Innholdsfortegnelse for 22-Mar-18 i Drum English

DON’T COMPROMISE! WE’VE all had polony on our minds this week. French, viennas, Russians – all potentially deadly pieces of processed meat. Destroy it or return it, experts tell those of us who have done our grocery shopping for the month. But what are we to do when these are such staples in many of our homes? Our story on page 14 tries to address this issue of food safety in our kitchens. Of course, it’s better to be safe than sorry and rather return any processed meat if you have any doubts. Then, going forward, follow the safety procedures unpacked by the experts in our article. It’s a good habit to get into even when listeriosis one day dies out – you can never be too careful when it…

DJ TIRA TIME TOGETHER I love playing Fifa 16 with Junior, even though I always lose. We also love going to gym together. DREAM HOLIDAYS I’ve always been a beach boy and I also enjoy bush holidays with the family. I love going to national parks and enjoy Hluhluwe Game Reserve in St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal. Junior loves the beach. FAVOURITE FOOD Junior loves steak but you’re more likely to find me tucking into a plate of curry or a roast chicken. FAVOURITE MUSICIAN I love AKA’s music. WHAT BUGS HIM ABOUT JUNIOR He’s often out late at night. I understand he’s in his 20s, but that doesn’t mean I have to like that he’s out late! WHAT HE ADMIRES ABOUT JUNIOR He dresses very well – he has style –…

‘I can’t help but stare and clap every time he performs’ WATCHING him leap into the air is a sight to behold. He soars to a seemingly impossible height, legs extended in splits, arms taut, head proud, his body poised in absolute perfection. At 1,6m Kristof Skhosana isn’t as tall as most ballet dancers but that hasn’t held him back. “He uses absolutely every centimetre of his body,” his dance coach, Kelsey Middleton, says proudly. And this talented Pretoria whizzkid has now danced his way to success overseas. Last year he attended the World Lyrical Dance Federation’s workshop in Stratford-Upon-Avon in the UK as well as the American Ballet Academy’s summer school in New York City – both times on bursaries awarded for his extraordinary skill. Not bad for a…

EASTER EGG PAVLOVA WREATH SERVES 6-8 PREPARATION: 15 MIN BAKING: 3 HR PAVLOVA 6 egg whites 375ml (1½c) castor sugar 2,5ml (½t) white wine vinegar 5ml (1t) cornflour YOGHURT 375ml (1½c) plain full-cream yoghurt 2,5ml (½t) vanilla essence grated zest of 1 lemon 15-30ml (1-2T) castor sugar TO FINISH variety of Easter eggs flowers of your choice Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a large baking sheet with paper and draw a 30cm circle on the paper with a pencil. Grease the paper with nonstick spray. 1 PAVLOVA In a glass or metal bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy. Add the castor sugar bit by bit, whisking continuously. 2 Whisk the meringue into stiff peaks. Add the vinegar and cornflour and whisk until thick and shiny. 3 Spoon dollops…

CASUAL Mix ’n match is all the rage for informal table settings. Combine plates of different shapes and sizes with bowls in various tones in the same colour scheme to create a casual vibe. FORMAL For a formal table setting add a touch of gold to a classic white pallet. Bring out the cotton and linen and use beautiful stainless steal cutlery. Complete the look with candles and crystal glassware. OUTDOOR This table setting can be more relaxed and a bit rustic –think wood, slate, stripes and gingham. KIDS Avoid spills by using sippy cups and buy cutlery fit for little hands. Liven things up with plastic, melamine or bamboo crockery in fun colours. STOCKISTS @HOME 0860-66-66-74; H&M 086-0690-707; MAKRO 0860-300-999; MRP HOME 0800-212-535; SUPERBALIST 086-002-2146 SUPERBALIST.COM, TAKEALOTCOM. 087-820-5058, 0861-222-989;…

MY KIDS NEGLECT ME Q I’m 44 years old and have four children. I didn’t have a good education but I’ve worked hard to make sure my kids all went to school and studied hard. Some of them have been to university as well. Now I feel like they’ve all moved on without me. I hardly ever see them but I know they see one another over weekends and have meals together. I don’t know why this is. Do you think they’re embarrassed by me and don’t want me to meet their friends? I love them all and don’t want to embarrass them, but I also feel they should be more grateful for what I’ve done for them. DISGRUNTLED, EMAIL A Well done to you for raising your children and…

FAMOUS ARIES BIG SEAN 25 MARCH MO FARAH 23 MARCH KGOMOTSO CHRISTOPHER 25 MARCH THEMBI SEETE 25 MARCH MARIAH CAREY 27 MARCH IMRAN TAHIR 27 MARCH HOW ARIES FITS INTO YOUR LIFE Boss – chases deadlines . . . and expects you to do so too. Employee – won’t need any prompting to get the job done. Colleague – makes for a fierce competitor. Friend – entices you to go on adventurous excursions. Family member – is the ball of energy in the household. Life partner – guarantees a relationship with never a dull moment. Lover – passionately takes the lead. ARIES 21 MAR – 19 APR The sun is in your sign, heralding a birthday celebration and the start of a new personal year. Mars is in your professional…

EVEN in Grade 11 his books were always packed tidily in his big school bag. His appearance was equally neat – he loved to be dressed up in full school uniform with a shirt and tie, a smart navy blazer and a hint of cologne. “What a gentleman,” his mother said, as she brushed his cheek with her warm hand. “You remind me of your father now that you’re all grown up.” But Thato wasn’t impressed with all the compliments he was getting from everyone around him. It felt like people were making fun of him. “All my friends have what I don’t have, and yet people say I’m all grown up,” he said out loud, staring at his reflection. The mirror had become his friend last year and he’d…

IF THERE’S one thing he’ll miss about being on the set of Scandal! it’s the people. Everyone from the security guards to the actors have made KAGISO MODUPE’s time on the popular soapie an absolute pleasure. The actor, adored by fans for his role as Mangaliso “Mangi” Nyathi, stunned the showbiz industry when he recently announced he’d quit Scandal! to explore a career as a musician. Reflecting on his 13 years and 3 000 episodes on the e.tv show, Kagiso says he enjoyed the sense of family he had with everyone on set. “They were with me through the highs and lows. “Line producer Natalie Prinsloo was my mama. The way the production team was there for me when I lost my dad, Molly, in 2014 – they organised a…

FOR most moms returning to work after maternity leave happens without much fanfare, but superstar athlete SERENA WILLIAMS was treated to a series of billboards on a California freeway welcoming her back to tennis. Serena’s husband, Alexis Ohanian, designed the billboards, three of which spell out “Greatest Momma of All Time,” with pictures of the couple’s daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr, and the fourth saying “Serena Williams: G.M.O.A.T – Alexis Jr + Sr” with a picture of Serena holding her child. Alexis posted Insta pics of the billboards, saying, “These just went up alongside I-10 into Palm Springs. @olympiaohanian & I wanted to welcome her back to tennis. Designed them myself, with some help from Jr #GMOAT.” Serena hit the courts this month playing in the BNP Paribas Open in…

IT’S been a rough couple of months for USHER. The singer has been dogged by accusations he passed STDs on to several women – and now he and estranged wife GRACE MIGUEL have decided to get divorced. A source says the couple’s relationship was strained not only by the STD accusations but by the singer’s alleged unwillingness to have a child with Grace. “Grace really wanted kids and Usher wasn’t necessarily open to the idea,” claims the source. They also claim Grace wanted a surrogate to carry their child while Usher was only willing to adopt. Usher has two kids with ex-wife Tameka Foster. In a statement the couple said, “We’ve mutually decided to separate as a couple. We remain deeply connected, loving friends who’ll continue supporting each other.”…

‘I just met him in an elevator!’ TIFFANY HADDISH WE ARE all TIFFANY HADDISH! This one time, Tiffany met BRAD PITT in an elevator, and the Girls Trip star said they promised each other they would hook up if they were both single in a year’s time. “I just met him in an elevator,” Tiffany told Kelly Ripa during an interview at the Oscars. “He said in one year, if he’s single and I’m single, we gon’ do it, so you know what that mean!” Yes, we do – and we can’t wait to see where this goes next March!…

T’S women’s nature to make themselves more attractive to attract their male counterparts. Young women who are beautiful and more presentable attract all sorts of men who claim to love them. Some of these men have good intentions. Men with bad intentions have a tendency to promise young women heaven and earth. Many girls lose their way when they start believing these men’s lies. When a man tells you he loves you and he’ll do everything for you, he’s most likely speaking out of lust, not love. Remember, no man’s promises are worth sacrificing your education or career. Many women who endure abusive relationships are those who depend on men. Never allow yourself to be used by men to quench their sexual thirsts because that can destroy your confidence. As…

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GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Kabisi and Bab’ Cele come up with a plan to save their families’ reputations. Lesedi is urged to make things right with Brandon. Wandi’s video starts trending. Fana (MNQOBI DUMA) is devastated after seeing what’s been written about him. Lesedi refuses to tell Gog’ Flo what’s wrong. SCANDAL! Mangi deceives his way into someone’s heart. Romeo (HUNGANI NDLOVU) is infuriated by a protective sibling. Quinton is forced to agree to an unwanted strategy which leads to a secret victory for someone else. Javas is forced to come clean. Someone is convinced a family member caused their downfall. ISIDINGO The Haines and Matabanes reach a resolution regarding the land claim. Gabriel is homeless and jobless yet again. Lerato (TEMA SEBOPEDI) and Sechaba are caught in the middle of…

DO YOU like seafood? It’s a big favourite the world over. In towns on our country’s West Coast many people depend almost entirely on fishing to make a living. Sadly many marine species are under threat because people catch too many fish and other seafood. This is happening globally as well as locally. Not only is much more seafood being caught today than 50 years ago, but many species are also caught accidentally ( for example in large nets targeting other species). Such species are referred to as bycatch – they get thrown back into the sea but by then most of them are severely injured or dead. Let’s look at sustainable fishing. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Sustainable fishing means catch sizes are restricted to leave enough fish in the…

PATERNAL PRIORITY A woman pregnant with her first child goes to see her doctor. “My husband wants me to ask you something . . .” she begins. The doctor interrupts her. “I get asked that question all the time,” he says in a reassuring tone. “Sex is fine until late in the pregnancy.” “No, that’s not it,” she says. “My husband wants to know if I can still mow the lawn.” NOT SO SIMPLE A guy hadn’t any reason to see his doctor in about seven years. When he finally decides to make an appointment for a check-up the doctor’s receptionist tells him he’d have to be reprocessed as a new patient. “Okay,” the guy says, “so reprocess me.” “I’m sorry, I can’t,” she tells him. “We’re not accepting any…

SEMENYA SMASHES ANOTHER RECORD! Another race, another CASTER SEMENYA greatest-of-all-time moment. The South African track star smashed a 35-year record during the Liquid Telecom Athletix Grand Prix meeting at Tuks Stadium in Pretoria. She ran to victory in 2:35:44, beating Ilze Wicksell’s 1983 record by almost two seconds. Ugandans Winnie Nanyondo and Halimah Nakaayi finished second and third respectively. “That was a good race for me. I know where I am in my training now and I am on track for what I want to achieve,” Semenya said.SA sprinter Akani Simbine also did well with a 10:05-second win in the men’s 100m race. “I made sure I focused on the first 60m and I executed that well,” Simbine said after the race. JOBODWANA STEALS THE SHOW ANASO JOBODWANA not only…

THE first thing she did when she got home was book a facial to soothe her sunburnt skin, yet TUMI VOSTER has no regrets about her time in the idyllic Maldives where the latest season of Tropika Island of Treasure was filmed. We asked the 5FM DJ, who was the first celebrity to be booted from the island, for a countdown on her time there. She also reveals who she thinks will take the money home. 5 THINGS THE SHOW TAUGHT ME . . . People show their true colours when R1 million is up for grabs Money can’t change who I truly am. I have good mental and physical strength I’m open to new challenges It’s amazing how far I can push myself when I put my mind to…

PROPS to local funnyman Yaseen Barnes, who called it last year on his Twitter account: “Rihanna is wasting her time if she doesn’t come out with an underwear line and call it Penty.” Now, after storming the beauty industry with Fenty Beauty last year and her sportswear collabs with Puma, the singer is in fact working with TechStyle Fashion Group on a lingerie line. No date has been set for its launch yet, so no word if our favourite bad girl is going to call her upcoming underwear line Penty – but Yaseen should so have his people get in touch with RIRI’s people.…

DRUM readers shared their thoughts on this. She must buy some flour and bake herself that man. ASHLEY NNDWA MUNYEMBANI She must contact advanced alien civilisations to help her to create the man of her dreams using their advanced genetics technology. TEBOHO METSING Good luck, my sister, and we’ll wait and see how long that relationship will last if you ever get that man. EPHRAIM MATHOBELA She just described Robert Marawa . . . I used to love them together. FAITH COSTA MACAB I did like her that time she was with Robert [Marawa] but now I don’t care what she’s doing or what she wants. She’s in the same WhatsApp group as Zahara. NTOMBEKHAYA OCTAVIA MVINJELWA These are boyfriend qualities. THAMI BIKITSHA Pearl Thusi shared the qualities she wants…

‘I’m not looking to be my father – I love what I do but I can never compete with him’ IT SEEMS like just the other day his son was following him into his home studio, eager to hang out with his famous dad and learn all about his work. Now his kid is a musician in his own right with a funky stage name and dreams of making it big in the music business – just like his Pops, as he calls him. It’s clear the apple didn’t fall far from the tree with this one. Junior Khathi – aka Tank the Rockstar – has been compiling music material for the past year, has performed live in Mzansi and Swaziland and has plenty of other gigs lined up. With…

PREPARING an Easter spread can be costly, but you don’t have to miss out. We put a local twist on a few well-loved recipes for a family celebration that won’t break with tradition or the bank. LENTIL SALAD The Bible mentions lentils so they seem fitting for Easter. They’re also affordable. The pickled ginger gives the salad a special zing. Keep costs down by making your own. SERVES 6 PREPARATION: 15 MIN DRESSING 60ml (¼c) oil 45ml (3T) apple cider vinegar juice and grated zest of 2 lemons 30ml (2T) honey or sugar dash of soy sauce (optional) 2 cloves garlic, crushed SALAD 500ml (2c) cooked lentils 125ml (½c) each roughly chopped fresh parsley and coriander 125ml (½c) pickled ginger, finely chopped 6 nectarines, prunes or dried pears, cut into…

YOU know the warning signs – the water in the sink takes a little longer to drain, or you start to notice water pooling around your feet in the shower. Then there’s the unpleasant odour that greets you every time you walk into your home. These things are a sure sign you’ll soon be faced with a clogged drain. So you take action and remove the excess grime and gunk that’s built up around the opening of the drain – but nothing happens. Here are a few quick and easy ways to unclog the drains in your home without having to call in a plumber. 1 Take a wire coat hanger and turn it into a drain snake by straightening it out as best you can. Bend one end to…

1 WHY CLAIMS FAIL The obvious ones – lying, driving under the influence of an illegal substance and driving without a licence – aren’t always an issue as most people know when they’re in the wrong. But there are other things that can cause your claim to be rejected. In some cases car insurers can decide not to pay out at all or pay out only partially. ▶ You’ve been driving illegally. If your driver’s licence has expired you’re on the road illegally and the insurer can refuse to pay out even if a crash wasn’t your fault. ▶ Your vehicle isn’t roadworthy. Worn tyres could be your downfall because they’re dangerous as well as illegal. ▶ You failed to keep up your car maintenance. Mechanical faults caused by negligent…

ON LEAVING GREY’S “When I left I made two Instagram posts – one for the general fans of the show and general fans of Shondaland, and a separate post specifically for the ones who look like me. I’ve always known the importance of my being on that show and my face being on TV – what that means to people who look like me,” Jerrika Hinton said. HAPPY PLACES Jerrika is fascinated with trees and her Instagram account is peppered with pics of them. “I’m a free spirit and when something calls to me, I go, ‘Okay, yes!’ I like to go out to the desert often because it’s where I find clarity. I’ve done it [climbed trees] since I was a kid.” DVDS AMERICAN MADE *** THRILLER. 112 MIN.…

Knucklebone (Pan Macmillan, R260*) is a crime thriller unlike any you’ve read before. Set in Johannesburg it’s the story of a housebreaking gone wrong – with sangomas, witches, tokoloshes and animal poaching in the mix. DRUM’s Pam Magwaza quizzed author Nechama Brodie, a veteran journalist and non-fiction author, about the inspiration behind her mesmerising debut. Why the title Knucklebone? The title refers to the bones sometimes used by sangomas for divination (often the knucklebones of a sheep), but also to human knucklebones – like on a fist. I have a second dan (black belt) in karate. If you make a fist to punch someone it’s important you land your punch on the right part of the fist – the two larger knucklebones on your index and middle finger. How did…

SHE describes herself as a “tomboy action Barbie”, and by the looks of things she’s right on the mark. Her long dark locks extend down her back and her face – from long lashes to luscious lips – is pretty near picture-perfect. The tomboy side is evident in her grey sports vest, black leggings and sneakers and it’s not hard to see why Nicole Bes-sick can relate to her character in e.tv’s Broken Vows, one of the hottest shows on TV right now. Chloe is athletic, rebellious, mischievous and complicated and it’s a role that suits the 23-year-old actress down to the ground. “Chloe doesn’t wear make-up, so let’s start there with our differences,” Nicole says. “But we’re very similar – she’s the part of me I don’t show very…

HOW cute is singer LLOYD CELE’s son? And at just seven months old the little tot is already a pro at posing for selfies! “This boy loves the camera, just like his mom,” Lloyd captioned a picture of himself and KINGSLEY on Instagram. He also posted a picture of his son sporting an impressive ‘fro that brings to mind singer Bruno Mars’ retro quiff. Lloyd and his wife JANICE, who’ve just celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary, are also parents to LEVI (9) and ZOEY (6).…

‘Since I feel partly responsible for breaking your retainer let me know if I can replace them’ MICHAEL B JORDAN BLACK Panther’s villain Erik Killmonger may have failed to conquer Wakanda, and the world, but he still has the power to destroy, um, dental hardware! An orthodontist shared the amusing story of a fan who got so excited when Michael B Jordan removed his shirt in the hit film that she broke her retainer. Yep, she clenched her jaws so hard at the magnificent sight that she snapped the metal part of the dental appliance. The patient, Sophia Robb, came across the post once it made its way to Twitter – and then Killmonger himself stepped into the excitement, offering to replace her retainer. Michael B tweeted, “@pixyrue since I…

MARRIAGE veteran WILL SMITH – he and wife JADA PINKETT celebrated their 20th anniversary this year – is generously sharing love lessons with fans on Instagram. And the biggest one is that the pursuit of happiness isn’t found in what your partner can do for you but what you can do for yourself to better your relationship. “You can’t make a person happy. You can make them smile, feel good or laugh, but whether or not a person is happy totally and utterly [is] out of your control.” In the Insta video Big Willy explains that once he and Jada married they “realised that we were two completely separate people on two individual journeys and that we were choosing to walk separate journeys, together”. They realised they were each responsible…

FORBES have released their list of hip-hop’s wealthiest artists for 2018 and in top spot, taking over the crown from last year’s winner DIDDY, is JAY-Z! Along with DR DRE in the number three spot, the trio are not just the highest earning hip-hop artists in the world, they’re also the wealthiest American musicians in any genre. 1 JAY-Z $900 million (over R106 billion) It’s the first time Hova (48) has topped the list and it’s largely thanks to his shares in Armand de Brignac Champagne and D’Ussé cognac, as well as his stakes in entertainment company Roc Nation and streaming service Tidal. 2 DIDDY $825 million (over R97,7 billion) He held the number one spot since Forbes began tracking hip-hop artists’ wealth in 2011, but Diddy (48) slipped a…