(1) Whether he has been informed that the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has written-off R2.7 billion on the municipalities’ debtors book; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (2) whether this represents an admittance of institutional failure by the said municipality to collect rates arrears; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether the processes which led to that decision were found to be appropriate; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in respect of the procedures that had to be adhered to; (4) whether this action will be extended to other municipalities that are experiencing similar collection difficulties for debts that are older than three years; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details pertaining to the uniqueness of Ekurhuleni; (5) whether his department has resolved the challenges that have been created by Eskom (details furnished); if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?