National Unity and Reconciliation Act

The National Unity and Reconciliation Act was enacted in South Africa in 1995 to promote healing after apartheid. It aimed to foster national unity by recognizing the harms caused by past injustices and encouraging a culture of reconciliation. The act established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which investigated human rights violations committed during apartheid, allowing victims to share their stories and perpetrators to seek amnesty if they showed genuine remorse. Overall, it sought to build a cohesive nation by addressing past wrongs openly and fostering understanding among all South Africans.