Debates Concerning The TRC

Question 1

What we’re the oppressing views of the TRC?

Answer 1

•Some people believed that there should be war crimes tribunals
•believed that there should be war crimes tribunals instea-ite
but often used as a
means of undermining
the Nuremberg Trials. Others opposed the
those with opposing
whole idea of a truth commission, believing
vieWs
that it would re-open old wounds that were
beginning to heal.
•But Mandela and many
whers firmly believed that it was essential
yo uncover the injustices of the past so that
South Africa could move forwards.

Question 2

What we’re the reaction of the white people ( National party govern

Answer 2

•tried to ignore the proceeding
•some argued the past should be left alone
•they denounced it as a witch hun
•Pw Botha refused to admit his wrong doing
•Apartheid politician were able to escape punishment as they didn’t apply for amnesty
Agents of the national party claimed they had been forced to carry out order of those in Authority

Question 3

What was FW de Klerk participation in the TRC

Answer 3

•he made a public apology for apartheid
• in the final report he was held responsible for the activities for the 3rd force( 1990-1994
•after the draft was published he accused the TRC of conducting a witch hunt against the people who worked for the national party

Question 4

What was the Black people opinion( liberal movement)

Answer 4

•Believed justice was not done, too many murders were able to walk free
• believed the TRC Failed to reconcile failed to subpoena the Inkhata leader
• the Inkhata and ANC supports we’re angered by the fact that the TRC made no distinction between crimes committed by agents of apartheid and liberal movements
•IFP believe it was biased towards the ANC side of events
•Buthelezi critical how the TRC downplayed the violence between that took place between Africans

Question 5

How did the TRC bring national Unity

Answer 5

The constitution supported the TRC because they could Bring national unity based on reconciliation and reconstruction.
• The TRC allowed perpetrators to ask for forgiveness and victims granting forgiveness
• promoted creating a better nations

Question 6

what was the opposition of the trc bringing national unity

Answer 6

would it bring further divisions
not all families were willing to forgive