On MDG 1, the key result area under this programme was the contribution to employment creation. The target was to halve the proportion of people between 1990 and 2015 who suffered from hunger. As at December 2010, a total of 497 714 jobseekers were registered and placed in opportunities in different categories. A total of 401 479 jobseekers were referred for career guidance, work placement, and skills development. A total of 13 928 unemployed people were assessed for job opportunities and 1 294 were placed. Nineteen companies were assisted through the Department of Labour and the Department of Higher Education and Training with the lay-off scheme. A total of 6 351 workers benefited from the scheme. An amount of R681 000 was budgeted to address the plight of people with disabilities for the 2010-2011 financial year. At the end December 2010: . A total of 230 companies were assisted through workplace challenge programme. . Eighty three companies were assisted with turnaround solutions and future forums were established. . A total of 2 245 SMME managers were trained on management and matters related to intellectual property. . A total of 8 226 jobs were saved through social plan interventions.