Over the last 30 years Government agents have killed and maimed many anti-apartheid leaders.

But the the congress' tone was notably gentler than that of anti-apartheid leaders on Thursday.

The anti-apartheid leader was to meet with the fund's board.

But some anti-apartheid leaders said the police action only stiffens resistance.

The meeting raised expectations that the imprisoned anti-apartheid leader may be released early next year.

I am well aware that most anti-apartheid leaders are not Communists.

The anti-apartheid leader may have his own objections to continuing police surveillance after more than 27 years in Government custody.

The eight men met with other anti-apartheid leaders for more than three hours behind closed doors at a community center in Soweto.

One anti-apartheid leader called the move among the most significant steps yet toward ending South Africa's international sports' isolation.

Black churches across the country have been praising the anti-apartheid leader and praying for him since that day.