. The relationship between the MDGs and the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM); . The nature of the challenge in placing job seekers in real jobs; . Whether the Department of Labour had been given a specific area of focus by international bodies in relation to the MDGs; . The difference between top management and senior management; . Clarity around the division of functions between the Department of Labour and the Department of Higher Education and Training in terms of the Skills Development Act; . In respect of the 7 324 registered jobs, how many were permanent jobs and how many were casual jobs; . The reason for companies to employ foreign nationals while the local people were unemployed.