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NOVEMBER 1979

This issue of FOCUS covers political repression in Southern Africa, focusing on torture and political trials in Rhodesia, the militarization of Namibia, and the banning and detention of activists in South Africa.

15 pages · 54 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and table of contents for the issue.

Articles

54
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    Rhodesia: Evidence of Torture

    pp. 1 8 people 5 places 2 organizations

    Report on the use of torture by security forces in Rhodesia against political suspects, including teenagers.

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    Prisons Declared Martial Law Areas

    pp. 2 1 people 4 places 3 organizations

    Report on the declaration of all prisons in Zimbabwe Rhodesia as martial law areas to accommodate the influx of detainees.

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    Death Sentences

    pp. 2 14 people 7 places 3 organizations

    Update on death sentences passed on political prisoners in Rhodesia.

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    Release Programme

    pp. 2 1 people 3 organizations

    Critique of the Rhodesian regime's amnesty programme for political prisoners.

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    Red Cross Refused

    pp. 2 1 places 2 organizations

    Report on the refusal of the Rhodesian regime to allow the International Committee of the Red Cross access to political prisoners.

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    Women Prisoners

    pp. 2 4 places 1 organizations

    Information on women political prisoners in Rhodesia.

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    Extracts from the Petitions of Benchard and Leavit Katumba, Bibo Chitsedza and Duster Katanha

    pp. 3–4 13 people 15 places 1 organizations

    Personal accounts of torture and forced confessions from political prisoners in Rhodesia.

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    Torture Chambers Alleged

    pp. 4 2 people 4 places 3 organizations

    Allegations of torture chambers in Selukwe and reports of solitary confinement in Salisbury.

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    Police Powers Increased

    pp. 5 2 organizations

    Report on increased police powers in Rhodesia and the banning of ZAPU rallies.

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    Other Political Trials

    pp. 5 13 people 8 places

    Summary of recent political trials in Rhodesia.

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    Other News

    pp. 5 1 people 5 places 5 organizations

    Brief reports on refugees, land purchases, and war casualties in Rhodesia.

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    Namibia: SWA Defence Force

    pp. 6 4 people 10 places 6 organizations

    Report on the creation of the SWA Defence Force and the militarization of Namibia.

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    Court Challenge to Administrator General

    pp. 7 3 people 3 places 2 organizations

    Report on a legal challenge to the detention of SWAPO supporters under Proclamation AG 26.

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    Legal Action Over Missing Husbands

    pp. 7 9 people 9 places 3 organizations

    Report on legal action regarding the disappearance of three men in Ovamboland.

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    AG 26 Detainees

    pp. 7 12 people 3 places 4 organizations

    Update on SWAPO detainees held under Proclamation AG 26.

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    SWAPO Supporters Extradited

    pp. 7 3 people 4 places 1 organizations

    Report on the arrest and deportation of SWAPO supporters by BophuthaTswana security forces.

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    Bannings - New Forms of Restriction

    pp. 8 4 people 11 places 2 organizations

    Report on new methods of restricting political opponents in South Africa, including forced resettlement and banning orders.

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    Bantustans Get Power to Ban

    pp. 8

    Report on the South African government granting bantustans the power to ban and banish people.

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    Renewals

    pp. 8–9 4 people 8 places 4 organizations

    Report on the renewal of banning orders for several activists.

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    Banned Woman Dies

    pp. 9 5 people 3 places 8 organizations

    Report on the death of Mary Moodley, who had been under banning orders for 16 years.

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    Banished Man Flees

    pp. 9 1 people 5 places 1 organizations

    Report on the flight of Isaac Moroe to Lesotho.

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    Contraventions

    pp. 9 2 people 4 places 1 organizations

    Report on the prosecution of banned persons for contravening their banning orders.

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    Bans Lifted

    pp. 9 4 people 1 places 2 organizations

    Report on the lifting of banning orders for several trade unionists.

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    Application Refused

    pp. 9 1 people 4 places

    Report on the refusal to relax a banning order for Delisa Chiliza.

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    Passport Refused

    pp. 9 2 people 5 places 3 organizations

    Report on the refusal of a passport to Dr. C.F. Beyers Naude.

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    Banned Man Writes Open Letter

    pp. 9 8 people 1 places

    Extracts from an open letter by Don Matera describing the effects of being banned.

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    Political Trials - New Threats to Legal Defence

    pp. 10 3 people 2 places 7 organizations

    Report on government attacks on the South African Council of Churches and legal defence funding.

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    Shun Chetty Flees

    pp. 10 5 people 3 places 2 organizations

    Report on the flight of lawyer Shun Chetty from South Africa.

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    Convictions

    pp. 10 8 people 10 places 3 organizations

    Report on recent political convictions in South Africa.

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    Continuing Trials: Pietermaritzburg 12

    pp. 10–11 13 people 13 places 2 organizations

    Report on the trial of 12 alleged ANC guerillas in Pietermaritzburg.

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    Chief Dalindyebo

    pp. 11–12 9 people 6 places 2 organizations

    Report on the trial of Paramount Chief Sabata Dalindyebo in Transkei.

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    Bhekithiza Nqubelani

    pp. 12 1 people 1 places 1 organizations

    Report on the trial of Bhekithiza Nqubelani for Terrorism Act charges.

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    Ngobese and Others

    pp. 12 4 people 1 places

    Report on the trial of Sithembiso Ernest Ngobese and others for Terrorism Act charges.

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    Mathabe and Others

    pp. 12 5 people 3 places 1 organizations

    Report on the trial of four Soweto Students' League members.

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    Sithole and Others

    pp. 12 4 people 2 places

    Report on the trial of seven young men in Durban for Terrorism Act charges.

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    Bentley and Mzinyathi

    pp. 12 2 people 4 places

    Report on the trial of Bingo Mbonjeni Bentley and Archibald Monty Mzinyathi.

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    Babini Pikashe

    pp. 12 2 people 2 places 1 organizations

    Report on the trial of Babini Pikashe in Transkei.

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    M.J. Magudulela

    pp. 12 1 people 2 places 1 organizations

    Report on the trial of Madala Magudulela for Terrorism Act charges.

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    Mkhwanazi and Others

    pp. 12 6 people 2 places 1 organizations

    Report on the trial of Thami Mkhwanazi and others for Terrorism Act charges.

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    Nkumbi and 17-Year-Old

    pp. 12 1 people 2 places

    Report on the trial of Elias Sana Nkumbi and an unnamed youth.

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    Mathabane and Mathibe

    pp. 12 2 people 2 places

    Report on the trial of Babsey Mathabane and Catherine Mathibe.

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    Other Trials

    pp. 12 1 people 3 places 1 organizations

    Brief reports on the trials of Jackie Seroke and bus drivers.

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    Johnson Nyathi

    pp. 12 1 people 2 places 1 organizations

    Report on the sentencing of Johnson Nyathi for an alleged escape attempt.

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    Acquittals

    pp. 12 6 people 4 places 1 organizations

    Report on the acquittal of Kunene and others, and Simon Bhengu.

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    Convicted Prisoner

    pp. 12 2 people 1 organizations

    Report on the conviction of Elizabeth Ntombizodwa.

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    Right Wingers Sentenced

    pp. 13 4 people 4 places 7 organizations

    Report on the sentencing of right-wing extremists in Cape Town.

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    Biko Death

    pp. 13 4 people 1 places 2 organizations

    Report on the disciplinary proceedings against doctors involved in the treatment of Steve Biko.

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    Influx Control Strengthened

    pp. 13 1 organizations

    Report on the implementation of the Riekert Commission recommendations regarding influx control.

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    Police Assaults

    pp. 13 4 people 2 places

    Report on police convictions for assault and deaths in police custody.

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    How Did Mohapi Die?

    pp. 14 5 people 1 places 2 organizations

    Report on the civil case regarding the death of Mapetla Mohapi in police detention.

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    Known Detainees

    pp. 14 18 people 8 places

    List of known political detainees in South Africa.

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    White Farmers in Defence Network

    pp. 14 2 people 6 places 2 organizations

    Report on the militarization of white farming communities in South Africa.

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    Namibia: Identity Documents Made Compulsory

    pp. 15 3 places 2 organizations

    Report on the introduction of compulsory identity documents in Namibia.

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    Travel Restrictions

    pp. 15 7 places 1 organizations

    Report on travel restrictions and convoy systems in northern Namibia.

End matter

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    End Matter

    pp. 15

    Information about IDAF and subscription details.