... kan die Staat in die toekoms wel groot moeilikheid te wagte wees en openbare besteding moet versigtig, en net wanneer werklik noodsaaklik, plaasvind. [... the State can indeed expect big trouble in the future, and public spending should take place with caution, and only when really essential.]
We again need to interrogate the matter of fracking. Of concern is that government seems to be approaching fracking on a trial-and-error basis. The problem is, of course, that once an environmental mistake has taken place, it cannot readily, if ever, be turned around. Let's learn from other examples. Stay away from this energy source and invest more in alternative energy which, given Eskom's pricing and successful mileposts achieved by government in this regard, has now become more affordable. In essence, let's review the IRP 2010 and bring it in line with today's realities. Thank you.