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Nelson Mandela

Madiba · Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

First President of democratic South Africa (1994–1999) · African National Congress

First democratically elected President of South Africa. Established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 1995 to help the country heal from apartheid.

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1995

Established by1 December 1995
Established Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Established the TRC by presidential proclamation under the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act.
Open commission

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Appeared in 1 commission

1995
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Chair · Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Established the TRC by presidential proclamation under the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act.

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