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MARCH 1980

This issue of FOCUS covers political repression in Namibia, including security measures, arrests, and the 'amnesty' offer, as well as political trials, detentions, and prison conditions in South Africa and the Transkei.

15 pages · 36 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and contents overview for Issue 27.

Articles

36
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    Tighter Security in Namibia

    pp. 1–3 2 people 10 places 4 organizations

    Report on increased security measures, police presence, and restrictions on movement in northern Namibia.

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    The Story of an Activist

    pp. 2–3 3 people 8 places 5 organizations

    An interview with Lucia Hamutenya, former SWAPO Secretary for Legal Affairs, detailing her experiences with political repression and detention in Namibia.

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    Slow Response to "Amnesty" Offer

    pp. 4 5 people 5 places 2 organizations

    Report on the poor response to the Namibian amnesty programme for guerillas and the continued detention of SWAPO members.

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    Restrictions Placed on Released Detainees

    pp. 4 6 people 3 places 1 organizations

    Report on new conditions imposed on released political prisoners in Namibia, including restrictions on movement and association.

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    Arrests at SWAPO Offices

    pp. 4 8 people 2 places 2 organizations

    Report on the raid of SWAPO offices in Windhoek and the arrest of five members.

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    A Chronicle of Repression

    pp. 5 15 people 12 places 4 organizations

    Lucia Hamutenya provides a detailed account of repression, torture, and disappearances in Namibia.

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    "Homelands" Policy Continues

    pp. 6 1 people 3 places 2 organizations

    Report on the implementation of 'second tier' ethnic authorities in Namibia and the continuation of the homeland policy.

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    The "Homeland Governments"

    pp. 6 1 people 6 places 1 organizations

    Background on the creation and structure of 'homeland governments' in Namibia.

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    FOCUS Special Issue: Zimbabwe

    pp. 7 2 places 1 organizations

    Announcement of a special FOCUS issue on Zimbabwe.

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    Homeguards Intimidate Population

    pp. 7 4 people 5 places 2 organizations

    Report on atrocities and intimidation by Ovambo Home Guards in Namibia.

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    Court Case

    pp. 7 1 people 2 places

    Report on a court case involving illegal possession of a hand grenade in northern Namibia.

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    Conscientious Objectors Deported

    pp. 7 3 people 6 places

    Report on the deportation of three South African conscientious objectors from Namibia.

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    Missionaries Refused Visas

    pp. 7 2 people 1 places 2 organizations

    Report on the refusal of visas for Finnish missionaries by the Namibian government.

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    Stop Press

    pp. 7 1 people 1 places 2 organizations

    Report on the deportation of Mr Kelwyn Sole from Namibia.

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    Life in Pretoria Prison

    pp. 8 10 people 4 places 5 organizations

    Former political prisoners describe conditions in Pretoria maximum security prison.

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    Over 500 Political Prisoners

    pp. 9 3 places 1 organizations

    Report on the number of political prisoners in South Africa and the Transkei.

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    'Free Mandela'

    pp. 9 2 people 2 places 5 organizations

    Campaign for the release of Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners.

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    Study Ban to Stay

    pp. 9 2 people

    The Minister of Prisons confirms that the ban on studies for political prisoners remains in force.

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    Prisoner Released

    pp. 9 5 people 2 places 1 organizations

    Report on the release of Natvarlal Babenia from Robben Island.

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    Prisoner's Family Evicted

    pp. 9 2 people 3 places 1 organizations

    Report on the eviction of the family of Isaac Motsweni from their home.

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    Hanging and Imprisonment

    pp. 9 1 people 2 places 1 organizations

    Statistics on hangings and prison populations in South Africa.

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    The Death of Mapetla Mohapi

    pp. 10 20 people 8 places 3 organizations

    Report on the civil suit brought by the widow of Mapetla Mohapi regarding his death in police detention.

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    James Mange to Appeal Against Death

    pp. 11 5 people 1 places 1 organizations

    Report on James Mange's appeal against his death sentence.

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    Campaign to Save Mange

    pp. 11 3 people 2 places 4 organizations

    International appeals to save James Mange from execution.

  • article

    James Mange

    pp. 11 2 people 5 places 2 organizations

    Biographical details of James Mange.

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    Political Trials: Convictions

    pp. 12 16 people 11 places 4 organizations

    Report on recent convictions in political trials.

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    Continuing Trials

    pp. 12–13 50 people 17 places 4 organizations

    Report on ongoing political trials.

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    Appeals

    pp. 13 28 people 7 places 5 organizations

    Report on recent appeal outcomes and passport refusals.

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    PEBCO Members Banned

    pp. 14 4 people 1 places 3 organizations

    Report on the banning of four PEBCO executive members.

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    Other New Bans

    pp. 14 2 people 3 places 2 organizations

    Report on new banning orders for Lonisile Jacob Cekisani and Achmad Cassiem.

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    Transkei Banishments

    pp. 14 4 people 5 places 1 organizations

    Report on banishments in the Transkei.

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    Contraventions

    pp. 14 2 people 2 places

    Report on convictions for contravening banning orders.

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    152 Restricted

    pp. 14 3 people 5 places

    Report on the number of people under banning orders.

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    David Russell

    pp. 14 1 people 2 places 1 organizations

    Report on the conviction of Rev. David Russell for contravening his banning order.

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    Lilian Ngoyi Dies

    pp. 14 2 people 3 places 2 organizations

    Obituary for Lilian Ngoyi.

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    Pass Laws Tightened

    pp. 15 1 people 8 places 4 organizations

    Report on the implementation of Riekert Commission recommendations and the tightening of pass laws.

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