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JULY 1984

This issue of FOCUS reports on prison conditions for political prisoners in South Africa, including the struggle for better treatment by women prisoners like Dorothy Nyembe and Barbara Hogan. It covers ongoing detentions in South Africa, Transkei, and Venda, as well as political trials, the election boycott campaign, and censorship. The issue also highlights developments in Namibia, including the release of Robben Island prisoners, the harassment of SWAPO members, and the IDAF annual conference. Finally, it discusses South African destabilization efforts in Lesotho.

12 pages · 18 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and table of contents for the July-August 1984 issue of FOCUS.

Articles

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    Prison Conditions

    pp. 1–2 11 people 7 places 6 organizations

    An overview of the conditions faced by political prisoners in South Africa, focusing on the disparities between male and female prisoners and the ongoing struggles for improved treatment.

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    Detentions

    pp. 2–3 20 people 19 places 9 organizations

    A report on recent detentions in South Africa, including student activists, union members, and individuals in the Transkei and Venda regions.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 4–5 58 people 28 places 10 organizations

    A summary of completed and ongoing political trials in South Africa, including cases involving alleged ANC members and student activists.

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    Election Boycott Campaign

    pp. 6 1 places 3 organizations

    An analysis of the campaign to boycott the elections for the new Coloured and Indian chambers of parliament in South Africa.

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    Censorship

    pp. 6 17 people 7 places 12 organizations

    A report on censorship in South Africa, including the Publications Appeal Board's ruling on the Freedom Charter and various trials related to banned literature.

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    Review: Struggle Over Education Continues

    pp. 7 8 people 15 places 17 organizations

    An analysis of the ongoing unrest in schools and universities in South Africa, focusing on student protests against repression and poor educational conditions.

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    Robben Island Prisoners Freed

    pp. 8 16 people 8 places 1 organizations

    A report on the release of 15 Namibian political prisoners from Robben Island and the ongoing detention of others.

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    Harassment of SWAPO

    pp. 8 5 people 5 places 3 organizations

    A report on the systematic harassment of SWAPO members in Namibia by South African forces.

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    Ja Toivo Appeals for Continued Support

    pp. 9 5 people 10 places 6 organizations

    Andimba Herman Toivo ja Toivo, recently released from Robben Island, addresses the IDAF annual conference in London, calling for continued international support for the Namibian liberation struggle.

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    IDAF Annual Conference

    pp. 9 7 people 13 places 3 organizations

    A report on the third annual conference of the IDAF, held in London in May 1984, featuring speeches by Oliver Tambo and Andimba Herman Toivo ja Toivo.

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    Broad Support for SWAPO in Lusaka

    pp. 10 7 people 5 places 12 organizations

    A report on the Namibian settlement talks in Lusaka, highlighting the broad support for SWAPO among Namibian political organizations.

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    Court Rules on Proclamation AG 9

    pp. 10 3 people 1 places 1 organizations

    A report on a Windhoek Supreme Court ruling regarding the treatment of detainees held under Proclamation AG 9.

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    Armed 'Poll' by SA Defence Force

    pp. 10 1 people 3 places 4 organizations

    A report on an operation by the South African Defence Force in the Ovambo region, where residents were intimidated and questioned about their voting intentions.

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    Fear in Kavango

    pp. 10 1 people 1 places 2 organizations

    A report on the threats and intimidation faced by the people of the Kavango region from the South African Defence Force.

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    Kassinga: International Outcry

    pp. 11 1 people 5 places 7 organizations

    A report on the international condemnation of the South African government's move to ban a court case seeking the release of Kassinga detainees.

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    Angolan POWs Exchanged

    pp. 11 3 places 3 organizations

    A report on the exchange of Angolan prisoners-of-war for a soldier of the SWA Territory Force.

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    Journalist Acquitted

    pp. 11 1 people 3 places 6 organizations

    A report on the acquittal of journalist Gwen Lister on charges related to the possession of banned literature.

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    New Forms of Destabilization in Lesotho

    pp. 12 3 people 6 places 5 organizations

    An analysis of South African destabilization efforts in Lesotho, including interference in elections and pressure to sign a non-aggression pact.

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