For the 2012/13 financial year an amount of R370.9 billion was allocated for transfers and subsidies. This showed an increase of R28.7 billion or 8.4 compared to the allocation of R342.2 billion in the 2011/12 financial year. Capital Payments were allocated an amount of R15.2 billion for the 2012/12 financial year. This showed an increase of R4 billion or 35.4 per cent compared to the allocation of R11.2 billion in the 2011/12 financial year. Payments for financial assets were allocated a budget of R1.6 billion for the 2012/13 financial year. This showed an increase of R980.6 million or 118.7 per cent compared to the allocation of R750.1 million in the 2011/12 financial year.