Sixth, it has never been more necessary than today to bring pressure to bear upon the South African régime in order that it should pursue the most reasonable and constructive attitude in the search for a just and lasting solution to the problems of apartheid. Seventh, a just and lasting solution to the problem of apartheid must necessarily consist in the creation of a democratic, non-racial and united South Africa. JSM/edd A/44/PV.97 79-80 (Mr. Monaalo. ANC) Eighth, the most effective way in which the international community can help enlist the necessary co-operation of the Pretoria régime is through the maintenance of existing pressures - especially sanctions; Ninth, such pressures should be lifted only when profound and irreversible change has occurred in South Africa and that all of us should work unstintingly for the early advent of that moment. As the Assembly is aware, the African National Congress has always been central to the struggle against apartheid and remains so to this day. In today's circumstances, guided by the irreducible facts enumerated above, we are determined that we shall do all in our power to deny any and all parties to the conflict any pretext for wasting opportunities for forward movement through deliberate or inadvertent procrastination. It is in this sense and spirit that our Deputy President first engaged F. W. de Klerk and some of his ministers in informal contacts even before he was released from prison. RM/20 A/44/PV.97 81 (Mr. Monaalo. AMO In the same vein we have engaged De Klerk and his ministers in formal contacts/ such as the Groóte Schuur and Pretoria meetings, both of which resulted in the joint issuing of minutes. In all cases our objective was to help accelerate the removal of obstacles to negotiations. Not surprisingly, that enterprise has not been without set-backs. It has, however, also scored some advances. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the political situation in South Africa, specifically the struggle against apartheid and the efforts to bring about a just and lasting solution. It mentions the role of the international community, sanctions, and negotiations between the African National Congress and the Pretoria regime. Given this context, it seems likely that the text falls under the categories related to politics and international relations.

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