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Fidel Hadebe

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Fidel Hadebe

Fidel Hadebe is communication specialist and former spokesperson for the national department of health

The Constitution makes provision for the restitution of land to those who were dispossessed during apartheid rule. The Expropriation Act is not a land reform law

Deal with South Africa on the basis of facts, not rumour

The country stands firm on the principle that diplomacy is the most viable route for settling differences in a complicated geopolitical world, including the conflict in the…

The British colonial government dismantled amaHlubi kingship but now, the nation is gearing up for a legal battle to have their kingship restored

amaHlubi fight for recognition marks a milestone in restoring black identity

No race or nation, however powerful, has a right to decide on the right of others to exist

There are now 8.4 million unemployed people, an increase of 140 000 since the first quarter of 2025 (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Unemployment numbers tell a sad tale of policy and governance shortcomings in municipalities

The government of national unity must tackle the problems in local government to deliver change

Equipping police will only address part of SA’s violent crime problem

What we need is a focused, massive, multi-sectoral and long-term behaviour-change campaign

SABC8 ‘targeted’ because journalistic ethics at odds with SABC policy, court hears. Photo: Supplied

As crusaders for accountability journalists cannot fly under the ethics radar

The self-regulatory system needs to be reviewed to address the ethics and credibility crisis facing journalism in our country

The bad news headlines may be true but the good news is often overlooked

Regulating the media is also the government’s business – or should be

Considering how much power the media wields means there is a case to be made for government oversight instead of its self-regulation

How can government communication be improved and made a centre of excellence for communication professionals? (Joe Skipper, Reuters)

Effective and professional government communication is essential to democracy

Spelling and factual mistakes cause irreparable damage to department credibility