South. Africa

Press, 11 September 1987, Page 12

South. Africa

Sir,—An African National Congress memorandum distributed to its supporters both in South Africa and world-wide has revealed its true colours. It is confirming that "the S.A. Communist Party is, and always will be, a close ally of the A.N.C.” and that it is “committed to a violent and revolutionary overthrow of the S.A. regime.” This is proven by its actions and Winnie Mandela’s words concerning necklaces, an unmerciful, torturous death. The thing that should concern any self-respecting New Zealander is that the Lange Government welcomed Oliver Tambo, the leader of the A.N.C., with open arms. To add insult to injury our taxpayers’ money subsidised his visit and that puts a touch of suspicion on our present Government. How far would it be willing to go toward supporting the A.N.C. if it came to the crunch? That is the real concern. — Yours, etc., V. J. KITCHEN. September 5, 1987.

Sir,—Mussolini coined the word “fascism” in 1919. Its worst principles were consolidated by Hitler to cause World War II with its 60,000,000 casualties. Fascism is the totalitarian domination of political, intellectual and material areas by and for the State and is the antithesis of democracy. A “Press” report on August 4 reads: “South African-backed rebels massacred 380, including children and old people, at Homoine, Mozambique." August 22: “On February 14, 1984, South African soldiers bulldozed the prosperous black township of Mogafa into wasteland.” Word limitation alone prevents further numerous quotes. Enamoured pro-South African • correspondents should hasten there to live under circumstances imposed on the disen-.1 franchised black majority. The ■ least they can do is explain why they feel compelled to condemn those who would fight for the <

very conditions such correspondents take so airily for granted as their inalienable rights. “Those who would deny freedom for others,” wrote Lincoln, “deserve it not for themselves.” — Yours, etc.,

ARTHUR MAY. September 9,1987.