(1)Whether the sporadic protests and looting that erupted in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, have affected the said upward trajectory of the recovery of the industry that the former Minister, Ms M T Kubayi-Ngubane reported during the debate on Budget Vote 38 in May 2021; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the full relevant details;
(2) what are the (a) programmes and (b) efforts that her department has put in place to mitigate the blow?