Number of items with an attributed writer
Chapter 5: Conclusions and recommendations 5.1 Chapter summary
5.6.4 Articles included in research sample: Unattributed content
Cape Flats News
“Stirring manuscript needs publisher”, Cape Flats News, August/September 2015, p. 4. “Sinton best dance crew winners”, Cape Flats News, August/September 2015, p. 9. “Clash of the choirs (sic) choirmasters”, Cape Flats News, September/October 2015, p. 6
City Vision Khayelitsha Mfuleni
“Ncandweni back with a bang in Khayelitsha”, City Vision Khayelitsha Mfuleni, 3 September 2015, p. 2.
“DJs spin discs doe poor kids”, City Vision Khayelitsha Mfuleni, 3 September 2015, p. 11. “Gospel music competition on in 'Litsha”, City Vision Khayelitsha Mfuleni, 10 September 2015, p. 4.
“Poetics invite you to Guga's”, City Vision Khayelitsha Mfuleni, 10 September 2015, p. 8. “Jazz in the Native Yards to rock”, City Vision Khayelitsha Mflueni, 10 September 2015, p. 12. “Music jobs are back”, City Vision Khayelitsha Mflueni, 17 September 2015, p. 2.
“Win tickets to Giselle with Vision”, City Vision Khayelitsha Mflueni, 17 September 2015, p. 5.
“Vote for gospel sensation on FB”, City Vision Khayelitsha Mflueni, 17 September 2015, p. 8. “Gospel on crusade”, City Vision Khayelitsha Mflueni, 17 September 2015, p. 8.
“Baxter teams up with powerful acts”, City Vision Khayelitsha Mflueni, 24 September 2015, p. 2.
“Chorals celebrate our diversity”, City Vision Khayelitsha Mflueni, 24 September 2015, p. 3. “Saba protege Csana knocks”, City Vision Khayelitsha Mflueni, 24 September 2015, p. 10. “Artists invited by Anova”, City Vision Khayelitsha Mflueni, 24 September 2015, p. 10.
Impact News
“Vuvuzela nation give-away”, Impact News, September 2015, p. 14.
Northern News Bellville/Durbanville
“En pointe”, Northern News Bellville/Durbanville, 3 September 2015, p. 1
“Mumford and Sins head to SA” Northern News Bellville/Durbanville, 3 September 2015, p. 6. “Ottomanslap”, Northern News Bellville/Durbanville, 3 September 2015, p. 6.
“DVD launch”, Northern News Bellville/Durbanville, 3 September 2015, p. 6. “Muso at Die Boer”, Northern News Bellville/Durbanville, 3 September 2015, p. 6. “Little man, big dreams”, Northern News Bellville/Durbanville, 10 September 2015, p. 1. “Winning portrait on show at Durbanville gallery”, Northern News Bellville/Durbanville, 10 September, p. 5.
“Barrels of laughter”, Northern News Bellville/Durbanville, 10 September, p. 6.
“Rockers at Aces 'n Spades”, Northern News Bellville/Durbanville, 10 September, p. 6. “After passport issues”, Northern News Bellville/Durbanville, 10 September, p. 6.
“Symphonic praise on Heritage Day”, Northern News Bellville/Durbanville, 17 September, p. 6.
“Arno unplugged”, Northern News Bellville/Durbanville, 17 September, p. 6.
“Former South African...”, Northern News Bellville/Durbanville, 17 September, p. 6.
“Tickets to romantic ballet up for grabs”, Northern News Bellville/Durbanville, 17 September, p. 7.
“Musical festival showcases young talent”, Northern News Bellville/Durbanville, 24 September, p. 8.
“Passion play at Artscape”, Northern News Bellville/Durbanville, 24 September, p. 10.
People’s Post Claremont Rondebosch
“See and buy artwork in Kirstenbosch”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 1 September 2015, p. 9.
”Enter to pirouette in Prague”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 1 September 2015, p. 9. “Life in an artist's stroke”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 8 September 2015, p. 1. “Local's portrait wins Sanlam”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 8 September 2015, p. 4. “City celebrates Music Week”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 8 September 2015, p. 9. “Trio back together”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 8 September 2015, p. 9.
“People reader”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 8 September 2015, p. 9.
“Charou brings some spiciness”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 8 September 2015, p. 9.
“Local, UK stars dance Giselle”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 15 September 2015, p. 9.
“Zolani and Zoid return to stage”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 15 September 2015, p. 9.
“Cape Town celebrates own music week”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 15 September 2015, p. 9.
“Diamond and friend play Baxter on Saturday”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 15 September 2015, p. 9.
“Kramer music returns”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 15 September 2015, p. 9. “Showstopper”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 22 September 2015, p. 9.
“Send your art to Anova”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 22 September 2015, p. 9. “Abracadabra”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 22 September 2015, p. 9.
“Film festival about addiction at Labia”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 22 September 2015, p. 9.
“Enjoy some quality music at UCT”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 22 September 2015, p. 9.
“Music to draw from”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 29 September 2015, p. 6. “New township jive”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 29 September 2015, p. 6. “Piet's pratfall”, People's Post Claremont Rondebosch, 29 September 2015, p. 6.
Southern Suburbs Tatler
“Threw world order”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 3 September 2015, p. 2.
“Karoo Disclosure at Iziko”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 3 September 2015, p. 10. “And the winner is...”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 3 September 2015, p. 13.
“Waseef Piekaan returns to the stage”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 3 September 2015, p. 21. “Laugh out loud”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 3 September 2015, p. 13.
“Win tickets to Ed Kowalczyk”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 3 September 2015, p. 21. “Art exhibition”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 3 September 2015, p. 13.
“Mi Casa launch”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 3 September 2015, p. 21. “Mumford and Sons”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 3 September 2015, p. 18.
“Merry Widow of Malagawi at Artscape”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 3 September 2015, p. 19. “School play”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 3 September 2015, p. 21.
“Laugh out loud”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 10 September 2015, p. 2. “Artistic showcase”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 10 September 2015, p. 10.
“Win tickets to King Tutu showcase”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 10 September 2015, p. 13. “Retrospective”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 10 September 2015, p. 13.
“Experience the art of the guitar”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 10 September 2015, p. 13. “What’s on”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 10 September 2015, p. 13.
“The Cape Town gospel choir...”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 17 September 2015, p. 2. “Neil Diamond tribute”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 17 September 2015, p. 13.
“Two new shows at Baxter Theatre,”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 17 September 2015, p. 14. “Win tickets to ballet”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 17 September 2015, p. 17.
“Iron Maiden in city”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 17 September 2015, p. 17. “Hazy city scenes”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 24 September 2015, p. 10.
“Chance for hidden talents to be unearthed”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 24 September 2015, p. 14.
“Passion play at Artscape”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 24 September 2015, p. 16. “Art of guitar”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 24 September 2015, p. 27
“Award-winning acts showcased at Baxter”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 24 September 2015, p. 28.
“Young soloists chosen for youth music festival”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 24 September 2015, p. 33.
“Art of guitar”(2), Southern Suburbs Tatler, 24 September, 2015, p. 33. “Auditions”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 24 September 2015, p. 33. “Concert”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 24 September 2015, p. 35. “Story of love”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 24 September 2015, p. 35. “Bad Jews”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 24 September 2015, p. 35. “All that jazz”, Southern Suburbs Tatler, 24 September 2015, p. 35.
Tygerburger Durbanville
“Entries open for chance to dance in Prague”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 2 September 2015, p. 13.
“Dutch”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 2 September 2015, p. 13.
“Redemption in the ring at Ster Kinekor screen”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 2 September 2015, p. 16.
“Whats on/Wat’s Waar”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 2 September 2015, p. 26. (17 notices)
“Boschendal-kelder vier 330j met fees”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 2 September 2015, p. 17. “Fine art”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 2 September 2015, p. 17.
“Visual arts partner to raise funds for literature”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 2 September 2015, p. 19.
“Akteurs moet hier op hul voete kan dink”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 9 September 2015, p. 12. “Sing saam aan bekende lietjies by konsert”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 9 September 2015, p. 12.
“Art for cancer at Oude Libertas”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 9 September 2015, p. 18. “Blood Brothers fight against cancer”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 9 September 2015, p. 18. “What’s on / Wat’s Waar”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 9 September 2015, p. 18.
(17 notices)
“Young artists asked to 'picture the face'“, TygerBurger Durbanville, 16 September 2015, p. 8. “Giselle's jetes coming to town”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 16 September 2015, p. 20.
“Nuwe album”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 16 September 2015, p. 20.
“Kerr arts students showcase talents”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 16 September 2015, p. 20. “Musicians get together”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 16 September 2015, p. 20.
“Kramer's Orpheus is back”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 16 September 2015, p. 28.
“SK’s ‘Maya the bee in Afrikaans, isiZulu”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 16 September 2015, p. 28.
“American Dance is back”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 16 September 2015, p. 29.
“Dan at Die Boer before UK tour”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 16 September 2015, p. 29. “What’s on / Wat’s Waar”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 16 September 2015, p. 28.
(31 notices)
“That might be funny”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 23 September 2015, p. 24.
“Ster Kinekor launches 'Maze Runner'“, TygerBurger Durbanville, 23 September 2015, p. 24. “The PE mentalist”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 23 September 2015, p. 24.
“Choral stories of Africa”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 23 September 2015, p. 24. “What’s on / Wat’s Waar”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 23 September 2015, p. 23. (17 notices)
“High drama in true life on Imax”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 30 September 2015, p. 11. “Animated Hotel Transylvania at SK”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 30 September 2015, p. 24. “What’s on / Wat’s Waar”, TygerBurger Durbanville, 30 September 2015, p. 24.
Vukani
“Mi Casa”, Vukani, 3 September 2015, p. 13. “Russel Brand”, Vukani, 3 September 2015, p. 13. “Amasokolari night”, Vukani, 3 September 2015, p. 16.
“Applications for cultural accelerator”, Vukani, 3 September 2015, p. 16. “Jazz in the Native Yards”, Vukani, 3 September 2015, p. 16.
“Poetics celebration”, Vukani, 10 September 2015, p. 9 “Spring dance”, Vukani, 10 September 2015, p. 9. “Cultural exchange”, Vukani, 17 September 2015, p. 4 “Concert”, Vukani, 17 September 2015, p. 11
“Win tickets to ballet”, Vukani, 17 September 2015, p. 15 “Kwaai hip hop crew”, Vukani, 24 September 2015, p. 19.
“Music festival showcases young talent”, Vukani, 24 September 2015, p. 42. “Two new shows at Baxter Theatre”, Vukani, 24 September 2015, p. 42.
Addendum A: Questionnaire – editors
1. On average, how much space is allocated to arts and entertainment reporting in each edition of your paper?
2. What kind of arts/entertainment stories are prioritised for publication in your paper? 3. Do you have an arts editor? If yes, is this the person’s sole responsibility? What else is
he/she responsible for? If no, who co-ordinates your arts and entertainment coverage? 4. Do you have arts reporters? If no, who is responsible for writing about
arts/entertainment?
5. What kinds of resources are allocated to the arts reporting function of the development thereof? By resources I refer to human and financial resources.
6. What, do you feel, is the role of arts reporting?
7. Do you believe that community newspapers should be a platform for up-and-coming artists? Please explain your answer.
8. What are the challenges for journalists who cover the arts for the community press? 9. What do you consider “good” arts reporting?
Addendum B: Questionnaire – Reporters
1. Please provide me with a short background on your career in writing about the arts, including whether you have specialised training, how long you have been reporting on the arts (and entertainment) and what your current position is.
2. Is arts (and entertainment) writing the core focus of your work? If not, please explain what other duties you are required to perform.
3. What kind of stories do you prioritise when covering the arts (and entertainment) for community newspapers?
4. What kinds of resources are allocated to the arts reporting function or the development thereof? By resources I refer to human and financial resources as well as training and tools.
5. What, do you feel, is the role of arts reporting?
6. Do you believe that community newspapers should be a platform for up-and-coming artists? Please explain your answer
7. What are the challenges for journalists who cover the arts for the community press? 8. Do you feel that arts (and entertainment reporting) in community newspapers should
differ from that in mainstream newspapers? Please explain your answer. 9. What do you consider “good” arts reporting?
10. What, in your opinion, is “bad” arts reporting?
11. Are you willing to be named in my research report or do you prefer to remain anonymous?
Addendum C: Questionnaire – PR practitioners and arts promoters
1. How would you describe your relationship with the community press in your area? 2. Do you feel the community press have an obligation to promote arts and culture? Please
explain your answer.
3. What role do you feel the community press should play in promoting local artists and developing new audiences?
4. How do you feel the community press is faring in this regard?
5. Of the media releases you make available to the community press: are more used as is (or an edited version thereof) or are they used as news leads which are further
developed, and researched by reporters.
6. Do you believe that, through your work, you contribute to setting the news agenda, in terms of what appears on entertainment pages? Please explain your answer.
7. What are your thoughts about arts pages that carry press releases as opposed to original content? Do you feel it is acceptable? Do you think it makes the publication come across as being less credible? Please feel free to explain your answers
8. Do you believe that the kind of arts reporting that appears in the community press should differ from that in mainstream/commercial newspapers? Please explain your answer.
9. How would you rate the arts and entertainment reporting of the community newspapers which serve the area you operate in?
10. What do you consider “good” arts reporting? 11. What, in your opinion, is “bad” arts reporting?
12. Is there anything that you would like to add, which you feel may be relevant to this study?
Addendum D: Questionnaire – Former convenor of judges of South African Arts Journalist of the Year Awards (1)
1. Please provide me with a short background on your career in the arts industry, including whether you have specialised training, how long you have been involved in the arts (and entertainment) industry and in what capacity, and what your current position is. 2. What, do you feel, is the role of arts reporting?
3. You are involved in training journalists to write about the arts. How important do you think this kind of specialist training is? Please explain your answer.
4. Do you think it is essential for a journalist who writes about the arts to have an inherent interest in the arts, or can anyone be trained to write about the arts? Please explain your answer.
5. In previous years you have served as convenor of judges for the South African Arts Journalist of the Year Awards. From your experience in this position, please share with me some of your thoughts on the state of arts journalism in South Africa’s print media. 6. This study is focused specifically on arts reporting in community newspapers. Do you
recall, more or less, how many entries were received from writers who write about the arts for community newspapers?
7. How do you feel arts reporting in South African media, particularly community newspapers, can be improved?
8. Do you believe that community newspapers should be a platform for up-and-coming artists? Please explain your answer.
9. What, do you believe, are some of the challenges for journalists who cover the arts for the community press?
10. Do you feel that arts (and entertainment reporting) in community newspapers should differ from that in mainstream newspapers? Please explain your answer.
11. What do you consider “good” arts reporting? 12. What, in your opinion, is “bad” arts reporting?
13. Are you willing to be named in my research report or do you prefer to remain anonymous?
Addendum E: Questionnaire – Former convenor of judges of South African Arts Journalist of the Year Awards (2)
1. Please provide me with a short background on your career in the arts industry , including whether you have specialised training, how long you have been involved in the arts (and entertainment) industry and in what capacity, and what your current position is.
2. What, do you feel, is the role of arts reporting?
3. In previous years you have served as convenor of judges for the South African Arts Journalist of the Year Awards. From your experience in this position, please share with me some of your thoughts on the state of arts journalism in South Africa’s print media. 4. This study is focused specifically on arts reporting in community newspapers in Cape
Town. More or less how many entries were received from writers who write about the arts for community newspapers?
5. How do you feel arts reporting in South African media, particularly community newspapers, can be improved?
6. Do you believe that community newspapers should be a platform for up-and-coming artists? Please explain your answer.
7. What, do you believe, are some of the challenges for journalists who cover the arts for the community press?
8. Do you feel that arts (and entertainment reporting) in community newspapers should differ from that in mainstream newspapers? Please explain your answer.
9. What do you consider “good” arts reporting? 10. What, in your opinion, is “bad” arts reporting?
11. Are you willing to be named in my research report or do you prefer to remain anonymous?