When they’e not stopping crime and arresting criminals, many police officers are busy making a meaningful contribution to their communities.
Every year, the South African Police Services (SAPS) recognises and rewards these bright stars. This year was no exception.
Under the theme “Our brightest stars, going beyond the call of duty”, 10 women from SAPS were honoured at a glittering function at Sun City, in the North West.
Enoch Khensani*, a 42-year-old member of the Government Employees Medical Fund, recently fell ill. Enoch, who works at the Department of Public Works in Johannesburg, returned from a visit to his hometown in Maputaland in northern KwaZulu-Natal, after a long break of two years.
It was an assurance from the heart, as the Deputy Minister is herself visually impaired and has two of three daughters who are similarly challenged.
“People like me today stand as a testimony that blindness and success can go together,” she said.
Children in the home
The strategic plan proposes to deal with HIV, sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis by adopting an all-inclusive approach which includes preventative and therapeutic measures. 
KEEPING IT BRIEF
PREVENTING MISUSE OF 2010 PHRASES PLAN FOR 2010
CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE
VENDA TRADITIONAL DRESS
Venda women and girls
The most colourful part of Venda women's clothing is the upper garment made from multi-coloured striped cloth called 'wenda. It is a length of cloth with a strip (bannda) sewn on across the top and two straps (mivhofho) of the same cloth to tie over the shoulder.
Clothing is a basic human need that many disadvantaged communities have a shortage of. In South Africa, there is an excess of clothing every year valued at between R200 to R900 million.