File Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises Phumulo Masualle has told Parliament that his department was working on improving the fortunes of SA's beleaguered SOEs. Masualle was replying orally to questions from members of Parliament during a virtual plenary of the National Council of Provinces. Many are questioning the progress and commitment of government towards fixing SOEs. Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises Phumulo Masualle told Parliament on Tuesday afternoon that despite ongoing troubles at state-owned entities (SOEs) and delays in already announced plans to get them back in shape, the department still had a plan to improve the fortunes of beleaguered parastatals.