(1) (a) What is the assurance level for water provision that her department has given to Eskom’s soon-to-be-completed Medupi power station and (b) how was this level determined; (2) whether water provision to this power station will affect water rights of farmers in the Ellisras area; if not, how was this conclusion reached; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether she will discuss with farmers from Ellisras the possible need for compensation for their water rights that may not be realised in the event that available water resources are consumed by the power station; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?