Umkhonto we Sizwe is a new, independent body, formed by Africans. It includes in its ranks South Africans of all races. It is not connected in any way with a so-called 'Committee for National Liberation' whose existence has been announced in the press. Umkhonto we Sizwe carries on the struggle for freedom and democracy by new methods, which are necessary to complement the actions of the established national liberation organisations. It fully supports the national liberation movement, and members jointly and individually, places themselves under the overall political guidance of that movement. Umkhonto we Sizwe will be at the front line of the people's defence. It will be the fighting arm of the people against the government and its policies of race oppression. It will be the striking force of the people for liberty, for rights and for their final liberation!.