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The article focuses on the racial differences existing in South Africa and the protests organized in the country against Republic Festival. It reports that the festival was aimed at celebrating 20th anniversary of South Africa's independence, and mentions the boycott of festivities by black leaders. It also gives an overview of the civil unrest prevailing in the country due to weak participation of blacks in the government.

The article discusses the foreign policy of the U.S. towards black Africa and South Africa. At a meeting in Salisbury, Zimbabwe, between the representative of 36 nations, the U.S. pledged to provide 225 million dollars in aid to Zimbabwe over the next three years. As mentioned, this event has suggested a change in the policy of U.S. towards Africa and many black Africans are fearing that the U.S. will place more importance on South Africa's mineral wealth than it does on racial justice.

The article reports on the U.S.' vote in the United Nations Security Council in September 1981 against the condemnation of South Africa's massive search-and-destroy mission in Angola. It informs that the assault was aimed at guerrillas of the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO)who are fighting for the independence of Namibia. It is estimated that 4,000 South African troops had ranged over southwestern Angola for looking for the new air defense systems.

The article focuses on the challenges faced by administration of U.S. president Ronald Reagan in establishing constructive relations with South Africa. It reports the stand of former president Jimmy Carter against South Africa due to its military control over Namibia, and discusses the new plan devised by Reagan for Namibia's independence. It also gives an overview of the differences in policies of Reagan and Carter over withdrawal of Cuban troops as a pre-condition for dispute settlement.