As compared to the previous podcast I would say that we were prepared this time except the few new experiences we encountered along the way. The kind of stories pitched this time were not only "hard" news, at least there were some couple of happy stories, example, bringing future students to Rhodes. That is the new initiative by Rhodes dean of students. The job opportunities those are available in the South African Police Service (SAPS).
The sources we used this time were of higher standard, meaning that we gained the skills of identifying potential sources that will provide the kind of information we need. Also the way we approach them is of formal standard as compared to the previous times where we were all engulfed with fear.
So the team worked well from reporters, pitching stories, carrying them out, editing and putting together the final show. The success of this depended on working together and we managed to do that hence we grateful of the final product. Hope you enjoy it too.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Reflections on my group podcast
Firstly, although our podcast was not so perfect but in terms of stories I would really say that the guys did a great job in terms of pitching up the stories. The stories pitched really were in line with our policy documents where we regard ourselves as the actors on behalf of the Grahamstown residents. In a place like Grahamstown there are many issues that affect the residents and because of their frequent occurrence they now seem as the norm and are not challenged. But the story pitches showed creativity into tackling the so seem norm and yet disadvantageous for many people. A good example would be the story where we looked at the loan sharks who kept people’s identity documents causing them to pay an unending amount of money which even the police could not do anything about it. Then the story that looked on the service delivery based on the natural disaster that hit Grahamstown last year. These stories are probing and do ring the bell to the people of their rights and challenging the unchallenged.
The way the stories were treated was in such a way that made people aware of their rights because there are some people, example, in Vukani, people were told that they were to be provided with proper houses before the end of March 2009. After this period of time the promise never materialised and people did not have guts to go to the government officials to ask why, they believed that they have to just stay and wait for that day when they officials will come at their own time if they will ever come. So these stories were covered in such a way that is not a treat but clarity seeking and bringing up the truth that people need.
Next time we can do more if we pitch stories and make a professional way of carrying them up. At least by then we will be familiar with what is expected from us and deliver according to the desired standard after all the first circle was not bad at all.
The way the stories were treated was in such a way that made people aware of their rights because there are some people, example, in Vukani, people were told that they were to be provided with proper houses before the end of March 2009. After this period of time the promise never materialised and people did not have guts to go to the government officials to ask why, they believed that they have to just stay and wait for that day when they officials will come at their own time if they will ever come. So these stories were covered in such a way that is not a treat but clarity seeking and bringing up the truth that people need.
Next time we can do more if we pitch stories and make a professional way of carrying them up. At least by then we will be familiar with what is expected from us and deliver according to the desired standard after all the first circle was not bad at all.
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