Hon Chairperson, I would like to indicate that the Regulatory Impact Assessment Framework was adopted by Icasa in this financial year. The only thing that has not yet been done is the study on the cost of communication post the promulgation of the interconnection regulations. This has not yet been conducted. However, Icasa may conduct such a study in the next financial year, and we believe that with our continuous engagement we will then improve. Thank you very much, Chair. [Applause.]
Strategy regarding upgrading of gravel roads in rural areas
275. Ms N R Bhengu (ANC) asked the Minister of Transport:
Whether he intends introducing a strategy to upgrade the gravel roads in rural areas to tarred roads so that rural communities could also have the same standards of services enjoyed by communities in urban areas; if not, why not; if so, what strategy?