Issue
SEPTEMBER 1982
This issue of FOCUS covers political repression in South Africa and Namibia, focusing on the parole of political prisoners, ongoing political trials, detentions, bans, and restrictions on meetings and literature.
Front matter
- front matter
Masthead
Masthead and table of contents for the issue.
Articles
- article
Token Release of Prisoners
An analysis of the government's parole of political prisoners, which critics argue is a publicity stunt.
- article
Political Trials
Overview of ongoing political trials in South Africa, including convictions and continuing cases.
- article
Detentions
Report on deaths in detention, the new Internal Security Act, and ongoing detentions across South Africa.
- article
Bans and Restrictions
Report on new banning orders, lifted bans, banishments, and new legislation affecting freedom of assembly.
- article
Review: Pass Laws
A review of the pass law system, focusing on the proposed Orderly Movement and Settlement of Persons Bill and its impact on African movement.
- article
Namibia: Police and Army Co-operation
Report on the co-operation between SADF, SAP, and Koevoet in Namibia, and the military's image-building efforts.
- article
Prisoners and Detainees
Report on Namibian political prisoners released from Robben Island, disappearances, and population census data.
- article
Workers Under Attack
Report on prison labour abuse, raids on Katutura, Tsumeb miners' deaths, and Rossing's private army.
- article
Prisoners-of-war
Report on the treatment of captured PLAN combatants and the demand for prisoner-of-war status.
End matter
- end matter
End Matter
List of released detainees, information on IDAF, and subscription details.