3. It is a matter of serious concern that programmes that are responsible for the welfare and rehabilitation of offenders always receive the smallest share of the DCS' budget. It thus remains to be seen whether, without sufficient budget having been allocated to these programmes, the DCS will achieve Government's objective of reducing serious and violent crime through rehabilitating inmates and equipping them with skills to be used after release in order to reduce the recidivist rate. This would ultimately contribute to ensuring that all South Africans are and feel safe.