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MAY 1976

This issue of the FOCUS bulletin covers political repression, detentions, and trials in South Africa, Namibia, and Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) during early 1976, highlighting cases of torture, forced removals, and the suppression of political movements.

11 pages · 17 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead and Contents

    pp. 1

    Masthead information and table of contents for the May 1976 issue.

Articles

17
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    Terrorism Act Detainees

    pp. 1 11 people 7 places 6 organizations

    Report on the maltreatment of detainees under the Terrorism Act in South Africa, including specific cases of death and assault.

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    Namibian Show Trial Nears Its End

    pp. 2–4 28 people 8 places 3 organizations

    Report on the trial of six SWAPO members in Swakopmund, detailing allegations of torture and the state's attempt to discredit the liberation movement.

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    Who killed Joseph Mdluli?

    pp. 3 12 people 2 places 5 organizations

    Investigation into the death of Masobiya Joseph Mdluli in detention, including the government's response and public reaction.

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    How Windhoek City Council Got Rid of a "Social Evil"

    pp. 4 2 people 2 places 1 organizations

    Report on the forced eviction of residents from Khomasdal, Windhoek, by the City Council.

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    Whites Prepare Their Laagers

    pp. 5 5 people 6 places 6 organizations

    Report on the security measures taken by white civilians and the administration in Namibia in response to the guerilla war.

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    Token Desegregation "A Farce"

    pp. 5 2 people 6 places 3 organizations

    Report on the failure of "international" hotel gradings in Namibia and the backlash from white vigilante groups.

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    Recent Political Trials

    pp. 5–6 23 people 16 places 3 organizations

    Summary of recent political trials and convictions in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe).

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    Mass Arrests of Zimbabwean Leaders

    pp. 6–7 15 people 12 places 2 organizations

    Report on the wave of arrests of ANC members and supporters by the Smith regime in Rhodesia.

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    New Controls on Africans

    pp. 7 2 people 10 places 5 organizations

    Report on the increasing restrictions on African civilians in Rhodesia, including curfews, protected villages, and new registration laws.

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    The Defiant People of Majeng

    pp. 8–9 5 people 7 places 1 organizations

    Report on the forced removal of the Majeng community and their resistance to resettlement in Vaalboschoek.

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    Current Political Trials

    pp. 9–10 22 people 7 places 6 organizations

    Report on various political trials in South Africa, including the Molokeng trial and the trial of Hamilton, Ramrock, and Weimers.

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    Black Consciousness Trial

    pp. 10 2 people 2 places 2 organizations

    Report on the trial of nine SASO/BPC members, including the judge's ruling on charges.

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    Bloem Acquitted

    pp. 10 2 people 2 places

    Report on the acquittal of Trevor Bloem on Terrorism Act charges.

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    Moss and 4 (Ex-)Students

    pp. 10–11 20 people 5 places 9 organizations

    Report on the trial of five NUSAS members charged under the Suppression of Communism Act.

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    Tshabalala Acquitted

    pp. 11 9 people 4 places 2 organizations

    Report on the acquittal of Petrus Tshabalala on Terrorism Act charges.

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    Other Trials

    pp. 11 8 people 6 places 2 organizations

    Summary of various other political trials in South Africa.

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    Baton Charge by Police

    pp. 11 2 people 2 places 3 organizations

    Report on a police attack on striking workers at the Heinemann Electric factory in Elandsfontein.

End matter

  • end matter

    About IDAF

    pp. 11

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