1. The main appropriation to the Department increases from R8.5 billion in the 2008/09 financial year to R9.6 billion in 2009/10. This amount does not include a direct charge against the National Revenue Fund of R1.8 billion for judges and magistrates' salaries, which brings the main appropriation for 2009/10 to R11.3 billion. 2. The DG provided an overview of key financial aspects of the budget: