Innholdsfortegnelse for 31-May-18 i Drum English

LOVE SHOULDN’T HURT WHEN you love someone, you don’t hurt them. You don’t beat them. You don’t yell and swear at them. When you love someone, you don’t break parts of their body and call it an overreaction or an accident. You don’t make up excuses to make them stay. When you love someone, you don’t do things that will leave scars, inside and out – some of which will never heal. You don’t ask your partner to lie about those scars and hide the truth. When you love someone, you don’t expect them to obey your every demand and hide their light under a bushel. You don’t jeopardise their success. When you love someone, you cherish and protect them. Love isn’t meant to hurt. THE DRUM TEAM We would…

DJ Sbu has launched the Hustlers Academy to teach young people, mainly matriculants and unemployed graduates, financial literacy and to help them become entrepreneurs. DRUM readers shared their thoughts on his new venture. He is a smart man. I just hope he’s not gonna be using the students to sell Mofaya though. SIMPSON MAANDA So, will he stand in front of the class and tell you how to submit CVs, etc? STHABI THABISO As much as he’s gonna benefit from this he’s doing something positive for our community. I wish he could include those without matric though. NDIPS JWARHA GWIJI It’s either you’re a hustler or you’re not. No need for an academy. This is just to make money from the fees collected. ANDILE VALASHIYA Wow, this is nice. This…

IT SHOULD be a happy time for the young mother as she prepares to welcome her third child into the world. Instead Mandisa Mkhethwa weeps as she rests her hands on her swollen belly. The new baby is yet another reminder of the grief and trauma she and her family have been through in the past two months. Her eldest, Lumka, had been so excited when her parents told her a baby was on the way and she was hoping for a little sister, Mandisa says. She already had a brother, Masande (3), so a sister would be extra special. But Lumka will never get to meet her new sibling. Her life ended when she fell into a pit toilet at her primary school in March, casting a spotlight on…

HERS wasn’t an easy childhood. “You’re worthless,” she was told, and even as a child she would wonder what she’d done to be born into a life of poverty. Growing up in the township of Mdantsane in East London, gospel singer Nosiviwe Bottoman-Mabona was often mocked by neighbours – for being poor and for being the child of a single mother. But it was her mother’s love that helped Nosiviwe hold her head up high, and it was her mom, Nonceba Bhongoza-Bottoman, who set her daughter on the path that would lead to her success as a gospel singer. The 40-year-old says her new album, Uyafumaneka (He can be found), tells a rags-to-riches tale of a young woman overcoming depression and learning to love herself. IN THE BEGINNING “My mother…

FOOD blogger Ming-Cheau Lin came to SA from Taiwan at the age of three and settled with her family in Bloemfontein. In her first cookbook, Just Add Rice, she celebrates the culinary heritage of Taiwan. Many of her dishes have a South African twist due to the use of local produce that replaces East Asian ingredients. SWEET AND SOUR FRIED SPARE RIBS JĪNGDŪ PÁIGǓ My brother’s favourite as a child. Sweet and sour isn’t unique to traditional Chinese cooking – it’s a flavour found throughout East and Southeast Asia. The name is actually “sugar vinegar”. But it’s not the type of dish locals would order at a restaurant. When immigrants from East Asia opened restaurants in other countries, they realised the sweet-and-sour flavour was something Western palates enjoyed, and started…

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GREY WATER A grey water system that feeds into your toilet’s cistern or garden saves water in the long run. It’s best to get a plumber to do the installation. These systems pump grey water from the shower, bath and washing machine through a filter and water tank into your garden. These products rid grey water of odours and harmful substances. FOR YOUR TOILET Toilets waste precious drinking water with each flush. It’s best to connect it to a grey water system or use water from your shower buckets to flush. You can also save water by decreasing the capacity of your cisterns. Save water and space by replacing your old cistern with this basin cistern. You’ll need a plumber to install it correctly. BUCKETS One of the easiest and…

“Prevention is better than cure,” Dr Thuthukile Goba says. “Don’t smoke. Eat lots of vegetables and fruit, and drink lots of water. Avoid salt, processed foods, animal fat, lots of alcohol and excessive stress. Aim to do moderate exercise like walking briskly for about 30 minutes a day five days a week, or one hour three days a week.”…

FORBIDDEN LOVE Q I’m 24 and have been dating a guy for six years. He’s my cousin’s brother on my mother’s side, which means we’re not related but we share the same clan name. We love each other and we want to make plans together for our future but we have to keep the relationship secret. It feels bad knowing we can’t tell our families and friends as it would be considered a sin to them. The only solution I can find is to end the relationship but I feel like I’m making the worst decision of my life. I love this guy with all my heart but I know the people we love will never support our relationship and we’ll never be able to get married and have kids.…

FAMOUS GEMINIS LEHASA MOLOI 3 JUNE MORGAN FREEMAN 1 JUNE LEIGH-ANNE WILLIAMS 3 JUNE ANGELINA JOLIE 4 JUNE ATANDWA KANI 6 JUNE NATALIE PORTMAN 9 JUNE DO’S AND DON’TS Don’t bore a Gemini. Do let Gemini keep his/her options open. Don’t expect the Twins to ever grow up. Do allow Gemini to be changeable. Don’t deprive Gemini of stories, gossip and good reads. Do allow Gemini to hold the floor. Don’t take the Twins too seriously. GEMINI 21 MAY – 20 JUN It’s a week to do what Gemini does best: networking. Whether you want to promote your business, bring like-minded people together or introduce a friend to a potential soulmate, it’s a good week to use your connecting skills. Since the scene is also set for a social week,…

JIGSAW *** HORROR. 83 MIN. 2017. 18HLV. The Jigsaw Killer, John Kramer, has been dead for a decade when bodies start piling up – murdered in Jigsaw’s signature style. Could he be going on another killing spree from beyond the grave? Horror fans will enjoy this film, starring MANDELA VAN PEEBLES. Though it’s the eighth instalment in the Saw franchise, the movie works on its own and is smarter than its predecessor. If this is your kind of thing, sit back and enjoy following the blood trail to unexpected places. – PIETER VAN ZYL MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS ** MYSTERY. 114 MIN. 2017. PG13. This is probably author Agatha Christie’s best-known whodunit and director Kenneth Branagh’s retelling is stylish. Daisy Ridley, Judi Dench and JOHNNY DEPP are some of…

DEAR WHITE PEOPLE SEASON 2 NOW ON NETFLIX This biting and timely satire about life and race on a fictional US university picks up in the aftermath of Sam’s (LOGAN BROWNING) failed protest against racism. Sam is still reeling from the fallout of the disastrous protest and being perceived as the bad guy on campus. “Every time she tries to help, things go wrong. But she’s still an activist. She still wants to make a difference,” Logan told EW.com. “She’s just trying to figure out what direction to go in.”…

1 Which US all-girl pop group is going on a hiatus? A. Little Mix B. Destiny’s Child C. Fourth Harmony D. Fifth Harmony 2 Which local media personality’s reality show is in its second season? A. Amanda du-Pont B. Bonang Matheba C. Minnie Dlamini D. Pearl Modiadie 3 Which VW model was recently recalled for a safety-feature default? A. Citi Golf B. Polo C. GTI D. Tiguan 4 Which film festival was recently held in France? A. Cannes B. Paris C. Marseille D. Lille 5 Who recently left Arsenal after 22 years at the helm? A. Jürgen Klopp B. Antonio Conte C. Arsène Wenger D. Carlo Ancelotti 6 Brian Molefe reportedly “looted” which state-owned enterprise? A. Reserve Bank B. Transet C. SABC D. SAA 7 Johanna Rametsi was recorded as…

THE party to end all parties – that’s what the evening reception is being called and by all accounts that’s no exaggeration. It got off to a fabulous start with an entrance by the newlyweds worthy of a James Bond movie. The groom was dapper in a tux, the bride was breathtaking in a bespoke Stella McCartney dress and the car was something 007 himself would’ve sacrificed the olive in his martini for. And when the sleek E-Type Jaguar, the number plate bearing the date of the couple’s wedding, glided away from Windsor Castle towards Frogmore House you just knew: fun was going to be had. Insiders say there were two “halves” to the night – the more sedate early part and the raucous later part. “The party was hosted…

LOTS OF SUPPORT FOR WILLEMSE South Africans have rallied behind former Bok player ASHWIN WILLEMSE, after he walked off the SuperSport set mid broadcast. Willemse shocked viewers with his comments regarding Nick Mallet and Naas Botha on air while they were analysing the weekend’s Lions vs Brumbies match. During the incident, a visibly irritated but calm Willemse said he was tired of being labelled a “quota player” and refused to be “patronised by two individuals who played in an apartheid/segregated era”. Willemse went on to say he “can’t work with people who undermine other people”. South Africans and sports stars were quick to come to his defence, with the #IAmAshwinWillemse tag taking over social media with others voicing their own stories of being undermined at work. It was unclear what…

HE recently joined the cast of Mzansi Magic’s The Queen, but off set AARON MOLOISI looks like a king. From body-hugging fitted shirts to designer shoes, the hunky actor always looks sharp. He let us in on his style secrets. Who’s your style icon? I don’t have a specific one but at the moment I love clean, classic modern-man looks. I mix up styles a lot and I love Idris Elba’s look. I also love having a touch of Africa, [so I like to mix] Maasai warrior items with a classic look. Do you dress for fashion or comfort? Comfort – if I feel good I can make whatever I’m wearing look good. There’s nothing like looking uncomfortable in your clothes. What’s your go-to outfit? My late grandfather, Tinos Moloisi,…

CHRIS Bridges, The Fast and the Furious star better known as LUDACRIS, and his wife, EUDOXIE, have shared their heartache at losing their unborn child earlier this year. Eudoxie shared an emotional birthday post on Instagram revealing she’d suffered a miscarriage and needed surgery afterwards. She wrote, “Lord, I thank you for the gift of life. This year didn’t necessarily start off right for us. I had a miscarriage and needed to have surgery. It was very easy to complain and self-pity but I refused to let the enemy win. I stayed faithful and prayed up. I spent hours focusing on the many ways the Lord has blessed me. How could I complain when God has blessed me with the opportunity to already experience motherhood? I’m sharing this with you…

OUR favourite tough Cookie, Empire star TARAJI P HENSON (47), is getting married! The actress made the announcement on Insta, along with a picture of the massive diamond engagement ring she received from her long-time bae, former American footballer KELVIN HAYDEN (34). “I said yes y’all!!! He started with the Cartier love bracelet BUT that was my #Mothersday gift and then he dropped to his knee and I almost passed out!!! #sheisofficiallyoffthemarket and she is sooooooooooooo HAPPY!!!!!! #GODIS,” Taraji wrote. Taraji has a son, Marcel (24), with her high school sweetheart, William Johnson. In her memoir, Around the Way Girl, she revealed that she left William as he was abusive. Her ex was murdered in 2003, reportedly in a fight over slashed car tyres.…

SOUTH Africa still has many dedicated teachers who honour their calling. There are teachers who know every minute of education lost means learners lose out on important knowledge. Children need teachers who put education first, and their own interests second. While I empathise with teachers who aren’t paid well, it’s always painful when they engage in go-slow action and compromise our children’s education. I wish the department of education could pay teachers what they deserve so they can focus on their work. Conflicts between the state and teachers shouldn’t affect the learners’ education. I salute the teachers who remain dedicated to their work despite the state overloading them with work and underpaying them. MN KUBU, EMAIL THE WINNING LETTER RECEIVES R300. Letters should be about 100 words. Write to us…

‘I hate to see a young woman as talented as you living in so much fear’ SHE was the aspiring sexy, young singer, he the music powerhouse and mentor. On paper their partnership looked perfect but it didn’t take long for ugly rumours to start to surface. He was abusing her, many alleged, and she couldn’t break free. Then came the bombshell interview on Metro FM that propelled everything into the public eye . . . Babes Wodumo was under the impression she was there to talk about her new music but instead host Masechaba Ndlovu addressed the elephant in the room. “I said I wasn’t going to do this, but Babes, you know, I think it needs to be said because I hate to see a young woman as…

The SteenhuisenReport, which looks into irregularities within the party, claims Patricia de Lille is power-hungry and she and JP Smith, the City of Cape Town’s mayoral committee member for safety and security, don’t see eye to eye – which has a negative effect on service delivery. Although bits of the report, compiled by Democratic Alliance chief whip John Steenhuisen, have been leaked to the media, Patricia says she’s never received an official copy and is still in the dark about many of its claims. The DA has also laid criminal charges of corruption and bribery against her. DA member Natasha Mazzone, speaking on behalf of the the party, says it’s not true there’s a faction that wants to get rid of Patricia. She says Patricia has brought this all on…

THE crown, the sash, the glitz, the gloss – no prizes for guessing which night this is. For over 60 years the Miss South Africa competion has been making dreams come true for scores of women who have strutted their stuff, slayed in swimsuits, rocked ballgowns and shared their visions for a better world. The contest has made household names of some, spurred others on to become entrepreneurs and helped make successful businesswomen of several. Some have had drama, some have been embroiled in scandal and some have even had run-ins with wild animals. And so, in honour of the pageant’s 60th birthday, we take a look at six decades of everything Miss South Africa, from its humble beginnings to its arrival on the world stage – and all the…

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20-22L The amount of water an average shower uses per minute 6–10L The amount of water used per minute by a low-flow shower head 150–200L The amount of water an average bath holds 6L The amount of water most modern toilet cisterns hold – older toilets may use up to 12L per flush 20–30L Normal tap flow per minute, so never leave the tap running when washing your face and hands or brushing your teeth 6–10L Tap flow per minute if tap aerators and flow restrictors are installed…

“If your blood pressure is less than 140/90mmHg but above 120/80mmHg, you are at risk of becoming hypertensive,” Dr Thuthukile Goba says. “In this case, and if you have high cholesterol levels, you’ll need to take some immediate steps to improve your lifestyle.” Quit smoking Reduce your body weight to normal levels Be more active Improve your diet by including more vegetables and fruit, reducing your sugar and salt intake, and cutting down on saturated fats Cut down on alcohol consumption.…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Michael decides to end things. The alliance comes up with a dubious and potentially dangerous plan. It’s a bittersweet moment when Brandon bids his first girlfriend goodbye. Mazwi (MUSA NGEMA) drugs Jackson for information. Tshidi finds out who’s been blackmailing her. Getty is called a witch on radio. SCANDAL! Secrets and lies return to haunt two individuals. Ingrid (STEPHANIE SANDOWS) receives good news, but it will come at a price for someone else. Two enemies are forced to work together. A young woman does a good deed for someone she desperately wants in her life. A criminal is arrested but are the bystanders as innocent as they claim? ISIDINGO Clive decides to use emotional blackmail to get Wendy’s forgiveness. Sechaba is caught in the middle of a…

Solo is directed by Oscar winner RON HOWARD (A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13), after the film’s original directors, Phil Lord and Chris Miller (The LEGO Movie), were fired because of creative differences. When Donald Glover was cast as Lando, he celebrated with pizza. “I bought like a whole pizza and went home and watched The Empire Strikes Back. That was definitely the beginning, but then I just watched a bunch of other cool ‘70s stuff I thought would be [Lando’s] kind of style.” Donald had a lot of questions for Billy Dee Williams, the original Lando, whose advice for the new Lando was to “just be charming”. “And so, I was like, ‘Okay!’ I just kind of did that. He said, ‘Just be interested in things’. Lando has eclectic tastes.…

THE LOVE DIARY OF A ZULU BOY: A MEMOIR BY BHEKISISA MNCUBE (PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE) R199* This book is inspired by the real-life romance between a Zulu boy and an Englishwoman. In a series of diary entries the author delves in the issue of interracial relationships in contemporary South Africa. Though the author manages to throw in some humour, the story is at times bizarre, with tales of toxic masculinity, love spells, sex and STDs. Bhekisisa explores the idea of love that goes beyond colour. It’s certainly a thought-provoking read, but I found some of the references he uses when questioning his own blackness confusing because his young self sounds as black as they come until his first year of varsity. This is a book you’ll either quickly dislike or…

A around If you have a tree only branch one plastic that has bag lots , tie of it fresh green leaves. Do it early in the morning and secure it tightly with a piece of string or elastic band. Water moves from the tree’s roots to its branches and leaves. Transpiration occurs when sunlight turns the water in the leaves into vapour. When the air cools down, the vapour liquefies into water droplets that appear as condensation on the inside of the plastic. B 90 Another cm wide method and 45 is cm to dig deep a . hole Place about a plastic container in the middle and add nonpoisonous green leaves around it.…

WE KNEW it would be something rather different to the usual royal wedding – a ceremony that would reflect the fact a healthy measure of modernity and diversity was being injected into a family who’ve long ruled over the British people. After all, the bride is as far from the stiff upper lip British aristocracy as can be and her man doesn’t bear the same weight of expectation as his big brother. Yet nothing could have prepared us for the spectacle that unfolded under a dazzling blue sky in Windsor when Prince Harry married Meghan Markle. There were wonderfully intimate moments between the bride and groom, affectionate glances and hand-holding not really common at formal royal events. Moments before seeing Meghan, Harry was biting his lip anxiously as he waited…

42-24 The Lions beat the Brumbies 42-24 at their Super Rugby match at Ellis Park. 2-2 A thrilling four-goal game means Jomo Cosmos and Black Leopards shared the spoils when they drew 2-2 during the National First Division Promotion and Relegation Playoff. 292 Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted the best Manchester United Player in Premier League history by fans in a poll on their official website. Ronaldo made 292 appearances for the English giants, scoring 118 goals and assisting another 68 strikes before leaving in 2009.…

‘Flo Rida has only seen his son once – during the paternity test’ ALEXIS ADAMS RAPPER FLO RIDA is known for creating hits – but it seems he may not rate so well as a dad. Former music video vixen ALEXIS ADAMS (25) claims the 38-year-old star has neglected their 19-month-old son, Zohar Paxton, who suffers from hydrocephalus, a condition that causes fluid to accumulate in the brain cavities. “He’s only seen his son once – during the paternity test – but kept his shades on and his back turned.They were in the same room. He didn’t try to hug Zohar, nothing. It was very cold,” she claims. While he’s reportedly paying for medical insurance and monthly child support, Alexis says she needs more help raising the child. “Even after…

IN HER unique fashion, CHRISSY TEIGEN (32) announced the birth of her second child, a baby boy, with a series of baby bottles and smiling emojis. “Somebody’s herrrrrrre!,” the model and cookbook author tweeted on 16 May, not long after her son was born. Dad JOHN LEGEND (39) said a few weeks ago that he and Chrissy were “excited” to welcome their second child, but that their daughter, LUNA (2), wasn’t too keen on the idea. “I don’t think Luna has a concept of exactly what it means to have a little sibling yet,” John told People magazine. “She’ll figure it out sooner or later and she’ll probably have some moments where she regrets it! But we’re excited.” Chrissy shared their baby boy’s name, Miles Theodore Stephens, and first pic…

NAOMI CAMPBELL The British supermodel wore Dolce & Gabbana to the Fashion for Relief gala. MARIA BORGES The Angolan model in a figure-hugging navy-blue design and De Grisogono jewels at the De Grisogono Party. BEATRIZ FRANCK The Angolan magazine editor wore a Micaela Oliveira dress and Giuseppe Zanotti heels to the Trophée Chopard do. LUPITA NYONG’O The actress looked gorgeous in Prada at the Chopard Secret Night party. WINNIE HARLOW The model wore Ralph & Russo and De Grisogono jewels to the BlacKkKlansman screening. THANDIE NEWTON The actress wore Valentino to the Solo: A Star Wars Story photocall. CINDY BRUNA The French model stunned in an Ermanno Scervino dress and Giuseppe Zanotti heels at the Fashion for Relief gala.…

Unwind with 117 great brain games in the first issue of DRUM Puzzles (R32)! This magazine is perfect for puzzle lovers of any skill level – beginners and experts. Solve classic crosswords and arrow puzzles, crack codebreakers, have a go at spot the difference with celeb pictures, become the master of sudoku and more! The solutions are included at the back of the magazine. DRUM Word Search (R42) offers hours of word-search fun. Sift through a maze of letters for hidden words in 101 great puzzles. Puzzles are grouped in themes and there’s a section for kids that will help expand their vocabulary with themes such as animals, superheroes and more. Get your copy in stores or order from Johan Terblanche on johan.terblanche@media24.com  or 021-406-4962.…

Did Metro FM DJ Masechaba Ndlovu do the right thing by bringing allegations of abuse up while on-air? Should she have spoken to her guest behind closed doors? Has she possibly saved someone’s life by bringing to light something that might have had dire consequences? There’s no doubt Masechaba polarised the nation when she confronted Babes Wodumo live on-air with allegations her long-term boyfriend, Mampintsha, was abusing her. Masechaba addressed Babes, laying out various instances of alleged abuse by Mampintsha. The reaction was explosive. Masechaba was both praised and vilified by South Africans. Some felt she overstepped while others say she was brave and did more than many who merely wring their hands and say, “We should’ve done something” when they’re at a funeral. She might even have saved Babes’…

The way this protracted saga has been managed is negative for both the DA and Patricia, says Professor André Duvenhage, a political scientist at North-West University. But, he adds, for the DA it’s especially negative so close before a relatively difficult and uncertain general election. In the 2016 local elections Patricia helped the DA secure more than 60% of the votes in the Cape Metro. “Regardless of the DA’s case against her, she clearly still has a strong support base which she can undoubtedly use against the party,” Duvenhage says. “The fact she’s already positioned herself towards the ANC and maybe even the EFF shows she hasn’t given up. The battle continues.” While all the mudslinging has been bad for the DA, things have gone too far for the party…

STACKS OF VARIATIONS You can make the pancake stack with a variety of fillings: BANANA AND CARAMEL Make the pancake stack as described in the main recipe but leave out the chocolate and mint. Layer banana slices on some of the pancakes and decorate the stack with fresh banana, caramel and cream. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM Spread a little strawberry jam on every third pancake in the stack. Spread a layer of whipped cream or plain yoghurt on the rest of the pancakes and decorate with fresh strawberries. LEMON Fold 250ml (1c) plain full-cream yoghurt into 250ml (1c) whipped cream. Spread lemon curd on every third pancake and spread the cream mixture on the rest. Decorate with more of the cream mixture, lemon curd and grated lemon zest. RED VELVET Add…

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TEMPT IN TANGERINE Keep the winter blues at bay with a sweep of orange lipstick to perk up your look. If you want a bright, bold colour, use a matte lipstick. Sheer lipstick has a more subtle tone, so opt for that if you don’t want to stop traffic. Bright orange complements light complexions by adding warmth. Use an orange with red undertones if you have honey-coloured skin. Darker oranges, such as burnt orange, work well with darker skin tones. STAY COOL Unusual lip colours such as blues or lilacs are on trend, so go ahead and experiment. Lighter colours complement lighter complexions because both have cool undertones. Match medium to dark skin tones with brighter, darker colours for a more harmonious pairing. EMBRACE THE DARK SIDE Dark lipsticks –…

A READER wants to know what defects need to be declared when selling a property. No one’s home is perfect and there are bound to be a few cracks or faults. But as a seller you’re bound by law to declare certain problems, and if you don’t you’ll be liable for costs down the line. Here’s the difference between latent and patent defects, as well as what “voetstoots” means. WHO DECLARES WHAT? When you put your property on the market, you need to disclose all problems or faults you’re aware of to the estate agent. These are classified as latent and patent defects (more on this below). The agent must inform prospective buyers about any such defects, says Steve van Wyk from Seeff Centurion. If you’re selling the property privately,…

Humans create borders to indicate the land that belongs to them, which is why countries are separated by international borders. South Africa shares borders with Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe, and the kingdom of Lesotho is entirely surrounded by South Africa. Some borders consist of fences, but natural boundaries such as rivers and mountains can also function as borders. Unlike physical maps, political maps indicate manmade features such as international borders, national and provincial capital cities, other large cities and towns, national roads, railway lines, harbours and airports. Political maps also indicate neighbouring countries and their capital cities. SA is made up of nine provinces, namely Gauteng (1), North West (2), Limpopo (3), Mpumalanga (4), KwaZulu-Natal (5), Free State (6), Northern Cape (7), Eastern Cape (8) and Western Cape…

FREE PASS Sibusiso applies for a job as a prison guard. The warden interviewing him says, “Now these prisoners are really tough guys. Do you think you can handle them?” “No problem,” says Sbu. “If they don’t behave, out they go!” PUT A DAMPER ON IT A minister’s six-year-old girl has been so naughty during the week her mother decides to give her the worst kind of punishment. She tells her mischievous daughter she can’t go to the Sunday school picnic on Saturday. When the day comes the mom feels she’s been too harsh and changes her mind. When she tells the little girl she can go to the picnic, the child’s reaction is one of gloom and unhappiness. “What’s the matter? I thought you’d be glad to go to…

OPRAH WINFREY The media mogul looked stunning in a light-pink Stella McCartney dress. Oprah took to Instagram after the wedding to reveal she changed her dress at the last minute as she was afraid she might upstage the bride. She’d originally decided on a beige outfit but then realised it “was coming out as white in photos”. Overnight she had her team come up with a new dress for her. “Hat is vintage @philiptreacy been in my closet since 2005 with new feathers,” she wrote. “OMG was this an extraordinary day! #Harry&Meghan #Royal-Wedding #Lovedeveryminute.” SERENA WILLIAMS AND ALEXIS OHANIAN Serena gave her 8 million Instagram followers a glimpse into her wedding glam by regularly updating them on her Instagram stories. She wowed in a dusty pink Versace dress and one…

A WRIST injury cut his cricket career short, but tenacity and his love for the game has seen Enoch Nkwe score a plum position as the new coach of the Bizhub Highveld Lions. The 35-year-old recently signed a three-year deal, taking over from Geoffrey Toyana. Enoch’s appointment sees him come full circle – he started his career at the Johannesburg-based team and played 42 first-class matches with the franchise between 2002 and 2009. It’s an honour to return to his roots, he tells DRUM. “I feel very privileged to lead the High-veld Lions. Coaching has always been something I wanted [to do] since I retired from professional cricket [in 2009]. “Having come through the system of Lions cricket, I have an understanding of the club so it’s really exciting.” The…

Oh yes, she Cannes! IF THERE was an award up for grabs called Born to Slay, we reckon it would go to NOMZAMO MBATHA. The actress was a vision every single time she stepped out at the Cannes Film Festival in France recently. No wonder she’s had a rose named after her! “Have you ever met Nomzamo in person? She shines as bright as a rose!” says Anja Taschner, director of Ludwig’s Roses. “That smile, that beauty . . . But mostly because she’s magnanimous of heart. Her humanitarian endeavours and patriotism are a contribution to our country, especially to young South African women. That must be lauded – and what more elegant way to do it than through the dedication of her own rose?” Anja, who describes herself as…