that the victims can trust that the system of justice is effective. All those who participated in past violations need to be prosecuted [most participants]. v. Institutional reform • The same system that is responsible for violence cannot be seen to work now for reconciliation without changes. A complete overhaul of the security systems is required so that the same faces that spearheaded Gukurahundi cannot be seen preaching national healing [all participants]. • Reform of the media in the country is recommended to allow marginalized areas more access. • The electoral system needs to be reformed so that it does not tolerate electoral crimes, especially violence, fraud and vote-buying [political activists]. 7. OBSERVATIONS • The topic of the Matabeleland atrocities during Gukurahundi predominated the meeting. Participants emphasized that reconciliation only comes when the past has been addressed. • The turnout was very high compared to that in other provinces. 106 Taking Transitional Justice to the People – Outreach Report