In terms of this perspective, it is required that this regime should gradualby retorm the apartheid svstem out of existence. To do so, it is considered necessary that the supposed retormers should work their wonders in a situation of stability. Consequently, it is viewed as a sine qua non for the aboiition of the apartheid system that the forces that are fighting against this system should be kept in check by repressive means.
The major western powers have not departed from their old positions. According to these, the white minority regime is seen and treated as the defender and guarantor of the perceived interests of these powers. We, on the other hand, are viewed as a threat when must be deall will cuc propriate manner. The decisions taken in the various capilals to relale lo lne ANC, did not in any way imply that there had been any change of attitude towards our policies, strategy Issues On all major questions pertaining to the issues we are discussing, the coincidence of views between the Pretoria regime and the powers that be in most of the West, persists. Where the racists aescribe us as a communist Western governments go so far as to order secret investigations of the ANC to establish the extent of this alleged communist domination. Pretoria calls The West on us to renounce vivichce. calls on us to lay down arms. When the sole aggressor in Southern Africa talks about so-called regional security, the western powers condemn 'cross-border violence from all sides. The white minority regime conducts a vigorous campaign against sanctions and is Joined in that campaign by the western powers.
We can go on ad finitum and speak even about the questions of formulations and terminology. for example, our armed struggle is never that, but is either terrorism or violence. The limpet mines we use are never simply limpet mines, but are either of Soviet or communist origin. On the other hand, the guns and planes that Pretoria uses with such British, American, French, Belgian or West German origin, but are mere guns or nanes. he conclusions to araw Irom all this are obvious to all honest people.
As things stand, the Pretoria regime