The Committee was informed that the Provincial Department of Human Settlements was responsible for managing the water and sanitation in the province. It was reported that it had been a challenge to get the electrification programme going. To this end, the Committee noted that the Department of Energy needed to account for the funding given to it for the electrification of schools and clinics. Notably, the National Department of Energy was not present at the oversight despite having been invited and having confirmed receipt of the invite.