Issue
MAY 1978
This issue of FOCUS covers the ongoing conflict in Zimbabwe following the 'internal settlement', political trials and detentions in South Africa, the assassination of Chief Clemens Kapuuo in Namibia, and new repressive legislation in South Africa including the National Welfare Bill and the Fund Raising Bill.
Front matter
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Masthead
Masthead and table of contents for Issue 16.
Articles
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Zimbabwe: The War Continues
An analysis of the 'internal settlement' in Rhodesia and its failure to end the war, alongside reports on the transitional government's security measures.
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Zimbabwe: Political Trials
A summary of recent political trials in Rhodesia, including cases involving guerilla activities and the Official Secrets Act.
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Zimbabwe: Some Detainees Released
A report on the release of detainees in Rhodesia following the internal settlement agreement.
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Zimbabwe: War Council Changes
A report on the restructuring of the Rhodesian War Council to exclude black ministers.
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Zimbabwe: New War Zone
The declaration of a new operational area, Operation Grapple, in the Rhodesian midlands.
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Zimbabwe: Troop Morale
Reports on desertion within the Rhodesian security forces.
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Namibia: Arrests Follow Assassination
Reports on the assassination of Chief Clemens Kapuuo and subsequent arrests of SWAPO members.
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Namibia: Unemployment Fuels Clashes
An analysis of the socio-economic factors, particularly unemployment, contributing to the violence in Katutura.
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Namibia: 'To Strike is a Crime'
A report on the wage gap between white and Coloured teachers in Namibia and the legal status of strikes.
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Namibia: Political Trials
Reports on the trial of Peter Manning and the appeal of Pastor Naboth Imene.
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South Africa: Political Trials
A summary of various political trials in South Africa, including the Pretoria 12 trial and the trial of Solomon Mahlangu.
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South Africa: Other Trials
Reports on various other political trials in South Africa, including those of Charlimagne, Sobandla, Madondo, and the PAC trial in Bethal.
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South Africa: Duma and Ramudzuli
Report on the trial of Enoch Duma and Aitken Ramudzuli.
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South Africa: Mbali, Mayedwa and Simon
Report on the trials of Gladwell Mbali, Joseph Mayedwa, and Siyetha Simon.
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South Africa: Ragatsi and Nkosi
Report on the trial of Solomon Mosutwa Ragatsi and Victor Ronnie Nkosi.
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South Africa: Jenkin & Lee
Report on the trial of Tim Jenkin and Steven Lee.
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South Africa: Vinqi and Two Others
Report on the trial of Mojalefa Romeo Vinqi and two unnamed youths.
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South Africa: Pantshwa and Others
Report on the trial of eight Guguletu pupils.
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South Africa: SASO Appeal Refused
Report on the refusal of leave to appeal for the SASO trial convicts.
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South Africa: Gwala Appeal Allowed
Report on the granting of leave to appeal for Themba Harry Gwala and others.
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South Africa: Prisoners - Privileges Threatened
A report on the Prisons Amendment Bill and the withdrawal of study privileges for political prisoners.
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South Africa: New Prison
Report on the proposed relocation of the Robben Island prison.
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South Africa: Kader Hassim
Report on the striking off of Kader Hassim from the roll of attorneys.
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South Africa: 100 000 in Jail
Statistics on the average daily prison population in South Africa in 1977.
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South Africa: Soles of Feet Burnt Off
Report on the death of a 16-year-old detainee in Mdantsane.
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South Africa: Haffejee - Mysterious Injuries
Report on the inquest into the death of Dr. Hoosen Haffejee.
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South Africa: Prisoners' Appeal
Report on the appeal by Robben Island prisoners for access to legal advice.
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South Africa: Detentions - New Measures
A report on new measures for visiting detainees and reports of detentions in Venda and Durban.
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South Africa: Swaziland
Report on alleged kidnappings by South African police in Swaziland.
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South Africa: Cape Town
Report on the arrest of six persons associated with universities in the Western Cape.
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South Africa: Internal Security Act
Report on the release of several detainees held under the Internal Security Act.
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South Africa: Mxolisi Mvovo
Report on the transfer of Mxolisi Mvovo to hospital.
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South Africa: Transvaal
Report on detentions in the Transvaal.
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South Africa: Assaults
Report on a court application regarding the assault of a young detainee in Cape Town.
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South Africa: Stop Press
Report on the re-detention of Elias Masinga.
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South Africa: Pass Law Arrests
Statistics on pass law arrests in 1977.
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South Africa: Curfew Cases
Statistics on prosecutions under curfew regulations.
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South Africa: Banned for Fourth Time
Report on the renewal of banning orders for Mary Moodley and Joseph Morolong.
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South Africa: New Bans
Report on new banning orders issued to several individuals.
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South Africa: Banishment Orders
Report on the banishment of Anderson Joyi and Chief Bangilizwe Joyi.
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South Africa: Contraventions
Report on the conviction of David Gasa for breaking his banning order.
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South Africa: Mattera and Others
Report on the trial of Donald Mattera and the withdrawal of charges against Theo Kotze and Brian Brown.
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South Africa: Passports
Report on passport refusals and withdrawals in 1977.
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South Africa: Claims Against Police
Report on legal actions against the police for damages by detainees.
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South Africa: Ban on Meetings Extended
Report on the extension of the ban on public meetings.
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South Africa: Police Shootings
Report on police shootings in Soweto, New Brighton, and Middelburg.
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South Africa: Army in Soweto
Report on the use of the army in police operations in Soweto.
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South Africa: Control of Relief Work
Report on new legislation controlling social and religious relief work.
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South Africa: Financing Apartheid
Report on the 1978-9 South African budget and government spending on apartheid institutions.
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