2. The Security programme aims to provide safe and healthy conditions that are consistent with human dignity for all inmates, thereby supporting security for both personnel and the public. It remains the programme receiving the highest allocation - in 2010/11 34% of the total budget. It reflects a nominal increase of 3.66 % i.e. just over R5,1 billion but in real terms that translates to a R141, 3 million (2,85%) decrease. The activities of this programme are labour intensive and employee compensation accounts for 98%of the programme's budget.