• Politicians who abused their power need to be brought to book. Resources have been channelled towards youth development, but politicians, even though they may be in their sixties, still think of themselves as youths and find ways of serving themselves first [youths]. vi. Reconciliation • Proper reconciliation will require the Church playing its role, i.e. that of praying for the leaders and preaching the message of forgiveness. This work is not easy because of the suspicion that currently exists between the Church and State, which is the result of the Church playing its role, i.e. that of being prophetic and speaking against corruption [church representatives]. • Despite political interference, the traditional leaders still have the capacity to lead in healing and reconciliation [traditional leaders]. 7. OBSERVATIONS • This meeting drew participants from the main political parties in Zvishavane and the traditional leaders, i.e. several participants identified themselves as being members of either ZANU(PF) or MDC. The task of bringing the participants together seems to have been co-ordinated by the ZANU(PF) councillor, who made sure that other political parties were present, too. Taking Transitional Justice to the People – Outreach Report 123

Select target paragraph3

Add to table of contents