Grants:PEG/WM ZA/Mandela-Funeral-Coverage-2013
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wikimedia.org.za• dumisaniwikimedia.org.zaGoals and measures of success Edit
Project goal Edit
The Chapter sent two Wikimedians to cover the funeral of former president and father of the modern South African nation, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela for the greater Wiki-community.
Measures of success Edit
We captured photographs, two videos and wrote an article for Wikinews.
Project scope and activities Edit
Cover the funeral of former president and father of the modern South African nation, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. We captured photographs, two videos and wrote an article for Wikinews.
Budget breakdown Edit
| Description | Requested Funds (ZAR) | Requested Funds (USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qty | Rate | Total (ZAR) | Rate | Total (USD) | Notes | ||
| Bill No. 1 - Transport | |||||||
| 1.1 | Airtravel | 1 | 4 291.00 | 4 291.00 | 394.83 | 394.83 | |
| 1.2 | Train Transport (Gautrain) | 1 | 194.00 | 194.00 | 17.85 | 17.85 | |
| 1.3 | Car Rental | 1 | 1 541.51 | 1 541.51 | 141.84 | 141.84 | |
| TOTAL BILL Number 1 | 6 026.51 | 554.52 | |||||
| Qty | Rate | Total (ZAR) | Rate | Total (USD) | Notes | ||
| Bill No. 2 - Sustenance | |||||||
| 2.1 | Sustenance for 2 Wikimedians | 1 | 508.00 | 508.00 | 46.74 | 46.74 | |
| TOTAL BILL Number 2 | 508.00 | 46.74 | |||||
| Qty | Rate | Total (ZAR) | Rate | Total (USD) | Notes | ||
| Bill No. 3 - Equipment | |||||||
| 3.1 | Digital Voice Recorder | 1 | 2 499.95 | 2 499.95 | 230.03 | 230.03 | |
| TOTAL BILL Number 3 | 2 499.95 | 230.03 | |||||
| Qty | Rate | Total (ZAR) | Rate | Total (USD) | Notes | ||
| Bill No. 4 - Miscellaneous Expenses | |||||||
| 4.1 | Bank Charges | 1 | 60.30 | 60.30 | 5.55 | 5.55 | |
| 4.2 | Press Card Expenses | 1 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 3.68 | 3.68 | |
| 4.3 | Telephone Expenses | 1 | 200.00 | 200.00 | 18.40 | 18.40 | |
| 4.4 | Parking | 1 | 270.00 | 270.00 | 24.84 | 24.84 | |
| 4.5 | Other | 1 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 4.60 | 4.60 | |
| TOTAL BILL Number 4 | 620.30 | 57.07 | |||||
Bills Subtotals Edit
| Description | Requested Funds (ZAR) | Requested Funds (USD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROJECT SUMMARY PAGE | Total in Rands (ZAR) | Total in Dollars (USD) | |||
| 1 | Bill No. 1: Transport | R | 6 026.51 | $ | 554.52 |
| 2 | Bill No. 2 - Sustenance | R | 508.00 | $ | 46.74 |
| 3 | Bill No. 3 - Equipment | R | 2 499.95 | $ | 230.03 |
| 4 | Bill No. 4 - Miscellaneous Expenses | R | 620.30 | $ | 57.07 |
| 8 | SUBTOTAL | R | 9 654.76 | $ | 888.36 |
| 9 | VAT (14%)Included | R | Included | $ | Included |
| 10 | TOTAL BUDGET PRICE | R | 9 654.76 | $ | 888.36 |
Budget Summaries Edit
- Total project budget
- ZAR R 9 654.76 Or $ 888.36 rounded total as calculated on 15/01/2014 using latest exchange rates.
- Total amount requested
- ZAR R 9 654.76 Or $ 888.36 rounded total as calculated on 15/01/2014 using latest exchange rates.
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Non-financial requirements Edit
- None
Impact Edit
This project was aimed at capturing the funeral for the greater Wiki-community.
Increasing reach Edit
Increases Wikimedia's reach.
Participation Edit
Two Wikimedians were involved in capturing the funeral and it was made available to the greater Wiki-community.
Quality Edit
In addition to taking photographs of the event we also:
- Published an article on Wikinews
- Recorded two video reports for Wikinews
- Interview with Jackson Mthembu
- Clement Khanye reporting from Union Buildings
Benefits Edit
- This project contributed to content for the greater Wiki-Community.
It further benefited the following online communities:
- English Wikinews
- Wiki Commons
- Provide a brief statement (about 1 paragraph) about how your project is related to other work in the Wikimedia movement.
- This project aimed to capture an international event.
- If successful, does your project have the potential to be replicated successfully by other individuals, groups, or organizations?
- Not Applicable.
- Please list any other benefits that this project will produce.
- For us as a small chapter, it was important to capture this important moment in history.
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