The document compiles statements by Desmond Tutu from September 1979 to January 1985 about foreign investment in South Africa and summarizes their message. The document quotes Tutu saying the Sullivan Principles and other such "codes of conduct" are unacceptable because they do not address the fundamental issue of ending apartheid. Companies' presence in South Africa inevitably props up the apartheid system. Since the companies are invested in South Africa, they must use their influence to bring about fundamental change; if such pressure has not brought about concrete results within two years, the presence of foreign investors in South Africa can in no way be justified. Divestment and similar...
The document compiles statements by Desmond Tutu from September 1979 to January 1985 about foreign investment in South Africa and summarizes their message. The document quotes Tutu saying the Sullivan Principles and other such "codes of conduct" are unacceptable because they do not address the fundamental issue of ending apartheid. Companies' presence in South Africa inevitably props up the apartheid system. Since the companies are invested in South Africa, they must use their influence to bring about fundamental change; if such pressure has not brought about concrete results within two years, the presence of foreign investors in South Africa can in no way be justified. Divestment and similar international pressure is the only remaining peaceful means of forcing change to end apartheid.
