Thirty years ago, South Africa witnessed the first hearings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission TRC . The TRC was established in 1996 to uncover the truth about the apartheids regime severe human rights atrocities that took place, from March 1960 to May 1994.
During the apartheid era, the National Party regime committed atrocities, which included murder, torture and enforced disappearances. However, that did not deter the oppressed people from fighting for their freedom.
In 1966, the UN General Assembly declared apartheid a crime against humanity. During the negotiations to end apartheid, it was agreed that reconciliation was essential to guarantee a non-racial democracy and ensure stability. This led to the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, chaired by the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
