1.3. The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services ("the Committee") is mandated to, amongst its other statutory obligations, support the DCS in delivering on its mandate through rigorous monitoring of the implementation of, and adherence to, DCS-specific policies such as the White Paper on Corrections ("White Paper") and legislation such as the CSA and Correctional Matters Amendment Act (Act 5 of 2011). The Committee furthermore oversees the delivery of services to all inmates incarcerated in South Africa's state-owned and privately-operated correctional centres.