.zaDNA was established to assume responsibility for the .za Domain Name Space. The .zaDNA was established in terms of Chapter 10 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECT), 2002. The Department currently provides funding for the .zaDNA until the Authority is fully operational. Funding will then be sourced through a funding model developed in accordance with section 66(3) of the ECT. The .zaDNA will also oversee the implementation of an alternative dispute resolution mechanism. Total 2010/2011 Budget allocation to .za Domain Name Authority is R1 500 000. 00 for contribution to operations The Committee recommends that the .za Domain Name Authority budget be approved.