It will soon be the end of the road for suspects of serious corruption. Government is set to meet its target of arresting and prosecuting 100 people suspected of fraud and corruption who have more than R5 million in illicit assets, 
by April 2014.
The Crossways Farm Village project in Thornhill near Port Elizabeth is the first of its size in South Africa to combine a rural residential development with scientifically based farming. Many new jobs, as well as new opportunities for investors are also being created.
People in rural areas do not have to relocate to the cities to access a better life, said Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana.
The Department of Basic Education celebrated the 12th anniversary of its National Teaching Awards this year.
This signifies "a landmark calendar event for the South African community to pay tribute, appreciate and salute teachers whose extraordinary efforts and contribution are the pride of the nation", said Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga at the awards ceremony.
FREE STATE
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs recently approved a process to increase the number of women ward councillors. This was announced at the Women in Provincial and Local Government Summit held in Bloemfontein in August. The process is expected to be put into practice ahead of the local government elections in 2011. Since 2006, women councillors have increased from 29 to 40 per cent. The aim is to reach 50 per cent in 2011.
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EASTERN CAPE
Ordinary citizens now have a chance to speak to President Jacob Zuma to voice their concerns and complaints. This follows the setting up of the presidential hotline earlier this month and a public liaison 
service in The Presidency. While members of the public will not always speak directly with the President, he will attend to callers as and when he finds time from his presidential duties.
The success of the FIFA Confederations Cup held in June this year, has showed the world that South Africa is ready to host the 2010 World Cup. The 2010 Mass Mobilisation Programme played an 
important role in creating a positive mood among South Africans during the tournament and beyond.
More than 3 500 cases of A(H1N1) influenza, commonly known as swine flu, were reported in South Africa by the middle of August. Deaths were reported in the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern 
Cape and Gauteng. Government is tackling the swine flu challenge by stepping up its plan to deal with the disease. This includes a major national awareness campaign.
The democratic Government deliberately decided, 20 years ago, to dedicate August to the women of this country, in order to acknowledge their role in bringing about the freedom and democracy we enjoy today.
