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JULY 1990

This issue of FOCUS covers the ongoing political repression in South Africa during the period of initial talks between the ANC and the government, detailing police violence, detentions, political trials, and the conflict in Natal.

8 pages · 7 articles · validated

Front matter

  • front matter

    Masthead

    pp. 1

    Masthead and publication details for IDAF Publications Ltd.

Articles

7
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    Resistance continues as talks start

    pp. 1 2 people 7 places 8 organizations

    Overview of the political climate following the ANC-government talks in May 1990, including mass membership drives and ongoing popular resistance.

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    Police attack mass protests

    pp. 2 2 people 19 places 8 organizations

    Report on police violence against protesters and the role of right-wing vigilantes, despite government promises of reform.

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    Political Prisoners

    pp. 3 6 people 11 places 7 organizations

    Report on the status of political prisoners, including release discussions, prison conditions, and a list of recently released individuals.

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    Detentions

    pp. 4–5 18 people 25 places 16 organizations

    Report on the rise in detentions under emergency regulations and the Internal Security Act, including specific cases and lists of detainees.

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    Death Sentences

    pp. 6 7 people 2 places 1 organizations

    Report on proposed changes to death penalty laws and the commutation of death sentences for several political prisoners.

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    Political Trials

    pp. 6–7 23 people 29 places 15 organizations

    Report on various political trials, including those of ANC members, journalists, and workers involved in labour struggles.

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    Bantustans

    pp. 8 2 people 6 places 10 organizations

    Report on the violence in Natal, the role of Inkatha, and the complicity of police in the conflict.

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