General Assembly is concerned. There can be no other criteria. It may very well be that the Secretary-General's team was impressed by the way it was received and allowed to operate in South Africa; but to the extent that the five criteria that I have already listed remain unfulfilled, for this Assembly there has been no "significant change" in the political climate in South Africa. I am glad to note that in his statement today the Secretary-General did emphasize this fact. BCT/edd/at A/44/PV.97 27 (Mr. Shamuvarira. Zimbabwe) It is indeed interesting that the Secretary-General's report states that out of the five measures required of the South African Government by the Declaration, only one has been implemented fully: the requirement to lift all bans and restrictions on proscribed and restricted organizations and persons. How can we, in all honesty, speak of significant progress in such a situation? We all recognize and welcome the bold steps that have been taken by the South African Government under the leadership of President De Klerk. But those steps have not yet been made concrete in political realities that are both fundamental and irreversible. In fact, the requirements of the Harare Declaration as regards the creation of a good climate for political negotiations have not yet been met. Speaking in an interview broadcast by the South African Television Services on Sunday, 12 August 1990 - just six days after the meeting with the Government - the Deputy President of the African National Congress (ANC), Mr. Nelson Mandela, was asked by Mr. Myburgh, Editor of The Sunday Times (Johannesburg), whether he could "say that the process of change in South Africa has now become irreversible". He replied: "No, not as yet. The process of change will become irreversible when, as 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political situation in South Africa, referencing specific events, individuals, and declarations. The language used suggests a focus on political climate, negotiations, and the implementation of certain requirements. The text also quotes a prominent figure, Nelson Mandela, which adds to the political context.

**Category**
Politics, Humanitarian aid and relief