Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- January-February 1991 (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 regular series 'Focus' by IDAF Publications Ltd., distributed internationally to document political repression and resistance in Southern Africa. Retained in the IDAF archives and subsequently transferred to UK-PWP.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Transferred from IDAF Publications Ltd. as part of the IDAF archival collection.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This issue of Focus (no. 92) covers political trials, detentions, and the struggle for the reincorporation of the Bophuthatswana bantustan in South Africa during late 1990 and early 1991. It documents ongoing legal repression, mass detentions, bail applications, prison sentences, and mass action against apartheid-era authorities. The issue includes case studies, named individuals, and references to legal and political developments, as well as coverage of campaigns for the release of political prisoners and the activities of anti-apartheid organizations.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
No material has been appraised for destruction; all issues are retained as part of the historical record.
Accruals
No further accruals expected for this specific issue; accruals possible for the Focus series as a whole.
System of arrangement
Arranged chronologically within the Focus series, 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 by UK-PWP and possibly by IDAF Publications Ltd.
Existence and location of copies
Digital copies may be available through UK-PWP or partner institutions.
Related units of description
Other issues of Focus (series), IDAF archival collections, related pamphlets, books, films, and photographic exhibitions produced by IDAF Publications Ltd.
Publication note
ISSN 0960572X. Published six times a year by IDAF Publications Ltd., Canon Collins House, 64 Essex Road, London N1 8LR.
Notes area
Note
Focus is a periodical produced by IDAF Publications Ltd. to inform international opinion about repression in South Africa and Namibia, supporting the call for the release of all political prisoners. Material is typeset by The Alden Press (London & Northampton) Ltd and printed by the Honey Press Ltd, Banbury.
Alternative identifier(s)
Access points
Name access points
- African National Congress (ANC) (Subject)
- Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) (Subject)
- Sathyandranath 'Mac' Maharaj (Subject)
- Siphiwe Nyanda (Subject)
- Raymond Lala (Subject)
- Catherine Mvelase (Subject)
- Susanna Tshabalala (Subject)
- Dipak Patel (Subject)
- Pravin Gordhan (Subject)
- Amnesh Sankar (Subject)
- Billy Nair (Subject)
- Tony Yengeni (Subject)
- Jennifer Schreiner (Subject)
- Phuti Bernard Mokgonyana (Subject)
- Godfrey Velaphi Mokube (Subject)
- Peter Holmes Maluleka (Subject)
- Christopher Khumalo (Subject)
- Saul Andrew Tsotetsi (Subject)
- Gladys Mira (Subject)
- Priscilla Luthuli (Subject)
- Miriam Grootboom (Subject)
- Benjamin Kanane (Subject)
- Philemon Mamabola (Subject)
- Gideon Ngomani (Subject)
- Raymond (Sello) Maake (Subject)
- Ebison Makgolane Phasha (Subject)
- Vincent Vivi Hlatskawayo (Subject)
- Zola Majikela (Subject)
- Michael Mzuvukile Lwayo (Subject)
- Samson Thembekile Mabanga (Subject)
- Michael Dabie Ncantswa (Subject)
- Malungisi Vamba (Subject)
- Siyabulela Thembani (Subject)
- B Monana (Subject)
- R Ramesega (Subject)
- P Modisane (Subject)
- Frans Mokgautsi (Subject)
- G Modise (Subject)
- A Modise (Subject)
- Ntsikelelo Khambi (Subject)
- Victor Bena (Subject)
- Andries Olyn (Subject)
- Steven Mojafa (Subject)
- Lucas Boinamo (Subject)
- Edward Gaotime (Subject)
- Eric Smuts (Subject)
- Johannes Makitla (Subject)
- Jonas Ben Sibanyoni (Subject)
- Dumisani Gumede (Subject)
- Siphiwe Makhatini (Subject)
- Patrick Lebea (Subject)
- Thabo Mokhudu (Subject)
- Jimmy Twala (Subject)
- Elias Ngoepe (Subject)
- Norah Moploxwa (Subject)
- Phindiwe Bongi Mamane (Subject)
- Sarah Mereothle (Subject)
- Samuel Ntsimane (Subject)
- Hunter Kagiso Mereothle (Subject)
- Shadigolo Montsho (Subject)
- Boy Diale (Subject)
- Lucas Mangope (Subject)
- Nelson Mandela (Subject)
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Description control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description, Second Edition, 2000.
Status
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
Script(s)
Arabic
Sources
Archivist's note
Focus is a periodical produced by IDAF Publications Ltd. to inform international opinion about repression in South Africa and Namibia, supporting the call for the release of all political prisoners. Material is typeset by The Alden Press (London & Northampton) Ltd and printed by the Honey Press Ltd, Banbury.