Thank you, hon member. Hon members, that is certainly not my understanding. My understanding is that this matter is fairly urgent and that that is the attitude of the Ministry as well. The gate-keeping role of Eskom has got to be addressed so that we can, as I said, encourage and welcome the participation of independent power producers. That is my understanding. Thank you.
Position regarding strengthening of co-operation with neighbouring countries on security and border control
10. Ms S T Ndabeni (ANC) asked the Deputy President:
Whether the Government has strengthened its co-operation with neighbouring countries on security and border control; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NO2876E