intentions Of the South African Government in seekinq a solution to the Namibia problem throuqh the implementation of Security Council resolution 435 (19781, which it has accepted. 10. It was aqainst this backqround that I resumed my consultations with the Permanent Representative of South Africa on the choice of the electoral system as called for in paraqraph 11 of Security Counci 1 resolution 566 (1985). In my consultations with Ambassador von Schirndinq, he aqain emphasized that there had been no chanqe in the position of his Government on the question of its choice of the electoral system as stated in paraqraph 14 of my report of 29 Auqust 1983 (S/15943). In this connection, Ambassador Von Schirndinq reaffirmed his Government’s position that South Africa’s choice of the electoral system would be communicated to the Special Representative as soon as a date for implementation had been set (see para. 7 above). Ambassador von Schirndinq also reiterated that the position of the South African Government on the linkaqe pre-condition remained the same (S/15943, pars. 12). 11. In my discussions with Ambassador von Schirndinq, 1 have urged the Government of South Africa to reconsider its position and to communicate to me its choice of the electoral system as a matter of urqency in order to facilitate the implementation of the United Nations plan. Thus far the Government of South Africa has continued to maintain its position as indicated earlier and has not qiven me the definitive response called for in paraqraph 11 of Security Council resolution 566 (1985). / . . . S/17442 Enqliah Paqe 6 Conclud inq remarks 12. In the circumstances, I must once aqain report to the Security Council that there has been no progress in my recent discussions with the Government of South Africa concerninq the implementation of Security Council reeolution 435 (1978). I 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic report discussing the implementation of a United Nations resolution regarding the Namibia problem and South Africa's intentions to find a solution. The language used is formal and technical, with a focus on political negotiations and agreements. The report mentions specific resolutions, dates, and names of individuals, which suggests a high level of detail and specificity. Given the context, it is likely that the report is related to international relations, politics, or diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief