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MAY 1980

This issue of FOCUS covers political repression in Southern Africa, focusing on the campaign to release Nelson Mandela, the changing nature of political trials in South Africa, a new wave of detentions, and the situation in Zimbabwe and Namibia.

12 pages · 25 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and table of contents for the issue.

Articles

25
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    'RELEASE NELSON MANDELA'

    pp. 1–2 8 people 13 places 5 organizations

    A report on the growing campaign to release Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners in South Africa.

  • article

    THE CHANGING NATURE OF POLITICAL TRIALS

    pp. 2 2 people 10 places 4 organizations

    A report on the evolving nature of political trials in South Africa, including the introduction of treason charges and the increase in military-related trials.

  • article

    THE UN TRUST FUND

    pp. 2 2 places 2 organizations

    A report on the United Nations Trust Fund for South Africa and its role in providing humanitarian assistance.

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    ACQUITTAL: GUMENGE AND 7 OTHERS

    pp. 2 9 people 3 places 1 organizations

    Eight men were acquitted of Terrorism Act charges in Port Elizabeth after a trial marked by allegations of police brutality.

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    APPEALS

    pp. 2 14 people 7 places 2 organizations

    Updates on various legal appeals, including those of James Mange, Nto Mitta Maphike, and Harry Gwala and others.

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    POLITICAL TRIALS CONTD.

    pp. 3 27 people 12 places 2 organizations

    Reports on various political trials and convictions, including the Soweto Students League trial and the trial of Chief Dalindyebo.

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    CONTINUING TRIALS

    pp. 4 17 people 9 places 3 organizations

    Updates on ongoing political trials, including the case of Renfrew Christie and the trial of nine alleged ANC guerillas.

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    SA: NEW WAVE OF DETENTIONS

    pp. 5 6 people 7 places 3 organizations

    A report on the surge in detentions in South Africa, particularly following school boycotts and political activities.

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    NKONDO FREED

    pp. 6 1 people 3 places 1 organizations

    A report on the release of Zinjiva Nkondo after charges were dropped and negotiations between South Africa and Lesotho.

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    BANNED PUBLICATIONS

    pp. 6 6 people 3 places 2 organizations

    A report on the acquittal of members of the Ministers Fraternal regarding the production of pamphlets and the legal challenges faced by Rev. David Russell.

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    PRISON STUDIES TO BE RESTORED

    pp. 7 13 people 10 places 5 organizations

    A report on the restoration of study rights for political prisoners and other prison-related developments.

  • article

    BANNINGS

    pp. 7 10 people 10 places 2 organizations

    Reports on various individuals under banning orders, including Thozamile Botha, Winnie Mandela, and Mamphela Ramphele.

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    PRISONERS FREED

    pp. 8 3 people 3 places 2 organizations

    A report on the release of political prisoners in Zimbabwe following independence and the amnesty programs.

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    REHABILITATION PROJECTS CONTINUE

    pp. 8 4 people 3 places 3 organizations

    A report on IDAF's ongoing support for released political prisoners in Zimbabwe and the search for missing persons.

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    ATTACKS ON FRONT LINE STATES

    pp. 9 2 people 17 places 3 organizations

    A report on South African military attacks against Angola and Zambia.

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    NAMIBIA: DETENTIONS

    pp. 9 5 places 1 organizations

    A report on detentions in Namibia, including the Namibia National Front officials and the raid on the Ovambo hostel in Swakopmund.

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    OVAMBO MAN MURDERED

    pp. 10 3 people 4 places 4 organizations

    A report on the murder of an Ovambo-speaking man in Katutura and the lack of police action.

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    IDENTITY DOCUMENTS ISSUED

    pp. 10 1 places 1 organizations

    A report on the issuance of identity cards in Namibia and their implications for future elections.

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    MERCENARIES

    pp. 10 3 people 10 places 5 organizations

    A report on the movement of mercenaries from Zimbabwe to South Africa and Namibia, and their involvement in military activities.

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    KASSINGA DETAINEES

    pp. 10 2 people 7 places 2 organizations

    A report on the detainees captured during the Kassinga raid and the international concern regarding their treatment.

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    SWAPO

    pp. 10 3 places 1 organizations

    A report on SWAPO's political activities inside Namibia despite harassment.

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    UNEMPLOYMENT CRISIS

    pp. 11 1 people 4 places 3 organizations

    A report on the unemployment crisis in Namibia and the regime's attempts to control the black workforce.

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    EXTENSION OF "AMNESTY"

    pp. 11 1 places

    A report on the extension of the amnesty deadline in Namibia.

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    MEETINGS UNDER ATTACK

    pp. 12 10 people 10 places 7 organizations

    A report on the police suppression of political meetings and funerals in South Africa.

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    KILLED BY POLICE

    pp. 12

    A report on the number of people killed by police in 1979 and the conviction of police officers for assault and murder.