eradication of qlglflreig a.nd the prevention of furth€r proliferation of mrcfear wealons ,Annex fage 4-L APPEIiIDIX I sts!sl!9l!__!x_!4qF- . qse!9_d_]!_!rav-{er 9_4gg!E_t l2.IJ. There is information to Lne effect thar rhe Republic of south Africa is rovnearing the completion of its efforts to produce nuclear rreapons and thatirnmediate preparations are being nade to test these rreapons. The authorities of the Republic of South Africa, stubbornly persisting intheir policy of Tacial oppression and gaqrtls{ against the African popu}ationand r:esorting to acts of aggression against neighbouring Aflican states, ayeattenpt ing by force of arns to halt the inevitable process of elimination of thecolonial-racist order in southern Africa. To this end the Republic of south Afriao ic n6Ff6^+iFd i{ - ,,-- *^-Li-^*. lsrrssutrjt; lud war nachinery and is equipping its arned- forces with thenost up-to'date rnilitary technology. aircraft- missiles., tanks and artilrerv ofvarious kinds. fn rece-nt yeaJs the press of nany States, including Festern States, hascarried reports of the efforts made in the Republic of south Africa to establi.shthe necessary scientific and technical base for the production of its or"'n nuclearrreapons" The Fepublic of South Africa has not signed the Treaty on thellon-Proriferat ion of i'luclear r..,Iea.!ons, to uhich more than 1oo stabes have a.lrea.dJacceded- rn developing its rnilitary production and in acquiring up-to-.dateweapons) the Itepubl.ic of Scuth Africa has relied on the support of eerta.inT"Iestern states belonging to I{ATO - and also of rsrael, despite the well-,kno\^'ndecisions of the united Nations prohibiting the granting of assistance to southAfrica in the field of armaments.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement or a diplomatic document, as it discusses the production of nuclear weapons, military technology, and international relations. It seems to be critical of the Republic of South Africa's policies and actions, and it mentions the United Nations and NATO. The text also touches on issues of colonialism and racism. Given the content and tone of the text, it is likely that it falls under the category of international relations or politics.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology