South Africa’s Department of Justice and Constitutional Development reports that it has invested more than R48 million in individual reparations for victims identified by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Advocate Kalayvani Pillay, the Acting Director General of the Justice Department, makes the confirmation during proceedings before the TRC Cases Inquiry. The statement indicates that the reparations funding is directed toward individuals assessed as eligible through the TRC process. The TRC Cases Inquiry focuses on the implementation of TRC recommendations and related case outcomes, including whether reparations promised to victims are delivered. According to the report, Pillay states that the department’s investment covers reparations granted to TRC victims at the individual level rather than broader, collective measures. The confirmation does not provide additional breakdowns in the available account, such as the number of beneficiaries, specific payment timelines, or the allocation method for the funds. The disclosure frames the investment as part of ongoing government efforts to support TRC victims through reparations mechanisms linked to TRC findings.