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NOVEMBER 1980

This issue of FOCUS covers political repression in South Africa and Namibia, including school boycotts, political trials, detentions, and the suppression of the press. It also features an interview with SWAPO President Sam Nujoma and reports on the Mandela campaign and conscientious objectors.

12 pages · 14 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and contents summary for the issue.

Articles

14
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    Schools Closed in S. Africa

    pp. 1 14 places 3 organizations

    Report on the ongoing school boycotts in South Africa and the government's repressive response, including school closures and detentions.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 2 28 people 22 places 4 organizations

    Reports on various political trials, including convictions and ongoing cases involving ANC members and trade unionists.

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    Other Trials

    pp. 3 33 people 21 places 3 organizations

    Reports on trials related to riotous assembly, strikes, and appeals for political prisoners.

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    Detentions

    pp. 4–5 48 people 7 places 12 organizations

    Report on the widespread use of detention without trial in South Africa, including lists of detainees and details on hunger strikes.

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    Threat of International Conflict: SWAPO President Guest at IDAF Annual Conference

    pp. 6–7 4 people 12 places 3 organizations

    Report on SWAPO President Sam Nujoma's address to the IDAF Annual Conference and his interview regarding political repression in Namibia.

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    New Police Unit: Workers Shot Dead at Katutura Hostel

    pp. 7 4 people 3 places 3 organizations

    Report on the deployment of a new special police force at the Katutura workers' hostel in Namibia and the resulting violence.

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    Detentions

    pp. 8–9 66 people 2 places 1 organizations

    Report on the difficulty of tracking detainees in Namibia and a list of known detainees and released individuals.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 9 15 people 7 places 3 organizations

    Reports on various political trials in Namibia, including fraud charges against NNF officials and terrorism charges.

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    S.A. Press: Tighter Control

    pp. 10 12 people 12 places 4 organizations

    Report on the increasing restrictions on the South African press, including new legislation and the detention of journalists.

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    Banned Persons

    pp. 11 13 people 4 places 10 organizations

    Reports on various banned individuals and their activities, including funeral attendance and travel.

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    Mandela Campaign

    pp. 11 2 people 2 places 5 organizations

    Report on the campaign for the release of Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners.

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    War Objector Wins Case

    pp. 11 2 people 2 places 2 organizations

    Report on the case of Peter Moll, a conscientious objector who was officially recognized by the South African Army.

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    James Mange's Life Saved

    pp. 12 5 people 3 places 1 organizations

    Report on the reduction of James Mange's death sentence to 20 years' imprisonment.

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    Police Action Against Bus Boycotts

    pp. 12 1 people 8 places 3 organizations

    Report on police repression of bus boycotts in South Africa, focusing on the Cape Town boycott.

End matter

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    IDAF Information

    pp. 12

    Information about the International Defence and Aid Fund, its objects, and subscription details.