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WINTER 1977

This issue of FOCUS reports on the escalating Rhodesian military aggression against neighboring states, the ongoing political repression and detention of activists in South Africa, the student protests against Bantu Education in Namibia, and the wave of political trials and bannings across the region.

18 pages · 34 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead and Contents

    pp. 1

    Masthead information, publication details, and a summary of the issue's contents.

Articles

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    Smith Regime Attacks Front-Line States

    pp. 1–2 3 people 9 places 6 organizations

    A report on Rhodesian military incursions into Mozambique and Botswana, detailing the escalation of border conflicts and the Smith regime's aggressive military strategy.

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    Mozambique: Border Violations

    pp. 2–3 32 places 6 organizations

    A detailed chronological account of Rhodesian military attacks on Mozambican territory between October and December 1976.

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    Botswana: Border Violations

    pp. 3 9 people 9 places 6 organizations

    A report on Rhodesian military incursions into Botswana, including abductions, bombings, and the Botswana government's response.

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    South Africa: Hundreds Detained Without Trial

    pp. 4 10 people 14 places 6 organizations

    A report on the mass detention of students, teachers, and activists in South Africa, including details on prison conditions and the release of some detainees.

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    Alarm Over Detainee Deaths

    pp. 5 18 people 15 places 5 organizations

    A report on the increasing number of deaths of political detainees in South African custody, including details on specific cases and the official responses.

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    Mdluli Death - Four Acquitted

    pp. 5 9 people 2 places 4 organizations

    A report on the trial and acquittal of four security police officers charged with the culpable homicide of Joseph Mdluli.

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    Political Trials: SASO and BPC Convictions

    pp. 6 12 people 6 places 5 organizations

    A report on the conviction and sentencing of nine members of SASO and the BPC in a major Terrorism Act trial.

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    Political Trials: Ten ANC Men

    pp. 6–7 17 people 7 places 5 organizations

    A report on the trial of ten men from Natal accused of recruiting for military training with the ANC.

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    Political Trials: Holiday Convicted

    pp. 7 5 people 4 places 5 organizations

    A report on the trial and conviction of journalist Anthony Holiday under the Terrorism Act.

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    Political Trials: Moss and Others Acquitted

    pp. 7–8 5 people 3 organizations

    A report on the acquittal of five white NUSAS associates charged with conspiring to promote the policies of banned organizations.

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    Political Trials: Henry Mothibi

    pp. 8 3 people 5 places 1 organizations

    A report on the conviction and sentencing of Henry Mothibi for furthering the aims of communism.

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    Political Trials: Zotwana and Two Others

    pp. 8 7 people 3 places 1 organizations

    A report on the trial and sentencing of three men from Grahamstown for distributing pamphlets.

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    Political Trials: Esther Maleka and David Thathe

    pp. 8 4 people 2 places 1 organizations

    A report on the sentencing of Esther Maleka and David Thathe for recruiting for the ANC.

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    Political Trials: Ndebele and Others

    pp. 8 7 people 9 places 2 organizations

    A report on the trial of four professional people charged with ANC membership and activities.

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    Political Trials: Transkei Case

    pp. 8 7 people 4 places 2 organizations

    A report on the trial of five Africans in Umtata charged under the Suppression of Communism Act.

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    Political Trials: Kevin Martin

    pp. 8 1 people 1 places 1 organizations

    A report on the detention and trial of Kevin Martin for acting as a courier for the SA Communist Party.

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    Known Detainees

    pp. 9 43 people 21 places 11 organizations

    A list of known political detainees in South Africa, including dates of arrest, places of detention, and biographical details.

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    Known Detainees (Continued)

    pp. 10 36 people 20 places 21 organizations

    A continuation of the list of known political detainees in South Africa.

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    Political Trials: Mrs Mbula

    pp. 11 1 people 1 organizations

    A report on the trial of Mrs. Thenjiwa Edith Mbula for ANC activities.

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    Political Trials: Maholobela

    pp. 11 1 people 2 places 2 organizations

    A report on the trial of Zacharia Maholobela for distributing ANC pamphlets.

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    Political Trials: Hoffman, Parker, Jackson

    pp. 11 3 people 2 places 3 organizations

    A report on the trial of three men in Cape Town charged under the Terrorism Act for distributing a strike leaflet.

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    4000 In Court After Disturbances

    pp. 11 7 places 1 organizations

    A report on the mass trials of thousands of people following the 1976 disturbances in South Africa, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of arrests and the high acquittal rate.

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    Mamelodi

    pp. 11–12 3 people 2 places 1 organizations

    A report on the trial of 48 men and boys from Mamelodi for public violence.

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    Mamelodi Convictions

    pp. 12 17 people

    A list of those convicted in the Mamelodi trial.

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    Sabotage

    pp. 12 30 people 13 places 8 organizations

    A report on the sentencing of over 30 men for sabotage, primarily involving arson of state institutions.

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    29 New Bannings

    pp. 13 33 people 10 places 28 organizations

    A report on the imposition of 29 new banning orders in November 1976, primarily targeting trade unionists and university students.

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    Namibia: Rising Anger at Bantu Education

    pp. 14 8 people 12 places 12 organizations

    A report on student protests and boycotts in Namibia against the extension of Bantu Education.

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    Apartheid Army for Namibia

    pp. 14–15 3 people 7 places 3 organizations

    A report on the recruitment of Namibians into tribal-based military units under South African control.

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    Death Sentence & Three Gaoled

    pp. 15 12 people 8 places

    A report on the sentencing of several Namibians for murder and other offences under the Terrorism Act.

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    Muchimba & Shikongo

    pp. 15 6 people 3 places 1 organizations

    A report on the appeal of four SWAPO members convicted under the Terrorism Act.

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    Massive Protest at Starvation Wages

    pp. 16 1 people 5 places 6 organizations

    A report on the strike of bus workers in Salisbury and the broader wave of protests against low wages and rising prices in Rhodesia.

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    Political Trials: Special Courts

    pp. 16–18 33 people 21 places 2 organizations

    A report on the political trials in Rhodesia, including death sentences and long prison terms for guerilla-related activities.

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    Appeals

    pp. 18 18 people 8 places 1 organizations

    A report on the outcomes of appeals against death sentences and prison terms for political offences in Rhodesia.

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    Priests to Appear in Court

    pp. 18 3 people 7 places 2 organizations

    A report on the detention and trial of Roman Catholic priests in Rhodesia.

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