Acceptable song

Mrs. Suzman wondered why the Government got so upset when students sang "We Shall Overcome", a Negro spiritual.

'it's an accepted student song." she said.

"Nonsense." shouted Government members.

"They sang it at Harris's funeral " said one.

They will sing it at your funeral, too." said another.

"Yes, they will." said Mrs. Suzman. "So what!"

Mr George Oliver of Kensington kept careful note of all the Government members who had laughs on their faces. He said the MP for Harri-smith, Mr. J. J. Rall, and the MP for [unclear: Stiliontein,] Mr. [unclear: Roeks] Rossouw, laughed their heads off when Sir De Villier Graaff spoke about the pregnant woman who was beaten.

When Mr. Rall noticed that Mr. Oliver was looking at him, he "straightened his face", said Mr. Oliver.

"But the honourable member for [unclear: Stifontein] still thinks it is a great big joke."