tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19125277456339686712024-02-07T00:08:44.165-08:00Cloud_CottageQuaint home to trinklets of artistic expression.Noxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-62232627835049800542013-03-19T03:08:00.003-07:002013-03-19T03:08:56.572-07:00Keep it moving kid!<span style="font-family: inherit;">Greetings :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So here I am again to give a double packed glimpse into the developing facets of being a journalist. We are well aware that the realm of journalism has experienced a number of changes that have come to affect the popularity of various mediums. Newspapers are suffering in circulation numbers as the development of web based journalism has taken lead. The audiences that we now cater to are for more interested in fast, integrated and social news content. This pushes the role of the journalist to a great extent and as a television student the words, "mobile journalist" have come to mean so much to the work I would produce. This phrase introduces the use of smartphone technologies in a way that allows for more people to have access to the information one produces. The number of people who are now able to share their experiences have doubled. And as a journalist it only makes sense that we take lead in using these devices to provide integrated information for our audience members.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The revolution of communication has taken a five step move to where we are at the moment. From the debut of hard copy, the development of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printing_press" target="_blank">Gutenberg press</a> to the rise of television (my absolute fav), the internet and then the rise of mobile communication. We can already tell that we have moved pretty fast as a modern society, which only emphasises the need for journalists to take lead in these technologies. The age of convergence pushes the journalist to make use of their smartphone technologies such as the I-phone to make spectacular work. The use of these devices allows for one to come in close with a particular action and take to the streets without people being reluctant to share with the journalist. Composition becomes an imperative skill that gives ones images far more life and be an active journalist that documents their world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With so many web-based technologies, journalists are able to bring something of their own to the table. The world of blogging can be great in being a platform for images and video images to be shared. Conversations can be facilitated by the journalist themselves and soon enough one may have a following which could translate to greater credibility as a mobile journalist. <a href="https://twitter.com/" target="_blank">Twitter,</a> is really one of the most dynamic and fastest growing social networks that has lead the distribution of news. This minute by minute documentation pushes us as budding journalists to be fast and also informed. Twitter followers appear far more motivated by journalists who are able to tweet interesting information that is current due to the fast nature of Twitter. Just like in television, you are motivated by the fact that someone can easily turn off the TV or change the channel, one can lose or gain followers just as easily on Twitter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mobile technology calls for immediacy and for the story to be visually told and that there is an element of play as the mobile journalist needs to give the public something extra. This is because it is so easy for anyone to break story as the public sphere is equipped with these technologies that it is the job of the journalist to then push for something extra. To do the further research which will give context to the stories in a way that is better than the next journalist. Technologies such as the Go-Pro is a camera device that can give first person view and aerial view of a particular scene which would give so much nuance to the kind of coverage of particular events. The age of convergence calls for connectivity and creativity that can make use of these technologies in a way the stimulate audiences. If we zoom with our feet we are well on our way, so pick up that smartphone and play.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> My next focus is a brief look at the w</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">orld of court reporting. Our class had the opportunity to listen to a presentation from David Macgregor who is a freelance writer for the Daily Dispatch and has had a great deal of experience covering many stories in the Eastern Cape. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The world of court reporting is often a very daunting space for new journalists; however the primary piece of advice was that one should, “act as if they are meant to be there until you get kicked out”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Through a humorous sharing of his experiences it is evident that the court will always provide a story. It is the choices of the journalist to pick something that will be refreshing for the reader/viewer and make that story come alive in a simple and approachable manner. In understanding the basic proceedings the journalist should perhaps acquaint themselves with terminology used in the court so that accurate reporting takes place. If one uses the court roll one can know which cases are coming up and therefore look up particular jargon that can help the reporter disseminate the information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With the use of mobile technologies one can use twitter in disseminating information on the high profile/ well known cases that are in the interest of the public. Within the courtroom space one should not be shy to ask for names of particular individuals while also adhering to court regulations that hinder the release of some names.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In a simply delivered presentation Macgregor highlighted the key point which is that the court can be a wonderful starting point to finding out so many stories. The stories that are also untold can be found in the courts and one should exercise their right to be in space and practice till court reporting is just as easy as turning a newspaper.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">from the creaks of the cottage.xx</span>Noxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-74479584716847097102013-03-12T14:07:00.003-07:002013-03-12T14:07:49.164-07:00Down tools and misconceptions!
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Greetings</span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">“ Amandla! Ngawethu!” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This phrase is one very common to
many South Africans as protest and strike action is a common feature of our
landscape. Media coverage of most strike action tends to be quite
sensationalised and filled with headlines that emphasis the chaos and violence
that may occur. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So when we were given a lecture
on the intricacies of strike reporting by a very dynamic labour lawyer, I was
blown at how much there is to this facet of reporting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The right to strike is one
enshrined in the Constitution of South Africa. Strike action serves as an
essential tool in collective bargaining. Within this process, the employer is
bound to bargain more fairly as it balances the chance of the employer to make
independent decisions that may affect the workers. Therefore, the first misconception
that plagues civil society is that that a strike is in fact illegal. This is
not is the case rather the strike may not be protected. In order for a strike
to be classified as lawful/protected it must be in line with the <a href="http://www.acts.co.za/labour-relations-act-1995/" target="_blank">Labour Relations Act</a> definition of a strike. This definition includes the need to
induce an answer. Strikers must all know the common cause of the strike and
there has to a definite ability to end the strike action. If a strike does not
fit this definition it is an abuse of strike rights. This gives the employer
the right to dismiss any employees who partake in an unprotected strike.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As mentioned previously, when
strike action occurs (well the ones that are more inclined to sell newspapers
or guarantee viewers- as strikes happen often but only a few receive wild media
attention) there is a great deal of sensationalised information. Problems in
representation are always an issue as media personal are more inclined to
approach and have bias toward corporations and little conversation is had with
the people who are actually striking. There can be no general theory of what
causes strikes. One must also realise that it is always in the best interest of
the employer to exaggerate the amount of damage that is caused in a strike.
Therefore one is to be sceptical about the information released/covered during
the time of strike. A recent example would be what occurred in<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marikana_miners'_strike" target="_blank"> Marikana</a> last
year. However another thing that journalists and civil society should be aware
of, are the kind of statistics that are thrown around during a time of strike.
These are usually gathered in a way that can fit in a certain reason for the
strike action.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One must remember that
strike action is very multi-layered entity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are also different kinds of
strikes, such as:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Offensive economic strikes: This is not limited
to money but also places emphasis on leave time too. There is a concern for
better hours of work and working conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Defensive frictional strikes: These are
responses to unfair management conduct. These include a change in employment
conditions, supervision and the like.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Solidarity –building strikes: These promote the
need aims of the union in trying to accomplish recognition from the employer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">General strikes: This includes a large number of
workers from varying industries against the conditions in the labour
environment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Other forms of industrial action
are often left out of the coverage in contemporary media. Some of these
include, “go-slows” which is the deliberate retardation of work. Sit-in would
be where employees occupy a common space within the office space. Other
versions include work stoppage; this is a refusal to which then goes against
the parameters set up by the Labour Laws.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It appears that with so many
facets that make up the world of strike action. It would appear that the media
has done well to misinform the public space. If a reported where to get acquainted
with the rights and parameters that are given to workers, perhaps issues of
representation would not be the one of the biggest issues that plagues the
media realm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from the creaks of the cottage.xxNoxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-31792743187737292222013-03-04T23:07:00.002-08:002013-03-04T23:07:50.970-08:001,2,3 Action!<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">As a little girl who was always glued to the television no matter what was playing, watching the news on all “government channels” soon became part of my daily activity. Since those days of being glued to the television I would have not guessed that I too would be running around the little town of Grahamstown lugging around camera equipment in order to shoot a news clip of my own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This rather intimidating task started with a step by step proposal stating what the story would cover and the relevance that it would have to the kind of news that is within the public sphere currently. And with such a dynamic society that we South Africans have, it wasn’t long till I had figured what story would be investigated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">In light of all the media attention that has circled around the high rape statistics that the country has and the on going outcry against the growing numbers, I could only think of my own experience of working with a former prisoner who had been acquitted for the that particular crime. My colleague, had been quite open about the details of his arrest and found a sense of growth and responsibility from his days as youngster and is very willing to take responsibility for the actions that had occurred. Now, within a public sphere where the dominant discourse see’s the male as the sole predator (which of course is highly validated looking at out statistics), it can only pose the question: Can men can change? Could someone charged with such a heavy crime re-integrate in society and lose the “ex-convict” profile. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">With the largest population of prisoners in Africa, it is interesting to focus on the rehabilitation process of prisoners once released. The view of the released prisoner is key to view as, this citizen is often ostracised and is given very little opportunity to contribute to the development of the economy. So the process of rehabilitation became a point of focus for this story. By looking at the progress my colleague has made through the use of theatre, we look at how someone has worked to redevelop themselves and work against the common thought that one person is not able to change. These questions are all in light of the current outcry against the rape of <a href="http://mg.co.za/article/2013-02-28-gender-violence-flowers-in-bredasdorp-and-rage" target="_blank">Anene Booysen</a> in Bredesdorp.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="background-color: white;">With such a sensitive and nuanced topic, it is interesting to look at notions of objectivity</span> within a South African context. Objectivity has long been a standard principle of the model journalist. However with the kind of complexities and varying notions people have in entering the profession of journalism, objectivity is hard to achieve. This is due to varying experience and notions that influence how it is one is to write a story and articulate a particular thought. For instance within my story it is very important to present objectivity in representation, but of course my having worked with the subject makes my take on the story a little different to the journalist who is meeting, “the ex-convict”. What matters the most are facts and how those are presented for the reader to comprehend. The notion of objectivity was first comprehended as just giving each subject in the story, equal time. However, as time changes, the different generations redevelop that thought and the role of objectivity is once again blurred and disfigured.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">In thinking about what one of our lecturers, <a href="http://www.ru.ac.za/jms/staff/" target="_blank">Paul Hills</a> highlighted, the changing traditions of the media and the notions of objectivity are what media practitioners need to understand. That way there is no mystified view of what one is doing within society. The role of the media and openness that may have occurred in 1980s and what very different to what the media experiences now. One could go as far as to say that an anti-media movement is in the works as citizens are far more aware of the role of the media and how images can be subverted. There is a greater call for financial compensation from sources which makes the notion of objectivity a blurred notion as people are aware of the dependency that the media has on the people rather than the other way around.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">It is therefore so important for the budding journalist to internalise the news very differently by looking at varying perspectives. One needs to interrogate the kind of coverage that takes place and in that make the news a varied nuanced experience. In light of all the conversations around rape culture one needs to have everyone sitting at the table. No matter how repulsive and tense conversations are, the public sphere then becomes an equal one which motivated my particular choice. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Noxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-70624568753851673462013-02-26T03:55:00.000-08:002013-02-26T03:55:36.862-08:00Accountability: Our civil duty
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Greetings </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This past week, I had the opportunity to further my
knowledge in the sources that one could utilise in understanding the functions
of the public institutions from the view of a wildly respected service provider
known as the </span><a href="http://www.psam.org.za/index.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Public
Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM)</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">. Established, in 1999 this
organisation works to improve public service delivery through the use of
accountability monitors. There is also a concern for the use of public resources.
Through these accountability monitors PSAM works to progressively protect, and
realise the constitutional rights that citizens are entitled to. Within PSAM
there are three core elements of focus within the organisation where employees
are allocated. The two areas of focus include: monitoring and advocacy
programme and regional learning programme. In a climate where public
institutions appear for to fall short in the fulfilment of their duties, a very
close relationship with organisations such as PSAM is key in being an active
citizen and thorough journalist. </span></div>
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centre the work of PSAM it is helpful to understand and familiarise yourself
with the social accountability system in relation to the state. This is a plan
which attempts to structure the process of accountability. The fundamental
spheres of this process being, 1) Planning and resources management 2)
Expenditure management 3) Performance management 4) Public integrity and
finally the last being, 5) Oversight. These processes are fully explained</span><a href="http://www.psam.org.za/page.php?pid=13" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;"> here</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">; such a
break down can help any citizen or journalist to unpack the effectiveness of
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">What became quite apparent in the discussion that occurred
around the work of PSAM is that there is very little knowledge of what it is
that the structures of local government, municipal councillors, and ward
committees are obliged to do. The results found in the
Eastern Cape from the 2011 Census which documented 25% of homes in the region
going without electricity., proving a need for accountability and proper management of the public institution in charge of generating power. In such instances there needs to be distinct follow
up in the work of various committees and the recommendations particular
committee’s may make. Examples include the municipal committee which is
required to approve budgets, charge service fees for water and elect while also
making sure are actually given the service. Minutes to meetings and access
particular documentation are requirements that journalists should and have to
be aware of. In getting to know the kind of ward councillors that head up the committees,
in depth information about their interests must be put forward in a declaration.
It is key that such information is made accessible in order to ensure that any
working relationships with specific companies won’t result in the misuse of
state funds for personal use<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sphere. The role of the journalist has really become far more complex in that
one needs to aware of the key sources that can help identify the operation of
corruption. Take for example the constantly sought after tender. According to
the constitution, the process of giving out tenders (otherwise known as
procurement of goods and services) needs to be awarded on a “fair, equitable
and transparent” basis. When a possible tender is available there has to be a
public declaration for the opportunity to receive the tender. If the
information for the tender is not public or adequately advertised this can be
the first port of call in questioning how fair or transparent the process has
been. Quite often there can be a conflict of interest in such transactions as
stakeholders involved with the tender could easily ensure that that the tender
is given to someone who has the ability to provide benefits for the
stakeholders. Therefore by using the Promotion of Public Access to Information
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focused on the supply of information and other independent organisations who
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the interests of local government and encourage local government to fulfil its particular
mandates. COGTA is an organisation which works to develop national policy law
for local government and monitors its implementation. In line with the
financial management and the auditing of municipal issues we have the employees
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In an ever changing and dynamic socio-political climate within South Africa, the role of the budding journalist or media practitioner is often never one dimensional. Quite recently it dawned on me fully that addressing the complexities of our space whether it be the political, economic or socially based will be the thing that keeps the journalism industry alive. Within an era where <a href="http://mg.co.za/article/2012-12-01-anc-chief-whip-welcomes-passing-of-info-bill-by-ncop" target="_blank">secrecy bills</a> loom and the limitation of press freedom is</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> on the cards many comments on the role of journalists have come to attention. One p</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">articular criticism that circulates the public sphere is the lack in knowledge that journo’s have in how institutional structures that make up our cities/towns work. Rather than just reporting and parroting the press releases that will soon flood our inboxes perhaps a little further knowledge in how the municipality works for instance would be ideal.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This municipality finds itself located in South Africa's poorest province of the Eastern Cape where</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">economic disparities are wildly evident. The geography that Grahamstown presents,only accentuates "the other" as one half enjoys a rather efficient and co-operative service from the municipality while "the other" continues to struggle and also operate quite independently from the streuctures protected by Rhodes University.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><br />
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"We shall strive to ensure sustainable, affordable, equitable and quality services in a just, friendly, secure and healthy environment, which promotes social and economic growth for all."<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This vision already presents </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">the toughest task for the municipality in an environment that has so many complexities. However it is only knowledge of the systems that can allow for adequate commentary on the operation of such an institution. Which leads us to the return of citizen and more so journalistic inquiry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When approaching the municipality in line with any issues related to the varying wards that make up Grahamstown it is important to understand the issues that actually fall under the mandate of the municipality. With various issues being a provincial issue such as crime and education for instance, a journalist would do well to read up on the varying departments that the municipality has and come informed.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The municipality has long been this distant figure that cant appear to get anything right within this little valley as we witness a number of the basic services such as adequate sanitation being a luxury to the bulk of the residents of the town. Which then made the Integrated Development Plan(IDP) that Mngitama-Diko highlighted as an on-going project within Makana, far more intresting as a starting point for finding out the developments that have been made in line with the aspirations of the IDP. A community member to municipality consultation process is one that is often encouraged and advertised as a working organism. However the biggest problems that one may find is the lack within that fundamental communication. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The ability to engage with documentation on the website is a basic right that we are as journalists need to take hold of and become the active citizens in using the channels placed by the institution and from understanding the process then allow for the struggles and experiences of the people to then be shared. None of this though has any bearing without understanding the way in which</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mngitama-Diko used a particular word which resonates with the intention behind the kind of socio-politically orientated news I aim to produce at some stage. The word was,"witness". The desire to investigate and see rather than allowing for the press release to be the foundation of a particular story. Which then brings the return back to inter-personal contact within this particular industry as the practice of telephonic interviews and churnalism (merely churning the information that is provided in press releases and the like) has taken the value away from first hand witnessing of news.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The ability to engage with the people who make the decisions within the space you reside in is fundamental in building a working relationship with those you will need in providing commentary.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Often, the portrayal of news from the heights of the clock tower and <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">Journalism </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">department</span> can often provide information that is heavily plagued with middle class concerns and dissemination of news is often problematic. It is then also within that space that the inter-personal relationships with community members be adjusted drastically. Municipal issues are generally those that affect personal living conditions and in order to report adequately I feel its only necessary to understand and "witness" the space that one investigates.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">With the presentation of numerous names and contact details that Mngitama-Diko shared it is evident that the interest in learning and approaching the right people will get the work done for the information and stories lie at every street corner. However it is the incentive of the budding journo to get up and inquire and more so to cross over the safety net and interact with the space and people who govern.</span></div>
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from the creaks of the cottage.xxNoxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-70310787440769441692012-04-30T16:28:00.000-07:002012-04-30T16:28:13.605-07:00Joshua Bennet- thats all you need.Greetings:)<br />
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Joshua Bennett. This young man makes me so excited about thought, words and the sentiments that carry the delivery of those elements.He is a poet who is part of the Strivers Row and it is group of talented young people who are pushing their passions through words, song, photography etc. Its really inspirational. They seem to have established great relations with filmmakers too which is wonderful because the collaborations are looking stellar.<br />
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Here is piece by Joshua Bennett entitled "Balaenoptera"<br />
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from the creaks of the cottage.xxNoxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-40166235909244345832012-04-30T15:39:00.000-07:002012-04-30T15:41:55.078-07:00A Norwegian treat for the heart.Greetings :)<br />
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This past month I was introduced to such a lovely and beautiful artist. By the name of, Mikhael Paskalev this musician has come to gain some popularity over the last year or so and I have been bonding with two specific songs. The videos for these songs are also great. His music tends to be defined as indie pop and highly influenced by folk music as you will be able to tell. His debut album is said to be still in the making. Looking forward to some great work and visual concepts.<br />
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1) I Spy - A good pick me up song in the month of May :)<br />
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<br />Noxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-22887418364100705122012-04-30T15:09:00.000-07:002012-04-30T15:42:11.148-07:00May we return to kindness.Greetings :)<br />
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Wow! A whole month without any updates. To those who care, I really have been tied up with a lot and for that I'm sorry but its GOOD to be back. May is my birthday month so the plan is to just indulge in all things that I love more often than not. Taking some time out to gift myself. :)<br />
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I recently heard of a lovely photographer by the name of Harry Callahan and he used his wife as the subject of his images for many years. He died in 1999 and recently she passed on too and the most wonderful images have been released as part as part of Elna Callahan tribute.<br />
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I love the femininity in each of the moments, its as if the body is not being exploited but rather celebrated in its most genuine state. <br />
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from the creaks of the cottage.xxNoxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-32411564564736458102012-03-18T10:30:00.000-07:002012-03-18T10:30:41.477-07:00Lets put a bounce in that stepGreetings ;)<br />
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I have been so lucky to have been given a load of great music from a close friend of mine. Of that collection is the amazing band Tune-Yards.It seems I have been quite delayed in having them on my play list. Better late than never right?. They are an experimental band that have the some of the most amazing elements in their music which grace my ears everyday.<br />
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I really would like to share one of my favorite songs of theirs entitled, Bizness.<br />
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from the creaks of the cottage.xxNoxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-50122385439398139082012-03-18T10:20:00.000-07:002012-03-18T10:20:27.142-07:00Chanel F/W 2012Greetings:)<br />
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I have missed you folks. Things have been a little crazy on my side and so updates have been a little slow. Fret not for I have some great images I came across from the Chanel Fall Fashion Week 2012.<br />
There is a great play of textures this season and there are some great combinations through the collection.<br />
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from the creaks of the cottage.xxNoxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-8638257162088154042012-02-27T14:20:00.000-08:002012-02-27T14:20:06.845-08:00Melodies for afternoon tea.Greetings :)<br />
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Upon my late night procrastination sessions of watching some Gossip Girl, I heard such a lovely song as part of the soundtrack show soundtrack. Now before any judgement presents itself you must give this song a its great Its entitled Concrete Wall and its one of those late afternoon kind of jams.<a href="http://zeeavi.com/home" target="_blank"> Zee Avi</a> , the artist shows promise as an artist as I have been looking into her other works to see whats the buzz.<br />
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Quick Bio: 25 Malaysian singer who released her second album Ghostbird which has the song Concrete Wall. She has been working a great deal of festivals and generating a good crowd following and developing her sound from what I can tell.<br />
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The song Concrete Wall :) Tell me what you think.<br />
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from the creaks of the cottage.xxNoxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-28813197028850771572012-02-27T13:40:00.001-08:002012-02-27T14:16:31.153-08:00Dusty truthsGreetings :)<br />
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I trust you have had a great weekend. Recently I have had the chance to indulge in some wonderful imagery taken by some amazing photographers. Instead of sharing some of those images today, I would like to share something a little different. <br />
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<a href="http://www.cordaid.nl/nl/(12997)--.html" target="_blank">Cordaid</a>, (Catholic Organisation of Relief and Development Aid) is a agency focused of development of rural and victimised communities. Their advertising also works to speak greatly to their agenda but also attack our current social standing.<br />
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This is one of my favourite advertisments from their 2008 campaign.<br />
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from the creaks of the cottage.xxNoxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-9914293519213547282012-02-15T11:40:00.000-08:002012-02-15T11:40:17.271-08:00Grotesque Monster?Greetings :)<br />
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"The Origin of the Monster" and amazing avant-garde editorial spread that can be spotted in Love Magazine.The spread explores a Tim Walker inspired tale. I have chosen some of my favorite images in this spread.<br />
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What excites me about the images is not only the look of model Kristen Menamy but also the follow through of the monster concept. The ability for the model's femininity to prevail in images that do not necessarily embrace such is quite endearing. <br />
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from the creaks of the cottage.xx,Noxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-16054384172898744592012-02-15T10:44:00.000-08:002012-02-15T10:44:57.412-08:00Its that simple.Greetings Good people :)<br />
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If one could only understand the level of excitment I have in being back in my lovely little adopted town of Grahamstown. My summer vacation is over and there are so many lovely trinkets I would want to share with the Cloud_Cottage family.<br />
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So my day was made by stumbling upon the most wonderful video clip from the series <a href="http://fiftypeopleonequestion.com/" target="_blank">Fifty People, One Question</a>. I do not want to say much about for it really speaks for itself. What makes me feel so giddy about such a clip is the simplicity of it all and that its in my birthplace Cape Town.<br />
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I am no Valentine's Day kinda girl , but this kind of thing works for me. Like on the real.<br />
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from the creaks of the cottage.xxNoxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-63550980193439801852012-01-24T13:35:00.000-08:002012-01-24T13:35:29.538-08:00Spoken WordGreetings :)<br />
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With the days of 2012 shooting past I have been having a great sense of nostalgia. This feeling was specifically geared toward a kind of untamed love affair I had with spoken word. So recently I was looking through my archives from Def Jam Poetry sessions. There are some old performances that<br />
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I just wanted to share two performances that left me in awe. The first, being from a poet by the name of Shihan with the poem - "Love Like". The second being, Daniel Beaty with the piece, "Knock Knock".<br />
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from the creaks of the cottage.xxNoxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-39574834657362103532011-12-19T15:20:00.000-08:002011-12-19T15:20:24.050-08:00Rejuvenated.Greetings :)<br />
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I must come forward with thee most deepest apologies for my silence. The lack of activity is attributed to a number of things happening in my life that have left the cottage a little dull. From doing volunteer work to going away I have had little time to gather my thoughts and indulge in elements of the arts. However, ALL this will change now and as we reach the end of 2011,the cottage will continue to bring trinkets of artistic expression to your screens. :)<br />
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Today I bought myself the Amy Winehouse Lioness: Hidden Treasures album and I have been beaming all day. The album is glorious and has an amazing way of capturing the real Winehouse sound. It has an old-school jazz feel with the kick ass cool that Winehouse boasted even in her last days. <br />
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Here is the tribute video and my favorite song so far in the second clip. Enjoy!<br />
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from the creaks of the cottage.xxNoxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-30486099103092736402011-11-28T05:00:00.000-08:002011-12-05T01:02:27.334-08:00Calvin Klein Presentation S/S 12Greetings :)<br />
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Came across the most lovely images for the Calvin Klein presentation S/S 12, all of which left me a little short of breath and crazy excited about what the year will bring for the line. <br />
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from the creaks of the cottage.xxNoxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-66778909417048379362011-11-28T04:43:00.000-08:002011-11-28T04:43:19.991-08:00Bring on that old soul<div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img height="320" id="il_fi" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMKwEZDDeVX4Eb1O5DRFrfNVc1OwxqiZuWmEQvoS5MQYETLLWIFU9Ch6o3Yq8_r6IcszQDeyWPDuNPXV-rDdF1XBB7FijRQsEQoSXcYVUxlkXhpDJGwinqGwqvFkQlkHnlkJKF6bXg3GBp/s320/nina_simone.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="248" /></div><br />
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Lovely people I feel like my posts are coming in greater gaps than I would like to maintain but since I have come home, things have been a little crazy and buckling down to some blogging has had to be between a few stolen moments. <br />
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I was hanging with my mother and she always beams when listening to the old grooves of her days with <a href="http://www.ninasimone.com/">Nina Simone</a> being an artist that always comes up. I have had the wonderful opportunity of listening to this talented woman who gave us the songs like ,"Young, Gifted and Black"which did a great deal for black pride.Having spent a number of years in place s like Liberia, England and Barbados so her music had universal appeal duting the 1970s and 1980s.<br />
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Her look was rather intresting and I have come to rather enjoy gawking at her various looks in her hey days.<br />
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from the creaks of the cottage.xxNoxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-20334803855523842552011-11-23T10:17:00.000-08:002011-11-23T10:17:34.792-08:00Amy ScheepersGreetings :)<br />
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Photographer, <a href="http://amyscheepers.withtank.com/i-know-a-place/">Amy Schneepers</a> has been getting a great deal of attention based on the quality and life within her imagery. Her distinct style in the images is something I really admire and enjoy.<br />
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from the creaks of the cottage.xxNoxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-72316983137536872922011-11-23T10:01:00.000-08:002011-11-23T10:01:24.751-08:00Vacation Discoveries :)Greetings :)<br />
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As mentioned recently I am back home and I could not be happier. From the home cooked meals to the ability to flop myslef on the couch at my own leisure. It really is the small things.<br />
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Anyway I was watching a really great doccumentary called "Waking Life" it is really old though but the content and the ideas that they talk about are still relevent. Dealing with the notion of the waking life, and the relation we have as humans to our thoughts and the way we engage not only with ourselfves but those around us, there are discussions on life, the mind and everything in between. There are some great discussion points within this so if you get a chance. Check it out.<br />
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from the creaks of the cottage.xxNoxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-85295211323778315672011-11-18T08:41:00.000-08:002011-11-18T08:41:46.094-08:00Angus and Julia StoneGreetings :)<br />
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So I am sharing a slight throw back in terms of sharing a song that has been making me all giddy about going home in these past stressfull times.Austrailian born brother and sister duo,<a href="http://angus%20and%20julia%20stone/"> Angus and Julia Stone</a> have the most been sharing the unique song for anout five years now and have managed to to ease me through some tense situations.<br />
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Song of the day :<strong> Beast</strong> from their album <strong>A Book Like this (2007) </strong>another song being <strong>Here We Go </strong><br />
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from the creaks of the cottage.xxNoxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-61797395550138130212011-11-18T08:05:00.000-08:002011-11-18T08:05:08.838-08:00It has been far too longGreetings :)<br />
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Finally I have finished exams and I can not express how excited I am to be back at the cottage and get my hands dirty with trinkets of artistic expression. So from tomorrow I will be blogging from Cape Town (home) and I will be sharing the little trinkets I bump into in the Cape.. so lets get excited about that! <br />
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I have been watching a great deal of <a href="http://www.tv.com/shows/mad-men/">Mad Men</a> and a lot of 1950s based television. The clothing is steller.Such class and elegenace in their design.<br />
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This year I have had the wonderful opportunity of exploring the idea of the body being as symbol of text. With this notion one moves away from the polarised relationship between the body and mind but instead these two are brought closer and work to reveal the natural and instincual text of the body. The use of the body as an organic shape that within itself performs between time and space.<br />
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An amazing SA performer, <a href="http://news.artsmart.co.za/2010/12/mamela-nyamza.html">Mamela Nyamza</a> who advocates for this kind of thinking and uses a combination of dancing styles and inspiration from everyday life as a reference point in her works. I have a slight crush on her talent.<br />
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Her one woman show, Hatched (performed at the National Arts Fest) in 2010, explores her autobiography through movement, its beautiful, honest and most importantly so wonderfully South African. Enjoy:)<br />
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from the creaks of the cottage.xxNoxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-34521423050849930092011-11-01T03:58:00.000-07:002011-11-02T04:09:05.027-07:00Common SenseGreetings :)<br />
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As a form of getting through the laborious act of studying, I try to hypotise myself with amazing music to make this whole studying buisness some what bearable. I have been an avid fan of the works of consiuous rapper Common Sense. Despite his insane looks and his lyrical content is something he has not compromised his style or lyrical focus in all his years. So yesterday I was excited when I saw the behind the scenes footage of his new single "Sweet"off his upcoming album The Dreamer. The Believer.<br />
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The reason I had to share this video with you is that I am inlove with the quality of the video. It is so rich with various imagery of the culture andf honest living and no pretencious displays of being a celebrity within the streets of Haiti. This is the kind of content I would love to produce. Okay nuff talking. Enjoy!<br />
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from the creaks of the cottage.xxNoxolo Mafuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722318271617985251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912527745633968671.post-8589803892096885462011-10-29T01:49:00.000-07:002011-11-02T04:09:37.272-07:00Have a lovely saturdayGreetings :)<br />
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Such a lovely track, hope it puts a bounce in you step :)<br />
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