Whoever says that sanctions will only deteriorate the situations of blacks in South Africa does not know the criminal, murderous character of genocide that represents the system of apartheid.

We believe that the world, too, can destroy apartheid, firstly by striking at the economy of South Africa.

We all belong to South Africa, and South Africa belongs to us all.

In May 1961, South Africa was to be declared a Nationalist Republic. There was a white referendum, but no African was consulted.

Apartheid was in South Africa; now it has been transferred to Palestine.

At the time of his death, Biko had a wife and three children for which he left a letter that stated in one part: “I've devoted my life to see equality for blacks, and at the same time, I've denied the needs of my family. Please understand that I take these actions, not out of selfishness or arrogance, but to preserve a South Africa worth living in for blacks and whites.