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May 25, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Rethinking reconciliation: evidence from South Africa

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HCHuman Sciences Research Council

Key Points

  • The aim is to critically assess the success of the reconciliation project in South Africa using empirical data.
  • Analyzed 10 years of public opinion data from the South African Reconciliation Barometer survey.
  • Utilized insights from leading social scientists and researchers in the field.
  • Focused on contemporary societal implications based on survey findings.
  • Uncovered unique insights into the effectiveness of reconciliation efforts in South Africa.
  • Identified patterns and shifts in public opinion over a decade.
  • Provided evidence relevant to transitional justice and its impact on civil society.

Abstract

This book brings together leading social scientists and researchers to critically interrogate the success of the reconciliatory project, using ten years of public opinion data collected by the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) through the South African Reconciliation Barometer survey. Offering new and unique insights into contemporary South African society, it will be of particular relevance to the field of transitional justice and post-conflict studies, including universities and students, researchers, policy-makers and the civil society sector.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e7e80e02ee3982d32852https://doi.org/10.14749/32383764
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