Innholdsfortegnelse for 26-Apr-18 i Drum English

TECH ACHES & PAINS RAISE your hand if you’ve had that sore feeling between your shoulders and neck recently. Chances are you’ve been leaning over your phone screen too much and it’s been putting strain on your neck and upper back. We’re just as guilty on that front. We sit way too close to our computer screens and ignore aches and pains in our hands – how else are we supposed to send WhatsApps? Our story on page 46 is an eyeopener. Experts have been studying the effects of technology on our bodies – and it’s not a pretty sight. Luckily it’s not too late to address the ills you’ve been subjecting your body to. Follow the advice in our article and you’ll get the best of both worlds. Until…

‘I took her and placed her on my chest. I could still feel her heartbeat’ ONE month. That’s all the time she had with her precious baby girl before she died waiting for medical attention at a clinic. And the distraught young mom is putting the blame squarely on the ongoing health services strike in the North West. Tshireletso Mothibedi (19) is so devastated by daughter Tlotlanang’s death she tried to kill herself to escape the pain. Adding to her anguish is the belief it could’ve been prevented if her baby had been given the care she needed. Tlotlanang passed away last month at the Gateway Clinic, which is affiliated to the Mahikeng Provincial Hospital. In an emotional interview she tells DRUM of her desperate race against time to get…

Pink About It Pink is playful and can be worn on both formal and informal occasions. If you have a dark skin tone use a darker pink. A light pink is best for lighter skin, as some dark shades can look too harsh. Go for a colour with shimmer if you really want to stand out . Au Naturel When wearing nude choose a colour two or three shades darker than your skin tone so it’s visible. Matte is more striking than a hue with shimmer. And line your waterline with a brown eye pencil so you don’t look washed out. Ultraviolet Purple is bold and daring so you have to pair it right. For eyes, keep it matte or it will look tacky. For lips, go for glossy or…

YOU WILL NEED Two lengths of pine (ours are about 60cm x 20cm) Ruler Pencil Two timber offcuts (to drill on) Cordless drill and 4mm drill bit 2 x 2m thick leather cords Scissors Step 1 Using a ruler and pencil mark 3,5cm from each corner on each pine plank. Step 2 Put planks on timber offcuts and, using the drill and drill bit, make a hole through each mark. Step 3 Tie a double knot 10cm from one end of leather cord then feed cord through one corner of one timber plank. The knot will stop it going right through. Step 4 Allow about 40cm (or preferred gap between shelves) of cord and tie another double knot. Thread cord through the corresponding corner on the second length of wood…

SMARTPHONE thumb and text claw – they might not be official medical conditions, but physiotherapists and doctors are seeing more and more of these aches and pains since our phones have become such a huge part of our daily lives. The amount of time we spend on our smartphones is bound to have an effect on our bodies. Here’s a roundup of the most common complaints and what you can do to minimise the strain. DIGITAL EYE STRAIN Nowadays computer vision syndrome – dry, achy, itchy eyes – isn’t only affecting people who work on a computer all day long. Screens have become such a big part of our lives that chances are you’re spending a few hours daily looking at one. Thankfully there’s no evidence that marathon screen sessions…

It may seem like the best idea is to cuddle up and keep warm on the couch. However, make sure you don’t put your sofa directly in front of a fire or heater, as it can absorb the heat that should be warming the room. After you’ve taken a hot bath or shower, open the doors of the bathroom and let the steam spread into the rest of the house. This way all the heat stays in your house and the steam helps to humidify the cold, dry air. Many people don’t bother to open their curtains and blinds before they leave home in the morning. The more natural light your home gets during the day the warmer it will be when you get home in the evenings. To help…

LONG-TERM INSURANCE This is especially important if you have young children and/or debt. Even if you’re young and don’t have kids yet, a life insurance policy can for example prevent a partner getting stuck with bond repayments they can’t afford. In fact many banks require you to have a life insurance policy before they’ll grant a home loan. The policy should cover whatever the policy holder still owes on the bond. Life insurance is an affordable way of making sure your partner is taken care of, Van der Walt says. The monthly premium for a young, healthy, non-smoking person can be about R100 a month for every R1 million of life cover. The breadwinner might also consider income protection. These are policies that are paid out when someone temporarily or…

RHYTHM CITY Lungile receives bad news from home. Cuba gets deeper into debt. Rene battles to deal with her trauma and Mampho (ITUMELENG BOKABA) only makes matters worse. Robert threatens Madikgetla. Reneilwe goes public to try to get her harassers off her back, but the plan backfires. Nomalanga starts conspiring with Bash. MUVHANGO Mulalo (SYDNEY RAMAKUELA) negotiates a tough deal with Tenda. Imani stands her ground and Ranthumeng realises just how close he is to losing her. Gugu’s gift reignites Brother Max’s passion for music. Tendamudzimu defies the Vhakwevhos and forges ahead with the airport deal. Ranthumeng struggles to accept Imani’s decision. ISIDINGO A mystery guest arrives at the hotel launch. Morongwa gets the chance of a lifetime. Lincoln’s (LINDANI NKOSI) release has everyone worried. Morongwa confronts Sechaba. Sibiya celebrates…

MARVEL’S RUNAWAYS * * * ON SHOWMAX FROM 13 APRIL A group of teens learn their parents aren’t just weird, but evil. Scheming, take-over-the-world, super-villain evil. It’s The Breakfast Club colliding with the Avengers and despite getting a slow-ish start, it’s an entertaining entry in the ever-expanding superhero genre. The 10-episode series is based on the comic book of the same name, but exists separately from the many other Marvel movies and TV shows out there.…

1. Which fingernail grows the fastest?A. ThumbB. Little fingerC. IndexD. Middle2. Which movie star recently went on a “date” with a robot?A. Will SmithB. Angela BassettC. Lupita Nyong’oD. Daniel Kaluuya3. Which music power pair recently celebrated their 10th anniversary?A. Cardi B and OffsetB. Beyoncé and Jay-ZC. Nicki and DrakeD. Rihanna and Drake4. A decathlon has . . . events?A. 5B. 8C. 10D. 125. Who won SA’s first gold medal in the men’s 100m at a Commonwealth Games?A. Henricho BruintjiesB. Clarence MunyaiC. Akani SimbineD. Anaso Jobodwana6. Another name for zucchini is . . .?A. CabbageB. CourgetteC. AsparagusD. Aubergine7. An otter’s home is called a . . .?A. HoltB. WarrenC. BurrowD. Hive8. Artist Vincent van Gogh cut off his . . .?A. FingerB. ToeC. EarD. Tongue9. Caster Semenya smashed . . .’s…

ANASO’S COMEBACK ANASO JOBODWANA was disqualified from the 200m final at the Commonwealth Games on Australia’s Gold Coast and he accepted his fate with grace. He was disqualified following a false start in the semifinal. “This time around WE lost the fight (those who were fighting with me) but with every negative, whatever it may be, there’s always positives. Take responsibility and use that disappointment as fuel. Thank you guys,” he wrote on Twitter. He rebounded in time for Team SA to get silver in the 4x100m relay and set a new national record with a combined time of 38,24 seconds – taking 0,11 seconds off the old run, set at the 2014 Games in Scotland. COMMONWEALTH GAMES TRIUMPH Team SA pulled out all the stops at the recent Commonwealth…

SUPER Mega must be smiling all the way to the bank! The rapper, also known as AKA, recently scored a lucrative deal that sees his name on every bottle of Cruz Infusions: AKA Watermelon vodka. A first of its kind, the endorsement deal will earn the rapper royalties for designing the bottle, coming up with the flavour and generally being hands-on with the product. At the launch the Sweet Fire singer compared himself to Sean “Diddy” Combs, saying he and the American rap mogul are the only ones getting “money by the bottle”. We quizzed AKA on his choice of drinks. If I were a cocktail I’d be a . . . I’m not too big on cocktails, but I’d have to say mojito – bittersweet. My drink’s name would…

‘Most of his friends and people in his circle also cheat’ – SOURCE KHLOÉ’S BABY-DADDY BLUES IT’S not just a scumbag thing to do – it’s pretty high up on the stupid stakes. Who cheats on one of the world’s most famous women weeks before she’s due to have their baby? Either TRISTAN THOMPSON didn’t think he’d be caught out with other women while his bae, KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN, was about to give birth – or he didn’t care. The basketball player was seen in a video getting far too friendly with other women – two at the same time. But Koko wanted him in the delivery room despite the cheating, sources told TMZ. He was there when she had their little girl on 12 April. An insider told US People…

JAZ SINCLAIR The When the Bough Breaks actress looked playful in a jumpsuit at the 29th GLAAD Media Awards. HALLE BERRY The hot mama showed some leg in an Adeam mini at the GLAAD Media Awards. ERICA ASH The actress was breathtaking in a Rita Vinieris ballgown at the GLAAD Media Awards. RITA ORA The actress-singer glowed in a green Versace gown at the 2018 Echo Awards. VICK HOPE The British radio presenter wore a Miss Selfridge suit for the London premiere of Rampage. JUSTINA MACHADO The One Day at a Time actress was a vision in velvet at the GLAAD Media Awards. NAFESSA WILLIAMS The Black Lightning actress wore this piece to the GLAAD Media Awards.…

THERE’S an endless outcry about children who have no respect for their elders, but elders are responsible for teaching children how to behave responsibly. The biggest challenge for adults is we need to learn to be respectful before we can teach children what respect is. There are many adults who act disrespectfully in the presence of children. This type of behaviour tells children it’s okay to run wild and say whatever you want without any consideration for others. Adults who bad-mouth others while children are listening are saying it’s okay to undermine other people. Adults who swear in front of children are teaching their kids to disrespect others. Adults who get involved in romantic relationships with children make children regard all adults as their peers. Every adult has a responsibility…

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DYED HAIR Colour-treated hair is prone to dryness and breakage – especially in winter. Use products that help strengthen your tresses but keep the shade vibrant-looking. Try not to use too much heat when styling. GIVE SOME TLC Just like face masks, hair masks give your locks a nutritional boost. There’s a mask for most hair needs – you just need to pick the right one for you. Use it once a month or every two weeks – not more. DRY HAIR Dry hair can be caused by a number of things like overusing styling tools, holding sprays or dyes, using the wrong products or overteasing. And it can be made worse by harsh weather. Use hydrating or restorative shampoos and conditioners to reintroduce moisture. CURLY HAIR Curly hair can…

HE BEATS ME QI’m a 21-year-old woman who’s been dating a 25-year-old guy since 2013 and we have a son who is 18 months old. My boyfriend is an alcoholic and when he’s drunk he beats me. I’ve tried talking to him about how I feel and he just tells me he’s sorry and not to worry, he’ll fix it. In the end I always feel sorry for him and forgive him but he does the same thing again and again. He doesn’t really support me emotionally or financially. He always says he can’t buy me new jeans because he has no money but he still goes drinking. I do love him but I’m beginning to feel like I can’t take this anymore. What should I do? MT, EMAIL A…

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DARK IN DEATH BY JD ROBB (LITTLE, BROWN & COMPANY) R375* What happens when death imitates art in the strangest way? Ace lieutenant Eve Dallas, her partner Peabody and their team investigate a murder that happens in the middle of a screening of Psycho. All it took was 45 seconds – and actress Chanel Rylan was dead. Eve, who has limited patience for celebrities, is baffled when best-selling crime writer Blaine DeLano visits the precinct. She reveals someone is recreating the murder scenes from her latest series – book by book. There are six more novels in the series – which means the team not only has to investigate the murders, they have to stop the killer from killing again. The plot might be a bit familiar, but JD Robb…

‘I kiss him every time I step on the pitch. He gives me more strength’ HE’S one of the poster boys of South African soccer, his fleet double-footed skills have put him in contention for the Premier Soccer League’s player of the year award, and fans believe he could walk off with the Lesley Manyathela Golden Boot prize too. But accolades aren’t a top priority for Mamelodi Sundowns ace player Percy Tau (23), who’s just interested in giving his all to the game every time he steps onto the field. He plays for himself, his family and – most importantly – his late brother, Mogau Tshehla, who was a defender for Polokwane City. Losing Mogau in a car crash in February left him shattered, Percy says, speaking publicly about the…

EVERYTHING he touches turns to gold – from shooting the music video for Kwesta’s Stomp! to singing the hook on K.O’s No Fear (Freestyle). Rapper YANGA has certainly blossomed behind the scenes, and now he’s getting ready to step into the spotlight for the release of his second and as yet untitled album. “I have three working titles and I need to choose,” he says of the offering featuring celebrity friends AKA, JR, Kwesta and Kid X. “I’m also trying to get the likes of HHP, maybe Magesh and Khuli Chana. I want to make it a real South African album – with different sounds and representing different cultures.” We spent some time with the So Soon singer for a glimpse into his glam world.…

Beyoncé’s firstborn, Blue Ivy Carter, is fast becoming an It-girl fashionista thanks to her shopper and stylist Manuel Mendez, who puts together her high-fashion outfits. DRUM readers weigh in on a six-year-old having a stylist. I also had my own stylist at six, but it was my grandmom. I’d wear two jackets and a scarf in summer. Apparently she was protecting me from catching flu. ZUKISANI JACK-SPARROW Her parents are filthy rich so this is to be expected. GRACEL MAZIBUKO It’s kind of sad she can’t just grow up like a normal kid. NOLO ZONKE Wow. She is only six and she’s cooler than most of us will ever be. KAREN MANYELA Wow, just . . . wow. ARCHIE MASHEGO People complain about Blue Ivy being spoilt but no one…

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PROTECT Sunscreen isn’t just for summer – it should always be part of your daily beauty routine. Despite cooler temperatures dangerous UV rays can still cause skin damage, wrinkles and cancer. MASK A mask uses concentrated ingredients to achieve results quickly and efficiently. Treat yourself to one once a week after cleansing. Your skin will love you if you take shorter showers, dial down the temperature and keep hydrated by drinking lots of water. WASH Rid your skin clear of dead skin cells and grime by washing it twice a day. In winter skin can be dryer and more sensitive so use cleansers with added moisturising properties and halve the number of times you exfoliate. BODY Intense hydration is a must in winter if you want to avoid flaky or…

PHYLLO PASTRY PIZZA WITH BUTTERNUT AND BLUE CHEESE This base requires almost no effort. MAKES 2 PREPARATION: 20 MIN BAKING: 40 MIN (BUTTERNUT), 10 MIN (PIZZA TART) TOPPING 500g butternut cubes 1 red onion, sliced salt olive oil 230g smooth cottage cheese, sweet chilli flavour 100g blue cheese sage leaves CRUST olive oil spray OR butter 4 sheets phyllo pastry, defrosted Preheat the oven to 190°C. Line a baking sheet with tinfoil and grease with non-stick spray. 1 TOPPING Arrange the butternut cubes and onion slices in a single layer on the baking sheet, sprinkle salt and olive oil over and roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes until the butternut is tender. 2 CRUST Spray olive oil or spread butter on each phyllo sheet. Put the layers on top…

IF YOUR partner or spouse is the breadwinner in the home and pays most of the household expenses, you need to consider what would happen if they suddenly lost their income. Would you be able to provide for yourself and possibly for your family too? Your Money spoke to The Lemon Lady, aka financial planner Charné van der Walt, about being prepared. THE THREE PILLARS There are many reasons why a breadwinner might no longer be able to bear the brunt of your expenses – redundancy, death, disability or divorce. Regardless of the specifics of your situation, you need to make sure you have the following three things in place: 1 KEEP CONSUMER DEBT TO A MINIMUM This is typically credit and clothing accounts, which also have the highest interest…

WRONG ONE Vusi leaves to go look for a job in Joburg and decides his wife, Ntombi, should wear a chastity belt. So he locks her into it and gives the keys to his best friend, Mzwakhe. “If I’m not back in four years, unlock my wife and set her free to live a normal life,” he says to Mzwakhe. So Vusi jumps onto his horse and rides off. About 30 minutes later he sees a cloud of dust behind him. He waits for it to come closer and through it appears Mzwakhe. “What’s wrong?” he asks. “Ndoda,” Mzwakhe pants, “you gave me the wrong key!” NUMBERS GAME A rather dim fan arrives at a soccer match midway through the second half. “What’s the score?” he asks a fellow spectator…

HE KNEW how much was riding on this match: he was the third choice for the game after Courtnall Skosan and Aphiwe Dyantyi suffered injuries, and he didn’t want to blow his chance of making a great first impression. Turns out Madosh Tambwe had nothing to worry about. When he limped off the field in the 54th minute the crowd at Ellis Park Stadium gave him a standing ovation. Golden Lions fans from Kinshasa to Cape Town roared with pride when he scored his fourth try against the Stormers, thrashing the Cape side in their recent Super Rugby face-off. By doing so the wing didn’t just make a name for himself as a rising rugby star – he also joined an elite list of 15 players who share the record…

SHE took a break from the spotlight after her acting stint in Uzalo but KHANYA GREENS is certainly back with a bang! The actress has reinvented herself as a soulful singer after music boss ARTHUR MAFOKATE discovered her at church. “I’m thankful to the leaders at my church for guiding me and giving me purpose when I lost it after my acting job made me famous,” she recently said at the launch of her debut gospel album, Be Still and Know. We caught up with the actress-turned-singer to get to know her better. 5 Celebs you’d invite for supper? It would have to be Arthur Mafokate, Chomee, Khaya Dladla, Sihle Ndaba and Dawn Thandeka King. 4 Things you can’t live without? Prayer, family, music and peanut butter flavoured ice-cream! 3…