(1) Whether he has been informed of the gas exploration and processing in the Mathjabeng area (details furnished) in Welkom, in the Free State; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether gas exploration licenses will be granted to the parties involved; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether an environmental impact assessment (EIA) has been conducted in this regard; if not, why not; if so, what are the findings; (4) whether the EIA was approved before exploration commenced; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (5) whether a certain company (name furnished) will be involved in this exploration; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?