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MARCH 1986

This issue of FOCUS covers political repression in South Africa and Namibia, detailing death sentences, the state of emergency, detentions, political trials, and the militarisation of the Caprivi Strip. It also reports on South Africa's aggressive regional policies towards neighboring Southern African states.

12 pages · 17 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and table of contents for the issue.

Articles

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    More Death Sentences

    pp. 1 11 people 18 places 4 organizations

    Report on the sentencing to death of six individuals by the Pretoria Supreme Court for their involvement in community resistance to apartheid.

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    State of Emergency

    pp. 2 2 people 19 places 15 organizations

    Overview of the state of emergency regulations, the extension of SADF powers, and the ongoing resistance in townships.

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    Resistance to Apartheid Structures

    pp. 3 2 people 28 places 5 organizations

    Report on resistance to bantustan incorporation and the role of vigilantes in enforcing community council rule.

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    Political Prisoners

    pp. 3 17 people 8 places 3 organizations

    List of additional political prisoners sentenced in various courts.

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    Detentions

    pp. 4 15 people 24 places 8 organizations

    Report on the widespread use of detention, torture, and violence against activists, including details on specific cases and the consumer boycott.

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    Detainees List

    pp. 5

    List of additional detainees.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 6 40 people 22 places 8 organizations

    Report on completed and continuing political trials, including cases involving ANC and PAC members.

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    Other Trials

    pp. 7–8 25 people 36 places 6 organizations

    Report on various murder hearings and community resistance trials, highlighting the close links between the judiciary and the state.

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    Bans and Banishments

    pp. 8 13 people 14 places 15 organizations

    Report on new emergency restriction orders served on activists and the revised banning order for Winnie Mandela.

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    Prisons

    pp. 8 4 people 6 places 3 organizations

    Report on the release of Kwedi Mkalipi and the situation of Nelson Mandela in prison.

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    Seven Face Trial

    pp. 9 10 people 13 places 5 organizations

    Report on the upcoming trial of seven Namibians charged with terrorism and promoting communism, and the broader context of repression in Namibia.

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    SWAPO Meetings Attacked

    pp. 9 3 people 2 places 4 organizations

    Report on the repression of SWAPO meetings and the legal challenges against the MPC administration.

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    Releases

    pp. 9 4 people 3 places 2 organizations

    Report on the release of detainees in Namibia.

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    Unions Restricted

    pp. 10 4 places 8 organizations

    Report on new labour legislation in Namibia aimed at restricting independent trade unions.

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    Militarisation of Caprivi

    pp. 10 3 people 10 places 8 organizations

    Report on the strategic militarisation of the Caprivi Strip and the regime's plans for its separation from Namibia.

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    Review of Education in Namibia

    pp. 11 4 people 10 places 8 organizations

    Report on the conflict in the Namibian education system, student resistance, and the disparities in education funding.

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    Southern Africa Under Attack

    pp. 12 5 people 13 places 8 organizations

    Report on South Africa's aggressive regional policies, including military actions and destabilization efforts against neighboring countries.

End matter

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    End Matter

    pp. 12

    Information about IDAF and subscription details.