Innholdsfortegnelse for 17-Nov-16 i Drum English

AS THE mother of two young boys, I was in tears when I read the story of the nine-year-old Mpumalanga boy with a debilitating and unsightly skin condition. Yuri Magagula hasn’t only been rejected and bullied at school, but his family insists he sleep on the floor and eat from separate crockery and cutlery because his condition poses a threat. According to the Mpumalanga Department of Health, his mother was supposed to take him to a clinic for a check-up but she never did. I can’t understand why she’d honour an appointment with the media yet skip her son’s medical appointment. The fact that his condition hasn’t been diagnosed yet could be a clear case of negligence by the hospital and/or clinic. In the same breath, it’s important that parents…

MMESHI KGAPHOLA YES It will help by enlightening those who are ignorant or ill-informed about their fundamental human rights. It will foster social cohesion. ANDILE HADEBE YES It’s a good thing. I think white people get away with racist things and black people come for revenge, and it all back fires. GUGU MASINGA MAYBE In theory, I think it’s a good idea, but I think it will be difficult to enforce and it would be all too easy for people to exploit the law. If implemented properly, though, it has the potential to curb hate speech and help many wronged South Africans. ZODWA KHUMALO NO I don’t think so. I think people should be more educated and, as a result, their attitudes towards each other will change. Education will enable…

AT JUST nine years old, he’s become an outcast. Due to a skin condition that is spreading over his body, his physical and emotional suffering is ruining his life Clearly uncomfortable in his own skin, Yuri Magagula fidgets and scratches as his mother, Sarifa, tells us about her son’s troubles. About eight months ago, the little boy from Phakama near Malelane in Mpumalanga started to develop sores on his stomach that slowly spread upwards to his face. To make matters worse, the sores emit a bad smell that has made him a target for bullies. “Some children at school call me nasty names, such as being a rotten dog or rotten egg,” Yuri tells us. The bullying became so bad he was forced to leave school for a month in…

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‘Just make sure you do what makes you happy and don’t regret your decision later’ I CAN’T FIND A JOB Q I’m a 21-year-old female who’s battling to find a job. I’ve submitted my CV many times without success. My family thinks I’m useless so I decided to move in with my boyfriend. I’ve now become his maid when he goes to work. What can I do about my situation? BM, E-MAIL A Unemployment in our country is a reality, but that’s no reason for anyone to lose hope – you just have to be patient. Having said that, I don’t think moving in with your boyfriend was a good idea. Your family has a responsibility towards you and he doesn’t. And there’s nothing wrong with moving back home. Your…

IN A long-distance race, the winner is not the one who leaves the starting line first, but the one who crosses the finishing line first. The Bible, in Hebrews 12:1, uses the analogy of a long-distance race to describe the life journey of a Christian: the race is not a quick sprint, and those who run it need endurance. Scripture teaches us that there’s a season and a time for everything in life (Ecclesiastes 3:1). It also teaches us that it is God who changes the seasons and the times, and it is He who removes kings and raises others (Daniel 2:21). The “day of small things” refers to that “winter” season in life, where nothing seems to work in your favour. A season marked by barrenness where all efforts…

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THE NERVES kicked in just as she stepped into the big arena, but she told herself she wasn’t going to let anything stand in her way. Tonight, she was going to make history. Her aim was “to own the night” and stun the audience with her opera talent. She did just that, and accomplished her mission of becoming a global soprano sensation after coming second overall in the coveted 35th International Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition in Cape Town. Opera singer Noluvuyiso Mpofu’s fans described her voice as “extraordinary” and “angelic”. Her achievement in the competition was no walk in the park, the stakes are high: 853 young opera singers from around the world entered and 120 made it to the final rounds to perform for a jury of opera…

BUSINESSWOMAN and designer Madira Matjeke brought her community together for their first Mr and Miss Tshwane East pageant. One of the main themes for the day was Elegant African as hopeful models from all over the city came to participate and celebrate in Nellmapius, Pretoria East. The contestants all looked nervous at the start, before leaping in to show off their skills, ranging from singing to, dancing and poetry reading, during the pageant’s talent segment. One moment that stood out was when South Africa’s Little Miss World 2016, Reabetswe Mmekwa, gave the contestants advice. “The most important thing is that you stay true to yourself and remain humble and have elegance,” the 11-year-old said on stage, just before helping to crown the winner. Mitchell Mnisi took the Miss Tshwane East…

AWARD-WINNING group THE MUFFINZ recently entertained music lovers at a chill session in Saxonwold, Johannesburg. They were joined by fellow musicians Brian Temba, Zamo and NOMSA “NOMISUPASTA” MAZWAI. As a special treat for fans, Brian performed some of his new music, taken from his recently released album, UnABC. The singer and Muvhango actor told us fans can expect a different sound, but the same genre on the album. “I worked with a few artists on this album, including The Muffinz, who I’ve been wanting to work with for the past three years, so I’m glad I finally had a chance to work with them,” he said. Meanwhile, The Muffinz gushed about the “amazing support” they are getting from fans.…

After meeting at a party and becoming her manager, Tommy Mottola married Mariah in 1993. They divorced five years later. Former Yankees baseball player Derek Jeter was her “rebound” love in 1998 after her divorce. Luis Miguel hooked up with the Infinity superstar on and off from 1999 to 2001. Eminem claimed to have dated Mimi in the early 2000s for about six months. She denied it, telling Playboy magazine in 2007: “Something is clearly askew with him . . . I’m curious as to why he’s so obsessed with me.” Mimi dated her manager, Mark Sudack, from 2004 to 2008. Nick Cannon and the diva secretly wed in 2008 in the Bahamas. Mimi later said they’re “soulmates”. They’re parents to five-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan. Their divorce was finalised…

SHE RECENTLY opened her heart to DRUM, confiding in a tell-all interview about being beaten by her ex-boyfriend (12 May, He almost killed me). But even though she’s a celebrity, she’s managed to keep her children out of the public eye. Now Kwaito songbird Nomasonto “Mshoza” Maswanganyi (33) gives us another exclusive, as we get the chance to hang out with her and her kids, Pride (8) and Jacob Junior (7). We hook up with them at Next Door restaurant on Vilakazi Street in Soweto. The children have come here from Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, where they live with their father, businessman Jacob Mnisi. “I am really excited to see my kids,” Mshoza beams. “I see them often, but them doing this shoot with me is very special because we haven’t done…

PREP YOUR SKIN Bumpy skin is not a pleasant sight, so get rid of all the dead skin cells by exfoliating. Exfoliating smoothes the skin and opens pores, allowing them to breathe and absorb moisturising products. Use skin-firming oil or lotion for a few weeks prior to hitting the beach. Focus on key “problem” areas: commonly the thighs, buttocks, stomach and chest. Minimise the appearance of stretch marks and scars by adding tissue oil to your skincare regimen. Apply it on affected areas in the morning and evening, but only use it on your face just before bedtime. DID YOU KNOW? You can firm up and tone your thighs and buttocks by doing a set of squats daily. Start with three sets of eight squats and increase them as you…

WILL I BECOME INFERTILE? Q I’d like to ask you about a slight lump on my manhood which I’ve had since I was a young boy. Sometimes it’s very painful. I’m 33 years old and I would like to start my own family. Because of various tales and theories I’ve heard, I’ve started to think it might make me infertile unless I undergo treatment, but I can’t afford it. Please help. SONTO, SMS AI strongly advise you to have a physical clinical assessment by a doctor who will look at the location, size and colour of the lump before coming to a diagnosis. The doctor will probably send you for tests after doing a clinical exam. This is what we have to focus on before we even consider the problem…

“In my view, medication should be the last resort – especially with young children as their brains are still developing,” says Sue van der Spuy, a trauma counsellor from Somerset West. Many psychiatric medications aren’t registered in South Africa for use in children, adds Johannesburg-based child psychiatrist Dr David Benn. “Anxiety medication should be prescribed only by doctors who are experts in the field.” What about medication you can buy over the counter? The fact that something is available over the counter or is a natural preparation, doesn’t mean it’s safe for your child, says Johannesburg-based psychiatrist Dr Helen Clark. There isn’t enough evidence about how effective these drugs are or the possible side effects in children.…

SHE’S PROOF that the right attitude and a willingness to learn can serve you well in any career. As the group sales director for a major hotel chain, Dorcas Dlamini’s main responsibility is to bring revenue into all the chain’s properties. The 32-year-old drives a comprehensive sales strategy plan with the aim of acquiring and maintaining business from various market segments for Protea Hotels by Marriott. These markets include corporate companies, Government, airlines, travel management companies and professional conference organisers. “I lead a team of 70 incredibly dynamic salespeople who are on the road and office-based,” Dorcas explains. “We are driven by set targets or budgets for our hotels from the specific market segments. “This also involves ensuring we have our finger on what could potentially impact our business positively…

ISIDINGO Calvin and Obakeng call a truce. Gabriel thinks Tyson (SHONA FERGUSON) wants to muscle in on his business. Lerato considers starting a loans company. Calvin has to think creatively in order to win back Dani’s trust. Nikiwe blames Gabriel for Shaft 8’s vulnerability. Angie becomes suspicious when Conrad arrives at the press conference. Conrad infuriates Angelique. Barker puts his foot down when it comes to Jody. RHYTHM CITY Bash puts his credibility on the line for Rene. Toolkit and Speshil have a tempting offer for Suffo. Mapula battles to help Dumisani. Puleng (TEBOGO KHALO) finds out about the rhino heist. Kwela and Lungile fight for Bongi. Speshil finds out that Suffocate has pulled out of the deal. Bongi discovers that Lerato was not to blame for the leaked photograph.…

CYRIL RAMAPHOSA 17 NOVEMBER DAMON WAYANS JR 18 NOVEMBER TYGA 19 NOVEMBER FUTURE 20 NOVEMBER CARLY RAE JEPSEN 21 NOVEMBER JAMIE LEE CURTIS 22 NOVEMBER MILEY CYRUS 23 NOVEMBER SCORPIO’S POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE TRAITS: Focused. One doesn’t easily divert a Scorpio from their path. Faithful. They will always stand by you as promised. Intuitive. They often “read”people’s minds. Jealous. And even possessive. Secretive. They don’t just trust people. Resentful. Despite their hard shell, a Scorpio can be hurt easily. Manipulative. They love to dominate.…

CRUNCH TIME Cheeky Lindiwe accepted stolen exam papers in a recent storyline in Scandal!, but the actress who plays her has never cheated on a test, quiz or exam. Instead, Nomvelo Makhanya believes in hard work. “Some days I would study with my friends because it was just easier that way and on other days, I needed to study by myself,” she recalls. Her dedication has clearly paid off: She’s not only in a soapie, but she’s also starred in several stage productions. BLANK SPACE There’s nothing worse than studying for an exam, only to blank out the minute you take your seat in the exam room. Take Nomvelo’s advice: “Relax, relax, relax! There’s nothing worse than stressing about something you know you studied for. Study hard, yes, but learn…

FRESH from their American and Canadian tour, South African Afro-pop duo Mafikizolo is already getting people dancing with their new single, Kucheza. “We are so excited that people are receiving the song well,” front-woman NHLANHLA NCIZA tells us when we visit the set of the music video for the single at Lebo’s Soweto Backpackers. The venue has been converted into a scene straight out of Jamaica for the filming of the video for Kucheza (Swahili meaning “to dance”). “That’s because of the Jamaican vibe the song has, so we figured the video should also represent that,” THEO KGOSINKWE explains. For the first time in years, Mafikizolo has cameos in their music video: Mzansi heartthrob and Generations: The Legacy actor Vuyo Dabula and sexy rapper Nadia Nakai are the two celebrities…

AFRO-POP star VUSI NOVA has been in the music industry for a couple of years now, and he’s been hailed as one of the country’s most talented vocalists. But, despite all that praise and his award nominations, it seems he never quite broke through that ceiling to great sales and wild popularity. But the tide has turned. The Did It for Love singer is peaking barely two months into the release of his fourth album, Naninina, which is doing exceptionally well. “Naninina is by far my best album,” Vusi tells us. “It’s almost at platinum (50 000 copies) now and I am over the moon about it. This is every artists’ dream, to have people respond so well to your music.” The muso, whose real name is Vusumzi Nongxa, says…

THE RELEASE of the State Capture report was awaited with great excitement, but leaves one with feelings of disappointment. Does Thuli Madonsela really expect the Hawks and NPA to investigate the possible criminal activities that have been highlighted? These two groups have shown that they are only there to protect a certain minority in this country. Will they find themselves guilty of dereliction of duty? What about the 700 charges of corruption that still need to be reinstated against (President) Jacob Zuma? The President is unlikely to resign. He will simply wait out his term and continue to enjoy a life of privilege at the taxpayers’ expense. From the time he was elected in 2009, he has shown he has no integrity and conscience. Instead, he has people to do…

HE WAS determined to “finish what he started” and get hitched – whether his two wives liked it or not. Controversial Ukhozi FM presenter Ngizwe Mchunu has finally tied the traditional knot with his third wife Nqobile “Floda” Mthimkhulu. Last year, DRUM revealed that Ngizwe had gone behind his wives’ backs to marry the 21-year-old at the Department of Home Affairs (No fury like a wife scorned, 3 December 2015). Next on the cards was supposed to be the traditional ceremony. However, the couple faced serious opposition from the DJ’s first wife, Sphelele Nxumalo. “As far as I am concerned, I’m the only wife for Ngizwe . . . I’m not the first or last but yimina umfazi wangempela (I’m the only one married to Ngizwe, not these others),” Sphelele…

VERY FEW artists can boast that they’ve shared the stage with international artists such as Beyoncé and Peter Gabriel. But Eastern Cape-born musician and praise poet Jessica Mbangeni did just that, at one of the 46664 concerts held in honour of late former president Nelson Mandela. The energetic artist recently scooped Best Traditional Song of the Year at this year’s South African Traditional Music Awards (Satmas) for Busisiwe: Tribute to the African Heroines. She talks to us about her musical journey and overcoming life’s challenges. You grew up in rural Ngqamakhwe in the Eastern Cape. Tell us more about moving to Johannesburg and the challenges you’ve encountered. Growing up, my teachers and my family always encouraged me to follow a career in music. At a meeting with [gospel singer] Vicky…

FAMILY FAVOURITE BRAISED DRUMSTICKS The baking paper will protect the chicken from drying out in the oven, while allowing the sauce to reduce slightly. PREPARATION: 5 MIN COOKING: 1 HR 10 MIN SERVES 6 110 ml olive oil 12 chicken drumsticks salt and pepper 1 onion, finely diced 2 bay leaves 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped 60 ml (¼ cup) dry white wine (optional) 250 ml (1 cup) chicken stock handful parsley, finely chopped Preheat the oven to 150 °C. 1 Heat 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil in a large pan over a low heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the pan, skin side down. Sear until the chicken is golden brown. Turn the chicken and sear on the other side for another 5 minutes.…

HEALTH isn’t just about what you eat and how much exercise you do. Although these are important, there’s more to it than that. We all need to take ownership of our health and wellness, so take the first step with this simple quiz. Tick the answer that applies to you and add up your score to see how healthy you are. 1 Have you had these checks in the past year: blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose (blood sugar) and HIV? 2 Is your waist measurement higher or lower than 80 cm (for women) or 102 cm (for men)? 3 Do you exercise at least three times a week for at least 30 minutes a time? 4 How many times have you taken sick leave in the past year? 5 On average,…

Don’t tell your child there’s nothing to worry about – this isn’t going to stop them from feeling anxious. If your child could simply shove their feelings aside, they would. Instead, let your child worry openly and acknowledge their anxiety, but limit it to a daily “worry time”, suggests American life coach Renee Jain. Renee, who runs an anxiety-relief programme for kids, says it should be for a set period of about 10 or 15 minutes and you should use the time to talk to your child about things that worry them. Write each thing on a piece of paper or if they’re old enough, let them write it themselves. Make it clear there are no rules about what a valid worry is – let them talk about anything that…

QUALITIES NEEDED You need passion, confidence, resilience and discipline. You must also be hard-working, adaptable, a leader, results-driven, great at relationship-building and a team player. This is critical to build trust with customers, so that they don’t see you as a greedy salesperson. You have to be able to build credibility with your customer, because the customer has to believe in you. You need to be able to identify opportunities and new markets and convert them into sales. You also have to be a “hunter”. QUALIFICATIONS The Marriott Group offers in-house training for sales in the hospitality industry. Getsmarter/UCT offers an online short course in Sales Management that costs R13 500. For more info contact www.getsmarter.co.za Damelin offers a 50-hour certificate Short Programme in Sales and Marketing Management. Contact them…

LUTHER SEASONS 1-3 2010-2015. Crime, thriller. 13V. Heartthrob Idris Elba won a Golden Globe for his role as obsessive policeman John Luther in this dark and gripping crime drama. SHADES OF BLUE SEASON 1 2016-current. Crime, dama. 16VL. Harlee Santos (Jennifer Lopez) is a tough, polished New York Police Department detective and single mom. She’s pushed to the limits when she starts informing on her corrupt boss. BROOKLYN NINE-NINE SEASONS 1-3 2013-current. Crime, comedy. 13L. With one of American comedy’s golden boys, Andy Samberg, in the lead, you know you’re in good hands. Comedy fans will love this hilarious police show. BLUE BLOODS SEASONS 1-6 2014-current. Crime, drama. 13V. The Reagan family’s blood runs blue: They’re committed to fighting crime in New York City, and Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) is…

LITTLE JABU “And, Jabu? How did your school report turn out?” his mother asks. “Come on, Mom, the most important thing is that I’m healthy!” Little Jabu once bought his gogo a very fine toilet brush for her birthday. But when he went to visit her a few weeks later, there wasn’t a sign of it in the bathroom. Little Jabu asked his gogo, “Gogo, what happened to the toilet brush I gave you?” “Darling, I really didn’t like it. After all these years I’ve gotten used to the toilet paper, and this new thing was just far too scratchy.” Little Jabu walks a cow through the village square. The mayor sees him and asks: “Hey Jabu, where are you going with the cow?” “I’m taking her to the bulls…

HE’S FACED more than 700 counts of corruption, a rape trial, the infamous “Nkandlagate” scandal and a dismal performance at the polls. But he’s survived. Will Thuli Madonsela’s swansong as Public Protector be the straw that finally breaks President Jacob Zuma’s back? Zuma is accused of allowing the Gupta family to “capture” the State by bribing their way to influence over Government decisions and even ministerial positions, with the aim of furthering their business interests at South Africans’ expense. Weeks before the deadline for the release of the report, the President ran around “like a headless chicken because he doesn’t want the country to see the extent to which he has been damaging the country,” former ANC MP Vytjie Mentor put it. She’s one of Zuma’s accusers in the State…

‘When you want to do something, you do it by making time for it’ THERE’S a new chef on the block, and she’s warming the hearts and stomachs of many South Africans. At home, she’s Nthabiseng Ramaboa, but on screen she’s the host and star of The Perfect Ace. We visit the 33-year-old new culinary sensation at her plush flat in Morningside north of Joburg. And she looks as good as her food tastes. With her sparkling white teeth perfectly on display, she guides us through her elegant abode. Eye-catching artworks adorn the walls, but it’s the eye-catching kitchen we’re interested in. This is the hub, the heart of the home, where she whips up her sumptuous fare. THE CHARMING young foodie, popularly known as Chef Nti, waxes lyrical about…

SHE’S BEEN promoting her eight-part docu-series on DStv’s E! channel, but now that Mariah Carey has split from her billionaire boyfriend, will we still be invited into her world as promised? The 47-year-old diva isn’t crying herself to sleep over it, though. In fact, Mimi is forging ahead with Mariah’s World. The behind-the-scenes look at her glamorous life, engagement to James Packer, Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour and being a mom to five-year-old twins is set to premiere next month. The show was also largely based on the former couple’s wedding planning, so fans are curious as to how the producers are going to work around the sudden split. The odd-ball pair started dating in April last year, soon after her separation from hubby Nick Cannon, and their relationship was nothing…

These celeb couples didn’t make it down the aisle either. JENNIFER HUDSON and wrestler DAVID OTUNGA have been engaged since 2008. They have a 7-year-old son together. IGGY AZALEA and NICK YOUNG got engaged last year, but the rapper ditched him earlier this year after he cheated with his ex-baby mama. Long before Kim Kardashian, KANYE WEST was madly in love and engaged to model ALEXIS PHIFER in 2006. They split in 2008. JENNIFER LOPEZ and BEN AFFLECK, aka Bennifer, hooked up in 2002 and got engaged three months later. They called it quits in January 2004.…