JULY 1979 — FOCUS Archive

Front matter

front matter
Masthead

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Masthead and contents overview for the July-August 1979 issue.

Articles

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Namibia: New Stage of War

pp. 1–3 6 people 19 places 12 organizations

Report on the escalation of military presence and conflict in Namibia, including troop build-ups and cross-border attacks into Angola.
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Namibia: Arrests and Martial Law

pp. 2 6 people 6 places 3 organizations

Reports on mass arrests in Katatura, the detention of SWAPO leaders, and the strengthening of martial law in Namibia.
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Namibia: Political Trials and Stop Press

pp. 2 3 people 5 places 2 organizations

Reports on political trials in Namibia and the arrest of Mokganedi Thlabanello.
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Namibia: Walvis Bay, Mercenaries, and Ban on SWAPO

pp. 3 2 people 4 places 5 organizations

Reports on security developments in Walvis Bay, mercenary activity, and potential bans on SWAPO.
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Zimbabwe: Repression Intensifies

pp. 4 3 people 4 places 5 organizations

Analysis of the intensification of the war and repression in Zimbabwe-Rhodesia under the Muzorewa government.
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Zimbabwe: Attacks on Front Line States

pp. 4 5 people 5 places 3 organizations

Reports on cross-border attacks by the Rhodesian regime against Zambia and Mozambique.
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Zimbabwe: Death Sentences and Mercy Petitions

pp. 5 6 people 4 places 5 organizations

Report on the denial of mercy petitions for death sentences imposed by special courts martial in Zimbabwe-Rhodesia.
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Zimbabwe: New Judge and Prohibited Immigrants

pp. 5 3 people 2 places 1 organizations

Reports on the appointment of a new judge and the status of prohibited immigrants in Zimbabwe-Rhodesia.
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Zimbabwe: Political Trials

pp. 5–7 12 people 14 places 1 organizations

Reports on political trials in Zimbabwe-Rhodesia.
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Zimbabwe: South African Support

pp. 6 5 people 5 places 3 organizations

Report on the military and economic support provided by South Africa to the Zimbabwe-Rhodesia regime.
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Zimbabwe: Protected Villages and Food Shortages

pp. 6 1 people 5 places 4 organizations

Reports on assaults by troops in protected villages and the resulting food shortages.
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Zimbabwe: Arrests and Detentions

pp. 7 19 people 15 places 7 organizations

Reports on ongoing arrests, detentions, and releases of political prisoners in Zimbabwe-Rhodesia.
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Zimbabwe: More Political Trials

pp. 7 4 people 6 places 1 organizations

Reports on additional political trials in Zimbabwe-Rhodesia.
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South Africa: PAC Trialists Imprisoned

pp. 8 19 people 6 places 4 organizations

Report on the sentencing of 16 members of the Pan-Africanist Congress in the Bethal PAC trial.
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South Africa: Other Political Trials

pp. 8–10 31 people 25 places 15 organizations

Reports on various political trials, including those of Thusi and others, Vuma Makeke, Nto Mitta Maphike, Hector Ncokazi, Thami Mazwai, Lawrence Mvula, and others.
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South Africa: Legal Representation in Political Trials

pp. 10 10 people 4 places 2 organizations

Report on the legal representation of political detainees and the inadequacies of the pro deo system.
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South Africa: Disquiet over Criminal Procedure Act

pp. 11 4 people 1 places 4 organizations

Report on concerns regarding the Criminal Procedure Act of 1977 and its impact on legal representation and fair trials.
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South Africa: Detentions and Claims

pp. 11–12 16 people 7 places 3 organizations

Report on claims against the Minister of Justice for assault and wrongful arrest, and statistics on detainees.
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South Africa: Known Detainees

pp. 12 47 people 7 places

List of known detainees in South Africa as of mid-1979.
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South Africa: Political Changes

pp. 13 27 people 1 places 2 organizations

Report on the resignation of B. J. Vorster, the removal of J. T. Kruger from the Cabinet, and the announcement of a new Cabinet.
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South Africa: Miscellaneous Reports

pp. 13 5 people 7 places 1 organizations

Reports on the case of Mondy Motloung, an alleged guerilla escape, and police conduct.
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South Africa: Banishments and Bans

pp. 14 18 people 13 places 4 organizations

Reports on banishments to Qwa Qwa and Ciskei, and contraventions of banning orders.
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South Africa: Prison Labour

pp. 14 1 people 1 places 1 organizations

Report on the use of prison labour on farms in South Africa.
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South Africa: Prisoners' Education Committee

pp. 15 2 people 5 places 5 organizations

Report on the campaign to secure the right to study for all prisoners in South Africa.
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South Africa: Robben Island Prisoners

pp. 15 13 people 4 places 3 organizations

Reports on charges against Robben Island prisoners and statistics on the prison population.
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Namibia: SA Police Backing for DTA

pp. 16 4 people 4 places 5 organizations

Report on the activities of the DTA security branch and its relationship with the South African Police.
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Namibia: Identity Documents

pp. 16 3 places 2 organizations

Report on the introduction of compulsory identity documents in Namibia.
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Namibia: Cassinga Raid and Civilians Shot

pp. 16 9 places 2 organizations

Reports on the status of prisoners from the Cassinga raid and the killing of civilians by security forces.

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IDAF Information

pp. 16

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