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A Sketch of the TRC: Raising awareness through critique

What is TRC?

ICS Capstone

Final Research Paper Prez

6 December 2012

Natalie Skeiky

To provide for the investigation and the establishment of as complete a picture as possible of the nature, causes and extent of gross violations of human rights committed during the period from 1 March 1960 to [10 May 1994], within or outside the Republic, emanating from the conflicts of the past, and the fate or whereabouts of the victims of such violations… (Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act 34 of 1995 )

Main Objective

How does Zapiro view the TRC?

It is necessary, but imperfect.

Motivating Question

Answer: Part 1

“A majority (56.0%) of blacks believe that whites are untrustworthy, while 1/3 of whites believe that blacks are untrustworthy (with another 20.7% being uncertain whether blacks can be trusted).” (Gibson 124)

“…nearly a majority of blacks are uncomfortable around whites, while a majority of whites, Colored people, and South Africans of Asian origin do not claim to feel uncomfortable around blacks.” (Gibson 125)

How does he criticize the TRC?

Answer: Part 2

“I am white, but whether or not it is arrogant of me, I try and see myself as someone with a perspective that would be more in tune with the majority of the people in the country. I deliberately try to convey this perspective.” (Verwoerd and Mabizela 153)

How did Jonathan Shapiro call into question elements of the South African truth and reconciliation process between 1995 and 1998, drawing on the history of political cartooning in places like the U.S.?

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