The total budget allocation for the ITB is R76, 207, 847.00 consisting of R6, 842, 860.00 from the voted funds and R69, 364, 987.00 from the ITB own fund income. The transfer payment from the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform makes 8.97% of the total income budget whereas the remainder comprises budget income was earned from leases, royalties and investments. According to the disbursement policy, 90% of the income earned from the trading activities should be utilized for the benefit of the communities and 10% could be retained for Board expenses.