In The Zone Vol 3 June 2020

The class of 2020 vs 1976 How do the teens of today match up with those of yesteryear

Are you coping? Mechanisms for coping with lockdown and stress

Local is lekker Take our South African music quiz

Strike me a drink The Unicorn invents a new drinking game

The Voice of the Valley CONTENTS June 2020

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Features 22 36 6 One beachhead at a time Something to smile about The Class of ‘20 vs ‘76 Ron Douglas looks at the les- Taking care of your lips this winter. We compare the youth of 2020 sons we can learn from D-Day. to the youth of 1976. 26 38 The Perfect 10 Click on the link on the left to Local is lekker quiz 14 At the 1976 Olympics Nadia visit our website. Test your knowledge of South Comăneci achieved something Are you coping? African music with our quiz. never done before - perfection. Judy Roberson looks at coping mechanisms in these uncertain 28 40 Strike me a drink and stressful times. Age means nothing The Unicorn invents a new Experience comes with age. drinking game. 16 No-one explain that to these You heard it first... 30 champions and record breakers. The new songs played on Zone The youth of today 44 Radio this May. The Two Grumpy Old Men wonder just how bright the The Great Curry Cook Off 20 youth of today are. What happens when an inexpe- Pirates of the beat - old school rienced person judges a curry Copying music is nothing new. 32 competition. They were doing it back in In The Zone food column 46 1976. Chef Tony Zola’s tips and a de- licious soup recipe. Did you know? 3 you about my house. It was originally built for a charming old man that used to From the live next door to me. He had the house built for his daughter. As I said, he was a really nice editor’s old man. But he did have a few desk flaws. First of all he was cheap. Bierman Straus So he hired the cheapest PUBLISHER o, from 1 June we move builders he could find. Sec- Hipe Media to Stage Three of our ondly, he decided to supervise Sunvalley lockdown. Already I get the building himself. The third EDITOR S problem, and a game changer in Matt Tennyson the feeling that plenty of people feel that life has now returned my opinion, was the fact that he to normal. Personally, I don’t was blind - as in 100% blind. ASSISTANT EDITOR think so. So you can just imagine how Courtney Taljaard the builders ripped him off. Bit May was a challenging month CONTRIBUTORS for me. I do two monthly mag- by bit we’ve been redoing the Gwyneth Bowman, Janine azines that I have to get out by house and fixing the mess the Cassidy, Sidney Dlamini, Ron the first of the month. However, builders caused. Douglas, Richard Griggs, I also do a quarterly magazine Last Monday morning the Promise Gumede, Stix Mkhize, that comes out in March, June, bedroom ceiling began to leak Ryan Murphy, Matt O’Brien, We are a family orientated Optometry practice, with September and December. That and a piece of it fell off. I spent Judy Roberson, Johnny Rodri- meant that this month I had to most of Monday cleaning up. professional staff looking after the person behind the gues, Matt Tennyson, John Ver- get three magazines out. Then on Friday morning at eyes. ster. Visit us at Sunvalley Mall or call us on 021 785 3141 Now if that was the end of it, 3.00 am the entire bedroom ceiling came down - on my all would be well. But no, life In The Zone is published on- head. You have no idea of how was determined to throw a few line every month. The articles Click on the above link to heavy a ceiling is until it falls more challenges at me. used in In The Zone are copyright- visit our Facebook page. on your head. It started with me having no ed and may not be used without So I spent most of Friday hot water. I had to get an elec- prior permission from the editor. trician out to remove the timer cleaning up, while suffering from concussion mind you. on the geyser. It had decided The views stated in this mag- Now I have to get the leak re- that I could only get hot water azine do not necessary reflect paired, put in a new ceiling and for about two minutes a day. the views of In The Zone, the new lights. All this while still Then the warming drawer on editor, the staff, Zone Radio, or trying to get three magazines the stove decided to pack up. It Hipe Media. stayed on the entire time. So I out on time. now had to get an electrician Talking about magazines, Hipe! out. after just two issues of In The P.O. Box 31216, Tokai, 7966 Then, walking out of my Zone we now have 40,000 read- South Africa. small office at home I tripped ers. Not too bad. Not too bad at over my own feet (hey, what all. email can I say - I’m Irish). I went [email protected] head first into the wall, as well Until next month. as twisting my knee badly. Back Issues And if all that was not bad To view any back issues of enough, the house decided to In The Zone, go to www.hipe. have a go at me. Now just to get co.za or click here. some perspective, let me tell Matt 5 Zone! cover story counterpart. from Pietermaritzburg in South Apartheid was removed from Africa. Ironically, we could the law books nearly three dec- have been one of the first coun- ades ago and since 1994 the tries in the world to get televi- Head-to-Head ANC, once the sworn enemy of sion. the 1976 ruling National Par- Television fell under the Class of ‘76 vs Class of ‘20 ty, head the government. Cyr- auspices of the South Afri- il Ramaphosa is currently the can Broadcasting Corpora- June 16 is Youth Day in South Africa and June is youth month. To celebrate this In The Zone president. tion (SABC). The only prob- has set out to capture a true comparison of how things were back in 1976 compared to Students can attend any lem being that the SABC was now. In The Zone presents the Class of 1976 and the Class of 2020. school, college or university controlled by the government. they wish, with no restrictions So you saw exactly what they based on skin colour. Howev- wanted you to see. News broad- ake a look at the average inated by the world-wide Cov- teachers had very little say in er, it is still the old case as to casts were one-sided, always teen around you today. id-19 pandemic. the curriculum and structure of whether they can afford it or showing the government in a Are they really any dif- The Political Scene education at the time. T not. good light. ferent to the teenagers of 1976? Back in 1976 the country was Many of the black youth fled Gone are the days when Programmes that captured As part of our Youth issue, In ruled by the National Party with South Africa to neighbour- young men are forced to serve the hearts of 1976 viewers in- The Zone decided to speak to BJ Vorster as president and PW ing African states, and a large in the military. The SADF is cluded The Brady Bunch, Rich both groups. Botha as his Minister of De- number of them joined MK now the SANDF (South African Man Poor Man, The Villag- Matt O’Brien and Sidney fence - and apartheid was in full (Mkontho we Sizwe - Spear of National Defence Force) and ers (a local production about a cluded hits such as Rocky, Taxi Dlamini were teens back in swing. the Nation), the armed wing of it consists of permanent force mining community), and Wil- Driver, Network, and All The 1976 while Gwyneth Bowman There were vast differences the ANC. members and a reserve force lem, another local Afrikaans President’s Men. At the Acad- and Promise Gumede are cur- between the white youth and The white youth, however, made up of volunteers. series, about a whimsical pri- emy Awards, One Flew Over rently 17 and in Grade 12. those of colour. Most amenities, had problems of their own. On It includes soldiers from the vate-eye. Television began at The Cuckoo’s Nest swept the including entertainment, rec- completing school, every white old SADF, MK, and APLA 6 pm and ended at midnight. boards. It won the Oscar for Making headlines reation and education facilities male was required to do one (Azania People’s Liberation Three hours of the broadcast best film, best actor (Jack Ni- The big news in January 1976 were reserved for whites - even year of compulsory military ser- Army – the armed wing of the would be in English, the other cholson), and best actress (Lou- was the launch of South Afri- though whites were the minor- vice. This was not a request, but PAC, and soldiers from the old three in Afrikaans. Broadcast ise Fletcher). ca’s first television service. ity. a law. Failure to comply would TBVC (Transkei, Bophuthat- did start earlier on a Saturday Another very popular form In March of that year the People of colour were forced result in a three year prison sen- swana, Venda and Ciskei) afternoon with Top Sport. of entertainment, especial- South African Defence Force to live in specially built are- tence. States. Today the youth are spoiled ly amongst the youth, was the withdrew from Angola, bring- as known as ‘townships’. The Many of them had taken part when it comes to choice. TV is drive-in cinema. ing Operation Savannah to an schools, recreational, entertain- in Operation Savannah, the Entertainment no longer a novelty, nor a lux- “Drive-in’s were the place to end. ment, and medical facilities South African Defence Force On 5 January 1976, a histor- ury. Basically every home in go,” says Matt. “Every guy that In May Eskom announced were few and far between, and (SADF) involvement in the An- ical event took place in South South Africa has at least one TV had a car would take his date that it was ordering two nuclear very basic in nature. Black, Indi- golan civil war that ended at the African history. Television was set. to the drive-in. Not that anyone power stations from France. an and Coloured students could beginning of 1976. finally launched. Prior to this, The array of channels, with actually watched the movies The biggest news, however, attend certain private schools, “Our family moved to South television was a big no -no. the option of satellite televi- on show. The drive-in was the was when student riots broke provided they could afford the Africa from Ireland at the be- National Party politician, JMB sion, gives the public too much perfect place for making out. out in Soweto on June 16. This expensive fees. Needless to say, ginning of 1974,” says Matt. “I Hertzog said that television was choice. Many a night was spent groping was when the youth of this few could. did my last two years of school “die duiwel’s se kassie” (the Channels such as MTV, Chan- through a double feature.” massive township launched a At schools of colour, they in South Africa and then imme- devil’s box) and that it would nel O and Cartoon Network Today, sadly, drive-ins are a protest against the use of the wanted nothing to do with the diately got called up to the army never be allowed in South Afri- have become very popular with thing of the past. Cinemas are Afrikaans language as a learn- government, whom they re- to do national service. I spent ca. It would totally corrupt and the youth of South Africa. And not as popular in South Africa ing medium. Although the day ferred to as the “boere”. Text a year in the army, and didn’t destroy the minds and morals of then there are also choices such with prices sky rocketing for a ended in bloodshed and tragedy, books that included anything to have a choice in the matter.” the people. as Netflix and Showmax. movie ticket, let alone the cus- it marked a huge turning point do with the boere were rejected. It would be fair to say that the Strangely enough, John Lo- Back in ‘76, movies were a tomary popcorn and Coke. New in the history of South Africa. Students would often organ- average teenager of 2020 is not gie Baird, the man that invented popular form of entertainment. movies are released on such a In 2020 world news is dom- ise anti-apartheid protests and as politically aware as his 1976 television, was married to a girl The top movies of the year in- regular basis it’s hard to keep 6 7 up. Whether it’s pop, rock, reg- longer hair than his girlfriend. Girl’s beach wear such as string you would rarely see a girl with er, one must of course realise Youth of today are of the gae, rap, country, trance, dance, Another favourite with guys bikinis and thongs would have a tattoo, and even guys that had that salaries were far smaller. ‘downloading movies persua- hip hop, metal, or alternative was ‘stovepipe’ pants, with had the wearer arrested for pub- tattoos were regarded as being For a school leaver starting a sion’. You can get just about - music will always unify and straight legs and turn ups at the lic indecency back in 1976. from the shallow end of the first job, they would be lucky if anything from the internet, an- remain a big part of the youth bottom. Striped jerseys were Today’s swim fashions would gene pool. It meant that they they earned R120 a month. other luxury that did not exist in culture. also in vogue. have added an entire new mean- had either served in the navy, or Smoking was far more ac- the seventies. Skirt lengths were short for ing to the old song Itsy Bitsy spent time in prison. ceptable in those days. You The 70’s was the decade of Fashion the girls, with the mini coming Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka could smoke on buses, trains, Donna Summer, Saturday Night Clothes, it has often been out on top. The shorter the skirt, Dot Bikini. Economy planes, in restaurants, shopping Fever, and the disco. This was said, makes the man – and the the more fashionable, and the Off the beach, girls today wear Things were cheaper back in malls - basically anywhere you where you could shake your woman. Especially the woman. more heads they turned. an array of dresses and skirts. 1976. Way cheaper. R20 could wanted. And a packet of ciga- booty on neon dance floors un- This has never more true than Formal wear for guys included Minis are still around, only it’s buy you a monthly train ticket rettes would cost under a rand. der a revolving, spot lit disco among the youth. wide ties with colourful prints. trendy to wear them with leg- and still leave you with change These days, prices have be- ball. So what was the well dressed Dresses for girls ranged from gings. Jeans remain popular for coffees and a sandwich or come scary. While R13 would In 2020 dancing is just as pop- youth wearing in 1976? Jeans fairly short to calf length. Popu- with both guys and girls, only two. You could fill up your car have bought you a monthly ular with the youth, with a wid- were fashionable for both guys lar styles included one-shoulder now having a denim jacket that with R20 and still have enough train ticket in ‘76, you will pay er variety of venues to choose and girls. The top brands of dresses and halter necks. People matches your pants would be change to take in a drive-in about R18 just for a one day re- from. the day included Lee, Levi and dressed up to go out. frowned upon. movie. turn ticket. Depending on what you’re Rich Rags. It would not be un- Beach attire in ‘76 was far Fashion trends these days are As far as cars went, you could The price of petrol in South into, you can go to Goth clubs, common to see a guy wearing more modest than today. Guys often dictated by social trends. buy a car for less than R4,000. Africa today is criminal. The raves, trance parties - the list denim jeans, a denim shirt, and wore only baggies or skimpy People who are into the Goth Renting a one bedroom flat R20 you used to fill your car in goes on. Music has always a denim jacket. The more faded Speedo’s. Bikinis were the culture can wear any colour would cost less than R100 a 1976 won’t even get you two played, and probably always your jeans, the better. You could choice for girls. While they may they wish, as long as it is black. month. You could buy a large litres of petrol. And the price will play, an important part in of course cheat and buy your- have raised a few eyebrows A lasting trend among some two bedroom flat for under seems to increase on a regular youth culture. self a pair of pre-faded jeans and caused minor strokes with guys is that of Emo fashion. R20,000. A guy could take his basis. Parents in 1976 would shake straight off the shelf. Of course many a parent, they were tame Stove- date out for supper at a good Don’t even talk about the their heads in disapproval of the no self-respecting guy would do compared to the beach wear of pipes restaurant and then take her to a price of cars in 2020. In 1976 music their children were listen- this. today. live on movie for R40. R4,000 would have bought you ing too, claiming it was rubbish. It was the fashion for guys to Hit the beaches in 2020 and here un- If you wanted to catch a really a good car. Today you may be Most of those teens from 1976 wear their hair long. It was not you will see far more flesh than der the cheap movie, you could always able to buy a decent set of tyres are now parents themselves. It uncommon for a guy to have you would have back in ‘76. guise of go to a tea-room bioscope. for the same price. is now their turn to shake their skinny These would open at 9 am Finding a place to rent is not heads in disapproval and claim jeans. and close just before midnight. easy and when you do find some- that their children listen to rub- Also For the paltry sum of 50c you thing expect to pay through your bish. The more some things popular in could watch a double feature. In teeth. Rentals will set you back change, the more they remain our mod- fact you could sit there from 9 anything from R5,000 or above the same. ern day are am to midnight and watch the a month for a cheap place. Un- The big names of 1976 in- piercings same two movies over and over less your rich uncle popped his clude the likes of Queen, Elton and tat- again – all for 50c. Your ad- clogs recently, forget about buy- John, Wild Cherry, and Donna toos, and mission fee also included a free ing a place of your own. Small, Summer. The top song of 1976 you’re cold drink. basic one-bedroom flats start in was Silly Love Songs by Paul just as Popular activities included the region of R600,000. And the McCartney and Wings. likely to ten-pin bowling, miniature golf ever increasing bond rate will Today there are so many art- find girls known as Putt-Putt, and you bleed you dry. ists and genres of music it is dif- sport- would always finish off at a Piz- Dating is an expensive hobby ficult to pinpoint specific names ing tat- za Hut or a local roadhouse. It these days. Dinner and a movie or songs. All that can be said for toos as was inexpensive to go out, es- will not leave you much change sure is that Madonna was right you are pecially when compared to to- from R300. And that’s if you eat when she said “music makes guys. day. at a cheap establishment, and go the people come together.” In 1976 While everything was cheap- without popcorn at the movie. 8 9 Movie tickets alone cost over corporations used computers MP3 players, digital cameras, Vinyl records belong in mu- ter, wait for it to get there and Wimbledon tennis tournament R50 on average! Tea-room bi- and these were the reel-to-reel sound recording facilities, an seums and are collector’s items. then wait for them to write back. was one of the most popular. oscopes are a thing of the past. types that would take up an en- app for just about everything, People buy their music on com- Obviously it would then take In 1976 Bjorn Borg became These days few guys would tire floor of a building. and you can even surf the Inter- pact discs, or CD’s. Yet even time to reach you. It was normal the men’s champion, defeating ever dream of taking their date Back in 1976, Stephen Job net. these are fast becoming obso- to wait for two to three weeks Ille Nastase. Chris Evert took to play Putt-Putt. Clubbing is had just established the Ap- Kids as young as seven have lete. before you received a reply. the women’s title after beating one way to go, and this doesn’t ple-Macintosh company after their own cell phones and with Downloading music onto a “These days you just send an Evonne Cawley. come cheap. Entrance fees, a breaking away from Bill Gate’s crazes such as WhatsApp and PC, while not always legal, is e-mail or SMS and you have a Since 1994, South Africa has drink or two, and parking will Microsoft corporation. Twitter it has become afforda- common. Music converted into response within minutes.” been readmitted to all interna- put a serious dent in your wal- PlayStation and X-Box exist- ble for young people to commu- MP3 format means that hun- tional sport. The country host- let. After you’ve been out you ed only in the imagination. If nicate like never before. dreds of songs can be stored on Sport ed the 1995 Rugby World Cup won’t be able to take your date you wanted to play electronic Nearly every home will have a items such as MP3 players and By 1976, South Africa was al- Tournament, which they won, to a roadhouse. With the odd games, you headed down to the PC, or personal computer. How cellphones. ready a pariah in the eyes of the and also hosted the 2003 World exception, these no longer exist. local video arcade where you would we ever get by without If you want to watch a mov- world. Most countries imposed Cricket Tournament, and 2010 For those not yet driven mad could play coin-operated games them? ie, you do it in the comfort of sport and cultural boycotts Soccer World Cup. by the ‘health police’, smoking such as Pac-Man and Space In- And of course, we have to ask your own lounge through the against South Africa. South Africa was readmitted has become an expensive habit. vaders. ourselves how we would ever medium of DVD - digital vid- Cricket and soccer were only to the Olympic Games in 1992 A packet of 20 cigarettes used When you listened to music, get by without the Internet? eo disc. Entire movies can be played locally, with no compe- at the Barcelona Games. Since to cost you over R30. Now, with it was on vinyl or cassette tape. Many teens would simply lay downloaded via the Internet and tition against international op- when we’ve taken part in the the inexplicable lockdown ban Other than that, you listened to down and die if they couldn’t nearly every PC has the ability ponents. The Natal cricket team 1996 Olympics (Atlanta, USA), on tobacco products you will the radio. Radio 5 (now 5 FM) access Facebook, WhatsApp to burn DVD copies. won both the cricket Currie Cup 2000 Olympics (Sydney, Aus- pay between R160 and R300 was the station of choice for and Twitter. The video arcades of the 70’s and limited-overs Gillette Cup tralia), 2004 Olympics (Athens, for a box of 20 cigarettes. most teens. Television hardly In 1976 when a student want- are no longer with us. These during the 1976 season. Greece), 2008 Olympics (Bei- And when you do buy them, catered for the musical tastes of ed to research a project, they days electronic gaming is It was only on the rugby field jing, China), 2012 Olympics there are few places where you the youth. Pop Shop, a weekly would have to visit the library played on PC’s, PlayStation 4 that South Africa was still play- (London, United Kingdom) and can actually indulge in your half-hour programme presented or pour through encyclopae- and X-Box One. Not only can ing internationally. And this was 2016 Olympics (Rio, Brazil). habit. by David Gresham, was as good dias. These days the modern you play games at home, you only on a limited basis. Austral- The 2020 Olympic Games that A great way to be together at as you got. student merely has to Google can play with other players, in ia, New Zealand, and the British were to be held in Tokyo, Japan, the fraction of the cost of mov- In 2020, young people could the subject, and just a click of other countries, all via the Inter- Lions were among the few in- have been cancelled due to the ie tickets would be to download not live without their cell- the mouse puts the information net. ternational sides that would still world-wide Corona virus. a movie and make your own phones. And if you do not own at their fingertips, literally. Of The combination of enter- play against the Springboks. In South African sport is a big food, cuddle up and spend some the latest model of cellphone, course a lot of this information tainment options given the In the local rugby Currie Cup, deal and we tend to take it very quality time together. It’s not so you are looked down upon by is incorrect, but that won’t stop technology of today is endless. Free State were the champions seriously. bad and a lot of couples enjoy your peers. Cellphones include students in the least. With constant updates, there is after beating Western Province this type of entertainment. always something new for the 33-16. Safety and Security Salaries are much higher youth to enjoy and spend mon- The 1976 Olympic Games 1976 will always be remem- these days, yet they still don’t ey on. were taking part in Montreal, bered for the Soweto Uprising. seem to stretch as far as they did Back in 1976 there was no Canada. It was at these games It was a defining moment in in 1976. Internet and no mobile phones. where 14 year old Romani- our history. For those living in Therefore there was no e-mail an gymnast Nadia Comane- townships, life was often tough. Technology or text messages. If you wanted ci scored seven perfect 10s on There was a lot of political vi- Life was simpler in 1976. to communicate with someone her way to three gold medals. olence and crime was not un- There were no cellphones, you wrote a letter and sent it by Comaneci was the first gym- common. The rest of the coun- e-mail, Internet, Facebook or snail mail. nast to ever score a ten. Natu- try was, however, very safe. Twitter. If someone wanted to “When I was in the army rally South Africa was not at Children could cycle to get hold of you, they had to wait and serving on the border I the games. They had long since school, it was safe to go out at until you were at a phone - ei- would write letters to my par- been banned. night, and people felt safe and ther at home or at the office. ents, my girlfriend and a few of South Africans could still get secure in their own homes. Home computers were still a my mates,” recalls Matt. “You to watch some of the big sport- There were, however, isolated thing of the future. Only huge would then have to post the let- ing events on television. The incidents. 10 11 Trains that travelled near go to a club you always won- cheaper, safer, and a lot more Zone! feature townships would often have der whether your car will still simple in 1976, it did have dis- stones thrown at them, targets be there when you come out. If advantages. of the youth opposing apartheid. your car is still there, providing Could the youth of today cope Let’s call a meeting 2020 is a different story. Safe- you don’t get mugged on the without cellphones, MP3 play- South African love to form committees and have meetings says MATT O’BRIEN. He some- ty and security has become a way to your car, there is always ers, Internet, personal comput- times wonders how any work ever gets done. major concern in South Africa. the possibility that you will get ers, and PlayStation? That be- We have one of the highest rates hijacked on the way home. And ing said, how would the youth ecently I was involved that. Dream on. ings. of murder, rape, and armed rob- when you do get home, don’t be of ‘76 have coped with modern with the production of a “What you need to do is e-mail There seems to be a com- bery in the world. More than 50 surprised if it has been cleaned technology? DVD that was aimed at me a proposal and I will submit it mittee, association or organisa- people are murdered in South out while you were out. As interesting as it is to com- R promoting Cape Town’s southern to the chairperson of the commit- tion for just about anything and Africa every day. A woman is Another thing that you will pare, we are not going to try suburbs. tee. You will need to detail what everything you can think of. And raped every 26 seconds. see in 2020 is car guards. Try and call a winner here. Matt has We were shooting some foot- it’s all about, who it is for, where don’t some people just love to Violent crime has become so and park your car anywhere and possibly the best solution. age in Muizenberg and one of the it will be shown and any other de- serve on committees, especially rife that the media no longer re- suddenly, quicker than a bribe “If I could pay what I did back buildings I wanted to include was tails. If he approves then they will if they get to be the chairperson, ports on it. It is no longer con- going into a politician’s pocket, in 1976, but earn what I do to- an art gallery. have to have a committee meet- president, boss or whatever. Then sidered newsworthy. Houses a car guard dressed in a yellow day, I would be in seventh heav- My intention was to set up a ing a put it to a vote,” she told me. they can have their own little em- have been turned into fortress- or orange DayGlo bib will ap- en,” says Matt. “Also, if I knew camera across the road from the She then went on to inform me pire where they can feel impor- es. Everyone that can afford it pear. However did we manage back then what I know today I building and do a panning shot. that one of the committee mem- tant. will have armed response, elec- to park cars without them? would have an absolute ball.” No problem one would think? bers was overseas at present and And if you’re going to have tric fences, camera surveillance, So, did the class of 1976 have Guess again. would only be back in a month. committees, then you need to and burglar alarms. it better? Or does the class of I went into the building to see So they would not be able to have meetings. Going out at night can often 2020 emerge as winners? It’s if they had a brochure or any meet and take a vote for at least As a journalist I often have to be a harrowing event. When you difficult to say. While life was other information. I just wanted six weeks. phone people to set up interviews to know when the building was So let me get this straight. I or find out information. Nine erected and a bit of its history be- must submit a detailed proposal. times out of ten when you try and fore it became a gallery. The chairperson must approve get hold of someone they’re in a The receptionist was very this proposal and if he does it meeting. When do these people sweet and helpful, but said that must then go before the commit- actually find time to do any work? she couldn’t help me. I had to tee for a vote. One of the things I really love speak to the gallery PRO. In other words I must take all about most of these meetings is The receptionist then took me this time and effort, delay produc- that they go on and on and noth- through to the office of the PRO tion for at least six weeks – all to ing ever seems to get resolved. and I explained to her what I was get about 20 seconds of footage No-one ever seems to want to doing and why I needed the infor- of the outside of the building. It’s make a decision at these meet- mation. an art gallery dear, not a bloody ings, just in case it’s the wrong False Bay Firearm Judging by her reaction you national key point. decision. would have sworn I was Attila The end result was that the Not long ago I attended a meet- Training Academy the Hun come to rape and pillage. art gallery was not featured in ing as a visitor. Complaints had “Oh no,” she informed me in the promotional DVD and quite been levelled against a certain Shooting range, Shooting lessons, Handgun training, Rifle shooting, Hunting accessories a snooty voice. “You’re not al- frankly I don’t care if no-one ever committee for failing to carry out including Telescopic Sights, Sports shooting, Target shooting, Gunsmith services, Arms lowed to film or photograph the visits the place. their duties. I was there as a jour- and ammunition. Team building programs offered. Gun club. Clay Pigeon Shooting, Clay building. You will first have to get As far as I am concerned they nalist to get the story. Targets permission from the gallery com- can take their art gallery, chair- The outcome of the meeting? mittee.” person and committee and shove They formed a committee to in- I was rather bemused but de- it where the sun does not shine. vestigate the committee and then Shop: 021 782 0107 or Cell:073 865 3307 cided to play along. I asked her This incident set me thinking set a date for yet another feedback Mail [email protected] who I could contact. I thought I about committees and meetings. meeting. Go figure. At least on 1 could make a quick phone call, South Africa seems to have a love June I can start drinking again. get permission and that would be affair with committees and meet- Trust me, I need a drink. 12 13 Zone! feature Are you coping? Zone Radio’s Judy Roberson is not only a presenter, she is also a life coach. Judy looks at coping mechanisms in these uncertain and stressful times.

ome would call them Music mental exercises. Whether you crutches, but I prefer to call Music, in my humble opin- are young or old, overweight or Sthem coping mechanisms. ion, is one of the best ways of fit, yoga has the power to calm All of us have the tools and altering my mood. For instance, the mind and strengthen the resources within us to cope dur- when I’m feeling sad, I avoid body. ing particularly bad times or music that enhances that feel- Don’t be intimidated by yoga days, we just need to practice ing, but rather seek my favour- terminology, and complicated using them. ites that lift my mood. poses. Yoga is for everyone, Here are a few that many and again, many wonderful on- people use, but this list does not Creativity/Hobbies line classes are available. dictate what you should be do- There is no doubt that fo- ing. Ideally you should try the cusing on a drawing, a poem, Nature ones that resonate with you, if a song you’re writing or learn- Appreciate Nature by spend- you don’t already have your ing to play on an instrument, a ing time outdoors when one is own coping mechanism/s, or painting, or any form of hobby, allowed to do this. If you are use them all ---- I do! takes one’s mind completely lucky enough to have a little away from any worries whilst garden, position a chair in a qui- Meditation one is completely absorbed in et spot, and just sit and observe, This practice when I was the task at hand. and listen. Nature is so healing growing up was taboo, particu- There are so many ideas avail- and calming. larly amongst Christian folk, able if you’re stuck for ideas on So these are some ways for but it is now seen as highly ben- platforms like Pinterest. you to train yourself to feel bet- eficial and not part of any east- If you don’t have money to ter. Make some or all of these ern religion or cult. spend, Google recycling items part of your daily routine, and Meditation is really only a in your home. You will have notice the difference in your way of training your mind and fun, and be doing your bit for mood. The best part is that none body to be still and to just calm the planet! of these will cost you much at the chaos that is constantly go- all, if anything. ing on in our minds. It requires Exercise finding a place where you will Exercise releases those feel be comfortable and free of any good endorphins a plenty. If Visit us Contact us distraction. you are one of those people that Focus on your breathing and can only exercise in the gym 33b Longboat Road, Sunnydale, 7975 0212011887 when your thoughts wander, as or with others for motivation, they do, gently bring your fo- again, various apps and on-line cus back onto your breathing. I classes are available. If money [email protected] personally like to make use of is a problem, keep searching … 0846853336 either soothing music, or even there are free ones available. some guided meditation, there are many of these available on Yoga Click on the link to visit our website apps on your phone, or on You- Yoga, is great in that it is a Tube, and many are free. combination of physical and 14 15 Zone! feature The Kecks Modern Girls Alex Incani Everybody Danny Goring Lay My Burden Down You heard it first Sweet Ignitions Neptune Every Monday Zone Radio features new music, both local and international, as part of their Aittala Debt Mission Statement to provide a platform for musicians to showcase their talent. Monday 11 May 2020

art of Zone Radio’s Mis- upload it to a platform such as For the majority of these South African Artists sion Statement is to pro- YouTube. The only problem is songs, it is the very first time Artist Song Title Pvide a platform for musi- that with more than one billion that they are being played over Lion Raj The Beach cians to showcase their talent. videos on YouTube these songs the airwaves. Go The Rodeo Dowe Ore One of the most challenging are not easy to find. Take a look at some of the new Rowan Stuart Sacred Rhythm things for new artists and bands Zone Radio doesn’t just talk- songs that Zone Radio played Posduif Herinner My is to get airtime on radio. It of- the-talk, they also walk-the- during the month of May. Verona Voorwaardes ten ranges from difficult to im- walk. NB: Click on any song under- Jarrad Ricketts You Are Lord possible. Every Monday listeners can lined in blue to listen to it. Stiaan Reynierse Blomkind Often the only way a musi- hear new songs from both local Francois van Coke ft Tasché Hey Babe cian can get their music out is to and international musicians. Jon Shaw Warriors Tribute Monday 4 May 2020 Chris J Clarke The Greatest Stories Kevin Mark Rule I Am Alive South African Artists Wandile Mbambeni First Night Artist Song Title Julian Bach Element Miloh Ramai Secret Emma Ellis Mooi Retro Dizzy Blasphemy Essential I ft Bryce Anderson The Weekend Jeanique ft Daniel Baron RubixCube Meizana Break Free International Artists December Streets Haters Nigel Thomas Stepping Up 7th Wave Restaurant Sugar Sachets Michael Coleman I Will Tell Jesus You Said Hello Nathan Jean All Roads Wild Horse (Can’t Believe How Much) The Night Has Changed You Chris Duvenage Those Two Richard Lynch Starting Now Georic Lomas Verloor The False Positives Favorite Things Stanley June One More Night Syn Nine Hold On I Am A Rocketship My Nature International Artists Ender Bender Honey Lavender Girl Blackelvis L4YL (Looking For Your Love) Ethan Gold Not Me, Us Mardi Gras Don’t Look Back In Anger Victor DeLorenzo Tranceaphone Tres Kings Sucking On lemons Seven And Counting That’s The Way (I Feel About You) Smash Into Pieces Everything They S4Y 7 Days In Alaska Hollywood Dustin Wray I Got You Rozalla Magnificent Primes Moment Papa Satch See Us Through Greta Hydrogen Lethal Injektion Lennon The William Deuel Band Always Tim McDonald Rise Monday 18 May 2020 Easy Day For Night Trick Or Treat Bloody Rose South African Artists Gashunters Weeds On The Wall Artist Song Title Katherine Aly Misty Me Chris Duvenage Summer Lovin’ Prysm Watchers The Bottom Barrel Blues Band Lockdown Blues Dave Molter Band Fading Away SaxbyTwins Don’t Change You 16 17 One Voice Wake Up Josh Middleton Caught Up Matt Stern One Pair Of Hands

International Artists PROGRAM SCHEDULE Scarlet Rebels You Take My Breath Away Autumn Academy ft Charlie Ortiz Hunger Strike Alex Askew Where Rainbows End Free To Grow Imperfection Emmanuelle Sasson Away From Me Monday Friday Jay Hill Band Goin’ To California 12:00 am - 07:00 am: Music Auto-Stream 12:00 am - 07:00 am: Music Auto-Stream Reaven Escape 07:00 am - 09:00 am: Zone Sunrise 07:00 am - 09:00 am: Zone Sunrise JAG Piece Of Mind 09:00 am - 12:00 pm: The Brunch Zone 09:00 am - 12:00 pm: The Brunch Zone Wolfhounds Can’t See The Light 12:00 pm - 15:00 pm: The Lunch Zone 12:00 pm - 15:00 pm: The Lunch Zone 15:00 pm - 18:00 pm: The Drive Zone 15:00 pm - 18:00 pm: The Drive Zone Monday 25 May 2020 18:00 pm - 21:00 pm: The Blues Zone 18:00 pm - 21:00 pm: The Party Zone 21:00 pm - 22:00 pm: Rolling Hills Radio Re- 21:00 pm - 12:00 am: Music Auto-Stream South African Artists Broadcast Artist Song Title 22:00 pm - 12:00 am: Music Auto-Stream Saturday Victor Bravo Suiderkruis 12:00 am - 07:00 am: Music Auto-Stream Dozi Partykeer Somtyds Tuesday 07:00 am - 09:00 am: Music Auto-Stream Bad Scooter Don’t Lie To Me 12:00 am - 07:00 am: Music Auto-Stream 09:00 am - 12:00 pm: Saturday Breakfast Zone Earl John Don’t Lie To Me 07:00 am - 09:00 am: Zone Sunrise 12:00 pm - 15:00 pm: Saturday Lunch Zone Mia Krimineel 09:00 am - 12:00 pm: The Brunch Zone 15:00 pm - 18:00 pm: Saturday PM Zone Julian Bach The World 12:00 pm - 15:00 pm: The Lunch Zone 18:00 pm - 21:00 pm: Saturday Sing Along Alex Cavan For Now 15:00 pm - 18:00 pm: The Drive Zone 21:00 pm - 12:00 am: Music Auto-Stream James Cross Out Here 18:00 pm - 21:00 pm: The SA Music Zone Alainite Midnight Vibing 21:00 pm - 12:00 am: Music Auto-Stream Sunday Lisa Goldin Three Days 12:00 am - 07:00 am: Music Auto-Stream Wednesday 07:00 am - 09:00 am: Zone Sunrise International Artists 12:00 am - 07:00 am: Music Auto-Stream 09:00 am - 12:00 pm: Sunday Breakfast Zone Harry Stafford Gothic Urban Blues 07:00 am - 09:00 am: Zone Sunrise 12:00 pm - 15:00 pm: Sunday Lunch Zone Erin Bloomer Second Best 09:00 am - 12:00 pm: The Brunch Zone 15:00 pm - 18:00 pm: The Jazz & Swing Zone Mirror Point Is This Was This 12:00 pm - 15:00 pm: The Lunch Zone 18:00 pm - 21:00 pm: The Life Zone Young Other All Apologies 15:00 pm - 18:00 pm: The Drive Zone 21:00 pm - 12:00 am: Music Auto-Stream Caper Clowns Bonsai Tree 18:00 pm - 21:00 pm: The Retro Zone Kjetil Landsgard Hold On My Child 21:00 pm - 22:00 pm: The Moptops & The Anything But Human Someone You Loved King Re-Broadcast Old Glory & The Black Riviera Where Did I Go Wrong 22:00 pm - 12:00 am: Music Auto-Stream I, Doris Wonderwomen Benjamin Jennebo Better Than This Thursday Deerborn Figured Out 12:00 am - 07:00 am: Music Auto-Stream The Reverent Cavaliers Wild Dog 07:00 am - 09:00 am: Zone Sunrise PERK Beyond Believing 09:00 am - 12:00 pm: The Brunch Zone Limberlost The Real Thing 12:00 pm - 15:00 pm: The Lunch Zone D’Accord This Is The One 15:00 pm - 18:00 pm: The Drive Zone 18:00 pm - 21:00 pm: That 80’s Zone 21:00 pm - 12:00 am: Music Auto-Stream

18 19 Zone! feature cassette. What you would do is lovingly put together for them. fer all your old cassettes and have someone buy the album Cassette tapes were bulky vinyl records onto PC and then and then all of their friends and the covers were flimsy and burn them to MP3 format. Pirates of the Beat would copy it onto a blank cas- always seemed to break. Talking about MP3 format, sette. The more you listened to that’s something else that has Naturally this was frowned a cassette the more the tape changed the way we store and Old School upon by the recording compa- would stretch. Eventually it listen to music. nies because it was taking reve- would sound as if the person When the CD (Compact nue away from them. was singing at half speed. Disc) began to replace cassette Style What was even worse, how- tapes music was stored on a CD ever, was ‘bootleg’ cassette as a WAV file. Music piracy is a big thing and it reportedly costs the industry millions of dollars a year. Yet tapes. These were blank Software became avail- according to Johnny Rodrigues copying music is nothing new. After all they were doing it tapes on to which an able that allowed you to back in 1976. album had been load a CD into your copied. They computer and then ust thinking about 1976 Blaster’. Some of these were Most of the radio presenters would then copy these WAV brings back memories, as massive and weighed a ton. had a habit of talking during the make a colour files onto your I’m sure it will for anyone Most of them would consist intro of the song, and very often photostat of hard-drive. It J the original was a technique that was a teenager during the of a radio tuner and either one they would not play the song to 70s. or two cassette decks. the very end. cassette cov- known as ‘rip- I had just turned 13 and was It was portable, gave pretty I somehow suspect that this er and then ping’. officially a teenager and, like good sound, and went through was in an effort to stop people sell them at You could then many boys my age, I was into batteries at a phenomenal rate. at home recording the music. about a third burn these files my music. So how did we copy music Look, you could still record of the price onto a blank CD, Joe Dolan’s Lady In Blue back in those days? After all it but you’d have some idiots of an origi- thereby creating was the big hit of the year. As we had no Internet, comput- voice over the song. Or you nal. your own CD. was Don’t Go Breaking My ers, fancy software, ipods, MP3 would not have the complete So it’s clear Later these could Heart by Elton John and Kiki players or anything else. song. to see that mu- be copied onto a Dee, December ‘63 (Oh What What we would do was copy Another problem was that sic piracy has memory stick. A Night) by the Four Seasons, music onto cassette tapes. Blank you had to be very accurate as been around for a The problem was and of course Dancing Queen cassette tapes were either 60 or to when you hit the play and re- lot longer that most that WAV files were large. by Abba. 90 minutes long. A 60 minute cord buttons. It was not uncom- people think. In fact Queen’s Bohemian Rhapso- Back then we had three ways tape would give you 30 minutes mon to miss the first few sec- if you’re currently a teen dy, for example, had a file size of listening to music. You lis- on each side. A 90 minute tape onds of a song while the tape then there’s a good chance of 59.7 MB. tened to the radio (Radio 5 was would give you 45 minutes per got started. that your parents were doing it. Another problem was that What MP3 format did was the most popular teen station), side. One of the best ways of cop- One of the favourite things you could record over the tape to compress the file into a or listened to cassettes, or you There were a number of ways ying music was to use a record to do was make ‘compilation’ and often your brother or sister much smaller size. As an MP3, put on a vinyl record. to record music onto a cassette player and cassette deck togeth- tapes. would record over your favour- Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody If you were lucky then your tape. If you had a boombox or er. Most hi-fi systems allowed Most of the girls would have ite album. is only 13.6 MB. parents owned a decent hi-fi radio/cassette player you could this option. You would then a compilation of their favourite I clearly remember wanting to These days you can store set. It would normally consists record directly from the radio play the vinyl record while re- love songs, while the guys may strangle my little sister because hundreds of songs on a single of an amp, tuner (for the radio), onto cassette. cording it at the same time onto have a compilation of rock, pop she went and recorded over one memory stick or SD card. twin cassette deck, record turn- You would press the play and a blank cassette. or whatever type of music they of my favourite albums. Instead of going to a music table and two speakers. With a record buttons at the same time The third option was to use a were into at the time. Yet cassettes were how you shop and buying a CD, you can hi-fi you could listen to radio, and whatever was playing on double cassette deck and record It was also common for guys listened to your favourite music buy and download songs direct- cassette or record. Yet it wasn’t the radio would be recorded from tape to tape. to make compilation tapes for in the car, at the beach, or any- ly from the Internet. exactly portable. onto the tape. There were, of Nearly every album that was their girlfriends. And when where outdoors. I guess that these days we’re For that you needed a boom- course, a number of problems released would be available on they broke up with you the first These days you can purchase spoilt for choice. box, also known as a ‘Ghetto with this. both vinyl and pre-recorded thing they would do was record special cassette players and over your tape that you had so turntables so that you can trans- 20 21 Zone! feature ieter Muller yawned looked again. mans. The German army was loudly and rubbed The entire horizon was cov- on the retreat on the Eastern Dat his eyes. Another ered with ships. Hundreds, no Front, slowly having to give up twelve-hour shift was almost thousands of ships. territory to the advancing Rus- at an end and all he wanted to For a moment he did nothing. sians. One Beachhead do was collapse on his bed and Just stood there with his mouth The Germans also knew that sleep. He had never felt so tired hanging open. Then he came to eventually the Allies would at- in his life. his senses and began to shout at tempt an invasion and open up at a Time The dawn was beginning to the top of his voice, a second front. break and it was light enough “Alarm, alarm, alarm!” That invasion came on 6 June On June 6, 1944 the Allies launched Operation Neptune, the invasion of for Dieter to glance down at his The date was 6 June 6 1944 1944 when the Allies launched occupied Europe. The landings - commonly known as D-Day - on the coast wristwatch. He saw that it was and the Allied invasion of Eu- Operation Overlord - the liber- of Normandy, France, had one objective; to secure a beachhead or foothold. 6.15. Another 45 minutes and rope was about to begin. ation of Europe. The initial part he was off duty. World War Two began on 1 of the plan, named Operation Ron Douglas looks at the lessons we can learn from D-Day and how He stood and gazed across September 1939 when Germa- Neptune, would see the Allies beachheads can be applied in our everyday life. the sea which was covered with ny invaded Poland. carry out an amphibious inva- a thick blanket of mist. The sky By June 1940 the last Al- sion along an 80 km stretch of was overcast and Dieter thought lied troops had been evacuated coast in Normandy, France. it may rain again. It had poured from the beaches of Dunkirk in It was the largest amphibious the previous day. France. Almost all of Europe invasion in world history. More As the mist slowly began to was now occupied by Nazi than 160,000 troops - 73,000 clear Dieter began to make out Ger many. Americans, 61,715 British and shapes on the horizon. At first At the beginning of 21,400 Canadians - would land he couldn’t believe what he was 1944 things were not on D-Day, the first day of the seeing. He rubbed his eyes and going well for the Ger- invasion. 195,700 Allied naval

22 23 and merchant navy personnel in the English port of Dover to about history is that it can teach the following year. Naturally I had also lost 14 kilograms over 5,000 ships were also in- Calais. us important lessons. And there everyone thought I was mad. by that stage. All of this was volved. The Allies did everything in is an important lesson we can Now take a word of advice achieved by establishing beach- Let’s just stop for a moment their power to convince Adolf learn from D-Day. from me (and thousands oth- heads. and consider all of this. If the Hitler that the invasion would Remember the objective of ers), it’s not that easy to lose It’s all about taking it a step objective of Operation Over- take place at Calais. Operation Neptune; to establish weight. at a time. The D-Day landing at lord was to defeat Nazi Ger- A number of deception cam- a beachhead. Well this is some- I wanted to lose 12 kilograms Normandy in 1944 didn’t bring many and liberate Europe, then paigns were undertaken to thing we can apply to our own and there was no way possible an immediate end to the war. why were they landing on some achieve this. The deception lives. I could do it all in one go. Nor But it was the first step in the small stretch of coastline in plan worked so well that for a Most of us have goals that we could I get fit overnight. process that would in fact end France? number of days after the Allies want to achieve. These may be One again it was a question of the war. Surely the plan should have landed at Normandy, Hitler was short term, mid term, or even establishing a beachhead. My Two years ago when I was at been to invade Germany. So still not convinced it was the long term goals. Yet while first goal was to lose one kilo- university I met the most amaz- From then on she and I would why not take a few paratroop- real invasion. many of us know where we gram and my first goal in the ing girl. It was love at first sight. often work together on pho- ers and drop them onto Berlin, He refused to allow reinforce- want to go, we have no idea of quest towards fitness was be- Well, for me anyway. tographic projects and three the capital of Germany and say, ments to be sent to Normandy how we’re going to get there. ing able to walk one kilometre I doubt whether she even months later I asked her if she “Okay, we’re here in Berlin because he still believed that Let’s say you’re still at school without stopping (or dying in knew I existed. I wanted noth- would like to go out for coffee. now, so Europe is liberated.” the actual invasion target was and, for example, you average the process). ing more than to ask her out on It was our first date. What were the Allies doing Calais. 40% in maths. You want to Within a month I was walking a date, but I somehow suspect- Last month we became en- landing in Normandy, some Yet why were the Allies land- change that to at least 80%. five kilometres a day, and I had ed that she would have turned gaged. I once asked her if she 1,036 kilometres away from ing at Normandy. What did they Now while that may be a very almost lost that first kilogram. me down. So I decided that the would have gone out on a date Berlin. hope to achieve? The answer is noteworthy goal, it’s also not an My next beachhead was run- first step would be to establish a with me before she got to know You see the Germans were simple - the Allies needed to es- easy one. And if you go about it ning. First I aimed at two kilo- beachhead. me as a friend. She just laughed not about to give up Europe tablish a beachhead. the wrong way all you’re going metres, then five. I discovered that she was and said that there was no way without a fight. They needed to capture a to do is end up demotivating By the time I was running very into photography and was she would ever had gone out Dropping a few paratroopers foothold in Europe from where yourself. five kilometres every morning I a member of the photographic with me. She said it was only onto Berlin would not cause they could establish a safe area So instead of trying to achieve had lost almost three kilograms. club. So my very first step was once she got to know me better the Germans to say, “Oh look, where more manpower and your goal in one step and go Five months after I had also to become a member of the that she started to like me. there’s ten British paratroopers equipment could be brought from 40% to 80% you need to walked that first kilometre, and photographic club. So you see my plan of estab- in Berlin. We surrender.” across from England. establish a beachhead first. established my first beachhead, The guy that ran the photo- lishing a beachhead worked, The Allies would have to Once they had enough men Why not first try to go from I ran my first marathon and graphic club would often divide just as it has done with many fight for every kilometre and to and equipment they could then 40% to 50%? If you can achieve managed to finish in under four us into pairs and then give us an things in my life. I needed to do this they would need enough set out toward Calais, capture this then you have established a hours. assignment - something we had decide what my final objective manpower and equipment. the port, and soon the trickle of beachhead and you’re ready to The following year I not only to photograph. I went to him was, then plan the steps I would The Allies had no bases in men coming across from Eng- move on to the next beachhead ran the Comrades Marathon, I and asked him if he would mind take to reach that object, and Europe and everything - men land would turn into a flood. - 60%. In this way you move finished it and earned myself a putting this girl and I as a pair. then establish beachheads. Why and equipment - would have to It allowed them to build suffi- closer and closer to your ulti- Comrades Medal. He just smiled and said okay. not give it a try yourself. be brought across by sea from cient manpower and equipment mate goal. England. to fight across Europe into Ger- Let’s look at another exam- To achieve this the Allies many and, in May 1945, defeat ple. Many of us enjoy our food. would need to capture a port or Nazi Germany and bring the I know, I am one of them. And harbour. And the Germans ob- war in Europe to an end. not only did I enjoy food, I en- viously knew this. Now while this may be inter- joyed junk food. When I was in The Germans were convinced esting you may well find your- matric my nickname was Blub- that the invasion would take self asking the question, “So ber Boy. place near Calais. what has this got to do with me. When I finished school I This made a lot of sense for D-Day was in 1944 and this is decided that I wanted to lose two reasons. First of all Calais 2020. How do I benefit from weight. Not only was I going had a large harbour and, sec- this?” to lose weight, I was going to ondly, it was only 40 km from Well one of the nice things run the Comrades Marathon 24 25 Zone! quiz Long Beach Cnr of Cape Road & Buller-Louw Drive, Local is lekker Noordhoek Test your knowledge of South African music with this quiz.

ocal is lekker (nice), or 9. Mammy Blue so they say. That may 10. Jabulani Lnot always be the case, 11. Venus but if we’re honest there are 12. Give Me The Good News some really great South African 13. Buccaneer bands and artists around at the 14. I Like moment. 15. ZX Dan Yet we’ve also had some in- 16. The Spaniard teresting bands and artists in the 17. When Love Comes Knock- past. All of these songs below ing At Your Door charted on the local hit parades. 18. Woodpeckers From Space One or two of them even 19. Born In A Taxi 37. The Wonder Of Your Love made it onto the international 20. Celebrate! 38. How Do You Do charts. 21. My Kind Of Girl 39. The Child Inside Now let’s see just how much 22. Man on the moon 40. Master Jack you know about local music. 23. Picking Up Pebbles 41. Exclusively Yours We’ll give you a list of 50 24. Sunglasses 42. Sally Sunshine songs, all of them local hits, 25. Seagull’s Name Was Nelson 43. One More Angel In Heaven Sponsors of The Drive Show and you tell us the artist or band 26. Put Your Hand In The Hand 44. Toy Train that had a hit with the song. 27. Kentucky Blue 45. Ag Pleez Daddy Here you go then. 28. Little Jimmy 46. Heart 29. Hello A 47. Lady Soul 1. Taximan 30. A Million Drums 48. Better The Devil You Know 2. Hey Boy 31. It’s Amazing (The Incredi- 49. Weeping 3. Clowns (See Yourself) ble Dance) 50. Dear Abby 4. Slow Rain 32. Whisper Your Secret 5. Johnny Calls The Chemist 33. Feel So Strong Answers on page 45 6. This Boy 34. Live On 7. Charlie 35. Paradise Road 8. Substitute 36. I Need A Little Love

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26 27 Zone! Utterances of the Unicorn and amongst the first to have regulations issued by the lady headed matches means that you written record of them was … in the funny hat) have been “mutated” and you yes, you guessed it … the Chi- A bottle of alcohol is placed drink a double. Stike me a drink nese. In modern times drinking in the middle of the table. Drawing one of the headless The Unicorn invents a new drinking game. game apps can be downloaded Each player in turn gets to matches is a bonus and being to mobile devices. Whether or throw the dice. “sticked” you have the right to were first used during the Five a time machine and transport- not the Chinese have had a hand Should any player’s throw re- nominate any of the other play- Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms ed back to the Flintstones (You in these as well is unknown. sult in an odd number, they have ers by pointing the stick direct- between 907 and 960 AD. He did see what I did there, right). What is known is that there is to take a match from their box. ly at them and then attempting wrote: As I write this I have laid out something about “drinking” and Now this is where it gets in- to toss it into their shot glass. If “If there occurs an emergency on my desk the contents of one “mobile” being thrown togeth- teresting … Having drawn the you succeed, they drink. If you at night it may take some time randomly chosen box of Lion er that makes me uncomforta- match you must attempt to strike miss, you drink. This sounds to make a light to light a lamp. Matches. Call it amateur re- ble. Be that as it may, it got me it. If it lights first time and burns simple but after a few, not so But an ingenious man devised search, but of the 44 that are in thinking that I should use that as it should, then this is deemed much. the system of impregnating lit- my little box of friends, 33 that which the Chinese have provid- to be a “fine” match and you do The winner is the last man while ago I was invited tle sticks of pinewood with sul- looked fine and I hasten to add ed and invent my own drinking not have to drink. If, however, it standing! along with five others to phur and storing them ready for that, in this context, “fine” and game. It’s called “Strike me a lights but fizzles out right away, Now there may be among you attend a beer festival in use. At the slightest touch of ”looking fine” are two differ- Drink” and this is how it works. you are deemed to have been many who are well equipped to A Equipment: Shot glasses, al- “flashed” and you drink! take on this game and endure Cape Town. Under the current fire they burst into flame.” ent things. 9 are so buckled and South African draconian COV- In 1270 a fellow named Wu bent they resemble the append- cohol of choice, boxes of Lion If, when struck, the match many rounds. I applaud you. ID-19 lockdown regulations, it Lin Chiu Shih listed sulphur ages of the proverbial cripple matches and dice and bucket. lights but snaps in two with the As for me, one round will see seems like a lifetime ago. matches as something that was crow. Finally, one can only as- lit end ending up in your crotch me shitfaced, doing a Foreign- Despite it being advisable to sold in the markets of Hang- sume that there must have been The rules: threatening a bushfire in the er … and in “Double Vision”, consume copious amounts of zhou, around the time of Marco a nuclear incident in the box The game is played by 4 to 6 nether regions, you have been babbling in what would sound alcohol just to cope being seen Polo’s visit. These were known because one has two heads and people. “fired” and you drink! – Do not to most like bad Chinese and in public with me, four of our as “fa chu” or “tshui erh” which another has no head at all. Each is given a box of Lion try to extinguish the flames with begging the “frauline” to pass merry band were teetotalers, could or could not mean “fire Back at the beer festival I matches – They must be Lion the contents of your shot glass the bucket. In short, I would one a wine drinker and only one inch-stick” … Who knows? found myself watching ine- otherwise, as will become evi- as you this may cause irrepara- become totally dysfunctional was remotely interested in beer. I share this, not because I wish briated lads trying to toss ping dent, there will be lots of fire, ble damage to you genitalia and in much the same way as about Needless to say our “fraul- to demonstrate any historical pong balls into cups of beer. Ap- no drinking and everybody if you need to be rushed to hos- half the contents of the average ine” was underwhelmed. A prowess, but rather to establish parently this is something that goes home sober and the bucket pital you will be disqualified box of Lion matches. lovely busty girl with a cheery the fact that these little fire start- a couple of students who were goes to waste. from the game. disposition she was. However ers have been around for thou- bored with conventional table Each is given their own shot If you draw one of the buck- Catch the Unicorn on the it all went tits up when we or- sands of years and that from all tennis started doing at Dart- glass – this is so that there is no led and bent matches, consid- Drive Zone, Monday’s to Fri- dered 4 waters, one Coke and a accounts they were reliable and mouth College back in the 50’s. involuntary swopping of saliva. er yourself “crowed” and you day’s between 3.00 pm and beer. Although she kept smiling worked well back in the day. It’s called Beer Pong and the Well, at least not for the first 10 drink. 6.00 pm. one knew that behind her beau- And yes, throughout the years idea is for one team to get the rounds anyway. (COVID-19 Drawing a one the double tiful eyes burned the question as part of ongoing development other team as drunk as possible … “WTF”? we have seen variations. We’ve by landing a ping pong ball in a 021 555 0757 [email protected] Although not obvious now, seen chemical matches, fric- cup and making them drink the Block A, 71 Millennium Business Park this brings me nicely to match- tion matches, white phosphorus contents. It looks like fun and 19 Edison Way, Century City es. Historically, the term match matches, safety matches, storm appears to attach a noble and Cape Town referred to lengths of cord laced matches and lifeboat match- competitive element to simply 7441 with chemicals that allowed es. The last two may be one in drinking, getting shitfaced, fall- them to burn continuously. Ac- the same thing, but the point is ing down and vomiting all over cording to an ancient Chinese that they are a “thing”. Progress the floor. It’s a drinking game. An independent financial planning practice, providing book called “The Records of has been made and things were These are games that involve concise and objective solutions to our clients the Unworldly and the Strange” looking good until 2017 when the consumption of copious written by a dude called Tao we encounter Lion Matches. amounts of alcoholic beverages Gu around 950 BC, matches All of sudden we are thrust into and they date back to antiquity 28 29 Zone! feature • 14 - Mozart wrote the opera, aircraft pilot in the world the United States. Mitridate Rè di Ponto. • 16 - Alexander the Great • 18 - Mary Queen of Scots is Although Zone Radio plays mainly music from the 60s, • 14 - Nadia Comaneci Founded His First Colony. the ruler of two nations. TWO 70s and 80s, many of their listeners are still in their teens. achieved what no Olympian • 17 - Shawn Fanning devel- • 18 - Mary Shelley writes the Which goes to show that they appreciate music that is more ever had before - perfection. ops the first large-scale peer- classic novel, Frankenstein. than 40 years old, because good music will always remain • 14 - Fraser Doherty starts a to-peer file sharing program, • 19 - Joan of Arc becomes a OLD MEN good music. It got the Two Grumpy Old Men to ask the business making and selling Napster. saint. question, “Just how bright is the average teen?” jam. By the age of 16 he is a • 17 - Malala Yousafzai Wins • 19 - The average age of a millionaire. a Nobel Peace Prize. soldier during the Vietnam ne of the things that Internet and smart phones still • 5 - Tori Amos is admitted to • 14 - Yasha Asley becomes • 17 - Balamurali Ambati be- War. both Matt and John do existed only in the imagination the famous Peabody Institute the youngest professor in comes the youngest quali- • 19 - Steve Jobs begins not enjoy about teens of science fiction writers. These at the John Hopkins Univer- the world. He is teaching at fied medical doctor. collaborating with Steve O the University of Leicester • 17 - Nick D’Aloisio Sells an Wozniak and developed the is that the two of them are no days information on just about sity. She was expelled at the longer teens. Not by any stretch anything you want is only a age of 11. while pursuing his own de- App to Yahoo! for $30 Mil- personal computer within of the imagination. mouse click away.” • 7 - Yehudi Menuhin gives gree. lion. two years. “I enjoyed being a teenager,” And most teens adapt to new his first solo violin perfor- • 15 - Tommy Ricketts and • 17 - Suhas Gopinath be- • 19 - Mark Zuckerberg com- says Matt. “I had few responsi- technology very quickly. For mance with the San Francis- Andrew Fitzgibbon win the comes the World’s Youngest mercializes Facebook. bilities, knew all there was to the older generation it’s not as co Symphony. Victoria Cross (VC), Brit- CEO. • 19 - Bill Gates co-founds know about anything, and had easy. This is something that • 10 - Tatum O’Neal wins a ain’s highest award for brav- • 17 - Wayne Gretzky be- Microsoft. an opinion on everything. And both Matt and John agree on. Best Supporting Actress Os- ery. comes a professional ice I’m sure that few of you are any “I have a friend that has the car. • 15 - Louis Braille invented hockey player. different to the way I was.” latest smart phone and he still • 11 - Country musician Billy the Braille System. • 18 - Saira Blair became the Yet according to his parents battles to just make and receive Gilman has a hit single and a • 15 - Farnum Thayer Fish be- youngest person ever to be he was lazy, irresponsible, good calls on it. Forget about using all platinum album. came the youngest licensed elected into government in for nothing and a know-it-all. It the fancy features of the phone. • 11 - Stevie Wonder is signed seems the more things change He’s only just learnt how to by Motown records. He has the more they remain the same. send text messages,” says John. his first hit single at the age Every older generation seems Yes, today’s teen does spend of 13. 071 225 1421 to think that teens are not worth a large amount of time texting, • 12 - William “Willie” John- much, that they should be kept tweeting, or Facebooking. But son earned the Medal of under lock and key until they then again the older generation Honour, the highest award Sunnydale, Noordhoek are at least 30, and that they are never had access to texting, for bravery in America, for 7975 Cape Town, Western Cape a drain on society. tweeting, Facebooking or even his actions during the Amer- “One of my colleagues com- the Internet. ican Civil War. plains that all her 18 year old Otherwise they probably • 12 - South African Karen son does is go online,” says would have done exactly the Muir breaks the world re- John. “I reminded her that when same as the teens of today do. cord for the 110 yard back- she was his age all she managed Just remember that the teens stroke. was to do lines.” of today are the leaders and par- • 13 - John wrote the first draft “What I’m trying to say is ents of tomorrow. of the Gospel of John, one that the average teen is far more And if that thought scares of the greatest written works intelligent than you give them you, just look at the achieve- of all time. credit for. Not all of them think ments of some teens and pre- • 13 - Joan of Arc led the that Joan of Arc was Noah’s teens listed below. French army in a major vic- wife, or that Pontius Pilate flew tory against the English at Television Repair Service in Sun Valley planes for SAA,” says Matt. • 5 - Michael Jackson joins Orléans during the Hundred 4 Cruiser Close, Sun Valley, Cape Town “Teens of today also have the Jackson 5, has his first Years’ War. Telephone 021 785 2224 far more access to information hit single at the age of 11, • 14 - David slays Goliath. than I did as a teen” says John. and his first solo hit at the • 14 - Bobby Fischer became “Back then things such as the age of 13. a Chess Grandmaster. 30 31 Zone! food Zone! food Tony’s Top Tips Quick & Easy Chef Tony Zola dishes up some top tips. This month we’re looking at soup. Ground nut soup his is a popular dish in garine. move the bay leaf. Add the North and East Africa 2. Add 1.5 litres of chicken peanut butter. here’s no getting away • Make sure that you always • Give your soup a bit of a where ground nuts are a stock. 6. Blend with a hand blender. from it, winter is upon have stocks on hand. Chick- zing by adding spices. A bit T common ingredient. They crush 3. Add ginger, tomato paste, 7. Serve hot with a roll or thick Tus once again. This is the en, beef and vegetable stock of curry added to a soup will ground nuts (peanuts) to make thyme, chilli flakes and bay slice of bread. perfect season for hearty, warm can easily be used as a base give it a nice kick. the soup. We are going to cheat leaf and bring to the boil. bowls of soup. for a soup. • When your soup is ready by using peanut butter. 4. Turn the heat down and al- The chilli gives the soup a There’s nothing nicer on a • You can make smooth soups to simmer, throw in an old This soup is cheap to make, low to simmer on low heat bit of a bite. If you don’t like cold winter’s night than a bowl (you will need a blender for cheese rind. The rind will simple to prepare, and its deli- for 20 – 30 minutes. it spicy, you can leave out the of hot soup. And soup is so easy this) or chunky soups with soften and the flavours of the cious. 5. Remove from heat and re- chilli flakes. to make and so versatile. chunks of vegetable, You cheese will infuse through- Here are some tips that you can also add cubes of beef, out the dish. PEANUT SOUP can use to help with making lamb, pork or shredded • Be creative with soup. Left- Ingredients soups that the whole family will chicken. over meat or chicken can be 1.5 litres chicken stock enjoy. • If you want to make a shredded and added to soup 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter smooth, thick soup then to give it flavour and con- 2 tbsp tomato paste add something sistency. 1 onion that will act as a • Almost anything can be 1 piece fresh root ginger, peeled thickener. Potato, turned into a soup. For in- ¼ tsp thyme pumpkin or but- stance take two tins of ½ tsp chilli flakes ter nut is perfect creamed sweetcorn, add a 1 bay leaf for this. Once it tin of low fat milk. Heat it 1 tsp butter or margarine is cooked use a until it is nearly boiling and 2 large sweet potatoes, chopped. blender to smooth then blend it - Cream of it. Sweetcorn soup. Method • Yogurt is a • You can freeze soups. So 1. Cut the onion and sweet po- very good (and make a large pot and then tato in fairly large pieces and healthy) idea for freeze some for later. sauté for a minute or two in making creamy, a teaspoon of butter or mar- silky soup.

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32 33 Zone! music 101 Forever Young Would you like fame, fortune, and a Number One hit - all before the age of 21? Well these people managed to get it right. Lorde

ccording to tradition bum Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2 is Alone Now in 1987. It went on you are not officially an the third-best selling album in to become a #1 hit. Aadult until you’re twen- the United States. The Spice Girls were an Eng- ty-one years old. In fact is many Joel had his first hit, Piano lish pop girl group formed in countries it’s a law. Man, in 1973 when he was 24. 1994. The group consisted of five Bearing this in mind it’s no But his involvement with mu- members, who each later adopt- wonder that many people think sic began way before that. ed nicknames initially ascribed that teens are not capable of do- When he was 16 he played to them: Melanie Brown (“Scary ing anything useful until they piano on the Shangri-Las’ hit Spice”), Melanie Chisholm Click on any link to become an adult. Leader Of The Pack. (“Sporty Spice”), Emma Bunton Yet, as history has proved, Sometimes music runs in the (“Baby Spice” who was 20), Geri listen to the song. there are many teens and even family. This was certainly the Halliwell (“Ginger Spice”), and pre-teens that have achieved case with The Osmond Family. Victoria Beckham, née Adams The King of Pop, Michael number one on the UK Singles the No.1 spot in the US Billboard success. They had success as a group (“Posh Spice”). Jackson had many #1 hits during Chart. Chart with her single Royals. Take a look at the artists be- but three of the family, Donny, They were signed to Virgin his career, including a number of Harry Webb, better known 1964 saw The Kinks first UK low. These are just a few of the Marie, and Jimmy, all had solo Records and released their debut hits with the Jackson 5. as Sir Cliff Richard, was just No.1 with You Really got Me teens that have achieved interna- #1 hits. single, Wannabe, in 1996. His first solo #1 hit was Ben, 19 when, back in 1959, he had written by the then 20-year-old tional success. Donny Osmond was 14 when Long time rivals Britney Spears which he recorded back in 1972. a number one hit with Living Kinks frontman, Ray Davies. Stevland Hardaway Morris is he had a #1 hit with Go Away and Christina Aguilera both has He was 13 at the time. Doll. Billie Eilish was 16 when her an American singer, songwriter, Little Girl. success while still in their teens. English singer-songwriter The song became a hit again debut EP, Don’t Smile at Me, and multi-instrumentalist and His younger sister, Marie Os- Spears was 17 when she re- Adele Laurie Blue Adkins bet- in 1986 for the charity ‘Comic reached the top 15 in the US, has had hit after hit. mond, had a hit with Paper Ros- leased Baby One More Time ter known simply as Adele, re- Relief’. UK, Canada, and Australia. He has been blind since short- es when she was 13. It reached while Aguilera was 19 when she leased her first album, called 19, Ask anyone to compile a list Her accolades include five ly after birth, but this has never #1 in the US Country Charts. released Genie In A Bottle. when she was actually 19 years of their top 100 favourite songs Grammy Awards, two Ameri- slowed him down. Little Jimmy Osmond was Taylor Swift was only 18 when old. The first hit off the album and Procol Harum’s A Whiter can Music Awards, two Guin- He had his first #1 hit at the only nine when he had a smash she had a US Country #1 hit with was Chasing Pavements. Shade Of Pale will be on most ness World Records, three MTV age of only 13 with a song called hit with Long Haired Lover Our Song. Kate Bush was 19 when she people’s list. Video Music Awards, and one Fingertips (Pt. 2). From Liverpool. Kisean Anderson, better released her debut album The Keith Reid was just 20 years Brit Award. She is the youngest Oh, and you probably know Brothers David and Shaun known as Sean Kingston was 19 Kick Inside. Included on the old when he created the song. person and second person ever him better as Stevie Wonder. Cassidy starred in the 70’s TV when he had his hit with Beauti- album was Wuthering Heights At 15, Dennis Seaton of Musi- to win the four main Grammy Back in 2002 Avril Lavigne series The Partridge Family. ful Girls. which went on to become a cal Youth wrote 80’s reggae an- categories – Best New Artist, was only 17 when she released Both had success as solo art- South African Gwyneth Jou- number one hit single. them, Pass The Dutchie, which Record of the Year, Song of the her debut album, Let Go. ists. David was 20 when he had bert, who sang under the name Billie Piper is a well known rapidly spread across the globe Year and Album of the Year – in The album produced not one, a hit with I Think I Love You. Gwyneth Ashely Robin. had a hit English actress. She also ap- in 1982, holding the number one the same year. but two #1 hits. The first was Shaun was a year younger, 19, when she was 13 with Little Jim- peared as a series regular in the spot in the UK for three weeks. And lastly, how about young Complicated and this was fol- when he had his hit with Da Do my. Tragically she died in a light BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who. Ella Marija Lani Scottish lass Lena Zavaroni. lowed by Sk8er Boi. Ron Ron. aircraft crash three years later. At the age of 15, Piper re- Yelich-O’Connor, known pro- At the age of just 10 her single Billy Joel is the third-best Tiffany Darwish, better known Teen heart-throb Justin Bieber leased her debut single Because fessionally as Lorde, is a New Ma! (He’s Making Eyes At Me) selling solo artist in the United as Tiffany, was 16 when she was 16 when he had his first hit, We Want To, which made her Zealand singer and songwriter. charted in quite a few countries, States and his compilation al- did a remake of I Think We’re Baby. the youngest artist to enter at She was just 16 when she took including South Africa. 34 35 Zone! health Remember the words to the ‘Shoop Shoop Song’ made fa- mous by Cher. “If you want to know if he loves you so, it’s in his kiss, Something to that’s where it is.” So bear in mind that girls smile about don’t want to kiss a boy that has lips that look as if a world If puckering is painful and pursing is purgatory then war has taken place on them. you probably have chapped lips. Gwyneth Bowman Take care of your lips and gives you seven tips for smoother lips. you’ll have something to smile about this winter. et’s face it - summer for a few seconds. Yet all you brand name. is over and the win- are doing is aggravating the Many of the cheaper brands L ter is here. Cold win- problem. will do your lips more dam- Watch what passes between beverages to give your lips a ter weather, dry indoor heat, Use a lip balm: While Katy age than good. your lips: When your lips are break as they heal. and even a habit of constantly Perry may have liked “the Screen out the sun: The chapped they’re far more sen- And just remember guys, licking your lips can lead to taste of her cherry chapstick”, sun’s ultraviolet rays can sitive and certain foods can these tips are not just for the chapped lips. you don’t have to kiss a girl damage and dry the sensitive irritate them. girls. Okay, you may want to The moisture in the skin to like it. skin on your lips. In fact the Be extra careful of pepper, lay off the lipstick, but make evaporates leaving rough, Most lips balm products lips are a common site for mustard, barbecue sauces, sure to follow the other six cracked, sensitive lips that are waxy or greasy and work skin cancer. orange juice and alcoholic tips. leave you little to smile about. by sealing in moisture with a Your lips don’t contain Protecting your lips from protective barrier. melanin (the pigment or col- chapping is not only impor- There are many types and ouring that can help protect tant for appearance and com- flavours available, so pick skin from the sun). So your fort, it’s just as important one that you like so you’ll lips can sunburn easier than for you health. Cold sores, use it frequently. the rest of your face. bacterial infections and oth- Try petrolatum: No, this is Certain skin cancers that er problems are more likely not some strange new chem- appear on the lips can be seri- to strike lips that are already ical. It’s plain old Petroleum ous and more likely to spread. damaged by chapping. Here’s jelly such as Vaseline. Just So if you’re going to be out in a few things you can do to smear some on your lips. the sun, even the winter sun, keep your lips soft and moist. Wear lipstick: Not only can use a lip balm that contains Don’t lick your lips: Lick- lipstick make your lips look sunscreen. ing your lips wets them and hot and sexy, it can also help Choose a product that has a the repeated exposure to wa- them. sun protection factor (SPF) of ter actually robs moisture Lipstick can help in mois- at least 15 or higher. from the lips, causing them to turising and protecting lips Check out your toothpaste: become dry. If your lips are against the sun’s ultraviolet An allergy to your toothpaste chapped then licking them rays. or mouthwash could be the does make them feel better Just a word of reason for the rough, red skin caution though. on your lips. When you’re Try switching brands of buying lipstick, toothpaste and avoid using splash out and mouthwash for a few days spend a little to see if the problem clears. extra to get a Remember to rinse well after good quality brushing. 36 37 Zone! sport The Perfect 10 Front cover pic The next time that someone tells you that no-one is perfect, SAFE MY MATE: One of the Two Grumpy Old Men that present the Sunday Breakfast just mention the name Nadia Comaneci. In 1976 she showed Zone, John Verster, makes sure that he has all the protection he needs to stay safe from that not only was perfection attainable, but that she could do Covid-19. The other Grumpy Old Man, Matt Tennyson - who took the photograph, says it seven times. ByStix Mkhize. that the only protection he needs when John is around is a good set of ear plugs.

ou’ve probably heard est gymnast ever to win the Ro- the saying, “No-one is manian Nationals. Yperfect.” Well back in At the age of 11, in 1973, she 1976 a 14-year-old girl proved won the all-around gold, as well them all wrong. as the vault and uneven bars ti- Nadia Elena Comăneci was tles, at the Junior Friendship born in OneSti, Romania on 12 Tournament. November 1961. Her first major internation- At the age of only six she al success came at the age of was selected to attend Béla 13, when she nearly swept the Károlyi’s experimental gym- 1975 European Championships bars titles and a bronze medal nastics school after Karolyi in Skien, Norway, winning the on the floor exercise. spotted her and a friend turning all-around and gold medals on The Romanian team also cartwheels in a schoolyard. every event but the floor exer- placed second in the team com- She was just eight when she cise, in which she placed sec- petition, capturing silver. came 13th in her first Romani- ond. She was named the United She was the 1976 BBC Sports an National Championships in Press Internationals’ “Female Personality of the Year in the 1969. Athlete of the Year” for 1975. overseas athlete’s category and The following year, at the age It was at the 1976 Summer the Associated Press’s 1976 of nine, she became the young- Olympic Games in Montreal, “Female Athlete of the Year”. Canada that Nadia would stun She also retained her title as the the world. UPI Female Athlete of the Year. After she had finished her Back home in Romania, routine on the uneven bars on Comăneci’s success led her to July 18 her score was flashed be named a “Hero of Socialist up on the electronic scoreboard. Labour”; she was the youngest Her score was shown as 1.00. Romanian to receive such rec- At first the crowd was con- ognition during the administra- fused and they began to boo the tion of Nicolae Ceauşescu. judges. Then they realised what In November 1989 she de- had happened. fected to the United States of The scoreboards only went America and in 1996 she mar- up to 9.99 and Nadia had just ried former gymnast Bart Con- become the first gymnast in ner. Olympic history to score a per- In 2000 Comăneci was named fect 10.00. as one of the athletes of the Over the course of the Olym- century by the Laureus World pics, Comăneci would earn six Sports Academy. additional 10s, en route to cap- turing the all-around, beam, and

38 39 Zone! sport a piece of Evander Holyfield’s championship golds in total. Laura Dekker ear. 16 year old Dutch teen Laura Yet at the start of his career Karen Muir Dekker became the youngest Age means nothing Tyson was one of the most for- How about our very own Ka- sailor to complete a solo cir- To break a world record or become a world champion takes hard work, dedication, and midable boxers ever to climb ren Muir? In 1965, at the age cumnavigation of the world. experience. And experience comes with age - and that’s something that should have been into the ring. of only 12, she set a new world And she had to fight for the explained to these champions and record breakers. He won the world heavy- record in the 110 yards back- right to even make the attempt. weight championship title at stroke. The Dutch government said the age of only 20. The young- During the next five years she that she was far too young to at- hey say we’re young You can’t legally vote, drive a 26 year-old Jamaican was the est heavyweight ever to do so. would go on to set fifteen world tempt to sail around the world and we don’t know, we car, or have a drink until you’re reigning world champion as records in the backstroke at 100 alone. Twon’t find out until we 18. well as the 100 metre world re- Carissa Moore metres, 200 metres, 110 yards, So she took them to court grow, or so said Cher in the hit Yet when it comes to the cord holder. Standing 1.70 metres tall and and 220 yards. where she eventually won per- song I’ve Got You Babe which world of sport age isn’t always Someone should have told 21 weighing only 64 kg, Carissa Sadly she passed away on 1 mission to make the attempt. she sang with her late husband that important. year old Yohan Blake. Blake, Moore doesn’t look like a world April 2013 as a result of breast Sony Bono. In fact often age means abso- another Jamaican, finished the champion. cancer. She was 60 years old. Jahangir Khan Let’s face it, age sometimes lutely nothing. Just take a look race in a time of 9.92 seconds, Moore, from Honolulu, Ha- Anyone that knows anything does count against a person. at some of these world champi- beating Bolt into second place. waii, finished school at the end Sebatian Vettel about squash will know the ons and record breakers. Although Blake’s winning of 2010. The following year, At the age of 19 Germany’s name Jahangir Khan from Paki- time was slower than Bolt’s 2011, saw the 18 year old be- Sebastian Vettel became the stan. Yohan Blake world record time of 9.58 his come the youngest ASP Wom- youngest driver to race at a In 1981, at the age of 17, At the 2011 IAAF (Interna- win did mean that he was now en’s World Surfing Champion. Grand Prix meeting, plus Vet- Khan won the World Open tional Association the new 100 metre World Cham- Since turning professional tel became the youngest driver Squash Championship when of Athletics pion, and the youngest ever 100 she has already earned more to score world championship Federations) metre World Champion. then $250,000 Dollars in prize points when he came seventh at World Cham- money. the 2007 US Grand Prix. Sebatian pionships Wilfred Benitez He was also the youngest Vettel held in Dae- In 1976 at the age of 17 years Fu Mingxia driver ever to lead an F1 race, gu, South and three months, Wilfred Be- How many teenagers get the along with being youngest Korea every- nitez stepped into the boxing International Olympics Com- driver to have claimed a pole one knew that ring to meet WBA Light Wel- mittee to change the rules? position and the youngest to Usain Bolt terweight champion Antonio Well 13 year old Fu Mingxia have ever won a Formula would win Cervantes in a world title fight. did exactly that. One Grand Prix. the 100 metre Benitez was still at high In 1991 she took the gold At the age of 23 he sprint. school and many of his class- medal in the 10 metre platform became the youngest After all the mates had come to watch the diving event at the 1991 World ever Formula One world fight. Swimming Championships in champion when he took 15 rounds of boxing later and Perth, Australia. She was 12 at the 2010 F1 Drivers’ Champi- Benitez became the youngest the time. onship. boxer ever to win a world title. The following summer, Fu took gold at the Barcelo- Alexis Thompson Mike Tyson na Olympics aged 13, which A five shot victory at the ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson is probably prompted divings governing Navistar LPGA (Ladies Profes- remembered for all the wrong body to rule that all future di- sional Golf Association) Clas- reasons - such as his temper, vers must be at least 14 years sic in Alabama, USA saw 16 brushes with the law, and his old by the year of the contest in year old Alexis ‘Lexi’ Thomp- world title fight where he bit off the Olympics, World Champi- son become the youngest golfer onships or World Cup to enter. to win an LPGA event. She went on to win four Olympic golds and two world Martina Hingis 40 41 he defeated Australian, Geoff only 10 years old. Chess Champion. A chess prod- a test match against Sri Lanka and three Sherpas. Hunt, who was the previous igy, she is the youngest female in Colombo. Norman Whiteside Upon successfully hiking the year’s world number one and Dominique Moceanu player ever to qualify for the When Norman Whiteside de- Vinson Massif in December four time World Open cham- Moceanu trained under title of grandmaster and the Javed Miandad buted for Northern Ireland at 2011 at the age of 15 years, 5 pion. coaches youngest ever to win the Wom- Pakistan cricketer Javed the age of 17 years and 41 days months, 12 days, Romero be- It was the first of six World Marta and Béla Károlyi, and en’s World Chess Champion- Miandad became the youngest at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, came the youngest climber in Open titles that Khan would later, Luminida Miscencu and ship which she won when she player to score a double test he became the youngest player the world to complete the Sev- win. Mary Lee Tracy. was just 16. century. to appear in a World Cup. en Summits - the seven highest She earned her first National He was 19 years and 140 days When selected for the World peaks in the world. Martina Hingis Team berth at age 10 and repre- Jack Paine when he scored 206 runs in a Cup squad by manager Billy Nicknamed the ‘Swiss Miss’, sented the United States in vari- Scoring a hole-in-one at golf match against New Zealand in Bingham, he had played just Toni Stadler Martina Hingis was only 12 ous major international compe- is a major achievement for any 1976. two competitive games at club The youngest person to have when she won the French Open titions at the junior level. golfer. level. skydived is four year old Toni junior title. She was the all around silver Jack Paine pulled off this feat Hasan Raza Stadler from South Africa. Two years later she became medallist at the 1992 Junior Pan when he was only three years Hasan Raza is a Pakistani Ian Thorpe Toni was strapped to Tan- the youngest player to win a Am Games and the 1994 junior old. cricketer who set a world record Thorpe was named as the dem Master Paul Lutge’s chest Grand Slam match when she U.S. National Champion. Paine scored his ace on the 60 when he became the youngest most successful athlete at the as they leaped out of their sin- beat Jolene Watanabe-Giltz in In 1995, at the age of 13 and metre sixth hole at an executive player to play international test 2000 Summer Olympics. When gle-engine plane 10,000 feet the Australian Open aged 14 a half, she became the youngest course, the Lake Forest (Calif.) cricket. Thorpe was 14 he represent- above the earth, free falling for years. gymnast to win the senior all- Golf and Practice Centre. At the time of his debut Raza ed Australia – youngest male half a minute before opening Two years later, at the age of around title at the U.S. National was only 14 years and 233 days ever to do that – and won the the parachute. 16, Hingis won both the Aus- Championships. Vasil Lobzhanidze old. 400 metre freestyle at the Perth tralian Open and Wimbledon She was the youngest mem- At the age of 18 Lobzha- World Championships in 1998. And there you have it. Some singles titles. ber of both the 1995 World nidze, who played for Georgia, Rashid Khan remarkable champions and, Championships team became the youngest player to In September 2019, Khan led Jordan Romero with the exception of Yohan Naomi Kutin and the gold med- participate at a Rugby World the Afghnistan cricket team in Romero was just 13 years old Blake, all while still under the Naomi Kutin set a world al-winning 1996 Cup. the one-off Test against Bang- when he reached the summit of age of 21. record for the 97 pound (44 Olympic squad, This was at the 2015 Rugby ladesh, and at the age of 20 Mount Everest in May 2010. So when it comes to achiev- kg) division in the raw squat the Magnificent World Cup in England. years and 350 days, became the He was accompanied by ing something in sport, or any event by lifting an astound- Seven, and was youngest cricketer to captain a his father, Paul Romero, his other field for that matter, don’t ing 215 (97.7 kg) pounds popular with Jack Hartley Test match side. step-mother, Karen Lundgren, let a little thing like age hold at the RAW Unity weight both the pub- The youngest Springbok of you back. lifting championships lic and gym- all time was Bishops schoolboy in Texas. And she was nastics fans. Jack Hartley. She is the He only played one test for last gym- South Africa and that was nast to against an English touring team Dominique Moceanu compete at on 5 September 1891. an Olym- At the time of his debut Hart- pic Games ley was 17 years and 18 days legally at old. the age of 14. Mohammed Ashraful On 6 September 2001 Mo- Hou Yifan hammed Ashraful of Bang- Hou Yifan is a ladesh became the youngest Carissa Moore Chinese chess player to score a test century in grandmaster cricket. and four-time He was 17 years and 61 days Women’s World old when he scored 114 runs in 42 43 Zone! humour ry with too much reliance on If I need air I’ll just suck it in canned peppers. through the 10 centimetre hole Judge 2: Ho hum, tastes as if in my stomach. The Great Natal Curry Contest the chef literally threw in a can of chilli peppers at the last mo- Naidoo’s Toenail Curling ment. (I should take note at this Curry or those of you who have of chicken. Slight chilli tang. standing behind me with fresh stage that I am worried about Judge 1: The perfect ending. lived in Natal, you know Judge 2: Exciting BBQ fla- refills. Feels like I’m eating nu- Judge # 3. He appears to be in This is a nice blend curry. Not how typical this is. vour, needs more peppers to be clear waste! F a bit of distress as he is cursing too bold but spicy enough to They actually have a Curry taken seriously. uncontrollably). declare its existence. Cook-off about June/July. It Judge 3: Keep this out of the Lalla’s Legal Lip Remover Judge 3: You could put a Judge 2: This final entry is a takes up a major portion of a reach of children. I’m not sure Judge 1: Meaty, strong cur- grenade in my mouth, pull the good, balanced curry. Neither parking lot at the Royal Show what I’m supposed to taste be- ry. Cayenne peppers freshly pin, and I wouldn’t feel a thing. mild nor hot. Sorry to see that in Pietermaritzburg. sides pain. I had to wave off two ground, adding considerable I’ve lost sight in one eye, and most of it was lost when Judge Judge 3 was an inexperienced people who wanted to give me kick. Very impressive. the world sounds like it is made #3 passed wind, passed out, food critic named Frank. the Heimlich manoeuvre! They Judge 2: Average beef curry, of rushing water. My shirt is fell over and pulled the curry Frank: “Recently, I was hon- had to rush in more beer when could use more tomato. Must “The contestant covered with curry which slid pot down on top of himself. oured to be selected as a judge they saw the look on my face. admit the chilli peppers make a seemed offended unnoticed out of my mouth. Not sure if he’s going to make at a Curry Cook-off. The origi- strong statement. when I told her that At least, during the autopsy, it. Poor man, wonder how he’d nal person called in sick at the Shamila’s “Burn down the Judge 3: My ears are ringing, her chilli had given me they’ll know what killed me. have reacted to really hot cur- last moment and I happened to garage” Curry sweat is pouring off my fore- brain damage.” I’ve decided to stop breathing- ry? be standing there at the judge’s Judge 1: Excellent firehouse head and I can no longer focus it’s too painful. Screw it; I’m Judge 3: No Report. table asking for directions to curry. Great kick. my eyes. The contestant seemed not getting any oxygen anyway. the Beer Garden when the call Judge 2: A bit salty, good use offended when I told her that her came in. of chilli peppers. chilli had given me brain dam- I was assured by the other Judge 3: Call 911. I’ve locat- age. Shareen saved my tongue two judges (Natal Indians) that ed a uranium pill. My nose feels from bleeding by pouring beer the curry wouldn’t be all that like I have been snorting Drain directly on it from the pitcher. I Local is lekker answers spicy and, besides, they told me Cleaner. Everyone knows the wonder if I’m burning my lips I could have free beer during routine by now. Get me more off. The other judges asked me 1. Taximan - éVoid 19. Born In A Taxi - BLK Sonshine 36. I Need A Little Love - Lionel the tasting, so I accepted”. beer before I ignite. Barmaid to stop screaming. Screw them. 2. Hey Boy - Via Afrika 20. Celebrate! - Julian Laxton Band Petersen 3. 3. Clowns (See Yourself) - Ella- 21. My Kind Of Girl - Cinema 37. The Wonder Of Your Love - Here are the scorecard notes pounded me on the back, now mental 22. Man on the moon - Ballyhoo Jody Wayne from the event: my backbone is in the front part Verishnee’s Vegetarian Vari- 4. Slow Rain - Celtic Rumors 23. Picking Up Pebbles - Cornelia 38. How Do You Do - The Rising of my chest. I’m getting drunk ety 5. Johnny Calls The Chemist - Fall- 24. Sunglasses - Hilary Sons Machado’s Maniac Monster from all the beer. Judge 1: Thin yet bold vege- ing Mirror 25. Seagull’s Name Was Nelson - 39. The Child Inside - Qkumba Zoo Tomato Curry tarian variety curry. Good bal- 6. This Boy - Sweatband Des & Dawn Lindberg 40. Master Jack - Four Jacks & A Judge 1: A little too heavy on Baboo’s Black Magic Bean ance of spices and peppers. 7. Charlie - Rabbitt 26. Put Your Hand In The Hand - Jill the tomato. Amusing kick. Curry Judge 2: The best yet. Ag- 8. Substitute - Clout Alan Garrity 41. Exclusively Yours - Dickie Judge 2: Nice smooth tomato Judge 1: Black bean curry gressive use of peppers, onions, 9. Mammy Blue - Charisma 27. Kentucky Blues - Lauren Copley Loader & The Blue Jeans flavour. Very mild. with almost no spice. Disap- and garlic. Superb. 10. Jabulani - P.J. Powers 28. Little Jimmy - Gwyneth Ash- 42. Sally Sunshine - Clive Bruce 11. Venus - Stockley Sisters ley-Robins 43. One More Angel In Heaven - Judge 3 (Frank): Holy crap, pointing. Judge 3: My intestines are 12. Give Me The Good News - 29. Hello A - Sharon Tandy & Billy Richard Loring what the hell is this stuff? You Judge 2: Hint of lime in the now a straight pipe filled with Crocodile Harris Forrest 44. Toy Train - John Edmond could remove dried paint from black beans. Good side dish gaseous, sulphuric flames. 13. Buccaneer - McCully Workshop 30. A Million Drums - Dennis East 45. Ag Pleez Daddy - Jeremy Taylor your driveway. Took me two for fish or other mild foods, not Can’t feel my lips anymore. 14. I Like - John Ireland 31. It’s Amazing (The Incredible 46. Heart - Gene Rockwell beers to put the flames out. I much of a curry. I need to wipe my butt with a 15. ZX Dan - Radio Rats Dance) - Pocket Lips 47. Lady Soul - DJ Jazzy D hope that’s the worst one. These Judge 3: I felt something snow cone ice-cream. 16. The Spaniard - Lesley Rae 32. Whisper Your Secret - The Hel- 48. Better The Devil You Know - people are crazy. scraping across my tongue, but Dowling icopters Stingray was unable to taste it. Is it pos- Mahomed’s “Mother-in- 17. When Love Comes Knocking At 33. Feel So Strong - PJ Powers & 49. Weeping - Bright Blue Phoenix BBQ Chicken Curry sible to burn out taste buds? law’s” Curry Your Door - The Dealians Steve Kekana 50. Dear Abby - Little Sister 18. Woodpeckers From Space - Café 34. Live On - Pierre De Charmoy Judge 1: Smoky, with a hint Shareen, the beer maid, was Judge 1: A mediocre cur- Society 35. Paradise Road - Joy 44 45 Zone! 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