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NOVEMBER 1977

This issue of FOCUS reports on the intensification of state repression in South Africa, including the banning of numerous Black Consciousness organizations and newspapers, the death of Steve Biko in detention, and the introduction of emergency powers in the Ciskei and BophuthaTswana. It also covers political trials and security force activities in Zimbabwe/Rhodesia and Namibia.

16 pages · 30 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead and Contents

    pp. 1

    Masthead information for the International Defence & Aid Fund and table of contents for the issue.

Articles

30
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    New Government Repression

    pp. 1 1 people 3 places 1 organizations

    Overview of the South African government's crackdown on organizations and individuals in October 1977.

  • article

    Schools Boycott

    pp. 1–2 21 places 1 organizations

    Report on the ongoing schools boycott and student protests across South Africa.

  • article

    Universities

    pp. 2 1 people 4 places 4 organizations

    Report on student unrest and protests at various universities.

  • article

    Biko Funeral

    pp. 2 1 people 2 places

    Report on police attacks during memorial services and the funeral of Steve Biko.

  • article

    Eastern Cape

    pp. 2 9 places

    Report on unrest and police actions in the Eastern Cape.

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    Emergency Powers

    pp. 2–3 3 people 8 places

    Report on the introduction of emergency powers in the Ciskei and BophuthaTswana.

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    Organisations Banned

    pp. 3–4 6 people 4 places 20 organizations

    List and description of the 19 organizations banned by the South African government on 19 October 1977.

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    Banning Orders

    pp. 4 8 people 3 places 8 organizations

    Report on the banning orders served on several white opponents of the government.

  • article

    Winnie Mandela's Visitors

    pp. 4 7 people 5 places

    Report on the legal and police harassment of Winnie Mandela and her visitors.

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    Preventive Detention

    pp. 4–5 12 people 2 places 2 organizations

    Report on the detention of prominent individuals under the Internal Security Act.

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    Other Detentions

    pp. 5 23 people 15 places 6 organizations

    Report on various individuals detained under the Terrorism Act.

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    Inquests - Detainees

    pp. 5 4 people 6 places 2 organizations

    Report on inquests into the deaths of detainees.

  • article

    Newspapers Banned

    pp. 5 2 places 4 organizations

    Report on the banning of the World and Weekend World newspapers.

  • article

    Political Trials

    pp. 6–8 62 people 28 places 10 organizations

    Report on various political trials in South Africa.

  • article

    Steve Biko

    pp. 8 3 people 6 places 6 organizations

    Report on the death of Steve Biko in detention and the subsequent international and domestic reaction.

  • article

    Solidarity with Political Prisoners

    pp. 8 2 people 1 places 3 organizations

    Report on the Day of Solidarity with South African Political Prisoners and an address by Canon L. John Collins.

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    Guardians of White Power: The Rhodesian Security Forces

    pp. 9 1 people 3 places 10 organizations

    Analysis of the Rhodesian security forces and their role in the context of settlement proposals.

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    The Rhodesian Army

    pp. 10 6 places 17 organizations

    Detailed breakdown of the various units within the Rhodesian Army and the British South Africa Police.

  • article

    Conscription and Defence Spending

    pp. 10 1 people 2 places 3 organizations

    Report on the extension of conscription to Africans and increased defence spending in Rhodesia.

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    Political Trials in Rhodesia

    pp. 11 15 people 13 places 4 organizations

    Report on death sentences and other political trials in Rhodesia.

  • article

    Appeals and Further Cases in Rhodesia

    pp. 12 15 people 8 places 4 organizations

    Report on various appeals and political cases in Rhodesia.

  • article

    Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace

    pp. 12–13 4 people 3 places 5 organizations

    Report on the arrest and prosecution of members of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Rhodesia.

  • article

    Deportations

    pp. 13 6 people 7 places 6 organizations

    Report on the deportation of various church-connected individuals from Rhodesia.

  • article

    Press Clamp-down

    pp. 13 1 people 1 places 2 organizations

    Report on new restrictions on the press in Rhodesia.

  • article

    Detentions

    pp. 13 1 people 3 places 2 organizations

    Report on the detention of ANC(Z) members in Rhodesia.

  • article

    New Legislation in Namibia

    pp. 14 5 people 7 places 5 organizations

    Report on the appointment of an Administrator General and new legislation in Namibia.

  • article

    Walvis Bay

    pp. 15 1 people 9 places 3 organizations

    Report on the South African annexation of Walvis Bay.

  • article

    Tribal Armies

    pp. 15 1 people 4 places 1 organizations

    Report on the establishment of tribal military units in Namibia.

  • article

    Political Trials in Namibia

    pp. 15 4 people 3 places 1 organizations

    Report on the trial of Victor Nkandi.

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    Torture and Assault

    pp. 16 1 people 6 places 5 organizations

    Report on the use of torture and atrocities by Rhodesian security forces, based on testimony by Dr. Selwyn Spray.

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