South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report

The South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), established in 1996, was a restorative justice body tasked with uncovering human rights violations during apartheid. Its goal was to promote healing by truthfully revealing past abuses, offering victims acknowledgment and the possibility of amnesty for perpetrators who fully confessed. The TRC’s report documents the history of oppression, violence, and resistance, emphasizing accountability and reconciliation. It aimed to foster national unity by addressing past injustices transparently, encouraging dialogue, forgiveness, and efforts to build a more equitable society post-apartheid.