2oceansvibe News | South African and international news

Sponsored by RSAWeb rss
2ov Radio
  • Home
  • About
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Seth Rotherham
  • 2ov Radio
  • Café du Cap
  • Cabine du Cap
  • Cape Town Apartment
  • Media Packs / Advertising
  • Contact
    • Contact
    • Anonymous Tips
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
Seth Rotherham
  • We Received This Email From An Angry Milnerton Resident

    11 May 2016 by Sloane Hunter in Cape Town, Insight, Media
    Related Posts
    • SARS Warns South Africans To Watch Out For These New Scams
    • Meghan Sues British Tabloid As Harry Fears For Her Safety
    • Today's Amazing Map Shows South Africa's River Systems [Image]
    • Rad Short Film Looks At How Google Mapped South Africa's National Parks [Video]
    • 'Burn, Kill, Destroy' - The Voices Inside School Shooter Nikolas Cruz's Head

    This is a lesson for all in media. When writing a story that reports potential harmful effects on a suburb’s property prices, it’s vital to include the correct information.

    Just earlier today we reported on a tik bust that occured “near Milnerton”, with the headline Seriously, Guys – Spare A Thought For Milnerton Residents This Weekend. Although we admit that we never really specified that it was near Milnerton, to be fair, our source (EWN) stated that the couple was arrested “at their Milnerton home.” 

    This is what Julie had to say

    Please update your story, the incident occurred NEAR Milnerton not in Milnerton. In fact, it occurred in Parklands, which is closer to Table View than Milnerton. See https://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/a4c9c0004cb821a89a3cdab995d3d1cd/Two-drug-suspects-due-in-Cape-Town-court–20160511

    I know it sounds like I am being pedantic, but I am tired of the media referring to other suburbs as Milnerton, when they mean Brooklyn, Rugby, Parklands etc. It negatively impacts property prices in Milnerton and gives the suburb a bad reputation.

    Thanks
    Julie

    Wondering where exactly Parklands is, I went to Google Maps and found two interesting points:

    • Parklands is north of Table View, just next to Blouberg
    • The Milnerton area extends all the way east to include Bothasig (shown beautifully by the red highlighted area).

    How confusing is that?

    Screen Shot 2016-05-11 at 12.57.03 PM

    We do apologise, Julie, we have made the corrections.

    However, we are all wondering if the first bust really did happen in Milnerton – for that was a lot more damaging than this one.

    • ← Tim Noakes Wants You To Do This Easy Test To Prove He Is Right
    • Breakthrough As Local Startup Makes Ordering Online From Overseas Affordable →
    • Tweet
    • Tags:
    • emial
    • letter
    • maps
    • milnerton
    • parklands

    Latest News

    • Latest Eskom Report Shows Load Shedding Nightmare Ahead

      [imagesource: Alon Skuy] Even if you only have the most passing interest in what's happ...

    • Some Of The Cape’s Wine Farms Are Still Ticking Along

      If you think that visiting a wine farm with the current ban on alcohol sales and on-site c...

    • 2oceansvibe Weekend Sports Wrap

      [imagesource: Getty Images] Each Monday, I’ll be putting together a wrap of the weekend...

    • Handy Tips On Growing Your Wealth In 2021

      [imagesource:here] For many people, 2020 was the year that everything fell apart. Fi...

    • Insolvent Estate: Constantia Palace Goes On Auction

      [imagesource: Property24] Before we take a look at this palatial Constantia home, let's...


    • 2oceansvibe Partners

    • CONTACT US
    • GOT A HOT STORY?
    • 2oceansvibe Radio
    • 2oceansvibe Media
    • Media Pack
    • Seth Rotherham
    • Café du Cap
    • Cabine du Cap
    • Cape Town City Accommodation
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Business
    • Media
    • Entertainment
    • Tech/Sci
    • World
    • Travel
    • Lifestyle
    • Sport
    • Politics
  • Follow

    2oceansvibe.com is part of the 2oceansVibe Media Group

    DMMA Logo