pation of Namibia is to be found in the inherent nature of the South African regime itself. It is a renegade rtgime which has as its core the obnoxious system of apartheid, a system pronounced by the United Nations a crime against the conscience and dignity of mankind, This hateful doc- trine has been implanted in Namibia as well, where it further compounds colonialism’s repulsive traits of politi- cal oppression, economic exploitation and social degra- dation. 33. Pretoria’s ruthless resort to brute force is anotRsr factor contributing to the prolonged agony of Namibia’s colonial plight. A massive military force of more than ‘100,000 troops, deployed throughout the Territory, sus- tains the repressive structure of its illegal occupation. The forced conscription of Namibians into the armed forces of the racist rkgime and the creation of tribal armies are continuing. Even more disturbing are reports of a large- scale military offensive recently launched by South Africa in northern Namibia and renewed aggression against Angola. These developments show that, notwithstanding protestations to the contrary, Pretoria remains intent on bIudgeoning the Namibian people into submission and in using Namibia as a military launching pad for its subver- sive and aggressive designs on its neighbours, the front-line States. However, South Africa’s systematic attempts to discredit and destroy the national liberation movement of Namibia, the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO), by military might and terror tactics, have failed miserably. SWAPO, as the sole and authentic representa- tive of the Namibian people, and its military wing, the People’s Liberation Army of Namibia, continue to provide exemplary leadership to their countrymen, as they have done for the past quarter-century, in their courageous struggle towards final victory. 34. Apart from Namibia’s strategic significance to Preto- ria’s hegemonistic designs on the region of southern 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement or document, condemning the South African regime's occupation of Namibia and its treatment of the Namibian people. The language used is critical and emotive, emphasizing the regime's use of force, oppression, and exploitation. The text also highlights the resistance of the Namibian people, led by the South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO), to the occupation.

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