events. That delegation's Government had begun to make certain modifications in the visa requirements for South African citizens in an effort to encourage the process of democratization. Contacts with the larger part of the South African population were needed. 47. One delegation, speaking on behalf of a group of States, noted that the measures taken by European companies had contributed to an improvement in the standard of living of black employees and to the promotion of the principle of racial equality by helping break down apartheid in the ·workplace. Those measures had also facilitated the development of trade unionism in South Africa and had encouraged European companies to pursue further their efforts to improve the conditions of black employees. Those States were determined to promote the implementation of their national codes, conscious of the fact that observance of the code by European companies set an example for South African comp~nies. 48. Several African delegations noted the measures taken by the European countries to improve the standard of living of black employees but disagreed with the overall measures the group had taken in breaking down apartheid in the workplace and the system as a whole. 49. Two delegations, while joining in the condemnation of apartheid, observed that sanctions should be relaxed rather than intensified, considering recent events that had been taking place in South Africa. Against that background of events, the Government of one of the two delegations would no longer ban new investment or restrict tourism. The other delegation rejected the premise contained in the report that the withdrawal of transnational corporations would contribute to the advancement of the interests of the majority of South Africans. Therefore, that delegation's Government supported the continued presence in South Africa of responsible corporations that subscribed to the Sullivan Principles and that 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the economic and social impact of European companies operating in South Africa, particularly in the context of apartheid. The language used focuses on the measures taken by these companies to improve the standard of living of black employees and promote racial equality. The text also touches on the topic of sanctions and the role of corporations in advancing the interests of the majority of South Africans.

**Category**
Employment, International trade