On Sunday, 26 June 2022, Premier Sisi Ntombela hosted Premier's Gala Dinner at the Central University of Technology Hotel School, bringing government, TVET colleges, universities and businesses into one room to find sustainable solutions for student housing.

Madam Chancellor Justice Mahube Molemela was in attendance, as well as Justice Nobulawo Mbhele, acting Judge President of the Free State High  Court. In her speech, the Chancellor thanked the organisers of the gala dinner, all participants, especially those who pledged R1.5 million toward the student infrastructure project.

She said, "we have the Honourable Minister Blade Nzimande in our midst tonight. Thank you, Minister, for delivering a keynote address that has inspired us. We are drawing lessons from your insight on how, collectively, we can develop sustainable solutions to student housing challenges in this country. The funds that have been raised tonight are a testament to what can be achieved.

To the honourable Premier Sisi Ntombela, thank you for hosting this gala dinner. It has laid a solid foundation for the theme of the Student Accommodation Summit.

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From left: Chancellor Molemela and Minister Nzimande, and Justice Nobulawo Mbhele.

Back: Free State MEC of Finance, Honourable Gadija Brown.