corporations in education programmes and on-the-job training. 45. Many delegations stressed that the international community could not consider the recent events occurring in South Africa, such as the release of Nelson Mandeln, as a reason for lifting sanctions. They reiterated the view that mandatory comprehensive economic sanctions were the most effective form of pressure against South Africa and that therefore they should be increased and strengthened. The responsibilities of.home countries went beyond passing legislation. They were also responsible for monitoring the implementation of measures to assure that they had · the desired effect. Actions by transnational corporations to replace equity with non-equity links with South Africa undermined the effectiveness of economic -22-measures. Reaffirming that disinvestment meant th · . call d · e cutt1ng of all t1es the e on compan1es to pull out altogether so as to d' t' ' y t' 1 . 1scon 1nue the supply of essen 1a products, equ1pment and technology to South Africa in 1 d' licensing and distribution and franchise agreements Th i de Ul1ng technology renegotiation t · ey a so ep ored the recent agreemen worked out between the South African Government and transnational banks. 46. One delegation noted that recent events in South Africa had contrl'but d t "new dyn · " t d e o a am1sm owar s the peaceful abolition of apartheid and expressed the hope that further ~te~s would be taken in that regard. The African National Congress had shown a w1ll1ngness to enter into a dialogue, and all efforts should be en7our~ged to that end. However, that dele~ation observed that it was necessary to malnta1n pressure on South Africa. Although it was not opportune to lift sanctions at the present time, certain aspects might be reviewed in the light of recent 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the economic sanctions imposed on South Africa and the effectiveness of various measures to pressure the country to dismantle its apartheid system. The language used is technical and focuses on economic concepts such as disinvestment, sanctions, and the role of transnational corporations.

**Category**
International trade, Industry