(1) Whether, considering his latest remarks about Mr André de Ruyter (details furnished), he concedes that his steadfast defence and support of Mr De Ruyter over the years was misplaced; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) whether, taking into account his role in the recruitment and defence of Mr De Ruyter, he takes any responsibility for the seemingly abysmal performance of Mr De Ruyter as the Chief Executive Officer of Eskom; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?