The budgeted amount from trading activities (excluding funds in reserves) for 2012/13 is R50.08 million which is an increase of R6.79 million when compared to R43.29 million allocation during 2011/12. In line with the disbursement policy, R38.59 million is planned to be disbursed to Traditional Councils whereas R11.5 million would be for the operational costs of the ITB. The budget for the Trust's administrative and operational costs for the current financial year has doubled from R6.83 million in 2011/12 to R18.7 million in 2012/13. It is reported that this would cater for an increase in staff costs, establishment of satellite offices and for production of promotional materials.