régime, however significant they may be, are far from constituting an adequate response to the legitimate aspirations of the people of South Africa, and remain fragmentary vis-à-vis the real problems and the concrete measures required for a solution. It is by their acceptance of the conditions and the principles adopted by the General Assembly that the real decisions and intentions of the South African authorities must be evaluated and judged. This means that they must resolutely follow the sole course charted by the international community. That requires first of all the dismantling of the institutions and structures of apartheid and the abrogation of the texts which constitute the legal pillars of this system and which are its symbols - texts such as the Internal Security Act, the Public Security Act, the Population Registration Act, the Group Areas Act and the Bantu Education Act. The international community has also demanded the lifting of the prohibitions and restrictions on all political organizations, as well as the release of all BCT/at A/44/PV.97 47 (Mr. Djoudi, Algeria) political prisoners and detainees, and an end to all political trials and executions. It demands, finally, the total lifting of the state of emergency and the withdrawal of all troops from the townships. The Pretoria authorities must realize that they cannot implement the declaration of principles of the United Nations at their convenience; nor can they expect the international community to allow the integrity of its initiatives to be in any way violated. South Africa stands today at a crossroads. The report submitted to us by the Secretary-General clearly reflects the situation in South Africa and indicates what remains to be done for the achievement of a democratic society in that country. By affirming, rightly, that the process under way in that country has only just begun 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the political situation in South Africa, specifically addressing the apartheid system, the demands of the international community, and the necessary steps for a democratic society. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a UN or international organization's document. The text does not mention economic, environmental, or scientific issues, but rather emphasizes the need for political reforms.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education