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NOVEMBER 1984

This issue of FOCUS reports on the upsurge of resistance in South Africa against the new segregated parliament, the widespread detention of activists, and the ongoing political trials. It also covers the war in Namibia, the muzzling of the Windhoek Observer, and the pressures exerted by South Africa on Botswana and Lesotho.

11 pages · 16 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and contents overview for FOCUS issue 55.

Articles

16
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    UPSURGE OF RESISTANCE

    pp. 1 1 people 8 places 3 organizations

    Overview of the political climate in South Africa during August and September 1984, characterized by widespread protests against the new constitution and segregated parliament.

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    DETENTIONS

    pp. 2 69 people 16 places 11 organizations

    A table listing individuals detained in South Africa between July and October 1984, along with abbreviations for relevant laws and organizations.

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    POLITICAL TRIALS

    pp. 3–4 21 people 16 places 5 organizations

    Report on various political trials in South Africa, including completed cases, continuing trials, and appeals.

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    OTHER TRIALS

    pp. 4–5 24 people 23 places 15 organizations

    Reports on trials involving students, workers, anti-election protesters, and censorship cases.

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    ELECTION BOYCOTT CAMPAIGN

    pp. 6 15 places 6 organizations

    Analysis of the election boycott campaign against the new segregated parliament in August 1984, including the low turnout and police repression.

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    ELECTION DETENTIONS

    pp. 6 18 people 4 places 6 organizations

    Report on the detention of activists during the election boycott campaign and subsequent legal challenges.

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    TOWNSHIP PROTESTS

    pp. 7 2 people 18 places 2 organizations

    Report on the intensification of protests in African townships against rent increases and segregated local authorities.

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    EDUCATION PROTESTS

    pp. 7 30 places 2 organizations

    Report on the widespread school and university boycotts in South Africa during 1984, driven by educational grievances and opposition to the new constitution.

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    ATROCITIES IN THE WAR ZONES

    pp. 8 10 people 8 places 8 organizations

    Report on killings, abductions, and other brutalities committed by South African armed forces against civilians in northern Namibia.

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    SWAPO STRENGTH RECOGNISED

    pp. 8 2 places 8 organizations

    Report on the effectiveness of SWAPO's guerrilla operations and the South African military's concern, including the creation of a new 'crack unit'.

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    'WINDHOEK OBSERVER' MUZZLED

    pp. 9 8 people 5 places 15 organizations

    Report on the South African regime's censorship and suppression of the Windhoek Observer newspaper in Namibia.

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    LABOUR CONTROL TIGHTENED

    pp. 10 13 places 8 organizations

    Report on new labour registration regulations in Namibia, which tighten control over the workforce and reintroduce influx control.

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    ANGOLA STILL OCCUPIED

    pp. 10 4 people 8 places 3 organizations

    Report on the continued presence of South African troops in Angola and the regime's support for UNITA forces.

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    APPEALS GRANTED

    pp. 10 1 people 3 places

    Report on the Windhoek Supreme Court granting leave to appeal in cases involving Kassinga detainees and a war resister.

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    NAMIBIAN STUDENTS UNITE

    pp. 10 2 people 4 places 10 organizations

    Report on the formation of the Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) and the harassment of its inaugural conference.

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    INTENSE PRESSURE ON BOTSWANA AND LESOTHO

    pp. 11 1 people 7 places 5 organizations

    Report on South Africa's efforts to force Botswana and Lesotho to sign non-aggression pacts, including economic and military pressures.

End matter

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    IDAF Information

    pp. 11

    Information about the International Defence and Aid Fund for Southern Africa, its objects, and contact details.