If it were not for the assurance of anonymity, people would not have mentioned any names when they referred to the parties in conflict. Even the police station commander and school principles refused to mention people by name, although it was clear whom they were talking about. I cannot mention names. I have seen enough threats, intimidation and victimisation. Four punctured tyres are not worth the while , says another school principal.
People are too afraid to speak out .
They speak from experience. Grabouw has seen houses razed to the ground - some demolished by force, others burnt down by the opposition. Even when people see no or little signs of reconciliation, they still believe reconciliation is possible. We need time. Reconciliation is not an event.