WikimediaZA October 2018

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Wikimedia South Africa AGM
by Ian Gilfillan 30 Oct '18

30 Oct '18

There was a record turnout for Saturday's Wikimedia South Africa AGM, with about two thirds attending in person, and the the rest virtually. Thanks to everyone that participated. There was discussion about new projects for 2018, the election of a new board (5 members re-elected, 4 new members), and the decision to apply for funding to hire two staff members to assist the chapter in its development. Minutes are available at http://wikimedia.org.za/wiki/2018-AGM The new board will be meeting for the first time soon, but please don't leave it all to them - everyone is welcome and encouraged to get involved. -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wikimedia_ZA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaZA/

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Google Policy Fellow sought in South Africa for copyright reform
by Douglas Scott 30 Oct '18

30 Oct '18

Hello everyone, As mentioned during our AGM this weekend we (Wikimedia ZA) have been working with ReCreate South Africa to promote reform of the Copyright Act so as to include Freedom of Panorama and Fair Use. ReCreate South Africa has an open call for applications for a Google Policy Fellow who will be based at ReCreate for 6-12 months. The successful applicant would be expected to assist with research relating to the Copyright Amendment Bill and flexible general exceptions. We would sincerely appreciate it if you could pass on the advert to any students/members of your networks that might be interested. The closing date for applications is 08 November 2018 and the Fellow would be expected to start on 03 December 2018. Details of the advert are as follows: http://paradigmhq.org/google-policy-fellowship-program-2018-for-sub-saharan… Regards, Douglas. -- Douglas Ian Scott 司道格 Skype: douglas0scott South African mobile number: +27 (0)79 515 8727

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Wikidata
by Puku Reception 30 Oct '18

30 Oct '18

Good day I am hoping that someone here can kindly assist me. I was at the Wikidata conference this past Saturday, which took place at the Code for Africa offices. I would like to ask if someone could kindly send me a summary (in laments terms) on what Wikidata is, and how could an organisation/individual can benefit from being part of the initiative. What does it mean to be an Editor and how can one join? Thank you so much and I look forward to your response. Kind Regards, Zanele -- *Kind Regards,* *Zanele Ngcongo* *Puku Children’s Literature Foundation NPC* *T: +27 11 712 8429* *M: +27 73 773 3542* *W: puku.co.za <http://puku.co.za/>*

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Wikimania ZA Annual General Meeting reminder: this Saturday, 17:00
by Douglas Scott 27 Oct '18

27 Oct '18

Hello everyone, This is just a quick reminder of our Annual General Meeting and some related issues. Below are the details of the event: - *Time*: 17:00 for 17:30 - *Date*: Saturday, 27th October 2018 - *Location*: Code4Africa <https://www.google.com/maps/place/Code+for+Africa/@-33.9213056,18.4165724,1…> offices (top floor), 84 Shortmarket St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000 - Secure *parking*: Pinical Parking, 58A Strand St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town. I have written up a *report* in preparation for the AGM on what we have done so far this year which you can read on our website here: http://wikimedia.org.za/wiki/Template:/Report_2018 <http://wikimedia.org.za/wiki/Template:/Report_2018> You will be able to access *minutes* of the meeting at our website here: http://wikimedia.org.za/wiki/2018-AGM <http://wikimedia.org.za/wiki/2018-AGM> You can *attend the event digitally* on Google Hangouts at the link here: https://hangouts.google.com/call/iYi_e1_IPakM5f4PLpR1AEEI?no_rd We are also planning to *stream* the AGM via our YouTube channel which you can access here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBFQLpvHnAWXcrVFMxdYLPw Food and refreshments will be served at the event. Here are some related Wikimedia ZA events that will also be happening this weekend. *WikiData 6th birthday * - Location: Code4Africa office (top floor), 84 Shortmarket St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000 - Date: Saturday, 27th October 2018 - Time: 10:00-16:00 *Johannesburg editathon * - Location: Sci-Bono Discover Centre, Corner of Miriam Makeba & President Street, Newtown, Johannesburg - Date: Saturday, 27th October 2018 - Time: 9:00 to 15:15 *Wikipedia edit-a-thon: World Congress of Audiology* - Location: Cape Town International Convention Center, Rooms 1.41 and 1.42. Cape Town. - Date: Sunday, 28th October 2018 - Time: 09:00-14:00 Regards, Douglas. -- Douglas Ian Scott 司道格 Skype: douglas0scott South African mobile number: +27 (0)79 515 8727

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Re: [Wikimedia ZA] Wikimania ZA Annual General Meeting reminder: this Saturday, 17:00
by Shabier 26 Oct '18

26 Oct '18

Hi. I hope I can attend. Also if there is anyone that resides/lives in the Northern Suburbs in the Goodwood area to get a lift home after the AGM/event. Thanks -------- Original message --------From: louli Guy -Xavier <guyxavierlouli(a)gmail.com> Date: 2018/10/25 23:24 (GMT+02:00) To: Douglas Scott <douglas.i.scott(a)gmail.com> Cc: wikimediaza <wikimediaza(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Subject: Re: [Wikimedia ZA] Wikimania ZA Annual General Meeting reminder: this Saturday, 17:00 I will be attending the meeting. On Oct 25, 2018 5:10 PM, "Douglas Scott" <douglas.i.scott(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello everyone, > > This is just a quick reminder of our Annual General Meeting and some > related issues. Below are the details of the event: > > - *Time*: 17:00 for 17:30 > - *Date*: Saturday, 27th October 2018 > - *Location*: Code4Africa > <https://www.google.com/maps/place/Code+for+Africa/@-33.9213056,18.4165724,1…> > offices (top floor), 84 Shortmarket St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape > Town > <https://maps.google.com/?q=84+Shortmarket+St,+Cape+Town+City+Centre,+Cape+T…>, > 8000 > - Secure *parking*: Pinical Parking, 58A Strand St, Cape Town City > Centre, Cape Town > <https://maps.google.com/?q=58A+Strand+St,+Cape+Town+City+Centre,+Cape+Town&…> > . > > I have written up a *report* in preparation for the AGM on what we have > done so far this year which you can read on our website here: > http://wikimedia.org.za/wiki/Template:/Report_2018 > <http://wikimedia.org.za/wiki/Template:/Report_2018> > > You will be able to access *minutes* of the meeting at our website here: > http://wikimedia.org.za/wiki/2018-AGM > <http://wikimedia.org.za/wiki/2018-AGM> > > You can *attend the event digitally* on Google Hangouts at the link here: > https://hangouts.google.com/call/iYi_e1_IPakM5f4PLpR1AEEI?no_rd > > We are also planning to *stream* the AGM via our YouTube channel which > you can access here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ > UCBFQLpvHnAWXcrVFMxdYLPw > > Food and refreshments will be served at the event. > > Here are some related Wikimedia ZA events that will also be happening this > weekend. > > *WikiData 6th birthday * > > - Location: Code4Africa office (top floor), 84 Shortmarket St, Cape > Town City Centre, Cape Town > <https://maps.google.com/?q=84+Shortmarket+St,+Cape+Town+City+Centre,+Cape+T…>, > 8000 > - Date: Saturday, 27th October 2018 > - Time: 10:00-16:00 > > *Johannesburg editathon * > > - Location: Sci-Bono Discover Centre, Corner of Miriam Makeba & > President Street, Newtown, Johannesburg > - Date: Saturday, 27th October 2018 > - Time: 9:00 to 15:15 > > *Wikipedia edit-a-thon: World Congress of Audiology* > > - Location: Cape Town International Convention Center, Rooms 1.41 and > 1.42. Cape Town. > - Date: Sunday, 28th October 2018 > - Time: 09:00-14:00 > > Regards, > > Douglas. > > -- > Douglas Ian Scott > 司道格 > Skype: douglas0scott > South African mobile number: +27 (0)79 515 8727 > _______________________________________________ WikimediaZA mailing list WikimediaZA(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaza To unsubscribe, send an email to WikimediaZA-unsubscribe(a)lists.wikimedia.org

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Wikimedia ZA Annual General Meeting: time and location (important)
by Douglas Scott 18 Oct '18

18 Oct '18

Hello everyone, We have just finalised the location and time of the Wikimedia ZA Annual General Meeting <http://wikimedia.org.za/wiki/2018-AGM> in Cape Town on Saturday the *27th of October 2018*. The event will be held from *17:00* onwards at *Code4Africa* <https://codeforafrica.org/> offices (top floor), *84 Shortmarket Street*, Cape Town. See details below. Please let me know if you would like to attend digitally or might have any difficulty attending due to transport costs. The 27th will be a busy day for us as we will also be hosting the Wikidata event <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Sixth_Birthday/Cape_Town_Meetup> and the Johannesburg education <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2018_Johannesburg_education_editathon> editathon which will end a few hours before the AGM kicks off. We would be delighted if you could join either of those events as well on the day. *Wikimedia ZA Annual General Meeting 2018 * The Wikimedia ZA board has elected to host our Annual General Meeting on Saturday the 27th October 2018. Below are the details for the AGM: - Time: 17:00 for 17:30 - Date: Saturday, 27th October 2018 - Location: Code4Africa offices (top floor), 84 Shortmarket St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000 Food and refreshments will be served during the AGM. *WikiData 6th birthday * - Location: Code4Africa office (top floor), 84 Shortmarket St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000 - Date: Saturday, 27th October 2018 - Time: 10:00-16:00 *Johannesburg editathon * - Location: Sci-Bono Discover Centre, Corner of Miriam Makeba & President Street, Newtown, Johannesburg - Date: Saturday, 27th October 2018 - Time: 9:00 to 15:15 Best regards and I hope to see you there, Douglas. -- Douglas Ian Scott 司道格 Skype: douglas0scott South African mobile number: +27 (0)79 515 8727

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Wikimedia ZA: Annual General Meeting date announced (27th October 2018)
by Douglas Scott 15 Oct '18

15 Oct '18

Hello everyone, This is a general notice of Wikimedia ZA's annual general meeting (AGM) date. The Wikimedia ZA board has elected to have the AGM on Saturday the *27th October 2018*. The exact time and date will be announced closer to the date (within the next few days). The AGM will be taking place in Cape Town's city centre. If you would like to join digitally then please let me know and I will add you to the digital invite list. Thanks, Doulas. -- Douglas Ian Scott 司道格 Skype: douglas0scott South African mobile number: +27 (0)79 515 8727

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Wikipedia editathon for education (Johannesburg)
by Douglas Scott 09 Oct '18

09 Oct '18

Hello everyone, This is just to let you all know that there will be an editathon in Johannesburg on the 27th October 2018 (see below for details) to improve educational content on Wikipedia. Please join us if you would like to improve South African related educational content on Wikipedia. - *Location*: Sci-Bono Discover Centre <https://www.google.co.za/maps/place/Sci-Bono+Discovery+Centre/@-26.2044429,…>, Johannesburg - *Date*: Saturday, 27th October 2018 - *Time*: 9:00 to 15:15 The Moleskin Foundation <https://moleskinefoundation.org/> is supporting this event in an effort to promote education in South Africa through teacher development. This will be held at the same time as the WikiData birthday celebration in Cape Town. We are going to try and see if we can patch the two event through to each other so participants in both can participate in one or the other should they choose to. *Reminder* We will have our *AGM* on the same day 27th October 2018 after both the WikiData celebration (Cape Town) and education editathon. As mentioned above we will also be having the WikiData birthday <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Sixth_Birthday/Cape_Town_Meetup> celebration in Cape Town on the same day. Please see below for details on this: - *Location*: Code4Africa <https://www.google.co.za/maps/place/Code+for+Africa/@-33.9213101,18.4187664…> office (top floor), 84 Shortmarket St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000 - *Date*: Saturday, 27th October 2018 - *Time*: 10:00-15:30 Regards, Douglas. -- Douglas Ian Scott 司道格 Skype: douglas0scott South African mobile number: +27 (0)79 515 8727

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