11. Unfunded mandates. The Committee is concerned at the consequences that unfunded mandates have for the Department's cashflow, especially those relating to commissions of inquiry. Although the Department is 'refunded' later, these commissions do not form part of the Department's planned activities for the year. The resources required are substantial - the recently appointed commission of inquiry into the tragic incident at or near the areas commonly known as the Marikana mine in Rustenburg, North West province is estimated to require R75 million. These funds are drawn from the Department's already stretched operational budget. The Committee believes that a process or strategy needs to be found to deal with commissions of inquiry when they arise that will not require the Department to find funds from its operational budget. Alternatively, a special appropriation bill should be tabled. Audit outcome