It Gets Easier

I think every1 has gone through some kind of pain,whether losing a loved through in a unlikely event,going through a bad break-up,or simply disappointment.
We all fall,lie down _(but how fast do we get up?)
I would say I have had my fare share of the above,every time I seem to get up and move ahead.

I realised one thing,even though when I thought I was all down & out & when on the verge of throwing in the towel,I then realised I was at the strongest time of my life emotionally & mentally.


God gave us many strengths- one of those are perseverance : ).

After losing a dear family member who made a huge impact in my life died,I told myself : "I won't be able to go on any- longer."

Turns out I was wrong,its been 4 years since,& it does get easier. I do think of her (my late grandma) every single day.

What im trying to say is,IT DOES GET EASIER. It takes time,time heals all wounds.

If you have gone through a break up,you'll fall in-love again.
If you lost a loved1,let the good memories comfort you.
If someone hurts you,don't block it out & hurt back,heal and move forward a stronger person.

Even though you might failed 999 times in your life stand up my friend & pick up the pieces.

Even though you feel you have nothing & no1,I have good news for : ),for greater is he that is within you,than he that is in the world.

"Life's a journey enjoy the ride",& remember It gets easier : )

Let them add,multiply to your life

I'm writing this note with a purpose & to hopefully let you think.

A good friend/brother once told me that in life you need people who add,multiply to your life & not subtract,or divide.

I took note,& it made me think,many times layng awake at night.

It only hit me when it accually happnd to me.

So what am I tryng to say?

Well here goes:
Don't let anyone subtract,divide things in your life.

Rather have people add & multiply to your life.

It may not make sense to you now,but in the near future it will come in handy.

I would rather add to your life : )

That Radio Show- With Ebrahiem Inglis

 Goodhope Fm’s Ebrahiem Inglis is one of Cape Town’s dj’s best known for showcasing new talent and helping out new and fresh talent. He took some time off and chatted about his radio career.

How did you start in Radio?

“I started out working part time for a community radio station called Fine Music Radio. I was known as a duty producer which was a fancy title for someone doing all the dirty work and made sure everything ran smoothly over the weekend. Everything from answering calls to washing dishes...seriously! “

You studied Sound Engineering after matric,what made you go into

Why radio broadcasting?

“When I was about 14 I saw a movie called Pump Up The Volume starring Christian Slater. It's about a high school learner that started a revolution by being a pirate radio DJ. He aimed to expose all the atrocities commited by the school body at the time. I always wanted to achieve something great in my life and after seeing how radio can influence an entire community I thought this could be the path for me. I never I would actually have the ability to do it until I started working at FMR.”

When you started at Goodhope fm as  a news presenter,did you know backthen,about "that radio show”?

“I knew that I wanted to present my own show. I just didn't have a title for it yet.”

What audience do you have on your show?

“Judging by the response I get via calls and sms's I would say high school learners, varsity students, night shift workers and insomniacs (and there are plenty of insomniacs). When I started there were more males listening to that time slot but it seems like increased the female listenership a bit.”

Being a radio presenter/dj/producer on Goodhopefm,which one is the best?

“Definitely a presenter!”

What is your day like being a news reader,dj,producer?(both athome,& the moment you step in at SABC HQ)

“There isn't a moment that goes by that I don't think about what I want to do in the show. I have to purposely do something unrelated to radio in order to give my mind a break. It's ironic because I do that through my creationof music (writing, composing and production). I wake up in the morning thinking about the previous show and think about what worked and what didn't. Then I observe life. As Nigel Pierce once said, "Radio is about observation". I try and use things that are relevant to people and to Cape Town and talk about it in the show. Everything from what we eat to what we say. I also stay in touch with current affairs both locally and internationally. It is impossible to know everything but you can be a step closer through communicating with other people and DJ's who like to stay well-informed. I formulate all this into the various segments of my show.”

Then I step into the studio and check mails for imortant info regarding the station and also last minute updates in the news. Then it's show time!

7)How do you think radio journalism differs from print journalism?

(such as the way a radio station is being run,the way copy is written

& deadlines)

I have no experience regarding print journalism however, it seems like there is more pressure because you're trying to get the latest most breaking news out in your latest edition but in radio news, if you miss something at the one bulletin, you can just include it in the update an hour or even half an hour later.

8)Where do you see yourself in five years?

This is something I would like to keep to myself, if you don't mind. You will just have to see in 5 years

9)Any advise for aspiring radio broadcasters?

Be yourself and use what makes you unique to make a success in this industry. There is after all, only one YOU!

Cultures

Respect & Cultural Diversity

South Africa is not only known for its ‘braai-vleis, sunny skies and rugby’ but for the historic heritage. With just over 45 million citizens of which nearly 31 million are African, 5 million White, 3 million Coloured and one million Indian. We certainly are a rainbow nation.

We live in a country where there are many cultures and different religions. In all nine provinces one would find the diverse categories of all South Africans. In the past decade more students have enrolled at tertiary institutions. One would find many students who come from various backgrounds. Those ones have their own respective cultures.

After speaking to a few students at CPUT, many had different opinions regarding the importance of knowing and respecting other cultures. Some students feel that one should just respect the culture of the other. ‘’ We feel that everyone should make effort to learn other cultures. For now we get to tolerate one another,’’ said Tawanda Maurice, 21, second year biomedical student. Maurice has been at the institution for almost two years. He doesn’t want culture education part of the curriculum, however the sport and recreation department should look at it.

Some pupils felt that there was a gap in the education system regarding the different cultures in South Africa. ‘’ There are many people who judge you when they see you are from Zimbabwe. I come from the Shona religion, ‘’ said  Tinashe Jasper, 23, second year building student.

Many students at the university agreed that everyone should learn a culture other than their own.

There are some students who have encountered bad experiences. In some instances cultures are being made fun of. ‘’ In our class anything goes. They don’t care if you Islam, Christian or from another culture, ‘’ said Mariska Dearham, 21, third year accountancy student.

In the Western Cape the City of Cape Town celebrates annually an event entirely dedicated to the different cultures in the city. On that day many display their believes through song, dance and reading of poems. This event normally takes place in the month where the South Africans celebrate their heritage. This has brought the citizens together and has become an event many diarise.  

This festival has been born out of political and racial division. It will have its 12^th celebration in 2011. It has united the citizens of South Africa.   

  

Alida Raubenheimer Profile

Die Vrugte van Uithouvermoë

Haar wekker lui soggens om 03h15. Teen 04h00 sit sy agter haar lessenaar op kantoor. Haar dag begin altyd met ʼn vinnige oorsig van die oggendkoerante se voorblaaie. Sy kyk ook na haar e-pos en die vorige dag se hoofnuus op hul stasies (Kfm 94.5 en 567 Cape Talk).

Alida Raubenheimer is een van die Kaapse mees ervare en herkenbare joernaliste. Sy is al vir 16 jaar in die bedryf en oorspronklik van Pretoria. Raubenheimer is tans ʼn voltydse joernalis by Kfm 94.5 .

Sy het ʼn graad in besigheidskommunikasie by die Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir Christelike Hoër Onderwys voltooi. Raubenheimer het nooit geweet sy sou ʼn joernalis word nie. “Dit was glad nie deel van my drome of ideale nie. Dit het per toeval in die skoot beland en ek het onmiddelik floreer.”

Sy het as vierdejaarstudent by Radio Oranje in Bloemfontein begin werk. Ná twee jaar is sy as voltydse joernalis aangestel. Die eerste jaar moes sy haarself toespits met baie leesstof en haar voete in die ateljee vind.

“Vandag is die mense waarna ek opkyk, Barney Mthombothi wat ‘n weeklikse rubriek in die Financial Mail het, en Max du Preez,”vertel sy.

 “Vandaar gaan dit regtig dol: vertaal, redigeer, oorskryf, klank verfyn, oproepe, ateljee toe hardloop. Teen 09h10 kry ek my eerste kans om gou badkamer toe te gaan of koffie te kry, tensy iemand my vroeër jammer gekry het en met ʼn koppie boeretroos aangekom het,” vertel sy.

Raubenheimer dek daagliks ʼn verskeidenheid van gebeure wat die hoofnuus haal. Haar onlangse stories sluit in die  politieke onluste in Egipte. Sedertien het dit oorgespoel na Libië.

Haar skryfstyl verskil van ander Afrikaanse joernaliste. “Eerlik! As ek oor iets wonder, gaan die meeste ander. So dis my eerste vraag en die staanspoor waaruit ek ʼn storie benader.”

Raubenheimer vertel soos in enige ander medium is daar voor- en nadele verbonde aan radio. Sy voel die Afrikaanse media is meer kreatief en het groter uitdagings as ander. “Omdat Afrikaanssprekende nuusmakers uiters skaars is, is daar baie minder geleenthede vir Afrikaanssprekende joernaliste.”

Om met bronne asook die luisteraars te kommunikeer, is vir haar baie belangrik. Sy vertel dat sulke interaksie joernaliste op hul tone hou.

Sy sien haarself as senior joernalis en konsultant oor die volgende decade.“ Ek wil ook graag teen dan fokus op boeke skryf.” Alida beskryf haarself as eerlik, passievol en baie toegewyd. “Ek stel ongelooflike eise aan myself en verwag niks minder van ander nie. Ek het die siel van ʼn sigeuner en die hart van ʼn leeu.”   

  Deur: Graig-Lee Smith