President of Business Unity South Africa, Prof Bonang Mohale,
Vice-President of BUSA, Mr Adrian Gore,
CEO of BUSA, Mr Cas Coovadia,
Directors of BUSA,
Representatives of business and labour,
Guests,
Colleagues and friends,
Good afternoon,

Thank you for this opportunity to engage once again with the leadership and membership of Business Unity South Africa.

As government, we always appreciate the direct, considered and constructive approach that BUSA takes in responding to the challenges facing our country.

I will seek in my contribution today to be just as direct, considered and constructive.

Our country is facing a crisis of unemployment and poverty.

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