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MARCH 1984

This issue of FOCUS reports on the ongoing South African military occupation of Angola, the intensification of political repression and detentions in Namibia, and the expansion of the South African Defence Force. It also covers political trials, bus boycotts, and the state's use of influx control and censorship to maintain apartheid.

11 pages · 10 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and publication details for the FOCUS bulletin.

Articles

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    Angola Still Threatened

    pp. 1–12 3 people 17 places 11 organizations

    Report on the South African military offensive in Angola, codenamed 'Operation Askari', and the continued occupation of Kunene province.

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    Namibia

    pp. 2–4 68 people 15 places 8 organizations

    Reports on detentions, torture, and political trials in Namibia, including the case of Ida Jimmy and the release of political prisoners.

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    Recent Data on Poverty

    pp. 4 9 places 1 organizations

    An analysis of the extreme poverty faced by black families in Namibia, particularly single parents and grandparents, and the inadequacy of state benefits.

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    South Africa: Armed Forces Expand

    pp. 5–10 1 people 7 places 4 organizations

    Report on the expansion of the South African Defence Force, including conscription of immigrants and Coloured and Indian men, and the role of the State Security Council.

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    Malesela Moloise

    pp. 5 4 people 1 places 2 organizations

    Report on the death sentence of Malesela Benjamin Moloise and international efforts to commute it.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 6–7 26 people 14 places 5 organizations

    Overview of political trials in South Africa during 1983, including convictions for treason and other political offences.

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    Other Trials

    pp. 7 15 people 8 places 7 organizations

    Reports on various trials related to protests, demonstrations, and censorship in South Africa.

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    Detentions

    pp. 8–9 70 people 12 places 7 organizations

    Report on the ongoing detentions in South Africa, including deaths in detention, torture, and the release of detainees.

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    Bus Boycotts Continue

    pp. 9 15 people 8 places 4 organizations

    Report on the ongoing bus boycotts in the Eastern Cape and the Witwatersrand, and the legal challenges to the SAAWU ban.

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    Review: Influx Control

    pp. 10 1 people 12 places 4 organizations

    A review of developments in 1983 regarding pass laws, housing, and influx control in South Africa.

End matter

  • end matter

    End Matter

    pp. 12

    Information about IDAF, subscription details, and sources used in the bulletin.