(1) What immediate steps are being taken to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to critical services, such as water and sanitation pump stations, hospitals and other essential services, considering the inability of Eskom to meet the electricity demands of the country, the increasing frequency of load shedding and the possibility of a nationwide grid collapse;
(2) Whether there is a plan to establish (a) separate reticulation lines, (b) dedicated transformers and (c) substations for essential service providers as currently many essential services share the same grid with surrounding residential areas, leading to some areas not experiencing load shedding for months while others face additional load shedding; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (i) is the specified plan feasible and (ii) how long will it take to implement;
(3) Whether there are any potential risks to the stability of the electricity grid associated with such a reengineering; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, will he furnish Mr N Singh with the comprehensive details which include how he, together with the First Respondent in the Matter: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, intends to meet the 60-day court ordered directive handed down in the High Court, Gauteng Division, Pretoria, Case No: 005779/2023 on 5 May 2023?