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SEPTEMBER 1976

This issue of FOCUS reports on the widespread political unrest and state repression in South Africa, including the Soweto uprisings, mass detentions, and political trials. It also covers the massacre of Zimbabwean refugees in Mozambique by Rhodesian forces, the bombing of villages, and the ongoing political trials in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe and Namibia.

15 pages · 14 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead and Contents

    pp. 1

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

Articles

14
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    African Townships Aflame

    pp. 1–2 9 people 38 places 7 organizations

    Overview of the massive political disturbances and state repression in South African townships during July and August 1976.

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    Detention Without Trial

    pp. 2 9 people 10 places 7 organizations

    Details on the various categories of detention and the prohibition of gatherings in South Africa.

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    Repression in Ovamboland

    pp. 3 20 people 14 places 4 organizations

    Reports on the arrest of Anglican clergy and ongoing military repression in Ovamboland, Namibia.

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    SWAPO Leaders to Appeal

    pp. 4 24 people 7 places 6 organizations

    Report on the granting of leave to appeal for SWAPO members sentenced to death and the ongoing Terrorism Act trials.

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    Current Political Trials

    pp. 5–6 17 people 14 places 8 organizations

    Reports on various political trials in South Africa, including ANC and SASO/BPC members.

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    Other Political Trials

    pp. 6–7 34 people 19 places 10 organizations

    Reports on the trials of David and Susan Rabkin, Jeremy Cronin, Vincent Selanto, Sotomela Ndukwana, and the NUSAS trial.

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    Political Prisoners and Detainees

    pp. 7 13 people 11 places 3 organizations

    Statistics on political prisoners, the trial of policemen for the death of Joseph Mdluli, the detention of children, and the death of Mapetla Mohapi in custody.

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    Known Detainees

    pp. 8–9

    Lists of known detainees in South Africa between June and August 1976.

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    Refugees Massacred by Smith's Troops

    pp. 10–11 4 people 11 places 5 organizations

    Report on the massacre of Zimbabwean refugees at Nhazonia camp in Mozambique by Rhodesian security forces.

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    Villages Bombed and Missions Under Attack

    pp. 11–13 8 people 13 places 3 organizations

    Reports on the indiscriminate bombing of villages and the harassment of missions in Rhodesia.

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    Schoolchildren Arrested, Protected Villages, and Batswana Citizens Attacked

    pp. 13–14 6 people 21 places 4 organizations

    Reports on the arrest of schoolchildren protesting conscription, the establishment of protected villages, and border violations involving Botswana.

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    The 'Pink Panther' Trial

    pp. 14–15 13 people 9 places 3 organizations

    Report on the trial of eight former ANC officials for urban sabotage in Salisbury.

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    Trials in Special Courts

    pp. 15–16 46 people 24 places 4 organizations

    Reports on various trials in Rhodesian Special Courts, including convictions for failing to report guerillas and possession of arms of war.

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    Appeals and the Cost of Maintaining White Supremacy

    pp. 16 13 people 12 places 6 organizations

    Reports on appeal court decisions and the financial cost of security measures in Rhodesia.