OFFERS
OF HELP AND ITS REJECTION
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi's and later Inkatha's
concern was that this recognition notwithstanding, the ANC rejected Inkatha simply because
it felt threatened by it. Inkatha was not alone in this rejection. The PAC, which broke
away from the ANC, was crushed before it had time to establish the kind of political bases
which the ANC enjoyed amongst the general public. PAC leadership went into exile without
the kind of backing which the ANC had enjoyed. The difficulties of PAC leaders in exile
were therefore more keenly felt. ANC tactics abroad to discredit the PAC were very
effective and by the late 1960's the PAC was in complete disarray and ceased to be a real
political force. It, however, remained an attractive option in concept for a minority in
South Africa who shared its African emphasis and who shared the spirit of militancy which
had characterised its emergence.
 
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