Programme 1 is allocated R 138.8 million, which is a nominal percentage increase of 20.38 per cent from R115.3 million to R138.8 million, or a real percentage increase of 12.82 per cent. Its purpose is policy formulation, strategic leadership and overall management of the department. This programme houses Management and Corporate Services sub-programmes. The Ministry and Deputy Ministry sub-programmes are also funded from this programme.