Tabla de contenidos para 19-Dec-19 en Drum English

FESTIVE FEELS IT’S beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! Shopping malls are housing tinsel towers, while blaring Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas is You on repeat, and everywhere you look lights are going up, trees are being decorated and stockings are being hung. If that’s not enough to get you into the holiday spirit, Zozibini Tunzi gave the nation an early Christmas present when she strutted her stuff in Atlanta in the US and took the Miss Universe title. The 26-year-old beauty queen is only the third Miss South Africa to win the title (see page 10). In doing so, Zozi has reminded the world just how exceptional South Africans are, and she’s given us another reason to rejoice. Until next week, THE DRUM TEAM INSPIRATIONAL STORY…

DRUM FOOD We’ve selected the most delicious recipes from the finalists of the DRUM Food Ambassador competition for this issue of DRUM FOOD. There’s a great mix of dishes – from simple meals for the midweek rush to culinary creations to wow  guests. What’s more, these meal are easy to prepare! DRUM HAIR The latest issue of DRUM HAIR is packed with the hottest styles from runways to Mzansi’s streets. We also give you advice on how to keep your hair beautiful – from wigs and braids to natural and coloured hair! Get your copy of these fab magazines in stores now, or order from Johan  Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com GET DRUM ON YOUR PC OR DEVICE Pay R64 a month and get DRUM every week – that’s R14,70…

But to Nomangwane and her family, Uyinene wasn’t the raped and slain University of Cape Town student whose brutal death in August triggered nationwide protests and made headlines around the world. To them she was Nene, Uyi Uyi – the sparkling girl who could light up a room with her megawatt smile. Now her mom, dad Mabhele, a civil engineer, and brother Esona (21) are preparing for their first Christmas without WE don’t want her to be known as that victim at the post office – there’s so much more to her than that.” These are the words of Nomangwane Mrwetyana, the grieving mother of the young woman who became the unwitting face of the scourge of gender-based violence in South Africa. their little girl and baby sister. “You feel…

AMAZING ABS The ball is a great tool to work your core – the muscles around your trunk and pelvis. Here are two exercises to work that all-important area of your body. 1 Sit with bent knees and hold the ball between your feet. 2 Squeeze your core and lean back slightly. Lift your feet off the ground with the ball then, taking care to stay in that position, drop the ball and catch it again between your feet. Repeat at least 10 times. If you struggle to drop and catch the ball, just keep it lifted for as long as you can. 3 For the second exercise, roll forwards over the ball until it’s between your knees and ankles. Make sure your hands are directly below your shoulders. 4…

MY MAN HAS PROBLEMS Q I’ve been married to my husband for seven years and we’ve only had sex maybe eight times in those seven years. It’s horrible because he has weak erections, or erectile dysfunction, and he doesn’t want to get help. He once went to a men’s clinic and was given medication. He took it for a while then stopped. I’ve tried speaking to him about getting help again but he refuses. Although we are married, we live separate lives because he doesn’t understand how important intimacy is to me. I had a boyfriend, but I recently broke things off with him because I feel guilty about cheating. My husband is not a bad man but I don’t think he cares about my feelings and so I’m thinking…

CAPRICORN 21 DEC – 20 JAN The sun moves into your sign this week, signalling the beginning of a new personal year – quite possibly a year filled with opportunities for growth, change and success. Your birthday is around the corner, so you may want to make arrangements for a celebration. It’s a great opportunity to let your hair down a bit and have fun. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 27, 41, 5, 18, 31, 14 ESSENCE OF CAPRICORN When ambitious, you’re is disciplined and efficient. A pessimistic Capricorn sees the cup half-empty. Cautious Capricorn is the master of self-control. The tendency to grumble is a shortcoming. Professional Capricorn climbs the ladder of success. Austere Capricorn takes life too seriously. A down-to-earth Capricorn is practical and realistic. AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 18…

ONE-LINERS She doesn’t wear too much perfume, she commits fragrance abuse. She’s not a bad cook, she’s microwave-compatible. She doesn’t go shopping, she’s mall-fluent. She’s not an airhead, she’s reality-impaired. THE GOOD WIFE A police officer pulls over a speeding car. “I caught you going 180km/h,” the officer tells the driver. “Gee, I had it on cruise control at 60km/h. Perhaps your radar gun needs calibrating,” the driver replies. Not looking up from her knitting the wife sitting in the passenger seat says: “Now don’t be silly, you know that this car doesn’t have cruise control.” As the officer writes out the ticket, the driver looks over at his wife and growls, “Can’t you keep your mouth shut for once?” The wife smiles demurely and says, “You should be thankful…

SIT. Stay. Fetch. Play dead. These are all standard tricks many pet owners love to teach their precious pooches. But for Harley – or Harlso as he’s affectionately known to his humans, Jennifer Scott and Paul Lavery – these commands are just so last year. With his big eyes, stumpy legs and droopy ears, the delightful little dachshund from Belfast in Northern Ireland has become Insta-famous for his most unusual party trick: his jaw-dropping balancing act. Whether he’s working with a doughnut, an avocado or a cup of coffee, Harlso has the uncanny ability to hold an item perfectly in place on his adorable little head. The last puppy of his litter, Harlso was taken in by Jennifer (29) and Paul (30) when he was four months old, and the…

IT’S a rivalry for the ages, a clash of titans whose athletic abilities verge on superhuman. Now Lionel Messi (32) has edged into the lead against his arch-rival, Cristiano Ronaldo (34), after winning a record sixth Ballon d’Or – breaking their tie. We look at the men battling to be known as the greatest footballers of all time. LIONEL MESSI ON HIS RECORD BALLON D’OR WIN “I am very lucky, I am blessed,” the Argentine star said at the glitzy ceremony in Paris earlier this month. “As my wife said, ‘You must never stop dreaming but always work to improve and continue to enjoy the game’.” Ronaldo was up for the award too but had to make do with third place after Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk took second. ON…

LOOKING at her travel pictures, you’d never say she’s had such a rough start to 2019. LONDIE LONDON’s year kicked off on a sad note when she lost her sister, but the songbird is finding joy in life again. Recently, she jetted off to Cook Islands in New Zealand to celebrate the release of her new single, Nomakanjani. The singer says the song, which loosely translated means to “No matter what”, “is a reminder that irrespective of what you might be going through with your loved ones, stay with them”. “I’ve had a tough year losing loved ones, especially my big sister Xoli. She inspired me musically and was my pillar of strength. For me, it’s Nomakanjani, I will go through it and in the end, love wins,” she says.…

GOING on holiday should be all about taking a well-needed break without a worry in the world. The last thing you want when your family is packed into your vehicle for a road trip is car trouble. Whether you’re going for a beach break or a visit home, you must be able to count on your vehicle to get you there and back safely. Here’s a handy checklist to make sure your ride is ready for the road. BRAKES Having your brakes in tip-top shape is crucial before a long trip. Ideally, your brake pads should be changed every 10 000km or when they are worn to no less that 5mm thick. This can be done by a mechanic or at a brake fitment centre. NUMBER PLATES Make sure your…

CAREER ADVICE Q I’d like to know what legal services directors are, what they do and what you need to study to become one. FUTURE STUDENT, EMAIL A In terms of the Companies Act, a director is a member of the board of a company. Every company must have a board of members. The main role of a director is to act in the best interests of the company. The business and affairs of a company must be managed by or be under the direction of the directors. To become a director, you must know the laws regarding operating a business and the legal obligations. It is also advisable to do a course in business studies and have a master of business administration (MBA). However, it is possible to be…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Lesedi doesn’t take kindly to Tanya’s interference. Joshua isn’t about to let a couple of women ruin his future. Boipelo makes some new friends. Nontle appreciates having a strong shoulder to cry on. Tau (RAPULANA SEIPHEMO) will do whatever it takes to get the information his woman needs. Cosmo is a sucker when it comes to his crush. Lucy and Kabisi have it out. SCANDAL! Yvonne extracts a promise and receives a harsh rejection. Stokkies plays Cupid. Boniswa (LUSANDA MBANE) gets hardcore with her son to crush a budding relationship. Quinton makes the most expensive mistake of his life. Xolile gets a little closer to the truth. Chumani struggles with the idea of representing the Langas. Kgosi performs a risky experiment which he hopes will benefit his…

SHE twirls and spins on her skates, effortlessly moving around on the track at Hammanskraal Sports Complex. Keamogetswe Masango spends almost every day of the week here, honing her passion. She trains six days a week for two hours with her teammates to refine their artistic and speed-skating capabilities. She’s only been skating for two years but the bubbly teen has already travelled to far corners of the world to compete in the sport. When Keamogetswe (16) first saw people skating at the park she stopped dead in her tracks, intrigued by the shoes that had wheels on them. “I had never seen anything like that before. Watching people gliding in them just seemed so cool to me and I wanted a pair,” she says. She’s been on a roll…

Boks captain Siya Kolisi has signed with Jay-Z’s sports management company, Roc Nation Sports. DRUM readers shared their thoughts. Excellent move, bro, well done! JUSTICE MODISANE When Siya says “yes!” nobody can say no! Well done my guy. You are such an inspiration! I love and revere you forever and a day #BlackChildItIsPossible! Oh, what a time to be alive! NEOFABULOUS RAMAFOKO Wow! Aluta continua, Kolisi. Congratulations! #AfricaRise SINAZO KOBI Wrong move, Siya. How can you sell your soul to one of the worst human beings on earth? MASIXOLE NELSON ZAZELA Funny how some people won’t just congratulate but want to downplay Siya’s success and progress . . . Yeah we see the envy in the jokes, big up to you Kolisi! NKOSINATHI MTHEMBU…

ROOIBOS AND ROSEMARY LEG OF LAMB WITH GREMOLATA RICE This recipe requires little effort and ensures a tender result. SERVES 6-8 PREPARATION: 20 MIN COOKING: 2½ HR LEG OF LAMB 2 onions, peeled and quartered 2 carrots, roughly chopped 2 bay leaves 2kg leg of lamb, including bone and shank 2,5ml (½t) each ground coriander and cumin salt and pepper 6 garlic cloves, peeled and halved 4 fresh rosemary sprigs, broken into smaller pieces juice of 1 lemon 500ml (2c) strong rooibos, plus extra if needed RICE 500ml (2c) basmati rice handful of fresh parsley, chopped grated zest of 1 lemon Preheat the oven to 150°C. Keep a large, deep ovenproof dish or roasting pan with a lid handy. 1 Leg of lamb Arrange the onions, carrots and bay leaves…

ANGELS YOU’LL NEED scissors A4 paper string glue gun and glue sticks 20mm wooden beads STEP 1 Cut the paper across the width into a strip 8cm deep (wings) and a rectangle 15cm deep (body). Make concertina folds across the width of both. STEP 2 Fold the body in half. Wrap string (±30cm) around its centre and tie a knot. Glue together the edges of the paper facing each other. STEP 3 Glue the wings to the body with their centres lining up, and knot the string at the top. Thread the string through the bead (head). STEP 4 Glue the head to the centre of the wings. Tie a loop in the string. Spread out the folds and glue the edges of the wings to the body. ELVES YOU’LL…

Stop and rest about every two hours. Have enough bags in the car for throwing away rubbish at stops. Keep enough bottled water so you don’t become dehydrated. This can also be used to wash your hands and face as needed. Stock up on wet wipes and tissues. Keep emergency numbers handy and pack a first aid kit in the car. Have a torch with fully charged batteries in your car. Invest in a car cellphone charger. Check if there are roadworks along your route so you can alter your course if needed. If you’re unsure about your car checks, refer to your car manual or ask for help at your nearest petrol station. Ensure your car insurance is up to date and know who to call if you get…

MUSIC Selena’s comeback After a break from showbiz to take care of her mental and physical health, the singer returns better than ever COMEBACK HITS Selena Gomez (27) announced her comeback with Lose You to Love Me, which went straight to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. “My first number 1!! This song is so dear to my heart,” she gushed on Instagram. She followed it up with Look at Her Now. BIEBER INSPIRATION Both songs are said to be about her break-up from long-time love Justin Bieber (25), who’s since married model Hailey Baldwin (23). Speaking about Lose You to Love Me, she says, “I wrote the song in January. I just woke up one day and I knew it was time. It’s the perfect way to…

IT’S that time of the year when most of us are looking forward to spending our Christmas bonuses. With a little extra cash, we’re finally able to buy that TV we’ve been eyeing all year, or that new whip to replace the jalopy that’s been giving us trouble. But some celebs have so much money it burns a hole in their pocket. From splurging on their dream homes to zipping around the globe in first class, these famous faces make the usual Christmas spoils look like chicken feed. We look at a few of the big spenders. TREVOR NOAH Mzansi’s golden boy of comedy has been laughing all the way to the bank since taking over as host of The Daily Show. In January, while many were recovering from December…

STYLE QUEEN If there’s one thing you can count on in life, it’s that TV personality and entrepreneur BONANG MATHEBA is always going to look like a million bucks! MOMMY & ME NTANDO DUMA’s pics of herself and her adorable little girl, SBAHLE MZIZI, will make anyone broody. Sbahle even made her runway debut with her mom this year. JUST DO YOU The king of Mzansi’s entertainment scene, SOMIZI MHLONGO, has great taste in all things – from food to travel. He’ll surely keep setting trends for us to follow. PHWOAR! The Mama I Made It rapper loves flexing his flashy lifestyle, but we also love it when CASSPER NYOVEST flexes his ripped abs. FACE ON FLEEK Not only is NHLANHLA NCIZA a sensational singer (as one half of Mafikizolo)…