This racism will continue unless all of us engage this monster consciously and systematically', he said. Equality is entrenched in our Constitution and several laws have been passed in the last few years as part of the general offensive against discrimination. The President specifically referred to two new laws that are specifically aimed at bringing about equality. The first, the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, outlaws discrimination and the second, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, will ensure that black people have greater access to government business. A recently completed gender audit will help to advance the rights of women, and the new Integrated Strategy on Disability will address some of the challenges that are faced by people with disabilities.
Racism is one form of discrimination.
There's also economic inequality, which results in tremendous suffering for poor people. Getting rid of poverty remains one of the Government's central objectives. Poverty is closely linked to racism, sexism and crime, and only by getting rid of it can dignity be restored to all South Africans. Several improvements have been made to the Government's Public Works Community Programmes, which have improved the quality of life of rural people by providing roads and other forms of infrastructure. This year, the Government will launch its Integrated and Sustainable Rural Development Programme.