South Africa
Sir,—The conclusions drawn by the “Economist” writer (March 7), that the South African Government can defy both overseas and internal black pressure and is playing clever politics for the October municipal elections, makes one wonder how much sadder and cynical he would have been if he had been writing, after the reactionary swing in their two by-elections recently. It is all reminiscent of the rise of Nazidom. The moderate blacks, whom Botha had been encouraging, not without
success, will see no nope for themselves if an ultra-conserva-tive white party gains power and will be forced to choose between two extremes. There is little doubt which way they will go. Botha’s only hope is to enlist their support against the Nationalist Right wing, and the blacks will demand concessions for their support — least of all, the vote. The issues are becoming sharply defined — Right revolt or black revolt. — Yours, etc., VERNON WILKINSON. March 7, 1988.
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