harare24dmin When many leaders were on holidays for the festive season, Nkayi South Member of Parliament Hon. Jabulani Hadebe chose to give back—quietly but meaningfully—by supporting community initiatives that touch culture, health and education across his constituency.
Ahead of his departure with the Zimbabwe National Soccer Team to the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Hadebe extended what he described as early Christmas gifts to projects he believes carry “socially desirable and sound developmental value” for Nkayi South.
In a gesture welcomed by artists and community leaders, the MP donated R4 000 (US$200) towards the Nkayi Music Festival, specifically to support artists’ food at music shows held in Bubi and Nkayi districts. The contribution has been praised for sustaining community entertainment and giving local artists the dignity and encouragement often lacking in rural creative spaces.
Healthcare also received attention, with Zenka Clinic benefiting from R5 400 allocated for renovations. The funds are expected to improve the clinic’s infrastructure and enhance service delivery for residents who rely on it as a primary health facility.
Education was the third pillar of the MP’s festive outreach. Dabe Secondary School in Manenka Community, Ward 30, received R10 000 worth of paint and building materials, aimed at supporting the completion and improvement of the school. Community members say the donation will significantly ease the burden on parents and accelerate long-awaited upgrades.
Speaking on the donations, Hadebe framed the gesture as part of his ongoing commitment to grassroots development rather than seasonal charity.
“These are socially desirable and sound developmental initiatives that directly improve the lives of our people,” he said, extending New Year wishes to the constituency.
He concluded with a rallying call that has become synonymous with his leadership style:
“Asisebenzeleni iNkayi yethu mahlabezulu.”
Residents across Nkayi South say the MP’s actions reinforce his reputation as a hands-on leader whose focus extends beyond politics to everyday community needs. By investing in culture, health and education—often overlooked sectors in rural areas—Hadebe’s early Christmas gestures have resonated as practical leadership, rooted in service rather than ceremony.
