South Africa's hurtful truth

Article Abstract:

South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which is now bringing its investigation of atrocities committed under the apartheid regime to a close, has ensured that white South Africans can no longer deny what happened under apartheid. However, some observers believe that it has failed in a number of ways. It has not been able to pin blame on the most senior figures of the apartheid regime, and has come under suspicion of being influenced by the African National Congress. It will take some years before its real impact can be accurately assessed.

Political aspects

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Dirty tricks: South Africa

Article Abstract:

South African Pres F.W. de Klerk had vowed to end the murders and other criminal acts by intelligence service and secret police against the African National Congress. An independent commission reported that the crimes have continued.

Ethical aspects, Crime, Secret police

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Burying South Africa's past: of memory and forgiveness

Article Abstract:

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission is a bold experiment at healing the wounds of apartheid in South Africa. The commission is compensating the victims of political crimes while giving amnesty to the perpetrators.

Evaluation, Reconciliation

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