Gukurahundi issues could be dealt with better in the Commission. He acknowledged Justice Nare's presence and Chair of the NPRC but argued that the NPRC could do with some more regional and relevant representation. He argued that this would raise the people's confidence in the Commission. The NPRC needs resources/funding: Sipho argued that that there has not been much change from the old regime and if the new government wants to be seen to be different then it must put its mouth where its money is. He argues that it is strange that in Zimbabwe there is always money somewhere for this and other things but never money for important things such as healing and reconciliation. Sipho noted that one way to pus government to hold perpetrators accountable was in pushing them to fund the NPC and their commissions fully. He noted that these demands can be made by the people arguing that a stronger NPC would allow them to be able to decentralise and have more people reporting cases or testify. A response to Sipho’s Speech by Pathisa Nyathi Phathisa Nyathi acknowledged Siphos’ speech and noted that the Gukurahundi was an attempt to destroy the ZAPU political and military infrastructure leading to ethnicization of politics. Ethnic politicisation has therefore created animosity and hatred among Zimbabweans. In closing Phathisa echoed that what is needed in Zimbabwe is building a nation(s) where people feel secure, happy and welcome as opposed to state building that is coloured with power struggles. Closing remarks Shari Eppel closed the reflections by showing participants evidence of reburials of the victims of Gukurahundi and how much the families had healed. She demonstrated how the power of reburials can facilitate healing and how it can assist in developing memory as well as gathering evidence of what happened during the conflict. He argues that if the government were to fund the NPRC well, it would be one practical of showing its seriousness and commitment to the process of healing in Matabeleland. There is need for a separate Gukurahundi process: Sipho noted that there was nothing to stop the NPRC from establishing a special Gukurahundi Committee. 22 2018 TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE POLICY SYMPOSIUM REPORT