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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.
May 1979	The Republic of South Africa's National Security Objectives, Policy and Guidelines Description of policies that South Africa will pursue in Southern Africa, including in Zimbabwe-Rhodesia.
April 2, 1979	Telegram, Personal for Secretary—My K11 Chief Kayisa Ndiweni explains his visit to Europe, including the heated argument with Foreign Secretary Owen that transpired.
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.
July 31, 1978	Meeting, Thornhill Air Base between Smith, Fourie, Gaylard and Snell Discussion of British involvement in Rhodesian conflict resolution, whether domestic British politics is a driving force of Foreign Secretary Owen's recent ovetures.
February 27, 1978	Report, South African Department of Foreign Affairs, 'The Reverend Sithole's Visit to Europe' Description of Sithole's discussion with British Foreign Secretary Dr. Owen regarding possible arrangements in Rhodesia, including composition of potential interim government.
February 16, 1978	Report, South African Department of Foreign Affairs, 'Transit Visit of Reverand Ndabaningi Sithole' Reverand Sithole's upcoming trip to London to discuss Britain's continued support for the PF in Rhodesia.