THE QUESTION OF RACE CONFLICT IN SOUTH AFRICA RESULTING FROM THE POLICIES OF APARTHEID OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA 40 In the course of its meetings in Africa, 41 the Secur­ ity Council adopted the following resolution relating to this question. Resolution 311 (1972) of 4 February 1972 The Security Council, Noting with grave concern the aggravation of the situation in South Africa resulting from the continued intensification and expansion of the policies of apart­ heid and repression by the Government of South Africa, Having heard the statements of those individuals invited to address the Council on this question, Taking note of the statement of the representative of the Special Committee on Apartheid,42 Deploring the persistent refusal of the Government of South Africa to implement the resolutions adopted by the Security Council in order to promote a peace­ ful solution in accordance with the Charter of the Uni~ed Nations, Gravely concerned that the situation in South Africa seriously disturbs international peace and security in southern Africa, Noting the continued military build-up and strength­ ening of its military capability by the Government of South Africa, 40 Resolutions or decisions on this question were also adopted by the Council in 1963, 1964 and 1970. 41 See above, pages 2 and 3. 42 See Official Records of the Security Council, Twenty­ seventh Year, 1628th meeting. Convinced that urgent measures must be taken by the Security Council to secure implementation of its resolutions and thereby promote a solution to the grave situation in South Africa and southern Africa, 1. Condemns the Government of South Africa for continuing its policies of apartheid in violation of its obligations under the Charter of the United Nations; 2. Reiterates its total opposition to the policies of apartheid of the Government of South Africa; 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the situation in South Africa and the policies of apartheid, which is a political and social issue. The resolution adopted by the Security Council condemns the government's policies and calls for urgent measures to promote a peaceful solution. This suggests that the topic is more related to politics and human rights rather than economic or environmental issues.

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