Apartheid: Reform or Refinement?

Presented on May 22, 1987 The Reverand Colin Jones, Canon of St. George's Cathedral, Cape Town, South Africa """Reform"" in South Africa could have two meanings: substantial changes in law, official policy, and the living conditions for the 25 million Black South Africans . . . or the simple refinement of unbending laws and policies. Canon Jones, who is an advisor to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, asks, 'Why, if 'reforms' were enacted by the South African government in 1984, has there been an escalation of frustration and violence in South Africa? What is the nature of the repression which motivates the violence?"" Concerned with the future leadership of Black South African communities, Jones and the Reverend Allan Boesak established the Foundation for Peace and Justice, which assists students who are disadvantaged by South Africa's political and economic conditions with university education. At this joint meeting with the World Affairs Council, Jones will discuss the role of church leaders, youth organizations and political groups such as the African National Congress. He also will address the role of American foreign policy in influencing the Botha government and shaping the prospects for change. Canon Jones is serving as guest Pastor of Southminster Presbyterian Church in Beaverton until mid-July. "