The Central Drug Authority (CDA) is a statutory body, established in terms of the Prevention and Treatment of Drug Dependency Act, Act No 20 of 1992 as amended. It consists of 12 members from the civil society, while another 14 members represent the national government departments and three entities nominated by their respective Ministers. Its functions are to give effect to the National Drug Master Plan in accordance with the guidelines set out therein, advise the Minister on any matter affecting the abuse of drugs referred to it by the Minister for advice. It also may advise the Minister on any matter on which the CDA considers it necessary.