Significant work remains to fulfil TRC recommendations: Mashatile

By Simon Nare

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has admitted that the government has not made considerable progress in fully implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations to address systematic inequalities and ensure that all victims receive appropriate redress.

Addressing Human Rights Day celebrations in Kariega in the Eastern Cape, Mashatile said that despite the TRC celebrated globally and other countries adopting the same concept, the South African government has fallen short in the 30 years since it was established.

The deputy president said the formation of the TRC was a crucial step to address past injustices, provide reparations to victims and promote reconciliation. He added that restorative justice was a continuous process requiring commitment from all sectors of society.

“While progress has been made in certain areas, significant work remains to fully implement the TRC’s recommendations, particularly in addressing systemic inequalities and ensuring that all victims receive appropriate redress,” he