It is therefore no exaggeration to state that in your endeavours you have indeed represented your country, Nigeria, admirably, a country which has contributed immensely to the struggle against apartheid. May we also seize the opportunity to pay a tribute to the Special Committee against Apartheid, under the able chairmanship of Ambassador Ibrahim Gambari. The Special Committee has served as a source of support and inspiration to the people of South Africa fighting against apartheid. In the same vein, we should like to acknowledge the invaluable assistance that we constantly receive from the Centre against Apartheid, headed by Assistant Secretary-General Sotirios Mousouris. JSM/edd A/44/PV.97 78 (Mr. Mongalo, ANC) The African National Congress reaffirms the assessment made in both the Harare Declaration and the consensus Declaration that "... a conjuncture of circumstances exists, which, if there is a demonstrable readiness on the part of the Pretoria régime to engage in negotiations genuinely and seriously ... could create the possibility to end apartheid through negotiations", (resolution S-16/1. p. 4) In our determination fully to exploit the favourable conjuncture, we have been guided by the following irrefutable facts. First, apartheid is a bane and scourge upon all the people of South Africa and southern Africa and must be eradicated without waste of time. Second, apartheid cannot be reformed and must be eradicated. Third, all South Africans, for better or for worse, must ultimately share a common fate and it is our responsibility to intervene to ensure that the best possible outcome is achieved for all. Fourth, the authors and protagonists of apartheid cannot dictate the agenda and pace of the process of eradicating that inhuman system. Fifth, in the current circumstances, it is more important than ever to resist the dangerous temptation to indulge in mindless rhetoric and irresponsible posturing* 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from the African National Congress (ANC) regarding the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on the political situation in South Africa and the need for negotiations to end apartheid. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather emphasizes the importance of eradicating apartheid and ensuring a common fate for all South Africans.

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