1. I have directed the Director General of Health to meet with ESKOM to jointly seek interventions to mitigate against loadshedding. The first engagement took place on 22 September 2022. The meetings with Eskom are happening on a regular basis to seek for more exemptions of healthcare facilities. There are further ongoing engagements with both COGTA and various municipalities regarding additional exemptions for both private and public health care facilities from the grid.
2. No.
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