The committee interacted with the three public higher education institutions, the department, and representatives of the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) responsible for skills development in KwaZulu-Natal province. The interaction with the institutions provided an opportunity for the committee to comprehensively ascertain the level of progress made in relation to the agendas of the visit. Although the visits were relatively brief, it was empirical to note that a visit of this nature added much needed value to the committee as part of its oversight function. The discussion on skills development focusing specifically in KwaZulu-Natal provided the committee with an opportunity to identify the level of development and progress made thus far in the skills sector in the province. It was clear from these proceedings that increased focus to tackle the challenge of the 5 million illiterate adults in the province would be required.