The onset of democratic elections in 1994, resulted in an instant sense from the recognised need to terminate widespread political violence. Violence has continued as a feature of South African political life and is also a prominent feature of South African life more generally. The principle of non-violence or respect for peace has not been adequately instilled in the consciousness of South Africans and leaders do not emphasise it in their discourse. But democratic life cannot be securely grounded without adequate respect for this principle. By RAYMOND SUTTNER.
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