Innholdsfortegnelse for 29-Mar-18 i Drum English

BEHIND THE DISGUISE THE times we’re living in are truly terrifying. Places we used to feel safe in have become a hub of crime and men of the cloth have proven to be wolves in sheep’s clothing. It seems a week can’t go by without another pastor being accused of abusing congregants financially, physically and emotionally. Places of prayer have been turned into money-making businesses by fake pastors who stop at nothing to get what they want. Nana Masheya is the latest person to come forward with allegations against a church leader. She speaks candidly about what she saw and did at the “prophet’s” bidding – and it makes for shocking reading (see page 18). On a positive note, get to know Tsonga rapper Sho Madjozi, whose resolve pushed her…

AS one of Mzansi’s leading comedians she’s used to making people laugh and seeing the lighter side of the most serious subjects. But after the drama she endured last year Tumi Morake was left battered and bruised – both in body and soul. A backlash from the public after an on-air discussion with her co-host, a head-on collision that could have wiped out her family and some ugly name-calling on social media took their toll on the queen of stand-up comedy. It forced her to take stock of her life, get out of the fast lane and devote herself to her loved ones. Tumi (36) recently hung up her mic after seven months on Jacaranda FM and is looking forward to the next chapter. “I’ve overworked myself and didn’t make…

PORK TROTTER STEW SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 1-2 HR 500g pork trotters, sliced 250-300g pork stewing meat or shanks salt and freshly ground pepper 15ml (1T) oil 1 onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 bay leaves 1 litre (4c) chicken or vegetable stock 250g butternut, cubed 1 can (410g) brown lentils, drained 2 chillies, chopped (optional) handful of fresh coriander, chopped TO SERVE 4-6 rotis extra coriander (optional) 1 Season all the meat well with salt and pepper. 2 Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and brown the meat. Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves and stock and bring to the boil. Secure the lid of the cooker and cook under pressure for 1-2 hours or until the meat is tender. 3 Remove the lid and…

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SET just 70km south of Kimberley, the Mokala National Park is the perfect getaway if you’re looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The idyllic retreat offers a relaxing breakaway, with an array of outdoor activities for the adventurous at heart. If summer is your season, then visiting Mokala during the warmer months would be perfect for you – just be sure to carry your sunscreen and a hat because some days can be scorchers. A stretch of gravel road leads you to Mokala’s entrance gates. In true Northern Cape style, a friendly guard will direct you on to the reception and accommodation area at the Mosu Lodge, where we have the opportunity to experience all the sights and sounds during an unforgettable two-night stay.…

SHE once had dreams of working for the African Union and even went to Senegal for a while to polish up her French. But after numerous rejections and years of trying to find her passion she finally found her calling at home – and her growing fan base is delighted she did. Sho Madjozi (real name Maya Wegerif) is dazzling South Africans and followers abroad with her funky Tsonga rap and her signature plaited hair and colourful traditional wear. Her success in the field has led to many other things too, including a role in the popular show Isithembiso. We met up with this first lady of Tsonga hip-hop at her home in Joburg to find out more about her. THE BEGINNING Two years ago the Limpopo-born artist was still…

HE SHOULD have been on top of the world. An 11-wicket haul, man of the match and back at the top of the Test bowling rankings. Things don’t get much better than that. But in the aftermath of the second Test against Australia, Kagiso Rabada’s cracking performance was largely forgotten – instead everybody’s been talking about his fiery temper and a certain shouldering incident. The Aussies cried foul after a pumped-up KG bumped into skipper Steve Smith after taking his wicket in the thrilling Port Elizabeth encounter. The incident was caught on camera – and match authorities didn’t waste time slapping the 22-year-old fast-bowling sensation with a two-match ban. Rabada appealed, hoping to be allowed to play in the third Test at Newlands. By the time of going to print…

SHE’S making waves as the young rebel who refuses to be silenced and roll over when her family members become casualties of greed in The River. And fans of the popular 1Magic telenova can’t get enough of Itumeleng Mokoena’s feisty character – played to perfection by talented newcomer LARONA MOAGI. We caught up with the 21-year-old and discovered these five things you probably didn’t know about her. 1 THIS IS HER FIRST BIG TV ROLE “I found out about the auditions last year, and because I’ve always had a passion for the dramatic arts – I did drama in high school – I decided to try out for it. To prepare for the role I did some research and watched movies that have similar characters and tuned into that energy.…

‘He took all my f***ing clothes’ SHIA LaBEOUF SHIA LaBEOUF, the once-promising actor whose strange behaviour has seen him stumble off the A-list headfirst into infamy, has no shortage of colourful stories – or fans. It turns out one of his followers is KANYE WEST – and in an out-take from No More Parties in LA Yeezy even raps, “I wish I dressed as fresh as Shia LaBeouf.” Apparently the pair met at Shia’s house two years ago to discuss an art collab and in an interview with Esquire the actor revealed Yeezy asked him to give up some of his clothes for a pop-up shop. “I’m like, ‘Go for it, my guy. Take everything you want’. And he did,” Shia told the magazine. “He took all my f***ing clothes.”…

‘If I had anything more to reveal it would have happened a long time ago’ LISA BONET FORMER The Cosby Show star LISA BONET, who played the eldest daughter of BILL COSBY’s character on the long-running sitcom (RIGHT), has said she often sensed a negative vibe from her once-beloved co-star. “There was just energy. And that type of sinister, shadow energy cannot be concealed,” she told Porter magazine. The 80-year-old comedian is set to return to court for a retrial on charges that he drugged and sexually assaulted Andrea Constand in 2004. Andrea is just one of dozens of women who have accused Cosby of sexual misconduct dating back years. Lisa’s daughter, actress Zoë Kravitz (29), previously told The Guardian that while her mom “had kept quiet” about the scandal,…

MOST people despair when they’re rejected after an interview with a prospective employer. Don’t let failure paralyse your thinking. Instead you should use rejection to fuel your passion to come back and convince them – or other employers – that you’re suitable for that particular job. Don’t let one failed interview knock you down. Keep believing in yourself and never give up. What you believe in shouldn’t be stopped by difficult times. Be strong because whatever happens in your life doesn’t mean you don’t deserve success. Fight for what belongs to you until you prosper and remember that confidence is key. VINCENT SOKANA, 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…

FOR years she was the church leader’s right-hand woman, helping him run the church hundreds of congregants flocked to every week. But Nana Masheya claims she witnessed and was subjected to so much abuse she could no longer keep quiet – and the lid has been lifted on yet another scandal involving a holy man in Mzansi. Not only does Nana claim to be a victim of abuse, she says she was also used by the self-styled “prophet” to lure female congregants for sex under the pretence of prayer and counselling sessions – for which the women had to pay. And devotees who hoped that the church-supplied holy water and anointed oils would improve their lot in life were also disappointed to discover they were really just paying for supermarket…

WHY WHOLEGRAIN? It's packed with goodness because it contains plenty of fibre – which promotes digestion – minerals and B vitamins, starch, protein and good fats. Wholegrain foods are close to their nature state because they're hardly processed or changed at all and so still contain all three layers – the bran that contains fibre and antioxidants, the endosperm that contains starch and protein, and the germ, which contains B vitamins, minerals and good fats. The best choice is whole-kernel intact grains, which haven’t been processed at all. Flour should preferably be stoneground, which doesn’t heat up during the slow grinding process or get bleached and so retains all its goodness. Look for wholegrains that are high in fibre. Refined grains have been stripped of their bran and germ, leaving…

LIGHT When you have light skin, you need a blush with a cool undertone such as a light pink or rose colour with a faint hint of purple or blue. Soft peach with a yellow undertone also works well. Dark or bright colours may be too harsh against lighter skin tones. To contour using a blush, find a neutral matte shade that’s one shade darker than your skin tone and blend along your jawline. MEDIUM Medium skin tones look good with colour, so find something bright or rich like apricot or guava with an orange undertone to add a flattering warmth. Anything too light will make the skin look washed out. Try a darker blush such as a deep tan to contour, and then go over it with a warm…

‘To handle yourself use your head; to handle others use your heart’– ELEANOR ROOSEVELT, FORMER FIRST LADY OF US I WAS RAPED AT 15 Q I’m 23 years old and was involved with a 25-year-old guy. Between July 2016 and May 2017 he went to study in America and during that time I slept with seven different guys. I honestly don’t know why I did it but I was raped when I was 15 so I’m wondering if that is what’s making me behave like this? Lately I find that I’m thinking more and more about what happened on that night. I’ve had sex with over 20 guys since, and when my boyfriend found out about it he broke up with me. Now he’s threatening to tell my dad about…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Zoe meets with Peter to hear about the Morokas. Smanga (MOOPI MOTHIBELI) is faced with a tough choice. Pam realises Michael is slowly unravelling. Fana lays into Namhla for destroying his life. Smanga realises stepping over the line is easier the second time. Wandile’s plan to fix things goes horribly wrong. SCANDAL! Someone decides to go behind their family’s back in the name of love. A young woman tries to expose a criminal but is blindsided when she hears he’s already confessed. Phindile (PRETTY NCAYIYANA) sneaks someone into the Ngema house and a neighbour walks in. A man gets concrete proof about who his real enemy is. ISIDINGO Sechaba (MOTLATSI MAFATSHE) warns Ofentse not to take his mother for granted. The Moloi land title deeds arrive. Kgothalo…

TRANSFORMERS (2007-PRESENT) Come for the giant robot-on-robot action but be sure to stick around to hear living legend and Oscar winner Sir Anthony Hopkins call Mark Wahl-berg “dude” in 2017’s The Last Knight. THE IRON GIANT (1999) A pre-Fast and Furious Vin Diesel lends his gravelly tones to this animated classic about a young boy who befriends a really big robot that nasty government agents want to capture (BELOW). X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (2014) Giant robots designed to hunt the mutant superheroes meet their match when they face the metal-manipulating might of Magneto (Michael Fassbender). DVDS IT ***** HORROR. 129 MIN. 2017. 16 HLV. In the small town of Derry seven young teens band together to battle a demonic force, Pennywise the Clown (BILL SKARSGÅRD), which emerges at 27-year…

IF I DIE BEFORE I WAKE EMILY KOCH (PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE) R369* Imagine spending almost two years in a coma hearing the pain of your loved ones as they try to make sense of the tragedy. Everyone thinking you’re in a vegetative state when you can hear and feel just about everything. That’s the story of Alex, a man who has an accident while climbing and is suffering from locked-in syndrome as his family debates withdrawing life support. However, Alex begins to suspect the accident wasn’t really an accident. The perpetrator is still out there and he isn’t the only one in danger. The novel follows the frustrations, hopes and failures Alex goes through as he tries to get everyone to notice he’s cognisant. Top of his mind is this:…

AS A child growing up in Zimbabwe she dreamt of becoming a doctor, stethoscope snaked around her neck, crisp white coat in place, all set to heal the sick. But Siphetheni Ncube’s dream was quickly dashed after the passing of her beloved grandmother, Anne Ncube. Suddenly orphaned, the young girl was forced to drop out of high school in her first year so she could help feed her younger siblings. Yet Siphetheni (40), who now works as a domestic worker in Johannesburg’s posh suburbs, is more than content with her lot in life. “God has been good to me,” she says. Siphetheni recently created a buzz on Twitter after her boss, Selimathunzi presenter Siphesihle Vazi, took to the social media site to share a copy of a book she’s written.…

SHE struggles up the stairs to her flat, feeling each step carefully before hauling herself up – a painstaking journey that leaves her exhausted. Going up and down the stairs is such an ordeal she leaves home only when she absolutely has to, preferring to spend her days in her tiny flat where she watches her favourite TV shows. Charlene Moses of Hout Bay, Cape Town, used to enjoy going out with friends and family but today her world has shrunk to these four walls. Being alone is better than being mocked, laughed at or stared at in the street, she says. Charlene has lymphatic filariasis or elephantiasis, a debilitating condition that can cause unsightly swelling in the legs, arms and genitalia (see box below right). At 125kg she’s twice…

WE ALWAYS knew THANDO MANANA was a gentle giant! The former Springbok was recently spotted at a rugby match enjoying a daddy-daughter date with his little girl, THANDOLWETHU (10). The former Bok is making up for the time he missed with his family while filming Dancing with the Stars (DWTS). Thando was recently booted off the show along with his dance partner, MICHELLE OPPENSHAW, and he may have hung up his dancing shoes but Thando says he’s become a huge fan of DWTS – and of dance. Thando recaps his time on the hit TV show. I lost . . . 14kg over eight weeks of very intense dance lessons! When I first entered the competition . . . I didn’t know what to expect. But after doing some research…

CARDI B may have denied she’s having a baby but that hasn’t stopped the speculation – or sources close to her weighing in on the matter. According to insiders, the Bartier Cardi hitmaker is due to give birth in July. Cardi B – whose real name is Belcalis Almanzar – is engaged to rapper OFFSET from Migos and if she’s expecting she’ll be nearly seven months pregnant when she performs next month at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, TMZ reports. The 25-year-old rapper is reportedly going to be working until she pops – her debut album drops this year and she’s touring with Bruno Mars, her Finesse collaborator, in September. That’s just two months after she has the baby. But the big question is: with aliases like Cardi…

 NICK GORDON, the former boyfriend of the late BOBBI KRISTINA BROWN, is in trouble with the law again. ‘She’s a very angry person! She has bipolar disorder. This girl is very abusive’ NICK GORDON ON HIS CURRENT GIRLFRIEND, LAURA LEAL He was arrested on a charge of domestic violence involving his current girlfriend, Laura Leal – his second such arrest in the past year. Police said Gordon was arrested on a charge of “battery – touch or strike”, and is set to appear in court on 6 April. He faced a similar charge in June last year but Laura refused to proceed with the case. TMZ reports he allegedly hit Laura in the face several times while they drove home from a bar. He also allegedly pulled her hair and…

‘I knew this song would have y’all talking’ BOW WOW HAVING disembarked from the private plane he was never in to beefing with CHRIS BROWN over a fight they never had, it seems BOW WOW is deep in his private Tyrese Gibson-style meltdown moment . . . or something. On his new track, Drunk Off Ciroc, Bow raps about his relationship with Breezy and how he desperately wants to mend the rift between them: “It kill me when we in public and we ain’t speaking to each other/ This sh*t crazy/ Oh my fault, Brown, this sh*t brazy/ We grown men, let’s turn this sh*t around.” Like the rest of everyone who cared enough to examine the lyrics, the Privacy hitmaker was mystified and posted a message on social media…

Marah Louw quit The Queen claiming the show’s producers, Ferguson Films, treated her “like trash”. Co-producer Connie Ferguson has denied the allegation. DRUM readers weighed in on the drama. Marah did nothing for the show anyway . . . Let’s move on now. KHOLIWE MTSHALI Continue to work hard for your legacy, Connie. Some people are just not grateful. No one wanted to work with her [Marah]. MARCIA MADONSELA Let [Marah] start her own shows as she’s the older one . . . MANTSEBO MPITI I wonder who’s telling the truth here, but Marah should be the one doing the hiring – she has nearly 50 years in the industry. She must be the bigger person about this and let the kids do what they want with their company. VUYI…

WHAT’S COOKIN’? The key to an effortless look is subtlety. Balance metallics with finishes like cement and wood and remember metals are diverse so don’t be afraid to mix them up. Different textures and finishes of the same metals – polished, matte, brushed or hammered – add style to a room. Metallic kitchenware that’s both functional and decorative deserves to be seen – think floating shelves. Black cupboards and dark grey worktops will ensure mixed metal pieces get the attention they deserve. Add plants or herbs for a bit of calming green to ground the look. BATHROOM SPLENDOUR A few silver, gold and dusty pink items will add warmth to your bathroom. Dark textured tiles will offset cooler silver shades, and a blend of warm and cool tones – from…

HOURGLASS STYLE GOALS Highlight your natural curves to balance your upper and lower body Flaunt your well-defined waist GO FOR Scoop, sweetheart, halter and V necklines Wrap tops and dresses Full-circle, A-line, knee-length and pencil skirts Peplum tops, dresses and skirts Body-conscious frocks RECTANGLE STYLE GOALS Create the illusion of curves and add definition to the waist Flaunt your lean arms and legs GO FOR Off-the-shoulder, scoop, round and open necklines Collared tops and dresses embellished with ruffles and/or bows Bias-cut dresses, skirts and shift tunics This funky wrap dress has a preppy feel. Pair it with cool white sneakers for a comfy-yet-casual look. PEAR STYLE GOALS Enhance your waistline and arms and add volume to your shoulders and upper body for a balanced silhouette Avoid pieces that draw attention…

AS MUCH as you may be in love right now, it’s a fact that some romances end badly – and some people find themselves left with a mountain of debt. There’s also the danger of wanting to give your kids the very best, even though you can’t afford it. Here are five debt traps to look out for when it comes to loved ones – and how to avoid them. 1 SIGNING SURETY This is when your partner borrows money – whether a cash or home loan – and you agree in writing to be their guarantor. That means if they default on the loan you’re responsible for the unpaid debt. And you remain responsible, even if the relationship ends. Your name is on the contract and if the other…

SOUP-ER While having supper with his family a boy asks his father, “Dad, are bugs good to eat?” “That’s disgusting,” his dad replies. “Don’t talk about things like that at the dinner table.” After dinner the father says, “Now, son, what did you want to ask me earlier?” “Oh, nothing,” the boy says. “There was a bug in your soup but it’s gone now.” TEATIME A father is impressed when his three-year-old daughter offers to bring him a cup of tea while his wife is out shopping. When his wife arrives home her husband says, “Watch this!” The little girl serves her dad tea again. “Thanks, dear,” he says, before taking a sip. Then the wife says to him, “Did it occur to you that the only place she can…

SEVEN WONDERS In 1997 US TV station CNN compiled a list of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World: Victoria Falls Grand Canyon Mount Everest Northern lights Great Barrier Reef Bay of Rio de Janeiro ParÍcutin volcano VICTORIA FALLS, ZAMBIA AND ZIMBABWE Victoria Falls is situated in the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It’s neither the widest nor highest waterfall in the world (see box far right), but it’s called the largest because it takes up the most space if you multiply the maximum height (108m) by the breadth (about 1 700m). But this is only in the rainy season, from February to May, when the Zambezi is in flood. In the dry season the waterfall is much smaller. The waterfall was named by British explorer David Livingstone, who…

THE Soul Brothers, Mzansi’s kings of mbaqanga, ought by now to have been a footnote in our musical history – their memorable hits reserved for nostalgic Sunday afternoons. After all, only one member of the original band is still with us: Moses Ngwenya (60). But there’s plenty of life left in Moses yet – and in the group he’s refused to allow to slip off into oblivion. After David Mason-do, the lead singer, died in 2015 Moses saw it not as the end of an era and the death of mbaqanga but a new beginning. He recruited new band members – including David’s son, Sphamandla, as well as Thokozani Hadebe, Thami Xulu and Sibusiso Duma – and the band is now set to tour the country. They also feature in…

SEMENYA’S WINNING STREAK It’s turning out to be quite a year already for CASTER SEMENYA. Not only did she recently graduate with a diploma in sports science at North-West University in Potchefstroom, she continues to dominate on the track. The fleet-footed 27-year-old ran her fastest time on South African soil in the 800m at the SA Track and Field Championships at Tuks Stadium recently. She crossed the line in 1:57:80, beating Gena Lofstrand (2:05:82) and Lee-Anne Blake (2:07:73). After the race Semenya said she hoped to continue her momentum and take it to the next tournament in Paarl, Western Cape. “I work very hard to be consistent,” she said. “I’ve been running the 800m for almost a decade and I think I am more mature.” BREAKING WAYDE’S RECORD It was…

IT WAS good to see CLAIRE MAWISA letting her luscious long locks down recently. The Carte Blanche presenter looked completely relaxed while on holiday with her girlfriends in Thailand. From shopping up a storm at the island’s many markets to swimming in the crystal-blue sea, Claire and her squad certainly had fun in the sun.…

FEW celebrity couples have been together as long as OPRAH WINFREY (64) and her bae, STEDMAN GRAHAM (67). The pair have been an item for more than 30 years. Their secret? Keeping things on the down-low. The media mogul told actress Gwyneth Paltrow on the first episode of her Goop podcast that she and Stedman rarely attend public events together because it always leads to drama. “I stopped making as many public appearances with Stedman because I realised every time there’s a new photograph there’s a new story,” O said. The businessman and talk-show host met at a 1986 charity event and rumours of proposals or a wedding have swirled since, but O has stated they’ll never walk down the aisle. Enjoy our look back at the couple over the…

IF YOU haven’t been keeping up with the Kardashian/Jenners you may be unaware KENDALL JENNER is definitely not gay. It turns out rumours about her sexuality are a consequence of being one of the only members of her famous family who isn’t particularly big on PDAs. Or she’s the only one who hasn’t been able to get her 15 minutes in the limelight this month. Speaking to Vogue magazine, she says the gossip about her being gay is a result of her not being as keen to display her latest bae as her sisters are. “I don’t think I have a bisexual or gay bone in my body, but I don’t know! Who knows? I’m all down for experience. I think it’s because I’m not like all my other sisters…