The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) calls on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) identified victims of apartheid (and who were declared as such by the TRC) to apply for financial assistance for basic education, as well as for higher education and training.
The regulations relating to assistance to victims in respect of basic education and higher education and training came into operation on 7 November 2014, providing for assistance to qualifying TRC victims and their qualifying relatives and dependents.
Applications for the 2021 academic year should reach the Department not later than 30 September 2020.
Regarding basic education, qualifying applicants receive educational assistance in respect of Grades R to 12 for payment of school fees, boarding fees, uniform and transport.
In terms of higher education and training, assistance is provided in respect of adult education and training; further education and training; higher education and skills development. The assistance covers tuition fees (full cost), boarding, textbook, transport, meal allowances, once-off device and additional financial assistance to students with disabilities in respect of assistive devices and human support.
It must be noted, however, that this assistance only applies to learners/students enrolled in public institutions. Eligible candidates who wish to apply are advised to consult the regulations for the various categories of assistance available.
The regulations and application forms are available on the department’s website:
General information on assistance for TRC-identified beneficiaries: https://www.justice.gov.za/forms/form_trc.html
Application forms for basic education: https://www.justice.gov.za/forms/trc/J942-TRC-BasicEducation-Form1.pdf
Applications for higher education: https://www.justice.gov.za/forms/trc/J944-TRC-HigherEducation-Form-1.pdf
Completed applications should be returned to:
E-mail address: TRCeducation@justice.gov.za.
Facsimile: 086476 3777
Registered post: The Head: TRC Unit, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X8, Pretoria, 0001.
The Department has established a Help Desk in the TRC Unit to deal with queries from members of the public, as follows:
Ms Lutendo Muneri on 072 042 2016
Ms Seipati Marota on 072 909 9706
Email: TRCeducation@justice.gov.za
Media queries can be directed to:
Ms Lufuno Mmbadi
Senior Manager: Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Cell: 079 869 2118
E-mail: Lmmbadi@justice.gov.za
