Tuesday, November 9, 2010

RMR news bulletin

Another Xhosa news bulletin I did at RMR:


Out of Sight Within our minds

This is a show that was produced by a froup of journalism 2 students that were in my tutorial group. I acted as their executive producer and gave them guidelines of how to produce a successful show:

RMR news bulletin

Also one of the bulletins I anchored at RMR:

RMR news bulletin

This is one of the IsiXhosa newsbulletins that I have anchored at Rhodes Music Radio (RMR) the campus radio station:


Listen Podcast

Yet another taste of the Listen Podcast:

Listen Podcast

This is one of the episodes of Listen podcast the audio version of Grocott's Mail that is meant for the blind community

Listen Podcast

This is one of the episodes of the Listen podcast that I have co-anchored and produced:

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Sustainability

The Eastern Cape has been one of the victims of water shortages and high rates of poverty. According to the 2001 census 68% of the Eastern Cape population lived below the poverty line and only 62% had access to water. As a result of this some people have taken it upon themselves to help eradicate poverty:
       

                       
   
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Jabez Health Centre

Grahamstown is one of the towns in the Eastern Cape that is hit hard by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. And because of the high rate of poverty and unemployment in this area, those affected by the virus find it hard to receive proper health care and a balanced diet. However there are organizations in this area who are determined to help those in need, Jabez Health centre in Extension nine is one of them:


                       
   
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Monday, May 17, 2010

As it is-2nd edition

Welcome to the 2nd edition of “As it is” podcast where we broadcast Grahamstown news as they are and thereby bringing you colour to the nation.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Reflection on our podcast

The most important thing that I can say about our group is that it was a learning curve for me. I think I had gotten used to the whole thing of working on campus with on campus sources that I got too comfortable. Moving out of my comfort zone therefore was a bit of a challenge in terms of locating sources and finding stories, it required me to go out there and find out what is going on in the wider Grahamstown.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

As it is-1st edition

This is the first edition of the "As it is" podcast. We broadcast Grahamstown news a they are and therefore bringing you colour to the nation



Thursday, April 29, 2010

Housing in Grahamstown

Despite the efforts by government to mend the scars of Apartheid, people in Grahamstown’s townships are still living in poor conditions. Under developed roads, ablution facilities and poor housing conditions are just some of the visible obstacles the government has to concur. Litha Mpondwana reports:


Profile of Myra Bailey

Dorcus support group is an initiative by Myra Bailey. With this project Bailey reaches out to underprivileged mothers with new born babies. This is her story:

Friday, March 5, 2010

MY PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY

The town that I am currently working in is Grahamstown, a small town in the Eastern Cape mainly known as the City of Saints. A large part of Grahamstown’s wealth is supplied by Rhodes University even though Rhodes students tend to isolate themselves from the wider Grahamstown. This town has got a rich cultural history for all races and one can see the scars of apartheid. Most black people are still living in shacks or in small RDP houses. There is also still a wide gap between the haves and the have-nots. It is also known for having some of the best learning institutions and attractions such as the National Arts Festival, Scifest Africa and Highway Africa which attract people from all walks of life to this small town.