The Democratic Alliance will submit parliamentary questions to government that take Ministers Erwin and Hendricks to task over the substance and timing of their claims.

This has given the South African public and the international community the impression that government is unwilling to be open and accountable on the issue of electricity shortages.

In light of new information, which appeared in this weekend's press, the DA believes the Public Protector has a duty to re-open his investigation.

I am confident that China will continue its prudent and cautious exchange-rate-policy,

Playing there will help them get some experience.

We have no reluctance to sue the federal government. Our involvement will be based on how we feel about the legal analysis and whether we think there is value added to having Vermont's name on it.