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What were the three preconditions that had to be met before amnesty could be granted by the TRC?
What were the three preconditions that had to be met before amnesty could be granted by the TRC?
- Applicants had to be a victim of gross human rights violations, prove political motive, and the act could not be out of proportion with the political objective
- Applicants had to make a full and truthful disclosure, prove political motive, and the act had to be in proportion with the political objective
- Applicants had to make a full and truthful disclosure, prove political motive, and the act could not be out of proportion with the political objective (correct)
- Applicants had to make a full and truthful disclosure, prove they were acting under orders, and the act could not be out of proportion with the political objective
What was the primary role of the TRC as outlined in the text?
What was the primary role of the TRC as outlined in the text?
- To suggest how victims could be compensated through reparations
- To compile a complete picture of gross human rights violations and hear testimony from victims and perpetrators (correct)
- To prosecute perpetrators of gross human rights violations
- To grant amnesty to perpetrators of gross human rights violations
In addition to public hearings, what other special hearings did the TRC hold as mentioned in the text?
In addition to public hearings, what other special hearings did the TRC hold as mentioned in the text?
- Hearings on prisons, the military, and political parties
- Hearings on women, children, and the media
- Hearings on state security, the medical profession, and religious communities
- All of the above (correct)
What was the purpose of the TRC's Committee on Reparation and Rehabilitation as described in the text?
What was the purpose of the TRC's Committee on Reparation and Rehabilitation as described in the text?
How did the TRC's role contribute to the peaceful transition in South Africa as described in the text?
How did the TRC's role contribute to the peaceful transition in South Africa as described in the text?
What was the role of the media in the TRC process?
What was the role of the media in the TRC process?
What was one effect of the public hearings during the TRC process?
What was one effect of the public hearings during the TRC process?
How did some whites react to the TRC's work?
How did some whites react to the TRC's work?
What issue did the provision of amnesty during the TRC process raise?
What issue did the provision of amnesty during the TRC process raise?
How did the TRC ultimately contribute to South Africa?
How did the TRC ultimately contribute to South Africa?
What was the main purpose of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)?
What was the main purpose of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)?
Why were many South Africans infuriated by the amnesty granted during the transition to democracy?
Why were many South Africans infuriated by the amnesty granted during the transition to democracy?
What did some South Africans believe the Amnesty Committee should have done to ensure accountability?
What did some South Africans believe the Amnesty Committee should have done to ensure accountability?
Why did many feel that amnesty for human rights violations during apartheid was morally unjust?
Why did many feel that amnesty for human rights violations during apartheid was morally unjust?
How did the TRC focus on apartheid abuses through its hearings?
How did the TRC focus on apartheid abuses through its hearings?
What was the primary function of the Amnesty Committee?
What was the primary function of the Amnesty Committee?
What did being granted amnesty by the Amnesty Committee mean for the perpetrator?
What did being granted amnesty by the Amnesty Committee mean for the perpetrator?
What was the primary task of the Reparations and Rehabilitation Committee?
What was the primary task of the Reparations and Rehabilitation Committee?
What was the purpose of the President's Fund established by the TRC?
What was the purpose of the President's Fund established by the TRC?
What was the overriding objective of the TRC, according to the text?
What was the overriding objective of the TRC, according to the text?
What dilemma did the TRC face in compiling the 'picture of the past'?
What dilemma did the TRC face in compiling the 'picture of the past'?
Which of the following statements about the Amnesty Committee is true, according to the text?
Which of the following statements about the Amnesty Committee is true, according to the text?
What was a key difference between the Amnesty Committee hearings and the HRVC hearings, as mentioned in the text?
What was a key difference between the Amnesty Committee hearings and the HRVC hearings, as mentioned in the text?
What was the composition of the Amnesty Committees, according to the text?
What was the composition of the Amnesty Committees, according to the text?
What was one of the roles of the Reparations and Rehabilitation Committee, as mentioned in the text?
What was one of the roles of the Reparations and Rehabilitation Committee, as mentioned in the text?
The problem with omitting the names of white soldiers who died during the Border War is that many view it as a __________ account of history.
The problem with omitting the names of white soldiers who died during the Border War is that many view it as a __________ account of history.
Many white men in South Africa feel hurt that their sacrifices and service as conscripted soldiers who fought the enemies at the time was not __________.
Many white men in South Africa feel hurt that their sacrifices and service as conscripted soldiers who fought the enemies at the time was not __________.
Memorialisation of war and heroes of war is a __________ process that involves interpretation of history and experiences.
Memorialisation of war and heroes of war is a __________ process that involves interpretation of history and experiences.
A wall including 2,000 names of SADF soldiers was erected near a 1979 memorial statue of a SADF soldier at Fort Klapperkop on a hill close to _________ Park.
A wall including 2,000 names of SADF soldiers was erected near a 1979 memorial statue of a SADF soldier at Fort Klapperkop on a hill close to _________ Park.
The Thokoza Monument is an example of a local monument that brings together two opposing sides in the former conflict, commemorating all victims of the conflict – those of both the IFP and the _________.
The Thokoza Monument is an example of a local monument that brings together two opposing sides in the former conflict, commemorating all victims of the conflict – those of both the IFP and the _________.
From 1990 to 1994, Khumalo Street in Thokoza township was a battleground during the violence that broke out between the IFP and _________.
From 1990 to 1994, Khumalo Street in Thokoza township was a battleground during the violence that broke out between the IFP and _________.
The exclusion and inclusion of names on the Wall of Names was a decision that caused controversy due to its perceived __________.
The exclusion and inclusion of names on the Wall of Names was a decision that caused controversy due to its perceived __________.
The site near the 1979 memorial statue of a SADF soldier at Fort Klapperkop has not been adequately acknowledged in post-1994 South Africa, indicating a lack of ________.
The site near the 1979 memorial statue of a SADF soldier at Fort Klapperkop has not been adequately acknowledged in post-1994 South Africa, indicating a lack of ________.
The Thokoza Monument opened in October 1999 as a community project and aimed to commemorate all victims of the conflict between the IFP and _________.
The Thokoza Monument opened in October 1999 as a community project and aimed to commemorate all victims of the conflict between the IFP and _________.
The violence that erupted between the IFP and ANC in Khumalo Street was a significant event during the years _________ to 1994.
The violence that erupted between the IFP and ANC in Khumalo Street was a significant event during the years _________ to 1994.
Why did Former President FW de Klerk bring an urgent action in the Cape High Court?
Why did Former President FW de Klerk bring an urgent action in the Cape High Court?
How did the ANC respond to the TRC's final report being handed over to President Mandela?
How did the ANC respond to the TRC's final report being handed over to President Mandela?
What was Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi's reaction to the TRC findings on the IFP?
What was Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi's reaction to the TRC findings on the IFP?
Why was the TRC process considered vital to South Africa's peaceful transition?
Why was the TRC process considered vital to South Africa's peaceful transition?
What was the significance of the TRC in terms of dealing with the past for South Africa?
What was the significance of the TRC in terms of dealing with the past for South Africa?
