(1) Whether, with reference to the National Energy Regulator Act, Act 40 of 2004, in particular section 9(f), the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) will be able to protect consumers against the wholesale tariff increases at a local municipal level; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether she or her department will take any steps to protect consumers against tariff increases requested by Eskom; if not, why not; if so, (a) what steps and (b) what are the further relevant details; (3) whether her attention has been drawn to the statement made by her department to the National Council of Provinces Select Committee on Economic Development (details furnished); if so, what are the relevant details?