. Policy reviewal on non-grid electricity system including budget allocation as well as the technology to accommodate increase of power be initiated as matter of urgency. . The Department of Energy to upgrade non/off-grid systems and also make them scalable to accommodate those who may express additional need and appropriately address energy poverty . The Department of Energy to explore " permanency" or long term approach on the non/off-grid electricity system in the rural areas . Strong coordination between various stakeholders especially Department of Energy, ESKOM, and the municipalities be addressed as a matter of urgency . Intensive public education and mass communication with the help of SABC, GCIS, local community media especially community radio stations and municipal communications units on non/off-grid electricity system including Solar Home Systems . Grid electrification programme be accelerated in both Msinga and Ndwedwe Municipalities . Address the huge backlog in terms of general service delivery in Msinga Municipality . Improve customer care especially for the sickly and elderly particularly at pay points . Explore micro-insurance arrangements for damaged or stolen equipment . Department of Energy to explore jointly with the Department of Basic Education introduction of appropriate electrification of schools . Integration of FBE and municipalities to be consistent in their allocation of subsidy - such be done through the support of SALGA . A socio-economic impact study of the programme to be conducted . Issues below be referred to relevant departments and/or spheres of government for their consideration: o Lack of potable water NOTE: Water is the main challenge and need in Msinga Municipality o Lack of roads o Need for houses . The Department of Energy, ESKOM, the municipalities visited - together with their district municipalities to arrange follow-up meetings to address issues raised with the aim of working solutions . Such follow-up meetings include municipalities of Nquthu and Maphumulo as a compensation for not visiting them . The involvement of experts during oversight visits be promoted even in future as it had proven to of benefit to members . ESKOM, City of Johannesburg and the DoE were requested to meet and address all concerns and challenges raised in the meeting and report to the Chairperson within two weeks, indicating what action steps have been taken to deal with the issues. . The Minister of Energy be requested to investigate the allegation of the "Island Syndrome" in the Ndwedwe area and take the appropriate action where necessary. Report to be considered.