S. Africans Advertise Their Grievances

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — People’s Initiative is the name given to a new forum for popular opposition to the policies of President Pieter W. Botha’s government.

The new column appeared for the first time this week among the classified advertisements in Johannesburg’s major newspaper, the Star. In 40 small advertisements, opponents of apartheid criticized the policy.

“We appeal for justice, equal rights, equal education, equal votes,” said Jane and Anthony Asher.

Another message, repeated by a number of different people, said: “We resent being the polecats of the world. Our land has a proud international record. We demand solutions which will return South Africa to its rightful role of respectability.”