Quote by Harry Oppenheimer

It must not be forgotten in fairness to the National Government that apartheid is not just a policy of oppression but an attempt - in my opinion an attempt doomed to failure - to find an alternative to a policy of racial integration which is fair to both white and black.


It must not be forgotten in fairness to the National Governm

Summary

This quote acknowledges that apartheid, despite being seen as a policy of oppression, was also an attempt by the National Government to find a different approach to racial integration that would be fair to both white and black individuals. The speaker believes that this attempt is ultimately destined for failure. This explanation highlights the complexity of apartheid, recognizing both its oppressive nature and the underlying intentions behind it, but also expressing skepticism about its effectiveness in achieving equality and harmony.

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Failure
By Harry Oppenheimer
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