to themselves as well as the environment – of nonorganic food production and this has resulted in a growing demand for organically produced food. WHY YOU PAY MORE Organically produced meat, eggs, vegetables and fruit in supermarkets cost more than nonorganic produce. Large-scale organic farming produces 20% smaller harvests than traditional farming methods. This is because organic farmers don’t use chemical fertilisers, pesticides or weedkillers. They also don’t use growth hormones and genetically modified plants. Because of…

After almost 10 years of pretty good and sometimes great Marvel movies and TV shows, the comic geniuses have produced their first flop, Inhumans – this show is bad. The sci-fi adventure is about a superpowered royal family of an alien race who live in a camouflaged city on the moon and find themselves stranded on Earth after the king’s brother stages a coup. From writing, acting and direction to bad CGI effects, costumes and set design, it’s a masterclass on how not to do TV. Not even good actors like Iwan Rheon, who plays the villainous Maximus, can do much with the material. If you’re a completist who’s worried about missing details that will feed into other Marvel movies and series, read the theories and spoilers online – it’s…

LIBRA 23 SEP – 22 OCT Mercury, the cosmic networker, moves into your sign this week so it’s a great time to get out and about. Touch base with your friends and catch up on all the latest gossip. Run any ideas you might have past people you trust, especially if you can’t make up your mind about a new project. Now is not the time to drag your feet when it comes to your goals for the year – the sooner you set all your plans in motion the better. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 43, 22, 26, 39, 34, 28 SCORPIO 23 Oct – 21 Nov This week calls for some me-time – whether it’s time spent alone at home or with your backpack surrounded by the great outdoors. But…

BOKS’ BIG LOSS HUMILIATION and annihilation. This was the name of the game after the Boks suffered their biggest loss in history, stunning fans and experts alike. Things started off okay but our boys were no match for the mighty All Blacks and 57 points to the Kiwis later it was all over. With nothing to the Boks. The All Blacks were leading 31-0 at halftime and the South African team just couldn’t recover. This game surpassed even last year’s record defeat of 57-15 in Durban. This match was the 94th clash between the two nations and it was truly an epic fail. ETHIOPIANS RULE THE RACE IT WAS second time lucky for Ethiopian ASEFA NEGEWO, who went through the finish line in 2:10:01 in perfect weather conditions to clinch…

PILLOW PALS THEY say they’re “just friends” but these two look pretty cosy to us! NICKI MINAJ posted an Instagram Live video from NAS’ 44th birthday party showing the rapper kissing her cheek and neck. “Oh my God, oh my God,” the Side to Side hitmaker can be heard saying in the video – calling the rapper his real name, Nasir. Another video shows them dancing to Bobby Brown’s Roni as they sing to each other. The bootylicious hip-hop star can be seen with her hands around Nas’ neck pulling him close. They’ve kept their relationship on the down-low, although in May Nicki told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres she and Nas were having “sleepovers” but had yet to do “the nasty”. Sources close to the duo say they’re taking…