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Discusses the impact of industrial pressure on racism in South Africa. Features of strikes in South Africa that drew attention to racism in the country; Impact of these strikes on the country; Economic conditions in South Africa.

Focuses on the economic problems facing the South African government. Estimated number of white Africans who control the political and economic destinies of the country; Efforts of the government to resolve the racial discrimination in employment of Black Africans; Issues raised on the action taken by the government in turning the Transkei into an autonomous black state.

Discusses economic conditions at Transkei in South Africa which is considered to be the most advanced of the Bantustans. Factors that have aggravated economic problems of Transkei; Background on Bantustans; Attempts made by the South African government to develop the economy of Bantustans; Description of Transkei's geography and demography.

Features the economic and social condition of South Africa in 1900. Estimates on the total population; Comparison between the relation of the British and the relation of the Dutch inhabitants with the natives; Role of some European nations in the economic development of the region.

South Africa is far away, and most people in the U.S. know little of its civilization. It is off the main tourist routes and was not a theater of action in the war. The standard of living of Southern Blacks has risen substantially in the past decade as a result of their employment in war industries. Living conditions of natives in South Africa remain a disgrace to the modern world. The white South African leaders subvert every process of the law and every principle of patriotism, honor, and civilization to the stultifying task of perpetuating human injustice.

The article looks at the economic prospects of South Africa and the role of the U.S. in the country's pursuit of economic growth as of September 1, 1947. Particular focus is given to South Africa's rich mineral resources, including its gold and coal deposits and the country's hunger for specialists that can offer technical expertise in various fields. U.S. investments in South Africa are also discussed.

The article reports on the significance of gold to the economic development in South Africa. It states that the country is under total embargo by oil-exporting Arab nations like with the U.S. and the Netherlands, but, the exploration of gold and increase of prices of the Arab's black gold oil and real yellow gold offer economic activity. In addition, the country is benefited to the increase of gold prices in the world's free markets since they produce almost half gold mined in the world as well as the exploration of powder keg.

The article offers U.S. and international business news briefs relevant as of December 15, 1969. Topics include the rise in platinum prices and its impact on the economy of South Africa, Canadian-based cigarette maker Rothmans of Pall Mall's strategy for combating shoplifting, and announcements made by the treasurer of telecommunications company American Telephone & Telegraph.

The article reports on the economic progress of South Africa as of February 1962. Several factors that contributed to the strength of South African economy include the expansion of gold production, an active diamond market, the international market for wool and the thriving corn exports. The article also cites the plan of the government to increase public investments.

Gold-mining stocks are booming in Johannesburg, South Africa and London just because a three-and-a-half-pound sample of ore-proved on analysis to contain gold worth $3.60 cents. If this is a true indication of the composition of the whole underlying orebody, it means that a new and richer extension of the fabulous reef has been found. Whether or not the boom justifies itself eventually in stock exchange terms, from the point of view of current economic needs it seems to be entirely deplorable. The golden land of South Africa is one of the current victims of food shortage. In some districts famine conditions are reported with men eating grass and bark and grubbing for roots.

Focuses on the political and economic situation in South Africa. Dominance of American movies in the country; Prejudice of the American press against South Africa; Difficult task faced by the State Department's Division for African Affairs.

Presents several correspondence from readers in 'The Atlantic' periodical. Viewpoints about the South African situation; Compliments on the selection of story written by Charles C. O'Connell; Reflections of the Russian novels from the article written by Randall Jarrell.