The statement said: "These puerile, attention- seeking and rudimentary verbal sparring spats are an insult to the founding fathers of the new South Africa like Nelson Mandela, who were principled, humble and inspiring leaders. Ours is a nation liberated through principled resistance and dialogue, and we all should strive to defend and honour the legacy of heroes and heroines who sacrificed for our liberation and inspired our nation."
What is certain is that their appeal for reason will be drowned out by puerile, attention-seeking responses.
