This decision is a flagrant violation of the provisions of the WTO safeguard clause, which provide that such measures may only be implemented if imports have shown a sharp and substantial increase, which is not the case.

There Must Be Reciprocity "The South African Government cannot be expected to implement its undertakings under the relevant agreements while Swapo continues to act in flagrant violation of the provisions of these agreements, with the acquiescence - tacit or otherwise - of the Security Council," Mr. Botha wrote.