(1) Whether the Government has (a) had any further exploratory talks on energy strategic projection for South Africa or (b) entered into any memoranda of understanding on actual medium- to long-term plans to secure oil with (i) countries on the continent, (ii) the Middle East or (iii) any other country; (2) at what stage are the talks or negotiations between the respective governments; (3) what progress has the Government made in securing and finalising plans for the future supply of oil to boost South Africa’s economic growth; (4) (a) what is the time period for oil production, (b) do we have enough reserves and (c) do we require a refinery depot and machinery alterations?