. There was a deviation of R18.7 million Rand value for Food Security against a target of R22.4 million. Food Security beneficiaries target was met with reduced funding representing efficiency in the utilisation of resources. . There were 667 ECD practitioners that were trained against a target of 774. Although the training of the practitioners was underway, some of the modules and full qualifications had not been completed for recording in accordance with the required Portfolio of Evidence (POE).