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Data(s)
- November-December 1990 (Produção)
Nível de descrição
Dimensão e suporte
1 issue (approx. 8 pages); print and digital
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História administrativa
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.
Entidade detentora
História do arquivo
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.
Fonte imediata de aquisição ou transferência
Transferred from IDAF Publications Ltd. to UK-PWP as part of regular publication deposit.
Zona do conteúdo e estrutura
Âmbito e conteúdo
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.
Avaliação, seleção e eliminação
Retained permanently as part of the IDAF FOCUS publication series for its historical and research value.
Incorporações
No further accruals expected for this specific issue; additional issues of FOCUS may be added to the series.
Sistema de arranjo
Arranged chronologically within the FOCUS publication series; each issue is catalogued by issue number.
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Condiçoes de reprodução
Idioma do material
Sistema de escrita do material
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Características físicas e requisitos técnicos
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Instrumento de pesquisa transferido
Zona de documentação associada
Existência e localização de originais
Original print copies held at UK-PWP repository, Canon Collins House, 64 Essex Road, London N1 8LR.
Existência e localização de cópias
Digital copies available through UK-PWP and affiliated archival networks.
Unidades de descrição relacionadas
Other issues of the FOCUS series (e.g., FOCUS 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 83) and IDAF Information Notes & Briefings.
Nota de publicação
Published by IDAF Publications Ltd. (ISSN: 0960572X). Typeset by The Alden Press and printed by the Honey Press Ltd, Banbury.
Zona das notas
Nota
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.
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Pontos de acesso - Assuntos
Pontos de acesso - Locais
Pontos de acesso - Nomes
- International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) (Assunto)
- African National Congress (ANC) (Assunto)
- Charles Bongani Zwane (Assunto)
- Jabu Obed Masina (Assunto)
- Frans Ting Ting Masango (Assunto)
- Neo Griffith Potsane (Assunto)
- Evelina De Bruin (Assunto)
- Tony Yengeni (Assunto)
- Jennifer Schreiner (Assunto)
- Michael Mzimkhulu Lumbambo (Assunto)
- Mbutu Richmond Npuku (Assunto)
- Wellington Mongameli Nkwandla (Assunto)
- Lumka Nyamza (Assunto)
- Johannes Mahlasela (Assunto)
- Esau Machitje (Assunto)
- Jongile Dolo (Assunto)
- Jacob Rapholo (Assunto)
- Jabulani Ximba (Assunto)
- Siphiwe Nyanda (Assunto)
- Jeremy Seeber (Assunto)
- Cheryl Carolus (Assunto)
- Johnny Issel (Assunto)
- Trevor Manuel (Assunto)
- Nelson Mandela (Assunto)
- President F.W. de Klerk (Assunto)
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Regras ou convenções utilizadas
ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description, 2nd edition.
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Nota do arquivista
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.
