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JULY 1977

This issue of FOCUS covers political trials, detentions, and deaths in custody in South Africa, Zimbabwe/Rhodesia, and Namibia, alongside reports on the growing militarisation of the South African state and the adoption of new Geneva Conventions.

16 pages · 12 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and table of contents for the issue.

Articles

12
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    'Pretoria Twelve': Major Trial

    pp. 1–2 16 people 19 places 5 organizations

    Report on the trial of twelve individuals charged under the Terrorism Act for their alleged involvement in an ANC underground network.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 2–3 26 people 18 places 6 organizations

    Reports on various political trials including those of Bongizipho Gwamanda, Isaac Seko, Khehla Shubane, Rita Ndzanga, and others.

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    Bannings

    pp. 4 22 people 33 places 12 organizations

    List of new banning orders and reports on the restriction of Winnie Mandela and Dr. Mamphela Ramphele.

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    Detentions

    pp. 5 2 people 6 places 1 organizations

    Report on detentions in the Transkei, escapes, and a list of known detainees.

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    Deaths in Detention

    pp. 6 23 people 11 places 4 organizations

    Reports on deaths in police custody, inquests, and the status of political prisoners.

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    Meetings Banned, Broken Up

    pp. 7 4 people 20 places 3 organizations

    Report on police suppression of political meetings and demonstrations in South Africa.

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    New Geneva Conventions

    pp. 8 5 people 6 places 4 organizations

    Report on the new protocols to the Geneva Conventions and their implications for liberation struggles in Southern Africa.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 9 29 people 15 places 6 organizations

    Reports on death sentences and political trials in Zimbabwe/Rhodesia.

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    Special Courts and Other Convictions

    pp. 10 19 people 21 places 3 organizations

    Reports on various political trials and convictions in Zimbabwe/Rhodesia.

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    Emergency Regulations and Khami Prison

    pp. 11–12 10 people 5 places 2 organizations

    Reports on new emergency regulations in Zimbabwe/Rhodesia and conditions at Khami Maximum Security Prison.

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    Namibia: Political Trials and Repression

    pp. 13–14 12 people 14 places 3 organizations

    Reports on political trials, SWAPO activities, and the execution of Filemon Nangolo in Namibia.

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    Growing Militarisation

    pp. 15–16 12 places 3 organizations

    Report on the increasing militarisation of South Africa, including defence spending, armaments, and manpower.