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SEPTEMBER 1981

This issue of FOCUS reports on the South African invasion of Angola, the intensification of repression in Namibia including torture and conscription, and the crackdown on political activity, trade unions, and student movements in South Africa.

11 pages · 22 articles · validated

Front matter

Articles

22
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    South Africa Invades Angola

    pp. 1–4 3 people 16 places 6 organizations

    Report on the South African military invasion of southern Angola in July 1981 and the resulting destruction and economic strain.

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    The Plight of Detainees and Political Prisoners

    pp. 2 8 people 6 places 3 organizations

    Report on the treatment of detainees and political prisoners in Namibia, including accounts of torture and a list of prisoners on Robben Island.

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    Markus Kateka Reprieved

    pp. 2 2 people 3 places 3 organizations

    Report on the commutation of the death sentence of Markus Kateka.

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    Conscription: Security Risk for South African Military

    pp. 3 2 people 7 places 8 organizations

    Report on the extension of compulsory military service to Namibians and the resulting security concerns for the South African military.

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    Military Build-up

    pp. 3 5 places 9 organizations

    Report on military displays and infrastructure development in Namibia.

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    Anglican Seminary Destroyed

    pp. 4 5 people 6 places 6 organizations

    Report on the firebombing of St Mary's Mission at Odibo and the history of harassment against the mission.

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    SWAPO Activity

    pp. 4 3 people 8 places 5 organizations

    Report on SWAPO's military activity and the role of UNITA in Angola.

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    Refugees

    pp. 4 3 places 1 organizations

    Report on the increasing number of Namibian refugees in Angola.

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    Military Strength

    pp. 4 1 people 2 places 1 organizations

    Report on the South African military presence in Namibia.

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    Massive Pass Raids in the Cape

    pp. 5 1 people 8 places 1 organizations

    Report on the intensification of pass law arrests in the Cape Peninsula.

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    Growing Army Role in Urban Areas

    pp. 5 1 people 9 places 1 organizations

    Report on the increasing use of the South African army in urban areas to suppress civil unrest.

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    Detentions

    pp. 6 9 people 2 places 5 organizations

    Report on the wave of detentions of trade unionists, students, and youth activists.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 8–9 17 people 8 places 10 organizations

    Report on ongoing political trials, including cases of alleged ANC members and student activists.

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    Mashaba and Libe

    pp. 9 3 people 4 places 2 organizations

    Report on the trial of Thomas Mashaba and Augustine Thabo Libe.

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    Convictions & Acquittals

    pp. 9 8 people 5 places 4 organizations

    Report on recent convictions and acquittals in political trials.

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    Other Trials

    pp. 9 5 people 8 places 11 organizations

    Report on various trials involving workers, trade unionists, and school boycotts.

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    Bans

    pp. 10 8 people 10 places 9 organizations

    Report on the banning of students and other activists.

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    Ban on Meetings

    pp. 10 5 places 3 organizations

    Report on the banning of political meetings.

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    Executions

    pp. 10 1 places 1 organizations

    Report on the increase in judicial executions in South Africa.

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    Prisons

    pp. 10 12 people 2 places 4 organizations

    Report on prison conditions and releases.

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    South Africa: Repression Intensifies

    pp. 11 9 places 8 organizations

    Overview of the intensification of state repression in South Africa in 1981.

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    Army Role

    pp. 11 2 places 4 organizations

    Report on the military's role in urban areas and joint operations with police.

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    IDAF Information

    pp. 11

    Information about the International Defence and Aid Fund for Southern Africa.