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Assistance for the TRC-identified victims of apartheid

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development calls on TRC-identified victims of Apartheid that were declared as such by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to apply for assistance with tuition fees for basic and higher education and training.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: EDUCATION NAD/OR HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR THE TRC-IDENTIFIED VICTIMS

Closing date for applications are 30 September each year!

Enquiries and educational assistance application forms can be returned by registered post to:
The Head: TRC Unit
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001
By e-mail: TRCEducation@justice.gov.za

Enquiries and housing assistance application forms can be returned by registered post to:

The Head: TRC Unit,
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001.
By e-mail: TRChousing@justice.gov.za

General Enquiries can be directed to:
TRC Unit Helpdesk
Tel: 012 315 1234 or 012 357 8834

Who qualifies for assistance?

A person declared a victim by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC); and/or their dependants or relatives.
A dependant includes any person to whom the TRC-identified victim has or had a legal or customary duty to support, which would include children, grandchildren and the spouse of the identified victim.

What about the relatives?

Relatives qualify if the person fits into any of the following categories:

A parent, or someone who exercises/exercised parental responsibility over a victim.
A person married to a victim under any law, custom or belief.
A child of a victim, whether born in or out of wedlock or was legally adopted.

To qualify for BASIC EDUCATION assistance

(a) The household of which the person who needs assistance is a member, must not earn more than R470 124,00 gross income per year.

(b) The person who needs assistance must be a member of a vulnerable household.

To qualify for HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING assistance

(a) The applicant must be a member of a household which earns less than R758 173,00 gross income per year.

(b) The applicant must be a member of a vulnerable household (See criteria for vulnerable households).

(c) The applicant who needs assistance must be enrolled in a public University/TVET College and is for Undergraduate studies ONLY.

To qualify for HOUSING assistance

(1) The housing assistance may be granted to the approved listed beneficiary in a form of a once-off housing grant or a constructing a new house.

(2) A once-off housing grant is limited to an amount of R183 257.00.

(3) A construction of a new house is limited to an amount determined, from time to time, by the Minister of Human Settlements as per the Military Veteran quantum.

Vulnerable Households

A vulnerable household is a household consisting of four (4) or more members where:

the majority of members are over the age of 65 years.
the majority of members are receiving social assistance.
one member is physically or mentally disabled.
one member is under 18 years of age and has to work.
only one of the members is working.

Regulation 8B “Assistance relating to assistive device"

The following disabilities and their respective assistive devices are listed in Annexure 2 of the amended Regulations:

Hearing (Deaf, hard of hearing, hearing deaf and hearing impaired)
Vision (Blind, Low Vision, Deaf Blind)
Mobility/Motor (physical function e.g. impaired upper limb or lower limb functionality, quadriplegia, paraplegia)
Neurological and neurodevelopmental impairments (e.g. cerebral palsy, autism, foetal alcohol syndrome, traumatic head injury, stroke, epilepsy, attention and hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, down syndrome, dyscalculia, dysgraphia) and Behaviour and social skills (caused by e.g. abuse, neglect, trauma, malnutrition)
Cognition and learning – moderate, severe and profound intellectual disability
Communication – little or no functional speech
Health (diabetes, chronic conditions, mental health e.g. depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)

Renewal of assistance

Students/learners who received assistance for the current academic year must re-apply for the new academic year. Academic results must be attached to the application.

BASIC EDUCATION FORMS

Regulations relating to assistance to victims in respect of Basic Education, Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995 (Act 34 of 1995)

J942 FORM 1: Application for assistance for First Time Applicants: Basic Education [Regulation 13] Amended 03/06/2025
J946 VORM 1: Aansoek om bystand vir Eerstekeer-Applikant: Basiese Onderwys [Regulation 13] Amended 03/06/2025
J951 FORM 3: Subsequent application for Assistance [Regulation 18] Amended 30/05/2024
J952 VORM 3: Daaropvolgende aansoek om Bystand [Regulasie 18] Amended 30/05/2024
J953 FORM 4: Application for assistance for beneficiaries in Special Schools [Regulation 10]
J954 VORM 4: Aansoek om bystand vir Begunstigdes in Spesiale Skole [Regulasie 10]
J955 FORM 5: Application for assistance for Psychosocial Services [Regulation 11]
J956 VORM 5: Aansoek om bystand vir Psigososiale Dienste [Regulasie 11]

HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING FORMS

Regulations relating to assistance to victims in respect of Higher Education and Training, Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995 (Act 34 of 1995)

J944 - Form 1: Application for assistance for First Time Applicants: Higher Education and Training [Regulation 15] Amended 03/06/2025
J948 - Vorm 1: Aansoek om bystand vir Eerstekeer-Applikante: Hoër Onderwys en Opleiding [Regulasie 15] Amended 03/06/2025
J950 - Form 3: Subsequent Application for Assistance [Regulation 20] Amended 30/05/2024
J950A - Vorm 3: Daaropvolgende aansoeke om Bystand [Regulasie 20] Amended 30/05/2024
J957- Form 4: Application for assistance in respect of Assistive Device [Regulation 12] Amended 21/02/2023
J957 - Vorm 4: Aansoek om bystand te opsigte van Bystandtoestel [Regulasie 12]

HOUSING ASSISTANCE FORMS

Regulations: Housing assistance to Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified victims, Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995 (Act 34 of 1995)

J1000TRC - Form 1: Application For Housing Assistance [Regulation 8]. Added 27/01/2026
J1000TRC-A Vorm 1: Aansoek Vir Behuisingsbystand [Regulasie 8]. Added 27/01/2026

Application forms must be returned, by registered post, to:
The Head: TRC Unit, The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001
Tel: 012 315 1234 or 012 357 8834, E-mail: TRCEducation@justice.gov.za or TRChousing@justice.gov.za

Increased Amounts in terms of Regulation 28(2)(a)

Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995 (Act No. 34 of 1995): Publication of increased amounts in terms of Regulation 28(2)(a) of the Regulations relating to assistance to victims in respect of Basic Education, GG 53822, RG 726, GoN 6933, 12 Dec 2025.

BASIC EDUCATION

Regulation 7(1)(a)(i): R11 875,00
Regulation 7(1)(b)(i): R46 633,00
Regulation 7(1)(c): R5 770,00
Regulation 7(1)(d)(i): R6 994,00
Regulation 7(1)(e): R1 248,00
Regulation 7(1)(f): R5 996,00
Regulation 7(1)(g): R4 262 00
Regulation 8(1)(a)(i): R21 374,00
Regulation 8(1)(b)(i): R46 633,00
Regulation 8(1)(c): R5 770,00
Regulation 8(1)(d)(i): R6 994,00
Regulation 8(1)(e): R1 764,00
Regulation 8(1)(f): R5 996,00
Regulation 8(1)(g): R4 262,00
Regulation 9(1)(a)(i): R35 623,00
Regulation 9(1)(b)(i): R46 633,00
Regulation 9(1)(c): R6 994,00
Regulation 9(1)(d)(I): R8 160,00

HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Regulation 7(1)(c): R6 994,00
Regulation 7(1)(d)(i): R31 983,00
Regulation 7(1)(d)(ii): R15 992,00
Regulation 7(1)(e): R5 290,00
Regulation 8(1)(c): R13 990,00
Regulation 8(1)(d): R6 994,00
Regulation 8(1)(e): R5 290,00
Regulation 8(1)(f)(i):R31 983,00
Regulation 8(1)(f)(ii): R15 992,00
Regulation 8(1)(g): R13 994,00
Regulation 8(1)(h): R5 996,00
Regulation 9(1)(c): R11 660,00
Regulation 9(1)(d): R11 660,00
Regulation 9(1)(e): R5 290,00
Regulation 9(1)(f)(i): R31 983,00
Regulation 9(1)(f)(ii): R15 992,00
Regulation 9(1)(g): R13 994,00
Regulation 9(1)(h): R5 996,00
Regulation 10(1)(c): R3 497,00

Related Government Gazettes

Housing Assistance

Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Housing assistance to Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified victims (English / Afrikaans), GG 53957, RG 11927, GoN 6996, 16 Jan 2026

Basic Education Assistance

Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995 (Act No. 34 of 1995): Publication of increased amounts in terms of Regulation 28(2)(a) of the Regulations relating to assistance to victims in respect of Basic Education, GG 53822, RG 726, GoN 6933, 12 Dec 2025
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Assistance to Victims in respect of Basic Education: Increased amounts: Correction (English / Afrikaans), GG 52297, RG 11812, GoN 5996, 14 Mar 2025
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Assistance to Victims in respect of Basic Education: Increased amounts (English / Afrikaans), GG 52216, RG 11801, GoN 5948, 05 Mar 2025
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995 (Act No. 34 of 1995): Publication of increased amounts in terms of Regulation 28 (2) (a) of the Regulations relating to assistance to victims in respect of Basic Education, GG 50381, GoN 4549, 28 Mar 2024
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995 (Act 34 of 1995): Regulations relating to assistance to victims in respect of Basic Education, GG 45953, GoN 1779, 25 Feb 2022
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Assistance to victims in respect of basic education: Increased amounts (English / Afrikaans), GG 44230, RG 11253, GoN 177, 5 Mar 2021
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Assistance to victims in respect of Basic Education: Amendment: Correction (English / Afrikaans), GG 44005, RG 11211, GoN 1364, 18 Dec 2020
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Assistance to victims in respect of Basic Education: Increased amounts (English/Afrikaans), GG 43979, RG 11208, GoN 1302, 11 Dec 2020
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Assistance to victims in respect of Basic Education: Amendment (English / Afrikaans) GG 43890, RG 11194, GoN 1193, 6 Nov 2020
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Regulations: Assistance to victims in respect of Basic Education: Amendment [to Regulation 1, 3, 16, 21], GG 42740, RG 10991, GoN 1286, 4 Oct 2019
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Assistance to victims in respect of Basic Education: Amendment, GG 42424, GeN 247, 29 Apr 2019
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Assistance to victims in respect of basic education: Increased amounts, GG 40833, RG 10715, GoN 411, 9 May 2017 [Afrikaans]

Higher Education Assistance

Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995 (Act No. 34 of 1995): Publication of increased amounts in terms of Regulation 30(2)(a) of the Regulations relating to assistance to victims in respect of Higher Education and Training, GG 53822, RG 726, GoN 6932, 12 Dec 2025
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Assistance to Victims in respect of Higher Education and Training: Increased amounts (English / Afrikaans), GG 52216, RG 11801, GoN 5949, 05 Mar 2025
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995 (Act No. 34 of 1995): Publication of increased amounts in terms of Regulation 30 (2) (a) of the Regulations relating to assistance to victims in respect of Higher Education and Training, GG 50381, GoN 4550, 28 Mar 2024
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation (34/1995): Regulations relating to assistance to victims in respect of Higher Education and Training (English/Afrikaans), GG 48069, GoN 3060, 17 Feb 2023
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995 (Act 34 of 1995): Regulations relating to assistance to victims in respect of Higher Education and Training, GG 45997, GoN 1814, 4 Mar 2022
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Publication of increased amounts: Higher Education and Training (English/ Afrikaans), GG 44230, RG 11253, GoN 178, 5 Mar 2021
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Assistance to victims in respect of Higher Education and Training: Amendment: Correction, GG 44005, RG 11211, GoN 1365, 18 Dec 2020
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Assistance to victims in respect of Higher Education and Training: Increased amounts (English/Afrikaans), GG 43979, RG 11208, GoN 1303, 11 Dec 2020
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Assistance to victims in respect of Higher Education and Training: Amendment (English / Afrikaans), GG 43891, RG 11195, GoN 1194, 6 Nov 2020
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Assistance to victims in respect of Higher Education and Training: Amendment [to Regulation 2, 5, 6, 7, 8A, 16, 17, 22, 22A] , GG 42740, RG 10991, GoN 1285, 4 Oct 2019
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Publication of increased amounts in terms of regulation 9(2)(a) of the regulations relating to assistance to victims in respect of Higher Education and Training (English / Afrikaans), GG 42423, GoN 617, 29 Apr 2019
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Assistance to victims in respect of higher education and training (English/Afrikaans), GG 42101, RG 10894, GoN 1373, 14 Dec 2018
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Assistance to victims in respect of higher education and training: Comments invited - Comment by 8 Nov 2017, GG 41160, GeN 778, 4 Oct 2017
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Assistance to victims in respect of higher education and training: Amendment (English / Afrikaans), GG 40988, RG 10739, GoN 691, 18 Jul 2017
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Assistance to victims in respect of higher education and training: Increased amounts, GG 40834, RG 10716, GoN 412, 9 May 2017 [Afrikaans]
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act: Regulations: Assistance to victims in respect of Higher Education and Training: Amendments: Comments invited by 15 Apr 2016, GG 39806, GeN 114, 11 Mar 2016

General

Regulations relating to Assistance to Victims in respect of Higher Education & Training (R852) and Basic Education (R853): Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995, GG 38157, RG 10305, Vol 593, R 852 & R 853, 03 Nov 2014