Statement on the Violence in South Africa

We condemn the violence that took place in calls on all South African parties to reject viothe streets of Johannesburg and elsewhere in lence and intimidation and to work towards a South Africa in recent days. The United States peaceful transition to a nonracial democracy.

Those who are responsible for brutal acts of terror must not be allowed to impede South Africa's historic transformation. We urge an aggressive investigation into these violent actions so that the culprits can be brought to justice.