South Africa - A country reborn and transformed through the transition from a repressive to a democratic society. Democracy, a rule of law, where all laws and procedures apply equally to all citizens and enable the active participation of civilians in politics and civil rights, thereby ensuring the protection of all essential human rights - due Throughout the history of this nation, they were previously abused. The themes covered in the following extracts explore the torments suffered by victims and families under the past apartheid regime. These subjects will insistently manifest the themes of politics and democracy and will give reason to the creation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of 1995. With the elections of 1994 and the advent of a black president, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the South Africa was a free nation and every man no longer lived in fear for the lives of his loved ones and his own, but there was a lack of harmony and reconciliation between families, especially between families who were still grieving the loss due to the violence into which apartheid had bled. the streets. Many among others carried the burden of death on their backs and longed for forgiveness. Nelson Mandela considered the TRC an important step in leading the nation towards a path of freedom – the path of democracy. He wanted to unite and shape the nation, but to move forward with everyone having a clear conscience and mindset, the first step needed to be re-evaluated. First, there was the desire and need to address all apartheid-related crimes committed in 1995. Many articles continue to praise and define the TRC. It is recognized however that the TRC was based on the promotion of national unity and reco...... middle of paper ...... democratic foundations will have a weak base (including democratic institutions) for new laws that will govern.Conclusion - In an open and exposed manner, the TRC has shown that the purpose and function of this committee has progressed through the process of healing and reconciliation from forgiveness and that the resulting expense was also the amount of reparations owed to the declared victims. The government must fulfill its obligations to compensate the many lives of the victims, thus fulfilling its responsibility. http://www.justice.gov.za/trc/report/finalreport/Volume5.pdfhttp://www.sahistory.org.za/topic/truth-and-reconciliation-commission-trchttp://en.wikipedia. org /wiki/Truth_and_Reconciliation_Commission_%28South_Africa%29