The responses that were given by participants are that:  Unfair distribution of resources, especially jobs and houses along ethnic lines.  Politically motivated violence as w approach elections.  Marginalisation of Matabeleland South and underdevelopment.  Intimidation and fear to speak about pertinent issues.  Lack of trust and suspicion in the community. Group 3: How can the NPRC improve in its work? Figure 5: Participants discussing question 3.      The NPRC should be seen to be independent and impartial in its conduct. The NPRC should adhere to or comply with its mandate as articulated in the Constitution. The NPRC should go and meet people at community level where survivors are concentrated and where the real issues occurred. The NPRC should commence documenting the experiences of people as some are getting old and might leave with the memory of Gukurahundi. The NPRC should also facilitate compensation and reparations for survivors whose properties were destroyed and pillaged during political upheavals. Outcomes  Enhanced understanding by survivors’ of the NPRC process and motivated communities to participate, document through measures that ensure the participation of survivors in ensuring non-recurrence of past violations.  Equipped survivor groups with tools and skills for effective participation in the peace and reconciliation processes and  Survivors’ informed engagement with the NPRC through information and knowledge-sharing on the national peace and reconciliation process. 6