Innholdsfortegnelse for 19-Apr-18 i Drum English

OUR WONDER WOMAN THERE aren’t words to describe how we feel about losing a woman who played such an important role in our liberation. A woman who sacrificed a lot for the citizens of this nation, and lost a great deal because she wanted to give so much. Yes, she was flawed – but what else do we expect if we consider the life she had to lead? Harassed, tortured and brutalised by the apartheid regime – yet never breaking or bowing down to those who wanted to bring her to her knees. Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela-Mandela left a legacy that will linger on in the memories of those who knew her and the hearts of those who loved her. It will exist in the everyday freedoms we enjoy as…

HER first name translates into “she who must endure trials” – and that was certainly true for one of South Africa’s fiercest freedom fighters. In her lifetime Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela-Mandela endured trials most ordinary citizens couldn’t comprehend, including being torn from her husband and little children and being left in solitary confinement for six months because she fought for the liberation of our people. No amount of harassment or police brutality would break her spirit and it was her fearlessness that will ensure her legacy lives on long after she drew her last breath at the age of 81. The nation was left reeling when Mam’ Winnie passed away on Easter Monday at Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg. It was the end of the road for the larger-than-life woman who…

MATURE CHEDDAR MACARONI WITH BACON Mature Cheddar cheese has a much stronger flavour than regular Cheddar. That’s what gives this dish its great, rich flavour. SERVES 6-8 PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 45 MIN 500g macaroni 200g streaky bacon, diced 30ml (2T) butter 45ml (3T) flour 500ml (2c) milk 250ml (1c) cream 500ml (2c) grated mature Cheddar salt and freshly ground pepper 250ml (1c) grated Mozzarella Preheat the oven to 200°C. Grease a medium-size ovenproof dish with non-stick spray. 1 Cook the macaroni until just done, drain and set aside. 2 Heat a large pan and fry the bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside. 3 Melt the butter in the same pan. Reduce the heat and gradually add the flour. Mix well and gradually pour in the…

Our model is Aphiwe Ngoma (20) from Cape Town, winner of WeCan24’s DRUM photoshoot competition for organising a shoot in her area. She recently graduated and is doing her job training at a modelling agency, and wants to be a fashion stylist. Educational digital network WeCan24 empowers young people to share their stories. To find out more, visit wecan24.co.za STOCKISTS COTTON ON 011-784-0218; FALKE FALKE.CO.ZA; MRP 0800-212-535; SPREE.CO.ZA; WOOLWORTHS 0860-022-002 WE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PROVIDE ACCURATE PRICES, BUT MISTAKES MAY OCCUR. DRUM AND THE SUPPLIERS DO NOT BIND THEMSELVES TO THE PRICES PRINTED HERE.…

MARTINI OR COCKTAIL Yo u must have seen James Bond lounging by the bar with this glass in hand – the spy’s favourite drink is served in this long-stemmed beauty. These days a number of other cocktails are served in it too – à la the Sex and the City girls with their pink cosmopolitans. The long stem prevents your hands from warming your drink. WINE Know your red from your white. A red wine glass has a wider brim and larger bowl, which enhances aroma and flavour. A white wine glass is more U-shaped, helping your drink stay cooler for longer as well as allowing the aroma to be released. TUMBLER Short and with a thick base, the tumbler is traditionally used to serve whisky. The wide brim makes…

The next time you think of buying a “buddy” Coke to wash down your lunch, be prepared to spend R1,15 more for the drink. As of 1 April South African consumers have been coughing up about 10% more for a 440ml can. It’s not cheaper to choose a different brand of fizzy drink either – government has slapped a special “health promotion levy” on all sugary drinks, which is expected to generate around R2 billion in tax revenue. The so-called “sugar tax” is part of health minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s plan to curb the country’s alarming rate of obesity, and the deadly illnesses linked to it. With this levy the first 4 grams of sugar per 100ml are exempt. Thereafter, a tax of 2,1 cents per gram of sugar is levied,…

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GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Lucy has to think fast to keep Fana away from his flat. Lesedi pulls a knife on Jason. The hostage situation gets out of hand. Mazwi (MUSA NGEMA) sneaks past the police. Getty blurts out the truth about Bra Pops’ death. Pam punches a guy in the face. Skhalo’s ready to kill to avenge his father’s death. Zoe is mugged. ISIDINGO Nina is shocked by a declaration of love. Sibiya walks in on Gatanga and Morongwa hugging. Benjamin gets cocky with a board member but Sechaba (MOTLATSI MAFATSHE) calls him out for it. Morongwa feels the pressure on her first day at the hotel. Benjamin and Lincoln continue to play each other and manage to help Kgothalo in the process. SCANDAL! Quinton (BRIGHTON NGOMA) lies to a…

1 What is the common name of the larynx? A. Tongue B. Voice box C. Eye socket D. Hair follicle 2 Actor Hamilton Dlamini stars in . . .? A. Five Fighters B. Five Fingers for Marseilles C. Five Fingers D. Firefighters for Marseilles 3 What colour is associated with breast cancer awareness? A. Red B. Blue C. Pink D. Purple 4 What horoscope sign is a crab? A. Cancer B. Libra C. Aries D. Virgo 5 The late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s daughters are . . .? A. Zintle & Zodwa B. Zindzi & Zenani C. Zanele & Zama D. Zodwa & Zenani 6 Which local DJ recently came under fire for a gig in Israel? A. Sketchy Bongo B. Black Coffee C. Nasty C D. Okmalumkoolkat 7 Egyptian president .…

THE thwack of a cricket ball being hit for a six or a soccer ball thudding into the back of the net . . . They’re electrifying moments guaranteed to send sports fans into orbit – and it’s even more special when it’s a talented newcomer who’s making everyone cheer while grabbing the opportunity to shine. While it’s sadto see old legends bow out, the magic of sport is that there’s always new blood coming through the ranks to shake things up and delight fans. Here are a few budding SA stars who are getting noticed in the world of cricket, soccer, athletics, swimming and rugby. Akani has won SA’s first-ever 100m Commonwealth Games gold medal AKANI SIMBINE (Athletics) Age 24 Personal best times 100m – 9,89s (18 July 2016,…

1999 Hova and Beyoncé met when the former Destiny’s Child singer (now 36) was 18 years old. They started dating about 18 months later. 2002 They soon collaborate on each other’s tracks: on Jay-Z’s ‘03 Bonnie & Clyde and in Bey’s Crazy in Love video in 2003. 2004 They go public with their relationship on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards. 2008 They tie the knot in a super-secret ceremony on 4 April in Hova’s Manhattan penthouse in New York City. 2011 In August Bey reveals she’s pregnant at the MTV Video Music Awards, and gives birth to daughter Blue Ivy Carter in January 2012. 2014 The infamous elevator fight takes place in May at the Met Gala. Jay-Z’s sister-in-law, Solange, is seen attacking the rapper in…

DREAM of a world where women can believe in their own capabilities. A world where women realise just how much power they possess. A world where young women realise they don’t need to sleep with older men for the sake of money. Today I challenge each and every woman to take a stand and take back their power. To use each and every cent they get to empower themselves because expensive weaves, clothes and shoes will always be there but time and opportunities won’t. Be wise, women! CHRISTINA NKOALE, J 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 made SA women believe in who they are and made traditional wear acceptable’– DESIGNER SONWABILE NDAMASE DOEK DIARIES…

SHE’S never been one to shy away from the spotlight – from hosting a TV show as a teenager to showcasing her self-funded fashion line at the prestigious New York Fashion Week (NYFW) before she hit 30. And now that she’s reached the big 3-0, it seems there’s no stopping Nandi Madida from blazing a trail. The TV personality, model, singer, fashion designer and businesswoman has just added another title to her long list of achievements: executive producer. Nandi’s delighted to be working behind the scenes for BET’s new talent-finding fashion TV show, Made in Africa. This is the latest in her fashion-focused ambition. Her first big step into the international spotlight at NYFW to debut her clothing line, Colour, was two years in the making. In 2016 Nandi approached…

EVEN though Day Zero has been postponed in Cape Town, large parts of South Africa are still in the grip of a drought. We show you how to make mouthwatering meals with alternative solutions. As an added bonus, almost everything is cooked in one pot so there’s less washing up as well. MUSSELS WITH CHORIZO Wine and tomatoes provide the moisture in this recipe and it’s a one-pot wonder. Mussels are among the most affordable seafoods, and frozen mussels are widely available. Fresh bread is scrumptious with this dish. SERVES 4-5 CLEANING: 40 MIN PREPARATION: 5 MIN COOKING: 15 MIN 45ml (3T) olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 chorizo sausage, sliced (or 200g chopped shoulder bacon) pinch of dried chilli flakes 500ml (2c) white wine…

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FATTY boom boom, sdudla, stufuluza . . . they’ve heard it all before – but for a growing number of fuller-figured women, fitness doesn’t mean you can’t be overweight. Many of us see fat and obese people as prime candidates for heart disease and diabetes. These two killer diseases have reached such alarming rates in South Africa that the government has introduced a sugar tax to curb our sweet tooth (turn over to learn more). But enough of the labels – being fat or fuller-figured doesn’t mean you can’t be fit insists Noxolo Mchunu (23), founder of online group Fat and Ugly. She started the group in 2016 with the purpose of discarding stereotypes that curvier women are unfit and unattractive. “Unfortunately our society hasn’t accepted that there are people…

AT YOUR DESK . . . Whether you’re hitting the books for an upcoming exam or watching a movie on your tablet, this easy-to-make wire-hanger bookstand guarantees convenience. IN THE KITCHEN . . . This handy clip hanger keeps your recipe book in place (and clean) as you cook up a storm. Bend an old wire hanger to create a cute pot-lid holder. You can even hook a few more hangers together for all your lids and keep them from cluttering up the kitchen. IN YOUR WARDROBE . . . Do your sweatshirts, jerseys and T-shirts keep sliding off their plastic hangers? Use a hot-glue gun to place little blobs along the top of the hanger, let the glue dry and voilà – the drops of hardened glue ensure slippery…

IF YOU enter into any kind of financial transaction – from cellphone contracts to clothing accounts, renting a property to opening a bank account – you need to comply with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (Fica). This means you have to supply certain documents reflecting your personal information. It sounds like a schlep, but the law exists for a good reason. Fica was introduced in 2003 to combat financial crimes and corruption and bring South Africa in line with similar laws in other countries. All financial transactions now leave a paper trail that can be followed. WHAT DO YOU NEED? Fica requirements of financial institutions used to vary greatly, which was confusing. But companies and regulators have worked hard over the past few years to achieve consistency. Now you just…

ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL BY SARAH VAUGHAN (SIMON & SCHUSTER) R375* James Whitehouse has always been the golden boy. Handsome, charming, privileged and well-connected. He has a beautiful wife, Sophie, and is a member of parliament, thanks to his charisma and close friendship with the prime minister. But everything is thrown into jeopardy when newspapers reveal James has been having an affair with his 28-year-old aide, Olivia. His wife and the prime minister stick by him – but all hell breaks loose when Olivia accuses James of rape. As it all plays out in court you’ll find yourself feeling torn. Was it really rape or is Olivia just trying to take revenge because James broke up with her? There are so many levels of complexity to this story – nothing…

HE’S one of the most famous magicians in the world and can perform jaw-dropping feats that defy logic and hold audiences spellbound. But Dynamo is now tackling a challenge that will take more than a wave of a magic wand and a dazzling trick to fix. The English magician, whose real name is Steven Frayne, is virtually unrecognisable these days from the skinny guy who burst onto the magic scene a few years ago. His ability to appear as though he can walk on water, turn snow into diamonds and make paper butterflies come to life has made him hugely popular – and his shows are all sell-outs. Yet over the past eight months he’s been so crippled with pain he can barely shuffle a deck of cards. Now fans…

WANT to ease the pain of the VAT increase? Who doesn’t! Dipping into the basket of products that are exempt from the tax could help your household budget go further during these trying times. We asked food editor Carmen Niehaus for some tips and recipes using items from the VAT-free list to give you an idea of how creative you can get for less. IN THE VAT-EXEMPT BASKET Brown bread Maize meal Samp Mealie rice Dried mealies Dried beans Lentils Pilchards/South African sardines in tins Milk powder Dairy powder blend Rice Vegetables Fruit Vegetable oil Cultured milk Brown wheaten meal Eggs Legumes and pulses PILCHARD MOUSSAKA SERVES 6 PREPARATION: 40 MIN COOKING: 40-45 MIN 4 potatoes salt 2 brinjals, sliced paprika or cayenne pepper vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 4…

JEAN-LUC DU PREEZ (Rugby) The Sharks loose forward made a big impact as a Springbok in 2017. Fans are keen to see him in the Bok starting 15 more often – and with his twin brother, Dan, who got his first chance to play last year on SA’s European tour while Jean-Luc (22) was sidelined recovering from an injury. Their elder brother, Robert (24), is also in the Bok sights. The former Province star now plays as a fly half for the Sharks. KIRSTEN MCCANN (Rowing) The 29-year-old won the single sculls event at the world rowing championships in America in October, becoming the first SA female world champion in rowing. BIANCA ZOONEKYND (Gymnastics) The tumbling and trampoline star won gold at the world trampoline championships in Bulgaria last year.…

KOMPHELA WON’T GO Kaizer Chiefs coach STEVE KOMPHELA isn’t going to go gently into the night. He’s again come under fire after the team’s latest defeat, with fans calling for him to resign. But he isn’t a quitter, he said after the game against Chippa United. “I can’t run away and I’m not the kind of guy who runs away from responsibility. If you are a proud person, sacrifice and responsibility are the next logical components you have to embrace,” he said. He would be brave and face it, Kick Off reported. “If I ran away, what would happen to the players? My responsibility is to see to it that I own up and help the players, protect the players, and see to it that things get stable. “We’ll have…

THEY always step out in style but it’s their smooth chocolate skin and buffed bods that really catch the eye. It’s no surprise model and actor UNATHI PLATYI, singer and actor NICHOLAS “NICK SOUL” NKUNA and TV presenter KAT SINIVASAN spend a lot of time perfecting their good looks. The hunky trio reveal they indulge in regular manis, pedis and facials as part of their skincare routines. The guys, who are also new ambassadors for aesthetics centre Best Body Skin, dish on their metrosexual grooming habits. UNATHI PLATYI The 27-year-old Keeping Score actor and model thought a “wash and go” and sweating it out in the gym and the boxing ring was all he needed – until he got sunburnt during his first television role in 2013. Sunscreen, a good…

Zodwa Wabantu was unapologetic after ripping a fan’s wig off during an altercation at a concert at Moriting Park, Tembisa, where she was performing. DRUM readers weigh in on the drama. I’m not a fan of Zodwa, but just because you dislike somebody doesn’t give you the right to ridicule or disrespect them! NTSHINGILA MBALI Zodwa does this to entertain her male fans, not girls. Serves her right. KELEBOGILE SEHALANE There’s a big difference between a wig and a weave. Pulling out a weave would have pulled out her roots but a wig, well that’s just clipped on. MBALI DORCAS NKOMO It’s not surprising that’s how Zodwa behaves. PUMZA NONI MALI Haibo! TUYERE KING MASUPHA Serves her right. Did she go there to enjoy the show or to humiliate Zodwa?…

‘I cried tears of joy, because indeed you have fulfilled your promise to us’ SHE was named after her and later became like the hero she looked up to all her life. So it was only fitting that actress Nomzamo Mbatha paid emotional tribute to Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela-Mandela when she walked onto the stage at the University of Cape Town to receive her BCom accounting degree soon after Mam’ Winnie passed away. Her fist in the air and wearing a dress covered with the faces of loved ones she had lost over the years, Nomzamo promised to continue the legacy of the struggle icon. She is because Mam’ Winnie was, she said – and now, in a moving letter to her namesake, she tells of her grief and explains how…

IN BIZANA in the rural Eastern Cape stands a crumbling house, its walls criss-crossed with cracks like scars. Outside the grass is overgrown and palm trees loom over the dwelling. This is the childhood home of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, a long-abandoned house the local people fear is in danger of fading away forever. The place may be sadly neglected now but this house was once a hive of activity, Mam’ Winnie’s old neighbours, childhood friends and relatives tell us. For them, the place is full of good memories. Nelson Mandela once even used it as a hiding place, they say. The main house was surrounded by seven rondavels. Mam’ Winnie’s parents – Gertrude and Columbus Madikizela – were teachers and farmers and were among the better-off residents in the area. Their…

SHE used to sneak into the school like a thief, entering through the back gate and tiptoeing towards her father’s rooms – making sure no one caught a glimpse of her. He was a gardener at Hillview High School in Pretoria North, and as a teenager she wasn’t allowed to set foot on the premises as it might cost her beloved dad his job. Those days are long gone for Margareth Phalane, who now walks into Hillview High with her back straight and her head held high. Mpumalanga-born Margareth (43) is now the principal of the former model C school where her father, Sebapola Lebotse, used to work as a gardener. She still clearly remembers the days when she and her mother, Makadikwe Lebotse, used to sneak into Sebapola’s dingy…

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30% of the world’s adults are either obese or overweight, leading to widespread health problems and millions of premature deaths 42% of South African women are obese, the highest rate in sub-Saharan Africa. This figure jumps to almost 70% when you include SA women who are considered overweight as well 14% of SA men are considered obese 9% of SA’s children are considered obese 43% of deaths in SA are linked to obesity-related diseases like diabetes, heart disease and stroke 80% of heart diseases and strokes can be prevented 45% of adult South Africans have high blood pressure 225 South Africans are killed by heart disease every day 10 people suffer a stroke in South African every hour. SOURCES: HEALTH-E.ORG.ZA, HEARTFOUNDATION.CO.ZA…

I CAN’T MOVE ON Q I’m a 19-year-old bisexual man who dated a guy for eight months. At first I wasn’t into him, but with time I fell deeply in love. It was then that he started to reject me. I had his Facebook password and discovered he was cheating with other guys. I screenshot their messages and posted them on Facebook, basically exposing their secret lives and sexuality – and my own. He was mad at me and I tried to apologise but he blocked me on all social media platforms. I got a response only once and he said he’d forgiven me but I must move on. I can’t – I’ve tried dating but all my relationships fail because my heart is still with him. It’s been two…

FAMOUS TAURUS GUGU MBATHA-RAW 21 APRIL SHEMAR MOORE 20 APRIL JOEY RASDIEN 22 APRIL GIGI HADID 23 APRIL ZOLA 24 APRIL BREYTON PAULSE 25 APRIL HOW TAURUS FITS INTO YOUR LIFE Boss – is unlikely to spring unexpected schedule changes upon you. Employee – is a steady worker you can rely on. Colleague – does his/her job with a secure income as aim. Friend – is the one to turn to for practical advice. Family member – is the interior decorator of the clan. Life partner – is your rock of Gibraltar. Lover – lavishes you with sensual pleasures. TAURUS 20 APR – 20 MAY The sun moves into your sign this week, meaning it’s the beginning of a new personal year. It’s time to consider making positive changes in…

THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US *** ADVENTURE. 2017. 112 MIN. 10-12PG. Seasoned photojournalist Alex Martin (Kate Winslet) and neurosurgeon Ben Bass (IDRIS ELBA) are on their way to Baltimore. The two end up surviving a plane crash. This forces them to bond as they struggle to make it back to civilisation. Several didn’t-see-that-coming twists and Kate and Idris’ excellent performances make this film worth seeing. – ANNELENE OBERHOLZER THE EMOJI MOVIE ** ANIMATED COMEDY. 2017. 86 MIN. PG. In this movie the Meh emoji – a face that lacks enthusiasm – finds himself in a fix. Meh (voiced by TJ Miller) experiences emotions but isn’t allowed to show them so he goes on a mission to learn to control his feelings. Kids will enjoy this movie set inside a smartphone, and…

GOING BACKWARDS Aphiwe and Murphy are having a drink in their local bar. There’s a programme on scuba divers on the TV. “Murphy,” Aphiwe says, “why is it that deep-sea divers always sit on the side of the boat with their air tanks on their backs then fall backwards out of the boat?” Murphy thinks for a minute. “It’s simple,” he says. “If they fell forward they’d still be in the boat.” JUST DESSERTS Have you heard about the new restaurant called Karma? There’s no menu – you get what you deserve. OUCH! What’s red and bad for your teeth? A brick. BE STRONG Many people cry when they peel and chop an onion. The trick is not to form an emotional bond. TOUGH CHOICE If you’re forced to go…

HE GESTURES to the lush green fields before him, his voice brimming with pride as he says, “This is all mine.” Amanzi fruit farm is Errol April’s pride and joy – the embodiment of a long-nurtured dream he didn’t dare believe would come true. And yet here it is: 30 000 hectares of productive land ringed by mountains in one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa. Errol (49), a former Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) fighter, was awarded the farm near Greyton in the Western Cape by the department of rural development in August 2013 and he’s making a huge success of it. It took plenty of hard work and sacrifice to get here, he says, but it was worth it. And he hopes many more South Africans will…

HE WAS 15 years old when he witnessed something that would haunt him for the rest of his life. His mother, desperate and penniless, parked the car at the side of a highway and walked straight into oncoming traffic. Her son sprang into action. Tall, muscular and strong for his age, he leapt out of the car and yanked her out of the way of vehicles barrelling towards her. Three decades have passed since the life-changing incident, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his family will never have to worry about money again. He’s one of the highest paid movie stars in the world, earning around $22 million (R265 million) a film and his action mega-movies routinely top box office charts. Yet that day when his mom, Ata (now 69),…

MO’NIQUE’S MILESTONE O SCAR winner, comedienne and inspiration. Instagram fans know MO’NIQUE’s feed is filled with videos of her working out – and it’s finally paid off in a big way. The actress announced that for the first time in 33 years she weighs less than 90kg (BELOW RIGHT). Her secret? There are no quick fixes or gimmicks. “For me it was with no surgery, no pre-packaged foods, not listening to spokespeople saying, ‘It’s easy, you can do it’. It was just putting in the work and not giving up on me,” she said in an Insta video. She follows a clean diet and a dance-based exercise programme with her personal trainer. “It’s called raw foods. It’s called dancing your pounds off. It’s called giving yourself the chance to live…