Final Field Program - University of Virginia

CAP56 MAKING THE NEWS: CAPE ARGUS (0900-1300 Friday, 08 October) Minimum 11/Maximum 15
(PRICE: $88)
[FDP: KOBERT]
Depart the quayside and travel to Argus House in the city center, where you will gain a fascinating insight to the
workings of local media in Cape Town.
Founded in 1857, the Cape Argus is a daily newspaper published by Independent News & Media in Cape Town,
South Africa. It is commonly referred to simply as "The Argus." Although not the first English language
newspaper in Southern Africa, the Cape Argus was the first locally to use the telegraph for news gathering. As of
2009, the Argus had a daily readership of 359,000 and a circulation of 60,552.
Independent News & Media PLC is a media organization based in Dublin, Ireland, with interests in 22 countries
on four continents worldwide. The company owns over 200 print titles, more than 130 radio stations, over 100
commercial websites and many billboard locations, and is a leading press player in five countries. Tony O‘Reilly,
CEO until early 2009, and his family dominated the INM group of companies since 1973 (one of his sons,
formerly COO, became CEO in early 2009, and two others were non-executive directors for many years),
Upon arrival you will be met by a representative of Argus House, where enjoy a guided tour of the building,
learning more about the process of how the news is collected, processed, and printed – from beginning to
newspaper.
After your tour, you will then be addressed by a senior resident journalist, to learn more about the personal
perspective and experience of being a journalist in modern day South Africa. You will also have the opportunity
to ask questions in this Q&A session. Visit the Argus online at http://www.capeargus.co.za/. Please note: This
day trip requires a manifest; therefore, participants cannot sell or exchange tickets.
CAP57 SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA (0900-1300 Friday, 08 October)
Minimum 20/Maximum 30 (PRICE: $33)
[FDP: Z. SMITH]
Sustainable Energy Africa (SEA) promotes sustainable energy approaches and practices in the development of South
Africa and Africa. These are achieved through research, capacity building, information dissemination, project
implementation, lobbying and networking. Participants in this FDP will meet with the Director of SEA for an
onboard discussion and presentation, followed by several area site visits.
Following the onboard presentations, travel with the SEA staff to the Joe Slovo settlement in Cape Town. SEA is
involved with monitoring, evaluation, education and raising awareness of the integration of energy efficiency in
low income housing here. The energy and CO2 interventions implemented include solar water heaters, insulated
ceilings, efficient lighting, roof overhangs, orientation and densification.
Next, tour the Green Building, home of SEA. The environmental challenges facing Africa are fierce. SEA is well
steeped in the issues, the politics and the problems. This event is an opportunity for Professor Smith‘s students to
learn how politics works at the grassroots in a developing country.
South Africa Field Program – page 30