(1) Whether the recent water shortages in Gauteng only came about because of electricity problems, or whether there were other factors which also contributed to the shortages; (2) what measures has her department introduced to address any future electricity problems that may lead to water supply problems; (3) whether a study has been undertaken to ensure that all of the country’s water infrastructure and systems are being optimally maintained and replaced or extended where necessary; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether water consumer associations have been established by her and her predecessors since 1 May 2014 in order to achieve community involvement in water affairs; if not, why not; if so, (a) how many associations have been established, (b) when was each association established and (c) what are the (i) aims and (ii) powers of each association?