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January 21, 1980	Telegram, From Salisbury, Secextern Cape Town, Meeting with Nkomo about RSA Troops and Electoral outlook Overview of meeting with Nkomo and his concerns about the stationing of South African forces in Rhodesia, specifically Beit Bridge. An overview is then provided of the major black parties competing in the upcoming elections.
December 31, 1979	Telegram, From Salisbury, Priorite Secextern Pretoria, Funds Needed for Mawena Mawena needs extra funding to convince Karanga people that could be used against Mugabe in upcoming election. Great opportunity to act now because suspicion exists that Mugabe is responsible for the killing of Tongagara, a Karanga.
December 28, 1979	Meeting of Prime Minister Botha and Bishop Muzorewa Discuss presence of South African forces and whether this issue could potential hurt Bishop Muzorewa in the upcoming election
October 30, 1979	Telegram, Visit of Mr. Els to Salisbury Telegram recalls conversation regarding the involvement of South Africa in any pre-election campaigning and clandestine operations in Rhodesia.
October 17, 1979	Memorandum, The RSA (Republic of South Africa) Action as a Result of the Visit of Minister R.F. Botha to Britain Document outlining possibility that Britain will retake Rhodesia as a colony, and what ramifications such a move would have on South Africa and all the resources that state has invested in Rhodesia.
October 1979	SVR Guidelines for Zimbabwe-Rhodesia in the Light of the London Conference - Final Draft Republic of South Africa is determined to prevent a Marxist government from securing power in neighboring Zimbabwe-Rhodesia
October 1979	SVR Guidelines in light of London Conference Guidelines spelling out what course of action the Republic of South Africa should pursue based on the different scenario's posed regarding future Zimbabwian-Rhodesian developments.
October 1979	ZRGBS Report: Zimbabwe-Rhodesia (Z-R) Political Development Overview of political developments in Zimbabwe-Rodesia reporting hopeful optimism that a settlement can be reached in London. The structure of newly created governing bodies is announced. Additionally it states that the chances of Nkomo winning an election are slim, and that if Mugabe comes to power a clash between ZPRA and ZANLA forces is a strong possibility. If a settlement is not reached, Zimbabwe-Rhodesia will become even more heavily dependent on South Africa.
October 20, 1979	Meeting between South African Prime Minister Botha and a Zimbabwe/Rhodesian Delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Discussion of potential South African aid to Zimbabwe/Rhodesia to finance the fight against Marxists, in addition to the need by Z/R to have the sanctions currently levied against them lifted.
May 1979	Telegram from RGBS, Salisbury, to Secretary of Central Security Council, Pretoria Political guidelines which are at present valid are focused on ensuring maximum room for politicians to manoeuvre in attempts to have sanctions lifted in order to bring about recognition for Zim. Rhod.