KUALA LUMPUR: In the last decade of the last century, South Africa finally abolished its notorious apartheid sociopolitical system. And there continued to be armed conflicts among the various South African tribes. Even the universally well-regarded Mandela had his hands full trying to resolve all these explosive differences that threatened to tear South Africa apart. The main functions of the commission included the investigation of the various misdeeds done during the apartheid era, especially those involving loss of lives. It is often very difficult to weigh the scale of justice against the dire needs of the public purse.

Source: Manila Times January 31, 2024 06:09 UTC