The department had reported that challenges experienced with the mining houses have worsened. The department had requested the intervention of National Treasury in mitigating such challenges and work is under way in this regard. The Committee expressed concern at the aforementioned since it was a recurring issue and it was the Committee's view that the matter was long outstanding and needed to be addressed expeditiously. The Department reported that there was a possibility of funds being shifted within the programmes during the 2012/13 financial year and that a R200 million roll- over has been requested in respect of the Nandoni Dam project.