apartheid. Over the years, the Special Committee has organized hearings with participation of media representatives as well as other events which have provided the international media with an understanding of the true character of apartheid as well as with a framework for an exchange of views on how to inform the international public opinion objectively and accurately on all the aspects of apartheid. 24, Publicity activities generated by the Special Committee have gone hand in hand with various actions to promote international campaigns against apartheid. 25. Further expansion of United Nations information activities against apartheid has become essential in view of the fact that the South African racist r&gime has been devoting increasing resources to its nefarious propaganda which has been an integral part of the vital strategy designed in order to main:ain apartheid. Developed as a result of internal and international pressure, the objective of the South African propaganda is to project an image of stability and reform through misinformation and falsehood. 26. Over the years, the propaganda of the South African regime has been aimed primarily at the Unted States of America and the United Kingdom. Because these two -6- States have a veto power in the Security Council, their continued support hae been reqarded by the Pretoria chime as crucial for its campaiqn aqainat the imposition oE economic sanctions and for the maintenance of apartheid. It haa to he noted, however , that South African propaqanda haa also penetrated a number of other Western countries whose support is considered by the apartheid rdqime as important, as well aa a numher of other States. 27. The apartheid r&gime has been tryinq to convince public opinion, particularly in the Western countries, that white-ruled South Africa is a valuable allv Of the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the propaganda and information activities of the United Nations Special Committee against Apartheid, with a focus on countering the propaganda of the South African apartheid regime. The text mentions the importance of promoting international campaigns against apartheid, and the need for accurate and objective information to inform the public opinion. This suggests that the category could be related to international relations, human rights, or politics.

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