The greater percentage of the Departmental budget (close to 80 per cent) was allocated to this programme. The greater portion of the programme budget was for transfers and subsidies. Funds were transferred from this programme to entities like, Mintek, Council for Geoscience, State Diamond Trader and the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator (SADPMR). During the year under review the amounts of R155.5 million, R129.5 million, and R39.4 million were allocated to Mintek, Council for Geoscience and SADPMR respectively. An amount of R43.1 million was allocated to Assistance of Mines sub-programme. This sub-programme aimed to prevent the uncontrollable movement of water in and out of underground mine openings or holdings in the Witwatersrand area by providing pumping subsidies to marginal mines and to undertake research to develop and implement strategic solutions for mine water management, including contaminated water. The actual transfers to entities are discussed under Statement of Financial Performance.