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Don't lose your dreams 

A study showed that about 31 per cent of South Africa's workers are part of what is called the informal economy.

This includes people who do not have the necessary skills to be in full-time, secure, jobs. They run small, informal businesses and lack money to make their businesses grow.

AsgiSA 

DIABETES - you can lead a normal life

Some call it 'sugar' or sugar diabetes, and others just call it diabetes. More than 200 million people worldwide have diabetes. In South Africa, there are about four million people with diabetes. November is Diabetes Awareness Month. During this time, the Department of Health will educate and make people aware of diabetes.

The South African Police Service needs support from government, business and especially communities, to report criminals and criminal activities.

A concerned parent in a rural area, for example, phoned the police's Crime Stop number to report a father who had been sexually abusing his 13-year-old daughter since she was 9 years old.

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STREET SELLERS IN FOCUS

Investing in culture can create jobs, fight poverty, improve skills and promote tourism.

A programme, called Investing in Culture, was started by the Department of Arts and Culture. Money is given to projects that empower communities. It trains people to make art and craft your items and to take part in cultural performances like dancing and singing and making money out of this.

Exhibit overseas

The building and up-grading of stadiums for the 2010 World Cup has started.

Even though stadiums are not built in every village or town in the country, all South Africa will benefit from 2010.

Stadiums and roads are not only being upgraded where the official World Cup games will be played. Some municipalities are upgrading smaller stadiums in their towns. These stadiums will be used for warm-up matches and training.

CARTOON STRIP
SOCIAL PROGRAMMES

New land-owners must have special skills if they want to make a living from their farms. To help them, government has different programmes to develop their skills and keep their land productive.

Joint projects 

FINDING EMPLOYMENT

You've applied for a job and have finally been called for an interview. You really want the job and know you're ready for it, but do you know how to convince your employer?

Making a good impression during a job interview is one of the most important steps towards getting the job you deserve. So take some time to prepare yourself well.