The priority areas for this programme will include the following: . Ensure effective shareholder oversight and monitoring of Eskom and Broadband Infraco; . Support Eskom in ensuring the security of electricity supply; . Assessment of Eskom's financial position and technical capacity to undertake the build programme post 2017; . Reduce dependence on the fiscus by monitoring cost escalations, delivery schedule (time) and workmanship quality for the capital investment programme and developing innovative funding mechanisms; . Implementation of the PBMR care and maintenance programme; . Support increased access to broadband; . Strengthening oversight on the roll out of the build programme; . Development of industry benchmark to improve operational efficiencies within the companies; . Quarterly monitoring of the build programme, financial and operational performance; . Secure Cabinet decision on the PBMR end state post December 2013; and . Approval of Broaband Infraco's capital expenditure programme and funding plan.