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JULY 1988

This issue of FOCUS covers the intensification of political repression in South Africa and Namibia, including the banning of anti-apartheid organizations, the detention of activists, the use of death sentences against political combatants, and the tightening of media censorship. It also reports on the covert SADF campaign against the End Conscription Campaign and the assassination of ANC members in Southern Africa and Europe.

11 pages · 15 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and table of contents for the July-August 1988 issue of FOCUS.

Articles

15
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    Nationwide Protests

    pp. 1 1 people 9 places 8 organizations

    Anti-apartheid groups in South Africa mobilize against government restrictions and repressive legislation.

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    New Boycotts in Schools

    pp. 2 4 places 3 organizations

    Student and pupil organizations in South Africa reorganize and initiate school boycotts in response to the State of Emergency and repressive measures.

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    Constitution: Focus Shifts to Regions

    pp. 2 1 people 1 places 5 organizations

    President Botha outlines constitutional proposals focusing on regional elections and authorities to incorporate the African majority while maintaining white power.

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    Combatants Condemned

    pp. 3 21 people 13 places 6 organizations

    Two Umkhonto we Sizwe combatants are sentenced to death, highlighting the increasing number of political prisoners facing execution.

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    Completed Trials

    pp. 4 33 people 13 places 13 organizations

    Reports on several political trials in Ciskei, Pietermaritzburg, and Witbank, resulting in convictions and prison sentences.

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    Covert SADF Campaign Exposed

    pp. 5 5 people 3 places 3 organizations

    Ivan Toms is sentenced for refusing military service, while revelations emerge about a covert SADF unit discrediting the End Conscription Campaign.

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    Media Censorship Tightens

    pp. 5 4 people 4 places 16 organizations

    The South African government intensifies media censorship, closing several publications and harassing journalists.

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    Detentions

    pp. 6 11 people 5 places 7 organizations

    Overview of emergency detentions in South Africa, including reports of torture, legal challenges, and the impact on Eastern Cape leadership.

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    Detainees — Additional to previous FOCUS lists

    pp. 7 22 places 14 organizations

    Lists of individuals detained under various security acts and emergency regulations.

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    Political Trials Put Strain on System

    pp. 8 1 people 7 places 1 organizations

    South African courts face a backlog of political trials, leading to long periods of detention for awaiting-trial prisoners and infrastructure strain.

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    More Prisons for Opponents of Apartheid

    pp. 8 2 people 12 places 5 organizations

    The South African government expands prison capacity and builds special facilities for juvenile detainees.

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    Pretoria Tightens Grip

    pp. 9 4 people 4 places 9 organizations

    South Africa grants new powers to the Administrator-General in Namibia, undermining the Multi-Party Conference and threatening SWAPO and the media.

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    Education Detentions

    pp. 10 23 people 6 places 1 organizations

    School boycotts in northern Namibia protest the presence of military bases near schools, leading to detentions and abductions.

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    MUN Growth Strengthens Labour Movement

    pp. 10 3 people 13 places 9 organizations

    The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) experiences significant growth, leading to a campaign for a living wage and industrial action.

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    Assassinations and Raids

    pp. 11 8 people 18 places 3 organizations

    ANC members and exiles are targeted by military raids and assassinations in Southern African states and Europe.

End matter

  • end matter

    About IDAF

    pp. 11

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