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SPRING 1977

This issue of FOCUS covers political repression in Southern Africa, focusing on new repressive legislation in South Africa, death sentences and political trials in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe, and the ongoing detention and trial of political prisoners in South Africa and Namibia.

18 pages · 17 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and distribution information for the International Defence & Aid Fund.

Articles

17
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    New Legislation-Police Indemnity

    pp. 1–11 2 people 7 places 4 organizations

    Overview of new South African legislation including the Indemnity Bill, Civil Protection Bill, and Defence Amendment Bill.

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    More Death Sentences in Rhodesia

    pp. 2–3 28 people 16 places 10 organizations

    Report on the execution of eight African men in Salisbury and the regime's policy on death sentences.

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    Political Trials in Rhodesia

    pp. 3–4 24 people 22 places 5 organizations

    Summary of various political trials and convictions in Rhodesia.

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    Appeals in Rhodesia

    pp. 4 5 people 8 places 5 organizations

    Report on dismissed appeals against death sentences and the case of Bishop Donal Lamont.

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    Albert Sumbo Ncube

    pp. 4–5 12 people 17 places 5 organizations

    Report on the case of Albert Sumbo Ncube, accused of multiple murders and acts of sabotage.

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    Selous Scouts

    pp. 5 3 people 5 places 4 organizations

    Allegations regarding the activities of the Selous Scouts in Zimbabwe.

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    The Flight from Rhodesia

    pp. 6–7 1 people 14 places 3 organizations

    Report on the exodus of students and refugees from Rhodesia into Botswana and Mozambique.

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    New Security Measures

    pp. 7 3 people 9 places 4 organizations

    Report on new security measures in Rhodesia, including no-go zones and protected villages.

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    Deaths in Detention

    pp. 8 12 people 12 places 4 organizations

    Report on the deaths of political detainees in South African police custody.

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    Detentions

    pp. 9–10 7 people 10 places 5 organizations

    Report on ongoing detentions under the Terrorism Act and Internal Security Act in South Africa.

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    Dog Attack on Robben Island

    pp. 11 1 people 1 places 2 organizations

    Report on the treatment of political prisoners on Robben Island.

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    Political Trials in South Africa

    pp. 12–13 1 people 11 places 1 organizations

    Summary of various political trials in South Africa.

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    Passports and Bannings

    pp. 14 1 places

    Report on the refusal of passports and the issuance of banning orders in South Africa.

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    Transkei 'Citizenship'

    pp. 14 5 places 1 organizations

    Report on the implications of Transkei 'independence' for Xhosa-speaking South Africans.

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    Namibia: SWAPO Leaders' Appeal

    pp. 15 11 people 5 places 3 organizations

    Report on the appeal of SWAPO leaders sentenced to death or imprisonment in Namibia.

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    Namibia: Fears of Police Clamp-down

    pp. 15 2 people 5 places 4 organizations

    Report on police activity and intimidation in Namibia.

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    Namibia: Schools Under Apartheid

    pp. 16–17 1 people 3 places 2 organizations

    Report on student protests and the Nama teachers' strike in Namibia.

End matter

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    End Matter

    pp. 18

    Information about the International Defence & Aid Fund and subscription details.