The budget increased 35.1% from R34.3 million (2012/13) to R52.8 million in the current financial year (2013/14). Highlighted is a decrease in compensation of ex-mine workers from R139.9 million to R102 million, whilst the compensation of tuberculosis (TB) increased from R5 million to R50 million. The Eastern Cape project continues to get R500 000 budget allocation.