The Committee of Inquiry into a Comprehensive Social Security System in South Africa was established in 2001 by the Minister of Social Development to examine the gaps in the current social security system and to make recommendations for the development of a\ncomprehensive system. They examined social protection issues with regard to poverty, health, unemployment, children, retirement, and measures to support people with special needs. Their report was delivered to the Minister and Cabinet in March 2002, and released to the public in May 2002. The Department is seeking comment from the public by the 15 June 2002 on the Report's far-reaching recommendations.