The provincial equitable share was adjusted upwards from R309.057 billion to R313.015 billion to provide for higher than budgeted remuneration increases.. Provinces were advised to budget for wage increases of 5 per cent; but the wage agreement between labour and government resulted in a 7 per cent increase. The additional allocation of R3.958 billion was allocated proportionally to provinces in relation to their personnel numbers as at 31 March 2012.