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SPRING 1977

This issue of FOCUS reports on the intensification of political repression in Southern Africa, including the publication of a new torture report in South Africa, the escalation of the war in Rhodesia, and the ongoing detention and trial of political activists across the region.

20 pages · 55 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and table of contents for Issue 10.

Articles

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    New S. African Torture Report

    pp. 1 8 people 5 places 6 organizations

    A report by the Christian Institute details widespread torture of political detainees in South Africa.

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    Casualty Figures Soar

    pp. 2 13 people 9 places 6 organizations

    Report on the rising death toll in the Rhodesian war and the regime's treatment of civilians.

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    White Lawlessness

    pp. 3–4 3 people 13 places 12 organizations

    Reports on atrocities committed by Rhodesian security forces, including the Selous Scouts, against civilians.

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    Army Morale at Low Point

    pp. 4 4 people 5 places 2 organizations

    Report on declining morale, disciplinary problems, and desertions within the Rhodesian security forces.

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    Indemnity Act

    pp. 4 1 people 1 places 1 organizations

    Report on the first case heard under the Indemnity and Compensation Act.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 5 3 people 3 places 1 organizations

    Overview of political trials, death sentences, and special courts in Rhodesia.

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    Death Sentences

    pp. 5 8 people 10 places 1 organizations

    Details of recent death sentences passed on political prisoners in Rhodesia.

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    Special Courts

    pp. 5–6 13 people 6 places

    Details of prison sentences passed by Special Courts in Rhodesia.

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    Other Convictions

    pp. 6–7 23 people 27 places 9 organizations

    Details of various political trials and convictions in Rhodesia.

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    Appeals

    pp. 7 19 people 6 places 3 organizations

    Details of appeals against death sentences and prison terms in Rhodesia.

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    Albert Sumbo Ncube

    pp. 7 4 people 4 places 3 organizations

    Report on the search for Albert Ncube and the sentencing of his relatives.

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    Botswana Citizens in Court in Rhodesia

    pp. 7 5 people 6 places 2 organizations

    Report on the abduction and trial of Botswana citizens by Rhodesian security forces.

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    Deportations and the Press

    pp. 8 6 people 6 places 6 organizations

    Report on the deportation of Bishop Donal Lamont and other journalists and academics from Rhodesia.

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    Detentions

    pp. 8 11 people 2 places 5 organizations

    Report on the detention of UANC and ANC (Zimbabwe) members in Rhodesia.

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    Deportations (continued)

    pp. 9 3 people 8 places 2 organizations

    Additional reports on deportations and barred entry of journalists and academics.

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    New Developments in Psychological Warfare

    pp. 9 1 people 13 places 2 organizations

    Report on the Rhodesian regime's psychological warfare operations in schools and operational areas.

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    Prisons

    pp. 9 9 places 1 organizations

    Report on the expansion of prison facilities in Rhodesia.

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    Women Banned

    pp. 10 1 places 1 organizations

    Report on the increase in banning orders in South Africa.

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    New Bans

    pp. 10 3 people 6 places 7 organizations

    Details of recent banning orders served on individuals in South Africa.

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    Contraventions

    pp. 10 3 people 1 places 1 organizations

    Report on individuals charged with contravening their banning orders.

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    Banishment 15 Years On

    pp. 10 1 people 5 places 1 organizations

    Report on the case of Chief Laynas Mashile, who has been banished for 15 years.

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    Stop Press: More Bannings

    pp. 10 2 people 4 places 3 organizations

    Report on new banning orders served on Dr. Mamphela Ramphele and Mxolise Mbvovo.

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    Pass Law Raids

    pp. 11 1 people 5 places 2 organizations

    Report on pass law raids and tightening of influx control in South Africa.

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    Police Kill 800

    pp. 11 1 places 1 organizations

    Report on the number of deaths in police custody and killings by police in South Africa in 1976.

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    Police Raids

    pp. 11 6 people 10 places 11 organizations

    Report on police raids on church and black organizations in South Africa.

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    Detentions

    pp. 12 2 people 2 places 2 organizations

    Report on the detention of political activists in South Africa.

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    Escapes from Detention

    pp. 12 2 people 1 places 1 organizations

    Report on the escape of two detainees from John Vorster Square.

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    Children in Solitary

    pp. 12 2 places

    Report on the detention of children in South Africa.

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    Another Detainee Dead

    pp. 13 1 people 4 places 1 organizations

    Report on the death of Aaron Khoza in police custody.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 14 1 places 1 organizations

    Overview of political trials in South Africa in 1976.

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    Hoffman, Parker and Jackson Acquitted

    pp. 14 4 people 3 places

    Report on the acquittal of three men charged under the Terrorism Act in Cape Town.

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    PAC Men Jailed

    pp. 14 3 people 2 places 1 organizations

    Report on the sentencing of three PAC members in Grahamstown.

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    Nkosi and Mothlanthe

    pp. 14 3 people 4 places 2 organizations

    Report on the sentencing of Stanley Nkosi and Petrus Mothlanthe for ANC-related activities.

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    Two ANC Men Jailed

    pp. 14 2 people 3 places 2 organizations

    Report on the sentencing of Jan Malatji and Kerwin Zwane for ANC-related activities.

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    Mrs Mbala

    pp. 14 1 people 2 places 1 organizations

    Report on the sentencing of Edith Mbala for ANC-related activities.

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    Ten ANC Men (Natal)

    pp. 14 1 people 1 places 1 organizations

    Report on the trial of ten men in Pietermaritzburg for ANC-related activities.

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    Political Trials (contd.)

    pp. 15 13 people 3 places 2 organizations

    Continued report on the trial of ten men in Pietermaritzburg.

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    Transkei Case

    pp. 15 8 people 2 places 3 organizations

    Report on the trial of five men in the Transkei Supreme Court.

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    Steve Biko

    pp. 15 1 people 1 organizations

    Report on the trial of Steve Biko for defeating the ends of justice.

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    Ndebele and Others

    pp. 15–16 5 people 5 places 2 organizations

    Report on the trial of four people in Randburg for ANC-related activities.

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    Gqabi and Others

    pp. 16 11 people 1 places

    Report on the trial of eleven people in Pretoria for Terrorism Act offences.

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    Manasse Schole

    pp. 16 1 people 2 places

    Report on the trial of Manasse Schole for illegal border crossing.

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    Public Gatherings

    pp. 16 1 places

    Report on the extension of the ban on public gatherings in South Africa.

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    "Heroes' Week" Arrests

    pp. 16 1 people 4 places 5 organizations

    Report on arrests following "Heroes' Week" commemorations in Soweto.

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    Rent Protest

    pp. 16 1 places 1 organizations

    Report on police response to a rent protest in Soweto.

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    Sabotage

    pp. 16 12 people 7 places

    Report on sabotage convictions arising from the 1976 disturbances.

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    Robben Island

    pp. 16 15 people 2 places 3 organizations

    Report on trials and conditions on Robben Island.

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    Death After Interrogation

    pp. 17 7 people 2 places 2 organizations

    Report on the death of Josef Andreas in police custody in Namibia.

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    Students Given Electric Shocks

    pp. 17 4 people 1 places 5 organizations

    Report on the torture of students at the Augustineum Training College in Namibia.

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    SWAPO Leaders Freed

    pp. 18 6 people 4 places 2 organizations

    Report on the release of four SWAPO members after their death sentences were set aside.

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    Authorities Unconcerned

    pp. 18 2 people 11 places 3 organizations

    Report on the prevalence of torture in Namibia as documented by Father Heinz Hunke.

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    Terrorism Act Trials

    pp. 18 2 people 2 places 1 organizations

    Report on the trial of Benjamin Chrispus Vulenga in Namibia.

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    SA Troops Stay in Namibia

    pp. 19 5 people 6 places 4 organizations

    Report on the continued presence of South African troops in Namibia and psychological warfare operations.

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    IDAF Annual Conference

    pp. 20 5 people 2 places 3 organizations

    Report on the 1977 IDAF Annual Conference held in Geneva.

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    Johannesburg Fort

    pp. 20 5 people 1 places 1 organizations

    Report on the application of awaiting trial prisoners in Johannesburg Fort for better conditions.

End matter

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    End Matter

    pp. 20

    Colophon and subscription information.