Zone d'identification
Cote
Titre
Date(s)
- November-December 1990 (Création/Production)
Niveau de description
Étendue matérielle et support
1 issue (approx. 8 pages); print and digital
Zone du contexte
Nom du producteur
Histoire administrative
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.
Dépôt
Histoire archivistique
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.
Source immédiate d'acquisition ou de transfert
Transferred from IDAF Publications Ltd. to UK-PWP as part of regular publication deposit.
Zone du contenu et de la structure
Portée et contenu
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.
Évaluation, élimination et calendrier de conservation
Retained permanently as part of the IDAF FOCUS publication series for its historical and research value.
Accroissements
No further accruals expected for this specific issue; additional issues of FOCUS may be added to the series.
Mode de classement
Arranged chronologically within the FOCUS publication series; each issue is catalogued by issue number.
Zone des conditions d'accès et d'utilisation
Conditions d'accès
Conditions de reproduction
Langue des documents
Écriture des documents
Notes de langue et graphie
Caractéristiques matérielle et contraintes techniques
Instruments de recherche
Instrument de recherche téléversé
Zone des sources complémentaires
Existence et lieu de conservation des originaux
Original print copies held at UK-PWP repository, Canon Collins House, 64 Essex Road, London N1 8LR.
Existence et lieu de conservation des copies
Digital copies available through UK-PWP and affiliated archival networks.
Unités de description associées
Other issues of the FOCUS series (e.g., FOCUS 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 83) and IDAF Information Notes & Briefings.
Note de publication
Published by IDAF Publications Ltd. (ISSN: 0960572X). Typeset by The Alden Press and printed by the Honey Press Ltd, Banbury.
Zone des notes
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.
Identifiant(s) alternatif(s)
Mots-clés
Mots-clés - Noms
- International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) (Sujet)
- African National Congress (ANC) (Sujet)
- Charles Bongani Zwane (Sujet)
- Jabu Obed Masina (Sujet)
- Frans Ting Ting Masango (Sujet)
- Neo Griffith Potsane (Sujet)
- Evelina De Bruin (Sujet)
- Tony Yengeni (Sujet)
- Jennifer Schreiner (Sujet)
- Michael Mzimkhulu Lumbambo (Sujet)
- Mbutu Richmond Npuku (Sujet)
- Wellington Mongameli Nkwandla (Sujet)
- Lumka Nyamza (Sujet)
- Johannes Mahlasela (Sujet)
- Esau Machitje (Sujet)
- Jongile Dolo (Sujet)
- Jacob Rapholo (Sujet)
- Jabulani Ximba (Sujet)
- Siphiwe Nyanda (Sujet)
- Jeremy Seeber (Sujet)
- Cheryl Carolus (Sujet)
- Johnny Issel (Sujet)
- Trevor Manuel (Sujet)
- Nelson Mandela (Sujet)
- President F.W. de Klerk (Sujet)
Mots-clés - Genre
Zone du contrôle de la description
Identifiant de la description
Identifiant du service d'archives
Règles et/ou conventions utilisées
ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description, 2nd edition.
Statut
Niveau de détail
Dates de production, de révision, de suppression
Langue(s)
Écriture(s)
arabe
Sources
Note de l'archiviste
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.