With respect to reconciliation, there is need for inclusivity, equal opportunities for jobs, resources and respect for diversity, all of which are vital for peaceful existence. There is also need for a sound legal and policy framework for the Commission to ensure that the recommendations of its report are implemented. In conclusion, Dr. Yassin stated that truth telling is essential for authentic reconciliation. He urged the NPRC not only to encourage truth telling but to also ensure full recovery of the truth about the past through various methods. He advised that the process of appointments to the commission should be competitive, reflect the diversity of the people and where possible, should avoid political bias in order to guarantee its independence. Important factors for a successful Commission include: ► Political will ► Credibility and independence Lessons Learned The following were important lessons learned for Zimbabwe: ► The need for the temporal mandate of Zimbabwe's commission to extend beyond 1980 ► The need for a successor commission to continue the work of the NPRC after its mandate ends ► The need to explicitly incorporate truth - seeking in the mandate of the NPRC in its enabling legislation ► At the minimum, the need for a comprehensive truth-recovery process 5. SOUTH AFRICA Dr. Fanie Du Toit: The Morning After: What happens after the work of the Commission: Recommendations and Implications The presentation identified three main ingredients essential for a Commission: firstly, the need for political tolerance, generosity, resolve and political will in order for recommendations to be honoured; secondly, the need to maintain both accountability and inclusivity to make good on promises; and, thirdly, in order to make redress a reality, the need to recognise the difference between 16 The Second International Conference on Transitional Justice in Zimbabwe