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Date(s)
- September–October 1982 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 newsletter (multi-page, printed text)
Context area
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Repository
Archival history
Archived as part of IDAF’s political publications documenting systemic state violence and civil resistance in Southern Africa.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
South African History Archive (SAHA)
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This issue focuses on the controversial parole of political prisoners in South Africa, political trials of ANC and SWAPO members, deaths in detention (Muofhe and Depale), widespread use of the Terrorism and Internal Security Acts, bannings, banishments, repression of trade unions, the Rabie Commission reforms, and intensified state surveillance. It includes reports on the torture of detainees, new legislation affecting civil liberties, restrictions on media coverage, and paramilitary operations like Koevoet in Namibia.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Retained permanently for historical research on Southern African political repression and human rights violations.
Accruals
No further accruals expected.
System of arrangement
Chronologically sequenced in the IDAF Focus publication series.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open to all researchers and the public.
Conditions governing reproduction
Reproduction allowed with proper citation of IDAF as source.
Language of material
English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
OCR-scanned copy; fully readable.
Finding aids
Uploaded finding aid
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Originals held by the South African History Archives.
Existence and location of copies
Digital copy available through the PWP projects and other Archives.
Related units of description
Issues 1–41, Rabie Commission documentation, Koevoet operations records, Robben Island release logs, Internal Security Act revisions.
Publication note
Focus', Issue No. 42. International Defence and Aid Fund, September–October 1982.
Notes area
Note
Includes comprehensive trial documentation, prison conditions, legislative changes, SWAPO resistance updates, and pass law system analysis.
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Name access points
- Amos Moloko (Subject)
- Vuyisile Msitshana (Subject)
- Henry Afrika (Subject)
- Siphiwe Ngwenya (Subject)
- Soloman Musi (Subject)
- Joseph Mati (Subject)
- Miuleki George (Subject)
- Thelle Mogoerane (Subject)
- Jerry Mosololi (Subject)
- Marcus Motaung (Subject)
- Barbara Hogan (Subject)
- Cedric Mayson (Subject)
- Oscar Mpetha (Subject)
- Alan Fine (Subject)
- Thozamile Gqweta (Subject)
- Sisa Njikelana (Subject)
- Sam Kikine (Subject)
- Neil Aggett (Subject)
- Tshifhiwa Muofhe (Subject)
- Joe Thloloe (Subject)
- Mathata Tsedu (Subject)
- Joyce Mokhesi (Subject)
- Duma Gqubule (Subject)
- Albertina Sisulu (Subject)
- Rev. Mzwandile Maqina (Subject)
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Rules and/or conventions used
ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description, Second Edition
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Archivist's note
This issue offers a comprehensive legal and political snapshot of apartheid South Africa and occupied Namibia, including new state strategies in the use of parole, censorship, and legislation.