. The Commission's information technology infrastructure on which it is highly dependent needs to be replaced. . The Money Bills Amendment Procedures and Related Matters Act No. 9 of 2009 has introduced an additional responsibility on the budget process for the Commission (section 9 (7)(a)). . The cost of compliance continues to rise with audit fees now constituting more than 5% of the Commission's budget. . The cost of travel necessitated by the need for stakeholder engagement remains a major constraint. . All of the above has required constant reprioritisation and the implementation of austerity measures in order for the Commission to be in a position to at least not default in the discharge of its mandate. . This has the potential to undermine the effectiveness of the Commission in delivery of its mandate.