In this regard, the department started the 2011-12 financial year on a positive note and has already established small claims courts in Cathcart and Kenhardt, with a further six small claims courts to be established before the end of June 2011, namely those in Nongoma, Ingwavuma, Roodepoort, Vrede, Botshabelo and Swartruggens. The increase of the monetary jurisdiction from R7 000 to R12 000 will further enhance access to the courts, especially for the poor. The department would like to express its appreciation to the members of this House who are actively promoting the use of small claims courts.