8. The Committee is concerned that the construction of courts is so grossly underfunded, as the construction of more courts and the transformation of branch courts to full courts are important for the achievement of the Departments high-level goals. While there appears to have been some progress in building a High Court in Limpopo, the Committee does not accept the Department's explanation of its inability to secure a suitable location for a High Court in Mpumalanga. The Committee will pursue this matter with the Department at the Committee's next quarterly meeting on progress on implementing the Department's Strategic and Business Plans.