P2Q2 TRC (Document)

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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?

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?

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?

To investigate cases, provide support, and award reparations to victims Signup and view all the answers

How did the TRC's role contribute to the peaceful transition in South Africa as described in the text?

The TRC's granting of amnesty to perpetrators in exchange for full disclosure helped promote national reconciliation Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the media in the TRC process?

It provided a platform for victims and perpetrators to confront the evils of apartheid. Signup and view all the answers

What was one effect of the public hearings during the TRC process?

It facilitated reconciliation between victims and perpetrators. Signup and view all the answers

How did some whites react to the TRC's work?

They accused the TRC of stirring up hatred and being a witch-hunt. Signup and view all the answers

What issue did the provision of amnesty during the TRC process raise?

Moral and legal concerns over granting amnesty for full disclosure. Signup and view all the answers

How did the TRC ultimately contribute to South Africa?

By placing the truth on record, enabling the nation to move forward. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)?

To investigate and gather information on gross human rights violations during apartheid Signup and view all the answers

Why were many South Africans infuriated by the amnesty granted during the transition to democracy?

Because they wanted to see the guilty punished instead of walking free Signup and view all the answers

What did some South Africans believe the Amnesty Committee should have done to ensure accountability?

Used their power to subpoena top apartheid leaders who didn’t apply for amnesty Signup and view all the answers

Why did many feel that amnesty for human rights violations during apartheid was morally unjust?

Because it granted immunity to perpetrators who didn’t take responsibility Signup and view all the answers

How did the TRC focus on apartheid abuses through its hearings?

By looking at the experiences of political activists and state security forces Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the Amnesty Committee?

To ensure that applications for amnesty were in accordance with the TRC Act Signup and view all the answers

What did being granted amnesty by the Amnesty Committee mean for the perpetrator?

They would be exempt from prosecution for the specific act Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary task of the Reparations and Rehabilitation Committee?

To recommend a system of reparations for victims to the government Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the President's Fund established by the TRC?

To pay urgent interim reparations to victims Signup and view all the answers

What was the overriding objective of the TRC, according to the text?

To encourage truth telling about the apartheid past Signup and view all the answers

What dilemma did the TRC face in compiling the 'picture of the past'?

Reconciling subjective experiences with an objective account Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Amnesty Committee is true, according to the text?

Witnesses, victims, survivors, and applicants were entitled to legal representation Signup and view all the answers

What was a key difference between the Amnesty Committee hearings and the HRVC hearings, as mentioned in the text?

The Amnesty Committee hearings allowed for legal representation of witnesses and victims Signup and view all the answers

What was the composition of the Amnesty Committees, according to the text?

Judges, advocates, and attorneys Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the roles of the Reparations and Rehabilitation Committee, as mentioned in the text?

To provide victim support to ensure the restoration of victims' dignity Signup and view all the answers

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.

one-sided Signup and view all the answers

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 __________.

acknowledged Signup and view all the answers

Memorialisation of war and heroes of war is a __________ process that involves interpretation of history and experiences.

political Signup and view all the answers

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.

Freedom Signup and view all the answers

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 _________.

ANC Signup and view all the answers

From 1990 to 1994, Khumalo Street in Thokoza township was a battleground during the violence that broke out between the IFP and _________.

ANC Signup and view all the answers

The exclusion and inclusion of names on the Wall of Names was a decision that caused controversy due to its perceived __________.

subjectivity Signup and view all the answers

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 ________.

recognition Signup and view all the answers

The Thokoza Monument opened in October 1999 as a community project and aimed to commemorate all victims of the conflict between the IFP and _________.

ANC Signup and view all the answers

The violence that erupted between the IFP and ANC in Khumalo Street was a significant event during the years _________ to 1994.

1990 Signup and view all the answers

Why did Former President FW de Klerk bring an urgent action in the Cape High Court?

To forbid the findings against him from being included in the TRC report Signup and view all the answers

How did the ANC respond to the TRC's final report being handed over to President Mandela?

Objected and lodged an appeal in the courts Signup and view all the answers

What was Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi's reaction to the TRC findings on the IFP?

Rejected the findings of the report Signup and view all the answers

Why was the TRC process considered vital to South Africa's peaceful transition?

It helped restore dignity and identity to victims Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the TRC in terms of dealing with the past for South Africa?

Essential for the country to move forward Signup and view all the answers

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What were the three preconditions that had to be met before amnesty could be granted by the TRC?

What was the primary role of the TRC as outlined in the text?

In addition to public hearings, what other special hearings did the TRC hold as mentioned 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?

What was the role of the media in 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?

What issue did the provision of amnesty during the TRC process raise?

How did the TRC ultimately contribute to South Africa?

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?

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?

How did the TRC focus on apartheid abuses through its hearings?

What was the primary function of the Amnesty Committee?

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 purpose of the President's Fund established by the TRC?

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'?

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 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?

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 __________.

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.

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 _________.

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 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.

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?

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?

What was the significance of the TRC in terms of dealing with the past for South Africa?

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