VOICED : Truth still elusive 20 years after S.Africas truth commission

Former South African police officers are on trial for the murder of anti-apartheid activist Catullus Milani. Their amnesty applications were denied by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for not fully disclosing the truth. Milani's family seeks closure on her fate. The Commission, established in 1996, aimed to offer amnesty for political crimes with full disclosure. Despite recommending over 300 cases for prosecution, few reached court. Challenges in prosecuting apartheid-era crimes persist, partly due to potential implications for current ANC figures. The National Prosecuting Authority is investigating delays in resolving cases, offering hope for justice.

What was the main reason the Truth and Reconciliation Commission denied amnesty to the former police officers?

• They did not reveal the full truth.

• They were already prosecuted.

• They were not involved in the crime.

• They confessed to the crime.

When was the Truth and Reconciliation Commission first established?

• 1997

• 1996

• 1994

• 1995

What was the unique condition for granting amnesty under the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?

• Community service

• Payment of a fine

• Complete disclosure of the truth

• Public apology

Why is there reluctance to prosecute apartheid-era crimes according to the transcript?

• International pressure

• Lack of evidence

• Fear of political repercussions

• Public disinterest

What is the role of the National Prosecuting Authority in the context of the transcript?

• To provide legal defense for the accused

• To investigate the delay in resolving cases

• To offer amnesty to perpetrators

• To organize public hearings