• The powers and authority of the traditional leadership must be restored. Politicians are usurping power from traditional leadership [traditional leaders]. • Traditional leadership must be respected by all political parties. Politicians must desist from forcing traditional leaders to align themselves with any particular political party. 7. OBSERVATIONS • Holy Cross Training Centre is a Church-run institution that takes care of the under­ privileged, and the participation of women and youth groups was outstanding. • The political activists in the meeting admitted to engaging in acts of violence but only in defence of themselves, although participants on one side only admitted to this. • Participation in the meeting lacked debate on political violence. This probably was because only one political party acknowledged its presence. 46 Taking Transitional Justice to the People – Outreach Report