It was the first surprise of your Journey. The Soviets vere accusing you ofassisting the South Africans to manufacture atomic bombs. '.1^ere p-e iL'^ -^irlq l-n be rnFdF ^n +hic <irhia.t. Cirei lho Snrriaic horra accused the South Africans of rnaking preparations, not for an atomic b.r0b,but for a nuclear explosion; and, second, we d-id. indeed receive irFornationthat South Africa r.ras preparing for an atoroic explosion, vhich, according tothe South African authorities, was for peaceful purposes, We knov vhat apeaceful atornic explosion is; however, it is not possible to distinguish between a peaceful atomic exllosion and an atomic explosion for purposes ofn:ilitary nuclear testing. i,Ie therefore warned South Africa that we would regard such testing as endangering alf the leace processes r-utder way and as havin,q potentially serr'ous consequences with respect to our relationshipwith Sauth Afrjca. ThaL is what thc clarjfying slatemenL nadc by IItr' l.Tinislrythis norning re fer.red to. (...) llne l"ramatome contract vith South Africa provides for the constructionof tvo nucleal pover stations at lroelberg, near the Cape. Tr stiFufal,es r,hatthe reprocessing of fuels from these power stations r^ri 11 be done in lrance and that the plutonilun '.ri11 not be returned tc South Africa. Tt istherefore wltrue and altogether dishonest to say that these pover stations could help South Africa to acquire the atomic \^.eapon.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a diplomatic situation between the Soviet Union and South Africa, involving the construction of nuclear power stations and the reprocessing of fuels. The tone is formal and technical, suggesting a focus on scientific and technological issues. The language used is also quite precise, indicating a level of expertise in the field. Given these factors, it seems likely that the category related to Science and Technology would be the most fitting.

**Category**
Science and Technology