bans and restrictions on all proscribed and restricted organizations and persons; to remove all troops from the townships; to end the state of emergency and repeal all legislation, such as the Internal Security Act, designed to circumscribe political activity; and to cease all political trials and political executions. Of the five conditions stipulated by the Declaration only the lifting of the ban on political parties and movements has been fully implemented. Even then, this is seriously fraught with danger from the existence of the provisions of repressive legislation, in particular the Internal Security Act, which has continued to threaten normal political activities. Since the issuance of the report of the Secretary-General, further progress has been made on the implementation of some of the other measures, but the fact remains that the conditions have not been implemented in their totality. The EMS/7 A/44/PV.97 18 fMr. Gambari, Chairman. Special Committee against Apartheid) Special Conunittee is of the firm belief that the impleroenation of these measures should be a priority and a responsibility of the South African Government. Until these measures are implemented, it cannot be said that an atmosphere of free political activity exists in South Africa and as such "an essential condition to ensure that the people themselves participate in the process of remaking their country" remains unfulfilled. While the Special Committee welcomes the progress made towards change in South Africa and takes note of President De Klerk's declared intention to dismantle apartheid, it remains gravely concerned at the escalation of violence, not the least that which is taking place in Natal and more recently in the Transvaal province. The report of the Secretary-General, in paragraphs 88 to 121, provides the views of a wide range of organizations and of the South African Government concerning the sources of that violence and the measures that can be taken to bring 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing political and human rights issues in South Africa, specifically the implementation of measures to dismantle apartheid and promote free political activity. It mentions the lifting of bans and restrictions, removal of troops, and repeal of repressive legislation. The text also expresses concern about violence and political trials. Given the focus on political and human rights issues, it is likely that the text falls under the category of human rights.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights