FOCUS Archive
Menu

Issue

JULY 1976

This issue of FOCUS covers the escalating conflict in Rhodesia, including the introduction of special emergency courts and mandatory death sentences, the Soweto uprising in South Africa, and the imposition of martial law in northern Namibia. It also details political trials, detentions, and new repressive legislation in both South Africa and Rhodesia.

15 pages · 21 articles · validated

Articles

21
  • article

    Rhodesia: Armed Forces and Guerilla Activity

    pp. 1 3 people 14 places 1 organizations

    An overview of the intensifying armed struggle in Rhodesia, the regime's military strategy, and the targeting of regime-appointed chiefs and white economic interests.

  • article

    Summary Justice: Emergency Courts Created

    pp. 2 4 people 5 places 1 organizations

    An analysis of the new 'mobile courts' established in Rhodesia to try guerilla-related offences, highlighting the erosion of legal standards and the use of the death penalty.

  • article

    Drastic Penalties for Cattle-Rustlers

    pp. 3 5 people 6 places 2 organizations

    A report on the Stock Theft Amendment Act in Rhodesia, which introduced mandatory nine-year prison sentences for cattle theft, reflecting the tense security situation in rural areas.

  • article

    New Political Trials in Rhodesia

    pp. 3–4 10 people 7 places 1 organizations

    A summary of recent political trials in Rhodesia under the Law and Order (Maintenance) Act, including sentencing of guerillas and those accused of failing to report them.

  • article

    Special Court Sentences

    pp. 4 13 people 8 places 2 organizations

    A list of death and prison sentences handed down by the new special courts in Rhodesia for guerilla-related activities.

  • article

    Appeals and ANC Harassment

    pp. 4–5 16 people 9 places 3 organizations

    A report on recent appeals against death sentences in Rhodesia and the intensified harassment of the African National Council (ANC).

  • article

    Missionaries Expelled

    pp. 5 5 people 7 places 1 organizations

    A report on the expulsion of missionaries from Rhodesia, including the Grants and the Erikssons.

  • article

    Death Sentences for SWAPO Leaders

    pp. 6–7 19 people 11 places 6 organizations

    A report on the sentencing of SWAPO leaders Aaron Muchimba and Hendrik Shikongo to death in Namibia, and the subsequent revelations of judicial irregularities.

  • article

    New Terrorism Act Trial

    pp. 7 18 people 9 places 1 organizations

    A report on the trial of ten people in Windhoek for alleged involvement in the Kalkhügel and Okatjiho murders.

  • article

    Children Shot Dead in Soweto

    pp. 8–9 47 places 5 organizations

    A detailed account of the Soweto uprising in June 1976, triggered by the compulsory use of Afrikaans in schools, and the subsequent spread of unrest.

  • article

    The Explosive Issue

    pp. 10 1 people 4 places 2 organizations

    An analysis of the background to the Soweto uprising, focusing on the compulsory use of Afrikaans in African schools.

  • article

    Statistics: Terrorism Act and Bannings

    pp. 10 2 people

    Official statistics regarding charges under the Terrorism Act and the number of banning orders in force in South Africa in 1975.

  • article

    Segregated Shows and Detentions

    pp. 10 10 people 7 places 4 organizations

    Reports on protests against segregated entertainment and the rising number of political detentions in South Africa, including Transkei.

  • article

    List of Detainees

    pp. 11 76 people

    A list of people believed to be in detention in South Africa as of mid-1976.

  • article

    Political Trials in South Africa

    pp. 12 20 people 6 places 2 organizations

    A report on various political trials in South Africa, including PAC members, ANC networks, and the trial of SASO/BPC members.

  • article

    Mdluli: Police Charged

    pp. 13 5 people 3 places 2 organizations

    A report on the charging of four security police officers with the manslaughter of Joseph Mdluli.

  • article

    Molokeng Free: Masondo and Nhlapo Convicted

    pp. 13 12 people 3 places 2 organizations

    A report on the conclusion of the trial of Joseph Molokeng and others, with some acquittals and convictions for inciting military training.

  • article

    Black Consciousness Trial

    pp. 12–14 10 people 2 places 3 organizations

    A report on the ongoing trial of nine SASO/BPC members, focusing on the defence's arguments regarding Black Consciousness.

  • article

    Heinemann Electric and Textile Unionists

    pp. 14 11 people 2 places 3 organizations

    A report on the prosecution of workers and union organisers at Heinemann Electric and textile unionists in Natal.

  • article

    New Security Powers

    pp. 14–15 1 people 3 places

    An analysis of the Internal Security Amendment Act, which grants the South African government sweeping powers of detention and suppression.

  • article

    Half Namibia Under Martial Law

    pp. 15 8 places 3 organizations

    A report on the imposition of martial law in northern Namibia, including the creation of 'security districts' and the extension of repressive regulations.