3.0 What exactly is the mandate of the NPRC? “History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, however, if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” – Maya Angelou The NPRC has a very broad mandate specied in section 252 of the Constitution. The functions are listed in different categories to make it easy to read and understand in the tables below. How to read the tables l l The left columns of the table states what the Constitution says and they do represent the exact wording of the Constitution. The examples in the right columns of the tables set out the mandate in general terms, and are to be used as a guide only. You should consult the NPRC if you wish to understand the ofcial interpretation of the mandate. These are only a few examples. The NPRC can do more. Table 1: Functions towards achieving main goals and objectives of the NPRC 14 Function Examples To ensure post-conict justice healing and reconciliation. -This is a very broad function under which the NPRC can almost to anything it wishes, as long as it is designed to lead to justice after a period of violence, the healing of victims and society and the rebuilding of relations. This may include programmes like setting up a justice committee to receive complaints from victims who believe that their reports on violations were not handled properly.