Innholdsfortegnelse for 1-Feb-18 i Drum English

THE FUTURE IS HERE WHEN we first heard about Future Park – the incredible interactive exhibition DRUM has brought to South Africa – we didn’t quite get it. You draw something on a page and it comes to life on a giant screen? You stand in one spot and all kinds of wonderful creatures gather around you and scatter when you move? You reach out to a moving animal on a wall and it reacts to your touch? How is that even possible? But the videos of the various parts of the exhibition will show just how amazing it is. Visit futureparksa.co.za for information and videos of this very special exhibition. Seriously, you can’t afford to miss this one (see more on pg 68). Best of all, it’s not just…

IT’S been described as a David and Goliath showdown. On the one hand there’s the only son the music icon held dear to her heart, on the other the successful musician-producer who helped cement her fame as “the Madonna of the townships”. It’s almost 14 years after her shocking death, yet Brenda Fassie is still making headlines. It seems SA’s iconic queen of African pop simply can’t rest in peace – she’s as controversial in death as she was in life. At the heart of the latest controversy is a nasty public spat between her only son, Bongani, and MaBrrr’s long-time manager, Sello “Chicco” Twala, over a film documenting the singer’s life. In January Bongani announced he and UK-based production company Showbizbee, in partnership with local outfit Legaci Nova Entertainment,…

MINT KOFTAS WITH PITTA BREAD SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION: 15 MIN CHILLING: 30 MIN COOKING: 20 MIN KOFTAS 500-750g lean beef mince 1 red onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 10g parsley, chopped 10g mint, chopped salt and freshly ground pepper oil, for frying TO SERVE 4-6 pitta breads, warmed 125ml (½c) full-cream plain yoghurt 1 cucumber, julienned 1 red onion, sliced extra mint leaves (optional) 1 KOFTAS Cover 6-8 kebab skewers in hot water and set aside to soak. 2 Mix all the ingredients well and season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Cover the mixture with clingfilm and chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge. 3 Remove the skewers from the water. Divide the mince mixture into 6-8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a rugby ball…

Make a fresh statement by pairing a printed vest with wide-legged pants, sneakers and a sling bag. This look is all about keeping it cool and simple. STOCKISTS ACKERMANS 0860-900-100; COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN 021 -937- 5436; H&M 021-826-7300; SPREE.CO.ZA; WOOLWORTHS 0860-022-002 WE MAKE EVERYEFFORTTO PROVIDE ACCURATE PRICES BUT MISTAKES MAYOCCUR. DRUM ANDTHE SUPPLIERS DO NOTBIND THEMSELVES TO THE PRICES PRINTED HERE.…

CIGARETTES can be expensive in more ways than one, as smokers are likely to pay more for life insurance than nonsmokers. By quitting you can lower your monthly premiums. HOW MUCH MORE? The younger you are, the less life cover costs. But even young smokers’ premiums are a lot more than those of young nonsmokers. A healthy, nonsmoking 25-year-old male can get R2 million life cover at a monthly premium of about R294, and a healthy, nonsmoking female of the same age would pay about R190 a month for the same cover. If they were smokers their premiums would roughly double. This extra amount is called a loading on the premium. The generally lower premiums for women are because women on average have longer life expectancies than men, which means…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Mazwi (MUSA NGEMA) is furious to hear how his mission was sabotaged. Nandi comes clean about what she did. Zitha sells out her man. The tables are turned on Tau. Fana publicly denounces Jack’s project. Namhla is asked to spy on her brother. The Morokas receive the autopsy results. ISIDINGO Gabriel refuses to be bullied by Nina. Lerato (TEMA SEBOPEDI) is excited when she receives good news from Afro Sleek. Sibiya entices Makgorometsa to join forces with him. Nikiwe thinks an enemy is out to get her. Kgothalo believes it’s Benjamin. Lerato plans to surprise Sechaba with a weekend getaway. MUVHANGO Imani (ZONKE MCHUNU) is accused of negligence. Konanani realises she’s being followed. Lethu is reunited with his family. Livhuwani’s need for a baby gets on Tenda’s…

WAR & LEISURE BY MIGUEL He makes you want to have his music on repeat. Some of the songs on his latest offering have a Prince-like quality and his vocal range is much better than before. It’s a more daring sound, but still pure Miguel – electric and sexy. There’s something here for everyone, from R&B to funk and pop, from love and heartbreak to politics. Standout tracks include Pineapple Skies and Caramelo Duro. The closing track, Now, is a worthy finale to a fine album.…

SOMEWHERE OUT THERE BY AMY HATVANY (SIMON & SCHUSTER) R169* A young mother makes the heart-rending decision to give her two daughters up for adoption as she can’t provide for them. Baby Natalie is quickly adopted but four-year-old Brooke spends her childhood in foster homes, hoping her mom will come back for her. She never does, even though her fortunes improve. The bulk of the story follows the different lives of the three women, alternating between past and present, 35 years on. It details how Natalie finally finds her sister and how, together, they track down their mother. Although this book was absorbing and emotionally charged, the ending felt incomplete as there were several loose ends. Still, it would make a good book-club read – their hard-to-understand life decisions and…

1 Orthoepy is the study of what? A. Correct pronunciation B. Spelling C. Handwriting D. Grammar 2 A group of bears is called a . . .? A. Hide B. Colony C. Pack D. Sleuth 3 Which planet is known as the red planet? A. Jupiter B. Saturn C. Neptune D. Mars 4 Which explorer first sighted Durban in 1497? A. Ferdinand Magellan B. Vasco da Gama C. David Livingstone D. Diogo Dias 5 The capital of Algeria is . . .? A. Kinshasa B. Djibouti C. Algiers D. Asmara 6 Who wrote Country of My Skull? A. Nadine Gordimer B. Antjie Krog C. André P Brink D. Doris Lessing 7 Which cat can’t retract its claws? A. Cheetah B. Lion C. Leopard D. Jaguar 8 Claustrophobia is the fear…

IKE cars, relationships need regular servicing. When we have problems in our relationships, we sometimes make them worse by turning away from our partners. We need to know an old relationship can’t be as healthy as a new one unless we nurture it every chance we get. Love is such an elusive thing. If it’s found, it needs to be nurtured every day not only on bad days. Apologising if you’re wrong and accepting your partner’s apology will set both of you free. It’s natural that the longer you stay together, the more you’ll discover things about your partner you may or may not like. Both partners must be prepared to accept the other’s shortcomings. Keep on loving and respecting them to sustain the love that brought you together in…

OLAMI, a cookbook by Nirit Saban, owner of a popular deli in Cape Town, is all about nourishing, wholesome food prepared in simple ways to enhance the taste. As she says, “I want to do as little as possible to the food and rather highlight the pure perfection of the fruits of nature.” Nirit was brought up in a family where food was always celebrated. She also loves travelling and through her recipes she connects to the flavours of the world, from the Middle East to South America. SWEET CORN, RAW BROCCOLI STEM AND CARROT SALAD SERVES 6-8 PREPARATION: 20 MIN 2 kg sweet corn, blanched 1 broccoli head, flowers removed 5 medium carrots, diced small handful of chopped dill handful of chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley 125ml (½c) lemon juice…

THERE’S an app for everything these days. Want to stop yourself from calling your ex when you’ve had one too many? There’s an app for that. Want to track your bowel movements? Yes, there’s really an app for that too. It’s still early in the year and you want to stay organised – and you know there are apps for that as well. But with such a mind-boggling array to choose from, where do you start? We take a look at a few cool apps to help you get your life in order. HABIT LIST Cost: free Available on Android as Goal Tracker & Habit List and on iOS as Daily Habits – Habit List and Routine Tracker Need an app to help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions?…

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 18 FEB Towards the end of the week, Mercury, master of the mind and keeper of the tongue, enters your sign – for better or worse. You can look forward to a period where rational thought will flow with ease and logic should prevail. But watch out, if you’re a typical Aquarius who has a strong mind, independent opinions and no qualms about speaking your truth, you might just find yourself stepping on some toes. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 22, 29, 27, 33, 9, 3 PISCES 19 Feb – 20 Mar It’s a week to down your tools, withdraw from the social scene and spend some time on your own. This shouldn’t be hard for a Pisces who prefers their own company. You may want to go…

Having tackled climate change in Geostorm, tough guy Gerard Butler snarls his way through Den of Thieves – a Heat-style thriller as bad-ass cop Nick Flanagan. He’s hunting a gang of bank robbers plotting to break into an unrobbable bank. Directed by Christian Gudegast, one of the screenwriters responsible for London has Fallen, the movie co-stars Pablo Schreiber as the leader of the bad guys, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and O’Shea Jackson Jr as his partners. Gerard, speaking to Slashfilm.com, says the movie is more than a heist flick. “It’s [also] about two families”, he says, referring to the cops and robbers. “[Nick] could’ve been a part of their [family], and they could’ve been a part of mine, and there’s definitely a mutual respect between these two armies coming…

SOME people have the ability to tell a simple story in such a way it makes you laugh or cry or feel happy or sad. Storytelling may be an art form, but you can learn to write an essay, newspaper report or story – you just need patience and practice. THE WRITING PROCESS There are a few steps to follow to make the process easier. This is especially true if you’re writing a factual essay or news story, but can also be applied to creative writing: Plan – decide what you want to write about and who your target audience is. Write an outline – decide how long your piece is going to be and what you want to say. Write a first draft – it doesn’t matter if it’s…

HIS is the voice hundreds of thousands of people tune into every day as they fight their way home through rush-hour traffic at the end of a long day in the office. Bongani Mtolo has become a household name in KwaZulu-Natal, presenting East Coast Drive on Durban’s East Coast Radio with his co-presenter Mags (aka Margaret Westerhof, the former Big Brother contestant). He’s living his dream, he says. Ever since he was a little kid he fantasised about becoming a radio DJ, soothing listeners with his tunes and entertaining them with his words. But this hasn’t come easy: Bongani (36) tried for years to get his big break and almost went bankrupt in the process, after leaving his lucrative job as a car salesman to follow his heart into broadcasting.…

SINGER AND BUSINESSWOMAN LEANNE DLAMINI [I have] a lot of incredible work that I’m doing with End Girl Hate [her female empowerment initiative], a lot of fabulous campaigns. 2017 was a good year, but it was a bit rough so I’m really just looking forward to a lot of breakthroughs – not just for myself but for everyone around me too. SINGER AND ACTRESS KELLY KHUMALO I have my eyes set on being a global star! In February I have a couple of TV things coming out – Love and Matrimony [a talk show on GauTV, DStv channel 265) and Stumbo Stomp [on SABC 1]. I also have Zulu Wedding that’s starting at cinemas on 23 February. ACTRESS NAMBITHA BENMAZWI I don’t want to spill too much but I want…

Zodwa Wabantu, best known for her near-naked antics on the dance floor, has joined the cast of the SABC1 soapie Uzalo for an episode which will air later this month. She has another show lined up too. DRUM readers weigh in on the socialite’s move into their living rooms. It’s cool by me. As long she’s not on Skeem Saam. DEEKAY MOLABA So we need to walk around naked to get anywhere, while there are lot of people who graduated with acting degrees who can’t get jobs! This is really sad. MAMAKAMO MPHOLO MERCY Why can’t they give jobs to drama graduates? SIBUSISIWE MZONELI Thank you, Jesus, I’m not a soapie fan. KHOMOTSO KOBO Keep hating but Zodwa be working and bagging that cash. Do your thang, Zodwa . .…

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HOW DO I LEAVE HIM? Q I’m 25 and have been in a relationship with a guy for three years. We fight all the time. Ever since the day we met we’ve had constant arguments, but we always manage to work things out. About a year ago I discovered he’s still dating his baby mama, and he’s been hiding everything from his parents. Every time I try to let go and leave him, he persuades me to stay. I love him but I know this isn’t good for me and I want to move on – I just don’t know how. Please help. PM, EMAIL A This sounds like a toxic relationship. You need to make a decision about whether you’re happy to allow him to continue manipulating you to…

SO MANY QUESTIONS . . . These are questions tour guides have been asked by visitors to Alaska’s Denali, the highest mountain in North America: How much does this mountain weigh? Would lightning be faster if it didn’t zigzag? What do you do with all the snow when it melts? HARD KNOCKS Knock, Knock! Who’s there? Ben. Ben who? Ben knocking for 20 minutes! Knock, Knock! Who’s there? Wendy. Wendy who? Wendy bell works again I won’t have to knock! Knock, Knock! Who’s there? Ken. Ken who? Ken you let me in? THREE-WAY CHAT A couple is sitting in their living room, sipping wine. Out of the blue the wife says, “I love you.” Her husband perks up. “Is that you or the wine talking?” he asks. “It’s me,” his…

CARS 3 *** ANIMATION. 109 MIN. 2017. A. Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) is being relegated to has-been status, but he’s determined to stay in the racing game – with help from an eager young technician, Cruz Ramirez (Cristela Alonzo). This threequel is a lot of fun – much better than the second movie, but a little too similar to the original Cars, with far more cameo voice appearances than its young audience will appreciate. – DENNIS CAVERNELIS ALL THE WAY *** TRUE-LIFE DRAMA. 127 MIN. 2017. 16LPV. What, if anything, do you know about President Lyndon B Johnson aka LBJ? He took over as US president after John Kennedy was assassinated and actually achieved quite a bit. His lasting legacy was passing the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The…

POINT OF ORDER STREAMING ON SHOWMAX Inspired by the shenanigans in parliament, Point of Order is a comedy-panel show that features Mzansi’s favourite comedians and celebs, like KHANYI MBAU, debating politics and other important matters. Like why South Africa would be a better place if singing in the shower featured 90% local content or if there ought to be a limit on the number of “white people songs” at karaoke parties. – DENNIS CAVERNELIS…

I LOOKED at the piece of paper in my hand and checked the four numbers – 1131 – the same numbers on the wall. I was shaking as I raised my hand to bash against the wooden door, desperately trying to control my temper. I was ready to kick the door down – I just wanted to get inside to see what the old woman had done with my little girl. She was my life, my everything, after her mother left home years ago without even a note of explanation, never to be seen again. Little did I know a mere argument would be enough to make her leave me and our then three-month-old daughter, but I made a promise on that day to our girl – she would never…

COETZEE STILL THE COACH Just a few weeks into 2018, rumours started surfacing that Bok coach ALLISTER COETZEE might not make it to the end of his contract. Rapport newspaper reported Coetzee met with his managers, but has so far not been able to come to an amicable agreement about his departure. This is despite Coetzee’s insistence in December that he would remain at the helm of the national team – with support from his players. “I’m signed on until 2019,” Coetzee said at the time. “That’s what my contract says. The team has really grown. It’s a really healthy team environment.” He also insisted the team had made serious progress last year, despite the naysayers. BANYANA’S SWEDISH BLUES Banyana Banyana’s hopes of breaking their bad luck against the Swedes…

‘Not one of the women who’ve come forward have received any real justice’ SEAL SEAL’S SEX ATTACK PROBE THE flood of allegations of sexual abuse and harassment against actors, singers and celebs shows no sign of letting up as more and more women find the courage to stand up and speak out against the men who’ve allegedly abused their fame. Barely a week after SEAL spoke out publicly to encourage women who’ve been victims of sexual abuse to come forward, the singer has become the subject of a sexual battery investigation by Los Angeles police. The singer’s former neighbour, actress TRACEY BIRDSALL, says she and Seal had become friends – until he began groping her in his kitchen when she was picking up a salad spinner she’d lent him previously.…