Issued by: Truth and Reconciliation Commission
January 23, 1996
STATEMENT ISSUED BY DR ALEX BORAINE, VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION, AND MS YASMIN SOOKA AND MR WYNAND MALAN, VICE-CHAIRPERSONS OF THE TRC'S HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS COMMITTEE
The Human Rights Violations Committee of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission today reviewed its earlier arrangement with the Freedom of Expression Institute concerning preparations for a possible media hearing.
In the light of representations made to the Commission, the HRV Committee has decided to rescind the mandate it gave to the FXI. It has done so in the hope that the emphasis will be on inclusivity and a reassurance to all stakeholders that the TRC itself will manage the process and every opportunity will be granted to all to participate equally.
Individuals and organisations in the media are all invited to make submissions to the TRC on the same basis. The submissions will be used by the Commission in considering the possibility of a public hearing on the role played by the media during the period covered by our brief.