Innholdsfortegnelse for 6-Dec-18 i Drum English

WHAT A WOMAN! You have to hand it to Sonia Mbele – life knocked her down and kicked her while she was on the floor, but she never gave up (This is my year!, 22 November). Her battle with depression is a reminder that mental illness is a sickness which can, and does, affect all of us regardless of where we come from, what colour we are or how much money we might have. I’m glad we have celebs speaking out about it because if just one person suffering from depression seeks help and encourages others to do the same, we can beat this illness. RACHEL MPUMI, SANDTON EVEN TALENT NEEDS EDUCATION Bravo to hip-hop artist Mfundo Vilakazi (aka Kwesta) for going back to school at the age of 30.…

Kwaito singer Mzekezeke was denied access into the SABC after refusing to remove his signature balaclava. DRUM readers shared their thoughts on the masked man. If they wanted him to take off his mask, how would they know if it really is Mzekezeke? Do the security guards know him without his mask? BANDILE MCEBO MSELEKU The SABC couldn’t take any chances, what if it was Hlaudi behind the mask? NATANIEL DUST NGQUKUVANA But that’s who he is – if he takes off the mask he is no longer Mzekezeke. What’s your problem, SABC? THULANI M’SANDIBVUTE MWINGA We had enough of this artist in the early 2000s, is anyone still interested in him? SMEKAHLE CELOH SHABALALA For security reasons, we should all understand. Thugs use the same balaclavas when they come…

A PICTURE of her husband hangs on the wall of the living room in her home, a constant reminder of the man she would have been married to for 20 years this year. But Nathan Ganas was gunned down in the driveway of this house in Shallcross, Durban, triggering not only shock and grief but a David-and-Goliath battle that would make widow Denise Ganas a household name. Denise struck a blow for consumer crusaders everywhere when she refused to back down after insurance giant Momentum said they wouldn’t pay out Nathan’s life policy. Following a nationwide outcry, the insurer eventually capitulated. And while Denise is thankful her fight is over, nothing will erase the horror and heartache of 2 March 2017, the night her husband was murdered. Nathan (42) was…

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“Make sure you protect yourself and most importantly your children from UV exposure,” Cape Town-based dermatologist Dr Matete Mathobela says. “This means avoiding sunburns, tanning beds and prolonged direct sun exposure between 10am and 4pm. “Wear protective clothing, such as wide-brimmed hats and long-sleeved shirts, when outdoors during the day. Use broad-spectrum sunscreens daily, even on overcast or rainy days, and remember to apply it to your ears, neck, top of your head if you are bald and the tops of your feet. “Reapply every two hours if you’re outdoors, swimming or sweating. Finally, make sure you perform regular skin checks.”…

RHYTHM CITY David is on board in a final bid to beat the kidnappers, but he might not be over his feelings for Niki. Rene goes into hiding. Sabelo gets a wingman. Fats and Sabelo look for gold. Sabelo is forced to tell Jafta about the gold. Pearl and Mzi (JESSE SUNTELE) draw closer together. Niki tries to elude the cops. Rene makes a motivational speech and is inspired. SCANDAL! Quinton tries desperately to save his company but can he do it without longterm damage to all? Romeo (HUNGANI NDLOVU) pushes the boundaries with his therapist when he gets personally involved in her life. Neo discovers the old saying “when days are dark, friends are few” is worryingly accurate. Stokkies speaks up for others but it comes back to bite…

MIDNIGHT SUN ROMANCE. 88 MIN. 2018. 7-9PGDL. Katie (BELLA THORNE), a teen with a rare disease that forces her to stay indoors, meets her crush Charlie (PATRICK SCHWARZENEGGER), whom she’s often seen walking past her house. Sunlight could be fatal to Katie so they can only meet at night. This sweet romance comes across as a modern fairytale and sometimes stretches credibility. Still, it’s a compelling story with enough heart and strong performances to make it worth the watch. – FRANCO HAVENGA SHE IS KING MUSICAL. 96 MIN. 2017. 16D. Khanyisile (GUGU ZULU) leaves her village in search of fame in Joburg where she auditions for an ambitious musical. But while she may have what producer Mak is looking for, her journey is paved with jealous rivals, punishing schedules and…

TAILSPIN BY SANDRA BROWN, (HODDER & STOUGHTON) R299* If there’s one thing Sandra Brown can do well it’s getting the reader invested in the story. Tailspin is basically one day in the life of a fearless “freight dog” pilot. Rye Mallett has no qualms about flying anywhere, in any weather, with no questions asked. And he’s the epitome of a loner. This time he’s tasked with flying an anonymous black box in fog-heavy Georgia, with the clock ticking. A crash landing brings him together with Dr Brynn O’Neal and what follows is proof that sometimes 24 hours aren’t enough for one day. The pair are hunted and have to be innovative to stay ahead of the bad guys on their tail, all because of a little black box. There’s drama,…

Clinical psychologist Stephen Molepo says TV storylines such as the one about Lesedi’s sexual assault on Generations: The Legacy are “always helpful and educational because people learn through seeing”. He explains that because people sometimes don’t know how to deal with sexual assault and rape – especially if the perpetrator is someone who is trusted – helplines that are advertised or highlighted at the end of episodes can be a godsend. “Some people don’t even know such platforms exist,” Molepo says. Storylines that highlight the stages sexual-assault survivors undergo can give parents and guardians insight into signs and behavioural patterns because now they know what they are, he adds. “If the victims watch these shows too they also learn that speaking out is very important.”…

CAST your mind back 10 years. Floyd Mayweather, the multi-weight division champion and one of the most successful fighters the sport of boxing had seen, announced he was hanging up his gloves. Yes, he was only 31 but he had gazillions of dollars in the bank and he wanted to kick back and see what else life would throw his way. And, you know, enjoy all those luxury rides, hang out in his magnificent mansions and take a flip or two in his Gulf-stream jets. But there’s a reason Floyd’s nickname is Money: he just can’t resist grabbing a greenback when a whiff of it is waved his way. Time and again he’s been drawn back to the ring, and time and again his bank balance has swollen like a…

11 A determined Banyana Banyana made it to the semifinals of the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Ghana after a draw against Zambia in their final Group B match. 7 Nelson Mandela Bay Giants defeated the Tshwane Spartans by seven runs in their Mzansi Super League T20 match at SuperSport Park in Centurion. 663 It was brutal rugby as far as the scoreboard goes: New Zealand crushed Italy, scoring 10 tries in Rome. 11 Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton claimed his 11th win of the year at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, finishing 2,5 seconds ahead of rival Sebastian Vettel.…

THE issue that blew up around insurer Momentum recently after it refused to pay out to Nathan Ganas’ family was an eye-opener. Firstly, we saw just how important it is to disclose all your medical info so things aren’t refused on a technicality. Secondly, we saw the power of South African consumers who made their voices heard, resulting in Momentum doing an aboutturn and implementing a new policy for victims of violent crime. Turn to page 10 for the tragic story behind this whole saga and the events that led to it. Denise Ganas shares her husband’s last moments with us and opens up about why she took on the insurance giant. Hopefully she can now find peace. Until next week, THE DRUM TEAM We would love to hear your…

DRUM FOOD 2018 The focus of DRUM Food 2018 (R34) is all things chicken. It’s just so versatile with delicious recipes for roasts, stir-fries, burgers, crumbed pieces, oven bakes, soups, stews, curries or the braai. Serve up chermoula spatchcock chicken, Thai roast chicken with  noodles, Asian braai sauce chicken, beer-marinated drumsticks, pulled-chicken burgers, crumbed spicy wings with chilli sauce, peri-peri liver pasta and so much more! There are also tips on how to portion a chicken and serve up the perfect roast. DRUM HOMEWORK DONE NO 2 2019 As the school year ends it’s a good idea to start thinking of next year’s homework assignments and projects. DRUM Homework Done issue No 2 (R44) is packed with interesting facts on everything from birds and insects to the history of  transport…

Jennifer Preiss, the deputy ombudsman for long-term insurance, has the following advice: Always be honest. If you hide anything or provide incorrect information, it’s regarded as “pre-contractual misrepresentation” and will affect the payout. Rather give too much information than too little. “If you’re unsure about something, ask for more time so you can check with your doctor before signing.” Should you develop a condition after the policy has been issued, you need not declare it. Policies pertain to conditions at the time of signing. Shop around. Some insurers are prepared to cover applicants with serious medical conditions, so explore your options.…

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POPULAR children’s movies may be packed with talking animals, wild adventures and plenty of laughs, but if you listen closely there are several pretty deep life lessons in there too. From Beauty and the Beast to Brave, you can use films as a way to talk to children about values to live by and how to handle themselves when facing life’s challenges. Here are a few valuable lessons kids can learn about friendship, love and standing up for what you believe in – all from movies. DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER Whether they’re grumpy ogres like Shrek or reclusive, furry man-beasts with mad ballroom skills like Beast, first appearances can often be deceptive. It’s human nature to make snap judgements – it’s just how our brains are wired,…

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1 Singer Braxton Toni has spoken about her battle with which autoimmune disease? A All Spice B Type 1 diabetes C Lyme D Lupus 2 Brigadeiro traditional is . . . a dessert? A Senegalese B Brazilian C Canadian D Bulgarian 3 South approximately Africa is . . . bigger than the UK? A 10 times B 5 times C 100 times D 25 times 4 The of the . . . major River rivers is one in Southern Africa? A Molopo B Tugela C Klip D Black 5 Teen Tashreeq soccer Ma player tthews was snapped up by which German club? A Bayer Leverkusen B Schalke C Borussia Dortmund D Bayern Munich 6 . biggest . . is the sugarcane world’s producer? A Spain B Colombia C South Africa…

Michael Peña has been a practising Scientologist since 2000, saying the controversial faith helped address a drinking problem. “I wasn’t an alcoholic but I was doing it too much. For me [Scientology] isn’t a belief – it’s a practical thing you do.” He married writer BRIE SHAFFER in 2006 and they have a son, ROMAN (10). In high school he took part in wrestling competitions and would check the sports section of newspapers to see if he’d been ranked. “I loved WWF as a kid.” He stars in another Netflix release this year – the sci-fi movie Extinction.…

THE nightclub was crowded with Friday-night revellers. A popular kwaito tune blasted out from powerful speakers and the knot of people on the dance floor gyrated and twisted their bodies with wild abandon. I sat in a secluded corner of the club and lifted the glass to my mouth, savouring the last drops of my favourite wine. Then I saw a tall man walking towards me. He was wearing a blue tracksuit, white sneakers and a large gold chain sparkled around his neck. He had the physique of a weightlifter and walked like he owned the air he breathed. I knew his type – arrogant, loaded and certain there was no limit to what his money could buy. “Would you mind if I sat down and chatted with you for…

FORMER US first ladies often write their memoirs and they almost always do well. Who wouldn’t want to get a flyon-the-wallglimpse into life in the most famous house of power on the planet? Yet even against a backdrop of sure-fire success this one is something else. Michelle Obama’s book, Becoming, is one of the most eagerly anticipated political memoirs in recent times and pre-orders saw it at the top of Amazon’s bestseller list days before its release. Because, as one critic puts it, Michelle is different. “She’s defied her exalted status in the annals of history by cultivating the image of a modern woman with whom many Americans would like to sip wine and chat.” Days before her book tour was due to kick off, it was already sounding like…

‘Looking forward to the next chapter’ THE picture shows a group of young boys posing with their coach on a dirt pitch – and standing in the back row is a boy staring into the camera with a slight smile on his face. That kid is Didier Drogba, one of the finest footballers from the continent and a hero to millions of young boys now. But back then he couldn’t have imagined how far he’d go – which is why he chose this very snap to announce his retirement from the game. “When I think of the last 20 years of my professional career, looking at this picture can’t make me more proud of what I’ve achieved as a player but most importantly how this journey has shaped me as…

THERE are many things which can disrupt our journey through life if we don’t pay attention to the details. At any given time we all face uphill battles. Some of these happen because we forget our Lord God Almighty when we start doing well and start looking at other people as inferior. Life’s minor or major disappointments and annoyances mustn’t be viewed as problems but as challenges that need to be tackled head-on. We must soldier on and keep on dreaming. And let’s not forget to kneel and pray and be grateful for what we have rather than praying for what we don’t have. We are all God’s children, born with a special purpose that needs to be fulfilled on Earth. No one is born a failure. God wants to…

HIS face features in every picture in the double-storey house. The largest portrait, a hand-painted likeness of the handsome gospel star, hangs in the doorway of the home he bought with his wife in Dainfern, north of Joburg. In the lounge the nine Samas and handful of Crown Gospel Music awards Sfiso Ncwane won are proudly on display in a locked glass cabinet. It’s been two years since the popular singer died but little has changed in the home he shared with his wife and their kids. Even the bedding is the same set they used when the Kulungile Baba hit-maker was alive. Ayanda Ncwane says some of her friends find it creepy she has so many reminders of her late husband. It’s like living with a ghost, they say,…

IF ANYONE had asked her 15 years ago if she’d ever consider being in a polygamous relationship her answer would have been a flat no. But now she’d at least consider the option before making a decision – and it’s all thanks to her role on Mzansi Magic’s telenovela Isibaya. Playing police lieutenant Sibongile Mkhize has revealed a whole new world to her, Lerato Mvelase says. As fans of the hit show know only too well, Sibongile falls in love with Mpiyakhe Zungu (played by Siyabonga Thwala). But Mpiyakhe has two other wives, Phumelele (Ayanda Borotho) and Siphokazi (Celeste Ntuli) – which would make Sibongile wife number three. Her complex relationship with Mpiyakhe has become the talk of the town, with the drama often trending on social media. Delving into…

Ayanda Dlodlo’s parents moved to Swaziland (now Eswatini) when she was a toddler to escape apartheid. She joined Umkhonto we Sizwe in 1980, received training in Moscow and served in various camps in Angola. She then studied marine and shipping management in England and returned to SA in 1994. She served as deputy minister of administration and public works, minister of home affairs and minister of communication before being appointed minister of public service and administration in February. Outside work she’s “the most boring person ever”, she tells DRUM with a laugh. “I go home – and I tell you this is every day – and I go to my room and I will either read a book or watch reality TV. I don’t watch soapies and all that.” She’s…

BABY MARROW AND SALAMI MUFFINS Muffins are perfect for packed meals and these savoury treats are a great all-in-one meal. MAKES 12 MUFFINS PREPARATION: 15 MIN BAKING: 25-30 MIN 500ml (2c) cake flour 15ml (1T) baking powder 5ml (1t) salt 500ml (2c) grated baby marrow 250ml (1c) grated cheddar cheese 100g salami, diced 60ml (¼c) pumpkin seeds 125ml (½c) buttermilk 2 eggs 60ml (¼c) oil TO FINISH extra grated cheddar cheese a few salami slices (optional) Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease 12 hollows of a muffin tin well with nonstick spray. 1 In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. 2 Add the baby marrow, cheddar cheese, salami and pumpkin seeds and mix well. 3 Whisk the buttermilk, eggs and oil together. Add the baby…

HE HAS A SECRET FAMILY Q I’ve just found out my husband lied to me about having only one child outside of our marriage. I had grown to accept this child as part of our family. But I’ve now discovered he has three children outside of our marriage. Even worse, he’s been keeping this woman hidden from me at his mother’s house. When I confronted him about it he said they were not together any more but it doesn’t make any sense because the youngest child is the same age as my second child. He claims the child isn’t his but then why is she still staying at his mother’s house? I’m angry and confused. What should I do? BETRAYED, SMS A Your husband has broken your trust and it…

MOTHER’S NATURE Yo mama is so ugly the government moved Halloween to her birthday. Yo mama is so ugly she made an onion cry. Yo mama is so ugly when she was born her mother said, “What a treasure!” and her father said, “Yes, let’s go out and bury it.” SMART ALEC A traffic cop walks over to the driver’s side of the car he’s stopped for speeding. The young man behind the wheel rolls down his window and smiles charmingly at the officer. “I’ve been waiting for you all day,” the cop says. “Ja, well, I got here as fast as I could,” the young man says. HELPING HAND A young executive is leaving the office late one evening when he finds the confused-looking CEO standing in front of…

Michael Peña stars as Kiki Camarena, a family man and undercover agent who’s sent to Guadalajara to take up a new post and soon finds himself up against sophisticated cartel boss Felix Gallardo (Diego Luna). The 42-year-old actor, who most recently appeared on the big screen in Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp, says his character is based on a real-life figure. “He was an agent in the mid-’80s when the Drug Enforcement Agency was in its infancy. He goes out to Mexico to try to make a difference and sees things coming to a head, tensions forming that would eventually grow into the cartel.” Michael grew up in Chicago in the US where his Mexican parents both worked in a button factory. “I grew up in the ghetto. I remember…

IT WASN’T an easy part to play but she knew it was an important one. Millions of people tune in to watch the show every day and tackling issues that affect the country is a powerful way to raise awareness. Sexual abuse is a major issue in South Africa. More than 40% of rapes in the country are carried out on children, police minister Bheki Cele announced in May, and at least 46 kids are raped in South Africa every day. So when Luyanda Mzazi found out her character, Lesedi, was to be assaulted sexually in Generations: The Legacy, she armed herself with as much knowledge as possible so she could do justice to the scene. The 22-year-old actress watched YouTube videos of rape survivors talking about their experiences and…

DYANTYI SCOOPS TOP AWARD Springbok wing APHIWE DYANTYI was named breakthrough player of the year at this year’s World Rugby Awards in Monaco. The player was also named the best rookie of international rugby after a terrific debut season. The 24-year-old never imagined he’d one day get such accolades, Dyantyi told World Rugby. “It’s been a blessing more than anything. Obviously there have been challenges along the way but I choose to not see it in that light. Sports is a platform that allows any youngster to express themselves and for me, I’m just enjoying myself.” BUCCANEERS SINK AMAKHOSI It was one of the most-anticipated matches of the season, Kaizer Chiefs coming up against Orlando Pirates. But they were defeated once again – this time 2-1. Something has to change,…