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SEPTEMBER 1989

This issue of FOCUS covers political repression in South Africa and Namibia, detailing defiance campaigns, detentions, political trials, death sentences, and the ongoing struggle for liberation, including the return of refugees and election preparations in Namibia.

12 pages · 12 articles · validated

Front matter

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    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Publication details for IDAF Publications Ltd.

Articles

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    Defiance of apartheid laws

    pp. 1 18 places 12 organizations

    An overview of the growing challenge to emergency rule, including bus and consumer boycotts and protests against the State of Emergency.

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    Women struggle against repression

    pp. 2 28 people 5 places 6 organizations

    An analysis of the political repression of women in South Africa, including detention, imprisonment, and their role in organizing and mobilizing against apartheid.

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    Death sentences

    pp. 3 47 people 9 places 2 organizations

    Reports on the campaign against the death penalty, focusing on the sentencing of 14 people in Upington, 12 in Ciskei, and a youth leader in Natal.

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    Political trials

    pp. 4 18 people 10 places 9 organizations

    Reports on various political trials, including those of ANC combatants and others charged with 'terrorism' or treason.

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    Other trials

    pp. 5 22 people 10 places 9 organizations

    Reports on trials involving former emergency detainees, Western Cape youths, and the acquittal of Alexandra Action Committee members.

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    Detentions

    pp. 6 14 people 8 places 7 organizations

    Reports on the increase in emergency detentions, hunger strikes in prisons, and student protests against detentions.

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    Prisons and releases

    pp. 7 15 people 15 places 9 organizations

    Reports on prison conditions, the death of a prisoner, Nelson Mandela's meeting with P.W. Botha, and various releases.

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    Anti-apartheid leaders attacked

    pp. 8 20 people 19 places 15 organizations

    Reports on attacks against trade unionists, church leaders, and youth activists.

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    SWAPO election campaign

    pp. 9 9 people 8 places 12 organizations

    Reports on the return of refugees, voter registration, and the SWAPO election campaign in Namibia.

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    Repeal of legislation begins

    pp. 10 11 people 5 places 8 organizations

    Reports on the repeal of various repressive laws in Namibia and the limited amnesty proclamation.

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    Fear and intimidation

    pp. 11 6 people 9 places 9 organizations

    Reports on police violence, student boycotts, and the role of Koevoet in Namibia.

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    Namibian unions back SWAPO

    pp. 12 6 people 6 places 10 organizations

    Reports on the consolidation of the National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) and its support for SWAPO in the independence elections.

End matter

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    Subscription form

    pp. 11

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