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Fidel Hadebe
Fidel Hadebe is communication specialist and former spokesperson for the national department of health
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…
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
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
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
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
The media should guard against discrimination by its journalists
The eNCA case of racial discrimination against unmasked black politicians is similar to that of international news agencies AP and AFP when reporting on Hurricane Katrina
Media must act against its rogues
Evidence at the inquiry into state capture of publications and journalists being paid from the State Security Agency slush fund are alarming
Effective and professional government communication is essential to democracy
Spelling and factual mistakes cause irreparable damage to department credibility