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SEPTEMBER 1987

This issue of FOCUS reports on the intensification of political repression in South Africa and Namibia, including the death sentence campaign, the renewal of the State of Emergency, media restrictions, and the escalation of armed struggle. It also covers detentions, political trials, and the ongoing conflict in Namibia.

10 pages · 13 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and table of contents for the issue.

Articles

13
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    Death Sentence Campaign

    pp. 1–7 27 people 9 places 15 organizations

    A campaign in South Africa to save the lives of 32 people under sentence of death for political offences.

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    State of Emergency Reinforced

    pp. 2 1 people 6 places 3 organizations

    The renewal of the State of Emergency in South Africa and its implications for civil liberties and media reporting.

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    Media Restrictions Renewed

    pp. 2 9 people 8 places 14 organizations

    The extension of emergency regulations affecting the media and the ongoing harassment of journalists.

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    Local Government Overhaul

    pp. 3 1 people 1 places 3 organizations

    The restructuring of local government in South Africa, including the implementation of Regional Service Councils.

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    Western Cape Focus of New Boycotts

    pp. 3 4 people 10 places 3 organizations

    Renewed student and teacher protests and boycotts in the Western Cape and other parts of South Africa.

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    Detainees

    pp. 4 1 organizations

    Lists of people detained under the Internal Security Act and other security laws.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 5–6 35 people 11 places 8 organizations

    Reports on various political trials involving ANC members and community activists.

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    Death Sentences (Continued)

    pp. 7 28 people 8 places 7 organizations

    Further reports on death sentences and appeals in South Africa.

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    Armed Struggle – ‘Peoples’ War’ Develops

    pp. 7 4 people 15 places 8 organizations

    Analysis of the development of armed struggle in South Africa, including the ANC's 'people's war' strategy.

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    State Backlash Against Unions

    pp. 8 7 people 13 places 11 organizations

    Police raids on union offices and workers' hostels in Namibia, and the repression of strikes and boycotts.

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    'Calamitous' Occupation

    pp. 9 17 people 15 places 5 organizations

    Reports on the escalating conflict in Namibia, including human rights abuses by South African forces.

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    Administration Limps On

    pp. 9 2 people 4 places 5 organizations

    The failure of the Multi-Party Conference administration in Namibia and the continued South African control.

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    Invasion and Assassination

    pp. 10 6 people 21 places 8 organizations

    South African military aggression against Angola and assassinations of ANC members in Swaziland.

End matter

  • end matter

    About IDAF

    pp. 10

    Information about the International Defence and Aid Fund for Southern Africa and its publications.