on the international struggle against apartheid, through the pressure it had exerted on Governments and corporations to yield to international opinion. He had no doubt that apartheid was on its way out. His only concern was that although it might end officially, it might continue de facto. He therefore shared the view that the Special Rapporteur should maintain his vigilance. 2. The new situation that was emerging in South Africa offered a glimmer of hope for negotiations. The problem was how to translate the official death of apartheid into reality, how to change the state of mind of white people, how the international community could give economic aid to ventures and businesses in South Africa which were carrying out projects in which black people were given equal opportunities with white people. The only way was to continue the struggle against apartheid and he hoped that the Special Rapporteur would be able to suggest guidelines on how to translate the official end of apartheid into de facto abolition and to persuade the white population to accept their fellow black people as equals. He reserved the right to speak on the draft resolution when it was presented. 3. Mr. EIDE said that the struggle against apartheid had been an uphill one and it had taken 17 years to see any change. It must be remembered, however, that a monster had been created over centuries and consolidated with ruthless determination since 1948, and it was only the tip of the iceberg that had started to melt. 4. There were grounds for optimism, and the current dialogue between the African National Congress and the present South Africa Government was a remarkable demonstration of courage on the part of the leaders of both sides. There should be no misapprehension, however: the struggle to overcome the 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the international struggle against apartheid and its implications for South Africa, focusing on the need to translate the official end of apartheid into de facto abolition and promoting equal opportunities for black and white people. The language used is more political and social than economic, and the concerns are centered around human rights and social change.

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