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NOVEMBER 1982

This issue of FOCUS covers political repression in Southern Africa, focusing on labour unrest in South Africa, political trials, constitutional proposals, deaths in detention, and the ongoing conflict in Namibia and Angola.

10 pages · 11 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and table of contents for the issue.

Articles

11
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    S. AFRICA: ATTACKS ON LABOUR

    pp. 1 5 places 5 organizations

    Report on the intensification of state actions against black workers and labour organisations amidst rising industrial action and economic recession.

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    POLITICAL TRIALS

    pp. 2 21 people 12 places 11 organizations

    Overview of recent political trials, convictions, and ongoing cases involving ANC members and trade unionists.

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    REVIEW: CONSTITUTIONAL PROPOSALS

    pp. 3 1 people 3 places 5 organizations

    Analysis of the South African regime's constitutional proposals, which aim to entrench white domination while excluding the African majority.

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    DEATH AND TORTURE IN DETENTION

    pp. 4 18 people 4 places 2 organizations

    Report on the systematic use of torture by security police and the resulting deaths in detention, with specific case studies.

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    DETENTIONS

    pp. 5–6 22 people 10 places 9 organizations

    Report on recent detentions, the death of Ernest Dipale, the Aggett inquest, and preventive detention measures.

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    DETAINEES Additional to previous FOCUS lists

    pp. 7 23 people 11 places 4 organizations

    A list of additional detainees and a table of deaths in detention since 1963.

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    MASSACRE AT OSHIKUKU

    pp. 8 25 people 9 places 4 organizations

    Report on the massacre of civilians at Oshipanda, Namibia, and the role of the Koevoet unit in atrocities.

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    CHURCH BUILDINGS BOMBED

    pp. 9 1 people 4 places 2 organizations

    Report on the bombing of church buildings in Namibia by the SADF.

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    ARMY TO TAKE OVER OVAMBO HOSTEL

    pp. 9 3 places 2 organizations

    Report on the Windhoek City Council's decision to close Katutura hostels and the takeover of the Ovambo hostel by the SWATF.

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    COUNTERING THE CULTURE OF APARTHEID

    pp. 10 2 people 8 places 7 organizations

    Report on segregated education in Namibia and efforts by Namibians to develop alternative education systems.

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    ANGOLA—THE FORGOTTEN OCCUPATION

    pp. 12 3 people 22 places 5 organizations

    Report on the South African military occupation of southern Angola and the ongoing incursions.

End matter

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    IDAF Information

    pp. 12

    Information about IDAF publications and subscription details.