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Date(s)
- July 1976 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 newsletter (multi-page, printed text)
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Archival history
Collected as part of IDAF’s anti-apartheid documentation; held in human rights archival institutions.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
South African History Archive (SAHA)
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Scope and content
This issue details escalating political repression across Southern Africa. It includes the Soweto uprising, Rhodesia’s curfews, civilian deaths, forced removals, summary justice via emergency courts, ANC surveillance, and SWAPO trials and executions. Also covers censorship, political detentions, and the enforcement of the Afrikaans language in schools. Notable legal developments and testimonies about torture and irregular trials are presented.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Retained permanently for historical research on Southern African political repression and human rights violations.
Accruals
No further accruals expected for this item.
System of arrangement
Fifth chronological issue in the IDAF 'Focus' bulletin series.
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Conditions governing access
Open to the public for research use.
Conditions governing reproduction
Reproduction allowed with proper citation of IDAF as source.
Language of material
English
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Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
OCR version of original printed newsletter; 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
See related IDAF records on Soweto uprising, SWAPO trials, and Southern African political trials.
Publication note
Focus', Issue No. 5. International Defence and Aid Fund, July 1976.
Notes area
Note
Includes landmark reporting on the Soweto Uprising, Namibian terrorism trials, and Rhodesian emergency laws.
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- Aaron Muchimba (Subject)
- Hendrik Shikongo (Subject)
- Rauna Nambinga (Subject)
- Anna Ngaihondiwa (Subject)
- Filemon Nangola (Subject)
- Mashama Sibilisios (Subject)
- Steven Chapungu (Subject)
- Lazerus Gahadzikwa (Subject)
- Chief Neshuro Moses Shoko (Subject)
- Winnie Mandela (Subject)
- Johnny Ramrock (Subject)
- Joel Ndebele (Subject)
- Dean Ndaba (Subject)
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ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description, Second Edition
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Archivist's note
Compiled from OCR text. Focuses on unprecedented legal repression, summary courts, and the 1976 Soweto uprising.