Innholdsfortegnelse for 1/30/2020 i Drum English

A FAMILY IN DESPAIR WE SEND our children to school hoping it will improve their futures. It’s a way out of poverty. An opportunity to realise their hopes and fulfil their dreams. Which is why the story on page 10 is so devastating. Anto Mpianzi’s grief is clear when she speaks about her golden boy, Enoch, who drowned on a school outing – and the family want answers. How could this happen? Who is to blame? How can she live without her son? The Mpianzi family are trying to cope without Enoch, but every day is a reminder he’s not coming home. Our hearts go out to them and everyone who has lost someone they love. Until next week, THE DRUM TEAM LOVING ZAHARA I read I’m “Putting Myself First!”…

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Human rights attorney Richard Spoor says while parents signed indemnity forms for their children, it’s the duty of the person who seeks the indemnity to spell out precisely what the nature of the danger is. “If this child died as a result of the negligence of people in whose care he was, those people could be held criminally liable as well.” He says the parents can launch a civil claim for damages and for any direct costs such as the cost of the funeral. “And then there are the damages for emotional shock or pain suffered by the parents. And there is possibly a claim for constitutional damages for violating the child’s right to life and the family’s dignity,” Spoor adds. “There can be instances where there is no individual…

’I don’t know what caused him to treat me that way’ HE’S not returning to football because he’s broke. In fact, if it was up to him, he would never have hung up his boots in the first place. Veteran soccer star Siyabonga Nomvethe is very clear on this: he’s returning to football because he wasn’t ready to see the sun set on a successful career. “I was forced to retire,” Nomvethe tells DRUM in an exclusive interview. He claims former AmaZulu Football Club coach Cavin Johnson basically forced it on him by not selecting him to play. “He told me I wasn’t in his plan,” Nomvethe says. “I asked him to give me at least six months so I can enjoy my last games in football but he refused.…

Boxing isn’t a Paralympic sport despite its growing popularity. For it to become one it needs to meet certain criteria, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) says. “[Disabled boxing organisations] need to give us a clear plan of how they’re going to take the sport forward. It must be widely and regularly practiced in at least 32 countries on four continents before it can be considered for the Paralympic programme,” the IPC’s Craig Spence told the BBC. Colin Wood of the UK-based Adaptive Boxing Organisation says they’re “in talks with about 18 countries interested in joining us as an international organisation”, but adds that “our ambitions for the Paralympics won’t happen until 2024 at the earliest”.…

Q How should I cook pork chops to avoid drying them out? A Cooking a flavourful, juicy pork chop is easier than you might think. The most important thing is not to overcook it. Always bring the meat to room temperature before you start cooking. Whether cooking it the chops in the oven or on a stovetop, use a thermometer to check the internal temperature. When the meat reaches 68C, remove and let it rest for at least 5 minutes. And never pierce the meat with a fork or knife while cooking, because this will cause the juices to run out.…

TIP A printed maxidress is on trend. Pair it with bold accessories for a standout summer look. TIP Keep your accessories simple when wearing a bright look from the same colour palette. TIP To add instant glam to a sundress, wear it with gold accessories. TIP For an affordable chic look, opt for a paperbag skirt and a T-shirt. TIP Printed jumpsuits are an easy all-in-one look. Have fun and wear them with your fave accessories. TIP For an effortless summer look pair paperbag shorts with a plain vest and a sun hat. TIP Take a plain strappy jumpsuit up a notch with bold animal-print accessories in the same colour palette. Pair it with sneakers for a casual day out. TIP When mixing prints like this ombre tie-dye and stripes,…

THERE’S nothing quite like dreaming about your next holiday. And although the thought of saving might seem daunting after the financial squeeze that’s January, it’s also true that it’s never too soon to start. Whatever kind of holiday you’re keen on – whether it’s an island getaway or a local-is-lekker trip exploring more of SA – here are some budgeting and cost-saving tips to help you make it a reality. THINK OF IT AS FUTURE SPENDING Our mindset around saving is important, says psychologist and financial planner Brad Klontz, who suggests looking at it as “future spending” as opposed to saving or depriving yourself of something. “I think the entire concept of budgeting is flawed,” Klontz says. “Your emotional brain responds to the word ‘budget’ the same way it responds…

1 HOW RETRENCHMENT WORKS There are strict procedures that need to be adhered to in terms of the Labour Relations Act. Employers must be able to precisely explain how many people will be laid off, why they’re being retrenched and when it will happen. This must be followed by consultations during which employees can make suggestions to avoid lay-offs. The employer has to consider employees’ suggestions and give them feedback. If retrenchment is unavoidable, employees need to be informed of it individually and their severance compensations discussed. They’re also entitled to certain legal notice periods. Employers may reach an agreement with employees not to work during their notice period, but employees must still be paid during that time. Notice periods differ but a general guideline is: One week’s notice if…

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 18 FEB Mercury moves into your financial horoscope this week, for better or for worse. You may be fortunate and come across opportunities to fill your pockets through lucrative business deals, but you can be tricked out of money too. Either way, be on your toes this week when it comes to money matters. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 8, 19, 16, 27, 32, 13 PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MAR Mercury, the cosmic networker, moves into your sign this week which could be of benefit to many areas of your life. Mixing and mingling may yield desired results, whether you’d like to meet more like-minded souls, rally for your favourite charity, talk to potential clients or connect with a possible lover. Even if you’re a shy and…

WHO DA MAN? The 28-year-old rapper from North Carolina dominated streaming services late last year and quickly became one of the most in-demand collab artists for hitmakers like Megan Thee Stallion and Post Malone. DaBaby’s second album, Kirk – the rapper’s real name is Jonathan Kirk – features bangers and collabs with Nicki Minaj, Migos, Chance The Rapper and Gucci Mane. It debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart on its release. He ended the year by earning a spot on US playlister-in-chief Barack Obama’s favourite music of 2019 list with his track Suge. CONTROVERSIAL Chunks of the Grammy nominee’s past are off-limits, he told The Guardian – referring to what he was up to between dropping out of uni and starting to take rap seriously five years…

THE INBESTIGATORS SEASON 1 & 2 NOW ON NETFLIX A quartet of quirky 10-year-olds team up to solve mysteries. This adorable Australian series has the kids – Kyle (JAMIL SMYTH-SECKA) and Ezra, Ava and Maudie – sleuthing around their school and neighbourhood, cracking cases like the disappearing school project, the disappearing parcel deliveries, etc. The humour is delightful and plentiful, making this show quite addictive. There are also life lessons tucked into every case.…

IT SEEMS every day brings a brand new word that everyone except you seems to know and understand. Sure, you know “Netflix and chill” doesn’t involve cuddling on the couch and watching a series. But keeping up with the ever-changing meaning of words and phrases can be a minefield – even if some dictionaries add new words every year. Case in point: “whatevs” made it into the Merriam-Webster dictionary at the end of last year. Yet never fear, good readers: as 2020 kicks off in earnest, we compiled the quintessential guide to words you totes need to know. Because whether you’re hanging around the office cooler with a bunch of millennials or trying to figure out what your teens are talking about, it pays to keep up with the lingo.…

NEW YEAR, NEW ROLES NAMBITHA BEN-MAZWI NAMBITHA BEN-MAZWI is ready to live her American Dream. While the actress isn’t jetting off to the US, we can look forward to her new role in Mzansi Magic’s The Queen as fresh-out-of-Brooklyn Shaqueesha. “She has a lot of baggage and a troubled past,” she says of her character. Nambitha shares that Shaqueesha allowed her to showcase more range and dig into dark places after getting a callback a day after auditioning. “I want the audience to see a human element in her, not to hate her but understand [her] because there is an important element to Shaqueesha’s story . . . It was a challenge and I pushed myself. I’m excited to see how people receive it.” She’s no stranger to the…

IN A country where young people succumb to peer pressure and stray, girls like rollerskater Keamogetswe Masango who hail from underdeveloped rural areas and follow their dreams with enthusiasm must be applauded (On a roll, 19 December). Armed with talent and passion, Keamogetswe made a success of her skill as a top rollerskater without proper playing infrastructure in Hammanskraal. Many young people fail to follow their dreams because they only imitate those who succeeded before. Young people must live for themselves and do what their hearts desire. Keamogetswe must just keep on inspiring other girls by doing well both locally and internationally. NANCY KUBU, EMAIL THE WINNING LETTER RECEIVES R300. Letters should be about 100 words. Write to us at PO Box 653284, Benmore 2010, email us at letters@drum.co.za or…

Cavin Johnson, former AmaZulu FC coach, who’s now with the Black Leopards, denies Nomvethe’s accusations. “The allegations raised are unfounded. It is no secret that Siyabonga was a senior player in the squad and at his age, he had certain limitations. Despite those limitations, I supported Siyabonga while he and I were at the club. “I had no authority to promise any player any form of employment. Such authority rested solely with AmaZulu FC. “I am surprised that these allegations are only surfacing at this late stage given that I left the employ of AmaZulu FC in September 2019 already. “I wish Siyabonga all the best at his new club and for his future in football or otherwise.” AmaZulu team manager Qedi Dlamini also maintains Nomvethe’s claims are untrue. “As…

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TOO SOON TO DATE? Q I was married to my wife for 26 years when she died last year. We have four kids and had a happy family life. It’s been hard since her death, but my kids have helped me and included me in their lives. I’m grateful but I don’t want to be around them all the time. My cousin introduced me to a widow who is a friend of his wife’s, and we’ve seen a lot of each other recently. I took her to meet my kids and they were polite but told me afterwards that it was too soon for me to be dating. Am I disrespecting my late wife? WIDOWER, SMS A Losing a loved one after spending years with them can be emotionally draining…

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? A man scolds his son for being unruly and the child rebels against his father. He gets some of his clothes, his teddy bear and his piggy bank and proudly announces, “I’m running away from home!” The father calmly decides to make his son look at the matter logically. “What if you get hungry?” he asks. “Then I’ll come home and eat,” the child declares bravely. “And what if you run out of money?” “I will come home and get some!” his son replies. The father then makes a final attempt, “What if your clothes get dirty?” “Then I’ll come home and let Mommy wash them,” is the reply. The man shakes his head and exclaims, “This kid isn’t running away from home, he’s going off to…

THE year of the Rat will be celebrated in great style and with good reason – not only does it mark the start of a new cycle of the Chinese calendar, but it’s also a time of energy, hope and fresh starts. The year of the Rat offers considerable scope and is a time to make the most of strengths and build on opportunities. Have a look at your ruling sign to see what the next 12 months have in store. According to Chinese astrology each year is associated with an animal sign, occurring in a 12-year cycle. To find your sign, look up the animal ruling the year of your birth. As each Chinese year begins sometime in late January or in February, if you were born around this…

GEMINI MAN SCI-FI ACTION. 117 MIN. 2019. 13 LV. The world’s deadliest assassin, Henry Brogan (WILL SMITH), is planning to retire after a lifetime of bumping off bad guys on behalf of his government, but things get weird when he’s pursued by a killer – his younger, faster 20-something clone. As action movies go, this one has some impressive fights and chases, and the digital de-ageing recreates a Fresh Prince-era Will. The cast give solid performances but the plot and characters are paper-thin. DRIVEN BIOPIC. 114 MIN. 2018. 16DL. The DeLorean is best known as the time-travelling car from the Back to the Future films, but when John DeLorean (LEE PACE) launched it in the 1970s it was a flop. A few years later John’s dream is about to crash…

GOOD GIRL BAD GIRL BY MICHAEL ROBOTHAM (SIMON & SCHUSTER) R449* It’s great to see Michael developing a new psychologist character. He’s hopefully moving away from Joe O’Loughlin, the star of his previous series who has no more interesting storylines left. Like Joe, Cyrus Haven is a forensic psychologist who helps the police to understand serious crimes. He’s asked to assist after a teen is found dead on a path near her home. Jodie was down-to-earth and loved by everyone, her family and friends say. But Cyrus soon discovers all is not as it seems. Meanwhile, he also tries to help another young woman, Evie Cormac, when she petitions the court to be classified as an adult. Six years earlier Evie was found hiding in a home in which a…

BEFORE we developed means of transport, our feet were the only way to get us around. Luckily, around 6 000 years ago we learnt to domesticate animals like donkeys, horses and camels and began using them to transport our goods and ourselves. Let’s see how other modes of transport have developed on water, land and air over the years. WATER TRANSPORT The development of watercraft dates back to the earliest times of humanity. The oldest boats made of hollowed out tree trunks go back 10 000 years, according to archaeologists. However it’s believed that 40 000 to 70 000 years ago the original inhabitants of Australia, the Aborigines, must have travelled in boats or rafts from Africa to Down Under. The movement of goods and passengers were important to early…

Steve Harvey’s stepdaughter, model Lori Harvey (23), and Ciara’s ex/baby daddy, rapper Future (36), are officially a couple. DRUM readers shared their thoughts on the romance. Steve Harvey and Marjorie [Lori’s mom] must be asking themselves where they went wrong with Lori. She really seems determined to date all the rappers out there. LERATO LEE’RAH MALETETSWE Next week she will be with one of Future’s rapper friends. ANDILE BIYELA If I’m being honest, the future looks rather bleak for these two. JO MANN I guess it’s safe to say baby number nine is coming for Future. PHATHISANANI SIBULELE MQWALA Last time she was rumoured to be with P Diddy now it’s Future? ERIC TYLER CAMPBELL This guy doesn’t mess around. If you date him, you end up holding his baby.…

IT SHOULD have been the start of a bright new chapter – their youngest child off to a prestigious school where he’d grow and thrive, building the foundation for a promising future. But for Enoch Mpianzi, it was over before it even began. The tragic circumstances surrounding the death of the 13-year-old Parktown Boys’ High School learner have united South Africans in horror and outrage. How could the school only have realised he was missing the next day? How could the organisers allow a young boy without a life jacket on to a makeshift raft in a river swollen by rain? The topic dominated social media and radio talk shows – but for one family, the furore only added to their grief. A dark cloud hangs over the home in…

IT HAD been a typical day. He was taking his final load of passengers to their destination before knocking off when a heavily pregnant woman got into his taxi. Soon after, she started experiencing labour pains. And that’s when KwaZulu-Natal taxi driver Nhlonipho Zulu’s whole day changed. “I drive taxis from Richards Bay to Nongoma but on that day I’d taken people who were going to Hlabisa as well,” Nhlonipho recalls. “We do this when the taxi isn’t full and it’s the last load. When I got to Hlabisa I lifted one more person who was going to Nongoma.” The passenger was pregnant Ntombenhle Mthethwa (22). “I didn’t even notice she was pregnant. As soon as we took off she told me she wasn’t feeling well. She said she was…

BANANA PANCAKES SERVES 3 PREPARATION: 5 MIN COOKING: 30 MIN 2 eggs 125ml (½c) milk 5ml (1t) vanilla essence pinch of cinnamon 5ml (1t) baking powder 250ml (1c) oatmeal 2 ripe bananas, broken into chunks Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat. Grease the pan with a little oil. 1 Put the ingredients in a blender in the order they’re listed above. Blend until smooth. 2 Pour 60ml (¼c) of the batter into the pan. Cook until small bubbles form on top – about 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-4 minutes on the other side. 3 Top with your favourite pancake toppings and enjoy. BANANA OATS SHAKE SERVES 3 PREPARATION: 10 MIN 125ml (½c) yoghurt 1 medium ripe banana, frozen 200ml (¾c) low-fat milk 30g (¹/ ³ c)…

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WHEN your body produces too much of a certain mineral or chemical, stones can form and sometimes they cause complications. Here’s a guide to the most common body stones, and experts give tips on how you can reduce your risk of developing them. KIDNEY STONES These are small, hard deposits that form in the kidneys and are made from crystallised waste chemicals in urine. They can vary in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball. Between 4% and 8% of people develop them as they age, some of whom are more prone to them due to family history. The most common symptom is pain as kidney stones move along the urinary tract to the bladder, and this pain can be severe. It’s usually felt in the side…

DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY? Q Following someone’s death, is it compulsory to appoint an attorney as an executor? ANONYMOUS, GERMISTON A It’s not necessary to have an attorney appointed as an executor but it is advisable to do so. The family of the deceased will need to have a meeting to decide who will take on the role of executor. This person will then appoint an attorney as a co-executor or appoint the attorney to perform specific transactions only. The person appointed as the executor needs to be a fit and proper person and be capable of performing the duties assigned. ‘It’s not necessary to have an attorney appointed as an executor but it is advisable to do so’ MY INSURANCE WANTS ME TO PAY THE EXCESS Q A…

1 Rapper Ludacris recently became a citizen of which African country? A Chad B Cameroon C Gabon D DRC 2 American film director Spike Lee made history when he was announced as the first black jury head of the . . . film festival? A Sundance B Cannes C Venice D Tribeca 3 How many years are there in a score? A 2 B 10 C 20 D 100 4 What do you call a group of cats? A Pride B Clowder C School D Troop 5 How many stepsisters did Cinderella have? A 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 6 Kiwifruit are indigenous to which country? A New Zealand B Australia C China D Thailand 7 Police want to question the wife of which country’s head of state regarding the death of his previous…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Gadaffi proves his innocence without even trying. Lucy (MANAKA RANAKA) gives the police a tipoff. Jack discovers a mysterious clue in one of his books. Cosmo is nervous about meeting with his ex-boss. Mpho is literally caught with his pants down. Zitha’s lies have caught up with her. Luke puts his foot in it with Jozi’s most notorious gangster. SCANDAL! Kgosi and Kabza’s enterprise hits an unexpected and unnerving snag. A family member seeks forgiveness from Yvonne but isn’t ready to admit to her sins. Kgosi (GIVEN STUURMAN) and Kabza are almost caught out in a lie but are saved by another lie. Quinton discovers concealed information. Things come to a head between Yvonne and someone close to her. ISIDINGO Lungi (JO-ANNE REYNEKE) throws herself in the…

MY LIFE AND RUGBY: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY BY EDDIE JONES (MACMILLAN) R259* “South Africa have got a history of being the most physically intimidating team in the world and they have a massively aggressive forward pack.” The Springboks figure prominently in Jones’ memoir. It starts off with that famous win for Japan in the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England when the team he coached caused one of the greatest upsets in international rugby by beating the Boks. Jones was also part of Jake White’s coaching team that helped steer the Boks to World Cup victory in 2007. And, of course, his England team got beaten by the Boks in the 2019 tournament. This autobiography recounts Jones’ many achievements as a coach – winning the Super 12 with the Brumbies and…

$19m Budget for Bad Boys (1995), then about R68,4m $141m Bad Boys’ worldwide box office takings, then about R515m $130m Budget for Bad Boys II (2003), then about R1,1bn $273m Bad Boys II’s worldwide box office takings, then about R2,3bn $1,4m Will Smith’s salary for Bad Boys, then about R5m $20m Will and Martin’s salaries for Bad Boys II, then about R170m each $17m Will’s salary for Bad Boys for Life, R244m $6m Martin’s Bad Boys for Life salary, R86m 30 Characters killed in Bad Boys 63 Characters killed in Bad Boys II…

Bad Boys made Martin and Will global superstars, but they weren’t the producers’ first choices for the movie. At the time, Will was best known for his goofy antics in the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Martin was also a sitcom star in his own show, Martin, as well as a stand-up comic. Arsenio Hall, Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Jon Lovitz, Dana Carvey and Laurence Fishburne were all linked to the movie at various stages. Arsenio has said turning down the role was the worst mistake of his career.…

WILL’S REGRETS EVEN a super-nice guy like WILL SMITH gets jealous sometimes. The Bad Boys star admitted that back in the ’90s he felt jealous of wife JADA PINKETT SMITH’s friendship with the late, great TUPAC SHAKUR. In a recent interview, the actor was asked if he was ever “jealous” of his then-girlfriend’s friendship with the rapper. “F**k yeah,” he replied. “That was in the early days. That was a big regret for me, too, because I could never open up to interact with Pac.” Jada and Tupac became friends in the 1980s at the Baltimore School for the Arts in Maryland. They never dated but Will admitted he was uneasy around the rap star who was murdered in 1996. “They never had a sexual relationship, but now they had…