Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande,
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Ms Connie September,
Ministers, MPs, MECs, Mayors and Councillors,
Chairperson of National Skills Authority, Ms Lulama Nare,
Members of the Human Resource Development Council,
Representatives of business, labour and the community sector,
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
