In terms of oversight over the conduct of the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Independent Complaints Directorate was tasked with reviewing allegations of abuse of police power, particularly where it pertains to situations of domestic violence. However, it has been reported that the South African Police Service Act, No. 68 of 1995, did not afford the ICD sufficient powers to compel the South African Police Service to comply with recommendations that have been made by the ICD. This was particularly problematic as it did not provide victims of domestic violence with sufficient recourse in instances of police misconduct. It was recommended that the South African Police Service Act should be amended in order to widen the scope of the powers and compel the SAPS to comply with recommendations made by the watchdog.