In many patriotic households and many peace-loving hearts across SA there is apprehension, even fear, at the violence that broke out in KwaZulu-Natal at the weekend.

Of even more concern will be the utterances of people such as KwaZulu-Natal  premier Zihle Zikalala, who amid the mayhem opted to call on President Cyril Ramaphosa to pardon former president Jacob Zuma to appease the rioters and looters...