The Committee will consider conducting oversight visits to the affected areas, particularly in the Welkom and Barberton area, as well as other areas in Northern KwaZulu Natal. The Acting Director-General of the Department will be consulted so as to solicit more information on other areas which may be relevant. The Committee agreed that these visits would be well-timed if conducted just after the Budget Vote is debated by the National Assembly. Public hearings with affected parties (mining houses, trade unions, communities etc.) may also be desirable.