25 May 1994
In May 1994, Justice Richard Goldstone called for the establishment of a "truth commission" on Apartheid atrocities because "victims would not be able to forgive without openness". He said it was essential to expose the past as part of the healing process. This was brought into law in 1995 as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). The TRC is based on the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No 34 of 1995
References

Justice, 'Welcome to the official Truth and Reconciliation Commission Website', [online], Available at: www.justice.gov.za [Accessed on 24 May 2013]|Goldstone Report,'Understanding the Goldstone Report', [online] Available at: goldstonereport.org [Accessed on 24 May 2013]