Computerizing apartheid: export of computer hardware to South Africa

Abstract

In this publication, information is given about the dependence of South Africa on collaboration with the outside world in the field of computers, especially for military purposes. An overview is given of the ties between different countries and South Africa in this field, and sanctions measures taken by these countries (i.e. the European Community, Switzerland, the Commonwealth, USA, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Israel and the Nordic countries). Finally, attention is given to the ties of the various western computer firms with South Africa