The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR), established in 2000, is a leading pan-African organisation that works collaboratively with governments, inter-governmental bodies, and civil society partners to help build fair, democratic, inclusive and peaceful societies across the continent.
Its work is grounded in peacebuilding interventions informed by a transitional justice lens. The IJR is a trusted knowledge producer on global, continental and national reconciliation and transitional justice issues.
A Regional Leader in Reconciliation Research
Through its pioneering South African Reconciliation Barometer (SARB), the Institute has positioned itself as a provider of choice for reliable quantitative data on public perceptions of social cohesion and reconciliation. The IJR conducts advocacy, research, capacity-building and training, offering essential insights to key decision-makers and inter-governmental actors on transitional justice and peacebuilding initiatives in Africa. The Institute continues to prioritise the active inclusion of women and youth in peacebuilding processes.
MarkData is very proud to have been appointed the preferred research supplier for the 2025 South African Reconciliation Barometer (SARB). You are welcome to download and share the report, which has been released in the public domain.
In comparison, for your reference we've also included the previous reconciliation barometer report completed in 2023.
For more information about the Institute for Justice & Reconciliation, visit their website:
South African Reconciliation Barometer Survey: 2025 Report
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