Bakone Malapa Open-Air Museum

Bakone Malapa Traditional Sleigh

The traditional sleigh or sled of the Northern Sotho as can be seen at the Bakone Malapa Northern Sotho Museum outside Polokwane Limpopo

Bakone Malapa Strainermaker

The strainermaker makes strainers or sieves through which milk is strained in the traditional way of the Northern Sotho culture that is found at the Bakone Malapa Museum outside Polokwane in Limpopo

Polokwane

Polokwane meaning Place of Safety, is a city in the Polokwane Local Municipality and the capital of the Limpopo province, South Africa. It is also often referred to by its former official name, Pietersburg. Polokwane is a major urban centre, the biggest and most important north of Gauteng. Polokwane was one of the host cities of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.


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Makapans valley in Mokopane Zuid Afrika

Promo van de Makapans Valley in Mokopane zuid Afrika Opnamen gemaakt door Gert de Graaf producties in opdracht van No LImits Video Naboomspruit Zuid Afrika .

Polokwane municipal women picket, celebrate

Women councillors and employees picketed outside the civic centre in the city last Thursday and thereafter celebrated Women’s Month at Jack Botes Hall.

Women's Journey in Polokwane by Nompumelelo Rakabe

Women's Journey Short Film 2011
Produced by Nompumelelo Rakabe
Directed by Stelzer A
Assistant Director - Nompumelelo
Mentor Arlette Franks & Amos Letwalo
Exhibited @ Polokwane Art Gallery

BAKONE ????

BAKONE GATHERINGS

Neo seakamela

This music video was shot at Bakone Malapa in Polokwane by Concept Specialists

Makapansgat

Makapan Valley I

Unpacking eNCA's Freedom Day debate

As we celebrate Freedom Day, we ask the question, how free are we really?

Now at the Apartheid Museum today, a lively debate took place between Transport Minister and SACP general secretary Blade Nzimande, and broadcast commentator Eusebius McKaiser.

eNCA's Nickolaus Bauer is there.

#Dstv403

Nthabiseng Penelope Kekana. Poetry & Jazz Event hosted at Moletlane Pub, Zebediela

#Zebediela gae ga Mahlako#
zebedielagaegamahlako.org.za

Bakone to find what’s been ‘lost in translation’ in Adland...

Bakone to find what’s been ‘lost in translation’ in Adland...
When it comes to South Africa’s vernacular advertising, the content is either dumbed-down, stereotypical or simply translated - which results in the nuances of the message being lost in translation. Joel Lebethe, Creative Director at Ireland Davenport and Founder of Bakone, says that it is an exciting market to work within because it is so diverse and filled with storytelling. “Storytelling is core to the African culture and we’ve lost the authenticity in how the stories are told.” Bakone was born out of the need to reignite the importance of authentic vernacular advertising filled with powerful stories. Lebethe says that core to Bakone’s approach is attitudes, beliefs and belonging.

The importance of talking to the consumer as a friend
John Davenport, Creative Director at Ireland Davenport, says that one of Lebethe’s most valuable “...strengths lies in his ability for talking to black South Africans in a way that is familiar to them.” This has been particularly key at Ireland Davenport because they emphasis the importance of talking to the consumer as a friend. “Brands need to get alongside their consumers and engage with them as peers,” as opposed to authorities.
Ireland Davenport has entered into a joint venture with Lebethe to establish Bakone. Davenport explains that the two companies will work off a split revenue model and ID will provide all of the back-up and logistical support required by the start-up, as well as some funding.

Building brands by building communities
Lebethe realised that, with some entrepreneurial spirit,his understanding of the market, , the opportunities within that market, and the support of Ireland Davenport, the dream for Bakone could become a reality. Davenport says that as the journey unfolds, Lebethe is finding his own clients and not relying solely on the Ireland Davenport client base.
Lebethe says that the monetary gains that will follow are only a secondary benefit to the fact that the Bakone offering will contribute and make a difference. “We need opportunities to build brands by building communities,” he states.

From chasing chickens to a job at Ireland Davenport.
Lebethe explains that the journey began when he was chasing chickens on his chicken farm at home and received a call from Davenport to come in for an interview. It took all of 30 minutes to join the team and great things have followed. The lesson here lies in the power of believing in individuals; “...South Africa needs more entrepreneurs in order to improve economically,” and this means giving individuals the opportunity to grow their skills in order to grow sustainable entities that will spread their roots even further.

Makapan's Caves - People's Weather stories

Makapans world heritage site is famous for the discovery of the prehistoric fossils, prehistoric hyena and baboon use to roam in the Limpopo province.

People's Weather moving to channel 180 on DStv in January 2016

Black Soul Of Art Creations collaborating with LACA and University of Limpopo

Artist movement Short Film 2010
Produced & Directed by Nompumelelo
Collaboration = Limpopo Arts and Culture Association & University of Limpopo
Exhibition Screening @ Polokwane Art Museum

Cycad Forest - People's weather

John talks about the Cycad's in modjadji valley.

People's Weather moving to channel 180 on DStv in January 2016

People's Weather - People Living the Weather

Providing Hyperlocal Forecasts for South-Africa and into Africa. You can follow us on DStv Channel 415.