Innholdsfortegnelse for 05 March 2015 i Drum English

RECENTLY one of my colleagues asked to leave early so that she could attend a meeting with her niece’s teachers as the child’s maths marks were a concern and she’d been sent to detention twice. Her niece’s explanation for her poor results was that the maths teacher had a habit of switching to Afrikaans mid-lesson. My colleague was advised by her niece’s teachers to get an Afrikaans tutor for her. There’s a fundamental issue here:Why are teachers at a dual-medium school teaching learners in Afrikaans when they should be taught in the language of their choice? Most importantly, what say do parents have in this matter? It is a common problem. Due to the generally poorer standard of education and teaching methods in South African schools, parents often make fundamental…

There are more local soapies on our television screens than ever before. Ashes to Ashes is the latest to hit our screens. Do you watch more soapies now than ever before? To vote on your cellphone, go to our website by typing www.drum.co.za on your browser from a WAP- enabled phone. Find the poll on our website homepage and select Yes or No. YES 86 % NO 14 % “Our children are dangerous to the community and their parents, and classes have become battlefields”GODFREY MALIBE, E-MAIL…

LOCAL stars came in large numbers to witness the premier of South Africa’s first dance movie, Hear Me Move, at the Newtown Junction in Joburg recently. It was good to see almost all the A-list celebs coming out to support this home-brewed film. Some of the stars included model Refilwe Modiselle and her family who were excited to celebrate the night with her sister BONTLE MODISELLE – the movie’s lead actress. “This is a big night for our family – making history again after I became the first albino model,” Refilwe gushed. Also in attendance was LILLIAN DUBE who plays the lead character Muzi’s grandmother. Lillian enjoyed having her picture taken and naughtily said “sex” instead of “cheese” whenever the cameras clicked. Another one of the movie’s stars, WANDILE MOLEBATSI,…

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ALL-IN-ONE MEAL CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM PARCELS Make leaf decorations with the leftover pastry. PREPARATION: 15 MIN COOKING: 40 MIN SERVES 4 25 g butter 1 onion, finely chopped 6 rashers streaky bacon, chopped 4 chicken breasts, cubed 25 g flour 250 ml (1 cup) chicken stock 250 g mushrooms, finely sliced 60 ml (¼ cup) cream handful parsley, chopped salt and pepper 400 g puff pastry, defrosted 2 egg yolks, beaten Preheat the oven to 180 ° C and prepare a baking tray. 1 Melt the butter in a pan and fry the onion over medium heat until soft. Turn the heat up to high, add the bacon and fry until crispy. 2 Transfer the bacon mixture to a plate then fry the chicken in the bacon fat until golden…

WE’VE all been warned that a high salt intake is dangerous – not just for adults but for children too. Too much salty food from a young age can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease and strokes later in life. Experts suggest that parents make sure children under the age of six consume no more than 2 g of salt a day – that’s the same amount you would find in two bowls of breakfast cereal. That figure rises to 5 g a day for children aged 7-14. But cutting down is not an easy task; where do you start? And how do you plan a healthy low-salt diet for your children? Here’s what you need to know about salt intake for toddlers and teens: NEVER ADD SALT TO…

E-mail Dr Nomteto at doctor@drum.co.za or SMS the keywords DR NOMTETO, followed by your question and name to 34926. Each SMS (160 characters) costs R2. I HAVE VERY HARD STOOLS I don’t know if this problem is diet-related, but every time I go to toilet my faeces tears my anus. My husband advised me to drink milk regularly to soften the stools but it’s not helping.What can I do? CONFUSED, JOHANNESBURG DR NOMTETO ANSWERS Regular hard stools are directly related to your diet. I strongly suggest that you see a dietitian, but get stool-softeners from your pharmacist in the meantime. Eating food high in fibre, exercising and drinking more water will do the trick as well. Anal tears in every bowel action are an indication that you do have a…

ITUMELENG PORTIA It can’t be a disease or excuse, rather a condition that can be controlled because one can say it starts through thinking or seeing something that could arouse you. Yet, you can decide whether to take action or stop and ignore. So, rather call it a choice. LION MAKZELA I think it’s just an excuse; people should control themselves and their feelings and stop saying they’re addicts. Focus on other things and stop the lame excuses. Sex is just a cherry on top for those who have partners; you don’t have to go looking for it. GUGU NDUKULA I think it’s a disease because even Eric Benét had it. That’s why his marriage to Halle Berry failed. He couldn’t stop having sex with multiple women and ended up…

PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MAR If you’re a true Pisces, money management might not be one of your strengths. It’s important, however, to keep an eye on your pocket since uncontrolled expenses might cause havoc to your cash flow. The good news is that work opportunities might have a positive effect on your finances, so don’t let chances go to waste. You might also have a gullible streak, so take care not to fall victim to scams. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 49, 38, 42, 27, 7, 33 ARIES 21 Mar – 19 Apr You’re bound to feel good about yourself, with an abundance of energy and a lot of courage. As pent-up energy might cause headaches or lead to temper outbursts, find healthy ways to express yourself. Any creative project…

BEST MOVIES OF THE WEEK THE BROTHERS GRIMM FANTASY COMEDY (e.tv Thursday 21:00) Travelling con artists Will (MATT DAMON) and Jake Grimm, who have a gift for storytelling, encounter a real fairy tale curse in an enchanted forest.They must find true courage to pull them through. THE ART OF WAR II: BETRAYAL ACTION (SABC1 Friday 22:00) Agent Neil Shaw (WESLEY SNIPES) comes out of retirement when his former martial arts mentor is murdered. He discovers a web of corruption and assassinations that he is being set up to take the fall for. OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN ACTION (Mzansi Saturday 21:30) Mike Banning, a former presidential bodyguard who failed to save the First Lady’s life in a car accident, finds himself trapped inside the White House when it is attacked by Korean…

1. IN WHICH LOCAL CITY IS KENILWORTH RACECOURSE? A. Durban B. Johannesburg C. Port Elizabeth D. Cape Town 2. WITH WHICH ANIMALS DID RIHANNA SWIM FOR A MAGAZINE COVER? A. Whales B. Dolphins C. Sharks D. Seals 3. AARON MOTSOALEDI IS THE MINISTER OF . . .? A. Police B. Health C. Forestry and Fisheries D. Social Sciences 4. IN WHICH CITY IS ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM CHELSEA BASED? A. London B. Manchester C. Liverpool D. Yorkshire 5. ON WHICH FINGER IS A WEDDING BAND GENERALLY WORN? A. Index finger B. Pinky C. Thumb D. Ring 6. IN WHAT YEAR DID WORLD WAR II START? A. 1915 B. 1919 C. 1939 D. 1945 7. HOW OLD WAS MICHAEL JACKSON WHEN HE DIED? A. 60 B. 50 C. 40 D. 30…

SENZO RADEBE (20) MUVHANGO ACTOR THE FIRST TIME . . . I HAD MY HEART BROKEN I was 18 years old and in high school when I caught sight of the hottest girl in school. Her name was Michele. I couldn’t talk to her for three months, if not five, because I was pretty nervous. But one day I decided to tell her that I’d been looking at her for quite some time and I’d really like to be her boyfriend. Her response? “No! You’re not my type!” That was the most painful moment of my teens; I felt like there was nothing else to live for! DENISE ZIMBA (26) ACTOR, SINGER & TV PRESENTER THE FIRST TIME . . . I HAD AN ARGUMENT The first argument I ever…

MONSTER HUNTER 4 ULTIMATE We’re monster Monster Hunter fans and even though we absolutely love the series, we’ve always had a hard time recommending it to friends because it feels like it’s made for people who already know the game and enjoy playing it. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is so much more welcoming to new players and has a ton of new additions from monsters to weapons. A lot of the boring pre-tasks have been streamlined and the game is much better at getting you where you want to be – hunting monsters. The variety in the play style of the different weapons is astonishing and makes it feel like a different game. It’s also the perfect game for a hand-held system, so many little tasks in the game means…

PREPARING a meal for the 883 learners at Tonga View Primary School in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, used to end in tears. While the learners were enjoying their much-needed lunch, the mothers who had helped prepare their meal were nursing red, itchy and teary eyes because of the smoke from the open fire. The school’s technology teacher, Zodwa Lubisi (45), saw this and wanted to improve conditions in the school kitchen, but she had no money and no idea how she’d achieve it. It wasn’t until January 2013, that Zodwa found an inspiration.When a ball she’d helped the learners make from waste material fell into the fire, she had an idea. “I looked at the ball and realised that it wasn’t creating any smoke,” she says. Zodwa realised that charcoal made from…

THEY say all good things come to an end, but saying fans were shocked when they got wind of the curtain coming down on 3 Talk is a gross understatement. It’s safe to say that weekdays at 4 pm will never be the same for talk show fans.After 12 successful years of afternoon entertainment, South Africa’s very own queen of talk is calling it a day. Were the ratings taking a dip? Will she be replaced by a younger host?Were reports of her being fired true? With all these questions being thrown around, Noeleen Maholwana-Sangqu sat down with DRUM to set the record straight. The 47-year-old seems composed when she greets us at Bedfordview’s luxurious St Andrews Hotel & Spa on a Thursday morning. Looking relaxed and casual in a…

FUNNY man TREVOR GUMBI had a brush with the law when he was caught drinking and driving two weeks ago. This is according to a source who was also at the police station for the same offence. The incident occurred near the Helen Joseph Hospital in Westdene, Joburg, and he was taken to Sophiatown Police Station. “When he was caught he tried to bribe the Metro cops, but they were not interested,” our source claims. “He even tried to use his celebrity status to elude jail time.” To make matters worse, when he appeared in the Sophiatown Magistrate’s Court the comedian also attempted to bribe a court clerk with food and beverages. “He bought food and brazenly went into a court official’s office and tried to bribe her. She chased…

WHEN TYLER PERRY is your dad and your godmother is OPRAH WINFREY, big things are to be expected when a party is held in your honour! Tyler and his girlfriend GELILA BEKELE recently held a christening party for their son AMAN and their famous friends were eager to attend, including Aman’s godmothers, Oprah Winfrey and actress CICELY TYSON. Tyler went all out and built a church in his backyard similar to the one his mother grew up in; he also called on his famous friends to perform, including songbirds JENNIFER HUDSON, YOLANDA ADAMS and BILL WITHERS. Hefe Wine, AKA Maurice Williams, has presented new evidence in his “divorce” from IGGY AZALEA. While Iggy denies they were ever married, Hefe has filed a declaration from a doctor who states that she…

ONE OF the most highly anticipated ceremonies on Hollywood’s calendar is the Academy Awards. As expected the red carpet fashion didn’t disappoint, and the cast and crew of civil rights pic Selma definitely made the grade. Our favourite moment was the film’s predictable win for Best Original Song, which went to rapper COMMON and singer JOHN LEGEND. Their performance of the song reduced many, including cast members OPRAH WINFREY and DAVID OYELOWO, to tears. The former talk show queen wore a pale pink Vera Wang gown, while her co-star David donned a Dolce & Gabbana maroon tuxedo. “I felt like we were paying honour to Dr [Martin Luther] King and all those who fought for us and stood up for us,” said Common in his acceptance speech. John’s swimsuit-model wife,…

Write to us at PO Box 653284, Benmore 2010, e-mail us at letters@drum.co.za or SMS 32113 MONSTER MOTHER Which mother can give birth then keep the babies in a refrigerator (House of horrors, DRUM, 26 February 2015)?The woman who murdered those babies in such a gruesome manner doesn’t possess a human heart. How can God bless us with the gift of life and we terminate it in such an inhumane manner? The only thing that killer mother deserves is a lengthy prison sentence so she can learn to respect human life. Dear parents, let’s stop killing our own blood.We should appreciate children as gifts from God and keep them safe at all the times. AMOS TEBEILA, E-MAIL CHICCO, BE ASHAMED I respect Chicco Twala as a role model to many…

Last week a video showing a KwaZulu-Natal schoolgirl being bullied by other learners had tongues wagging on the Internet. Can parents and teachers protect vulnerable children from being bullied? GUGU MNISI, SPRUITVIEW NO Teachers can’t protect vulnerable kids at all times because they don’t have total control on what learners do. Pupils need to learn to defend themselves against bullies. They need to be around friends who make them feel safe and won’t allow them to be victims of bullying. SITHEMBISO NKOSI, EASTRAND NO Every child faces bullying at some stage. Though they can’t protect them, parents and teachers can help build their self-esteem through different activities. Parents should help their children find something that makes them feel good about themselves. Parents can only do so much. Most of the…

Check out what some of Mzansi’s celebs had to say in cyberspace . . . TREVOR GUMBI @trevorgumbi G’morning all. Thank you SO much for all the positive feedback on my role as Sipho on #Rockville3 I really appreciate every single one. BONBIZZLE @BonnieMbuli Sometimes instead of trying to be with a guy for the qualities you admire in him,choose to embody those qualities yourself. THANDISWA MAZWAI @thandiswamazwai People r sometimes shocked that I cry or have weak moments. somebody said “u have given me such strength in my life I can’t imagine u weak” BRIDGET MASINGAKHATI @BridgetMasinga Wake up each morning grateful that you woke up. Perspective.…

1ST WIFE MAKHUMALO 1973 GERTRUDE SIZAKELE “MAKHUMALO” ZUMA: Married in 1973. She is based at Nkandla where she runs an agricultural cooperative and a tuck shop. She is the President’s eldest wife. 2ND WIFE KATE 1976 KATE MANTSHO: Married in 1976, but committed suicide in 2000. She lived with Zuma in Mozambique and had three children with him. 3RD WIFE NKOSAZANA 1982 NKOSAZANA DLAMINI-ZUMA: Married in 1982 and divorced in 1998. She has four children with Zuma. She’s a former medical doctor who currently heads the African Union and is often touted as a potential future president. 4TH WIFE MANTULI 2008 NOMPUMELELO “MANTULI” ZUMA: Married in 2008. A former nurse, she runs a charity under her own name. 5TH WIFE KAMADIBA 2010 TOBEKA STACIE “KAMADIBA” ZUMA: Married in 2010. She…

2012: Three teachers who allegedly insulted their Indian principal were removed to other schools. The three white teachers hurled racial insults at the principal of Khulabebuka High School in Umbumbulu, south of Durban. 2013: Tom Naude Technical High School in Polokwane was rocked by allegations of abuse of black learners by white pupils and teachers. One of the black pupils, a deputy head girl, compiled a report of alleged racial abuse. She alleged that the principal ordered a black learner to make baboon sounds as a punishment “because he looked like one.” A white leaner allegedly protested when the deputy head girl was placed in front of him during music practice, saying: “ A black person cannot stand in front of me. Since when do shadows stand in front?”. Despite…

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AVOCADO AND CHICKPEA SALAD PREPARATION: 10 MIN STANDING: 15 MIN COOKING: 5-10 MIN SERVES 4 CHICKPEAS 1 can (410 g) chickpeas, drained 45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil 1-2 red chillies, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 10 g fresh coriander, chopped salt and pepper juice and grated zest of 1 lemon BREAD STRIPS 2 tortilla wraps 30 ml (2 tsp) olive oil SALAD 100 g lettuce leaves 2 avocados Heat the oven to 200 °C. Grease a baking sheet with non-stick spray. 1 CHICKPEAS Mix the ingredients and half the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and set aside for at least 15 minutes. 2 BREAD STRIPS Cut the tortillas into strips, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt. Spread on the baking sheet and bake for…

Need advice? E-mail sisdolly@drum.co.za or SMS the keyword SIS DOLLY followed by your question and name to 32113. Each SMS (160 characters) costs R1. MY WIFE NEEDS HELP I would like to help my wife find a counsellor, but I don’t know where to go. She can’t accept our financial situation and that lead her to having affairs.Where can she get help to accept the situation? PETER, SMS SIS DOLLY ANSWERS I don’t understand. Is she having sex with different men to make money to help with your financial situation? Or is she running away from your problems together and hoping to find solace in other men’s arms? I’m not sure what she needs counselling for, but is it to help her come to terms with her addiction to men…

PISCEAN’S NEEDS AND WANTS Something or someone to believe in – be it a guru or an ideal. An ideal to dream about – a selfless world or an exotic island. To simply relax and watch the world go by. A shoulder to cry on. A knight in shining armour, preferably with a poetry book in hand. Someone or something to devote their life to. An idyllic haven to escape to.…

IN ONLY a few minutes, you can ensure your family has all the assistance they need to bury you in a dignified way one day. Nobesuthu Tonyela (28), from Gugulethu in the Western Cape, is an avid DRUM reader who recently took out a DRUM Protector Plan for the day she passes away. “We all know how important it is to have funeral cover.To me, the most important thing is that I can trust my funeral policy to provide for me when I need it to arrange a dignified funeral. I’ve been reading DRUM for years and I trust their DRUM Family Protector Plan.” She says taking out the policy was an easy process. “I took it out over the phone. I just sent them an SMS and the KGA…

HER REAL NAME She was born Ariana Grande-Butera. Her mom, Joan Grande, is the CEO of a telephone and alarm system company, and her dad, Edward Butera, owns a graphic design firm. Her name was inspired by Princess Oriana from the 1959 film Felix the Cat. HARD-WORKING ITALIANO “I come from an Italian family and they all have an incredible work ethic, starting with my grandfather, which trickled down to my mom and then me and my brother. We were raised to know what we want and to go after it,” the 21-year-old shares. SHE’S ALL FOR BEING HERSELF “I’m not like a little robot at all. I’m a real person. I don’t try to do things because they will look a certain way. I try to keep it real…

ENJOYING a delicious meal featuring your favourite dishes is one of the pleasures in life. But we don’t eat just because it’s pleasant; like plants and animals, people need to take in nourishment to survive. The food we eat contains important nutrients, each of which plays a role in our bodies. THE FOUR FOOD GROUPS We divide food into four groups, based on the function each group fulfils in our bodies. Most foods contain more than one of these groups. 1. CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates are the body’s most important source of energy, the fuel we need to do things. There are two types of carbohydrates – sugar and starch. Sugar is a simple carbohydrate – your body digests it easily and quickly. Starch is a complex carbohydrate and takes longer to…

WISHES A man is walking along the Golden Mile in Durban one day and finds a strange-looking bottle lying in the sand. He looks up and down the beach and doesn’t see anyone who might have dropped it, so he decides to open the bottle. A powerful genie appears and thanks the man for letting him out of his magical cage. The genie says, “I’m so grateful to get out of that bottle that I will grant you a wish. But, I can only grant one.” The man thinks for a while and finally says, “I have always wanted to go to Mauritius, but I’ve never been able to go because I can’t stand flying in an airplane, and boats tend to make me claustrophobic. So for my wish, I…

NINE years ago former Generations star SEPUTLA SEBOGODI (52) infamously dumped his second wife of three years, Leonette Olyn-Sebogodi, via SMS – only to get hitched to SHEREEN MAUBANE shortly afterwards. Well, it looks like history is repeating itself because he’s done it again. According to reports the Rhythm City actor has dumped Khanyie Zuma, his 21-year-old lover of two months, for another woman. Khanyie and Seputla reportedly met at a KwaZulu-Natal wedding in October and hit it off, moving in together shortly thereafter. Their romance didn’t last, however, because Seputla dumped her three days before lobola negotiations were due to begin. Seputla is reported to have dumped his new lover over her flirtatious ways, but he promptly found love in someone else’s arms. A similar incident occurred when he…

WE MERE mortals would probably be in self-imposed exile after the week AMBER ROSE has had! First came a heated ‘twar’ (twitter war) with Khloe Kardashian after Amber dissed the youngest Kardashian sister, Kylie Jenner, for dating rapper Tyga. When Khloe came to her sister’s defense and mentioned Amber’s stripper past on social networks, Amber fired back at all the Kardashian sisters, and singled Kim out as a “wh%re”. Meanwhile, Amber’s estranged hubby WIZ KHALIFA opened round two. The rapper blasted her for being a bad mother, going as far as to claiming that their son lives in filth. He even posted pics of dog poop in Amber’s yard. And then Amber’s ex, Kanye West, added that the model wouldn’t have a career if it wasn’t for him. But Amber…

I KNOW that being cheated on by your partner is very disappointing and heartbreaking, especially if you’ve been good and faithful to them. When you find out about your partner’s infidelity you’ll feel the need for revenge, or a way to punish them by doing the same. It’s a bad idea – two wrongs don’t make a right. You have values and you know you’re not a cheater - why then do you change just to hurt someone when you claim to have forgiven them? I know about a lady who engaged in “revenge cheating” – she fell pregnant and picked up sexually transmitted infections. This complicated things even further between her and her partner. Was it worth it? If you can’t forgive your partner for cheating on you, then…

THE SECOND Royalty Soapie Awards (RSA) are almost here, and soapie stars were out in full force when the nominees were announced at The Venue at Melrose Arch in Joburg. The awards’ founder, WINNIE NTSHABA, dazzled in a heart-detailed white dress. Also there to support their good pal and former Generations colleague were SOPHIE NDABA and SLINDILE NODANGALA. However, the actresses couldn’t disguise how bored they looked most of the time. The stars who actually enjoyed themselves included Isibaya’s MAMPHO BRESCIA, NOMZAMO MBATHA and Zakhele Mabaso. They had a reason to be, after all. Each received a nomination. Mampho is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress – she’ll be competing with Nomzamo for that one – and Outstanding Female Villain. Zakhele is nominated in the Outstanding Supporting Actor category, but it…

MSWATI III, (46) King of Swaziland, recently married his 15th wife, 18-year-old beauty Sindiswa Dlamini. While there are those who have no issue with polygamy even in the age of gender equality, it’s harder to shrug off the cost of maintaining such a harem, given the poverty in which the average Swazi has to survive. Although the King has many wives, all has not been well in the palace, and three of them have left the household in recent years. The latest, Queen LaGija, fled in 2012 claiming years of physical and emotional abuse. Another queen, LaDube, was reportedly abused after she was caught in bed with the justice minister, a close friend of the king. In 1998 then-US President BILL CLINTON was involved in a scandal with 22-year-old White…

MANI-FEST Hollywood hotshots take their nail art just as seriously as they do their red carpet couture. We absolutely love these three fabulous nail designs! LONG NAILS STEP 1: This oval shape is still popular. Apply two coats of white nail polish, letting the first coat dry completely before applying the second. The colour should be opaque, so apply a third coat if necessary. STEP 2: Dip the tip of the brush-end of your decorative tool into red nail polish and draw squiggly lines. Work upward from the tip of the nail and stop before your reach the cuticle. The lines don’t have to be the same length. STEP 3: Add little hearts to the tips of one or two of the lines. To create your heart, make two dots…

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Have a problem? E-mail testotherapy@drum.co.za, Tweet us @Testo_DRUM or write to Testo-therapy at DRUM, PO Box 653284, Benmore 2010. TIRED OF HIS LIES I’ve been with my boyfriend for two years and he constantly lies to me. When he’s supposed to see me, he tells me he’s tired, but then I find out he’s spent time with his friends. The only time he wants to see me is when we have sex, but he won’t talk to me. How can I make him stop his lies? DINEO, E-MAIL BRA MO ANSWERS You have become his “feel-good” person. Whenever he needs a sexual fix, you’re the answer. Two years is too long for you to be nothing more than a sex partner, so I suggest you confront him and tell him…

HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH? Sex addiction is an uncontrollable obsession with sex. Those suffering from it might masturbate compulsively, have a large appetite for porn, visit internet chat rooms for sex or accumulate a huge number of sexual partners over the years. ARE YOU ADDICTED? Do you think about sex or porn all day? Are your thoughts jeopardising your work, relationships or family? Do you feel ashamed or guilty after sex? Have you tried to stop but failed with every attempt? WHAT ARE THE DANGERS? Sexual obsessions can have devastating health consequences such as contracting sexually transmitted diseases. They will also damage relationships and marriages.…

SHOULD I WAIT FOR MY PENSION PAYOUT? I’m a teacher who has just resigned. I’d like to buy a franchise. Can I be financed while still waiting for my pension payout, or should I wait for my payout first? GSM, E-MAIL JOSHUA ANSWERS Congratulations on choosing to invest or start a business in the franchising industry. This industry is big and contributes an estimated 10 % of the South African GDP. The fact that you have resigned from your job may afford you ample time to quickly learn and come to grips with the dynamics of the franchising industry – if you use your time wisely. Firstly, you need to apply for your membership of the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA), a voluntary body that oversees the orderly conduct…

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL Liam (SCOTT CLIFTON) confronts Katie about her feelings for Ridge and attempts to convince her to act on them. Still unsure about Quinn’s ulterior motives, Hope attempts to get more information from Wyatt about his mother. Katie thinks that she would be hypocritical if she were to act on her feelings for her former brother-in-law. Liam becomes the voice of reason when Bill makes threats to do something he’d later regret. Donna plants a passionate kiss on an unsuspecting recipient. Bill is surprised to find solace from his heartbreak with an unlikely source. GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Nolwazi quickly regrets overstepping the line. Smanga manipulates Simphiwe (ASANDA FOJI) into giving him information. Karabo finds comfort in her husband’s arms. Mazwi lashes out in anger. A threatening visitor leaves…

It’s no coincidence this hot duo happened to find each other – they’re brothers. Swae Lee (19) and Slim Jimmy (20) were born in California and raised in Tupleo, Mississippi. At the age of 11, the brothers taught themselves how to DJ, how to make beats and how to pitch voices. “When we were growing up, it was just about perseverance. Regardless of the situation, we couldn’t let the haters win,” says Slim. Wise words! They used to call themselves Dem Outta St8 Boyz before relaunching as Rae Sremmurd (pronounced Ray-Shrim-er) which is the name of their label (Ear Drummers) spelt backwards. The vibey young MCs burst onto the music scene in early 2014 with the Mike WiLL Made-It produced track, No Flex Zone. They’ve since released hot singles featuring…

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A balanced diet contains enough foods from all four food groups, as well as fibre and water. Fibre is the part of food you don’t digest. It aids digestion and ensures that nutrients move through your intestines easily so your body can absorb them. Fibre-rich foods include fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds. Water is also important for the body to function. It transports the nutrients in food to various parts of your body and helps to get rid of waste products. If you don’t eat enough of the right foods you can develop certain illnesses. When someone suffers from malnutrition it’s because they’re not getting all the necessary nutrients. Symptoms of malnutrition include: • Tiredness and low energy levels.• Dizziness.• A weak immune system, which means the body can’t fight infections.• Dry skin.• Swollen…

I WAS raised by a very powerful single woman, who works as an educator. I have a twin sister and younger brother whom I live with at home. I grew up in a township, and was inspired by my environment and people around me. I began to write short stories and poems at the age of nine because I had a strong desire to become an author. I also wanted to become a model. But since I come from a very strict and well-disciplined family, I had to change my career choice. It was really tough being raised by a single parent because society has the misconception that all girls with absent fathers become pregnant and find refuge in older men, while boys are ill-disciplined and turn to crime. I’ve…

WE KNOW her as the rural woman always wrapped up in headscarves. But the lady we meet today is nothing like the character, KaMajola, she portrays on the Mzansi Magic soapie, Isibaya. Gcina Mkhize is animated and looks radiant in her gym gear. She resembles a 25-year-old dancer, but reveals that she’s 41 and has been a vegan for 16 years.“Maybe I should thank my healthy lifestyle for the way I look,” she jokes. Intrigued, we ask her about why she chose a vegan lifestyle.“I don’t understand why people think being a vegan is a white thing,” she laughs.“I grew up on a farm, and we lived on plants. We rarely ate meat; we ate organic food. I miss that life because it was so simple.” The Mzimkhulu-born wife and…

THERE’S a fine line between love and hate, and Isibaya stars JESSICA NKOSI and NOMZAMO MBATHA appear to have crossed it. This was evident at the Royalty Soapie Awards nominees party at The Venue in Melrose Arch recently. The actresses tried to avoid each other the whole night – not only didn’t they talk to each other, they couldn’t even look at each other’s direction. The two former best friends’ fallout was caused by apparent disloyalty: Nomzamo’s then-boyfriend Idols SA winner, Khaya Mthethwa, allegedly cheated on her with Jessica. It was also alleged that Nomzamo found raunchy messages between them. At the awards, Nomzamo hung out with friend and colleague Mampho Brescia, who plays Iris on the show, and Celeste Ntuli, who plays Siphokazi. Meanwhile, Jessica circulated. At one point…

TO HONOUR trailblazing African American women in film and television, Essence Magazine held its annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon, which many agree is one of Oscar week’s premiere events. There were a few firsts at this year’s emotional luncheon. For the first time in its eight-year history, an award was presented to a group of women instead of an individual. Last year’s honouree LUPITA NYONG’O presented the Vangaurd Award to seven cast members from the Emmy Award-winning series Orange is the New Black: LORRAINE TOUSSAINT, DANIELLE BROOKS, LAVERNE COX, SAMIRA WILEY, ADRIENNE C. MOORE, VICKY JEUDY and UZO ADUBA. Danielle gave the acceptance speech while her co-stars listened on as she spoke about the challenges of being a ‘blacktress’. “There are not a lot of roles for us,” she…

MANY of us must wonder what happened to MO’NIQUE five years after her Oscar-winning performance in the movie Precious. The actress and comedian recently surfaced to reveal that she has been “blackballed” by industry insiders. She claims that she’s been passed up for a number of roles including the movie The Butler, the drama series Empire and Richard Pryor’s upcoming biopic. “It was the actress’ unwillingness to actively participate in the Precious campaign in the run-up to the Academy Awards ceremony which soured her relationship with the Hollywood community,” Oscar-winning director Lee Daniels clarified. But Mo’Nique is not going down without a fight. “To be BLACKBALLED or ostracised 4 ur views is a scary thought, however to stay silent about what u see is scarier. #faceyourfears,” she tweeted.…