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JANUARY 1976

This issue of FOCUS covers political repression in Southern Africa, focusing on forced removals in Namibia, the ongoing Black Consciousness trial in South Africa, various Terrorism Act trials, and the escalation of political trials and state brutality in Rhodesia.

12 pages · 12 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and table of contents for the January 1976 issue.

Articles

12
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    Namibia-Angola Border Zone Cleared

    pp. 1 2 people 10 places 6 organizations

    Report on the forced removal of civilians from the northern Namibian border zone to create a cordon sanitaire.

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    Namibia: Detentions Continue

    pp. 2 17 people 6 places 6 organizations

    Report on ongoing detentions and harassment of activists in Namibia.

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    Namibia: "Terrorism" Trial Starts in Windhoek

    pp. 2 10 people 7 places 3 organizations

    Report on the trial of six people accused under the Terrorism Act following the assassination of Chief Filemon Elifas.

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    Namibia: Church Workers Expelled

    pp. 2 4 people 4 places 3 organizations

    Report on the expulsion of church workers from Namibia by the South African regime.

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    Black Consciousness Trial Drags On...

    pp. 3–5 43 people 12 places 9 organizations

    Detailed report on the ongoing trial of Black Consciousness movement members in South Africa.

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    Terrorism Act Trials: Suttner

    pp. 6–7 8 people 4 places 3 organizations

    Report on the trial and sentencing of Raymond Suttner for contravening the Suppression of Communism Act.

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    Terrorism Act Trials: Breytenbach

    pp. 7–8 22 people 3 places 9 organizations

    Report on the trial and sentencing of Breyten Breytenbach for his involvement in the Atlas/Okhela organization.

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    Terrorism Act Trials: Eric Molobi

    pp. 8 7 people 4 places 4 organizations

    Report on the trial and sentencing of Eric Molobi for his activities in the Black Allied Workers Union and distribution of subversive pamphlets.

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    Police Swoop in Natal: More Detained

    pp. 9 24 people 11 places 8 organizations

    Report on recent detentions in Natal and other parts of South Africa.

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    Current Political Trials

    pp. 9 18 people 7 places 11 organizations

    Report on various ongoing political trials in South Africa.

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    Rhodesia: Torture and Brutality to go Unchecked

    pp. 10 7 people 6 places 6 organizations

    Report on the Indemnity and Compensation Act in Rhodesia and its impact on civil proceedings against security forces.

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    Many Political Trials in Rhodesia

    pp. 11–12 69 people 27 places 17 organizations

    Summary of political trials in Rhodesia from July to December 1975.

End matter

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    About IDAF

    pp. 12

    Information about the International Defence & Aid Fund for Southern Africa and its objectives.