Innholdsfortegnelse for 21-Dec-17 i Drum English

MERRY CHRISTMAS! WE DON’T know about you but we are so ready to relax! We can’t wait to spend time with loved ones, catch up on the excellent books and films we’ve featured throughout the year, and enjoy doing some Christmas cooking when we finally go on holiday. Luckily, we have great suggestions for what to cook for Christmas lunch. How yummy does the chicken pie on page 27 look? We hope you find plenty of festive inspiration in this issue. Our lifestyle team go all out to make this section special, and they’ve done a great job again this year. DRUM readers, we hope that your Christmas is merry and happy and bright. Until next week, THE DRUM TEAM We would love to hear your thoughts on matters close…

‘There were times when I was never home, especially on New Year’s Eve’ CHURCH, family and turkey the way her dad used to make it – that’s what Deborah Fraser is looking forward to this Christmas. And making it extra special is the fact that she won’t have to pack for a New Year tour for the first time in ages. She’s taking a break from the career that’s made her an international star so she can spend more downtime with her children. Christmas has been difficult for the award-winning gospel star since her father, Roy, passed away in 2009 – so hard, she usually made a point of planning overseas tours before the holidays, usually in England and Ireland where she has a huge following. Having work to focus…

‘The body scrub cleared the marks after just one application’ THEMBISA MANNEVEL (36) Editorial assistant Body scrub I had dark bra lines I couldn’t get rid of but the body scrub cleared the marks after just one application. I gently rubbed the scrub onto my shoulders and rinsed it off in the shower. It left my skin feeling moisturised, polished and smooth. Cellulite cream This cream is quickly absorbed into the skin and is non-greasy, leaving the skin moisturised. No cellulite reduction yet, as it takes three to four weeks for results to show. ‘The mud mask will work well for someone who has oily skin’ PAM MAGWAZA (22) Online content producer Mask After using the mask for a week I realised it was drying out my skin. I have…

CIRRHOSIS This refers to longterm damage or scarring of the liver that’s caused by other forms of liver disease. HEPATITIS This is an inflammation of the liver usually caused by a virus, most commonly hepatitis A, B or C. But hepatitis can also have non-infectious causes such as drugs and heavy drinking. ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE When the liver has too much alcohol to handle its normal function can be disrupted, which leads to a chemical imbalance. If the liver is constantly required to detoxify alcohol the cells can be altered or destroyed, which then causes a build-up of fat, scarring or inflammation. OBESITY Fatty liver disease is caused when a person eats too much fat. The build-up of fat makes the liver vulnerable to other injury that can lead to scarring…

FOR FOODIES DRUM Food This is a great gift for friends who love to entertain. It has 110 great dishes to try out this summer – there’s amasi fritters, sticky ribs, chicken feet pot and Oreo cheesecake. Mmm! These recipes are so good you’ll want to get your own copy too! Price: R32 DRUM Hope’s Food Aspiring master chefs will love this magazine. It’s packed with 97 tasty recipes to hone their culinary skills. There’s pulled pork bunny chow, dukkah lollipop chops with mashed potato or tea-infused truffles and more. And as an added gift, why not offer to taste the end product. Yum! Price: R29,95 FOR THE KIDS DRUM Homework Done This great stocking filler will give primary school learners a head start on school projects and homework. The…

A DARLING DOLL FOR CHRISTMAS Playing with dolls encourages kids' imaginative play and teaches them social skills. Baby Love’s Baby Thando doll speaks 25 phrases in English and 25 phrases in isiZulu. She has a soft body and if you press her tummy, she says phrases like: "Bheka, mama, ilanga libalele (Look, Mommy, the sun is shining)”, “Cela ungixoxela inganekwane (Please tell me a story)” and “It’s so nice being with you (Kumnandi ukuba nawe)”. CASIO'S ANNIVERSARY RANGE Casio's G-Shock brand turns 35 in April. To celebrate, Casio has launched Big Bang Black, a commemorative collection of four G-Shock watches in a new colour – matte black. The watches’ colour contrasts with that of their gold-coloured cases to symbolise both the Big Bang and the origin of G-Shock. Each model…

SHISA nyama and umqombothi, crispy fried chicken, piles of potato salad, chocolate gifts, ice-cold cocktails as you chill with your friends and family . . . It’s the season for indulgence all right. But if you’ve spent all year religiously sweating it out at the gym and eating health-conscious meals, does this mean enjoying the silly season will see 11 months of hard work fly out the window? Not necessarily. A month of letting go won’t do away with all that progress you made – if you’re smart about it. Here’s how you can indulge sensibly over the festive season. THE COCKTAIL PARTY Be wary of cocktail snacks and canapés (such as samoosas, pastries and mini quiches) as they’re usually high in carbs and fat, warns Lila Bruk, a registered…

HIS post-game analysis is almost always baffling, quirky and hard to decode. From religious metaphors to recipes and bodily functions, everything is fair game when Chiefs coach STEVE KOMPHELA tries to make the country understand how the team is doing. And while Chiefs hasn’t had the greatest year, there’s nothing fans love more than a Komphela quote or two to lift their spirits. We look at some of his memorable post-game quotes, from the classics to more recent ones. “The PSL has rough seas and there are plenty of sharks – teams with strong financial muscle. We have already gone through two dangerous sharks. And on Saturday we face the great white shark.” – BEFORE A 2-0 DEFEAT BY SUNDOWNS WHILE COACH OF FREE STATE STARS “Statistics are like a…

DURING the festive season, we get busier and busier and tend to overlook things because of our celebration preparations. Let us take time to appreciate ourselves as the year draws to an end. Let’s take a minute to celebrate our strengths, to appreciate ourselves for the mornings we felt like not getting out of bed but still managed to get through the day, the meltdowns we survived, and the progress we made that others didn’t necessarily notice. DINEO MOKHOA, 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.…

SHE ought to have been nothing more than a blip on the radar of SA statistics – just another poor young mother infected with HIV – and a rape victim, too. Shunned by her family, terrified of her condition and desperate for some relief, there were times Irene Nkosi wanted to take her life. But then something remarkable happened – Irene turned her life around and is now an international icon. She’s gone from the bleak Gauteng township of Dark City, Ekangala, to the bright lights of London, New York and Los Angeles, where she’s rubbed shoulders with the rich and famous. Irene is the only woman in Africa to be honoured by America’s People magazine on its 2017 list of 25 Women Changing the World, thanks to the life-changing…

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‘Don’t accuse him of cheating unless you have evidence’ Q LONG-LOST DAD I’m 31 years old and I’ve found out my father is a white guy. I know his name, where he lived when my mother and he met and what he did for a living. The problem is my mom never told him about me so he isn’t aware of my existence. I’m told he’s now an old man living in another town but because he’s white and I’m coloured it isn’t easy for me to look for him on my own. Who can I contact to help me find him? I want to see him and hear his voice. AM, EMAIL A Your mother should be commended for at least finally telling you the truth so you can…

CAPRICORN 21 DEC – 20 JAN The sun moves into your sign this week, meaning it’s time to celebrate your birthday and start a new personal year. As it is, it’s that time of year to let your hair down and partake in festive fun. You might want to get your friends around for a party, celebrate with your loved ones or treat yourself to a holiday escape. It’s also a time to learn from the mistakes of the past year and pat yourself on the back for achievements. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 28, 9, 37, 42, 38, 40 AQUARIUS 21 Jan – 18 Feb It’s a good week to give thought to your longterm hopes, goals and wishes. Whether you strive towards a personal breakthrough or want to make the…

RHYTHM CITY Andiswa tells David who ordered the hit on him and Busi is falsely accused. Jafta has a favour to ask Kop (SETLHABI TAUNYANE) and Denise vanishes into thin air. Big Man tries to save Gail and Fats gets Jafta arrested. Dumi lies to his friends about Suffo, while David finds out who the real culprit is. David moves in for the kill and Pearl learns a shocking truth. GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Lucy (MANAKA RANAKA) is irked when she’s outvoted by her family. Lesedi is horrified by a forbidden kiss and Fana thinks he’s found an ally in Mazwi. Tau is oblivious to the tension between the women in his life and Nandi is devastated when Jack ruins Christmas dinner. Tensions run high between the brothers during their meeting…

SUPER MARIO ODYSSEY NINTENDO SWITCH Odyssey is pure joy in video-game form. We couldn’t stop smiling while we played the game. It’s Nintendo at their best, and a compelling reason to buy a Switch. Apart from the sheer variety of gameplay and level design, the levels are vibrant and dense, offering many reasons to revisit them. Not only is this our fave game of the year, it’s close to being the best Mario game ever.…

1 Nephology is the study of . . .? A. Clouds B. Nervous system C. Newborn babies D. Intellect 2 Which musician won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature? A. Mick Jagger B. Bob Dylan C. Paul Simon D. Neil Young 3 Which country has the longest coastline in the world? A. USA B. Russia C. China D. Canada 4 A group of kangaroos is called a . . .? A. Hop B. Mob C. Leap D. Bob 5 What goes into the stew known as mala mogodu? A. Sheep’s head B. Pig’s trotters C. Cow’s tongue D. Tripe 6 How many letters are there in the Greek alphabet? A. 20 B. 24 C. 26 D. 30 7 Who invented the rabies vaccination? A. Louis Pasteur B. Marie Curie C.…

He was so big and so good-looking, she felt giddy in his presence HIS enemy was always solitude. Muhammad Ali needed the attention, the adoration, the crowds that clamoured for him, but in 1967, stripped of his boxing licence and banned from the sport he loved because he refused to serve in the Vietnam War, he had no one to box. With no reason to train, he grew restless and bored – always a bad thing for the livewire heavyweight. In May he was pulled over by police in Miami and arrested for driving without a licence and failing to appear in court on an earlier traffic violation. He spent about 10 minutes in jail before getting out on bail. Soon he was back in Chicago, where he visited…

IT’S not just us mere mortals who are counting down the days to Christmas. Everyone from sports stars to music maestros and actors can’t wait to wake up on 25 December. They’re all eager to tuck into traditional fare like glazed gammon, roast leg of lamb and golden potatoes, rounded off with tasty tipsy trifle. And the day wouldn’t be complete without the excitement of unwrapping gifts – it is the season of giving, after all. We asked some celebs what they’re most looking forward to eating this festive season, and what they’d love to see under their Christmas trees. DJ MAPHORISA “I love different types of meat like beef, chicken and pork. I also cook rice or pap and veggies with it.” BAROKA FC GOALKEEPER OSCARINE MASULUKE “I buy…

Cassper Nyovest may not have filled FNB Stadium to the brim – it has capacity for 75 000 spectators – but a whopping 68 000 people showed up for the massive #FillUpFBNStadium concert. DRUM readers weighed in on the rapper’s accomplishment. He is a legend! He started small . . . 20k at the Dome, then 40k at Orlando, now [almost] 70k at FNB – what’s next? Barcelona Stadium – 100k fans! MXOLISI MAHLANGU Not to sound jealous, but weren’t people given free tickets too? At some point I saw Oskido bought thousands of tickets to give to people. HENRY BENJAMINI NGWAMBA Congratulations! Thank you for being an inspiration. May God continue blessing you abundantly. With God, anything is possible. Blessed to live in your time and witness God using…

‘Your most valuable asset is your physical and mental health – it’s so important to be in shape’ STEP aside Mkhulu Bae, there’s a new granddaddy in town! Most men half his age don’t look nearly as hot as he does. And plenty of them wouldn’t be able to achieve what he can do with weights – he’s able to lift more than 200 kg at a time. Jean Titus has become an internet sensation after photos of his buff body went viral. Like Irvin Randle, aka Mkhulu Bae, who shot to cyber fame for his saucy style, Jean also hails from Washington DC in the US. Although this fit grandfather boasts a chiselled chest and massive biceps, the 50-year-old wasn’t always this fit. “Before I got into fitness, I…

DAY LOOK 1 Wear a classic dress in a pastel hue paired with dainty jewellery and comfortable wedges for a soft, feminine look. LOOK 2 To add an edge to your outfit by keeping it fun and light with pops of colour and funky block heels. LOOK 3 Attending a family lunch? Choose a floral-printed jumpsuit and statement neckpiece. Add a classic pair of heels and a vintage-inspired sling bag to finish things off. LOOK 4 Go French in a fancy blouse paired with wide-legged pants and vintage loafers. Complement the look with an embellished round bag and delicate earrings. NIGHT LOOK 1 Make a statement in a metallic dress with embellished accessories in warm shades. LOOK 2 Texture and vibrant colours create contrast and interest for an evening look.…

HAVING a credit record doesn’t mean you have credit problems. It simply confirms you have an account with a credit provider and reflects your payment habits. Here’s why it’s important to check it regularly. 1 IT WILL REVEAL IF YOU’VE BEEN A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT Your credit record will show all accounts opened in your name – including those you didn’t open yourself. It will also show if any businesses had enquired about your record. If you hadn’t been in touch with that business, it’s possible someone used your details to try to open an account. If you’ve been a victim of identity fraud, report it to the relevant credit bureau. You’ll also need to open a case of fraud with the police. For advice, contact the Southern African…

PIPING UP A Scottish mother visits her son who’s just moved to New York. “So, how do you find the Americans, Donald?” she asks. “They’re such noisy people,” he replies. “One neighbour won’t stop banging his head against the wall, while the other screams all night long.” “Oh, Donald! How do you manage to put up with them?” “What can I do? I just lie in bed quietly, playing my bagpipes.” BLOGGED DOWN These comments were posted on a food blog after it had published a cake recipe. “I don’t eat white flour so I tried making it with raw almonds that I’d activated by chewing with my mouth open to receive direct sunlight, and it turned out terrible. This recipe is terrible.” “I don’t have an oven, can I…

READ THIS THE FAMILY LAWYER BY JAMES PATTERSON (PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE) R149* How do you distinguish between being a lawyer and a parent? In this new James Patterson thriller, lawyer Matthew Hovanes is faced with every parent’s worst nightmare: his teenage daughter, the poised Hailey, is arrested after being accused of bullying another girl, a former mentee, into committing suicide. Trying to sift through the teenage lies to get to the truth, the father vows to keep his daughter out of jail. This is just one of the three stories in the book. In Night Sniper, Detective Cheryl Mabern must confront her darkest fears to stop a calculating killer. In the third story, The Good Sister, all is not what it appears when Dani Lawrence’s brother-in-law is killed. Now the…

ERIC Forrester – now there’s a name that needs little introduction in the soapie world. As the debonair head of the Forrester clan he’s kept us entertained for more than 30 years. We’ve watched him do battle many a time in the boardroom fighting for his mighty fashion empire. But let’s be honest, it’s his struggles of the heart that have really kept us glued to our screens. Over the years this charmer has been married to five women, including twice to Brooke Logan (who’s also been his son Ridge’s wife, but hey, that’s soaps for you) and four times to Stephanie Forrester, his true love and soulmate who died of cancer a few years ago. His most recent trip down the aisle was to Quinn Fuller – Bold’s latest…

FROM the #GuptaLeaks to the titillating tales told in investigative journalist Jacques Pauw’s bestselling book, The President’s Keepers, South African politics has certainly captured our attention this year. We’ve been mesmerised by the EFF being hauled out by burly guards and the president being booed over yet another corruption scandal or damning book, but we’ve also been hooked on the hunks of the hallowed house. With parliament officially closed from 5 December, we’ll be missing out on our daily dose of fun – and eye-candy. Take a look at our pick of politicians who get pulses racing – we’ll only get to see them again mid-January. Sigh! MBUYISENI NDLOZI He blends into the sea of red in the EFF parliamentary benches with his fiery red overalls but it’s hard to…