Amnesty could be granted to perpetrators of crimes under the apartheid regime, if it was judged that full disclosure was made and other conditions were fulfilled. These case gave the families of victims the opportunity to make representations against the granting of amnesty.

Also see 1.1.1.1. Administration of justice/Access to information.

Initially, the Makuleke community was self-sufficient, relying on the trade of ivory and the production of maize. In time, it also relied on limited and controlled migrant labour. In 1969, the apartheid government removed the Makuleke community to part of Gazankulu, to an empty area that had no infrastructure. They received no compensation. In 1996, the Makuleke community lodged a claim for restitution. The LRC assisted the Makuleke community in lodging a claim for approx 20, 000 hectares of land taken away from them by the apartheid government in 1969.The area comprises part of the Kruger National Park which is owned by the state. The following stakeholders had an interest in the claim by the Makuleke. The Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism was interested in preserving the Kruger National Park and avoiding precedent. The SANDF was interested in securing the country's border with Mozambique and Zimbabwe, protecting a local air force landing strip, and preventing influx of illegal migrants across bordersThe Department of Land Affairs was interested in satisfying the land claim. It was argued that it was not economical or feasible to move the Makuleke community back to their original area of occupation. In 1998 the LRC brokered a deal between the Makuleke and the South African National Parks (SANP), in which the Makuleke regained the rights of ownership to their land, but would not move back to their original area of occupation. Rather, the land would remain an integral part of the Kruger National Park. The Makuleke Community Property Association gained exclusive commercial rights to the Pafuri Triangle, which it would develop for tourist ventures. The Makuleke obtained commercial rights and joint management of the Pafuri section of the Kruger National Park. The community sold their hunting rights a safari company.