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T’S the mystery everyone has been talking about: where is baby Kwahlelwa? What has happened to the little boy from Khayelitsha who is one of a set of twin boys?

The case has gripped the nation, especially after a schoolgirl was arrested and charged with taking the child. She’s innocent and has done nothing wrong, she maintains, and has said as much in court.

Is she telling the truth? That is for the courts to decide. Meanwhile, a little baby is out there and nobody knows if he’s okay.

His family are in deep pain as a result and his parents have pleaded for his safe return. Turn to page 6 to find out what Kwahlelwa’s mother and father have to say about their missing son.

It’s heart-rending.

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T’S every parent’s wish to leave their kids a lasting legacy – but many would prefer their children’s inheritance to be a fat trust fund rather than life lessons that would be a lasting legacy.

It’s not true that children whose parents didn’t leave them material property are doomed to remain poor. Without life lessons, children won’t know how to respect money and worldly things.

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us are respect, tolerance, compassion and kindness.

They should know what one can achieve through humility, and that hard work can make you realise your dreams. Our jobs as parents aren’t complete if we don’t warn our kids about the things that can destroy their lives, like crime and drugs.

Teaching them life lessons doesn’t cost a cent. It’s a gift that lasts a lifetime.

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shouldn’t limit our love to our romantic partners.

Daily we preach about the need to work together to fix our country, but we can’t expect to achieve that goal without love for our fellow human beings.

Wherever people work together there’s always conflict, but they can tolerate and forgive one another if they allow love to prevail.

If your heart is full of love you won’t be selfish and forgiveness would be certain. Love knows no boundaries and frees your soul.

We need to take it upon ourselves to promote love this month and beyond.

South Africa needs more people like Zonke if we’re to grow as a nation. Education is still the key that unlocks many doors.

I urge those who are able to help in this to please do so. One day your kindness will bear fruit for all of us.

GODFREY MALIBE, ACORNHOEK

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FOR THE CHILDREN

STUDENT SAVIOUR

People like Randall Carolissen give me hope for the future of Mzansi (Help where it’s needed, 13 February).

It couldn’t have been an easy task for an honest man to take charge of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and get it back on course after years and years of bungling and mismanagement.

Very well done to Mr Carolissen and his team for their amazing work. As the man himself says, “No country can over-invest in education. It’s going to come back and benefit them.”

I’d like to commend the organisations and individuals doing their best to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry at night.

By giving food to needy children you not only fight hunger, you also give hope to hopeless souls while investing in their future.

Most of these children are orphans who either lost their parents or were neglected for reasons that can’t be justified. Children are a gift from God and should be helped in any way possible.

Let’s take care of children and ensure this generosity lives forever. A person is a person, no matter how small they are.

MALPHIA HONWANE, GOTTENBURG EMANYELETI

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It can often feel as if we as a people have forgotten how to take care of one another, but articles like Township healing (6 February) go a long way to restoring one’s faith in humanity.

The three Mamelodi women who invested their money, time and decades of expertise into starting a clinic are to be commended, especially as they thoughtfully offer their services at times convenient for working people.

I wish them well in their endeavour, and I sincerely hope more people take notice of this kind of initiative and emulate their good work.

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It makes me so happy when people share what they have with those who are less fortunate, like Afropop singer Zonke Dikana who helped pay Bubu Sithole’s outstanding university fees.

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What’s the point of Uzalo on SABC1, I wonder? It’s always showing car theft, love affairs and other crazy things.

I don’t understand what the SABC is

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trying to promote with this show. It’s not educational for children who are still learning about life.

The makers of this soapie need to think about the effect this show has on kids and how they may turn out because of it.

LETLADI WA GA-MPHAHLELE, MARALALENG

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This unemployment situation is going to cause chaos. It also plays a role in the rise of xenophobia and crime in South Africa.

There’s nothing as painful as studying for almost seven years at university with the hope of getting a job after completion, then having to stay at home for more than 10 years without a job.

The unemployment rate in the country continues to punish those who are financially oppressed, but favours those who are financially secure and politically connected.

Ramaphosa must try to come with control measures in both private and public sectors to create jobs.

MIYELANI HLUNGWANI, MUKHOMI VILLAGE

TOUGH LESSONS

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SONA ISSUES

Yes, the president can speak about many issues during Sona, but if he doesn’t deal with the issue of unemployment, we are not going anywhere as a country.

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LIGHTEN UP!

How many slices does she eat?

Your article about what others are doing during load-shedding helped me to look on the bright side.

It helped me see the silver lining in this dark hour. Although being without power so often is very inconvenient, not to mention unsafe, it is an opportunity to bond with my loved ones.

I often complain that I don’t have time for everything, including spending quality time with my children, but maybe this is the opportunity I’ve been waiting for.

Thank you for allowing me to see this load-shedding thing in a new light.

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I remember saving up my pocket money while I was doing my matric in 2006 for a whole month just to buy my big sis her Full Moon album for her 25th birthday, she loved Brandy so much. And when she bought her first car it was the first CD she played. #R&BQueen

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My dad passed away in 2015 and I lost my mom in 2019. I wasn’t prepared for the loss of my parents.

Their deaths taught me lessons about how the real world works that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life. I’ve realised that sometimes relatives who claim to love you actually don’t care about you at all, even if they’ve told you, “I’m here for you should you need anything.”

One needs to find the inner strength to cope. Planning a funeral, dealing with the estate and managing expenses isn’t easy.

The key is to have a strong relationship with God as He guides you through it all.

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Our beloved ANC often prides itself on having provided electricity to millions of black South Africans, yet it neglected the construction of new power stations to meet the growing demand.

The same ANC prides itself on having expanded access to social welfare grants, but it’s not building more schools to accommodate the rapidly growing number of school children in Gauteng and the rest of SA.

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I still listen to every song even the old ones . . . I just love this lady to bits.

I used to cover my schoolbooks with her photos and would yearn to be nicknamed Brandy . . . mxm . . . and it never worked. I had songbooks. In my phone now I still have [her] Human album . . . the real R&B. TSHOLO MMAAGWE LATOYAH

I bought every album, including cassettes LOL

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Asanda Tiwani and Siyanda Thongani are desperate to get Akahlulwa’s twin back.

Their toddler, Ebonga, also misses his brother.

WE JUST WANT OUR BABY BACK The parents of kidnapped twin Kwahlelwa tell DRUM what happened on the fateful day their baby went missing

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‘She offered to assist us with obtaining birth certificates for the twins, and monthly food parcels’

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ABOVE: A message allegedly sent to Asanda on the day of the abduction by the person who allegedly kidnapped her child.

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was kidnapped nearly a month ago.

Kwahlelwa’s dad, Siyanda Thongani (34), is desperate for his baby boy to be returned.

His voice trembles as he recounts how the young woman, who introduced herself as Monica and claimed to be a social worker from the Nonceba Family Counselling Centre in Khayelitsha, arrived at their home on 10 January with promises of government-sponsored support.

This Good Samaritan was the lifeline the unemployed parents had been praying for.

“She offered to assist us with obtaining birth certificates for the twins, monthly food parcels as well as a R1 000 food voucher,” Siyanda tells us.

A day after their son was kidnapped a teenage learner at Claremont High School, Karabo Tau (18), was arrested.

Shortly after, Ely Kibunda (22), reportedly Tau’s boyfriend, was also detained and charged with kidnapping the baby.

Kwahlelwa, however, is still missing.

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HE young woman impressed the struggling parents with her enthusiasm and made arrangements for them to complete affidavits and fill in documents at various police stations and home affairs offices between 10 January and 16 January.

“Monica” always insisted the twins accompany them, saying their presence was “evidence Asanda does not want the aid for herself but for the children”, Siyanda says.

Whenever they were with her, she would carry one twin and Asanda would

carry the other, he adds. “She told me she works for Nonceba, a Khayelitsha-based shelter that cares for people who are struggling. She told me she lives here in Khayelitsha, Site B, M section”.

The Nonceba Counselling Centre works with the courts and the department of social development to provide counselling for victims in domestic abuse matters, explains the centre’s manager, Msokoli Zilani.

“We do not provide any door-to-door services, unless we are carrying out awareness campaigns. Nor do we work with or provide any vouchers. We do not know of anyone by the name of Monica who is an employee or a social worker.”

On 16 January, Monica called Asanda at 7am and said they would be going to Parow Post Office to collect the promised R1 000 voucher that afternoon. She told her to have the children ready for the journey.

“She arrived at about 2pm and we took a taxi to Site C, to the Khayelitsha central taxi rank. I was carrying Akahlulwa and she carried Kwahlelwa. I also had Ebonga by the hand.”

From there, they took another taxi to Parow.

“She would always pay for our taxi fare. When we arrived in Parow she gave me money and said, ‘Go buy yourselves a cooldrink. I need to go to the post office to post some things’.”

Asanda did as Monica suggested.

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KNOT formed in the pit of the young mother’s belly as she looked around the post office.

She tried to tell herself everything was okay – surely the polite social worker who was with her baby boy must be here somewhere.

Asanda Tiwani had her three-monthold baby, Akahlulwa, cradled in one arm and her two-year-old son, Ebonga, clutched at her free hand as they went in search of Akahlulwa’s twin, Kwahlelwa.

After one last look around the drab beige post office and with her heart pounding faster and faster, she quickly walked outside. Voortrekker Road in Parow, Cape Town, was busy, filled with cars and taxis and people.

Asanda (29) looked up and down the street before hurrying back towards the bustling taxi rank. Perhaps she had misunderstood what the young woman had said, and they were supposed to have met back there to go back to her Khayelitsha home.

Then, she claims, her cellphone beeped, interrupting her thoughts. Its screen was lit with a message that has haunted her for weeks.

The text was the start of a chilling nightmare from which Asanda is still desperately hoping she will wake. “Take a taxi back to Khayelitsha, I have noticed that taking care of the children is very difficult. I will take care of him until you guys are alright,” the message apparently read.

The Tiwani family’s world has been turned upside down since Kwahlelwa

LEFT: Karabo Tau was accused of kidnapping Kwahlelwa. ABOVE: The teenager appeared in court and was granted bail.

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Footage from Claremont High School’s CCTV that was admitted as evidence showed Karabo leaving the school at 3pm.

Ely Kibunda, the co-accused of Karabo Tau in the kidnapping of baby Kwahlelwa, appeared in court on 12 February. All charges against him were withdrawn, and his lawyer, Leon Fieties, will pursue a civil case.

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me her number because it was in a phone I had left behind.”

Monica did not answer the phone after several attempts by Asanda. “After an hour she sent me that text.”

DRUM has seen the SMS, which Asanda says she received the day her child was kidnapped but the message is dated 1 January. A source said Asanda had changed SIM cards, which could have affected her phone’s date settings but the SMS did not feature in the bail hearing and remains untested evidence.

Karabo’s lawyer, Sulaiman Chothia, told DRUM that the SMSes have not been introduced as evidence in court, nor had he seen them. “The state has alluded to [the SMS allegedly sent by the kidnapper], and the investigating officer indicated to me that they are going to download some stuff off [Karabo’s] phone which would take a few minutes.

“He took my numbers, so if there were any SMSes I would have been told about it before the outcome of the bail application,” Chothia says.

“So, if there were any SMSes, the question is, why didn’t the state do something about it at the outset?”

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Asanda called Siyanda, who in turn called the police. They traced Monica’s cellphone number to a Facebook page linked to Karabo and arrested her the next day, after Asanda identified Karabo as “Monica”.

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ARABO signed a confession admitting she’d stolen the baby, but later recanted it, saying detectives had forced her to sign it. “I don’t know where the child is and I didn’t take the child,” she testified at her bail hearing.

Police threatened her, saying she would never get out of jail, so she wrote what the detectives told her to write, she told the court. She had been interrogated for 10 hours at Parow Police Station without being allowed to eat or drink anything during that time, she added.

She also denied Kibunda was her boyfriend. She said she met him on Facebook and the last time she had seen him was in November, when they ran into each other at a shopping centre.

She maintained she had nothing to do with the missing baby and told the court she had been in school at the time of

the kidnapping. Her isiXhosa teacher, Thokozile Godana, also testified Karabo had been sitting in the front row of her class, at the school, which is about 30 kilometres from Parow Post Office.

CCTV footage from the school, which was admitted as evidence, shows her leaving the class at 3pm.

When state prosecutor Tobinceba Matrose pointed out the footage was 20 minutes ahead of time, the school’s IT manager, Johan Thompson, said the footage had not been tampered with.

Karabo’s uncle, Dumisani Njengele, says the phone number the police used to trace Karabo was one she no longer used, adding that it must have been reassigned by the cellphone networks.

“The police have still not given us the number that they say they used to trace Karabo.”

Meanwhile, Karabo has been released on bail of R2 000.

“This case, where a baby has gone missing, is a tragedy – and this court is not here to decide if the accused is innocent or guilty,” magistrate Charles Scott ruled. “The state needs to prove it is not in the interests of justice to grant bail to the accused. But this court, however, is not satisfied with the state’s evidence led.”

Themba Njengele, another of her uncles, says his niece’s release was the answer to their prayers. “We know this is not the end, but the family is so happy that she is out.”

Charges against Ely were withdrawn, and Karabo’s case will resume in April.

Ely’s lawyer, advocate Leon Fieties, will pursue a civil case on the grounds that his client’s rights were violated, he told News24.

“I think that God never sleeps,” Ely’s relieved father, Romaine, said outside the court.

But the court appearances have done nothing to soothe the despair and pain the Tiwanis are feeling.

“We are really suffering. People have suggested we go for counselling, but we don’t know how to talk about these kinds of things,” Siyanda says. “Akahlulwa is always crying for his twin and Ebonga keeps asking us where his brother is.”

Asanda is pleading to whoever has her baby to return him. “It is very painful. I have not been well since this happened,” she says.

“I’m begging them to bring me my child.”

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OFFICE SEX? IT WASN’T ME!

This man is adamant it’s not him captured on video having sex after hours in an office block – and he says the rumours are ruining his life BY CYRIL BLACKBURN

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T’S just after dusk and a romantic full moon glows in the sky. Outside, the city is a hive of activity but inside it’s just the two of them and they have the empty office all to themselves . . .

What happens next sounds like the plot of a steamy adult movie but for the people passing by the building in the heart of Sandton, Johannesburg, who inadvertently caught an eyeful of the illicit office hook-up, it was all too real.

And the video footage of it which was later shared on social media is enough to make even the most open-minded person blush.

It shows a naked man and a woman in a hitched-up yellow dress in the throes of passion on a desk in a well-lit office, oblivious to the fact their raunchy rendezvous is being recorded in lurid detail.

Predictably, within moments it was all over the internet and people were having a field day cracking jokes at the couple’s expense. But one man isn’t laughing: Zahed Sibda (48). It’s been claimed he’s the “leading man” in the film clip.

Zahed, an investment banker, categorically denies the allegations. He says he’s been caused major embarrassment by people who’ve been spreading the clip online and speculating that the silhouette in the glass window is his.

“Shock? Jeez, that doesn’t even begin to describe it. I’m disgusted and outraged. And no, I didn’t think it was funny, not for a moment,” Zahed says.

Adding to his distress is the fact his 11-year-old daughter was the one to break the news to him that he – a married man – had been identified as one of the participants in the office sex romp.

He wants to make it abundantly clear that he definitely isn’t the guy in the video. Yet no matter what he says, gossip keeps swirling and strangers keep staring at him.

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ABOVE: Zahed Sibda denies it’s him in the sex clip that set social media abuzz.

LEFT: A visual from the video clip that pedestrians and motorists captured.

“You can’t quantify the damage. The biggest shock is for my family.” His wife knows it wasn’t him, he says, but he worries about his children, nieces and nephews.

“What must they think? The damage is irreparable – and all because two people couldn’t control themselves.”

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HY him? That’s the question he keeps asking himself over and over, Zahed tells us when we meet him at his two-storey office in an impressive glass building in Sandton.

“That my name is now being asso-

ciated with something like that – and at 48 years old! Eish . . .”

The steamy video first showed up on social media on 7 February.

Several pedestrians and motorists had filmed the incident from the street: a man and a woman in a compromising position, seemingly oblivious to the fact they could be seen from outside. Not even the hooting from passing motorists deterred the two from their shenanigans.

Not long after, Zahed’s name was linked to the video.

He’s the managing director of Fieldstone Private Capital, which rents office space in the building.

“I haven’t had a single good night’s

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Looking at it cold, it’s hard to say if Zahed looks like the guy in the video.

Sure, there’s the bald head and the goatee but Zahed looks shorter and more finely built that the randy Romeo in the sex clip.

Social-media users are still asking him how he couldn’t have realised people could see in from outside. Or was it on purpose, a show?

“None of the above,” he says grimly.

“Because it wasn’t me.”

His days at the office in South Africa’s financial hub are always the same. He parks his car underground, takes the lift to the second storey, and only leaves the building again in the evening. He often has his lunch at his desk, except when he has to see a client.

That’s why, he says, it’s simply not true that he was the one indulging in these extramural activities.

“I’d left the office for the day when that video was filmed. I went home around 6.40pm – long before the incident took place. You can ask anyone around here,” he says.

And indeed, several people are able to confirm that he’s not lying: he wasn’t there.

Zahed says the video has even been causing waves overseas and that he’s had messages from as far afield as Switzerland, the UK and even Saudi Arabia.

“Each one says the same, ‘Zahed, we’re so sorry. We can’t believe something like that about you – but we know this thing will blow over’.

“But will it really? The damage has been done . . . I don’t know if anyone ever fully recovers from something like this.

Things won’t ever truly be the same again. Because yes, there are those who know and believe you but those people who don’t know you will always be sceptical.

“When I enter the building I can see they’re thinking, ‘Is it him?’ Or I’ll see pity in their eyes, as if they’re thinking, ‘Ag, shame’. It’s horrible. You feel like you don’t want to leave your home.”

Zahed doesn’t want to involve his family in the sordid saga.

“They’re behind me all the way and they know it’s not me. It’s something I have to live with. I have to live with it,

even though I landed in the middle of this whole mess unwittingly,” is all he’s prepared to say.

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HEN asked, Zahed answers firmly that he has no idea who the people in the video could be.

“But yes, I know which company rents that office space. This whole thing happened in their offices on the first floor of the building,” he says.

His lawyers sent the other company a letter requesting them to come forward and clear his name.

“We’ve requested them to come forward and admit the whole thing happened in their offices, that I’m not the individual in the video and that they’ll take appropriate steps against the employees in the video.

“They’re keeping quiet now to protect their own interests – but by doing that, they’re doing incredible damage to my reputation. This isn’t ethical behaviour.

Up until this point they’ve chosen to ignore my request.”

Zahed says he’s also in contact with the police and is considering suing several parties – most of them social-media users – for libel and damages. He hasn’t filed any suits yet.

“I’d just like to know what else needs to happen before the government puts in place laws prohibiting this kind of cyberbullying. How can we prevent innocent people from becoming victims?”

The future is uncertain, he adds.

“But, man, you must see all the requests I get on social media – all from

women,” he adds. “It’s disturbing.”

Zahed is reluctant to show his face because of the trauma it has caused “for me, but even more for my family”.

“I don’t want to further expose them to any more trauma,” he says. “We never asked for this – we were dragged into it.

It’s cruel.”

WHAT CAN HE DO? Social media law expert Emma Sadleir says there’s recourse he can follow. “The most obvious one is crimen injuria – when someone infringes on your dignity, you can lay a criminal charge.”

Zahed Sibda has been through “a hell of a time”, she says. “There’s no question his dignity has been affected.”

He could also lay a charge against anyone who identified him or distributed the video and an offender can be fined R300 000 or four years in prison.

“If someone distributes a picture of my private parts and says they are mine – even if they aren’t – they’ve identified me and I can still lay a criminal charge.

It’s defamation.”

The problem, she says, is the nature of the beast. Once a video is out there’s very little that can be done to stop it from being circulated and it spreads like wildfire.

The best recourse going forward is to hire a company to “clean up” your online profile so the “bad stuff” isn’t the first thing that pops up when someone, for instance a prospective employer, googles you.

The swanky glass building in Katherine Street, Sandton, where two employees were filmed having sex in the office.

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BOITY BARES ALL

Her incredible home, her love-life and even her weight gain – the actress-turned-rapper says no topic is off limits on her new reality show

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HE practically grew up in the limelight – but the thought of exposing her private space terrified her and for many years she simply refused to do it.

What if viewers judged her? What if they were mean? Could she deal with the unnerving thought of fans having even more access to her life?

These questions and more swirled around in Boity Thulo’s mind every time she was approached to do a reality TV show.

For years she said no when asked to do so, but now she’s decided to bare all in Boity: Own Your Throne, which airs on BET (DStv channel 135) on Wednesdays at 9.30pm.

And no topic’s off limits – she’s holding nothing back, Boity tells DRUM. She’s laying her soul bare on her reality show, even giving viewers a glimpse into her sacred journey as a sangoma.

“When I decided I’m going to venture into this I was comfortable with who I am and my life,” she says. “I’ve accepted many things. I’m more mature than I was a few years ago.

“The things I show have never been seen, not even on my Instagram posts.

I was nervous and often asked myself what the f*** I was doing. Is it necessary for me to show my private life?

“I was even nervous that people would judge what dress I was wearing, or my weight gain,” she says.

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when she branched into business and launched her own weight-loss pill. And who can forget that bare-butt picture that went viral after Boity did a nude photoshoot for a magazine in 2014? But these days the former fitness fanatic is sporting a fuller figure – and people on social media have taken note.

“Last year I didn’t post any bikini pictures because I was feeling fat and my clothes really didn’t fit,” she says.

“People who say ‘a little bit of weight gain’ are being kind – I’ve gained a lot of weight. My mom even disses me a few times on the show about it.

“It’s something I’m very insecure about. I even got rid of my scale when I saw how much weight I gained. But I’m working on getting my body back.

“I’ve just been very busy – busy gaining weight, too busy to go to gym, and by the time I get home from a long day I just want to take off my shoes and relax.”

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UCKILY many people on social media supported her when she recently posted a picture of herself on Instagram, looking gorgeous, relaxed and sun-kissed.

It was her first post of that kind in months – and it went viral. “I owed myself a bikini shot because I was feeling insecure,” she says. “I was trying to boost my confidence by posting those pics. I was feeling very awkward and the positive compliments really helped boost my confidence and motivated me to get my body back.”

Now she’s working out again and is on

NEWS room,” she quips.

Her last high-profile relationship was with Cassper Nyovest. Boity has kept her love life quiet since and won’t comment on rumours she’s dating Congolese basketballer Christian Eyenga.

“When it comes to my love life, I don’t want to give everything away. But whatever comes up on the show is authentic and real.”

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HE TV show certainly wouldn’t be authentic without her beloved mom, Modiehi Thulo.

Getting her mother to agree to appear was easy, she says.

“My mom and I discussed it at

a strict diet. “I’ve started running again.

It’ll help drop my weight instead of going straight to lifting weights,” she explains.

“I’ve also started eating more greens.

For me a good diet is more important.”

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N A way the show is also taking her life in a new direction, Boity says.

Even though she’s worked in the entertainment industry for many years it still was a huge step for her.

“The offers have been coming in for years but I kept saying no,” she tells DRUM. “Letting people into my life and having the last bit of privacy taken away from me felt uncomfortable.”

As any celebrity would tell you, social media can be a brutal and unforgiving place.

And Boity knows this all too well – it’s partly what made her nervous about shooting a reality TV show.

“Sometimes opening yourself up to another level of criticism where people judge your character is nerve-racking, as if the little amount of hate I sometimes get on social media isn’t enough,” she says.

She’s certainly no stranger to having her movements monitored, especially by fans and the media.

‘Having the last bit of privacy taken away from me felt uncomfortable’

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Boity Thulo’s reality TV show on DStv, Boity: Own Your Throne, gives fans a glimpse into the rapper’s private life as well as her work in the entertainment industry.

But even though Boity’s tried to monitor what the public sees of her personal life through her social media platforms, it’s nothing like having cameramen occupy your space for weeks at a time, their invasive lenses trained on your every move.

“Everything I’ve given out to people has been enough for me to manage,” she explains. “Now delving into bits and corners of my life made me vulnerable.”

In the end, taking ownership of her story is what won out and made her forge ahead with Boity: Own Your Throne.

“But I restrict shooting to the lounge and in my kitchen. I’m not trying to show off my house, but I do want to give people a glimpse of my space,” the powerhouse says.

Her love-life and exactly how she builds her empire are hot topics on social media – and now fans will finally have Boity share it all with them.

“People always wonder how I make money, and they’ll get to see me at work interacting with business partners, clients and brands. “ But nothing serious like wearing suits in a board-

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‘I was feeling awkward and the positive compliments really helped to boost my confidence and motivated me to get my body back’

ABOVE: This bikini snap shows off Boity’s current fuller figure, but she says she’s determined to get her once-slim body (LEFT) back and has started running and dieting.

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length, and I asked if she’d be comfortable taking part.

“She’s very supportive of my career choices and agreed to feature here and there – but I didn’t think she’d end up stealing the show!

“People will see her craziness. She might as well get her own show because she’s hilarious. I don’t know if it was intentional, but she has perfect comedic timing. ‘‘When the cameras start rolling, she just goes. I didn’t know she’d be that funny and camera-ready.”

Boity says Modiehi, a former nurse, has always had an interest in a life in the limelight.

“She’s been living vicariously through me. Maybe now it’s her time.

“She gets this fame thing more than me. She understands stardom and I just found myself here. I got bitten by this bug and I just have to keep it moving.”

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If she wasn’t a hugely successful rapper with her own reality TV show she’d most certainly have completed her psychology and criminology studies, and ended up doing “anything with children or criminal minds”, she says.

She cares deeply about children – and this may be the one topic she doesn’t unpack for the cameras.

Her heart often goes out to young South Africans who are battling to improve their lives through education, she says.

Boity is often asked for help on social media by students who need financial support.

She understands what they’re going through, because single mom Modiehi couldn’t afford to put her only daughter through university.

That’s why Boity regularly digs deep in

‘The things I show have never been seen, not even on my Instagram’

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her pockets to help where she can.

“I don’t show this side of me on the reality show because I hate exposing people’s vulnerabilities,” she says firmly.

“That’s not for show. I wouldn’t want to include someone’s story in mine. Me helping them is their story, not mine.”

It isn’t always easy to decide who to help out of the many pleas for assistance, she says.

But Boity draws on her inner voice to help guide her who to choose.

She selected all the people she’s helped on instinct, she says.

“It’s all spirit-led. I scroll through my timeline and when something catches my attention and jumps at me, I go for it.

“It’s a spiritual thing. I don’t sit and choose or plan it or have a roster.”

Of course, she can’t help every single person who turns to her for help.

“It’s not possible for me to help everyone. I’m not a billionaire,” she says.

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Lavish leftovers Turn leftover pork, rice or vegetables into delicious dishes with these four recipes

STORING TIP Place any leftover spring rolls in an airtight container or wrap tightly in foil. Refrigerate for 3-4 days or freeze for up to two months.

RECIPES & STYLING BY LIZIWE MATLOHA PICTURES: ER LOMBARD

For a healthier dish, bake the spring rolls.

Lightly brush them with olive oil or spray with a cooking spray and place on a greased baking tray, seam side down. Bake at 210°C for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

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250ml (1c) coleslaw mix olive oil

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250ml (1c) leftover pork, shredded salt and pepper 1 packet spring roll wrappers 2 eggs, beaten vegetable oil for frying sweet and sour sauce

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1 In a pan over mediumhigh heat, sauté the coleslaw in a little olive oil until slightly wilted.

Add the pork and toss until mixed. Remove from the heat and season with salt and

pepper.

2 Spoon the pork mixture into the middle of each spring roll wrapper. Fold up the sides, one at a time. Brush the last fold lightly with the egg to seal the spring roll.

3 Fry the spring rolls in 500ml (2c) vegetable oil until golden brown.

Remove them and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

4 Serve with a sweet and sour dipping sauce.

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PORK PIES SERVES 4 PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 5 MIN BAKING: 15-20 MIN

500g leftover pork roast, cubed 15ml (2T) plain flour salt and pepper to taste 150g butter 1 small onion, chopped 250ml (1c) vegetable or chicken stock 5ml (1t) fresh parsley, chopped 1 sheet puff pastry 1 egg

Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease four individual pie dishes with non-stick spray.

1 Toss the pork, flour, salt and pepper until well mixed. Set aside until needed.

2 In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter and fry the onion until soft.

Add the pork, stock and parsley to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes.

3 Spoon the filling into the individual pie dishes and cover with the puff pastry. Using a fork, lightly crimp the pastry all around the edges of the dishes.

4 In a small bowl, beat the egg and brush over the pastry.

5 Bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden.

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LEFTOVER RICE (From previous page)

ARANCINI

Arancini (stuffed rice balls) are traditionally made with risotto rice, but you can use normal rice too.

MAKES 10 PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 6 MIN CHILLING: 1 HR

2 eggs, whisked 750ml (3c) leftover rice or risotto at room temperature

375ml (1½c) breadcrumbs 150g mozzarella, cut into 3cm cubes vegetable oil for frying

1 Line a container that will fit in your fridge with wax paper. Prepare extra paper to separate the layers of arancini.

2 Stir the eggs into the rice or risotto. Add 250ml (1c) breadcrumbs and stir. The mixture should be sticky but not wet. Add extra breadcrumbs if it’s

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too wet.

3 To form the rice balls, take one mozzarella cube and a generous spoonful of the rice or risotto to form a ball around the cheese.

Shape into golf ballsized balls. Place in the wax paper-lined container. Continue until all the rice or risotto is used. Layer the arancini in the container, using wax paper to separate the layers.

4 Refrigerate for at least

1 hour. This helps them firm up.

5 Pour 125ml (½c) breadcrumbs in a bowl. Stack four paper towels on top of one another and place near the stove.

6 Heat 500ml (2c) vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until the temperature reaches 180°C. 7 Remove the arancini from the fridge and roll in the breadcrumbs. Use a slotted spoon to lower them into the oil. Cook

3-4 at a time. Fry the arancini until golden brown, flipping them to brown all sides. As soon as they are golden brown, use the slotted spoon to remove the arancini from the oil and place them on the paper towels to drain off excess oil. Continue until all the arancini are fried.

8 Serve immediately or keep warm in a 70°C oven until serving.

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LEFTOVER VEGETABLES AND CHICKEN CREAMY CHICKEN & VEGETABLE SOUP SERVES 4 PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 30 MIN

60ml (4T) unsalted butter 15ml (1T) olive oil 2 celery stalks, diced 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 4 cups leftover roasted vegetables, cut into small pieces 7,5ml (1½t) Italian

seasoning 500ml (2c) chicken stock 125ml (½c) frozen corn 60ml (¼c) plus 30ml (2T) all-purpose flour 250ml (1c) milk 125ml (½c) heavy cream salt and pepper 500ml (2c) leftover chicken breasts, cooked and shredded 250ml (1c) grated cheddar cheese TO SERVE fresh parsley or thyme 1 loaf crusty bread

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1 In a large pot over medium heat, melt 15ml (1T) butter and add 15ml (1T) oil. Add the celery and onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes.

Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

2 Stir in the vegetables, seasoning and chicken stock. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium, cover with a lid and cook for 15-20 minutes.

Stir in the corn and

How should I store leftover cooked pork?

It must be stored in the fridge or freezer in a

chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes.

3 Melt the remaining butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, whisking constantly for 1 minute.

While whisking vigorously, slowly pour in the milk and whisk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to gently boil and thicken, then stir in the heavy

sealed container or be tightly wrapped in foil or clingfilm. It will last three to four days in the fridge, but it can be frozen for four to six months.

cream. Remove from the heat and pour the mixture into the vegetable soup and stir. Season to taste.

4 Turn down the heat to low and stir in the cheese. Cook until the cheese is melted.

5 To serve Serve hot, sprinkled with parsley or thyme, with the bread on the side.

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Nifty budget hacks Keep your grocery bill in check with these clever tips

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UTTING down on your food costs while still using good quality, nutritious ingredients can be tricky.

But with a few clever kitchen hacks, you’ll be able to reduce your spending and still create delicious, healthy meals for your family.

CHEAPER CUTS Don’t shy away from using cheaper cuts of meat, like pork trotters or pork shoulder. If you slow-cook these they’re just as delicious as prime cuts. Cook in bulk and freeze in portions for busy days when you don’t have time to slave away in front of the oven.

BUY SEASONALLY These days you can buy almost any fruit or veg throughout the year, no matter the season. But try to stick to those that are in season. Not only are fruits and vegetables cheaper when in season, they’ll also be fresher and taste better.

PLAN A MENU Before you go shopping, decide what dishes you’ll make during the week and make a list. This will stop you from buying unnecessary items.

Check your pantry and fridge before popping out to the shop so you don’t end up buying things you already have at home.

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doesn’t apply to everyone. For example, you buy a big bag of dried beans on special, but you never have the time to soak and cook them or you don’t use them often. Even though it has a long shelf life, it doesn’t last forever, so it may be better to buy canned beans.

If towards the end of the week you have half-empty containers of fresh herbs that have wilted, and you notice this is a trend, buy dried herbs instead.

BULK UP WITH VEGGIES & LEGUMES Use vegetables and legumes to bulk up traditionally meaty dishes like bolognaise, curries and stews.

PLAN FOR THE UNEXPECTED You were planning to cook, but then life happened – you either had to work late or help your kids with a school project – so you ended up getting takeaways you

didn’t budget for.

This is why you need to plan. Every now and then, cook a big batch of stew or soup and freeze these in individual portions. They’ll come in handy when you need a quick dinner.

BE CLEVER WITH LEFTOVERS We’ve already given you four ideas on what to do with leftovers in this week’s food feature, but there’s so much more you can do.

Overripe bananas can be used to make banana bread.

Use leftover pork roast to make pulledpork sandwiches or use it as a pizza topping.

Leftover cake can be used for trifle or cake pops.

IMMUNISATION WORKS. IT IS SAFE AND FREE. IMMUNISATION IS THE ONLY EFFECTIVE WAY TO PROTECT AGAINST VACCINE PREVENTABLE DISEASE.

Love Them, Immunise Them, Feed Them and Protect Them

Let us work side by side to protect our children against vaccine preventable diseases.

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Jungle fever Strut your stuff in this season’s trendiest animal print – the monochromatic zebra

BY PETA-LEE MATJAOLA

WHY WE LOVE IT Zebra print is a classic monochromatic colour scheme that oozes animal prowess and old Hollywood glamour. Actress Garcelle Beauvais looks regal in this elegant pantsuit.

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HOW TO WEAR IT Pair your zebra print with a single colour like black, white, tan or beige for a sexy but classy look like model Grace Mahary.

FASHION Kaftan R250, Woolworths

Dress R349,95, Edgars

TIP For the more adventurous fashionista, try zebra prints in a mix of colours, like black and purple or black and pink as seen here.

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Bodysuit R499, Sissy Boy

Camisole

by Studio W R429, Woolworths

Skirt R399, Woolworths

Top R399, Woolworths

WEAR IT WITH

Earrings R229, Forever New

Block heel mules R349,95, Edgars

Belt R679, Zara Clutch bag R549, Forever New

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Flared and fabulous

Reality TV star Monét X Change rocks the perfect fit and flare dress.

Give it a twirl! This silhouette is feminine, flattering and a breeze to wear BY PETA-LEE MATJAOLA

THE TOP A sleeveless bodice with a boat neck or V-neck is classy and elegant. For a more feminine look, go for dresses with ruffles, pleating or draping above the waistline.

Flared sleeve mini dress by Country Road R1 299, Woolworths

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V – Neck dress R449,95, Edgars

Sleeveless bodice pleated dress R699,95, Edgars

FASHION THE SKIRT If you are self-conscious about your bottom half, this dress shape is best for you. Look for soft pleats in a lightweight fabric such as silk to provide the most graceful coverage.

A guest rocks an elegant flared, leopard print dress at the Zimmermann show during New York Fashion Week last year.

Crew-neck dress R169,99, MRP Sleeveless bodice pleated dress R599,95, Edgars

Crew neck dress R169,99, MRP

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Long sleeve dress R449,95, Edgars

THE HEMLINE The newest length is midcalf, worn with 2- or 3-inch heels. You can also go for a longer hemline for a more romantic look.

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BEAUTY

How to treat pores Enlarged pores give the skin an uneven texture. Find out how to reduce their appearance

BY NTHABISENG MAKHOKHA

WHY IT HAPPENS Our skin is covered in tiny hairs, except on the palms of our hands and feet. Each hair follicle has a small opening called a pore that helps the skin to breathe.

WHAT CAUSES PORES TO BE ENLARGED? Having oily skin generally leads to enlarged pores. This is because of the excess sebum produced in the skin. Dirt and dead skin cells collect inside the pores and so they become clogged, making them appear large.

Excessive sun exposure damages the skin. This causes premature ageing and a loss of collagen, a protein that is naturally found in the skin and is responsible for keeping the skin plump. When collagen is lost, the skin loses elasticity and moisture – making the pores appear larger.

Genetics also play a role when it comes to your skin’s appearance. If your parents or grandparents had enlarged pores, you’re likely to have them too.

CAN PORES BE SHRUNK? Enlarged pores cause the skin to have an uneven texture. There are no treatments available to permanently minimise pores, but there are temporary solutions that reduce their appearance. Follow this process for best results.

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CLEANSE & EXFOLIATE This is the most important step. Other steps will not be as effective if you skip cleansing or don’t do it right. Cleansing helps remove dirt and makeup from the pores, while exfoliating buffs the skin to remove dead skin cells.

Gel cleansers are great for oily skin because they remove excess sebum. Thoroughly cleanse the skin using warm water. Hot water will strip the skin of all its natural oils, so avoid that.

There are different ways to exfoliate the skin. Physical tools such as facial cleansing brushes can be used with soap to gently go over the skin and remove dead skin cells.

Other exfoliators come in the form of a cleanser that contains tiny granules. These granules exfoliate as you rub them on wet skin. Then there are chemical exfoliators (see Ingredients to look out for) that are applied on the skin and react, removing dead skin cells. Exfoliate two to three times a week.

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Enlarged pores can trap dirt and oil and cause pimples and blackheads.

Proper cleansing can help tighten your pores.

TONE

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Toners have a reputation for being harsh on the skin, but that’s not the case anymore. New formulations are gentler and more effective.

A toner is a fast penetrating liquid used to clarify and cleanse while treating and plumping the skin. This results in minimised pores.

They act as a primer for other skincare products because they prep the pores to absorb the next product better. Use toner after cleansing and before applying serum.

You can use cotton wool to apply toner, or pat it on using your hands. You can also get one that you can simply spray on.

1 Skin PHD Skin Tonic 100ml R290 2 Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Miracle Hydrating Mist 100ml R380 3 20-pack Rites The Fresh Crusader Toner Face Wipes R180 4 Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner 125ml R136,99

Applying a mask is a great way to boost your cleansing and exfoliating process. Depending on your skin’s sensitivity, you can either use a mask after you exfoliate, or alternate between exfoliating and masking during the course of the week.

For skin with enlarged pores, mud or clay masks work well because they are known to draw out dirt and purify the skin.

Masks can also be used to mattify oily skin and prevent breakouts.

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It’s important to know the active ingredients in your serum because that will determine your desired results. Normally applied after cleansing, exfoliating and masking, serums penetrate the skin for effective results.

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1 Mineraline Purify Mud Mask 100ml R99 2 Oolala Collection Colloidal Silt Ultra Mud Mask 50ml R458,85 3 BlackUp Micro Dermabrasion Exfoliating Gel Cream 50ml R440 4 NUXE Insta-Masque Purifying Smoothing Mask 50ml R345

ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS These include glycolic, citric and lactic acids. They exfoliate the skin deeply to reveal a more radiant complexion and leave the skin looking and feeling great.

These ingredients are often included in chemical exfoliators.

HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid is used to boost moisture levels in the skin by drawing moisture from the body and retaining it in the skin. This ingredient can be used by all skin types, including oily skin, because it encourages moisture levels to normalise, meaning sebum production

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MOISTURISE Many people with oily skin skip moisturising because they worry it will make their skin oilier. If this is happening, it’s because they are using the wrong moisturiser. Skin requires a balance of water and oil in order for it to be at its optimum level. If it’s producing too much oil, it means it lacks water – so, this is what you should look for in your moisturiser.

Your moisturiser should be water-based so that it balances the oil production in the skin. If your skin is thoroughly quenched, there’s no need for it to overcompensate by producing more sebum than it should.

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will not be excessive.

Hyaluronic acid can be found in cleansers, serums and moisturisers. When skin has enough moisture, the size of the pores appears smaller.

SALICYLIC ACID It is also known as beta hydroxy acid (BHA) and is great for acne-prone oily skin. It exfoliates while deeply cleansing the skin but is not similar to Alpha Hydroxy Acids because it’s gentle and can be used by all skin types. This ingredient gently buffs the skin but does so without over sensitising it (stripping it).

Look out for this ingredient espe-

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cially in face washes and in some moisturisers.

RETINOL This ingredient is also known as Vitamin A. It promotes the healthy functioning of the skin, lightens discoloration, reduces excess oil production, minimises enlarged pores and improves the skin’s texture.

It’s important to always wear sunscreen when using a product with retinol because it makes your skin more sensitive to the sun.

This ingredient can be found in serums.

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Animal attraction

STYLE TIP Animal print adds an Africansafari feel and you can decorate as subtlety or boldly as you wish.

Pair it with plain neutrals as well as black and a touch of greenery for balance.

Look to nature for décor inspiration

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Monkey pendant light R1 890, SHF

Vegan leather passport cover R149, @home

Desert storm cushion cover (50x30cm)

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Anika ottoman R2 999, Coricraft

Henry cat mug by Tori Stowe R59,95, Woolworths Oil burner R49,99, Sheet Street

Charcoal faux fur pelt (76x115cm) R599,99, MRP Home

Giraffe scatter cushion (48x48cm) R139,99, MRP Home

Giraffe R359, Home Etc

Rams head on a stand R795, Block & Chisel

Nguni hide replica rug (95x70cm) R599,99, Sheet Street

Rattan armchair by Sixth Floor R1 999, superbalist.com

Burchell’s zebra scatter cushion (30x50cm) R99,99, MRP Home

Leopard print scatter cushion (60x60cm) R499, Coricraft

Elephant ornament R149,99, Sheet Street

Nguni Head ash black coat hook R600, designstore.co.za

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Why muscle matters Strong is the new skinny – but it’s also the new healthy, brainy and long-living.

Here’s why building muscle is vital for your health

BY HELEN FOSTER

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OU probably already know once we pass age 30 the amount of muscle we have starts to decline – it drops by roughly 3-8% a decade.

You probably also know muscle burns kilojoules and so as the levels decline, so does your metabolic rate.

This is what accounts for the weight gain many of us find starts in middle age. But muscle decline also has other internal consequences which have a major impact on health.

“As the level of muscle in your body falls, so does your strength and power, and this affects your functional ability – how well you move – and in time, your balance,” says Australian exercise physiologist Luke Michael. “Loss of

muscle strength is one of the main causes of falls as we get older.”

Building muscle, on the other hand, is associated with stronger bones and a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s. In fact, strength training can actually help reverse cognitive decline that’s occurred with age.

“Parts of people’s brains actually get bigger as they train,” says the University of Sydney’s Dr Yorgi Mavros.

Also, the greater your muscle mass, the lower your risk of early death.

Dr Arun Karlamangla from the University of California, Los Angeles, has found a link between the amount of muscle people have as they age and how long they live.

So the bottom line is: the stronger you are, the better.

BUILD IT You can start strength training under the correct supervision at any age, but for optimum ageing you need to build up muscle – and it’s better to do it in your twenties, thirties, forties and fifties than to wait until you’re 60-plus.

“As you get older your ability to synthesise muscle falls and it’s tricky to build the same amount, even with a very intensive workout programme,” Michael says.

If you’re female and pre-menopausal you’ll also have a hormonal helper – oestrogen. This is a muscle-building hormone, so training while it’s still circulating in your system will produce better results than you can achieve after menopause.

“What you’re aiming to do is build the biggest reserve of muscle possible so that when that natural decline begins, you’ve got a healthy buffer,” Michael says.

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BOOST YOUR RESULTS When it comes to actually building muscle you need to lift weights.

Every time you lift and lower a weight you put force on the muscle and it gently tears. When your body rebuilds this, it tries to prevent further damage by thickening the fibres, creating stronger, bigger muscles.

Pretty much any kind of strength training gets this result but working with a trainer who can formulate a programme for your body will help you to achieve the best results.

LIFT HEAVY WEIGHTS “The right weight is one you can lift no more than eight to 10 times,” Dr Mavros says. “Those pictures you see of smiling women lifting 1kg weights – that doesn’t make any real difference to strength or health.”

HEALTH DON’T YO-YO DIET “It’s one of the fastest ways to lose muscle as you age,” Dr Mavros says. “If you do try to lose weight, make sure you’re strength training during your diet. That can help protect your muscle mass and ensure more of the weight you lose is fat.”

You should also work as many areas of the body as possible during at least two strength-training sessions a week.

TRAIN DURING YOUR PERIOD A woman’s oestrogen levels are high during her period, which means you build the most muscle for your efforts, say researchers at Sweden’s Umeå University.

The hormone boost lasts from the day your period starts to ovulation roughly two weeks later.

LOWER WEIGHTS SLOWLY It doesn’t matter what speed you lift the weight, but for maximum muscle growth ensure you lower the weight back down slowly, Dr Mavros says. “The added stress this causes is fundamental in helping muscle grow.”

EAT ENOUGH PROTEIN Protein is the building block of muscle. “But as you get older your ability to use protein to make muscle starts to decline so you need to consume more to give your body the raw materials it needs,” Michael says.

The recommended daily intake for women is 1,2-1,5g of protein per kilogram of body weight, ideally with a portion at each meal. For a 65kg woman this means eating 78-97,5g of protein daily.

A 100g chicken breast contains roughly 31g of protein; an egg has 6g; 100g of canned tuna has 26g; and 100g of yoghurt has 10g.

ADD A FEW GREEN TOMATOES OR APPLES Both contain substances that help prevent age-related muscle wasting. It’s unclear exactly how much gets results, but eating a portion of each daily will help.

WATCH OUT FOR STRESS The stress hormone cortisol is a catabolic hormone, which means it breaks down muscle when it’s released.

This can make a big difference to your results. In one trial, calm exercisers ended up much stronger and with greater muscle mass after a 12-week training programme than stressed ones.

“It’s also important to get good sleep,” Michael says. “Sleep is when your muscles build and grow.”

WALK ON THE BEACH “Increase the amount of muscle you build doing cardio workouts by adding the load you put on the muscle while you move,” says physiotherapist Ryan Ebert.

“Walking or running up hills or walking on soft sand will do the trick.”

USE YOUR BODY WEIGHT “Moving muscles in ways that create resistance can build some muscle,” says physiotherapist Kusal Goonewardena.

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WHAT IF I CAN’T WORKOUT? Sometimes it’s not possible to exercise.

Perhaps you’re injured or stuck in bed after an illness or surgery. This is a peak danger time for losing muscle mass as muscles need stimulation daily to maintain their size, but there are still things you can do.

S Use isometric moves “These are small contractions of the muscle that work it in isolation, which is important if you can’t put pressure on a joint or move about much,” says physiotherapist Kusal Goonewardena.

Try moves such as simply tightening your bicep without moving the rest of your arm, or the muscles at the top of your thigh.

Repeat daily for 30-60 seconds, working as many muscles as you can safely.

S Visualise the muscle working “This is a technique we regularly use with

elite athletes who can’t move after surgery but who need to get back into training quickly – it actually does help keep the muscle strong,” Goonewardena says.

In one United States study where people were asked to imagine moving their bicep, strength improved by 13,5%. Try this three to five minutes daily.

S Work what you can move “If you’ve had a leg operation, you might not be able to move your leg, but you could do free-weight moves like bicep curls or shoulder raises in bed,” says physiotherapist Ryan Ebert.

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Handle with care Don’t let conflict with your in-laws affect your marriage. You don’t have

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BY JANE SURTEES & MANDLA KHUMALO

’VE been married for 11 years and I still feel like an outsider,” Thabi* says.

“Every time we have a family gathering I have to prepare myself mentally to be strong. I know I will be insulted.

“My mother-in-law will make comments like, ‘My son is looking thin so you’re obviously not feeding him well’ or ‘Your children are always so badly behaved’.

“I get compared to his sisters all the time and am made to feel like a bad wife and a bad mother.”

Thabi’s problems began the moment she started dating her man. They discussed it then and assumed things would improve over time, but this hasn’t been the case.

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“It’s very difficult because I don’t want to put my husband in the middle – she is his mother, after all. But there are times when I wish he was firmer with her, especially when our kids see how she treats me.

“He has spoken to her but nothing gets better. She’s a strong woman and no one ever takes her on. I’ve accepted that she’ll never change and I avoid family occasions as much as I can. When I can’t, I try to keep my distance from her and always sit next to someone else.”

Problems with your mother-in-law may sound like a Hollywood cliché but they’re very real for Thabi and many other makotis.

“When the spouse is the breadwinner

of his family of origin, then the wife might be viewed as someone who is taking their bread and butter away,” says social worker and DRUM’s very own Sis Dolly, Pearl Ramotsamai, about why families might treat makotis badly.

“Power struggles also cause conflict.

For example, the mother-in-law may believe her son will now be controlled by and listen more to his wife.”

Whatever the reason for the family’s disapproval, it can make life very unpleasant. Here are some tips to help you deal with those difficult relations.

ACCEPT THEY’RE NOT YOUR FAMILY “The first and most important thing a woman must realise is that her part-

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BE YOURSELF Many people feel pressured to change themselves, their behaviour and beliefs to impress their in-laws, but this strategy usually leads to crisis rather than peace.

“It’s important to be true to yourself because you can’t maintain a fake personality for the rest of your life,” Speelman warns.

SET “Establish yourself BOUNDARIES and be yourself. You It’s important to work with your shouldn’t pretend to partner, not against him, and to find be someone you’re solutions. One way of doing this is to have mutually agreed guidelines in place about what not. is and what isn’t acceptable.

“If your part“Ensure your involvement in all decisions,” social n e r ’s s i b l i n g worker Pearl Ramotsamai says. “You shouldn’t find or parents are out about a decision that’s been made simply angry with you, because you now have to play your part in take them out or implementing it. You can set simple, clear go for a walk and boundaries such as asking your in-laws to call talk about it. before they come to visit. They need to know “It’s important that your home is yours and they can’t meddle in the way you run it.” to help them underBut your expectations need to stand you and your be reasonable and values, and over time realistic too. you’ll find that your relationship grows and they’ll become more receptive to you.”

ner’s siblings and parents are his relatives and not hers,” says life coach Noxolo Speelman.

“When we enter into a relationship and are introduced to our partner’s family, we tend to think they’ll become our family, but they never will be.”

And although your family is supposed to love you, his family doesn’t have to. So Speelman advises establishing a personal relationship with your partner’s family rather than relying on your partner to be the link between them.

Cultivating a personal relationship in this way will help them understand you better and make it easier to resolve any problems that arise.

TRY NOT TO INVOLVE YOUR PARTNER Speelman warns against taking an issue to your partner, if possible.

“If you report the conflict to your partner, it could be interpreted as you wanting him to take your side. You shouldn’t put him in this uncomfortable position,” Speelman says.

“He may choose to defend you one time, but he will always go back to his blood and this will leave you out in the cold.”

Ramotsamai also advises against third-party involvement if possible.

“Don’t ask your spouse to talk to his sister about something she did that hurt your feelings. Talk to your sister-in-law directly.”

She also suggests you deal with any problems as soon as they arise rather than letting them escalate. Sometimes it’s a genuine problem, but at other times

it might be a simple misunderstanding.

If the conflict reaches a point where your partner needs to intervene, there are some rules.

For example, your partner may not be involved in it but he should at least know what’s been going on so it doesn’t come as a complete shock.

“Get into the habit of talking about everything with your partner from the word go,” Ramotsamai says.

“Approach the subject rationally and not emotionally so it makes sense.

Avoid playing the blame game – just say what transpired and how it makes you feel. And avoid speaking ill about his family.” *Not her real name

EMBRACE HEALTHY CONFLICT Life coach Noxolo Speelman says women shouldn’t shy away from conflict. Matters need to be dealt with head-on and not be left to fester unresolved.

“Conflict is healthy for any relationship,” she says. “Our weakness is that we shy away from it. Women were raised to avoid conflict but it’s one of the things that strengthens a relationship, if properly dealt with. It helps people to understand each other and then avoid hurtful situations.”

But we must learn to resolve personal conflict without throwing our toys out of the cot, she adds, and this takes a strong character.

“Some people think because I work with relationships, I don’t get hurt. I deal with these things like any other woman – I cry, I fight and sit down and face them,” she admits. “Marriage brings both beauty and strife.”

Social worker Pearl Ramotsamai adds that it’s vital you and your partner keep a united front when faced with family tension. “Don’t let the problem cause conflict between the two of you. You might have to make it clear to his family that you’re also part of their son’s life and family, and they can’t wish you away.”

BE THE ADULT The bottom line is that your in-laws are a crucial part of your spouse’s life – and therefore yours.

“He is their son and your husband – and that means he plays two different roles even though there is only one of him,” says social worker Pearl Ramotsamai.

His family may not have the same rules as yours, but try not to think of them as worse or wrong – they’re just different.

Be kind. You don’t have to agree on everything and sometimes it’s worth giving way on small points and sticking to your guns or at

least negotiating the key issues.

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ASK SIS DOLLY Need advice? E-mail sisdolly@drum.co.za or SMS the keywords SIS DOLLY followed by your question and name to 36489*. *Each SMS (160 characters) costs R1.

MY PROBLEM STEPSON My husband has a son with his first wife. I get on well with him most of the time but he’s causing problems for the whole family.

He argued badly with his mother so now he lives with us. He finished school three years ago but has done nothing with his life since.

He did well at school but didn’t want to study further.

We’ve tried to help him look for a job but he’s not interested. He just wants to hang out with his friends, who also do nothing all day.

His father is about to give up on him, which leaves just me – but I’m not his mother. I want him to do something good with his life and have a successful career one day. He really doesn’t understand that we just want the best for him.

What can I do to motivate this child?

WORRIED, EMAIL

Don’t you think it’s time he learnt the hard way? You stepped in as a mother and assisted in raising him but now he’s over the legal age and should be able to fend for himself.

He’s no longer a child. If he doesn’t want to do anything with his life, he has to deal with the consequences.

As an adult, he should have dreams and aspirations. But this is something you can never really instil in a person – it is something that comes from within. He must want to do something with his life. He must have the hunger to succeed and know what to do to achieve his goals. Unfortunately, you can’t force-feed him these things.

I suggest you take him to an organisation in your area that deals with youth empowerment. Talking to peers and a guidance counsellor might do him some good. Maybe then he’ll be able to pinpoint his interests and do something with his life.

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THEY WON’T UNDERSTAND OUR LOVE I was in an abusive relationship with a man for five years until I eventually managed to escape. I didn’t date anyone for a long time after that, but now I’m in love with a woman.

She’s kind and loving and we are very happy.

My problem is that my family won’t understand.

I don’t want to keep our love a secret but I don’t know how to tell them.

ANONYMOUS, SMS

It is good you’ve now found someone you love who reciprocates that feeling.

But it’s important for you to know yourself and to acknowledge your sexual orientation before you commit to this or any relationship.

Have you chosen to be in love with a woman this time because of your terrible experience with your last man? Or maybe you are bisexual or lesbian. This you have to determine on your own.

Once you’re at ease with your choice, tell your family and hopefully they will accept who you are.

This is your decision. If you are sure now, then just be honest and introduce your partner to them. The next step will depend on how they react to the news. Good luck.

‘He that beats the drum for the madman to dance is no better than the madman himself’ – AFRICAN PROVERB

MY DAD REFUSES TO SAVE My father is getting difficult with everyone in the family. We’re trying to guide him to save money and get insurance and a funeral policy, but he’s not interested.

He has a new job and it would be a good time for him to invest in his future but he thinks we’ll look after him when he can’t work anymore and his money runs out.

What can we do to encourage him to think sensibly about his future?

CONCERNED, EMAIL

It sounds as if your father wants you to pay him back for raising and schooling you. He seems to have the mentality that he has taken care of you and so one day it will be your turn to take

care of him. He must learn that he’s also responsible for his old age and that he needs to lessen the load for you.

I suggest you seek assistance from your father’s siblings who can help you to talk some sense into him.

If he doesn’t have any siblings, then maybe cousins who are around the same age as him or a close friend will be able to convince him to use his money wisely.

You can also investigate whether he had to join a fund at work that has funeral and retirement benefits.

If you feel you’re getting nowhere, talk to a financial adviser who can consult with him and explain the importance of all this. An adviser will be able to offer information on saving for retirement and how to invest his pension lump sum when he reaches retirement age.

ADVICE CAN I BUY A HOUSE WITHOUT HIM?

ASK NTHABI Nthabiseng Monareng holds LLB and LLM degrees from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Nthabi has more than 10 years’ experience in the legal field, specialising in family law. She’s written books on family law and is a family law mediator.

I have been married for 13 years. My husband has been abusive all this time but I kept on forgiving him, until last year. I got a protection order against him and he kicked me and our kids out of our rental house. We are now staying in a small room.

I want to take out a home loan because the conditions here are not good. I want the house to be under some kind of children’s trust in case he files for divorce, so I don’t lose the house as I’m buying it for my kids. How do I go about doing this?

ANONYMOUS, EMAIL

DO WE HAVE TO GIVE BACK THE LOBOLA? My husband has paid half lobola for me. But I want to leave him. Does that mean we have to pay the money back to him? Or can I just leave him?

I don’t want to be forced to stay with him for the rest of my life. Also, can I remarry?

ANONYMOUS, EMAIL

Half lobola means you and your partner are still engaged to be married, unless customary celebrations were held whereby the two families celebrated and united the two of you as husband and wife. If not, he is not your husband and you are free to move on with your life.

You do not have to repay the money he paid, unless he obtains a court order for you to repay it.

‘He is not your husband and you are free to move on’ Do you have a legal problem but can’t afford a lawyer?

Nthabi can help you. Write a letter to DRUM, PO Box 653284, Benmore 2016. If you have email, send your questions to lawyer@drum.co.za, or SMS your question to Ausi Nthabi on 36489*. You don’t have to use your real name. *Each SMS costs R1,50.

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If you are married in community of property, you cannot take out a home loan without the consent of your husband. You also cannot open a trust without the consent of your husband.

If you want to buy a house but do not want your husband to be part of it, you have the option of filing for divorce and thereafter buying the house in your capacity as a single person, or you and your husband can apply to the high court for permission to change from community of property to out of community of property.

STILL PAYING FOR MY OLD FLAT I used to stay in a flat and gave my notice to move out to the caretaker. Then about a year ago, I got a summons to go to court, saying I am not paying rent for the old flat.

I explained everything but it fell on deaf ears. A court order was issued for me to pay R45 000 and I’ve been paying it off (R600 a month).

After paying for some time, I requested a statement to see my progress and to my surprise the

outstanding amount has jumped to R71 000.

Can they just add to the amount like that even though a court order states the initial amount?

ANONYMOUS, EMAIL

You are only liable to repay the amount and legal costs as ordered by the court. You also need to look at the interest that you need to pay.

You need to write a letter to the attorneys and request a detailed statement that shows how they arrived at that amount.

The statement must reflect the amount ordered by the court, the monthly amounts that you were paying and the balance owing.

If they refuse to give you the statement, you can write a letter of complaint to the Legal Practice Council (lpc.org.za) and ask for assistance in this matter.

I WANT A DIVORCE I’m a mother of two and I’ve been with my husband for 19 years.

When he’s sober, he is caring but when he gets drunk he mistreats me and I’m at the point where I want to leave him. But I’m nervous about the divorce procedure.

Where can I get a free lawyer and what can I expect from the divorce process?

ANONYMOUS, EMAIL

You can approach your nearest Legal Aid office.

They will assess whether they can represent you. If you do not meet their requirements in the assessment you can do the divorce yourself – approach your nearest magistrate’s court and obtain the divorce forms. They are free of charge. You complete them and thereafter you obtain a case number from the court.

The documents have to be sent to the sheriff who will issue them to your spouse. Only the sheriff can issue them.

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YOUR MONEY SORTED

BY LETITIA WATSON

YOUR ASSETS AFTER YOUR DEATH Here’s what happens to six different investments when you die

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OST of us assume that when we die our assets will be distributed according to what we stipulated in our wills. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way. People or companies can claim the debt you owe them from your estate.

After deductions such as these, as well as estate duties and the executor’s fee, your loved ones may walk away with much less than what you imagined they’d inherit.

LIFE INSURANCE

This money should be paid directly to beneficiaries named in the policy. It isn’t part of the estate administration, so executor fees aren’t charged. But it isn’t true that estate duty is never levied on life-insurance policies.

Surviving spouses usually should not pay taxes if it’s left to them but other beneficiaries might. If you don’t appoint beneficiaries, it becomes part of your estate and estate duty and executor fees can apply.

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ENDOWMENTS

This is quite a complex product in that it doesn’t have to come to an end when you die. The person investing in the endowment should decide who the “life assured” is.

The life assured is the person on whose life the endowment is issued – the investor or another person.

The endowment comes to an end when the life assured dies, at which point the investment will be paid out to beneficiaries appointed by the investor. The money will be paid out directly, so the beneficiaries don’t need to wait for the estate to be wound up, says Sonja Smit from Allan Gray.

No executor’s fees will be paid on this amount if the proceeds are paid directly to beneficiaries, but it will still form part of the estate for the calculation of estate duty.

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RETIREMENT FUNDS

The Pension Funds Act applies to all retirement funds. It states that the trustees are responsible for deciding how your retirement fund money is distributed, if you die before retiring.

It’s their decision to make even if you’ve made nominations to the fund or stipulated people in your will. Your beneficiaries will be considered, but the trustees need to make sure it’s a fair distribution, Smit says. The trustees must identify and contact all your dependents, such as spouses, children, anyone proven to be financially dependent on you at the time of death, anyone entitled to maintenance, and even anyone who may in future have become financially dependent on you if you hadn’t died.

Although trustees aim to complete the process quickly, the Act gives them at least a year to search for dependents. The process may take even longer, for example, if the deceased had more than one family unit, Smit says. Then the benefit is held in a money-market fund.

Dependents have options when it comes to how they receive their benefit. They can transfer it to a living or guaranteed life annuity, take a cash lump sum (which is taxable), or take a combination of a

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cash lump sum (also taxable) and a living or guaranteed life annuity.

The money doesn’t become part of your estate so it’s protected against creditors. Even if the deceased had been married in community of property, the fund’s benefits are not subject to marital law, so it isn’t part of the joint estate or subject to estate duty and executor fees.

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ANNUITIES

It will depend on whether it’s a living or guaranteed annuity.

If you have a living annuity, the remaining investment value may be left to your beneficiaries.

It doesn’t become part of the estate and isn’t subject to estate duty and executor’s fees. The beneficiary can take the death benefit (what investment companies call the part that pays out) as a lump sum, transfer it to another living annuity, or a combination of both.

The cash lump sum may be taxable, so get expert advice first.

If no beneficiaries are appointed or if they can’t be traced, the death benefit becomes part of the estate.

Then estate duty and executor’s fees can be levied.

Guaranteed annuities usually end when you die, so nothing is transferred, Smit says.

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UNIT TRUSTS

These don’t require a beneficiary, but you can bequeath the proceeds in your will, which means they’ll form part of your estate and might be subject to estate duty. The executor will distribute all your assets, including your investments, among your creditors (if there are any) and heirs.

Tax tables: The South African Revenue Service: sars.gov.za.

Find an estate and will expert at the Fiduciary Institute of Southern Africa: fisa.net.za The Financial Planning Institute of South Africa: fpi.co.za

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This amount can be bequeathed in your will and will be distributed according to your wishes. But as with unit trusts, the money is subject to estate tax and not protected from creditors.

20%

The percentage in estate duty Sars charges on the first R30 million of the dutiable amount of an estate.

It charges 25% estate duty on the amount exceeding that, after taking into account a deduction of R3,5m against the net value of the estate and any other allowable deductions.

3,5%

The executor’s fee as stipulated by the Administration of Estates Act. It’s calculated from the gross estate value on the date of death (excluding assets that fall outside the estate), plus VAT.

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understanding recurring payments

Banking tips

Three different types A recurring payment lets you make the same payment each month automatically, without having to think about it.

Stop orders and debit orders are 2 methods of making recurring payments, and now there’s a new type of debit order, called DebiCheck.

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A stop order is a credit instruction you give to make a payment from your account and pass it to a third person, for example, paying your rent to your landlord. It’s the same amount on the same agreed date every month for a certain period, and you decide when the payment stops.

A debit order is a convenient way for a third party – one that you’ve given permission to – to regularly collect money from your bank account.

You agree to the amount and the date for collection.

It's typically used to collect monthly subscriptions, insurance premiums or loan repayments.

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DebiCheck is a new type of debit order designed to improve security and reduce fraud. Once you have entered into a contract with a service provider, you will be requested to confirm and approve the debit order with the bank and make sure that all the collections information is correct. If the debit order is approved, your bank will then check the information you gave before the debit order is processed each month.

DebiCheck debit orders are only processed if the information (such as the date and amount) matches. If it does not match, the DebiCheck is rejected.

It’s important to note that, because you have confirmed these DebiCheck debit orders, you will not be able to reverse the collection that matches the information on the register at your bank.

What to do if you suspect card fraud

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Contact your bank immediately to prevent further losses. You can do this on your banking app or by visiting your nearest branch.

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Once a suspected case of fraud has been detected, your account will be stopped immediately to prevent further illegal transactions.

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The incident will be logged and a case file will be opened to investigate.

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Once the investigation is completed, you will be contacted about the outcome of your case.

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Keep in mind that you are responsible for keeping your PIN safe and secret. If you share it with anyone, you will be responsible by law for any losses suffered, and you may not be able to get stolen money back.

The money guide | part 4

the importance of saving Putting a bit of money away every month helps you cope with whatever life throws at you, and gives you the freedom and security to make choices.

Why save?

Making saving a habit allows you to work towards your goals and dreams.

It’s not how much you earn, but the money you keep that can grow to help you reach your dreams.

Prioritise your savings

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Save for emergencies Sometimes we need extra money to deal with an unexpected event, like a medical emergency. It’s recommended that you save enough money to cover between 3 and 6 months of household expenses to deal with an emergency without having to use credit or your long-term savings.

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Save towards retirement If your employer helps you to save for your retirement by deducting a percentage of your salary each month and investing it, don’t cash out your pension when you change jobs. If your employer does not contribute on your behalf, speak to an FSCA-registered financial adviser to help you decide how to best save for your retirement.

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Save towards other goals Once you have the first 2 saving priorities in place, start planning and saving towards your goals.

Tip for saving smarter Set up stop orders for your various savings goals at the start of the month so you’re not tempted to spend the money on something else.

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how to grow your savings A savings account allows you to keep your money in a safe place and earn interest each month. This is how the bank rewards you for keeping your money with them.

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Start earning interest There are 2 kinds of interest – simple interest and compound interest – and it helps to know the difference.

How simple interest works Simple interest is interest you earn only on the principal (original) amount that you deposited (or, in the case of debt, the amount that you borrowed). This happens when you withdraw the interest you earn.

Here’s an example of how simple interest is calculated when you withdraw the interest you earn every year:

Account balance

7% interest

Interest earned

Year 1

R1 000

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Year 2

R1 000

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R70

How compound interest works On the other hand, if you don't withdraw the interest you earn, you will start to earn compound interest. This is interest you earn on the amount you save and on all the interest you’ve earned. Each time you earn interest, the account balance gets bigger, and you will earn even more interest. This extra amount may seem small at first, but with enough time it creates enormous growth, as you’ll see on the next page.

Invest Reinvest and earn again

Earn

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Here’s what happens if you don’t withdraw the interest you earn every year:

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7% interest

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How to turn R500 into R22 000 You deposit R500 into an account earning 10% interest a year, compounding annually.

This means your total interest is added to your account balance once at the end of 12 months. You never withdraw the interest you earn.

After one year you would earn R50 in interest. In year 2, you will earn interest on R550, so you will earn R55. Your total at the end of year 2 will be R605.

End of year

Total rands deposited

Total balance

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R500

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R22 630

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Total rands deposited

Total balance

R25 000 R20 000 R15 000 R10 000 R5 000 R0 10

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Time (years) Actual interest rates vary depending on a number of factors, including the type of account you save in, your opening balance, the interest rate offered at the time and the length of time you invest for.

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How to become a millionaire by saving R500 a month The longer you can leave your savings, the bigger they will grow. Never think you have too little to bother saving.

The growth may not seem like much at first, but over time compound interest can make seemingly impossible dreams achievable. As you can see from this example, if you can give it long enough, time will contribute more money to your savings than you will.

End of year

Total rands deposited

Total balance

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R60 000 (R500 x 120 months)

R96 542

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R120 000 (R500 x 240 months)

R260 463

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R180 000 (R500 x 360 months)

R609 969

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R240 000 (R500 x 480 months)

R1 312 407

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Total balance

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R1 200 000 R1 000 000 R800 000 R600 000 R400 000 R200 000 R0 10

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Time (years) Actual interest rates vary depending on a number of factors, including the type of account you save in, your opening balance, the interest rate offered at the time and the length of time you invest for.

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GOOD LAUGHS STORMY WEATHER

IS IT SAFE TO SWIM?

Every Saturday morning an inattentive While fishing off the East Coast, a tourist husband has an early golfing tee-off time. capsizes his boat. He can swim, but his fear of He gets up early and eager and plays golf all stingrays keeps him clinging to the overturned day long. craft.

Well, one Saturday morning the husband Spotting an old man standing on the shore, gets up early, dresses quietly, gets his clubs the tourist shouts, “Are there any stingrays out of the closet and goes to his car to drive around here?” to the golf course.

“No,” the old man shouts back, “they haven’t Coming out of his garage he sees rain is been around for years!” pouring down. It’s a torrential downpour.

Feeling safe, the tourist starts swimming There’s hail mixed in with the rain, and the leisurely towards the shore. wind is howling.

About halfway there he asks the He returns to the garage, goes guy, “How did you get rid of the back into the house and turns stingrays?” on the TV to the weather “We didn’t do anything,” channel. the old man says, “The WAR GAMES He finds out it’s sharks got them.” going to be bad “Sipho, what do you weather all day SO LONG, WIFE want to be when you long, so he puts his Thabo and his clubs back into the friend are sitting in grow up?” cupboard, quietly a shebeen having “A soldier!” undresses and slips their daily catch-up back into bed. session after work.

“But you might get injured There he cuddles “Why do you look by enemies!” up to his wife’s so miserable tonight, back, with a different what’s happened?

“Then I want to become plan for his day, and Are things going badly an enemy!” whispers, “The weather at work?” Thabo asks. out there is terrible.”

Before his friend ansTo which she sleepily wers, Thabo turns to the replies, “Can you believe my barman and orders another round stupid husband is out golfing in that of drinks for his obviously depressed horrid weather? What a fool!” friend.

The teary friend confesses: “It’s worse than that idiot boss and his shenanigans. My wife BABY BLUES says that if I have one more drink she’s going One day, shortly after the birth of their new to leave me . . .” baby, a mother has to go out to run some “Oh,” says Thabo as the barman serves the errands. fresh drinks.

The proud father stays home to watch his “And I’m really going to miss her!” his friend wonderful new son. Soon after the mother cries out as he reaches for the full glass. leaves, the baby starts to cry.

The father does everything he can think of, but the baby won’t stop crying.

THE NUMBERS Finally, the dad becomes so worried he An American father is speaking to his lazy son decides to take the infant to the doctor. and says, “I’m ashamed of your laziness. Do you After the doctor listens to the father relate know Barak Obama walked five miles each day all that he has done to get the baby to stop to go to school when he was about your age?” crying, the doctor begins to examine the baby’s The cheeky son replies, “Yes, and he was ears, chest and then down to the nappy area. president of the United States when he was When he undoes the nappy, he finds the around your age!” nappy is indeed full.

“Here’s the problem”, the doctor says, “He MARRIAGE MAYHEM needs to be changed!”

Two women are at a shopping mall browsing The father is very perplexed, “But the nappy for dresses and shoes, enjoying a bit of retail package says it is good for up to 5kg!” therapy session.

While admiring a pair of blue stilettos that look great on her, the first woman turns to her THREE TOUGH MICE friend and says: “If you don’t like your husband, Three mice are sitting at the bar bragging about why don’t you just leave him?” their bravery and toughness.

Sitting down to unzip a pair of leather The first says, “I’m so tough, I once ate a whole knee-length boots she simply has to buy bag of rat poison!” to go with her new skinny jeans, the friend The second says, “Well, I’m so tough, I was replies, “Well, if I’m honest, I simply don’t once caught in a mouse trap and I bit it apart!” like doing anything that will make him Then the third mouse gets up and says, “Later happy.” guys, I’m off to harass the cat.”

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STARS FAMOUS PISCES 21 MAR – 19 APR If you’re a true Aries, chances are you’re an active person who focuses on doing rather than being. But it’s time to take a breather, which could mean escaping the rat race, cutting back on activities and shunning the social scene. It’s a time to rest, restore and repair the wellbeing of body, mind and soul.

You might want to take up meditation, replace vigorous exercise with gentle yoga and spend time by yourself in contemplation.

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 32, 26, 50, 15, 4, 49

21 MAY – 20 JUN You’re in the limelight this week and catching the attention of all those around you, for better and for worse. It’s a week to capitalise on your prominence, whether you want to further your career, promote a professional scheme or draw clients to your business. You need to watch your step, though, especially with Mercury up to its backward tricks.

Try to be true to your word and avoid promises you can’t keep, lest a slip leads to a fatal fall.

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 26, 50, 45, 11, 21, 37 48 | 27 FEBRUARY 2020

Home – a sanctuary close to the sound of water.

Décor style – a bohemian atmosphere.

Cooking – take-away sushi is a favourite dish.

Entertaining – having all and sundry over for a bash.

Relaxing – swimming in the pool or daydreaming on a hammock.

Must-haves – a water-feature and wine cellar.

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21 JUN – 21 JUL It’s a week where interaction in relationships can be a force of healing or of hurt and harm, whether you’re the cause or the effect. An understanding ear and sympathetic heart will probably be your helping hands. At best it’s a time of sharing intense feelings, forging strong bonds and securing a sense of emotional security.

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 4, 49, 31, 12, 7, 22

23 AUG – 22 SEP With Mercury in retrograde motion, experiencing a glitch or two may be the norm rather than the exception.

Prevention is better than cure. So, to lessen the blows it’s advisable to factor in delays, be prepared for changing schedules and have alternative plans in hand.

It’s also a time to review and revise.

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 9, 52, 51, 18, 41, 47

23 OCT – 21 NOV The sun is currently in a compatible water sign, which means you should be at ease expressing yourself creatively. It’s a good week to let your creative juices flow, whether as a pastime or a profession, for selfsatisfaction or to impress others, to amuse or make money. It’s also a great time to develop any hidden talent.

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 31, 1, 44, 13, 2, 24

21 DEC – 20 JAN As a Capricorn you’re likely to have personal achievement and success high on your priority list. But this is a week to plough back into the community. Whether you want to volunteer at a charity organisation or get involved in a community project, your professional approach and organisational skills should be of great benefit.

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 32, 48, 36, 10, 8, 34

22 JUL – 22 AUG The spotlight currently falls on resources held with a partner, whether a spouse or on a professional level. It’s time to put your heads together to re-evaluate the health of your assets.

With Mercury, lord of commerce, currently in reverse gear, it’s important to take great care when signing financial contracts.

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 33, 28, 7, 23, 9, 43

23 SEP – 22 OCT Life is happening at the workplace at the moment, unfortunately also the domain where Mercury’s retrograde motion is most likely to cause upsets. Glitches and hitches could throw you off balance. With misunderstandings part of the deal, a breakdown in communication with your team may add to the plot.

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 18, 47, 1, 20, 46, 35

22 NOV – 20 DEC It’s a week where chores and maintenance tasks in and around the house take priority above sports activities, travelling and chasing adventures. With Mercury, the cosmic trickster, currently in reverse gear, you might have to deal with leaking taps, electric faults and malfunctioning appliances.

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 51, 12, 5, 19, 25, 48

21 JAN – 18 FEB Mercury is reversing into your sign this week, which means it’s a great time to take a step back and reconsider.

Whether in terms of decisions regarding your professional goals, finances, lifestyle or personal aspirations, it’s the right time for re-evaluation, restoring and renewing.

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 46, 5, 42, 30, 27, 14

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20 APR – 20 MAY It’s a week to focus on your dreams, hopes and wishes. With Mercury in retrograde motion, it’s a good time to take a step back and revise your longterm goals, whether for developing a successful profession, building a healthy body or securing a wealthy bank balance.

Don’t be averse to making adjustments to your plans as a tweak here and there could have beneficial spinoffs in the long run.

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 29, 52, 3, 28, 17, 38

YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 16, 39, 6, 40, 17, 42

19 FEB – 20 MAR As a Pisces, you may be gullible and easily influenced, for better and for worse. This week is no exception, with you being somewhat at the mercy of the whims of your friends. You may gain from their insight and power.

However, selfdevelopment is key, so put yourself first and abandon those friends who are dragging you down.

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SOAP WATCH 27 FEBRUARY – 4 MARCH MUVHANGO Warona is torn apart by a vicious social-media troll.

Tendamudzimu has dangerous leverage against Azwindini (GABRIEL TEMUDZANI). Mudi unwillingly revives Matsidiso’s plans. Susan and Mpho are planning to do something about the royal secrets. KK’s symptoms worsen.

Kgosi is on to Matshidiso’s diabolic schemes.

Warona does a juggling act with her finances.

SCANDAL! Yvonne (KGOMOTSO CHRISTOPHER) is instrumental in busting a scam around someone she loves. Gloria threatens Kgosi but will it have the desired effect? An angry act of vandalism delivers a sobering message to two entrepreneurs. Yvonne chooses radical action to protect a loved one. Thembeka proves herself a lifesaver to Boniswa.

RHYTHM CITY Khulekani and Suffo butt heads.

The truth is closing in on Rene. A new woman comes into Sabelo’s (ISHMAUEL SONGO) life.

Madikgetla is sleeping with the enemy. Fats urges Rene to come clean. Sabelo receives conflicting advice.

Nandi gives Khulekani an ultimatum. Puleng asks Madikgetla for answers. Fats drops hints to Mzi. Sabelo is forced into a tight spot.

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Lucy (MANAKA RANAKA) warns her friend she’s playing with fire. Boipelo sees Cosmo through new eyes. Fikile is determined to get to the truth no matter the cost. Mpho grows even more suspicious about what his housemate is up to. Mrekza knows disaster is looming but doesn’t know how to stop it.

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ISIDINGO Sibiya’s antics start to come back to haunt him. Lalage and Marius take a second stab at happiness. A bad dream has Patience worried about her marriage. Lefa (BOHANG MOEKO) has a one night stand. Anele plays a dangerous game with Lincoln. Anele makes progress in the search for her father.

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09:30 Days of Our Lives 10:30 a Gebroke Harte 11:30 d Rhythm City 12:00 d Scandal!

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STILL BREATHING (M-NET 20:10) Local drama starts. A group of former friends are drawn together again when tragedy strikes.

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SABC3 09:00 d Harry 10:00 d Judge Faith Jenkins Court Show 10:30 d 7de Laan 11:00 d Isidingo 11:30 d Generations 12:00 Airwolf 13:00 On Point 14:30 d Tyres & Braaiers 15:00 To be announced 16:00 Hectic on 3 16:30 Judge Faith Jenkins Court Show 17:00 Afternoon Express 18:00 d Harry 19:00 Isidingo 19:30 The Profit Reality series. Marcus Lemonis helps two best friends who uprooted their lives in England to start a luxury gazebo company in California.

20:30 d Tyres & Braaiers 21:00 News 21:30 d The Docket Drama series. The Ravens focus on a series of bank robberies.

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M-NET 09:30 d Chicago Med 10:00 d Grey’s Anatomy 10:30 d Finding the One 11:30 d The Kelly Clarkson Show 12:30 d MasterChef Australia 13:30 d Station 19 14:30 d Grey’s Antomy 15:30 d The Good Doctor 16:30 d The Goldbergs 17:00 The Kelly Clarkson Show 18:00 MasterChef Australia 19:00 The Bachelor SA 20:10 Still Breathing 21:10 NCIS Action series. When human remains are discovered at a construction site the team investigate the murder of a Marine believed to have been killed in the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon.

22:10 Madam Secretary Drama series. Season 5 ends.

Elizabeth is ready to leave the state department and announce her run for president.

23:10 Late Late Show with James Corden

MZANSI 09:30 d Isibaya 10:00 d The Queen 10:30 d Isithembiso 11:00 d The Doctors 12:00 d The River 12:30 d Isibaya 13:00 d The Queen 13:30 d Isithembiso 14:00 Lokshin Bioskop: Ingoma Drama. A homeless man’s life starts to change when he meets three strangers.

15:30 Lokshin Bioskop: Please Say Please 17:00 The Talk 18:00 Rich Kids 18:30 Ackerman’s Style Squad 19:00 The River 19:30 Isithembiso 20:00 Kwa Mam’Mkhize 20:30 Isibaya 21:00 The Queen 21:30 d Fake Call 2 22:30 d The Doctors 23:30 d Jacob’s Cross 00:30 d The Talk 01:30 Lokshin Bioskop: Ingoma

UZALO (SABC1 20:30) Local drama series. MaNgcobo does the unthinkable, Gabisile goes away, and Mpume challenges Fikile and Sbu’s relationship.

TV GUIDE d – Repeat a – Afrikaans b – Multilingual n – Nguni s – Sesotho/Setswana/Sepedi x – isiXhosa z – isiZulu A – Suitable for all ages L – Language N – Nudity PG – Parental guidance S – Sex V – Violence

09:30 d Days of Our Lives 10:30 a Gebroke Harte 11:30 d Rhythm City 12:00 d Scandal!

12:30 d Imbewu: The Seed 13:00 eNews 13:30 d The Wild 14:00 d Couples Court with the Cutlers 14:30 Robots 16:20 Judge Judy 16:45 Days of Our Lives 17:30 a Bittersoet 18:30 The Culture 19:00 Rhythm City 19:30 Scandal!

Local drama series.

20:00 eNews 20:30 Chicago Fire Drama series. Dawson begins her rigorous training at the Chicago Fire Academy. Clarke stubbornly does not speak with the police about the murder.

21:30 Imbewu: The Seed 22:00 Unstoppable 00:05 the Late Show with Stephen Colbert 00:50 Straight Outta Compton

SABC1 09:00 d Muvhango 09:30 d Skeem Saam 10:00 d Velaphi 10:30 d Big Up 11:00 d #TBT 11:30 d Live Amp 12:00 d Imizwilili 13:00 Lunchtime News 13:30 Mam’ Sakhile’s Story House 14:00 d The Chatroom 14:30 Teenagers on a Mission 15:00 Sportsbuzz 15:30 YoTV 16:30 d My Night 17:00 d Restyle My Style 17:28 Reflections of Faith 17:30 b News 18:00 Lip Sync Battle 18:30 Skeem Saam 19:00 b News 19:30 Live Amp 20:00 Generations: The Legacy 20:30 Uzalo 21:00 The Way of the Dragon 23:00 d Mzansi Insider 00:00 Koze Kuse

SABC2 09:00 Thabang Thabong 09:30 d Fokus 10:00 d Noot vir Noot 11:00 d Inside the Baobab Tree 11:30 d Baby TV 12:00 d Sid the Science Kid 12:30 d 7de Laan 13:00 d Lithapo 13:30 d Uzalo 14:00 d Skeem Saam 14:30 d Muvhango 15:00 Akili and Me 15:30 YoTV 16:00 Behind the Rainbow 16:30 Hectic Nine-9 17:00 Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters 17:30 b News 18:00 7de Laan 18:30 a News 19:00 To be announced 19:30 d #Karektas 20:00 s News 20:30 Visionaries 21:00 Muvhango 21:30 d Mopheme 22:00 d Mmampodi 22:30 TKO Boxing Magazine

SABC3 09:00 d Harry 10:00 d Judge Faith Jenkins Court Show 10:30 d 7de Laan 11:00 d Isidingo 11:30 d Generations: The Legacy 12:00 Miami Vice Retro action series.

13:00 On Point 14:30 d Tyres & Braaiers 15:00 To be announced 16:00 Hectic on 3 16:30 Judge Faith Jenkins Court Show 17:00 Afternoon Express 18:00 d Harry 19:00 Isidingo 19:30 Christina Milian Turned Up 20:00 The Mindy Project 21:00 News 21:30 The Broken Ones Drama. Two strangers meet one night and help each other overcome personal problems.

Cece King, Charlie Bewley.

80 min. 2017. PG13.

23:30 EFC Premium Fight 01:30 Koze Kuse

M-NET 09:30 d 9-1-1 10:30 d Carte Blance 11:00 d The Unicorn 11:30 d The Kelly Clarkson Show 12:30 d MasterChef Australia 13:30 d Chicago Fire 14:30 d Chicago Med 15:30 d The Good Doctor 16:30 d The Goldbergs 17:00 The Kelly Clarkson Show 18:00 MasterChef Australia 19:00 The Voice 21:00 This is Us Drama series. Deja pushes the boundaries of Randall and Beth’s trust.

22:00 Divorce Comedy series. Season 3 starts.

Divorced couple Robert and Frances are both trying to make fresh starts but find their new lives aren’t as easy as they had hoped.

22:35 The Detour Comedy series. Season 4 starts.

23:05 Late Late Show with James Corden 00:05 d Still Breathing

MZANSI 09:30 d Isibaya 10:00 d The Queen 10:30 d Isithembiso 11:00 d The Doctors 12:00 d The River 12:30 d Isibaya 13:00 d The Queen 13:30 d Isithembiso 14:00 Lokshin Bioskop: How I Met My Husband Drama. A woman on the verge of getting married discovers she’s illegally married to a foreigner she has never heard of.

15:30 Lokshin Bioskop: Battle of House 17:00 The Talk 18:00 WWE Raw 19:00 The River 19:30 Isithembiso 20:00 I Am 20:30 Isibaya 21:00 The Queen Local drama series. Goodness tries a radical solution to her problem.

21:30 Massive Music 22:00 d The Omen 23:00 d The Doctors 00:00 d Jacob’s Cross

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY ISIBAYA (MZANSI 20:30) Local drama series. Judas (MENZI NGUBANE) takes Siphokazi and the nurses at the hospital ICU as hostages, demanding a surgeon and a helicopter.

08:00 English Premier League Preview 08:30 d Scandal!

Omnibus.

10:20 d Imbewu: The Seed Omnibus.

12:30 d CheckPoint 13:00 Xplosion 14:00 Robots 15:50 Celebrity Scoop 16:20 College Road Trip 18:00 Fear Factor USA 19:00 eNews 19:30 Marlon Comedy series.

20:00 The Jungle Book Adventure. A boy raised by wolves flees the jungle after he’s threatened by a vengeful tiger.

Voice of Bill Murray, Neel Sethi.

106 min. 2016. PG. 22:20 Bad Teacher Comedy. A gold-digging teacher is dumped by her rich fiancé and goes on a mission to seduce the hot new teacher at her school.

Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake.

92 min. 2011. 16SNL. 00:00 NBA Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks.

SABC1 08:00 Big Breakfast 09:00 d Imizwilili Local choral music show.

10:00 Mzansi Insider 11:00 d Generations: The Legacy Omnibus.

13:30 Sport Magazine 14:00 Soccer (build-up) 14:30 Laduma 17:00 d Roots 18:00 d Friends Like These Local game show.

19:30 b News 20:00 Real Goboza Local magazine show featuring entertainment news updates, exclusive interviews with celebrities, red capert coverage, reviews, fashion and talk.

20:30 To be announced 22:30 d Who Killed Tupac?

Documentary series. The investigative team dives into the chaotic relationship between Tupac Shakur and the head of his record label, Marion “Suge” Knight.

23:30 d Selimathunzi 00:00 d Koze Kuse

SABC2

SABC3

07:00 Morning Live 08:30 d Muvhango Omnibus.

11:00 d Lithapo Omnibus.

12:30 Disney Cookabout 13:00 d Restyle My Style 13:30 Talk Ability 14:00 d Living Land 14:30 d SA Inc 15:00 d #Karektas 16:00 Marley & Me 18:00 Fundis 18:30 a News 19:00 The Cube 20:00 s News 20:30 d Skwizas Local comedy series.

20:57 Lotto Draw: Live 21:00 Irresistible Blueberry Farm Drama. A woman goes on a journey of self-discovery when she’s tasked with fulfilling her grandmother’s dying wish to deliver a letter to the owner of a blueberry farm. Alison Sweeney, Marc Blucas. 105 min. 2016. PG. 23:00 d Afro Café 00:00 Full View

07:30 d Restyle My Style Local kids’ makeover show that uses kids’ personal style ideas to transform their personal spaces.

08:00 d Fangbone Animated series. Fangbone attempts to train the kids in Skullbanian outdoor survival by taking them camping in the park.

08:30 d I Am a Work of Art 09:00 d Talent on Track Local docu-reality series.

09:30 d Judge Faith Jenkins Court Show Omnibus.

12:00 Cricket: 1st ODI (build-up) 13:00 Cricket: 1st ODI South Africa vs Australia.

20:30 Cricket: 1st ODI (wrap up) 21:00 News 21:30 War of the Worlds Sci-fi. A divorced dock worker tries to get his kids to his ex-wife’s home while aliens invade Earth. Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning. 100 min.

2005. PG13V. 23:30 Koze Kuse Local music show.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY

COLLEGE ROAD TRIP (E.TV 16:20) Comedy. A dad takes his daughter to a university for an interview, but he has a secret plan.

Raven-Symoné, Martin Lawrence. 83 min. 2008. PG.

M-NET 08:55 d MasterChef Junior USA 09:50 d The Bachelor SA 10:00 d NCIS 12:00 d Madam Secretary 13:00 d This is Us 14:00 To be announced 15:00 Arthur and the Minimoys 15:30 Puss in Boots 17:00 American Housewife Comedy series. Katie ignores Greg’s warning and takes AnnaKat through a terrifying zombiethemed maze at the annual Halloween carnival.

17:30 The Unicorn 18:00 Splitting Up Together 18:30 Young Sheldon 19:00 The Voice 20:00 Stumptown 21:00 Nancy Drew 22:00 American Gods Fantasy series. Mad Sweeney recalls his journey through the ages as he awaits his promised battle.

23:00 d Divorce 23:35 d The Detour 00:05 d Why Women Kill

MZANSI 08:00 Lokshin Bioskop: Papa Carlito’s Shebeen 09:30 Mzansi Magic Music Special 10:00 d For Better or Worse with Mo and Phindi 10:30 d Ackermans Style Squad 11:00 d The Queen Omnibus.

13:30 d The River Omnibus.

16:00 Mzansi Magic Music Special 16:30 d Our Perfect Wedding Local reality series.

17:30 d Mnakwethu 18:00 Lokshin Bioskop: Abo Makoti 19:00 Kwa Mam’Mkhize 19:30 The Real Housewives of Johannesburg 20:30 Lokshin Bioskop: Lefa 21:30 WWE SmackDown 22:25 The Promise 00:40 d Homeground 01:05 d Massive Music 01:30 d 1Magic: Hits

NANCY DREW (M-NET 21:00) Mystery series. Nancy and the Drew Crew discover the car wreck that left one of their own at death’s door was no accident. www.drum.co.za 27 FEBRUARY 2020

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UNSTOPPABLE (E.TV 22:00) Action. An engineer and young train conductor race against time to stop a runaway train carrying dangerous materials. Denzel Washington, Rosario Dawson. 98 min. 2010. PG13.

TV GUIDE SUNDAY 1 MARCH

d – Repeat a – Afrikaans b – Multilingual n – Nguni s – Sesotho/Setswana/Sepedi x – isiXhosa z – isiZulu A – Suitable for all ages L – Language N – Nudity PG – Parental guidance S – Sex V – Violence

E.TV

SABC1

SABC2

SABC3

M-NET

MZANSI

09:00 d Rhythm City Omnibus.

11:00 Premier League World 11:30 Films and Stars 12:00 The Jungle Book 14:00 America’s Got Talent 16:00 Impact 18:00 Showtime at the Apollo 19:00 eNews 19:30 Black-ish 20:00 Fast Five Action. Dominic Toretto and his team plan one final hit before they retire and disappear for good. But first they’ll have to get through a tough cop who’s standing in their way. Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson.

130 min. 2011. PG13.

22:40 eKasi: Our Stories 23:40 Undercover Angel Family. A recently divorced mother decides to buy a home that needs renovating and enlists the help of a handyman who happens to be her guardian angel. Julian Christopher, Matt Ellis. 90 min.

2017. PG. 01:15 d Judge Judy

08:30 d Gospel Avenue Local music show. Celebrities share their journeys in faith through the music they’ve selected.

09:30 d Skeem Saam Omnibus.

12:00 d Uzalo Omnibus.

14:30 Soccer (build-up) 15:00 Laduma 17:30 d Gospel Unplugged Local contemporary gospel music show exclusively showcases urban gospel music genres.

18:00 d Friends Like These 19:00 b News 19:30 d Ngempela 20:00 d Diamond City Local drama series. A prosecutor who is framed for murder is sent to the same prison she’s sent so many women and must prove her innocence with no resources, no help and no hope.

21:00 To be announced 23:00 d Friends Like These Local game show. Each week an all-male team of friends competes against an all-female group of friends to win a dream holiday.

08:30 d 7de Laan Omnibus.

11:00 Slice of Light 11:30 Issues of Faith 12:30 OMW 13:30 Beyond Boundaries 14:00 The Ladies Club 14:30 To be announced 15:00 d Collector’s Candy 16:00 Changeover Drama. A girl still grieving the death of her parents moves in with her uncle and nephew and must get used to her new family dynamic. Andre Gower, Madeline Taylor. 90 min. 2016. PG13.

18:00 a Fokus Local current affairs programme giving commentary on social, economic and political affairs.

18:30 a News 19:00 To be announced 20:00 s News 20:30 Leaving Mandela Park 21:30 Supernatural 22:30 d The Bantu Hour 23:30 To be announced 00:00 Full View 02:30 Unfiltered

08:30 Nowhere Boys Teen adventure series.

09:00 To be announced 09:30 d Isidingo Omnibus.

12:00 d Top Billing 13:00 d Tyres & Braaiers 13:30 Funny You Should Ask 14:30 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Comedy. Three friends roadtrip through Spain after one of them gets engaged. Katrina Kaif, Hrithik Roshan. 155 min. 2011.PG. 17:30 Mela 18:30 Animals with Cameras Wildlife documentary series.

Gordon Buchanan joins a cheetah conservationist who wants to see if three orphaned cheetahs can learn to hunt effectively in the thick vegetation.

19:30 Spirit 20:30 Drive Motoring show.

21:00 News 21:30 To be announced 23:30 Koze Kuse

09:00 d 9-1-1 10:00 d The Voice Double bill.

13:00 d Finding the One 13:55 d This is Us 15:00 d Splitting Up Together 14:50 d The Bachelor SA 16:00 Rooted Documentary series.

17:00 MasterChef Junior USA Reality cooking competition series.

18:00 To be announced 19:00 Carte Blanche 20:05 Cold Pursuit Action. A grieving snowplough driver seeks revenge against the drug dealers who killed his son.

Liam Neeson, Laura Dern.

119 min. 2019. 16VL. 22:10 d Still Breathing 23:00 Augusto Drama. After nearly being killed, a corrupt farmer looks to his newly found faith for redemption. Júlio Andrade, Chico Anysio. 110 min.

2011. PG. 00:40 d Nancy Drew 01:50 d Stumptown

08:30 A Force for Good 09:00 Lokshin Bioskop: Imali 10:00 d Isibaya Omnibus.

12:30 Lokshin Bioskop: Ulaka 13:30 d Homeground Local lifestyle entertainment show.

Hosts Minnie Dlamini and Lungile Radu interview celebrity guests live in studio and relive some of the week’s hottest sports highlights.

14:00 d Mzansi Magic Music Special 14:30 d Isithembiso Omnibus.

17:00 Old Mutual’s Amazing Voices 18:00 Date My Family Local dating show.

19:00 Our Perfect Wedding 20:00 The Omen 21:00 d Grassroots 21:30 Hot Case: Locked Out 22:30 d Jacob’s Cross Omnibus.

03:25 Lokshin Bioskop: Tin City 05:00 d Gospel Alive

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY MONDAY 2 MARCH

BLACK-ISH (E.TV 19:30) Comedy series. Dre (ANTHONY ANDERSON) runs point on a campaign focusing on the talk black parents have with their children about racial bias.

E.TV

SABC1

09:30 d Days of Our Lives 10:30 a Gebroke Harte 11:30 d Rhythm City 12:00 d Scandal 12:30 d Imbewu: The Seed 13:00 eNews 13:30 d The Wild 14:00 d Premier League World 14:30 Peppa Pig 14:35 Care Bears Welcome to Care-a-Lot 15:00 PJ Masks 15:15 Wissper 15:30 Turbo Fast 15:55 GGO Football 2: International Tournament 16:20 Judge Judy 16:45 Days of Our Lives 17:30 a Bittersoet 18:30 Paternity Court 19:00 Rhythm City 19:30 Scandal!

20:00 eNews 20:30 Chicago Fire 21:30 Imbewu: The Seed 22:00 Queen Sugar 23:00 Late Show with Stephen Colbert

09:00 d Uzalo 09:30 d Skeem Saam 10:00 d Velaphi 10:30 Daily Thetha 11:30 d Real Goboza 12:00 d Yilungelo Lakho 13:00 Lunchtime News 13:30 Mam’ Sakhile’s Story House 14:00 d Friends Like These 15:00 d Soul Buddyz 15:30 YoTV 16:30 d The Chatroom 17:00 Breaking the Silence 17:30 b News 18:00 Orange Couch 18:30 Skeem Saam Local drama series. Leeto and Mokgadi’s presence is still causing tension at the Maputla home.

Clement is alienating those who love him.

19:00 b News 19:30 d ’Sgudi ’Snaysi 20:00 Generations: The Legacy 20:30 Uzalo 21:00 Love Stories 22:00 SoccerZone 23:00 d Making Moves

SABC2 09:00 Thabang Thabong 09:30 d Vetkoekpaleis 10:00 d Shoreline 11:00 Inside the Baobab Tree 11:30 d Baby TV 12:00 Numtums 12:30 d 7de Laan 13:00 Jikulumessu 13:30 d Uzalo 14:00 d Skeem Saam 14:30 d Muvhango 15:00 Raven the Little Rascal 15:30 YoTV 16:00 Epic Hangout 16:30 Hectic Nine-9 17:00 Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters 17:30 b News 18:00 7de Laan 18:30 a News 19:00 a Voetspore 20:00 s News 20:30 Leihlo La Sechaba 21:00 Muvhango 21:30 Lithapo 22:00 Each One Teach One 22:30 d Issues of Faith 23:30 d Jikulumessu

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY

PATERNITY COURT (E.TV 18:30) Reality court show. Lauren Lake rules on a case in which a man seeks his long-lost daughter who was given up for adoption.

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SUPERNATURAL (SABC2 21:30) Fantasy action series. When Sam and Dean investigate the case of a missing person, the lead witness says the victim was attacked by a man with the head of a goat.

SABC3

M-NET

MZANSI

09:00 d Harry 10:00 d Judge Faith Jenkins Court Show 10:30 d 7de Laan 11:00 d Isidingo 11:30 d Generations 12:00 Magnum PI Retro action series. Magnum is hired by a singer looking for five songs written by his friend 30 years ago.

13:00 On Point 14:30 d The Mindy Project 15:00 To be announced 16:00 Hectic on 3 16:30 Judge Faith Jenkins Court Show Courtroom series.

17:00 Afternoon Express 18:00 d Harry 19:00 Isidingo 19:30 Survivor: Game Changer 20:30 Unfiltered Local current affairs show.

21:00 News 21:30 Billions 22:30 d High Rollers Double bill.

23:30 Koze Kuse

09:30 d MasterChef Junior USA 10:20 d The Bachelor SA 11:30 d The Kelly Clarkson Show 12:30 d MasterChef Australia 13:30 d Survivor SA: Island of Secrets 14:30 d Carte Blanche 15:30 d The Good Doctor 16:30 d The Goldbergs 17:00 The Kelly Clarkson Show 18:00 MasterChef Australia Reality cooking show.

19:00 Station 19 Drama series. Maya pushes the team too hard.

20:00 Grey’s Anatomy 21:00 Why Women Kill Comedy series. Beth Ann is elated when Rob ends his affair, but soon learns everything isn’t as she thinks.

22:00 To be announced 23:05 Late Late Show with James Corden 00:00 d American Gods 01:00 d Jett

09:30 d Isibaya 10:00 d The Queen 10:30 d Isithembiso 11:00 d The Doctors 12:00 d The River 12:30 d Isibaya 13:00 d The Queen 13:30 d Isithembiso 14:00 Lokshin Bioskop: A Family Affair Drama. A young couple decide to take their parents on holiday with them so they can get to know one another. Things start getting tricky when marriage is brought up.

15:30 d Old Mutual’s Amazing Voices 16:30 d Soul Sessions 17:00 The Talk 18:00 Lokshin Bioskop: Isipho Sothando 19:00 The River 19:30 Isithembiso 20:00 Grassroots 20:30 Isibaya 21:00 The Queen 21:30 Homeground 22:30 Igugu 23:30 d The Doctors 00:30 d Jacob’s Cross

GREY’S ANATOMY (M-NET 20:00) Medical drama series. Bailey checks in on Joey, a foster kid Ben brought in to Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. Amelia gets the results of her paternity test.

TV GUIDE d – Repeat a – Afrikaans b – Multilingual n – Nguni s – Sesotho/Setswana/Sepedi x – isiXhosa z – isiZulu A – Suitable for all ages L – Language N – Nudity PG – Parental guidance S – Sex V – Violence

SABC1

09:30 d Days of Our Lives 10:30 a Gebroke Harte 11:30 d Rhythm City 12:00 d Scandal!

12:30 d Imbewu: The Seed 13:00 eNews 13:30 d The Wild 14:00 d Paternity Court 14:30 Peppa Pig 14:35 Care Bears Welcome to Care-a-Lot 15:00 Elena of Avalor 15:30 Dragons: Riders of Berk 15:55 Pokemon 16:20 Judge Judy 16:45 Days of Our Lives 17:30 a Bittersoet 18:30 Couples Court with the Cutlers 19:00 Rhythm City 19:30 Scandal!

20:00 eNews 20:30 Chicago Fire 21:30 Imbewu: The Seed 22:00 CheckPoint 22:30 Forensic Files 23:00 Late Show with Stephen Colbert 23:45 Bad Teacher

09:00 d Muvhango 09:30 d Skeem Saam 10:00 d Velaphi 10:30 Daily Thetha 11:00 d Instapreneurs 12:00 d SoccerZone 13:00 Lunchtime News 13:30 Mam’ Sakhile’s Story House 14:00 d Friends Like these 15:00 d Soul Buddyz 15:30 YoTV 16:30 d Daily Thetha 17:30 b News 18:00 Nyan’Nyan 18:30 Skeem Saam Local drama series. Alfred is floored when a colleague declines an offer of a lifetime.

19:00 b News 19:30 Selimathunzi 20:00 Generations: The Legacy 20:30 Uzalo 21:00 Expressions 21:30 Cutting Edge 22:00 d Nyan’Nyan 22:30 d The Chatroom 23:00 d Ispani 00:00 d Koze Kuse

SABC2 09:00 Thabang Thabong 09:30 The Golden Years 10:00 a d Pasella 10:30 d The Ladies Club 11:00 d Inside the Baobab Tree 11:30 d Baby TV 12:00 d Numtums 12:30 d 7de Laan 13:00 Jikulumessu 13:30 d Uzalo 14:00 d Skeem Saam 14:30 d Muvhango 15:00 Raven the Little Rascal 15:30 YoTV 17:00 Dragon Ball Z: The Final Chapters 17:30 b News 18:00 7de Laan 18:30 a News 19:00 a d Meeulanders 20:00 s News 20:30 Nhlalala Ya Rixaka 21:00 Muvhango 21:30 Lithapo 22:00 d It’s Gospel Time 23:00 d Jikulumessu 23:30 d Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters

SABC3 09:00 d Harry 10:00 d Judge Faith Jenkins Court Show Courtroom reality series.

10:30 d 7de Laan 11:00 d Isidingo 11:30 d Generations 12:00 The A-Team Retro action series. Stockwell is kidnapped and the team must find him within 18 hours or his operations will be terminated.

13:00 On Point 14:30 Unfiltered 15:00 To be announced 16:00 Hectic on 3 16:30 Judge Faith Jenkins Court Show Courtroom series.

17:00 Afternoon Express 18:00 d Harry 19:00 Isidingo 19:30 Tropika Island of Treasure: Curacao 20:30 Special Assignment 21:00 News 21:30 Billions 22:30 d High Rollers Double bill.

23:30 Koze Kuse

M-NET 09:30 d Madam Secretary 10:30 d Splitting Up Together 11:00 d Young Sheldon 11:30 d The Kelly Clarkson Show 12:30 d MasterChef Australia 13:30 d The Voice 15:30 d SWAT 16:30 d The Goldbergs 17:00 The Kelly Clarkson Show 18:00 MasterChef Australia 19:00 Chicago Fire Drama series. Casey struggles to get Boden to sign off on an energetic new recruit and Foster extends an olive branch to her irritating new medic.

20:00 Chicago Med Drama series. A power outage puts multiple patients at risk and tests the skills of the staff.

21:00 Chicago PD 22:00 Absentia 23:00 Late Late Show with James Corden 23:55 d Why Women Kill 00:55 To be announced

MZANSI 09:30 d Isibaya 10:00 d The Queen 10:30 d Isithembiso 11:00 d The Doctors 12:00 d The River 12:30 d Isibaya 13:00 d The Queen 13:30 d Isithembiso 14:00 Lokshin Bioskop: Sika Drama. A troubled cop, having forgotten his wedding ring, returns home to find his wife in bed with another man.

15:30 Lokshin Bioskop: Nazo 17:00 The Talk 18:00 d Date My Family 19:00 The River 19:30 Isithembiso 20:00 Mnakwethu 20:30 Isibaya 21:00 The Queen 21:30 For Better or Worse with Mo and Phindi 22:00 Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life 23:30 d The Doctors 00:30 d Jacob’s Cross

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E.TV

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY CHICAGO PD (M-NET 21:00) Drama series. When Atwater (LAROYCE HAWKINS) goes undercover in a drug syndicate, he learns there may be more to its kingpin than meets the eye.

09:30 d Days of Our Lives 10:30 a Gebroke Harte 11:30 d Rhythm City 12:00 d Scandal!

12:30 d Imbewu: The Seed 13:00 eNews 13:30 d The Wild 14:00 d Couples Court with the Cutlers 14:30 Peppa Pig 14:35 Care Bears Welcome to Care-a-Lot 15:00 Barbie Dreamtopia 15:15 Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our Own 15:30 Supa Strikas 15:55 Power Rangers: Ninja Steel 16:20 Judge Judy 16:45 Days of Our Lives 17:30 a Bittersoet 18:30 Paternity Court 19:00 Rhythm City 19:30 Scandal!

20:00 eNews 20:30 Chicago Fire 21:30 Imbewu: The Seed 22:00 Power 23:10 Late Show with Stephen Colbert

SABC1 09:00 d Muvhango 09:30 d Skeem Saam 10:00 d Velaphi 10:30 Daily Thetha 11:30 d Gospel Unplugged 12:00 d The Chatroom 12:30 Identity 13:00 Lunchtime News 13:30 Mam’ Sakhile’s Story House 14:00 d Khumbul’ekhaya 15:00 d Soul Buddyz 15:30 YoTV 16:30 d Daily Thetha 17:30 b News 18:00 d Emasisweni 18:30 Skeem Saam 19:00 b News 19:30 d Mina Nawe Local drama series. Two high school sweethearts rekindle their relationship even though one of them is married with children.

20:00 Generations: The Legacy 20:30 Uzalo 21:00 Khumbul’ekhaya 22:00 Sport 23:00 Soccer (delayed) 01:00 Soccer (delayed)

SABC2 09:30 d Koskaskenades 10:00 d Health Talk 11:00 Inside the Boabab Tree 11:30 Baby TV 12:00 d Sid the Science Kid 12:30 d 7de Laan 13:00 d Lithapo 13:30 d Uzalo 14:00 d Skeem Saam 14:30 d Muvhango 15:00 Akili and Me 16:00 d Disney Cookabout 16:30 Hectic Nine-9 17:00 Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters 17:30 b News 18:00 7de Laan 18:30 a News 19:00 a Geure uit die Vallei 19:30 a DeKatTV 20:00 s News 20:30 Ngula Ya Vutivi/ Zwa Maramani 20:57 Lotto Draw: Live 21:00 Muvhango 21:30 Lithapo 22:00 Our Moments 23:00 d Red Cake Not the Cooking Show

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY

SKEEM SAAM (SABC1 18:30) Local drama series. Mokgadi (PEBETSI NOLO MATLAILA) pulls the wool over Leeto’s eyes.

Koloi pushes Jonas to the brink of an asthma attack.

SABC3 06:00 Expresso Local breakfast show. Covers a wide range of topics, including green living, fashion, food, tech, entertainment and travel.

09:00 d Harry Talk show. Featuring musical numbers, on-the-street interviews and comedy segments. Hosted by singer Harry Connick Jr. 10:00 d Judge Faith Jenkins Court Show 10:30 d 7de Laan 11:00 d Isidingo 11:30 d Generations: The Legacy 12:00 Cricket: 2nd ODI South Africa vs Australia.

21:00 Cricket: 2nd ODI (wrap up) 21:15 News 21:30 Isidingo 22:00 Narcos Drama series. Despite a new extradition treaty, the US puts more money into fighting communism which creates new challenges for Murphy and Peña in the hunt for Pablo.

23:00 d High Rollers

M-NET 08:30 d Station 19 09:30 d Grey’s Anatomy 10:30 d Get a Room with Carson & Thom 11:30 d The Kelly Clarkson Show 12:30 d MasterChef Australia 13:30 d MasterChef Junior USA 14:30 d The Voice 15:30 d SWAT 16:30 d The Goldbergs 17:00 The Kelly Clarkson Show 18:00 MasterChef Australia 19:00 9-1-1: Lone Star 20:00 9-1-1 Drama series. The team quickly respond when debris from a meteor shower crashes into an apartment building.

21:00 Prodigal Son 22:00 Jett Action series. Jett looks back at the origins of her relationship with Phoenix and is ordered by Evans to track down Blair – or else.

23:00 Late Late Show with James Corden

MZANSI 09:30 d Isibaya 10:00 d The Queen 10:30 d Isithembiso 11:00 d The Doctors 12:00 d The River 12:30 d Isibaya 13:00 d The Queen 13:30 d Isithembiso 14:00 Lokshin Bioskop: Mampara Drama. A bullied teenager makes friends with a new pupil and together they discover their true strength.

15:30 Lokshin Bioskop: Second Chances 17:00 The Talk 18:00 d Our Perfect Wedding 19:00 The River 19:30 Isithembiso 20:00 Being Bonang Local reality series. Businesswoman and media personality Bonang Matheba gives South Africans a captivating glimpse into her life.

21:00 The Queen 21:30 d The Republic 22:30 d The Doctors 23:30 d Jacob’s Cross

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Flamenco fire

Spanish songbird Rosalía is setting the pop world alight with her crossover style

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‘I come in and put it all on the table’

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GRAMMY WINNER Rosalía (26), who hails from a small town in Spain, made Grammy history by becoming the first artist to earn a best new artist nomination for music exclusively in Spanish.

While she didn’t win – Billie Eilish got that honour – she did win in another category: best Latin rock, urban or alternative album for El Mal Querer.

Host Alicia Keys introduced her as the “Spanish sensation waking up the world” and she gave a rousing performance of her album’s lead single, Malamente.

FLAMENCO ROOTS She was 13 when she fell in love with flamenco after hearing it blasting from the speakers of her older friends’ cars.

“I’d never heard anything like it. Nothing was the same for me after that.”

She even has a degree in flamenco studies from Barcelona’s Catalonia College of Music. But she’s faced criticism for exploiting the genre to make money.

Rosalía acknowledges

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LIKE A BOSS

BY VARIOUS ARTISTS Like the movie that inspired it, this soundtrack is an energetic, chaotic and colourful mix of covers and originals by female artists.

The stand-out track is Boss B*tch

by Doja Cat, which captures the film’s manic energy, and Diamonds

by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Normani is a banger.

The album also showcases Halsey and Jurnee Smollett-Bell covers It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World.

COMEDY. 2019. 84 MIN. 18DL. Besties Mia (TIFFANY HADDISH) and Mel (ROSE BYRNE) have realised their dream of owning their own cosmetics company. But they are struggling so when makeup mogul Claire (Salma Hayek) throws them a lifeline, they grab it. But things turn ugly when it becomes clear Claire has ulterior motives.

The movie doesn’t have a lot of substance and is a tad predictable, but it makes for enjoyably light viewing. – ILLANA FRANTZ

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the debate is “complicated” but says she has “always [spoken about and given] credit to my references, the artists that have inspired me.”

MUSICAL INFLUENCES Her influences range from Frank Ocean and Talking Heads to Kate Bush, Brazilian guitarist Caetano Veloso and flamenco legend Camarón de la Isla.

“I have so many references in my head – flamenco, classical, Latin. I come in and put it all on the table, with no prejudice.”

Her unique style has caught the attention of industry heavyweights like J Balvin and Pharrell Williams, who’ve featured her on tracks and invited her to perform with them.

It’s also led to reviewers calling her a “complicated genius” and a “rule-defying renegade”.

THOSE NAILS She’s become known for her crazy-long nails and says they make her “feel strong”. “I see really long nails as a form of extreme, radical femininity.”

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Anthony Mackie takes the lead in the new season of sci-fi series Altered Carbon TAKESHI’S SLEEVES Altered Carbon is set several hundred years in a future where humans can transfer their minds into different bodies, called sleeves.

In the Netflix series, Takeshi Kovacs (played by Joel Kinnaman in season 1) is a soldier cryogenically frozen for nearly 300 years and awakened to investigate the apparent suicide of the world’s wealthiest man.

Season 1 ended with Takeshi learning that his long-lost lover is also alive.

“The idea is that in every season it’s a new Kovacs, and a new sleeve, on a new

planet, and a new mystery,” showrunner Alison Schapker told Polygon.

HARD KNOCKS Anthony Mackie (41) broke into movies with 8 Mile (2002) but his entry into the world of celebrity taught him that fame comes and goes – sometimes quickly.

During filming of Spike Lee’s She Hate Me (2004) he began to believe the people telling him he was going to be the next Denzel Washington.

Then the film bombed.

That “was humbling”. “But it informed the way I’ve

dealt with my career since: when you buy into celebrity, it can be taken away in an instant.”

THE HURT LOCKER In 2008, he co-starred in The Hurt Locker, which scored nine Oscar nominations and six wins. But there were no awards for him, leaving Anthony devastated.

“We try to protect ourselves and say, ‘I’m doing the work for the work’. But when that happened with Hurt Locker it hurt.”

FLIGHT OF THE FALCON Having always dreamt

of playing a superhero, Anthony unsuccessfully auditioned for a part in Iron Man 3, but the studio later cast him as Sam Wilson, aka Falcon, in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

“Growing up, I’d always loved Falcon because he was a comic-book hero who was black who didn’t have ‘black’ in the title,” he said.

Anthony will strap on the wings once again – and Captain America’s shield – in the upcoming Marvel series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

Altered Carbon season 2 streams on Netflix.

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The beautifully animated film was created in Cape Town by Triggerfish Animation Studios and co-directed by Daniel Snaddon, who also helmed Zog and Stick Man. Recommended for young and old.

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NOW ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO Oscar winner Jordan Peele’s new limited series is set in New York City in the 1970s and is loosely based on historical events.

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Eye of the beholder

Luyanda tries to keep the peace between her beautiful friend and the new girl in town who threatens to steal the limelight

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HE stood there, next to her friend, knowing that everyone was staring at her. She loved the attention and smiled a lot to show off her pearly-white teeth. She had a lightbrown skin, thick brown hair and piercing brown eyes. She was beautiful and she knew it.

She also knew other girls prayed they could have a waist as small as hers and sun-kissed skin that always glowed, just like hers. They wanted her walk and her talk – she had it all.

Or she did, until a new girl came to town and changed all that.

“Mabatho, what are your plans today?

I was thinking of going to the library to borrow a few books to read over the weekend. Do you want to come along?” asked her friend, Luyanda.

“Nope, I’ll pass. I have to go to the salon to do my hair,” Mabatho replied.

“Do your hair? But your hair looks

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great. And you went to the salon two days ago. Please come with me.”

“No, you don’t understand. I’m the most beautiful girl in this town, and so when I go outside everyone’s eyes turn to look at me. This means I always have to look my best. I don’t blame you for not understanding. I don’t mean to be rude, but you know I’m the one who always gets the attention. And this beauty needs to be nurtured. You’ll have to go alone, Luyanda. I need to do my hair today.”

Mabatho could be obnoxious sometimes for sure, but things reached a peak when the local council announced there would be a beauty pageant the following month.

All the young girls were so excited, and they wanted to enter the competition.

Naturally, Mabatho couldn’t resist breaking their hearts and crushing any hopes they may have harboured about becoming Miss Newtown.

“If I were you, I wouldn’t even bother entering this competition. It’s obvious

who’s going to win. Me – the most beautiful face in Newtown. Watch this space, girls,” she gloated, checking herself out in the mirror she always carried in her bag.

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HEN one day the rumours started to spread about a new girl who had come to live with her aunt. Her name was Thando. She was tall and slender, with beautiful round eyes and long lashes. Everyone was talking about her striking features.

As soon as the news reached Mabatho’s ears, she became desperate to meet this girl who’d come to steal her shine.

“You need to come up with a plan, Luyanda. I have to see this girl with my own eyes. Look at me, who can be more beautiful than this?”

Luyanda had no choice but to follow her friend’s instruction so she agreed to try to make friends with the new girl so she could then invite her to Mabatho’s home.

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When Mabatho finally got to meet her, her friend. “Well, if she wants a competi- most beautiful girl in this town. I can’t be she was immediately impressed and hor- tion, she’ll get one. I will beat her, fair and in third place, not even in second place!”

“Miss Bala, calm down and let the rified at the same time. “Who did your square. I’m the beauty of this town, and she can just go back to wherever she judge continue with the results please,” hair?” she gasped.

“I did it myself,” Thando replied. “Yours came from, while everyone bows down the competition organiser said, taking her arm and pulling her aside. to me, the queen of Newtown.” looks nice too.”

A wide smile spread across Thando’s Luyanda was at a loss – how was she Mabatho ignored the compliment.

“And how long will you be staying in going to handle the dangerous competi- face – she could smell victory.

“In second place, Thando Mutloatse,” tion between the two girls? The best way Newtown?”

“I don’t know. My aunt said if I settle was to be on hand in case anything bad another judge announced.

Everyone looked confused now – how nicely, I might move in with her perma- happened, she decided, and reluctantly she signed up for the competition so she could both of the town’s beauties be nently.” beaten? People were on their feet as the Panic rose in Mabatho’s chest. “Well I could keep an eye on them both.

The build up to the pageant was tough tension grew. You could hear a pin drop think you’ve overstayed your welcome in my home. Please leave before my mother – no one could decide which one of the as the third judge stepped up to the mitwo beauties would take the crown. Ma- crophone. returns.”

“And the winner and queen of NewThando was shocked but Luyanda batho and Thando got into the swing of knew her friend very well. She realised things and started playing to the crowds town is . . . Luyanda Shange.”

The audience went wild. Everyone was Mabatho’s biggest fear had just come to by competing with their clothing.

If Thando came out wearing blue jeans delighted that the crown had been given life. She’d always seen herself as the most beautiful girl and never imagined that and a white T-shirt, Mabatho wore the to a girl who never got any recognition but everyone knew was one day, someone might come along and snatch the ‘I don’t mean to be rude, but you know I’m beautiful – everyone but herself. The quiet, kind, carspotlight from her. the one who always gets the attention’ ing Luyanda who never in Mabatho’s mother came her wildest dreams could back from work looking tired and the last thing she needed was exact outfit with added accessories to have imagined herself as a beauty queen.

Mabatho was stunned. “My Luyanda is her daughter’s need to be constantly flat- give her look that little bit of extra flair.

Thando then took it up a notch and the winner? My best friend who comes tered.

“Am I the most beautiful girl in town, started rocking miniskirts and high to my house most days and who’s told heels, forcing Mabatho to steal money me a million times that I’m the most Mama?” she asked.

“Mabatho, how can you ask me that from her mom to buy something better beautiful girl in this town – she is Miss question? Of course you’re beautiful. But for herself. She felt bad but at least she’d Newtown? How did I not see this one why do you need me to compare you to be able to pay her back after she became coming? I mean, she didn’t even want to enter the competition.”

Miss Newtown. other kids out there?”

The event organiser turned to face Mabatho seemed satisfied. “Don’t worry, Mama. It’s just that I’ve entered a HE big day finally arrived and Mabatho and the astonished Thando beauty pageant. The competition is next everyone was excited. All the who stood next to her. “Maybe you’ll now week and I just wanted to be sure that girls had made a huge effort, realise that beauty can be perceived I’m going to take the crown. Since nowhich made the judges’ job differently.

“You both need to take your faces out body knows a child better than her very difficult. mother, I thought I’d ask you. Now you’ve The girls walked the stage of your mirrors and look around. You’ll confirmed I’m the most beautiful girl in like professionals. Even Luyanda was a see others are different but still beautiful.

“The truth is, everyone is beautiful. town, I’m certain I’m going to win.” success – she amazed so many people as And so once again Mabatho was ooz- she glided around in her high heels. This Those with big round eyes or smaller ing confidence and couldn’t wait to be was a girl who had worn sneakers her almond-shaped ones, with curly or straight hair, with dark or light skin, with crowned Miss Newtown. entire life.

After much discussion, the judges thin or fuller body shapes.

“All these different features are what SAW the poster for the beauty pag- finalised the results and were ready to eant the other day. I’ve always wanted announce the winners. Both Mabatho make a person uniquely beautiful. Sureto try modelling. Do you think I and Thando looked edgy, the stress be- ly you know beauty is in the eye of the beholder? should enter this competition?” Than- ginning to show on their faces.

“Today, Luyanda was judged the most “In third place, Mabatho Bala,” a judge do asked Luyanda. beautiful girl in this town and it’s time “Er, I’m not sure. I don’t know about declared.

“What? No way!” she objected. “I’m the you took your place behind her.” these things, really. It will probably be boring,” Luyanda mumbled as she thought about what Mabatho would say.

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NOW YOU KNOW

Experts say that IQ (how “smart” you are) contributes to only about 20% of the factors that determine success in life. The other 80% depends on your emotional intelligence.

Emotional

intelligence Learning to identify and understand emotions plays an important role in leading a happy life

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HE term emotional intelligence – also called emotional quotient or EQ – might sound complicated but it’s something anyone can develop. It has nothing to do with how you smart you are – referred to as your intelligence quotient or IQ – or how many facts you know. In short, EQ is a person’s ability to recognise and manage their emotions. Let’s dive in.

WHAT ARE EMOTIONS? An emotion is an inner realisation or feeling of, for example, joy, anger, fear or sadness. It can either occur spontaneously (without a clear reason) or can be caused by a certain situation. Our emotions often influence our actions or reactions.

Another way to describe emotion is as a

mental state brought about by the brain’s reaction to emotional stimuli.

Humans start experiencing emotions practically at birth. Babies and young children feel and show their emotions, but often don’t yet have the ability to describe what they’re feeling and why. As you get older, you learn how to express and manage your emotions.

HISTORY OF THE TERM Emotional intelligence/quotient (EQ) is a fairly new term. It was created in 1990 by American psychologists John D Mayer and Peter Salovey. They defined EQ as: The ability to monitor your own and others’ feelings and emotions The ability to discriminate among emotions The ability to use this information to guide your thinking and action.

Emotions are feelings that enrich our lives and our awareness of the world.

WHAT IS EQ?

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Developing emotional intelligence can help you understand and relate to others better.

Humans experience emotions practically from birth, even before we’re able to express those emotions in language.

An easy way to remember EQ is to divide it into two parts: emotion and knowledge (intelligence). So in short, EQ is having knowledge about your emotions.

EQ is the ability to identify, understand and then manage or monitor the various emotions you experience. Knowledge of your own and others’ emotions allows you to guide your thoughts and be in control of your actions.

The more knowledge you have of your emotions and the better you can manage them, the higher your EQ. But it also goes further than just knowing which emotions you have. EQ includes how you communicate your emotions to others.

We can’t always just be happy. Of course there are times we feel sad or angry, but EQ lets us communicate these emotions to others in a clear and respectful way. That’s why it’s important to learn to identify your emotions and to know where they come from.

Psychologists who work in the area of EQ say it’s also the ability to have empathy with other people’s emotions. It enables you to understand what another person is going through and connect with them on an emotional level.

To summarise: EQ can be described as the ability to identify, control or monitor your emotions and express these emotions in a socially acceptable way.

THE NATURE OF EMOTIONS Our emotions have three basic characteristics:

IN THE CLASSROOM Children with high emotional intelligence tend to be more confident.

Life skills

Maintaining healthy relationships with friends and interacting with others in a respectful way is a sign of emotional intelligence. It’s important to learn from a young age how to talk about your feelings. When emotions are suppressed for a long time, they can have a negative impact on your health.

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Emotions come and go During the course of a day we all experience various emotions. Some last a few seconds and others last longer and affect your mood either negatively or positively. Positive emotions include excitement, happiness and enjoyment. These emotions usually don’t last very long.

Emotions can vary in intensity The intensity (how strong or weak) of the emotion depends on the person and the situation. It might be tough to imagine, but it’s also healthy to experience “negative” emotions. Sadness, regret, frustration and disappointment aren’t enjoyable but they’re normal. These emotions can help us improve undesirable situations.

Unhealthy emotional conditions such as depression, anxiety, rage, jealousy and guilt can be disproportionately intense and lasting. These emotions, if they’re too intense and last too long, can have a negative impact on your behaviour, your ability to deal with life’s challenges, and even your physical health.

There isn’t really such a thing as a good or bad emotion, but there are healthy and unhealthy ways of reacting to your emotions and expressing them. For example, if you feel hurt by someone, try to explain it to them in a calm manner instead of just yelling at them or insulting them.

Managing your emotions means learning to show and communicate your feelings in an acceptable, respectful and effective way.

EQ CHARACTERISTICS Research has shown that high emotional intelligence in children and young people can help improve their relationships, performance at school and general

attitude to life. The following are characteristics of someone with high emotional intelligence.

Little to no conflict with classmates, parents and teachers, and tends to be popular among their friends.

Fewer behavioural problems at school and at home.

Doesn’t easily give in to peer pressure.

Can make their own decisions.

Is more likely to learn from mistakes rather than feeling sorry for themselves.

shouldn’t control your behaviour.

Don’t suppress or ignore emotions. Become aware of what you’re feeling. Ask yourself why you feel that way and if there’s anything you can do about it.

It’s important to put your emotions into perspective because it could be someone else’s emotions having an impact on you. If you realise that, you can adapt your behaviour.

DEVELOP YOUR EQ We’re all capable of growing and developing our emotional intelligence. It’s something you can work on daily.

Parents and grownups play an important part, so ask the adults in your life to help you with it.

As a start, ask yourself two questions.

What emotion am I experiencing? When do I experience this particular emotion?

But that’s only the start. Here are more practical tips.

Make emotional intelligence part of your daily life. Chat to a teacher, parent or guardian about your feelings and why you experience them. It’s important to realise you’re allowed to experience various emotions but that they

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Environments where you feel safe and loved can have a positive impact on your emotional intelligence.

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THE GUARDIAN

In the second part in our series on well-known ancient structures, we get to know more about the Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt

HEAD & HEADDRESS The head wears a pharaoh’s headdress.

A reddish stain on the head indicates the Sphinx may have been painted and used to be colourful.

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HE Great Sphinx is a gigantic statue of a mythical creature made of limestone.

It’s found on the western bank of the Nile River, across the river from Cairo, Egypt’s capital city, and is the largest statue in the world to be carved out of a single stone.

20,2m high (about 11 adults)

WHAT’S A SPHINX?

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It’s a mythological figure (dating from ancient religions) in Ancient Greece and Egypt. It has the body of a lion and the face of a human. Egyptian sphinxes usually have the face of a pharaoh (king). Sphinxes were seen as the guardians of temples and graves.

MAKING THE GREAT SPHINX

19,3m wide at the haunches

SIZE

73,5m long It weighs an estimated 20 000 tons (about 3 000 elephants).

It was made around 4 500 years ago and the face is thought to resemble that of Pharaoh Khafre, the ruler at the time.

It’s thought to have been built as a guardian of Khafre’s pyramid (tomb) and as a tribute to the sun god, Ra.

PAWS Each of the Sphinx’s forearms is 15m long – the length of a bus.

OLD SPHINX TEMPLE It was built with stone blocks cut from the Sphinx enclosure.

Some of these blocks weigh up to 200 tons.

There are signs the temple was never finished – only ruins remain.

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MISSING NOSE The nose was probably worn away by erosion but it’s also possible that someone cut or shot it off sometime between the third and 10th century AD. Who would’ve done that?

Theories about who may have removed the nose include Napoleon’s soldiers during a 1798 military campaign in Egypt.

Another theory is that an enraged Muhammad Sa’im al-Dahr, a Sufi Muslim, destroyed it because Egyptians worshipped the Sphinx. The statue used to have a beard but it fell off.

BODY

PYRAMID OF KHAFRE

The body resembles a lion and has a stone tail that’s curled around the righthind haunch.

The tip of the pyramid is lighter in colour than the rest because it still has the original limestone finish.

NEW SPHINX TEMPLE

THE SPHINX & THE SUN THE DREAM STELE The Dream Stele of Pharaoh Thutmose IV was erected much later between the Sphinx’s front paws. A stele is a vertical rock erected as a monument. It’s usually inscribed with text and decorations, much like a tombstone.

The story behind the stele In Thutmose IV’s Dream Stele he speaks of a dream he had when he was a young prince. In the dream, the Sphinx promised him he’d become pharaoh if he removed the sand that had already begun to cover the Sphinx’s bottom half. Thutmose immediately did so (in around 1400BC). After becoming pharaoh, he erected the stele to commemorate this event.

RISING SUN The Sphinx faces east, the direction of the rising sun. The Ancient Egyptians worshipped the sun in the embodiment of the sun god, Ra. The lion was a royal symbol associated with the sun and the horizon.

About 1 000 years after the Sphinx was made, Pharaoh Amenhotep II (1570-1544 BC) constructed a “new” temple right next to it.

PYRAMID OF KHAFRE

PYRAMID OF KHUFU

SUMMER SOLSTICE If you stand in front of the Sphinx on the summer solstice (the longest day of the year) in the northern hemisphere, the sun will set directly between the pyramids of Khafre and Khufu (Khafre’s father).

The image resembles the hieroglyph “akhet”, which symbolises the cycle of life and rebirth.

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ABOVE: Edinho claims his father, Pelé (RIGHT), is struggling physically and mentally. But, the football legend insists that there’s nothing to worry about.

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T’S not for nothing that he’s known as one of the greatest footballers the world has ever seen. At 17 he scored his first World Cup victory and soon after he was breaking record after record, and eventually named athlete of the century by the International Olympic Committee in 1999.

But time has taken its toll on Pelé. Now 79, the frail Brazilian is almost unrecognisable as soccer’s former fleet-footed superstar striker.

He’s a recluse mired deep in depression who can’t walk without help and refuses to leave his home, if his son is to be believed.

Pelé suffered complications after a hip surgery and never properly regained his mobility, his son, Edinho (49), told Brazil’s Globo Esporte.

“He is quite fragile,” Edinho said. “He underwent a hip replacement and did not have adequate, ideal rehabilitation.

So he has this mobility problem, which has caused a kind of depression.”

Pelé won three World Cups for Brazil during his star-studded 19-year career.

“Imagine, he is the king, he was always such an imposing figure, and today he can no longer walk properly,” his son said.

But the football icon has been quick to point out that he is anything but depressed. “I am good,” Pelé said in response to Edinho’s claims. “I continue to accept my physical limitations in the best possible way, but I intend to keep the ball rolling. I have good days and bad days. That is normal for people of my age.

I am not afraid. I am determined, confident in what I do.”

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KEEPING THE BALL ROLLING His son claims he’s depressed, but the world’s greatest footballer Pelé says his health woes are normal for his age COMPILED BY DENNIS CAVERNELIS

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IS physical decline has been gradual. In Russia, at the 2018 World Cup, the soccer icon was spotted in a wheelchair, and later using a walking frame.

Pelé underwent hip replacement surgery in 2012. Edinho argued with his father because he didn’t go for the required physiotherapy after his op.

Brazil’s all-time leading scorer needed another operation in 2015 for back surgery to decompress a nerve in his spine, and had to go back under the knife again the following year for what was described as a “small reparatory procedure” to his hip replacement.

Pelé has also received treatment for kidney problems, and has undergone prostate surgery in recent years.

Leaving football affected him mentally,

he admitted. Speaking about his final years as a professional footballer with New York Cosmos, he said, “For three or four years after I finished with New York [Cosmos], I was quite depressed. But I tried to play in exhibition games and charity games, just to stay involved a little bit. It was hard because football had always been my life.”

His accomplishments are the stuff of legend – aged 17 he was the youngest scorer in a World Cup final in 1958; he has three World Cup winner’s medals; and scored 1 281 goals in 1 363 matches.

In a moving letter Pelé – whose parents named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, after American inventor Thomas Edison – penned to his younger self, written in 2016, he described the joy of winning the 1958 World Cup. “At the end of the ’58 final, you will pass

‘I continue to accept my physical limitations in the best possible way’

out and fall to the ground. Even today, this is a moment that is difficult to explain. The emotion is simply too much for your body. When your teammates wake you up, you will cry. You always cry, Edson, even later in life. You are an emotional person who cries easily.”

He describes a unique footballing moment in 1968, in Colombia, when his side, Santos, played the Colombian All Stars. “Your teammate Coutinho and a Colombian player start to fight. Many players will run over to try to stop the fight. When things have calmed down, the referee will give you the red card.

“You will tell him, ‘No, no, I did not fight. I tried to help’. But still, the referee forces you off the field. He thinks you did it because you look similar to Coutinho.”

He was called back to the pitch by his coach. “This is the first and only time in your life that you will see something like this. The Colombian crowd has seen the mistake. They are chanting for Pelé to come back. The referee who makes the mistake is substituted with a new referee.

Never in football do they take the referee out and let the player return to the pitch.

You see, the crowd has such a passion for the beautiful game. They don’t care that you are the opponent.

“This moment shows you how much you mean to the people. Do you see?

“God has given you a brilliant life.”

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T’S clear Pelé and his son aren’t on the best of terms and Edinho’s journey through life couldn’t be further from his father’s.

Pelé shared an unusually intimate thought in a 1970 interview, saying

that he was “worried about his [unborn son’s] future life”. Was it a premonition?

As a young man, Edson Cholbi Nascimento had several run-ins with the law.

He was goalkeeper for clubs, including his dad’s side Santos as well as Portuguesa Santista, São Caetano and Ponte Preta, until he retired in 1999, at age 29.

Edinho was convicted of manslaughter when a motorcyclist was killed in an illegal street race, after being hit by a car in which he was a passenger. That conviction was overturned.

In 2005, he was convicted on drug-trafficking charges, and spent a few days in jail before going into rehab.

In 2014, he was given a 33-year prison sentence for money laundering, which was reduced to 12 years on appeal.

Pelé in action during the World Cup semi-final match against France in Stockholm, Sweden in 1958.

In September last year he was allowed to serve the remainder of his sentence at home as a reward for good behaviour.

Edinho is now a technical and development coordinator for Santos’ youth teams.

It can’t have been easy following in his dad’s footsteps – although retired, Pelé has been active.

He was appointed as a United Nations ambassador for ecology and the environment in 1992 and appointed a Unesco goodwill ambassador.

He composed soundtracks, wrote poetry and recorded with world-famous musicians, including Brazilian musician Gilberto Gil. He starred opposite Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone in the 1981 film Escape to Victory, and penned a novel, The World Cup Murder, in 1988, as well as two biographies and books about the history of football.

He launched the Pelé Foundation in 2018, to empower poor children and even went into politics as Brazil’s extraordinary minister for sport between 1995 and 2001.

Pelé’s attempts to clean up corruption were met with resistance. However, in 1998 he managed introduce “Pelé’s Law”, which gave players greatly increased power over their own contracts.

“Sometimes I feel very sorry about my country,” he says. “I have done my best, for years, to help get Brazil into better shape. But still, you see maladministration and still you see poverty. This shakes me.

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Pelé first started using a wheelchair after a hip surgery in 2012. He now needs assistance and walking aids (LEFT) to get around. He jokes that his walker is his “new soccer shoes”.

A NEW LIFE WITH THE CIRCUS They grew up on the streets – then Trompie and Ree found their purpose under the big top

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WO boys aimlessly wander the streets of Cape Town.

By day they beg for food and get themselves into all kinds of trouble, and at night they sleep on a pavement because there’s nowhere else to go.

Their future seems totally hopeless.

But then one day, out of the blue, they’re given a chance to escape their desperate circumstances – and they grab it with both hands. Next thing they’re jetting around the world as the stars of a travelling circus, performing for the likes of former US president Barack Obama and tennis ace Roger Federer.

Jacobus “Trompie” Claassen (27) and Phelelani “Ree” Ndakrokra (25) are living proof that lucky breaks do happen. Joining the world-renowned Zip Zap Circus, a non-profit organisation that helps disadvantaged kids find purpose in life through big-top disciplines, turned their lives around and they’ve traded the streets for a flat in Cape Town which they share.

When we meet them at the Zip Zap Dome they’re preparing to perform before thousands at The Match in Africa, the highly anticipated charity exhibition match between Federer and Rafael Nadal in Cape Town.

“I met Federer in 2017 at his Match for Africa in Switzerland,” says Trompie, the more chatty of the two. “I didn’t really know who he was then so I wasn’t starstruck. I shook his hand about four times. He’s a cool dude.”

In the run-up to this year’s performance they practised for up to 15 hours a day to perfect their routine, but the “brothers” – as they refer to themselves – don’t seem to mind.

“I look at the hard times I’ve been through and now I’m doing a great thing with my life,” Trompie says. “I came to Zip Zap and wow, I saw the dream here.”

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ROMPIE grew up in Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats with his paternal grandmother, but when she died he moved to Paarl in the Western Cape to be with his father, Willem.

Things were tough at home. Money was scarce and there was domestic violence. So around the age of 10 he decided he’d be better off living on the streets.

“My friend’s nephew told me how nice it was because you get everything for free. You just have to put out your hands.”

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NEWS For a while it was everything Trompie expected. He found that people pitied him because he was so young. But as he grew older the handouts dried up and he started abusing drugs.

One day, by chance, he crossed paths with a good Samaritan he knows only as Amy. “She was from the United States and was kind of like a social worker, friend and mother all in one.”

Amy invited Trompie and his friend to her home where she fed them before dropping them on the streets again. After that she stayed in touch and in 2007, when Trompie decided he wanted a fresh start, she took him to the Cape Town Multi Service Centre, a shelter that aims to get children off the streets.

He was able to go to school and sleep with a roof over his head for the first time in years.

At the shelter children are given the chance to be part of Zip Zap’s Second Chance programme, which helps vulnerable youngsters develop their talents.

Trompie chose the circus – and he’s never looked back. After matriculating in 2011 he became a full-time performer. As the circus’ resident clown, he uses his craft to share his story.

“Instead of me holding a microphone and explaining to people what happened, they can see me live on stage showing my story through my body language,” he says.

He counts performing for former US president Barack Obama at the White House in 2015 as one of the highlights of his career. “I wanted to shake his hand but security was tight,” he says.

Trompie is still in touch with Amy. “She’s so proud of me.”

Now that he’s earning a salary he sends money to his sisters, Annellise (21) and Dora (18), whenever he can. He says they’re delighted with their big brother’s achievements.

“You make your own choices in life,” he says. “You can choose to stay on the streets forever or you can decide to step out of that life.”

Unlike Trompie, Ree didn’t land on the streets by choice. Born into a homeless family, he spent his childhood wandering Cape Town’s city centre with his mother, brother and sister. He describes his life

Phelelani “Ree” Ndakrokra (TOP) and Jacobus “Trompie” Claassen (ABOVE) performed at Roger Federer’s recent Match in Africa in Cape Town. They joined the Zip Zap Circus after spending their childhoods living on the streets.

before joining the circus as “hell”.

“But it taught me a lot and made me the strong person I am today,” he adds.

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EE – it’s short for Remember, the name his mother, Linda, gave him – is thoughtful as he recounts his story.

He always knew a life on the streets wasn’t for him. At age nine, he begged his mom to allow him to

move to a shelter but she refused.

“She was too protective,” he says. “She didn’t want to lose any of her children.” Ree yearned to go to school, own a pair of shoes and live a normal life.

“You see a lot of bad things on the streets that kids aren’t supposed to see. Sometimes you even get involved in those things. But by the grace of God I survived.”

At around the age of 16 he finally persuaded his mom to allow him to move to a shelter in Salt River. Although Linda chose to remain on the streets, she visited him regularly.

Shortly after moving into the shelter, Ree was offered the opportunity to join Zip Zap and was hooked from the get-go.

“I was amazed to see guys juggling and riding the bicycle with one wheel,” he recalls.

Now, a decade on, Ree specialises in acrobatics, comedy and aerial skills. “Sometimes when I’m performing I don’t even feel myself doing it,” he says. “It’s like part of me stays backstage and my soul goes out to perform.”

The circus has taught him to be assertive.

“I used to be shy,” Ree says. “I always sat by myself and wouldn’t communicate with anyone. Zip Zap has allowed me to break that wall.”

He remembers how, during his first tour with the circus in 2012, to France, his nerves almost got the better of him.

“My hands were sweating. I was still new so I didn’t know much.”

But when he stepped on stage his fears quickly subsided and he fed off the crowd’s energy.

Ree says he knew from that moment he was born to be a performer.

“I love entertaining people,” he says, adding that he always prays before going on stage.

He desperately misses his mother, who died last year at the age of 54.

“She showed me the right way. Without her I wouldn’t have been here today.

She played a big role in my life.”

And she taught him a lesson he’ll never forget.

“She gave me the English name Remember so that I’d always remember where I come from,” he says. “I know she’s looking down on me with pride.” www.drum.co.za 27 FEBRUARY 2020

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THE WORLD’S FACTORY SHUTS DOWN As China struggles to contain the highly infectious coronavirus, experts unpack the human and economic cost

BY KIM ARENDSE

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HERE’S the old saying that when China sneezes the world catches a cold. But these days the sneeze is rather serious – and the cold almost crippling in more ways than one.

Thanks to the deadly coronavirus, image after image of Chinese cities being beamed around the globe look as if they’ve come from an apocalypse movie.

Streets and transport systems, usually packed and bustling with about 60 million people, are eerily empty and quiet.

Factories, shops, schools, restaurants and theme parks have been shut down.

And all over the world’s most populous nation citizens are hunkering down in their homes – many forced to do so by the authoritarian Chinese government.

Hubei, a landlocked province in central China – once a crowded hub of activity with connections to every part of the globe – is now the quarantined epicentre of the coronavirus, officially named COVID-19.

At the time of going to print, 1 775 people have died, with four deaths outside mainland China – one each in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan and Taiwan.

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increased interest rates and unemployment,” says Dawie Roodt, chief economist at the Efficient Group.

Tourism, the import of manufactured goods and the export of raw materials will take an immediate knock – and the effects could last for months, according to experts.

“South Africa exports a lot of minerals AFRICA FEELS THE PAIN Practically every economy in the world to China – iron ore, coal, platinum, etc. has felt the effects of the coronavirus and China’s demand for these depends thanks to China’s large role in business. on the health of the Chinese economy,” says Tony Leiman, an associate professor South Africa is no exception.

“China’s economy is a global behe- at the University of Cape Town’s School of Economics. moth,” Eswar Prasad, “ S o th e re a re an economics pro‘A shock to China’s many individual fessor at New York’s Cornell University, growth will have major sectors that could b e p a r t i c u l a rly told Time magazine. reverberations across affected. As an ex“A shock to China’s ample, during the growth will have mathe world’ Severe Acute Resjor reverberations piratory Syndrome across the world.”

China is Africa’s biggest trade partner, (Sars) outbreak (which originated in Chiwith about 10 000 Chinese firms on the na in 2002), people in China stopped eating out and as a result our exports of rock continent.

“South Africa is already seeing impact lobster fell sharply.

“We also import a lot of finished goods in terms of global financial markets and depending on the severity and longevity from China. If clothing manufacturers in of the virus spread, the rand can contin- Wuhan have to hold back production, for ue to weaken, which will affect our eco- example, and their exports to SA fall, lonomic growth and lead to problems like cal producers may have to pick up some virus and it’s spread to at least 28 other countries.

Although it hasn’t yet spread widely outside China, many are feeling the effects of this serious outbreak.

Experts unpack what this means for China and the world.

AFRICA’S FIRST INFECTION On 14 February, a case of a person infected with the coronavirus was confirmed in Egypt.

The patient is not Egyptian, the health ministry said in a statement, and didn’t reveal their nationality, other than to say they are monitoring the “stable” patient who was quarantined in hospital.

Earlier in February, 301 Egyptians were evacuated from Wuhan and remained in quarantine in Egypt for 14 days.

Egypt’s health minister, Hala Zayed (ABOVE), was severely criticised as AlNujaila Central Hospital took in the Egyptian evacuees from China.

Al-Nujaila is a farming and fishing community, about 400km from Cairo. The hospital is in a residential area and Zayed reportedly planned the hospitalisation without consulting local citizens while doctors agreed to work at the hospital without being told about possible infections, according to the Middle East Monitor.

of the slack,” he adds.

The rest of the continent will also feel the effects.

Angola, for example, exports 60% of its goods to China. Other affected exports include agricultural exports like Namibian beef, Rwandan coffee, Kenyan tea and South African wine and citrus.

Global economic think-tank Overseas Development Institute (ODI) predicts sub-Saharan Africa stands to lose up to $4 billion (R60bn) worth of exports “even without contracting a single case of coronavirus . . . even if reductions of 10-20% in global oil, copper and coffee prices only last a few months”.

country and its capital, Beijing, is the largest trader of merchandise in the world. In short, the coronavirus is far more catastrophic than Sars.

The doors of some 2 000 Starbucks outlets and hundreds of McDonald’s branches remain shut. Yum Brands, parent company for major fast food brands, including Pizza Hut and KFC, says customer traffic in China is down about 50% at their restaurants still in operation.

The world’s fifth-largest carmaker, Hyundai, closed its car factories in South Korea as it ran out of components made

GLOBAL GIANTS ARE NERVOUS When 800 people across the globe died from Sars, which started in China, in 2002 it cut the country’s gross domestic product by 1,1%.

Now it’s a different ball game: China was then the sixth largest economy in the world, with a 5% share of the global economy.

These days they’re the second largest, worth about $15 trillion (R225tn) and a hefty share of 16%.

The country is a major trading partner for the world’s largest economies. It imports more crude oil than any other

People living in China are not only having to cope with the fear of infection – living conditions have been terrible.

The experience is like being “stuck in a bad dream”, a Somalian living in Wuhan told the New York Times via a telephone interview. He, like many others, spends up to 20 hours a day confined to his apartment, under unofficial “house arrest”.

In some Hubei cities, government-issued passes allow citizens to leave their homes only every two or three days to get basic necessities.

But stores have been battling to replenish

in China.

Nissan also closed one of its large factories in Japan for the same reason and electronics giant Foxconn, a supplier to Apple, halted their manufacturing operations.

A long standstill could interrupt supply chains in various industries.

“International companies would no longer get the parts they need and would have to find other suppliers or shut down production,” says Klaus-Jürgen Gern from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.

A LIVING NIGHTMARE stocks – transport of goods into the entire area has been shut down in an attempt to control the spread of the virus.

Meanwhile, hazmat-wearing technicians have stopped people in the streets and in one instance, were seen pulling resistant residents out of their homes to screen for the highly contagious infection.

Break a quarantine breach and it could result in a six-month stint in jail.

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in 2004.

Joseph Shabalala’s family remember the legendary musician who took Zulu choral music to great heights BY ZAMA NTEYI

HIS LEGACY WILL LIVE ON

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ONG before Trevor Noah, Charlize Theron and the stars of Tsotsi were even close to being known worldwide, he was putting Mzansi on the global map.

His magnetic presence, charming personality and unique brand of Zulu choral music helped him to turn Ladysmith Black Mambazo into a household name as far back as the 1980s.

No surprise then that tributes poured in from London to Los Angeles, from Namibia to New York. And, of course, from all his local fans who adored this national treasure.

Even on his deathbed Joseph Shabalala never stopped singing, his family tells DRUM. He died, aged 78, surrounded by his loved ones. His final moments were with his wife Thoko Shabalala, his eldest son Nkosinathi Shabalala and his siblings.

“My brother is at perfect peace,” his younger sister, Nomusa Mkhabela (58), says.

The family got together on Christmas Day at her house and they all spent time with him. “At that time he’d become seriously ill, and he’d lost his speech.

However, he’d sing – even on his deathbed,” she says.

Jabulile Nyembe (63), another sister, was also at his bedside. “I wish I could turn back the clock, but I know he’s finally in a peaceful place.”

Nkosinathi (59), a school principal in Clermont, Durban, says his father was ill for some time.

“He had prepared us for this day,” he says.

“I say this because he’d already chosen his tombstone and the gravesite where he wanted to be buried. He had made it clear that he wanted to be buried in Ladysmith.”

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OSEPH loved his family dearly, even if his work often kept him far from home, Nkosinathi says.

“His music took him away but his heart was always with us. The greatest gift he ever gave us was the gift of music. He knew no other life except music. He lived and breathed music.

“Through his music he comforted us.

In the times of pain and sadness he encouraged us to sing. He believed music takes away the pain.”

Nkosinathi became a teacher because it had been Joseph’s dream to become one.

“He knew I loved music too, and we started another group called Junior Mambazo. This is also where he auditioned for main group members. His vision was to build a strong legacy for the Shabalala family.

“He made it clear that we must keep his legacy alive. When he retired, I was a bit worried that the group might not be as strong as it had been, but over the years the group has proven to be even stronger. I have no doubt his legacy will live forever.”

Joseph loved the simple life, recalls Babuyile Shabalala (33), his eldest grandchild.

“He was a simple man, he loved his culture and he was very spiritual and down-

The legendary musician with his beloved wife, Thoko. She was at his side when he passed away.

to-earth. He wasn’t interested in material things and he never saw himself as a celebrity. He was determined, disciplined and respectful. What I learnt from him was patience, love and peace. He was my biggest inspiration.”

Babuyile’s first encounter with music “was when I joined his mobile academy, but this was not enough for him.

He insisted that I study at a tertiary institution”.

The Ladysmith Black Mambazo Mobile Academy, founded in 2018, offers music workshops to groom young musicians and to preserve isicathamiya.

Now a third-year music student at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Babuyile says his grandfather wasn’t an academic but was a professor of music.

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N HIS heyday, he was travelling all over the world, rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous but in the last few years of his life Joseph spent most of his time in South Africa.

His health deteriorated after he had back surgery in 2013 and in 2014 he retired from Ladysmith Black Mambazo because of it, Thoko told DRUM in 2018 (A sound like no other, 18 January).

“He had a problem with his spinal cord, which affected his mobility. An operation was performed but didn’t work,” she explained. “He still enjoys travelling, reading and listening to gospel music but, due to his poor health, he spends most of his time at home.”

Bhekizizwe Joseph Siphatimandla Mxoveni Mshengu Bigboy Shabalala was the oldest of six children and took care of his family when his father died.

“As the elder brother, he quit school when he was 12 to look for a job,” Nomusa says. “He made sure we were never short of anything. He was very protective of us, he sacrificed everything for us.”

Joseph worked on farms and later took a job at a Durban factory. There he joined the group Highlanders before returning to Ladysmith and starting The Black Ones, which later became Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Joseph’s cousin Albert Mazibuko (71), the oldest Ladysmith Black Mambazo member, told DRUM in 2018 that he will never forget the day Mshengu (Joseph’s clan name) changed his life.

“Mshengu told me about his dream of improving isicathamiya music. I had no idea what isicathamiya was but he was willing to teach me.

“He told me we need to compose unique, empowering songs. I can still remember that day we composed, wrote and performed Inkosi Yamakhosi and Buya Dudu Wam. We were not even aware that we were making history. To him, music is a calling not just a job.”

LEFT: Joseph and Paul Simon in 2007 in Washington, DC. ABOVE: With singer Shakira at the final of the 2010 Soccer World Cup, where they both performed.

Joseph Shabalala started Ladysmith Black Mambazo with his family in 1960. The name had meaning: Ladysmith represented their hometown; Black was for the black oxen that were the strongest on the farm; and Mambazo, from the isiZulu word for axe, representing their ambition to cut down the competition.

They landed a recording deal after a radio performance in 1970, and released Africa’s first gold-selling album, Amabutho, in 1973.

Global fame came when they collaborated with American singer Paul Simon on his 1986 album Graceland. Homeless, which Joseph wrote with Paul, was based on the melody of a traditional Zulu wedding song and became a worldwide hit.

The group toured the world with Paul, who produced their next three albums, including the Grammy-winning Shaka Zulu in 1987. Paul paid tribute to his old friend on social media. “Joseph Shabalala took Ladysmith Black Mambazo and brought their music all over the world. Imagine!

What a great accomplishment for a boy from Apartheid South Africa. I admired him for his music and his Godly spirit. People love Mambazo. I love Joseph. We had a great time [sic].”

Ladysmith Black Mambazo earned 17 Grammy nominations, and won five, most recently in 2017 for Shaka Zulu Revisited: 30th Anniversary Celebration. Joseph’s final gig with the group was at a 2014 memorial concert for Madiba. Four of his sons and one grandson are still in the group.

TAKING IT IN HER STRIDE Fitness guru Takkies Dinwiddy is juggling her career and family while finding her feet in a new country

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S A fitness instructor and choreographer, she has the luxury of being able to work anywhere in the world – so Takkies Dinwiddy was excited at the prospect of making her international mark. The Puma SA ambassador thought living abroad would help boost the brand.

Even so, she knew it wouldn’t be easy to relocate. Finding a home, getting to know the area and making new friends would be stressful enough without the extra pressure of being pregnant.

But she knew she needed to support her husband, Chris, who’d been offered a job in London.

I t ’s b e e n t h r e e months since Takkies, Chris and their daughter Sana (2) left Mzansi – and they’re still adjusting to t h e i r new life. “ It ’s cold and grey here. I can’t believe I miss summer,” she tells us.

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“I miss my daily routine and self-care hot spots. I’m so picky with my hair, face and nails so I must start looking for new spots this side, but in the meantime I’m doing my own hair.

“Imagine! I took my braids out, treated my hair and learnt from YouTube how to plait rows.”

Moving has made her realise there’s no place like home. “I can’t just drive down the road to see my mother, brother or a friend. I must get used to the idea of just seeing them via video call.

“I feel as if I’ve left a huge part of me behind. I never understood why people struggled with moving to a new place until I went through it myself.”

One of the toughest parts was saying goodbye to their nanny, Judith Jani, who’d bonded with Sana and become part of the family.

“We don’t have the luxury of having a cleaner or nanny to help us full-day.

I have to adjust to doing things by myself until we find people we trust or, alternatively, put Sana in school.”

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HE’S dealing with a lot of change but Takkies is taking it all in her stride.

When she was pregnant with her firstborn, she inspired women by posting videos of her dancing and rocking in heels throughout her pregnancy. Her exercise routine included squats and boxing.

“And I jogged a little.”

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ABOVE LEFT: Takkies Dinwiddy, hubby Chris and little Sana spent a chilly Christmas in London.

ABOVE RIGHT: The family are still settling into life in England. RIGHT: Takkies, who’s pregnant again, shows off her baby bump. She says she’s excited about the changes in her body.

But things are different with her second pregnancy.

“It was tough in the beginning,” Takkies says. “I was in and out of hospital and I was put on bed rest. I struggled with the idea of not being active, but I did what I had to for the baby to be okay.

“My first trimester was frightening and I didn’t have my usual doctor.

I had it easy with my first pregnancy.

This baby is already showing me what a strong personality it has.”

Takkies (29) is also getting used to her body going through unusual changes. She’s sprouting hair everywhere and craves certain foods, she says. “I mostly crave eggs. I find it so weird. I could eat eggs all day, every day.”

She’s had to learn to take things slowly but still works out and shares her fitness videos online.

“What’s been disappointing is that I’ve missed some work purely because I’m not in SA.” But she’s working hard at making her brand global. “I’m maximising my social media presence by being consistent on YouTube and I’ve just joined TikTok.” Last month Puma added her workout sessions to Pumatrac, an app that allows fitness fans to select a trainer from a list that includes Takkies and fellow Puma SA brand ambassador Shane Burnell.

“My dreams of globally inspiring and encouraging women to be their best self are coming true,” she says proudly.

“God is so good!”

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HE’S always felt strongly about empowering women – which is why she started Rocking in Heels, which offers a fun way for women to get fit and feel great about themselves by doing dance fitness in heels.

She’s still involved in the business but leaving her brainchild behind was

‘I feel as if I’ve left a huge part of me behind’ heart-breaking. Yet she knew she had to put her family first, she says.

In a video posted on social media, Chris said he had no choice but to accept an offer from his company to move so he could grow in his industry.

According to LinkedIn, he’s the global head of employer branding and social media recruitment at a multinational company.

He has his hands full with his new position, but Takkies says he makes time to help her around the house.

The pair, who’ve been married for two years, often serve couple goals on social media but, like any couple, have their ups and downs.

“We have a similar sense of humour, are good friends and live life at a similar pace,” Takkies says.

“It’s not sunshine and roses all the time though. Social media isn’t always real, so don’t use it as a benchmark for your own life.

“However, the best foundation you can have is a great, honest friendship.

That’s worked for us. We’re able to find humour in tough situations and laugh at ourselves when we’ve finished being dramatic.”

They live for their daughter. “If I wake up before Chris, I get Sana ready for breakfast. She’s usually up at 7 or 8am, depending.

“After breakfast I exercise and most of the time Sana just wants to play. If I don’t take her to the play centre, we like going for walks before lunch or we’ll just play in the house.”

Sana is a ball of energy and keeps her on her toes, Takkies says. She won’t say if she’s expecting a boy or girl, but either way she plans to raise the baby with the same principles she’s raising Sana.

“I’m teaching her to be kind and respectful to others. I cheer her on, I celebrate every little thing she does and show her as much love as possible.

I think it’s so important that kids feel a sense of belonging,” she says.

“I’m also teaching her self-love so no one can steer her in another direction through bullying. I teach her to be honest and I create a safe space for her to express how she feels.

“All these are important to teach kids, especially from a young age,” Takkies adds.

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OUT AND ABOUT

ABOVE and RIGHT: Scenes from Maduvha’s Nyarara video which show the pain she feels behind closed doors.

BOTTOM: The singer gets her makeup done before the shoot.

BY LESEGO MASOGA, NKOSAZANA NGWADLA & FULUFHELO RAMOTSATSI

HEALING MUSIC

IT’S been six years since she dropped an album – and now MADUVHA MADIMA is finally giving fans what they’ve been waiting for.

The actress and singer recently released a new track recorded in collaboration with her mentor, the late Zimbabwean music legend Oliver Mtukudzi. The two worked on the song before his death last year.

The track, Nyarara (which means “do not cry”), is more than just a song – it’s also the inspiration behind the Nyarara Foundation that Maduvha started last year.

“From the song Nyarara came Nyarara Foundation, which is dedicated to people living with depression and anxiety,” she tells DRUM. “I went through depression so this is very close to my heart.”

These picture give a behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated video for the track.

ABOVE: Maduvha in a scene with her music video husband. She says the video portrays the sad reality of how people hide their sorrows when they’re in public spaces but harbour so much inside.

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Davido goes platinum IT’S been a year since he last set foot in South Africa and so much has happened – not only has DAVIDO become a dad for the third time, his latest album has gone platinum.

The Nigerian superstar got the news while promoting his album A Good Time in Mzansi.

“It took two to three years to record,” he tells DRUM. “Some songs came to me in 2019, some back in 2016-17.

“I really wanted to make the album natural.

Nothing was stressed or forced. Every collaboration was just musicians coming together and making music.”

The rapper recently welcomed his third child, David Ifeanyi, with fiancé CHIOMA AVRIL ROWLAND. David is Davido’s first son – and judging by the singer’s social media pictures, he’s already smitten.

LEFT: Davido with his multi-platinum plaque, presented

by Sean Watson.

RIGHT: His first snap with his son, David Ifeanyi.

FAR RIGHT: With his fiancé Chioma Avril Rowland on a recent trip to Dubai for his brother’s wedding.

Baby bump alert!

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WE’RE counting down the days to the arrival of the newest celebrity babies!

Actresses ZOLA NOMBONA (27) and GABISILE TSHABALALA (29) both recently announced their pregnancies on Instagram. While this is Gabisile’s second baby, Zola is thrilled to experience pregnancy for the first time.

“Being pregnant is very scary and beautiful.

It’s such an honour. I thought I knew what love was, until it started growing inside me. I feel so blessed” she tells us.

“I can’t wait to smell my baby, oh my word!

I love how babies smell. With other people’s babies it’s a bit creepy because you can’t really smell them like that, but this one is mine.

I can smell them all I want – I made this life, hahahaha!”

While Zola isn’t experiencing any cravings, Gabisile says she can’t sleep without having Corn flakes, sour worms and malt. “The malt is a non-alcoholic beer I just can’t live without,” she says. “This child is weird because I haven’t touched alcohol in over five years, but he makes me crave red wine and stuff.”

Gabisile says her five-year-old daughter, Sanchia, can’t wait to be a big sister.

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‘Had a talk with my momma. Thank u mamma . . . 2 wrongs don’t make it right . . .’

SO SORRY, SNOOP SAYS AT THE ripe old age of 48, SNOOP DOGG really ought to know how to behave without his momma telling him what to do.

The rapper launched a furious, misogynistic and foul-mouthed tirade at journalist GAYLE KING, Oprah Winfrey’s BFF, after Gayle interviewed women’s basketball star LISA LESLIE and brought up the 2003 rape allegations faced by the late KOBE BRYANT. Snoop called Gayle “a dog-head b***h” and told her to beware “before we come get you”.

The journalist has been lying low and travelling with

bodyguards because of the death threats that followed the interview and Snoop’s posts.

He attributed his change of heart and manner to his mother in an Instagram post, saying, “Had a talk with my momma. Thank u mamma . . . 2 wrongs don’t make it right . . . time to heal … @gayleking Peace n love . . . Praying for u and your family as well as Vanessa [Bryant] and the kids [sic].”

Feels like too little, too late, Snoop.

Your mother clearly raised you to be better than this.

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MEGAN’S MUGSHOT

HOT Girl Summer superstar MEGAN THEE STALLION broke down the story of her brush with the law after a 2015 mugshot of her surfaced online.

The rapper, then 19, is seen with smeared makeup after she was arrested for allegedly assaulting her ex-bae. She explained in an Insta video that she’d found out he’d cheated on her and fathered a child with another woman. She wanted to cool off, but her ex was “pulling and pushing” her as she tried to leave, then smashed her phone.

A bystander called the cops, who arrived just in time to see Megan retaliating. That situation taught her a lot about relationships, she admitted.

“It was toxic. It was fun at the time, but it was very toxic.”

ONE-MAN telenovela JUSSIE SMOLLETT is back with an exciting new instalment in his never-ending fight for justice. Or perhaps just to salvage his reputation.

The former Empire star has been slapped with new criminal charges by a special prosecutor, for allegedly faking a hate crime – but Jussie has hit back by suing the city of Chicago for causing him “humiliation and extreme distress”.

Last January the actor claimed to have been assaulted in a hate crime attack, but he was charged with setting it up. The charges were dismissed until special prosecutor Dan Webb got on the case and charged him again.

Jussie is due back in court on 24 February.

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PROUD PARENTS LIL NAS X, who became the first openly gay rapper to be nominated in top categories at the Grammys, has praised DWYANE WADE and GABRIELLE UNION for their public and unconditional support of their transgender child, ZAYA (12).

“I think parental support is always great, especially in circumstances like this,” the Old Town Road hit-maker told TMZ. “My advice [to her] is to stay strong.”

In a video posted by Gabrielle, Zaya says, “What’s the point of being on this earth if you’re gonna try to be someone you’re not?”

Dwyane also has sons ZAIRE (18) and Xavier (6) from a previous relationship, and is raising his nephew, DAHVEON (19). He and Gabrielle are also parents to daughter Kaavia James (1).

Zaire showed his sister love with an Insta post that read, “If it means anything, just know there’s no love lost on this side.”

FOLLOWING in her father, grandfather and great-grandfather’s footsteps, SIMONE GARCIA JOHNSON, eldest daughter of DWAYNE JOHNSON, is officially a pro-wrestler.

Simone, who turned 18 last year, recently reported to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando to start training to be a WWE Superstar.

She’s the first fourth-generation wrestler to join WWE, wrote her proud papa on Instagram, in a congratulatory message.

“Carry our family name proudly, but your road will always be yours to create, earn & own. So proud.

Live your dream.

Let’s work.”

There’s no word yet when she’ll make her screen debut, but we’re looking forward to it.

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STAR LOOK NAOMI CAMPBELL in Marc Jacobs and a Frances Grey hat at the Marc Jacobs New York Fashion Week show.

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1 Chrissy Teigen in a blazer dress and Alevi Milano heels at the Quay x Chrissy launch in Hollywood.

2 Billy Porter stood out during London Fashion Week (LFW).

3 Nicki Minaj in a Marc Jacobs dress and Balmain boots during New York Fashion Week (NYFW).

4 Issa Rae in Michael Kors during NYFW. 5 Jourdan Dunn in Molly Goddard during LFW. 6 Sheila Atim in Roksanda during LFW.

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