Innholdsfortegnelse for 8-Sep-16 i Drum English

IN THIS issue, we give you the lowdown on the legal persecution of our Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan. It’s going to be interesting to see how things unfold in the next few weeks, but the truth is things are going to get worse for our country before they can get better. We are comforted by the fact that it’s only two years before we exercise our power again as voters to determine which political organisation or party we want to take this country to the next level. Read our story detailing Pravin Gordhan’s battle with the Hawks on page 6. We also have an intriguing extract on page 14 from S’thembiso Msomi’s biography, Mmusi Maimane: Prophet or Puppet? which tracks the DA leader’s rise to prominence as one of…

SISIPHO ZAMXAKA YES I went to a white school and was told I could only wear my dreadlocks in a ponytail or in a bun. This is a white look. Black girls want to feel free to wear their hair creatively. SUCCESS MTHOMBENI NO Each school has its traditions and code of conduct which all learners have to abide by. If there are rules, learners must follow them, especially if they are wearing the school’s uniform. LINKY MABASA YES School is about looking “neat” but it doesn’t matter if you do it with natural hair or extensions. There’s a misconception that black people’s hair is untidy and unprofessional. FIND US AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/DRUMMAGAZINE NHLANHLA NQOKO YES Being told you can’t have an Afro is like to a white person…

HE PROBABLY imagined a low-key do at home with the run-of-the-mill rituals for his birthday – maybe some gifts from family and friends, an enthusiastic and perhaps off-key Happy Birthday song and a slap-up meal. But little did actor Menzi Ngubane know what his gorgeous wife, Siki, had arranged. She went all out and put together a surprise 52nd birthday party for him at the swanky Misty Hills Country Hotel in Muldersdrift, west of Joburg. Inviting close friends and family, Siki was methodical in her planning of the event, and the four-course meal it featured. We were invited and witnessed Menzi break down in tears over Siki’s selfless and thoughtful gesture. “My love, ngiyabonga (thank you),” the seasoned actor said in his speech, while singing his wife’s praises. “I’m turning…

Veteran DRUM journalist Eric Naki, who’s politically active in his own right, was a close friend of Bra Stof. He reflects on how the great man took him under his wing: As a young political activist by night and budding journalist by day in the Eastern Cape, I met a lot of leaders who were involved in the liberation struggle But none of them was to be so personally close to me as Reverend Makhenkesi Arnold Stofile, who was then a regional leader of the UDF (United Democratic Front). We would talk about ANC politics and my branch activities when I was a chairperson. When he was redeployed to the Eastern Cape in 1997, Bra Stof came with a clear mandate from the ANC: Clean up the province and lead…

BEFORE NAME: Olwethu Madywabe AGE: 22 OCCUPATION: Student FROM: Parkmore, Sandton OLWETHU’S STORY “I did not know how to move from my heavy, dark-coloured winter clothes to a lightweight, fresh look for spring.” OLWETHU’S REACTION “To discover that white and cream can complement each other and blend so well was a revelation to me. I am a bit conservative so I also learnt how to use metallic accessories to add bit of sophistication to a minimalistic look.” BLING TOP Get an informal look suitable for the office with smart stretch pants, a jewelled chiffon top and pearl necklace. Top R449 and ring R99, Donna. Pants R499 and clutch R349, Foschini. Heels R350, Woolworths. Necklace R79,99, The Fix. Watch R119,99, MRP. HEADGEAR Accessorise a simple chiffon dress with a metallic headband…

AVO AND BEAN SALAD PREPARATION: 20 MIN COOKING: NONE SERVES 4 BEANS 2 x 410 g cans beans (such as cannellini beans, butter beans, red kidney beans or bean mix), drained 10 g fresh coriander, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped SALAD DRESSING 30 ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce 15 ml (1 tbsp) rice wine vinegar 45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil 5 ml (1 tsp) caster sugar 5 ml (1 tsp) chilli flakes (optional) salt and freshly ground pepper SALAD 3 avocados 120 g mixed salad greens 240 g carrot and beetroot or carrot and coleslaw mix 1 BEANS Lightly mix all the ingredients together. 2 SALAD DRESSING Mix all the ingredients together and season with the salt and freshly ground pepper. Pour half the dressing over the…

‘The emotional abuse he’s subjecting you to is being transferred to the kids’ DO I HAVE RIGHTS? Q I’m 28 and my partner is 35. We’ve been living together for eight years. Every time we fight he tells me to pack my bags and leave. I’d like to know what rights I have after staying with him for eight years. We have a seven-year-old son and I’m four months pregnant. ANONYMOUS, SMS A It is not clear to me whether you’ve also contributed towards the household, because that will determine whether you have any rights or not to the estate collected. Unfortunately, just living together does not entitle you to any claim if you decide to part ways, unless there is a binding legal document. But, if during the time…

RHYTHM CITY Sindiswa convinces Emmanuel to give her another chance. Niki (NOLO PHIRI), Puleng and Ntombizodwa come to an understanding and Bash tries to get Niki to flee. Zinzi tries to get Emmanuel to break up with Sindiswa. Denzel is put off by Doc’s controlling behaviour towards Bongi. When Suffo and Niki vanish, everyone fears the worst. Emmanuel finally admits to the boys that he’s confused by Sindiswa’s behaviour. ISIDINGO Sechaba and S’khumbuzo put their entire friendship on the line over a career opportunity. Nikiwe takes charge of her feelings for Gabriel. Lincoln warns Gabriel to stay away from Nikiwe. Lerato’s lie about her condition is slowly starting to catch up with her. Nikiwe can’t hide the fact that she’s having an affair. Georgie (DARLINGTON MICHAELS) tries to get Obakeng…

VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEP Jupiter, planet of abundance, moves into your money horoscope this week to reside there for the next twelve months. Providing you play your cards right, you can thus look forward to a positive cash flow. With Mercury still retracing its steps, this week is the perfect time to restructure your financial strategy. Be very careful and read the small print. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 3, 29, 37, 35, 17, 41 HHP 14 SEPTEMBER WIZ KHALIFA 8 SEPTEMBER TARAJI P. HENSON 11 SEPTEMBER JENNIFER HUDSON 12 SEPTEMBER 2 CHAINZ 12 SEPTEMBER VIRGO: WORK AND MONEY The Virgo workstation is neat and tidy. Buys practical, useful items rather than status symbols and brand names. Makes for an organised, diligent and ultra-efficient employee. Strives for perfection in their…

‘ I believe in diversity. I think that’s my strength. I don’t spend a long time doing one project. I have to keep up with trends ’ DRESS FOR SUCCESS With her signature chiskop, the artist also known as Skanda Queen rocks her killer style, and we’re obsessed! “My mom helped me piece out an outfit, especially for civvies day at school,” she remembers. “She used to take me to those dingy corners in town and we would put outfits together. I also used to wear a lot of my older sister’s clothes, too . . . that’s where my love for fashion started.” Check her slaying the latest trends on Instagram @moozlie SKY’S THE LIMIT Nomuzi’s been a VJ for MTV Base, a guest presenter on Club 808, a…

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‘I felt like a ghost; I wanted to die, so I tried to commit suicide’ NO ONE is immune to life’s challenges, but some obstacles can be particularly hard, and require a great deal of courage, hope and resilience to overcome. One brave woman who stood tall in the face of unimaginable physical and emotional pain is Itumeleng Sekhu. The author and television and radio producer suffered severe burns as a child and was scarred for life, but she soldiered on and is now inspiring others to love themselves and live their lives to the fullest, regardless of the circumstances they face. She tells DRUM about the dreadful night her life changed forever. “I was 11 months old when I suffered severe burns. “The candle that was on the left…

HE ARRIVES at our office 30 minutes early, even beating the styling team and make-up artist. We tell him we’re impressed by his prompt timekeeping, but this actor will have none of it. He chalks up his punctuality to childhood habits. “Growing up in Durban, I was the eldest child in a family of three kids, and from a young age I would wake up early to help my mother with the chores,” Mnqobi Duma explains. “When it was school time, I would help her by fixing breakfast. I would cook porridge for my siblings. As you get older, it becomes a bit difficult to shake off these habits.” THE 32-year-old Generations: The Legacy actor and singer-songwriter has been in the news recently. His song, Umsindo, has been closely compared…

SHE DANCED her way into our hearts in her breakout role as a talented and headstrong ballerina in Center Stage. In 2002, Zoe Saldana went on to star opposite Nick Cannon in the much-loved movie Drumline, before playing Captain Jack Sparrow’s former flame in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. And who can forget her as the steely assassin Cataleya in Colombiana? Since then, the 38-year-old star has taken on some out-of-this-world roles, most notably as the blue princess Neytiri in Avatar, and as communications officer Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in one of the longest-running film franchises in movie history, Star Trek. To mark the 50th anniversary of the original Star Trek show, Paramount Pictures has released their third film in their reboot series, Star Trek Beyond.…

SENSELESS KILLINGS Accusing people of witchcraft and killing them is unacceptable. An elderly woman in Limpopo was axed to death and her grandson set alight by the community. How do you sleep at night knowing you played a role in another person’s death? I can only imagine the pain the old woman and her grandson felt. Let’s stop this madness. May their souls rest in peace. EDWIN RAMAPUPUTUA, E-MAIL SELF–CONFIDENCE IS KEY I’m inspired and motivated by Maumela Mahuwa (Putting herself first, 18 August). The article’s a must­read for all the ladies who have low self­esteem because they wrongfully believe they are ugly. Had Maumela dwelled on what the detractors were saying, she would never have succeeded in her acting career and other projects. A modern SA woman must have…

JUST WHEN the boat enters calm waters, a sudden violent storm appears from nowhere and threatens to engulf and capsize it. That’s exactly where South Africa is at the moment as the country’s political heavyweights duel over control of the national purse strings. Central to this is President Jacob Zuma’s battle with Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan. This ongoing fight comes at a time when the economy is recovering, boosted by the recent resilient performance of the rand against the American dollar which precipitated a double drop in the petrol price. The rand’s recovery gave fresh hope for the country’s economic future with no interest rate hike in sight, no sovereign agency downgrade and a high prospect of economic growth. But then the storm: The country is now facing an…

SHORTLY after the South African Music Awards (Samas), DRUM broke the news that media personality Nandi Madida was having a baby (Is Nandi pregnant? 23 June). At the time, Nandi ( formerly Mngoma) and her musician husband Zakes Bantwini were keeping quiet about their big news. Now, after debuting her baby bump at Mercedes­Benz Fashion Week in Johannesburg, Mzansi’s “It” girl tells us about her beautiful journey to becoming a mother. “I always knew I wanted to be a young mother” the 28­year­old says. “In fact, I had always told myself that I wanted to have children in my 20s. The reason is that I want to still be young enough to have the energy to run after my kids.” Zakes and Nandi have been together for over three years…

HE SPENT five years in jail for a rape he didn’t commit. Even now, after his name has been cleared by the KZN High Court, his life remains a struggle. Since he was released from Qalakabusha Prison in Empangeni in July, James Tembe has lived alone in his home in Kwa-Sokhulu near Richards Bay. “After my arrest, my wife and children were victimised and feared for their lives, so they fled our home,” explains James (47). Even though he’s free, he has nothing left. “I feel like I’m the walking dead; my spirit is dead” James was arrested after his 12-year-old niece claimed he raped her late in 2010. At the time, he was a teacher at a local high school and stayed in the same yard as his niece.…

COLOUR-IN PROBLEM: Olwethu tells us she’s afraid of using colour because she thinks it doesn’t suit her. She plays it safe by wearing neutral shades that don’t draw attention to her face or body. SOLUTION: We show her how to add colour without going over the top, first with make-up and then with a headwrap and accessories. TIP: The best way to go about choosing colour is to try a few colour options that you like and then see if they suit you. Try testers from stores in different colours and textures. STEP BY STEP STEP 1 Prepare your lips by first applying a layer of foundation or concealer. This acts as a primer and helps your lipstick last. It also makes for a neutral canvas to apply your colour.…

A STAGGERING 70 % of women and a third of men in SA are overweight or obese. When it comes to our kids, the stats are even more shocking: One in four girls and one in five boys between the ages of two and 14 are too fat. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, South Africa has the highest overweight and obesity rates in sub-Saharan Africa. This is why the Government has planned the sugar tax that will come into effect on 1 April next year. The link between sugar intake and obesity is well-documented, and Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan has decided to slap a 20 % tax on sugar-sweetened beverages to make South Africans think twice about buying them. The hope is that this will decrease sugar…

‘Most diseases, if diagnosed early, are managed well with medication’ IS IT A URINARY INFECTION? QI have terrible abdominal pains, even during sex with my husband. I went to the doctor and he told me it’s a urinary tract infection and gave me specific treatment. After taking the medication, I felt dizzy and tired. I just finished it, but I’m weak. Is it because of the treatment? I still have pains and I drink a lot of water. Is something wrong with me? ANONYMOUS, SMS A If there is no resolution with your treatment, you can go back to the doctor who treated you as there is a possibility you are resistant to the treatment. He or she might send your urine to a lab for further investigation to check…

WITH the recent increase in lifestyle­induced diseases, dietician Thandolethu Mabaso has plenty of work on her plate in her private practice and at Heidelberg Hospital in Gauteng. The 24­year­old Ekurhuleni­based professional uses her knowledge of food and the human body to help her clients prevent and manage high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney problems. A dietician alters a patient’s nutrition based on their medical condition and individual needs, and they’re the only healthcare professionals licensed to assess, diagnose, and treat nutritional problems. In order to call yourself a dietician, you need the required degrees and to be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. In contrast, anyone can call themselves a nutritionist whether they have qualifications or not. “In the hospital, I work with adults and…

LAUGH OUT LOUD What did the elf use to make himself taller? Elf-raising flour. What did the robot say to the car? Don’t look, I’m changing. Who was the first underwater spy? James Pond. What has webbed feet and fangs? Count Quackula. Why did the bridesmaids decide to form a rugby team? They were already wearing matching outfits. What do you call the soft tissue between a shark’s teeth? The slow swimmer. I saw a poster today. Somebody was asking: “Have you seen my cat?” So I called the number and said I didn’t. I like to help where I can. Woman: I have a doctor’s appointment today but I really don’t want to go. Man: Just call in sick then. What do you get when you cross a comedian…

WITH just under two months to go before the final Matric exams, we’re all feeling a bit flustered. But don’t let your nerves, your upcoming Matric ball or your end-of-year party cloud your mind and distract you! Stay focused using these top study tips from The Independent Institute of Education: 1 Create a wall or desk calendar with enough space to write a to-do list for each day of the week. Enter the exam dates for both the prelim exams as well as the final exams in October. The dates for the National Senior Certificate final exams can be found on the websites of the Department of Basic Education (public and private schools) and Independent Examination Board (certain private schools). Also diarise any other important dates or occasions. 2 Rate…

BUTTERFLIES are some of the most beautiful insects in the world. There are more than 18 000 species, but did you know they don’t have their colourful wings from birth? They begin their lives as worm­like caterpillars. Let’s find out more. LIFE CYCLE OF A BUTTERFLY 1 A butterfly’s life begins as an egg that hatches a small caterpillar. The caterpillar does little besides eat, storing energy in its body and getting steadily bigger. 2 When the caterpillar is ready for the next step it changes into a pupa or chrysalis – a stage in which it’s encased in a hard shell that protects it from predators and bad weather. It attaches itself to the underside of a leaf, a branch or any other safe place. But don’t think there’s…

‘My mom kept me going – she was at the hospital every day‘ HE REFUSES to be defined by his disability. Instead, he says he always aims to be the best in everything he does. Samkelo Radebe (27), from Randburg in Joburg, may be a double amputee, but that has never held him back. His achievements speak for themselves – as well as being a Paralympian sprinter with an impressive collection of medals, he also has a blossoming legal career. Samkelo has turned down jobs which specifically stated they were for those with disabilities, and amended his CV to exclude any reference to his physical condition. The difference in callbacks from job applications was overwhelming – he received more calls. He adds that before he amended his CV, he got…

MADISON Square Garden in New York was the venue of choice for one of the biggest events on the music industry calendar, the 33rd annual MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). We saw a number of our favourite stars turn heads on the awards’ famous white carpet. But BEYONCÉ definitely owned the night, becoming the artist with the most MTV VMAs in history. Queen B stole the show in a feathered Francesco Scognamiglio gown, with her daughter BLUE IVY in a matching outfit by her side. The mother and daughter pair were both adorned in Lorraine Schwartz jewellery. Bey’s famous curves weren’t the only ones on display: rapper NICKI MINAJ and singer BRITNEY SPEARS looked ultra-sexy, too. Britney opted for a little black dress while Nicki was a vision in a…

WHOSE MEDAL IS IT? I WAS inspired by runner Wayde van Niekerk – not just for his sensational 400 m Olympic gold medal and record, but for saying that his medal is “for all South Africans”. He did not distinguish between his countrymen as some people have done by asking if his achievement was for coloured people. Twenty years into democracy, it’s sad that we are still stuck on the need to “box” people in so that we know how to understand and treat them. Martin Luther King Jr once said: “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin, but by the content of their character” That is my dream…

‘He is a very supportive guy who encourages people . . .’ ‘He is an activist like that, thinking of a practical solution to a problem’ SO, WILL you be voting for him and the DA in the next election?” I asked Kgotla Molefe one early Tuesday evening. I was expecting Molefe to be as unequivocal in his answer as he had been with all other responses to questions about his childhood friend and playmate who was now a famous big­shot politician. But he paused, contemplatively, as if in search of the right words to express his feelings. We were at a filling station on Steve Kgane Street in Dobsonville’s Extension 2 and we had been talking for almost an hour about Molefe’s memories of Maimane as a child. The…

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CUSTARD SQUARES As soon as it starts to thicken in the pot, pour the custard over the pastry. PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 25 MIN MAKES 12 500 g butter puff pastry 375 ml (1½ cups) caster sugar 250 ml (1 cup) cornflour 200 ml (¾ cup) custard powder 1 L (4 cups) milk 70 g butter, chopped 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence icing sugar for dusting Preheat oven to 180 °C. Grease a 22 cm square cake pan and line the base and sides with baking paper. Then grease two baking sheets. 1 Place a sheet of pastry on each baking sheet. Bake, one tray at a time, for about 8 minutes or until golden and puffed. Carefully flatten the pastry. Set aside to…

IT MIGHT be true that quitting is prevalent in the absence of courage and determination. Life is never without obstacles, but you need to keep going nonetheless. Be determined to have a better outcome and you will succeed. There are many situations that will upset our lives in various ways, and we need to develop the strength to stay on course. In Judges 9:51­53, we are told an amazing story of phenomenal courage and the ability of the human spirit to fight for survival. The scripture reads: “Inside the city, however, was a strong tower, to which all the men and women – all the people of the city – had fled. They had locked themselves in and climbed up on the tower roof. Abimelech went to the tower and…

LIBRA 23 Sep – 22 Oct Jupiter, the cosmic Lady Luck, moves into your sign and you could be poised to reap the benefits. However, your love life may be anything but harmonious this week. You might find it impossible to sweep little niggles under the carpet and will probably be subjected to a period of conflict. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 11, 25, 32, 30, 23, 6 SCORPIO 23 Oct – 21 Nov Your energy levels peak, not only physically but emotionally too. It’s vital to find a self-expressive outlet for your vigour and to channel your passion into creative pursuits. On a different level, mistrust and jealousy can sabotage your relationship. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 34, 45, 13, 36, 4, 27 SAGITTARIUS 22 Nov – 20 Dec Although relationships on all…

1. WHO IS JOBURG’S NEW MAYOR? A. Parks Tau B. Herman Mashaba C. Mmusi Maimane D. Danny Jordaan 2. POWDERED RHINO HORN IS SOLD IN ASIA AS . . .? A. An appetite suppressant B. An antiseptic C. A natural aphrodisiac D. A teeth whitener 3. WHAT IS BRAZIL’S CURRENCY? A. Dollar B. Pound C. Peso D. Real 4. HOW MANY COLOURS ARE IN THE RAINBOW? A. Seven B. Six C. Five D. Four 5. PIMVILLE IS A SUBURB IN WHICH TOWNSHIP? A. Langa B. Kwamashu C. Soweto D. Mamelodi 6. WHICH STAR SIGN IS SYMBOLISED BY TWINS? A. Leo B. Virgo C. Cancer D. Gemini 7. WHICH FORMULA ONE DRIVER WON FOUR RACES IN A ROW IN JULY? A. Nico Rosberg B. Sebastian Vettel C. Lewis Hamilton D. Jenson…

MONSTER HUNTER GENERATIONS 3DS Monster Hunter Generations is the best Monster Hunter game Capcom has made for the 3DS: it’s a love letter to fans of the series and a “greatest hits” of Monster Hunter games. We couldn’t find anything missing from the massive experience on offer. Everything in the game has been expanded – from the variety of weapons to monsters to gear, crafting, companions . . . the list goes on. For fans of the series, Generations is the ultimate must-have title, but for new players, beware: Capcom has always made the Monster Hunter series with its hardcore fans in mind, so it can be tough for a newbie hunter to get to grips with the many systems that come together to build the complete Monster Hunter experience.…

WHO CAN resist a story of triumph over adversity? We certainly can’t, so when DRUM got the chance to meet Muvhango actress Sannah Mchunu, we were there like a shot. Our interview has been arranged at the luxurious Tintswalo at Waterfall Hotel in Joburg’s northern suburbs, and Sannah arrives with five of her seven children and younger sister in tow. Sunlight brushes her face as she sips her coffee during her make-up session. The 46-year-old TV star tells us her children aren’t yet comfortable with her talking about the breakdown of her marriage, so we agree not to chat in their presence. She, however, is certain that it’s something she wants to talk about. Sannah adds that she refuses to be silenced on the subject of domestic violence. “I cannot…

HE WAS considered a “marquee signing” by Mamelodi Sundowns, who paid an undisclosed amount as well as shipped two players off to Bidvest Wits for his signature. But highly­intelligent midfielder Sibusiso Vilakazi avoids the topic of his transfer, which dragged on for more than a year, and instead prefers to talk about growing up in Soweto, his foundation and soccer. BORN AND raised in Soweto, the attacking midfielder perfected his art on the township’s dusty streets where he and his friends played the beautiful game from dawn to dusk. They often used stockings stuffed with plastic bags and newspapers as a ball and two bricks at both ends of the street for goalposts. “From as far back as I can remember, I grew up pining to play for either Orlando…