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The Makana Municipality is accused of failing to assist members of Grahamstown east with housing problems caused by the heavy rains experienced last year. Michael Bhusakwe is a victim of Grahamstown’s infrastructural problems and Duduestsang Makuse reports on his situation.
By Lisa Bluett, Sembene Hamilton & Ntombi Mlangeni Working with citizen journalist Cathy Gush was an enlightening experience. As a third year journalism student one has a tendency to take for granted just how much one has actually learned in three years, and communicating these abilities and skills to someone who hasn’t had the opportunity to study […]
It wasn\’t easy, but it was hope that pulled us through By: Bongeka Gumede and Nonceba Mhlauli Working with Andile Nayika was a challenging yet fulfilling and rewarding experience for us. He was eager to learn yet highly constrained by time and other commitments and this posed a great problem for us in the beginning. […]
Not many people get a stroke at a young age. Besides, few people know how to support people after a stroke. This personal documentary shows how friends have helped my brother recover physically as well as emotionally by using innovative ways-by Nicole Bloch
There is nothing more disgusting then switching on the tap and some brown mud coughs out. Added to this is the fact that newspaper reports have gone out claiming deadly diseases and stating that Grahamstown water is not safe to drink. Well it is time to uncover the truth, so we went deep into the […]
Not many people get a stroke at a young age. Besides, few people know how to support people after a stroke. This personal documentary shows how friends have helped my brother recover physically as well as emotionally by using innovative ways-by Nicole Bloch
Fayo, showing CJ Jenny how to set and take a video using a cellphone Our experience with a Grahamstown citizen journalist – Jennifer Linklater At our first meeting with Jennifer, we discovered that apart from being a citizen journalist of Grahamstown, she is also a social worker. She nurses Tuberculosis patients and helps in […]
By Lisa Bluett, Sembene Hamilton & Ntombi Mlangeni Working with citizen journalist Cathy Gush was an enlightening experience. As a third year journalism student one has a tendency to take for granted just how much one has actually learned in three years, and communicating these abilities and skills to someone who hasn’t had the opportunity to study […]
Prinesha Naidoo An innovative approach to teaching and the improving dwindling literacy levels in rural South Africa and the world. The Grahamstown, South Africa Division of the Molteno Project is facilitated by Rhodes University’s English Department, GADRA Education and the National Department of Education.
By Prinesha Naidoo and Daniel Eslick As citizen journalism is essentially a form of street journalism in which members of the public report on the issues vexing their daily lives, both Dan and I were excited and somewhat apprehensive about working with Nobantu Mancam. Even though Nobantu suggested we cover interesting news stories, helping her […]
By Andiswa Leve and Kyle Robinson Initially the idea of teaching someone else to learn the intricacies of journalism seemed quite daunting. Did we, as third year students, really know enough about the profession to literally guide them step by step to becoming well equipped, in order to best reflect and provide coverage events in […]
Woman to woman: Pamela telling Busi’s story Working with Pamela Zondani was a very enriching and fun process. Not only did we get a chance to extend our knowledge of TV journalism but we got a chance to pass it onto her. We did not have many problems and for the most part it was […]
Raphael HIV testing and support CentreThe Raphael Centre located in Grahamstown, South Africa is a HIV/AIDS testing and support centre. Lately, though, this haven for people infected or affected by the virus has been rought by troubles. The future of the centre is uncertain as it needs sponsors to ensure it’s survival. Meanwhile other issues, like an objecting neighbour are also posing problems for the centre which helps over 1 000 people every month.
