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February 21, 1979	Memorandum, Meeting on Rhodesian Situation at the Office of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of South Africa Discussion centered around British support for Smith, Anglo-American involvement in the conflict, Cuban/Soviet involvement, and South Africa's stake in it all.
January 19, 1979	Political Action Committee, Guidelines to Formulate a Total National Strategy for Rhodesia There is not a contradiction between the proposed short term approach regarding Rhodesia and the proposed longer term approach regarding Angola, Mozambique, Rhodesia and South West Africa.
October 8, 1976	Background Papers, Kissinger Proposals at Geneva Conference An examination of the consequences of Kissinger's proposal at the Geneva Conference. An overview of South Africa's predicament when it comes to Rhodesia.
June 14, 1976	Report on Dr. Hilgard Muller’s and Brand Fourie’s Reaction to 'Yesterday's meeting,' and Accompanying Memorandum South African opinions on situation in Rhodesia as well as prospects of external involvement in the conflict
March 3, 1976	South African Government Cabinet Minutes on Rhodesia, 3 March-1 September 1976 Excerpts from discussions on the situation in Rhodesia, the possible implications that a hostile Rhodesia would pose to South African defense calculations, and the policies South Africa should pursue with regards to Rhodesia.
June 23, 1976	Conversation between Prime Minister of South Africa Balthazar Vorster and US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger Meeting of a US delegation headed by Henry Kissinger with South African officials including Prime Minister Vorster on the topic of the situation in Rhodesia, Smith's rule there, the military situation in that country, and the potential involvement of Cuba or China in the conflict.
November 4, 1974	Meeting in Pretoria between Zambian, Rhodesian and South African Representatives Zambia wishes to assist in the normalization of the political situation in Rhodesia and the promotion of genuine peace.
January 9, 1986	Letter from UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to South African President P.W. Botha Letter from Margaret Thatcher to South African State President P.W. Botha expressing her appreciation for how cooperative he has been with the Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group, and urging him to continue. Notes that a successful speech and a positive meeting with the Group will significantly alter international opinion toward South Africa and greatly reduce the likelihood of eventual economic sanctions.
December 14, 1985	Letter from UK Prime Minister Thatcher to South African President P.W. Botha Letter from Margaret Thatcher to State President P.W. Botha, noting that the Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group (designated by the Commonwealth meeting earlier that year to observe and instruct the South African government) seems agreeable and would like to travel to South Africa in January. She urges Botha to be cooperative.
November 17, 1985	Letter from UK Prime Minister Thatcher to South African President P.W. Botha Letter from Margaret Thatcher to South African State President P.W. Botha, expressing her disappointment and anxiety over South Africa's refusal to cooperate with the Commonwealth group. Encourages South Africa not to publicize their refusal, and notes quite plainly that British assistance will be lost if South Africa continues down this path.