Issued by: Truth and Reconciliation Commission
14 August 1997
It is a matter of concern and regret that Dr Mangosuthu Buthelezi MP, President of the Inkatha Freedom Party, has resorted to an advertisement in the daily press in order to communicate his very strong opposition to the life and work of the TRC. The doors of the Commission have always been open to Dr Buthelezi and his party and we would welcome a frank and open discussion with him and his colleagues on the criticism he advances.
The TRC some while ago sent a list of questions to the IFP, as it has done to other political parties. The TRC in addition has invited the IFP to an open hearing where they would have an oppor- tunity to give their response to these questions and to put their point of view on any issues which are in contention. We reiterate that invitation in the belief and hope that it is better to speak with each other directly rather than through an advertisement in the press.