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Change in the Media Are You the Sharpest Pencil Inth Irthe Box? the Best Job in the World? STELLENBOSCH MEDIA FORUM 2008 Departement Joernalistiek Universiteit Stellenbosch change in the media Are you the sharpest pencil inth irthe box? The best job in the world? , of course he best journalism programme? , of course Die Departement Joernalistiek aan die Universiteit van Stellenbosch is die enigste gespesialiseerde nagraadse opleidingsinstelling vir hierdie beroep in Suid-Afrika. Dit stel die standaard vir professionele joernalistiek-opleiding vir die nuwe eeu, en skep 'n balans tussen praktiese joernalistieke vaardighede en die blootstelling van studente aan etiese, tegnologiese, bestuurs- en kulturele aspekte van die media. Aansoeke vir die nagraadse, honneursvlak BPhil in Joernalistiek sluit elke jaar op 31 Augustus. Vir meer inligting, gaan na www.sun.ac.za/journ alism. Stellenbosch University's Department of Journalism is the only specialised postgrad uate training institution for the profession in South Africa. It sets the standard for professional journ alism ed ucation and trai ning into the new century, creating a balance between pra ctical journalism skills and exposing students to the ethical, technological, ma nagerial and cultural aspects of the media. Applications for the postgraduate, honours level BPhii in Journ alism close on August 31 every year. For more information, go to www.sun.ac.za/ journalism. Technology Reinventing the tube - Stephan Matthee Keeping up with the Times - Susan Smit J-blogging: The best of both worlds? - Carolyn Meads 'n Kykie na die veranderende eenoog-koning - Crystal Robertson Mxit worth its moola - Delia de Villiers Techno impaired - Stepha n Matthee Mobile media: a threat? - Peni Dodo People Solo journalism - Jason Boswell 24 What the eyes do not see, does grieve the heart - Chris Boonzaier 26 Beautiful journalism - Nozuko Basson 30 Vrouetydskrifte + die intern et = 'n blink toekoms? - Amelia-May Woudstra 34 Can u SMS it 2 me? - Delia de Villiers 38 Do you get your news? - Tarryn Kay Trussell 40 Die Burger vir die burgers - Vania van der Heever 42 The artist formerly known as the audience -Jason Boswell 44 The changing role of the media Rebuilding the Chinese wall - Thania Gopal 48 Politici en hul waghonde - J6hann Thormahlen 54 Environment Burning issue: a changing climate, a changing media - Lezette Engelbrecht 56 Van toeka tot nou: die 50/50 su ksesverh aal - Marlene Neethling 60 Art Kort aan kortverhale? - Inge Lamprecht 64 ''Tea :er van die gedagte" se swanesang? - Sven Hugo 66 Gevra: 'n Drukmedia Harry Potter - Janice Keogh 70 Fluit-fluit. .. is die storie uit vir boeke en boekresensies? - Carolyn Meads 72 Sport Wat sport van vol is, loop die pen va n oor - Marco Botha 74 Keeping the game alive ... with "sportainment" - Philippa Francis 76 SMF 3 Redakteursbrief Die Span/ The team Editorial EDITOR Carolyn Meads arlier this year Koos Bekker, owner of Media24, said he would not buy ADJUNK-REDAKTEUR Ethe New York Times even though his Susan Smit company could afford it. According to Moneyweb.co.za Bekker said the days of MANAGER print media are numbered and the New Stephan Matthee York Times is old news. Die afgelope klompie jare het die media SUBREDAKTEURS 'n transformasie ondergaan. In Suid-Afrika Lezette Engelbrecht (Hoof Eng) spesifiek is talle beperkinge op die media Inge Lamprecht (Hoof Afr) in die post-94-era opgehef. Die media Philippa Francis funksioneer in 'n vryemark-stelsel en die Thania Gopal algemene persepsie is dat dit meer fokus Chris Boonzaier op die kommersiele as tevore. Met die Marco Botha ekonomiese afplatting is daar boonop Delia de Villiers gerugte van personeelvermin­ Peni Dodo derings - en word selfs meer verwag van die Gideonsbende wat in die nuuskantore UITLEG oorbly. Janice Keogh Carolyn Meads Folo: Marlene Neethling Exposure to a variety of TV channels Amelia-May Woudstra and internet websites is increasing the visual stimulation of media audiences. Media joernaliste was verantwoordelik vir products are being redesigned to satisfy specific needs, in specific niches. One big hul eie uitleg change in terms of design is that more - and bigger - visuals and less text are being used. VanJaar het e.tv die eerste 24-uur-nuuskanaal in Suid-Afrika geloods en al hoe meer GRAFIKA drukmediaprodukte fokus op hul aanlyn-teenwoordigheid. Die Mai/&Guardian het in Sven Hugo Junie sy webtuiste herontwerp en sy groepblog, Thought/eader, het die prys vir die Beste Suid-Afrikaanse Blog in die 2008 Suid-Afrikaanse Blogtoekennnings gekry. The Times, PHOTO EDITOR die Sunday Times se interaktiewe dagblad, het vanjaar sy eerste verjaarsdag gevier en Marlene Neethling bewys (sover) dat die konsep van 'n koerant wat met 'n webblad ge·l·ntegreer is, wei werk. We are living in exciting times as far as development in the media is concerned. And VERSPREIDING that is why this year's edition of SMF has as its theme "Change in the media". Johann Thormahlen Die veranderende media is hoofsaaklik te danke aan die ontwikkeling van tegnologie, Nozuko Basson soos dat jy jou nuus op jou selfoon kan kry. I\luttig, veral in Suid-Afrika waar die toegang Tarryn Trussell tot breebandinternet gebrekkig is. Die koms van blogs noop koerante nou om onmiddel­ likheid en interaksie na te volg. FACT CHECKERS These developments also influence journalists, sources and their audiences. With the Crystal Robertson advent of democracy in South Africa, changes in the consumer demographics of certain Vania van der Heever media products have occurred. And, oh yes, women have also advanced in the media since 1994, both as producers of media, and how they are represented. And then there is AANLYN-BESTUURDER the youth, who "owns" new media technologies. And the disabled, who can get access to Jason Boswell a new world through media technology. PUBLISHED BY But, there are still many people in South Africa who do not have access to media, be­ Department of Journalism cause of socio-economic circumstances: too poor to own the latest technology; illiterate Stellenbosch University and forgotten by the media elites. 26 Crozier Street Die rol van die media, om debat te stimuleer, as waghond op te tree en die stem van Stellenbosch die stem loses te wees, word deur al hierdie veranderings uitgedaag. Toenemende kom­ mersialisering kan mediavryheid van binne erodeer. En dan is daar steeds die moont­ KONTAK likheid van politieke inmenging, al is mediavryheid grondwetlik verskans. Tradisionele Tel/Faks: 021 808 3488 kunsvorme in die media, soos kortverhale, radiodramas en boekresensies word gemar­ E-pos: [email protected] ginaliseer, maar tog is daar die moontlikheid dat hulle kan aanpas en bly voortbestaan. Webwerf: www.sun.ac.za/ Another challenge is the media's coverage of environmental issues, which has to be journalism in sync with the phenomenon of global warming. Sport reporting also has to adapt to new developments, with sport writers now needing to have a knowledge of economics and Voorblad: Daneel Malgas politics as well. Een ding is seker: maatskappye, mense, produkte en onderwerpe wat by die media betrokke is, sal soos 'n verkleurmannetjie moet aanpas om te kan oorleef. All possible avenues were pursued to credit photos. If a photo was not credited and we are informed after publication who the photographer is, we will credit him/her Besoek ons blog by: in the next edition of SMF. http://smf2008.wordpress.com/ © 2008 All rights reserved The opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the editorial team, Department of Journalism or the University of Stellenbosch. 4 SMF What on earth ... ? 1~C~[i~~~illM C~ffi[iill~~ ~~ [ffi~t t~~~~ ~ffi~~ thffit ~~li mffi~ [~~~ l~k~ ffi [~r~~ill[i~r ,Uh ffi~~ t~~ [i~' [i1e~~ffi-l~[iillO fi~~nill ffib~lillt 1~~~ m~ill~t ~e~~ ~~lill Ollt ffi ~UU~D Backpack journalists, Twitter is a microblogging service where you write frequent short updates on also called solo journalists, or "sojos," what you are doing. Twitter uses either a web interface or SMSes or instant messaging are journalists who make use of inex­ to communicate. The website explains the reasons for twittering: "Eating soup? Re­ pensive, lightweight technology to act search shows that moms want to know. Running late to a meeting? Your co-workers as a self-contained media production might find that useful. Partying? Your friends may want to join you." machine. Lightweight laptops, satellite phones, inexpensive editing software is an and digital cameras mean that one The Amazon kindle The iPhone is a multimedia smart­ electronic e-book device that allows you journalist can produce everything from phone, made by Apple. Combining a to download best-selling books, maga­ their own backpack. phone, music player, camera and web zines, newspapers and blogs from the browser, the iPhone is a revolutionary de­ Amazon whispernet. In November 2007 vice, utilising a touch screen instead of a iReport is a form of citizen journa­ the kindle was launched in the United keypad or joystick. However, its high cost lism initiated by CNN where people send States. This paperback sized device and strictly regulated applications mean in footage or photos of news events that works with wireless technology like cell­ that it is a flawed beauty. The iPhone wa s happened while they were on the scene. phones and you don't need a computer launched in SA in September. to use it. Unfortunately the kindle is not available in countries outside the US . Fark is a news aggregator and an edited social networking news site, which receives about 2000 news submissions per day from its Digg is a social bookmarking site where you can submit the online articles, videos readership. and podcasts that appeal to you. Other visitors to the site can indicate whether they like it as well. If enough people "Oigg It" it moves to the homepage in its category.
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