material assistance to them. In this regard we should like to take this opportunity to appeal to the international community, including the specialized agencies of the United Nations, to assist in the programme for the reintegration ex-political prisoners and the resettlement of the returning political exiles. RM/21 A/44/PV.97 86 (Mr. MpnqalQf ANC) In ail that we have said we have sought to address the question whether the General Assembly could in all seriousness determine that the changes that have occurred in South Africa are of a profound and irreversible nature. Nothing would have pleased us more than to ask you to relax some of the categories of commitment you have made in support of the struggle against apartheid. Sadly, that moment has not yet come. We cannot but arrive at the conclusion that the changes that have occurred are not of such a nature. Under the circumstances it would seem that the only logical course of action left to the General Assembly would be to maintain those measures that have been imposed against the apartheid régime with a view to encouraging it to abandon apartheid. The efforts of the South African people, combined with existing international pressures, have helped create the possibilities for forward movement in the political process in the direction of eradicating apartheid. Indeed, there has even been some movement. To ensure that that movement continues to the point where it becomes "profound and irreversible", we solemnly appeal to the international community to maintain existing pressures on Pretoria until the people of South Africa themselves advise you to relax and even lift them. We hope that that moment is not too far in the future. The meeting rpse at 1.25 p.m 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the situation in South Africa and the international community's role in addressing the issue of apartheid. The speaker is appealing for continued international pressure on the South African government to abandon apartheid and ensure that the progress made towards eradicating it becomes "profound and irreversible". The text does not specifically mention economic development, natural resources, industry, transport, international trade, health, education, employment, culture, or science and technology.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief