Is Social media and internet access a bridge between print and broadcast Journalism?

By Mohau Ramashidja

There is a clear distinction between a broadcast and print journalist. Well beside the other one making more money than the other, both of them are story tellers. One relies on moving pictures to tell his/her story better to the relevant mass audience. While the other one regards him/herself as an artist, solely relying on his/her pen and paper to paint a picture of what had happened.

Over the past few years there had been a thin line which separates this two story tellers, and that is the medium in which they report for. The emergence of online media and technological advances globally has changed how the media world interacts with its audiences and vice versa. This then means that journalists have to keep up with the modern trends and demands their audiences.

                                                                        

“No one in the printing industry, or outside it, had any idea that the iPad would come along and destroy three- to four-thousand-year-old human traditions concerning paper, as they didn’t realise that there was now a new generation out there who are far more prepared to read from a screen than the printed page,” that’s according toGary Peterson, the chief executive of San Diego-based independent research analysts Gap intelligence.

Although the emergence of modern technology such as an iPad might be regarded as a great threat to the media world, it is the sole responsibility of journalists to keep up. Research has shown that tablet ownership will reduce the demand for printing by 8% to 15% (Morgan Stanley, Imagining and printing: Tablets to Reduce Printing Demand). The big question is: who will keep the print media alive? This is where online journalism comes in.

It’s a given fact that journalists have to keep up if they want to continue to put bread on their tables. It is in this that big and small publications all over the world are incorporating TV/radio broad cast styles of reporting in their daily routines. Here’s an example of the Mail & Guardian’s visual report on the first time expelled ANCYL Julius Malema coming out in his full supports for Motlanthe  for the presidency position and DA leader Helen Zille interviewed on the issue of racism (click the link)  http://mg.co.za/article/2012-07-31-juju-motlanthe-for-president and (click the link) http://mg.co.za/multimedia/2012-06-06-qampa-helen-zille-on-race-twitter-and-making-mistakes.

The profession becomes more demanding as reporters are now responsible to twit on what they are reporting on and produce quick video edits on breaking stories. All of this demands a whole new set of skills which includes good camera work, conducting interviews on location, special effects, video and sound editing and the ability to write in both print and broadcast style on a daily bases.

All of this is nice and exciting. It is a kind of reporting that can put you on the map and grant you that big break you’ve been dreaming of. But what then happens if you have good footage but you can’t edit it yourself. Or you’re done with voice recording of sources but you can’t put together your own audio package (report). This is where it gets demanding and whether you like it or not, this is where contemporary journalism is headed.

Sources:

Ø   Guardian.co.uk

Ø  Morgan Stanley, Imaging and Printing: Tablets to Reduce Printing Demand.

Ø  http://www.yeomansmarketing.co.uk/how-is-print-marketing-under-threat/1583/

Ø  http://mg.co.za/article/2012-07-31-juju-motlanthe-for-president

Ø  http://mg.co.za/multimedia/2012-06-06-qampa-helen-zille-on-race-twitter-and-making-mistakes

The Tzaneen police traditional dance group where invited to perform for her royal highness hosi Nwametwa the second. The group came to existence in 1993 as an initiative to break the tension between the Former SAP and people in living the Gazankulu area. Today the group is still going strong, dazzling the crowd in each event they perform in.The group also got an invitation to perform in Canada at the 50th Annual International Association of Women Police Conference which was later cancelled.

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A new chapter is set to open for an elderly couple living in Taraantalrant just outside Tzaneen. For the past few years the couple lived in isolation relying solemnly on the help of their neighbours. Today a saving grace finally arrived for this old couple, granting them an opportunity to spend their last years in a dignified.  

Edwin Ramashidja reports.

DA members participated in a strike against poor service delivery in Modjadjiskloof. This was stirred up by DA realizing a decline in service delivery from the Greater Letaba Municipality over the past few years. Potholes and electricity supply were some of the items on the DA's agenda. The municipality however accepted the petition and promised t0 respond to the grievances of the community in due time.
 Edwin Ramashidja reports...

Smit Garrun & Lions Family Day May 2012

Talk about Voice control

It's amazing on how one can do so much with what God has given him... no excuses. The following  clip is a love song performed by a group called 'The Soil'. Enjoy...

Invaders FC diconnects KK connections FC with a 1–0 defeat

Invaders FC first eleven managed to secure a 1-nil win over KK Connections in
a Super League match

By Mohau Ramashidja

KK Connections FC suffered a 1–0 defeat against the emerging underdogs Invaders FC. This comes after Invaders’ midfielder Thabang ‘Dairy’ Msiza who nailed in the only important goal of the match in the first half.

“I feel great after having scored the most important goal of the match. I must say, credit must go to our opposition’s defence which turned me to being a hero of the day,” said the midfielder.

While the first half testified technical errors on KK connections’ side, the second half turned out to being a different story on its own. The losing side came into the second half determined to make up for the 1­–0 lead, but it was not to be. Granted two chances for securing a comeback goal, KK Connections failed to capitalize on the given opportunities.

Aware of the potential threat, Invaders picked up momentum and sought to increase their lead but their efforts went off target. Adamant for a comeback Invaders controlled matters in the central midfield with the newly signed Bakari ‘Bhegi’ Ndlovu producing splendid passes in search for their key striker.

Forced to suffer from fatigue KK connection settled for the last option to slow down their opponents and considered several fouls in the days match. As the match progressed to its very end, KK connections tried to implement every trick in the book but it was not to be, as Invaders kept matters under control to the last minute.  

Pleased with his newly signed midfielder Bakari ‘Bhegi’ Ndlovu from kgotlelelang Soccer Academy FC, Invaders’ head coach Sello Phetla believes that the young lad can improve even more. “I’m pleased with Bhegi’s performance–very committed player and growing by the minute. We just need to work on his fitness level to make him better more than he is,” he said.

And as for the day’s performance, Sello Phetla was pleased with his newly promoted side from Super to Castle league and made his intensions clear for this season. “I’m pleased with the day’s result and my focus this season is to finish in the top five. And as for the next season, I’m taking the league title,” he said.

I was checking out some youtube videos and this is what I came across... Enjoy

Kgotlelelang punishes Super League’s NO:1

By Mohau Ramashidja

Super League’s number one Super Eleven FC Suffered a 3–0 defeat against the home side Kgotlelelang Soccer Academy FC last Sunday. Having finished off the last season being nowhere near the top Three, Kgotlelelang entered this season with a different mind-set. “Our mind-set is very different compared to last season. And we have proven that because we managed to beat Two for Joy FC 6–2 in our previous match,” said Kgotlelelang’s reserve side coach Mpho Mabena.

Aware of the fact that Super Eleven were giant slayers, Kgotlelelang fought with all it had to avoid being victims. As both sides paid each other casual visits in to the 18 yard in search for goals, it was Kgotlelelang’s attacking midfielder Siphiwe ‘Play Station’ Khomu who scored a sizzling free kick outside the 18 yard in the 27^th minute.

Entering into the second half Super Eleven sought for any loopholes to penetrate, but it was Kgotlelelang who remain cool in their back four. As the home crowd was dazzled by their team’s performance, Kgotlelelang picked up momentum producing impressive passes and showing off fancy footwork at the expense of the opponents.

Determined to keep their opposition on a goal chase, Kgotlelelang’s striking force surged forward in search for a goal. And it was on the 54^th minute that Marvellous ‘Cow’ Khoza nailed in a superb shot outside the 18 yard.

While a 2–0 lead severed as a moral boaster for the home side, signs of fatigue started to show in the side of the visitors. Although Super Eleven were two goals down, it was captain fantastic Keabetswe ‘Nani’ Molemoge who penetrated the opposition’s defence leaving three players trailing behind him, one suffering from contraction cramps.

Aware of the potential threat, Nani was now given full attention by the opposition’s back for. And it was Kgotlelelang’s midfielder Thabo baloyi who had no problem of scoring the last goal of the match.

Happy with the 3–0 results, Kgotlelelang’s head coach Tshepo Lekalakala shared in to Kgotlelelang’s intention this season. “This is a slaughter house. We don’t want to lose home games and I’m happy that we managed to beat one of the best teams in the league,” He Said.         

Pull Together FC punishes Juice Burn 6–0 in a women’s league match

Pull Together FC player maintaining control of ball position
against Juice Burn FC player.

By Mohau Ramashidja

Juice Burn FC found themselves burnt-out in the SAFA Tshwane Women’s League match up against Pull Together FC as they suffered a 6–0 defeat against their opponents.

“We came into this match short of players as some of our key players are suffering from injuries and some are attending training camps,” Said Juice Burn coach Ernest Benet.

This comes after Juice Burn FC having been required to participate in a league match with only seven players up against a full squad. This resulted in Juice Burn having had to watch their opponents making four visits to the goal posts without a struggle.  The first player to register a first goal for Pull Together FC was Nthabiseng Tlala who netted in a shot in the 22^nd minute of the match.

Having tested the waters, it was Pull Together who figured their opposition’s weakness. And it was the newly signed midfielder Ester Seefane who had no problem of scoring 2 goals of the match, making the score line to being 3–0. Aware of the fact that they were trailing behind, Juice Burn did all it could to fight back and it was Pull Together’s Midfielder Lerato Ntsibande who put them in their place.

Entering in the second half with four goals to nothing;   it was Nthabiseng Tlala who satisfied her hunger for a second goal when she scored a 5^th goal for her side. Left with no sign of hope, it was Midfielder Tsholo Molokomme who added salt to an open wound when she secured her first goal of the match making the final score to being 6–0.

Impressed with the overall result, Pull Together coach Michael Khumalo was pleased with his selection during the transfer window. “I’m proud with the selections which I made during the transfer window. As both Nthabiseng Tlala from Army Joe Romans FC and Ester Seefane from Zebra Force FC scored goals in this match,” said the coach.

Messi astounds the world

with 5 goals in one match

By Mohau Ramashidja

Bayer Leverkusen’s 2^nd leg clash with Barcelona on their home turf certainly proved that they were not welcomed. This comes after a spirit breaking result as they suffered a 7–1 defeat against the Spanish side.

Compared to the first leg of the UEFA Champions League clash between the two rivals, Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola was overly impressed at how Messi outclassed the Leverkusen’s defence this time around. “I’m fortunate to have messi in my team…You won't see anyone else like him. People said that Di Stefano, Maradona and Cruyff were the best when they were playing and now it is the same for Messi. He is on the throne and it is down to him how long he stays there,” he said.

With Barcelona having qualified to next round with a historic 10–2 aggregate score, it turned-out not to be an easy task for the number 10 magician.

As Barca travelled to Germany in their first leg match to face off their opponents; Luverkusern certainly had the Berlin wall setup against the Spanish rivals. As the match picked up momentum to the 22^nd minute, barca had matters under control as it stood comfortably on 78% ball position.

Although this was the case, Leverkusen made sure that Barca’s key midfielder was nowhere near a shooting range. With their plan secured, they surged for in pursuit for a goal but Barca’s defender Puyol was present to deny them such a chance.

Aware that Luverkusen’s defence was on his tail; Messi produced a defence splitting pass which enable midfielder Sanches to nail in a shot between the legs of the opposition’s keeper.

Just to make them aware than he was still a deadly threat, Messi pierced through Leverkusen’s defence like a hot knife through butter from outside the 18 yard in to the 16, but was denied a scoring chance.

In to the second half, both teams were both reciprocal in making visits to the opposition’s goal posts.  And this time around it was Leverkusen’s defender Kalder who found the back of the net for his side.

With matter now being even, Sanches hunger for the second goal was finally met went he netted in his second goal on the 55^th minute. As the match progressed and grew even tenser. The master magician was left unattended to when he delivered a pass to his acquaintance Dani Alves. It was Dani Alves who also returned a favour and delivered a decent cross to Lionel Messi sliding into the right direction.

Match ended 3–1 in favour for Barcelona.         

Arsenal fights back on home turf

Arsenal's Midfielder causing problems for AC Milan in the
2nd leg of UEFA's last 16 match

By Mohau Ramashidja

After being hammered 4-0 in their away match Against AC Milan, Arsenal coach had only one goal set in mind. “Our target is not to concede,” he said prior to the match.

With 4 goals down to nothing, The Gunners entered in the UEFA Champions League second leg match hungry for a comeback. Being the ones to kicked off the match, Arsenal trooped forward in search for an early goal in the 2^nd minute of the match, only to find their midfielder Theo Wilcott on an offside position.

Arsenal's defender Koscielny scores the first
 goal of the match

Being aware of the fact that they were the ones on a goal chase, Arsenal announced their presence in the 6^th minute when their defender Koscielny headed home their first goal.

The match grew even tenser as Arsenal conceded three yellow cards in the first 15 minutes of the match. Being aware of the potential threat, Milan kept their cool and caused more problems for Arsenal as they exchanged passes in search for loopholes from Milan’s defence.

Though lady lucky was not on V.Persie’s side as he was denied twice by Milan’s keeper, Arsenal continued to explore new attacking strategies. And it was Arsenal’s Midfielder Wilcott who finally figured out the defensive code of Milan that he forced them into committing a defensive era. This enabled Arsenal’s assassin midfielder Rosicky who had no problem of snipping in a shot on target for his home side.

With now chase two goals to make matters even; Arsenal Pulled out all the guns and struck shots at goal whenever given chances. And it was when panic got the better of Milan’s defence that Arsenal where granted a penalty to increase their chances of making it to the next round. And so it was that Captain charisma V.Persie took on the responsibilities on his shoulders and sent the keeper to the “right” direction while he nailed it to the left.

While the first half testified that Milan were nowhere to be found in this match with only one shot on target; the second half foretold the embarrassment Milan was not willing to live with. Being aware what their opposition could do, Milan unravelled a trick or two under their selves playing impressive passes and causing problems for Arsenal’s back-four.

Even though that turned out to be the case, Arsenal was still determined of exploring new attacking patterns on Milan. And it was so when Gevhinho penetration from the left flank led him to being in the 18 yard that his shot was deflected and V. Persie failed to finish it.

As the match made its approach to full time, both sides made substitutions to avoid any unwanted mistakes. Aware of the fact that Arsenal was a goal away to turn things around; Milan defended in numbers and moved quickly in their attack in search of increasing the lead but was denied.

Match ended on 4–3 in favour for Milan.