3.12.2 Government support GCIS supports the station with content through government programmes and these include the state-of-the-nation address; talk to your minister; special programmes from other departments; and adverts for campaigns. The station received programme production of R292 000 from the MDDA of which the contract is pending under themes such as women talk shows; functions of government talk shows; HIV/AIDS mini drama; and women's drama show. The station has received an amount of R116 000 as a first payment. At the time, the station did not have a working relationship with the Department.