Issue
JANUARY 1991
This issue of FOCUS covers political repression in South Africa during late 1990, focusing on the strained negotiations between the ANC and the government, mass action campaigns, the suppression of political activity, the status of political prisoners and exiles, and the struggle for the reincorporation of the Bophuthatswana bantustan.
Front matter
- front matter
Masthead and Contents
Masthead information for IDAF Publications and table of contents for the issue.
Articles
- article
Talks under pressure
An overview of the strained negotiations between the ANC and the South African government, including disagreements over the suspension of armed struggle and the constitutional process.
- article
Mass action
A report on the ANC's campaign of mass action, including community struggles over rents and local government, and the government's repressive response.
- article
Political activity suppressed
A report on the continued banning of political gatherings and the use of 'Unrest Areas' regulations to suppress protest.
- article
Prisoners and exiles
A report on the release of political prisoners, the return of exiles, and the government's guidelines for indemnity.
- article
Political trials
A report on the continuation of political trials, bail applications, and prison sentences handed down to activists.
- article
Detentions
A report on mass detentions in Bophuthatswana and the campaign against detention laws.
- article
Bantustans
A report on the struggle for the reincorporation of the Bophuthatswana bantustan into South Africa.
End matter
- end matter
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