The role of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission after apartheid was crucial in addressing past human rights violations during the apartheid era. Established in the mid-1990s, the Commission aimed to uncover the truth about political crimes, promote national healing, and facilitate reconciliation between victims and perpetrators. It provided a platform for victims to share their experiences and for perpetrators to confess their actions in exchange for amnesty. The Commission's work focused on truth-telling and collective memory-building, ultimately striving to foster a more unified and democratic South Africa.