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JANUARY 1980

This issue of FOCUS covers political repression in Southern Africa, focusing on the escape of political prisoners from Pretoria Central Prison, the banning of former prisoners, the Ford workers' strike in Port Elizabeth, the arrest of Zinjiva Winston Nkondo, and the ongoing political situation in Zimbabwe and Namibia.

16 pages · 69 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and table of contents for the issue.

Articles

69
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    Dramatic Escape by Prisoners

    pp. 1 8 people 8 places 5 organizations

    Report on the escape of three political prisoners from Pretoria Central Prison.

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    Prison Visits

    pp. 2 1 people 5 places 3 organizations

    Report on efforts to help families visit political prisoners.

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    Prison Studies

    pp. 2 5 people 3 places 1 organizations

    Report on the campaign for political prisoners' study rights.

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    Released Prisoners Banned

    pp. 2 12 people 10 places 5 organizations

    Report on the banning of political prisoners released from Robben Island.

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    Robben Island

    pp. 2 3 people 3 places 3 organizations

    Report on the future of Robben Island prison.

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    Nelson Mandela

    pp. 2 2 people 6 places 3 organizations

    Report on awards and visits related to Nelson Mandela.

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    Lizo Pityana Banned

    pp. 3 2 people 3 places 1 organizations

    Report on the banning of Lizo Pityana.

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    Women Jailed

    pp. 3 5 people 1 places 1 organizations

    Report on the imprisonment of Ilona Kleinschmidt and Jacqueline Bosman.

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    Banishments

    pp. 3 2 people 11 places 1 organizations

    Report on the banishment of Rev. Mogenthau D. Mdolo and Chief Solomon Lion.

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    Contraventions

    pp. 3 4 people 3 places

    Report on trials for contravening banning orders.

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    Ford Workers Charged

    pp. 3 1 people 2 places 4 organizations

    Report on the detention and charging of Ford workers in Port Elizabeth.

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    South African Exile Arrested in Transit

    pp. 4 3 people 7 places 6 organizations

    Report on the arrest of Zinjiva Winston Nkondo.

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    New Detainees

    pp. 4 20 people 16 places 3 organizations

    List of new political detainees.

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    PEBCO Men Detained

    pp. 4 5 people 1 places 1 organizations

    Report on the detention of PEBCO members.

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    Transkei Detentions

    pp. 4 3 people 1 places 2 organizations

    Report on detentions in Transkei.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 5 16 people 4 places 3 organizations

    Overview of political trials in 1979.

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    Pietermaritzburg 12

    pp. 5 12 people 13 places 3 organizations

    Report on the conviction and sentencing of 12 ANC members.

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    James Mange

    pp. 5 4 people 7 places 1 organizations

    Report on the case of James Mange.

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    M. J. Magudulela

    pp. 5–6 1 people 5 places 1 organizations

    Report on the conviction of Madala Jim Magudulela.

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    Ngobese and Others

    pp. 6 4 people 2 places

    Report on the trial of Sithembiso Ernest Ngobese and Themba Patrick Nxumalo.

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    Babini Pikashe

    pp. 6 1 people 3 places 1 organizations

    Report on the conviction of Babini Pikashe.

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    Mathabane and Mathibe

    pp. 6 2 people 2 places 1 organizations

    Report on the trial of Catherine Mathibe and Jaconia Baby Mathabane.

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    Appeals

    pp. 6 8 people 8 places 2 organizations

    Report on various appeals by political prisoners.

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    Chief Dalindyebo

    pp. 6 2 people 3 places

    Report on the trial of Paramount Chief Sabata Dalindyebo.

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    Florence Mancotywa

    pp. 6 1 people 1 places 1 organizations

    Report on the trial of Florence Mancotywa.

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    Chief Moshesh

    pp. 6 2 people 3 places 2 organizations

    Report on the trial of Chief Jeremiah Moshesh.

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    Bhekithiza Nqubelani

    pp. 6 2 people 3 places 1 organizations

    Report on the trial of Bhekithiza Oliver Nqubelani.

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    Bentley and Mzinyathi

    pp. 6 2 people 8 places 1 organizations

    Report on the trial of Bingo Bentley and Archibald Monti Mzinyathi.

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    Mathabe and Others

    pp. 7 5 people 2 places 1 organizations

    Report on the trial of Kedibone Christopher Mathabe and others.

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    Sabotage Case

    pp. 7 3 people 4 places

    Report on the trial of Malusi Shepherd Msingizana and others.

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    Nkumbi and 17-Year-Old

    pp. 7 1 people 2 places

    Report on the trial of Elias Sana Nkumbi.

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    Sithole and Others

    pp. 7 4 people 1 places

    Report on the trial of Njengabantu Sithole and others.

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    Mkhwanazi and Others

    pp. 7 8 people 1 places 1 organizations

    Report on the trial of Thami Mkhwanazi and others.

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    Schroeder and Others

    pp. 7 5 people 3 places

    Report on the trial of R. Schroeder and others.

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    Renfrew Christie

    pp. 7 1 people 3 places 3 organizations

    Report on the case of Dr. Renfrew Christie.

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    Other Trials

    pp. 7 1 people 2 places 1 organizations

    Report on the trial of Deon Du Plessis.

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    Abdul Sayed

    pp. 7 3 people 2 places 2 organizations

    Report on the trial of Abdul Quyum Sayed.

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    B. M. Kies

    pp. 7 1 people 2 places 4 organizations

    Obituary for Ben Kies.

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    Military Service

    pp. 7 5 people 3 places 4 organizations

    Report on the commission into defence reporting and conscientious objection.

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    South Africa Declares 'Amnesty'

    pp. 8 1 people 5 places 4 organizations

    Report on the amnesty declared for SWAPO guerillas.

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    Beukes Case Rejected

    pp. 8 3 people 4 places 1 organizations

    Report on the rejection of the application by Erica Beukes.

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    Torture Alleged

    pp. 8 1 people 1 places 2 organizations

    Report on allegations of torture in Namibia.

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    Restructuring of Police Force

    pp. 9 4 people 14 places 6 organizations

    Report on the restructuring of the police force in Namibia.

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    Arrest of SWAPO Member

    pp. 9 2 people 1 organizations

    Report on the arrest of Jason Angula.

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    Stop Press

    pp. 9 8 people 1 places 1 organizations

    Report on recent detentions and releases in Namibia.

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    Journalists Expelled

    pp. 9–10 2 people 8 places 5 organizations

    Report on the expulsion of Swiss journalists.

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    Attacks on Angola Continue

    pp. 10 23 places 5 organizations

    Report on South African military attacks on Angola.

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    Passport Refused

    pp. 10 1 people 1 places 2 organizations

    Report on the refusal of a passport to Christof Shuvya.

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    South African Troops Confirmed

    pp. 11 5 people 3 places 2 organizations

    Report on the presence of South African troops in Rhodesia.

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    Historical Background

    pp. 11 2 people 4 places 6 organizations

    Historical overview of South African military involvement in Rhodesia.

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    Lancaster House

    pp. 11–12 2 people 9 places 5 organizations

    Report on South African military presence during Lancaster House talks.

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    Material Support

    pp. 12 1 people 2 places

    Report on South African financial and material support for Rhodesia.

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    Border Raids

    pp. 12 1 people 4 places 1 organizations

    Report on South African involvement in Rhodesian border raids.

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    Training Facilities

    pp. 12 5 places 3 organizations

    Report on South African training facilities for Rhodesian forces.

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    The Ceasefire

    pp. 12–13 4 people 10 places 4 organizations

    Report on the South African military presence during the ceasefire.

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    Obstacles to Free Political Activity Remain

    pp. 13 1 people 1 places 3 organizations

    Report on the political situation in Rhodesia under Lord Soames.

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    Amnesty Ordinance

    pp. 13 1 people 1 places 1 organizations

    Report on the general amnesty ordinance.

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    Stop Press

    pp. 13 2 people 1 places 2 organizations

    Report on the renewal of the State of Emergency.

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    Call-up

    pp. 13 2 people

    Report on military call-up in Rhodesia.

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    Bans Lifted

    pp. 13 5 people 6 organizations

    Report on the lifting of bans on publications.

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    Illegal Executions

    pp. 14 6 people 2 places 2 organizations

    Report on death sentences and executions in Rhodesia.

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    Convicted Political Prisoners

    pp. 14 3 people 2 places 1 organizations

    Report on the status of political prisoners in Rhodesia.

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    Detainees

    pp. 15 1 people 1 places

    Report on the status of detainees in Rhodesia.

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    Martial Law

    pp. 15 2 people 2 places

    Report on the status of martial law in Rhodesia.

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    ANC (SA) Prisoners

    pp. 15 1 people 3 places 5 organizations

    Report on ANC (SA) prisoners held in Rhodesia.

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    Protected Villages

    pp. 15

    Report on the status of protected villages.

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    Restriction

    pp. 15 1 people 1 organizations

    Report on restriction orders issued to released detainees.

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    Children Into Exile

    pp. 15 1 people 6 places 1 organizations

    Report on the Children Into Exile appeal.

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    Rhodesia: Auxiliaries at Large

    pp. 16 5 people 7 places 5 organizations

    Report on the role of auxiliary forces in Rhodesia.

End matter

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    IDAF Information

    pp. 16

    Information about IDAF and subscription details.