(1) (a) (i) How many contracts were signed by his department to purchase farms in the 2008-09 financial year, (ii) for what total purchase price and (b) (i) how many of these transactions have not been finalised owing to a lack of funds and (ii) what was the total rand value of transactions not finalised; (2) (a) how many court cases are pending as a result of the department’s failure to pay the purchase price, (b) for what total amount and (c) when is it envisaged that funds will be available to settle all the outstanding purchase prices?