Are Bloggers Journalists?

The fact that you blog, are you a Journalist? The question that we argued over lunch at #ITWebSocial Summit 2013 with @BontleMoeng  , @lilly_tech and @TkaySA and I promised them I would post a blog post.

Let’s start with definitions (my favourite way in any argument)

Blogger – a person who keeps and updates a blog.

Journalist – A person who writes for newspapers or magazines or prepares news to be broadcast on radio or television.

So by definition, the fact that WeszMadz blogs doesn’t make me a Journalist but just a person who keeps and updates a blog. (I LIKE)

But what is a blog?

A Blog – A Web site on which an individual or group of users record opinions, information, etc. on a regular basis.

MyTravel Posts to be published!

Thanks to a Google+ Community called Travel South Africa. I have been invited to write blog articles for TWO websites about my travelling and photography as I travel across South Africa.. I am once again highly honoured!  Thanks to Neil Playdon of Where2stay-SouthAfrica and Rob Baker of South Africa Travel Online for the invitation! The two sites that will publish my travels are

1. http://www.southafrica.to/ 

SouthAfrica Online

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2. http://www.where2stay-southafrica.com/

Our website offers you a great choice of accommodation across South Africa including Guesthouses, Game Reserves, Hotels, Self-Catering and Bed & Breakfast, Backpacker, Campsite and Bush Lodge accommodation.

What they say about WeszMadz – Am Honoured

Carolyn Diaz, Managing Director, Express Employment Professionals (colleague)

“Wesley has a positive attitude, is enthusiastic and extremely dedicated to his work. He has this wonderful ability to multi-task, and is continuously empowering himself with knowledge by utilising all the e-tools available in this day and age! I have absolutely no doubt that Wesley’s has a very bright future ahead of him and look forward to working with him for a long time to come.” August 27, 2008

Madeleine Du Toit, Consultant and Payroll Administrator, Express Employment Professionals (colleague)

“Wesley is a friendly Coach who I worked with directly in the past. He gave our office a lot of support, I followed his mentoring and suggestions and with that information we won several prizes at the Sales Summit for our office. He’s on top of it all and has the answers, all you need to do is ask.” September 1, 2011

Fanie Van Heerden, Owner, Express Employment Professionals (colleague)

“Wesley, in his capacity as our Group’s Sales Development Manager, is adding a lot of value to the managing of our business on a day to day basis. His positive attitude and always being available when his guidance is needed, makes him a star to work with. All our staff regard Wesley as part of our office, irrespective that our offices are in different provinces.” September 1, 2011

Kobus Schlebusch, IT Manager, Express Employment Professionals (colleague)

“Wesley is a very dedicated and resourceful person, achieving objectives and doing whatever is necessary to sustain it! Very well versed in his ability to develop and grow a business. A social media expert!!” September 1, 2011

Demitri Tambourlas, Recruitment Trainer, Demitrisays SA (colleague)

“I have met many talented and exceptional people in the staffing industry during my tenure, but none as dedicated and results driven as Wesley. He gets things done! Not only that, but his ability to embrace and drive change is beyond exemplary. He has my utmost respect and trust.” September 21, 2011

Ockie Pretorius, Manager, Express Employment Professionals SA (colleague)

“I can highly recommend Wesley for his expertise in the Staffing industry. He has helped me a lot to understand and grow my business. He is a dedicated, hard working person with great interpersonal skills and industry specific knowledge and experience” February 23, 2012

Genevieve Ellis, Recruitment Consultant, Express Employment Professionals (colleague)

“Wesley Madziva is one of the best, most talented, most knowledgable Sales Developers that I have come across. His experience and knowledge of the Sales World is vast, and there is nothing that Wesley does not know. He is always willing to extend his knowledge to others, and whatever questions you brought to him, he would answer without hesitation. Besides being a Sales Guru, he is a real motivator. When things got tough in the work place, he was always there to pick you up and motivate you to move on, try again, and get it right. It was an absolute honour to work with such an individual like Wesley Madziva.” October 18, 2012

Tamara Britz, Snr Staffing Consultant, Express Employment Professionals (colleague)
“Wesley is a coach and mentor par excellence. He always adds value, whether it is a social visit to our office, or official business. He never leaves our offices unchanged, he is like a breath of fresh air, leaving us refreshed and re-focused. His ability to recognize all people and make everybody feel important gives him tremendous influence in any situation, and enables him to motivate people to be better and empower themselves. Wesley strives for excellence in everything he does, and inspires others. He is a people’s person always carrying express’ motto -“Respecting People. Impacting Business” – close to his heart.” September 12, 2011

Njabulo Xaba, Owner, Express Employment Professionals SA, Port Elizabeth (colleague)

“Wesley is a great Team Leader and Developer. Focused with direction and knows how and what to deal with, even though our paths cross sometimes, we find a way to move forward.” September 15, 2011

Lloyd Dicks, Ethics Chair – Western Cape, APSO (ASSOCIATION OF PERSONNEL SERVICES ASSOCIATION) (business partner)

“I have worked with Wesley for a number of years in the team at APSO (Association of Personnel Services Organisations). A real people’s person, Wesley gets on with everyone. He has a passion for technology and especially social media, and was instrumental in launching and promoting the APSO Social platforms. I am proud to have my name associated with Wesley Madziva and I will be pleased to recommend him to anyone who will listen. Please feel free to give me a call.” October 11, 2011

Roodt Griesel, APSO Western Cape Chairperson, APSO (business partner)

“What can I say about Wes? A Zimbo who has made an incredible contribution in South Africa. His positive energy, willingness to walk the extra mile, good networking skills and sound business mind makes Wesley a force to be reckoned with. Thanks for your contribution at APSO. Go Wesley Go☺” October 19, 2011

Venketash (Pat) Ramadass, Systems Architect and Partner, emediaIT (business partner)

“Wesley brings enthusiasm, focus and out of the box thinking to to all things with which he is involved. His broad range of knowledge and operational understanding is invaluable in his industry. It was an absolute pleasure working with him and I hope that we are able to work together again in the future.” August 15, 2008

Livingstone Sagonda, Response Handling Specialist, Affirmative Portfolios (colleague)
“Wesley is a astute business manager, coupled with people management skills and a strong knowledge of market trends and client demands. He pays attention to details and uses a hands-on approach to coach and mentor subordinates in-order to empower them in the execution of their key performance areas. It is lively and fun to relate to him in a business sense.” September 1, 2011

Diana Scott, Learning Development Director, Express Employment Professionals (academic)

“I have had the opportunity of working with Wesley since 2007. As one of the liaisons to our South African learner group, Wesley is a joy to work with! He helps make distance learning both effective and easy for both the learners in South Africa and the administrators and content developers in the U.S. Also, as an active student of our corporate university, Wesley is a lifelong learner and active contributor to our content offering. I look forward to having a long term educational and business relationship with Wesley!” September 21, 2011

Nosi Khol
Wesley is an easy to get along with person, highly adaptive, very creative and I love working with him. We are really blessed to have such rare “breed”, he is on his toes, consistent and always helpful despite whatever situation he may be in. I love that he is highly informed, is a professional and am inspired by him. October 18, 2012

WeszMadz Blog selected as Blogger of the day 14 June 2012

On the 14th of June 2012 PaperBlog selected WeszMadz as their blogger of the day! Yeah! Thanks PaperBlog! Am Thrilled!

But who or what is PaperBlog?

What is Paperblog? Paperblog helps you find quality articles from the blogosphere, providing a participatory media site where talented experts and enthusiasts can share their knowledge and experience. The best and most relevant articles are not easy to find amongst all the blogs online. Paperblog identified the need to find the best blogs around, offering quality articles to a growing readership.In the first trimester of 2011, Paperblog International received 10 million regular visitors from throughout the world

Here is a snapshot of the day I was blogger of the day from the PaperBlog Site! 🙂 🙂 🙂

See my blog on PaperBlog here http://en.paperblog.com/users/weszmadz/ 

Are you a blogger? You can submit your blog on PaperBlog as well.