I think it is tragic that a situation should arise where civilians on any side are killed. But it is almost a cliche to say that it is virtually unavoidable and this isn't unique to us alone.

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On the other hand, one factor helps us that no other liberation struggle in this...

On the other hand, one factor helps us that no other liberation struggle in this...

The whole of that part of Southern Africa which is controlled by racial minorities is...

The whole of that part of Southern Africa which is controlled by racial minorities is...

It's not difficult in South Africa for the ordinary person to see the link between...

It's not difficult in South Africa for the ordinary person to see the link between...

One of the regime's most important tactics is the creation of a third force in...

One of the regime's most important tactics is the creation of a third force in...

Some may seek revenge, but this is not our policy.

Some may seek revenge, but this is not our policy.

We are of the opinion that an important and irreversible process is taking place among...

We are of the opinion that an important and irreversible process is taking place among...

The ANC, we believe, stands at the head of the whole liberation front, the whole...

The ANC, we believe, stands at the head of the whole liberation front, the whole...

No matter what vision one has of South Africa, the first thing that must be...

No matter what vision one has of South Africa, the first thing that must be...

Socialism is undoubtedly in the throes of a crisis greater than at any time since...

Socialism is undoubtedly in the throes of a crisis greater than at any time since...

We believe the currently one cannot speak of a revolutionary situation, just as there is...

We believe the currently one cannot speak of a revolutionary situation, just as there is...

When a man has been consistently battering his wife, he shouldn't expect a bouquet of...

When a man has been consistently battering his wife, he shouldn't expect a bouquet of...

Eventually, it is found out but it takes time especially in the conditions when communication...

Eventually, it is found out but it takes time especially in the conditions when communication...

Reality shows that, contrary to other countries in southern Africa, we have no basis for...

Reality shows that, contrary to other countries in southern Africa, we have no basis for...

We need to respond to the mood of the people - that we must take...

We need to respond to the mood of the people - that we must take...

But as you say, the fundamental stumbling block is the question of the future of...

But as you say, the fundamental stumbling block is the question of the future of...

You can't go to a negotiating table pointing a gun, but you've got to keep...

You can't go to a negotiating table pointing a gun, but you've got to keep...

However, the combination of civil resistance, of large-scale mass activities and strikes, with a certain...

However, the combination of civil resistance, of large-scale mass activities and strikes, with a certain...

Therefore, our fight must primarily be a political mass struggle with revolutionary goals.

Therefore, our fight must primarily be a political mass struggle with revolutionary goals.

As a result, ways out of the crisis are being intensively searched for at all...

As a result, ways out of the crisis are being intensively searched for at all...

One thing is obvious: Our policy, which is directed at making the country ungovernable, has...

One thing is obvious: Our policy, which is directed at making the country ungovernable, has...