Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- November-December 1990 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 issue (approx. 8 pages); print and digital
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) was established to support individuals and groups opposed to apartheid in South Africa and other forms of political repression in Southern Africa. It provided legal aid, published newsletters and bulletins, and supported the families of detainees and political prisoners.
Repository
Archival history
Published as part of the FOCUS series by IDAF Publications Ltd., distributed internationally to inform about repression in South Africa and Namibia. Maintained in the UK-PWP repository as part of the IDAF collection.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Transferred from IDAF Publications Ltd. to UK-PWP as part of regular publication deposit.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This issue of FOCUS covers political trials and changes to the death penalty in South Africa, including the enactment of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, notable cases involving political prisoners, and judicial reforms. It details ongoing and recent trials of anti-apartheid activists, mass arrests, police and vigilante actions, and the evolving legal context for political offences. The issue also discusses the processes for pardon and indemnity for political prisoners and exiles, referencing key agreements between the ANC and the South African government. Includes reports on protests, police violence, and the legal status of detainees, as well as organizational information about IDAF and its international affiliates.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Retained permanently as part of the IDAF FOCUS publication series for its historical and research value.
Accruals
No further accruals expected for this specific issue; additional issues of FOCUS may be added to the series.
System of arrangement
Arranged chronologically within the FOCUS publication series; each issue is catalogued by issue number.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Uploaded finding aid
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Original print copies held at UK-PWP repository, Canon Collins House, 64 Essex Road, London N1 8LR.
Existence and location of copies
Digital copies available through UK-PWP and affiliated archival networks.
Related units of description
Other issues of the FOCUS series (e.g., FOCUS 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 83) and IDAF Information Notes & Briefings.
Publication note
Published by IDAF Publications Ltd. (ISSN: 0960572X). Typeset by The Alden Press and printed by the Honey Press Ltd, Banbury.
Notes area
Note
FOCUS is published six times a year to inform international opinion about repression in South Africa and Namibia and to support the call for the release of all political prisoners. IDAF Publications Ltd. also produces related pamphlets, books, films, and exhibitions.
Alternative identifier(s)
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Name access points
- International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) (Subject)
- African National Congress (ANC) (Subject)
- Charles Bongani Zwane (Subject)
- Jabu Obed Masina (Subject)
- Frans Ting Ting Masango (Subject)
- Neo Griffith Potsane (Subject)
- Evelina De Bruin (Subject)
- Tony Yengeni (Subject)
- Jennifer Schreiner (Subject)
- Michael Mzimkhulu Lumbambo (Subject)
- Mbutu Richmond Npuku (Subject)
- Wellington Mongameli Nkwandla (Subject)
- Lumka Nyamza (Subject)
- Johannes Mahlasela (Subject)
- Esau Machitje (Subject)
- Jongile Dolo (Subject)
- Jacob Rapholo (Subject)
- Jabulani Ximba (Subject)
- Siphiwe Nyanda (Subject)
- Jeremy Seeber (Subject)
- Cheryl Carolus (Subject)
- Johnny Issel (Subject)
- Trevor Manuel (Subject)
- Nelson Mandela (Subject)
- President F.W. de Klerk (Subject)
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Description control area
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Rules and/or conventions used
ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description, 2nd edition.
Status
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
Script(s)
Arabic
Sources
Archivist's note
FOCUS is published six times a year to inform international opinion about repression in South Africa and Namibia and to support the call for the release of all political prisoners. IDAF Publications Ltd. also produces related pamphlets, books, films, and exhibitions.