(1) Whether, in light of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Report (details furnished), South Africa is facing hard choices on labour reforms; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) what are his department’s plans to (a) curb the continuing downward spiral in job losses, (b) coordinate with the relevant stakeholders and (c) addressing productivity in the job market in order to create meaningful job growth and labour market efficiency; (3) what factors have been found to be militating against a positive trajectory?