On 13 April 2010, the Minister of National Planning, the Statistician- General and senior officials of Stats SA briefed the committee on the strategic plan 2010/11-2014/15 and the work programme for 2010/11. Stats SA draws its mandate from the Statistics Act, No.6 of 1999. It is responsible for the collection, production and dissemination of official and other statistics. It aims to expand and deepen the evidential knowledge base to enable society to understand the socio-economic phenomena across time. Statistics South Africa does this by providing a relevant and accurate body of statistics to inform users of the dynamics of the economy and society by applying internationally acclaimed practices. In accordance with its mandate, Statistics South Africa has identified certain policy priorities for 2010/11.