Such a partnership must be based on a common commitment to building a better life for all. The investment by Game stores into the CBD results from this conception of the partnership between government and business, to start major business ventures that will create more jobs for our people in the Province. Together, initiatives of this nature have the potential to change the face of our Province. And if we say there is hope, in so far as job-creation is concerned, it is because we know that all the partners have put shoulders to the wheel to ensure that we succeed. The Gauteng Provincial Government reiterates its commitment to work in a close partnership with all the people, inspired by the clarion call Faranani to ensure that we draw on the energy and genius of the people in the Province to give birth to something that will surely 'be new, good and beautiful'.
Crime is obviously one of the factors contributing to the decline of cities and towns.
The Provincial Government commits itself to ensuring that we arrest crime in our cities. Security measures that seek to narrow the space for criminals are being implemented in the interests of creating a climate conducive to turning Johannesburg into a hive of business and social activity. Together with the law enforcement agencies, communities, business and labour we are determined to fight the lawlessness which threatens to condemn us to a state of eternal decay. As Provincial Government we are acutely aware that rejuvenated cities and towns will provide opportunities for economic growth and strengthening of our city's economy. These are the things that we need to embrace as a nation that is working towards the goal of prosperity and a better life for all our people.