Hon Chairperson, the next question is from hon member M G Boroto, about whether or not public hospitals have functioning generators. Hon member, every single public hospital must by law have a generator that functions, because you never know when there will be a power shortage. So, we can assure you that every hospital does have a generator. The question is whether or not there might be negligence, as a result of the fact that at the particular time it's needed it's not functioning. Therefore, they are checked periodically.
The last general assessment, to assess whether or not there were problems, was done in 1996. The second assessment, to check the readiness, whether there are any problems, whether the generators are old, whether or not they will be able to function if there is an emergency, is being done now. Therefore, I don't have the results now, as that assessment is currently under way. I am answering this question at a time when I don't have the results of the assessment.
With regard to the issue of Rob Ferreira Hospital, that was because there was an accident. The generator there just exploded, but we were able to replace it immediately. We will keep on replacing generators in other hospitals if there is a need, or if this assessment shows us that there are hospitals which need replacements. Thank you.
Details relating to grant funding of infrastructure backlog for provision of water to district municipalities
33. Mr D D Gamede (ANC) asked the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:
(1) Whether, with regard to the giving of grants by her department for the provision of water to district municipalities, like in the uThungulu municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, this approach is sustainable; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether this project offers value for money since most municipalities such as (a) Nkandla, (b) Ntambanana, (c) Mthonjaneni, (d) Umlazi and (e) Mbonambi do not have access to water; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) whether her department has any alternative plans in place to ensure that communities in these rural areas have access to water; if not, why not; if so, what (a) plans and (b) are the further relevant details? CO213E