Innholdsfortegnelse for 26-Dec-19 i Drum English

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! LEG of lamb, potato salad and trifle – we can’t wait to tuck into the festive feast with our families. No matter what delicious dish you choose to put on your table, or which carols you want to put on repeat on your playlist, we hope you have family and friends to enjoy it with you and that this Christmas is your most special yet. The DRUM team wishes all our readers a blessed, safe and fun festive season. May your worries fade away and may each day of the holiday season bring you lots of joy. We hope you will enjoy the break and get to spend quality time with the people you love most, creating special memories you can cherish for the rest of the year.…

THEY were a mom and dad with a dream to see their daughter walk on her own two feet in a pair of pretty shoes. Now their precious little girl is living proof that dreams do come true – and testimony to the fact that parents should sometimes stick to their instincts, no matter what medical professionals may tell them. After a long year toing and froing between home in Johannesburg and Florida in the United States, the Moropa family are loving being back together and looking forward to Christmas. And bubbly little Phenyo (3) is indeed standing on her own two feet – and even trying out a few dance moves. “It’s nice seeing her walk, play around and do things,” the tot’s mom, Gillian (30), tells us when…

SCULPTORS often use clay or stone to create art, but a woman from the Ivory Coast is using her hair to make masterpieces. Laetitia Ky (22) often spends long spells in front of the mirror to produce anything from a TV set to flowers in a vase. “They can take me hours,” she says. “I use hair extensions, wire, wool and thread. To hold it in place I must do a very tight ponytail as a foundation for the hairstyle. I don’t use any product, it’s all about braiding.” Laetitia has gained some 260 000 Instagram followers who can’t get enough of her art. “I came across an album of hairstyles women used to wear in some African tribes prior to colonisation. These were impressive and made me want to…

IT’S only natural to slow down as we grow older. There may be health problems, weight issues or worries about falling while exercising. But research shows that an active lifestyle becomes more important than ever to our health as we age. Not only does working out cut the risk of stroke or heart attack, it also leaves you feeling younger. While most people their age complain about body pain and aching joints, thanks to their training routines these senior citizens wake up with a spring in their step. We speak to four golden oldies who are fighting fit. GLADYS NGWENYA (77) She moves swiftly in the ring as she punches her coach’s boxing gloves. It seems like she’s been training her whole life, but Gladys fell in love with boxing…

MY DAUGHTER AND I NO LONGER CONNECT Q I’m worried about my daughter. She’s 18 and I feel our relationship is no longer good. We’ve always been very close and she used to tell me everything that was going on in her life, but now it’s changed. She’s moody most of the time and says she wants to leave home, but she doesn’t have a job and I can’t afford to pay rent for her. I don’t know what she thinks and feels anymore and I’m scared for her. What can I do to get her to talk to me again? WORRIED MOM, EMAIL A As parents we sometimes wish the relationships we have with our children would stay the same through all their life stages, but unfortunately that isn’t…

JUST LIKE MAGIC A magician on a cruise ship entertains a different audience each week by doing the same tricks over and over again. However, the captain’s parrot sees each show and begins to understand how the magician’s tricks work. Eventually the parrot becomes bored by watching the same act repeatedly and starts shouting in the middle of the shows, “Look, it’s not the same hat!” or “Look, he’s hiding the flowers under the table,” or “Hey, why are all the cards the ace of spades?” The magician is furious but can’t do anything about it because it is, after all, the captain’s parrot. One terrible day, the cruise ship is hit by a hurricane and it sinks. The magician ends up on a piece of wood in the middle…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Revelations by the other moms leaves Lesedi (LUYANDA MZAZI) horrified. Ayanda’s worry turns to horror when she hears why her daughter went missing. Crazy J makes a spur-of-the moment decision which he hopes is not a mistake. Nontle decides to do the right thing even though she’s dreading it. Gadaffi scares Spororo into playing double agent. The family is in a panic about baby Banele. The new year starts off on a horrible note for Cosmo. SCANDAL! The lobola negotiation ends in high drama. Boniswa seems to be full of care for a family member but she has an ulterior motive. Yvonne has plans for an adventurous new start. Kgosi (GIVEN STUURMAN) is determined to go through with a risky idea despite several objections. Yvonne is confronted…

DASHING through the snow, in a two-horse open sleigh, with real-life reindeer, pulling all the way . . . That could be the Mariah Carey version of Jingle Bells. Not for her the one-horse sleigh of the timeless Christmas tune – or even horses, for that matter. Mimi has Rudolph and his pals hauling her and her kids through a wintry wonderland come Christmas Eve – oh, and Santa himself is there too. Because when it comes to Christmas, Mariah is the undisputed queen of the over-the-top castle. And who can blame her for a dash of extravagance when the holiday practically belongs to her – on the charts, anyway? Her evergreen 25-year-old hit, All I Want for Christmas is You, holds the Guinness World Record for being the best-charting…

DRUM FOOD We’ve selected the most delicious recipes from the finalists of the DRUM Food Ambassador competition for this issue of DRUM FOOD. There’s a great mix of dishes – from simple meals for the midweek rush to culinary creations to wow  guests. What’s more, these meal are easy to prepare! DRUM HAIR The latest issue of DRUM HAIR is packed with the hottest styles from runways to Mzansi’s streets. We also give you advice on how to keep your hair beautiful – from wigs and braids to natural and coloured hair! Get your copy of these fab magazines in stores now, or order from Johan  Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com GET DRUM ON YOUR PC OR DEVICE Pay R64 a month and get DRUM every week – that’s R14,70…

THEY’VE been married so long they finish each other’s sentences. After nearly four decades together, veteran actor Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha and his wife, Claudine, are like teens in love. We catch up with the couple at our Auckland Park offices where Jerry (63) tucks into a fruit salad while stealing glances at Claudine (62), who is having her makeup done. It’s clear he only has eyes for her. The veteran actor recently starred in M-Net’s Trackers and has two big-screen films set for release next year, but for now he and Claudine are looking forward to having the family over for a feast on Christmas Day. They love entertaining their five children and six grandchildren and Jerry lives for Claudine’s oxtail and dumplings. He was 22 when they met,…

CRISPY COLESLAW AND PORK SALAD SERVES 12 AS A SIDE PREPARATION: 15 MIN CHILLING: 1 HR 300g coleslaw mix 240g fresh OR canned pineapple cubes 500g pork neck OR rump, seasoned, cooked and cubed DRESSING 250ml (1c) mayonnaise 125ml (½c) barbecue sauce 60ml (¼c) mustard sauce 30ml (2T) Worcestershire sauce 30ml (2T) lime juice TO SERVE handful of tortilla chips 30g sliced almonds 1 In a large bowl, mix the coleslaw, pineapple and pork. 2 Dressing In small bowl, mix all the ingredients and whisk until smooth. 3 Add the dressing to the coleslaw mixture and toss to coat. 4 Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to help the flavours develop. 5 To serve Toss the salad and top with the tortilla chips and sliced almonds. CREAMY SPICED CUCUMBER SALAD…

The two most important things you can do as you get older are to watch your diet and get moving. You also need to make your emotional wellness a priority. FOOD Cut out fatty foods and load up on fruit, vegetables, nuts and low-fat dairy. Steer clear of processed food and add fibre to your diet – fibre-rich food includes peas, beans and pulses; fruit such as berries, pears and oranges; and veggies such as broccoli, carrots and sweetcorn. Pick wholegrain options when it comes to cereals, pasta and bread. Fibre helps keep the digestive system healthy and prevents constipation. It also cuts cholesterol levels and lowers the chance of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and colon cancer. Try to get a balance from the various food groups, including lean…

I’M NOT IN HIS WILL Q I recently found out my husband is leaving 80% of his assets to our son and 20% to his other child, who he had before we married. This is unfair. How will I support myself if he dies before me? ANONYMOUS, EMAIL A Individuals have a right to leave their estates to whoever they want. This is called freedom of testation. If you and your husband are married in community of property, you will receive your 50% of the matrimonial estate, regardless of what the will says. If you are married out of community of property, subject to the accrual system, the accrual will be calculated and if your estate is lower than that of your spouse, you’ll be given a share of the…

CAPRICORN 21 DEC – 20 JAN Mercury, master of the mind, moves in to your sign this week. Whether you want to set goals for the year to come or organise a schedule for 2020, you should be able to apply your mind in a realistic, practical manner. You may be prone to being quite serious, but try to be a bit light-hearted when it comes to the social scene. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 14, 26, 31, 34, 4, 44 CAPRICORN AT HOME Dreams of a classy house in an upmarket suburb. Capricorn’s room is well furnished and has a clock. A Capricorn mother disciplines her children and raises them traditionally. A Capricorn father prompts his children to achieve. A Capricorn sibling is your Rock of Gibraltar. You’re the organiser of…

MUSIC For music lovers Looking for a special gift or hot tracks to get the party started? Here’s our pick of the festive season’s musical offerings MERRY CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY This year Mariah celebrates the 25th anniversary of her famous holiday album, Merry Christmas, with a deluxe re-issue. The new record will boast several remixes, a new version of Sugar Plum Fairy and a few previously unreleased live tracks from her 1994 performance at the Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York. And, yes, All I Want for Christmas is You is also there. NEVER FELT LIKE CHRISTMAS BY LIZZO Originally released in 2015, Lizzo’s holiday offering gets a timely re-release. “I’ve always loved Christmas music. Working in retail deferred my love for it,” the Grammy nominee…

EACH animal is a distinctive rainbow of shades. At a glance, the colourful menagerie of beasts appears to be made of play dough or plastic, but on closer inspection their hides are revealed to be a very familiar rubbery texture. Artist Davis Ndungu’s creations feel a lot like a flip-flop – because that’s what they’re made of: discarded sandals. He recycles around 7 000 flip-flops in a year to create about 2 000 sculptures. Davis (42) has been recycling old beach sandals and turning them in to eye-catching sculptures ranging from giraffes to warthogs, penguins and rhinos for the past 10 years. He is now also experimenting with making furniture from them, for sale on his website and at the bustling The Watershed at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.…

1 Which actress will play the lead in Netflix’s original African action series Queen Sono, set for release early next year? A Amanda du-Pont B Dineo Moeketsi C Pearl Thusi D Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa 2 Where did BFFs Trevor Noah, Anele Mdoda and Sizwe Dhlomo holiday together earlier this year? A Bahamas B Japan C Switzerland D Canada 3 Which newly married comedian caused controversy with the title of his one-man show Manstruation: Surviving a Wife? A Jason Goliath B Loyiso Gola C Donovan Goliath D Trevor Noah 4 Which artist won the Sama for best pop album this year? A Tresor B Samthing Soweto C Cassper Nyovest D YoungstaCPT 5 Which South African actor walked the runway at New York Fashion Week alongside Miss SA Zozibini Tunzi and Demi-Leigh…

1 Which disease was Beyoncé’s father, Mathew Knowles, recently diagnosed with? 2 Which former model featured on the cover of the 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition at the age of 45? 3 Who is this year’s highest paid actor in the world? 4 Which black filmmaker, notable for being the youngest person nominated for a best director Oscar at age 24, died this year? 5 Which actor and DJ goes by the nickname Big Driis? 6 What’s the name of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s youngest child?…

1 Lupita Nyong’o wrote a children’s book. True False 2 Halle Berry will star as the Little Mermaid in a new version of the animated classic. True False 3 Captain Marvel actress Lashana Lynch will be the new 007 in the upcoming James Bond film, No Time to Die. True False 4 Black Panther was nominated for a best picture Oscar. True False 5 Drake has his own private Boeing 767 worth R3 billion. True False 6 Idris Elba got married for the third time. True False…

WITH our busy schedules, it’s often difficult to pop into the shops after work. However, if you have the following ingredients in your kitchen, you’ll be able to whip up a meal. I always keep an eye on my pantry, freezer and spice rack and if I run out of a must-have item, I immediately add it to my shopping list. CANNED GOODS These last for years, so you can save money if you buy them in bulk. Also, you can use canned goods to make a variety of meals, for example, using tinned tuna for fish cakes or beans for a quick burrito for dinner. I always make sure my cupboards are stocked with the following: Canned beans Canned corn Canned fruit – add to ice cream and you…

IT COULD be the funniest conversation you’ll ever have – or the most awkward one. No matter how you look at it, sex-related talks can’t be avoided. Body odour, preferences, contraceptives, past lovers and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are just a few of the things you need to discuss – and while the conversation may take you out of your comfort zone, these issues have to be addressed. Whether you’ve been seeing each for a few months or years, there’s no formula for the sex talk – but there are ways to make it easier. GETTING STARTED Communication is necessary throughout a relationship, the American Sexual Health Association says. “No matter how long you and your partner have been together, you’ll need to keep communicating about your sexual expectations, desires…

SHOULD you or shouldn’t you? At this time of year it’s tempting to take the plunge and change to a new medical aid fund. Perhaps you’re reeling from how much your existing premium is being hiked or maybe your medical needs have changed. Whatever the reason, making a switch can feel rather daunting. But it doesn’t have to be. A medical aid broker can help you choose one that’s right for you and there are several websites that compare premiums and benefits. Here are a few things you should keep in mind before making the big decision. 1 TIMING IS EVERYTHING Once you’ve decided to switch, you need to notify your current medical aid. The notice period can vary from one to three months. Ensure the new cover starts the…

1 Which rapper’s sports management company did Springbok captain Siya Kolisi recently sign with? A Jay-Z B Kanye West C Dr Dre D 50 Cent 2 Which colour won’t you see in a rainbow? A Violet B Red C Magenta D Indigo 3 The Roman Catholic Bible has . . . more books in it than the one used by Protestants? A2 B7 C9 D 11 4 . . . is an inflammatory disease caused by the immune system attacking its own tissues? A Lupus B Coeliac disease C Multiple sclerosis D Sickle cell anemia 5 Which Ancient Egyptian goddess was depicted with the head of a lion? A Hathor B Sekhmet C Bastet D Ma’at 6 This year’s team of the year category at the SA Sports Awards included…