He may clothe it in different words, but in essence it is the same speech. Those of us who are in the freedom struggle in this country have really only one gospel. We may possibly shade it in different ways, but it is a gospel of democracy and freedom. If we are true to South Africa that must be our vision, a vision of South Africa as a fully democratic country. I emphasize the words are still, because I do believe firmly that it is not a state that can be perpetuated.
Apartheid rule is the antithesis of democracy.
A Deceitful Concept Sometimes very nice and pretty phrases are used to justify this diversion from the democratic road. For its heritage, Western civilization is really indebted to very many sources, both ancient and modern . Even in determining the laws that govern us and our development, there is no attempt to consult those who are affected. There is no contact between the governor and the governed at the present moment. The essence of development along your own lines is that you must have the right to develop, and the right to determine how to develop.