Identity area
Reference code
ZA HPRA AK3195
Title
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
Date(s)
- 1996 - 2000 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
Extent3 boxesForm of materialAmnesty Applications
Context area
Name of creator
(1995-1998)
Administrative history
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was established in terms of the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act , No 34 of 1995, and was chaired by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. It was a court-like restorative justice body was assembled mainly for the victims of violence during Apartheid, but also hearing the testimonies of perpetrators of violence who were seeking amnesty.
The Commission presented the 5 Volumes of its final report in 1998.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
THE AMNESTY APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR ACCESS. Please refer to the Department of Justice.