Issue No. 1 of 'Focus' bulletin, dated November 1975, detailing the intensification of political repression in Southern Africa, including mass detentions, torture, political trials under the Terrorism Act, and increasing use of banning orders. Specific cases, trials, and legislative actions in South Africa, Rhodesia, and Namibia are described.

This issue covers military and police actions in Namibia, including mass civilian removals along the Angola border, arrests and detentions, political trials, and church expulsions. It provides updates on the Black Consciousness trial, reports on cases under the Terrorism Act (including Suttner, Breytenbach, Molobi), and repression in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe.

This issue highlights South Africa's military presence in Angola, expanded powers of the Defence Force, and new legislation legalizing extraterritorial deployment. Reports include armed forces statistics, political trials (Bloem, Black Consciousness trial), banning orders, and 'protected' villages in Rhodesia. Includes a personal account by Winnie Mandela on political 'widows'.

This issue highlights escalating political repression, including deaths in detention (notably Joseph Mdluli), torture under the Terrorism Act, and mass arrests in South Africa, Namibia, and Rhodesia. It covers the Namibian SWAPO trial, state violence against Black Consciousness members, demolitions in Windhoek, and rural forced removals in South Africa (Majeng case). Also includes updates on political trials and mass arrests in Zimbabwe.

This issue details escalating political repression across Southern Africa. It includes the Soweto uprising, Rhodesia’s curfews, civilian deaths, forced removals, summary justice via emergency courts, ANC surveillance, and SWAPO trials and executions. Also covers censorship, political detentions, and the enforcement of the Afrikaans language in schools. Notable legal developments and testimonies about torture and irregular trials are presented.

This issue of 'Focus' documents the forced removals of black South Africans from designated 'black spots' and rural communities, including KwaNgema and Huhudi, during 1984-1985. It details government policies, legal challenges, and community resistance to removals to bantustans such as KaNgwane, KwaZulu, and Bophuthatswana. The publication also provides statistics from the Surplus People Project and references to media coverage. It outlines the objectives and international affiliations of IDAF, and includes a catalogue of IDAF publications.

This issue of FOCUS covers political repression and resistance in Namibia and Angola during mid-1985. Topics include police actions against Lutheran pastors in Namibia, raids on SWAPO leaders and former political prisoners, South African military activities in Angola (notably the Cabinda commando incident), and the broader context of South African withdrawal and ongoing conflict. The publication also provides subscription information and outlines the objectives and international affiliations of IDAF.

This issue of FOCUS documents incidents of violence, repression, and human rights abuses in Namibia during 1985, including acts of sabotage, attacks on civilians, and inquests into killings by South African forces. It includes reports on the extension of Security Districts, censorship, military operations, and the impact on civilians. The issue also provides subscription information and outlines the objectives of IDAF.

This issue of 'Focus' covers the escalation of South African military involvement in Angola in late 1985, including support for UNITA, international responses, and the broader context of apartheid-era regional destabilisation. It includes commentary on South African and US foreign policy, and the activities and aims of the International Defence and Aid Fund for Southern Africa.

This issue of FOCUS reports on the escalation of armed struggle and political trials in South Africa during 1985. It details incidents of weapon theft, guerilla attacks, landmine usage, attacks on infrastructure, and the spread of armed resistance across all four provinces. The document also covers political trials related to the armed struggle, including cases of individuals accused of military training, arms possession, and attacks on state and economic targets. The publication provides statistical breakdowns of incidents and discusses public support for armed resistance.