Innholdsfortegnelse for 5/14/2020 i Drum English

IT’S hard for many middle-class South Africans to truly understand what it’s like to be hungry. For people living below the poverty line the words “I’m starving” mean something completely different compared to what it means to someone who just skipped lunch that day. But this lockdown has opened the eyes of many living in the suburbs – for the first time they’re seeing people who are really starving. On page 12 we look at how people can apply for food parcels. If you know of someone who can benefit, please share it with them so they can get nutritious food. Now more than ever we need to help one another. If you can donate to organisations helping those in need, turn to page 14. Until next week,THE DRUM TEAM…

CHILDREN with empty margarine tubs waiting for food. A mother counting her blessings that her kids managed to catch a few fish so tonight, at least, they have something to eat. A woman walking to a hospital after not having any food for a week. It’s enough to tug at the strings of the hardest heart. Hundreds of thousands of South Africans, already reeling under poverty and hardship, have been driven to the brink of despair as lockdown brought the country to a grinding halt. Children who depended on school-feeding schemes are going hungry as schools remain closed. Parents who relied on piece work to put food on the table are penniless. Many domestic workers and gardeners have had their lifelines cut off. The gap between the haves and the…

SERIES #blackAF Black-ish creator Kenya Barris gets in front of the camera for his new show PLAYING HIMSELF Kenya Barris (45) plays a version of himself in #blackAF, his new Netflix comedy series – not unlike Matt LeBlanc in Episodes or Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm. Rashida Jones plays his wife (and also co-wrote and directed some episodes), and his TV house is a replica of his real mansion. The show is strikingly similar to Black-ish – which is also based on his life and experiences – but with an acerbic, sometimes surprisingly mean edge. The show marks Kenya’s acting debut, which he’s described as “the hardest thing ever”. “I had a good time because [the cast] became my family, but it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done,”…

MOST climate experts agree the average temperatures on Earth are rising – and this has a lot to do with human activity. What is climate change, and how can you do your bit to help the planet? WHAT’S CLIMATE CHANGE? In all of its billions of years of existence, our planet’s climate has changed dramatically – long before humans arrived on the scene. For example, there have been several ice ages, during which time the temperature on Earth dropped dramatically and large parts of the planet were covered in glaciers (ice sheets). In the past 150 years the average temperature on Earth has risen and some of the hottest years in modern history have occurred in the past 20 years. This rise in overall temperature is called global warming. WHAT…

SOMETIMES there are tears, other times tantrums, often it’s a combination of the two. For many parents it’s been bewildering to see their usually sweet-tempered child having a meltdown, especially when it seems to have come from nowhere, as the weeks of lockdown go on. But it’s not surprising, experts say. If lockdown is hard for adults, imagine how difficult it’s been for kids, who are unable to manage or even verbalise complex emotions. They can’t see their friends, can’t visit their grandparents, can’t understand why their parents are working while at home – their whole world has been turned upside down and it’s leading to serious breakdowns. So what can you do to help your child cope with this scary reality of living in a time of coronavirus? Let…

HER child’s cries broke her heart. “Mommy, please don’t leave me alone,” the two-year-old wailed, clutching at her mother. Justine Ndube* (27) and her daughter Nonhle* tested positive for the coronavirus and their lives were turned upside down. After being admitted to Dora Nginza Hospital in Zwide, Port Elizabeth, Justine and Nonhle were kept in separate wards and didn’t see each other for five long days. When they were reunited in Justine’s hospital room, she was shocked at her daughter’s condition. “Her face was covered with mosquito bites and she was so hungry. My baby cried and I cried too when I saw the condition she was in. “I could see she was hungry, so I gave her an apple and she ate all of it, and asked for more.”…

Sheer This type of stocking is a classic fashion staple and adds depth to any look. There are different levels of sheer, from very light to a thicker, more opaque look that shows less skin through the fabric. WEAR IT WITH Sheer stockings can be worn with almost any look. Try them with a monochrome outfit and work in some texture with wools and faux leather. KEEP IT TRENDY Mix this item with animal-print accessories and ankle boots. TOP TIP Keep the look classic and chic in a muted black-and-white colour scheme. Dotty This pattern never goes out of style and is so versatile. From textured to colourful dots, the possibilities are endless, and polka-dot stockings are no exception. We love the unexpected vibrancy of the pattern and texture it…

LIFE under the threat of the coronavirus is stressful. You may have lost your job and might be struggling to buy enough food for your family. Or, if you’re lucky enough to still be working, you may be battling to be productive as your home office is also a classroom for your kids. The dire inequalities in our country have been laid bare in this time of crisis, for sure, but it’s also clear we all face an uncertain and confusing road ahead. This disorientation causes stress, which takes its toll on us in many ways. One of the most common is fatigue, which can also be a symptom of something more serious. WHAT IS FATIGUE? “Put simply, fatigue is a constant feeling of extreme tiredness or weakness that can…

I WAS in the men’s section of the store, looking indecisive. I was searching for a cologne with a distinctive scent – one I’d want my boyfriend to wear. After being a third wheel to my friends for the hundredth time in our three years of college, it was time to come up with a plan to fit in with the rest of the group. I was that girl who kept mum when the squad talked about boyfriends. I was a relationship virgin – never been kissed, never celebrated Valentine’s Day or that midnight moment on New Year’s Eve. So, whose cologne was I buying on the eve of this Valentine’s Day? “Hey, Thuli.” I almost collapsed when I recognised the voice of the person greeting me. I was shocked…

Cut and paste Match the missing pieces. Ask for permission before cutting. Count the triangles Cut and paste Match the item to the correct shape. Turn the triangles! Colour in the blanks so that they look like the triangle alongside turned 90° clockwise. Choose a triangle from the answers below and fill in the number. Odd one out Circle the object in each row that’s not triangular. What comes next? Look carefully at the first two rows, then decide which is correct. Which triangles are twins? Choo choooo! Colour in the picture after joining the dots Match & count Find the matching shadow. Cut and paste Cut out the shapes and glue them onto a sheet of paper so that it looks like the train below. Arrange all the pieces…

FOR many of us, home has become the centre of our worlds – the walls we live in are our offices, our entertainment hubs and even our kids’ schools. Covid-19 has changed almost everything about the way we live our lives and connectivity is more vital than ever. Without it we can’t do our jobs, stream TV shows or keep up with our kids’ classwork. But let’s face it, things can get confusing when it comes to all the options out there. FTTH, LTE, ADSL, 4G, 5G – the techie abbreviations are enough to make your head spin. And what do they all mean, anyway? So here, in plain English, is a breakdown of all things internet-connectivity related. ADSL This stands for “asymmetrical digital subscriber line” and it’s a permanent…

JUGGLE, juggle, juggle – from the moment you open your eyes until you close them again at night it’s all you’re doing these days. Parenting has always been hard, but lockdown and home-schooling have ratcheted the pressure up to a whole new level. Now you’re not only your kids’ parent, but you’re also playing teacher, trying to get them to do their work so they don’t fall behind at school. And in between multiplication and long division, many people have their regular jobs that they’re now trying to do from home along with chores such as cooking, cleaning and shopping that need to be done to keep the household from falling apart. No wonder many parents are feeling frazzled. It’s hardly surprising that tempers are starting to flare. And after…

THE struggle is as real for A-listers as it is for the rest of us. Stripped of makeup artists and hair stylists, celebs in lockdown are sharing their natural looks and crowns – and some are even getting their kids to give them a haircut! NATURAL WOMAN Singer CIARA posted an Insta video of her naturally healthy hair that grew back after years of using relaxers. “The first time I got a relaxer when I was young, it took out my hair. I was devastated. I never thought my hair would grow back. So proud.” KEEPING IT SHORT R&B crooner USHER (41) got an at-home buzzcut in his bathroom, courtesy of his sons NAVIYD (11) and USHER RAYMOND V (12), which he shared in an Instagram video. “First-class haircut right…

HANDSHAKES, hugs, high-fives and even elbow-bumps are starting to feel like greetings from an alien culture, as face masks and social distancing become the new normal due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Along with regular hand-washing, social distancing is considered one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The virus isn’t airborne, so it can be spread only by contact between people – by touching an infected person, an object or surface they’ve touched or if they’ve coughed or sneezed near you. The government lockdown was aimed at slowing the spread of the virus, but so many South Africans are still out and about as if there’s nothing going on. ‘To weather this pandemic, we need one another’ Yet experts are clear: keep your distance. We…

IT’S one of the most fundamental human rights – access to food. And for millions of South Africans who live below the poverty line, it’s been hard to afford even the most basic of basics since the announcement of the lockdown due to Covid-19. Poor South Africans have been protesting, crying and pleading with government to provide food parcels so they can feed their hungry children, who usually have access to food only through school feeding schemes. Tembisa resident Sponono Maredi says there would be nothing left for her and her unemployed 38-year-old son to eat if she hadn’t received a package from a local church through the People Matter Foundation. Speaking to DRUM at her RDP house in Mqantsa section, the 59-year-old says she makes a living through babysitting…

‘We encourage people to stay at home. We are encouraging them to comply. We don’t want to arrest them’ IT’S no secret South Africans are a creative bunch – and it’s no different under lockdown. Although strict regulations have been put in place to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus, some are trying all the tricks in the book to set foot outside their homes. There are many places you can expect to see a couple who have just exchanged vows – a honeymoon suite, the airport or on the wide, open road – but no one expects to see newlyweds in police holding cells, arrested for contravening Covid-19 lockdown regulations. We look at a few other interesting incidents. MEETING THE MAYOR Best you get your ducks in a…

WHAT DO YOU KNOW? Take our quick quiz 1 Who did Boity Thulo fire from her reality TV show, Own Your Throne? A Bash B Ausi Modiehi C Bobby Blanco D Asante 2 Which political party laid a criminal charge against communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams for breaking lockdown regulations? A DA B EFF C ACDP D Cope 3 In which country do people who donate blood receive a text message thanking them when the blood is used? A Ghana B Sweden C Brazil D Germany 4 What is the proper title for a person who makes pizzas in a restaurant specialising in the savoury dish? A Baker B Cook C Chef D Pizzaiolo 5 Which Chinese billionaire donated medical supplies to all 54 African states in a bid to fight…

THERE are two gorilla species: the western gorilla, which consists of two subspecies (the western lowland gorilla and Cross River gorilla) and the eastern gorilla, which also consists of two subspecies (the mountain gorilla and eastern lowland gorilla). They’re all found in equatorial Africa and are separated by the 900km Congo Basin, which explains why they’re divided into western and eastern species. Mountain gorillas are bigger than other species and, as their name suggests, they live in forests high in the mountains between 2 000 and 4 000m above sea level. The three other gorilla subspecies are critically endangered, which means there’s an extremely high risk they could become extinct in the wild. But thanks to conservation efforts, the mountain gorilla’s numbers have improved in recent years. Let’s find out…

WHAT’S THE VOWEL? NO. 322 HOW TO DO IT The vowels have been removed from the puzzle (LEFT), while the consonants are left in. Complete the puzzle by filling in the missing vowels – A, E, I, O and U – to work out the words. SOLUTION NO. 321 SOLUTION TO NO. 321 Above is the solution to What’s the Vowel? no. 321. Have a look and see how you did. Did you manage to complete every row and column with the correct word? Have a go at this week’s puzzle (LEFT). SOLUTION TO PICTURE PUZZLE NO.1282 PICTURE PUZZLE NO. 1282 KEYWORD Question: What type of virus is currently causing a worldwide pandemic? Answer: Corona. WINNER This lucky reader has won R500: Eunice Modise of Kimberley. SUDOKU NO. 132 SOLUTION…