South Africa and Nuclear Proliferation

The provided text appears to be a collection of documents, memos, and notes related to South Africa's nuclear proliferation and its potential accession to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The documents discuss President de Klerk's efforts to combat South Africa's international isolation, roll back sanctions, and gain access to nuclear technology and commerce. It is mentioned that South Africa faces potential expulsion from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and that de Klerk wants to remove this source of international criticism. The text also suggests that South Africa's decision to accede to the NPT could involve options such as terminating its nuclear weapons program, declaring itself a nuclear weapons state, or maintaining a covert nuclear weapons program. Additionally, it highlights the importance of constitutional negotiations and the need for a resolution on the nuclear question before implementing a new constitution.