I put it earlier, fundamental and irreversible changes take place in the political structure of the country. That moment is still far off. We have not even started negotiations. That will be the next phase." That is the voice of the man and the organization that know the reality, and from whom we should take much-needed advice and counsel at this particular time and in this resiuned session. The delegation of Nigeria has quoted other statements that Mr. Mandela has made about this specific point. I shall not bore the Assembly by repeating them. BCT/edd/at À/44/PV.97 / 28 (Mr. Shamuyarira, Zimbabwe) The assessment of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), which held a special meeting of its Ad Hoc Committee on Southern Africa in Kampala, Uganda, only last Saturday, 8 September 1990, coincides with the views of Mr. Nelson Mandela that I have just quoted. The OAU stated categorically that "There has not been any fundamental or irreversible change in South Africa. The so-called changes which have led some members of the international community to believe that pressure should be relaxed vis-à-vis the apartheid régime fall far short of justifying that belief." It should be noted that the South African Government has promised that, as and when the real negotiations begin and end, it will consult its white electorate in a referendum. They could still reject the whole reform package, even if other racial groups will also be consulted in separate referendums - as we are told they will be. The view of the OAU is that the time for relaxation or for removing any pressures has not yet come. A new factor has arisen in recent weeks which casts a very dark shadow on the entire reform process. This is the spectre of continuing intense violence in the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a discussion about the political situation in South Africa, specifically the reforms being proposed by the government and the reactions of international organizations such as the Organization of African Unity (OAU). The language used suggests that the text is focused on the political process and the impact of international pressure on the government's actions.

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