Issue 9 covers legislation protecting South African police from prosecution, increased executions in Rhodesia, death sentences from Special Courts, the SASO-BPC trial, detentions, Robben Island conditions, and deaths in detention (including Elmon Malele, Matthews Mabelane, and Samuel Malinga). The issue also reports on Rhodesian cross-border raids, student escapes to Botswana, repression in Namibia, and psychological warfare campaigns.
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November 1976
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Issue 7 reports on widespread uprisings and state crackdowns in South Africa, Rhodesia, and Namibia during August to October 1976. Topics include nationwide protests, arson attacks on white-owned farms, student uprisings, massive detentions, high-profile political trials, and special court rulings. Extensive detail is provided on the Rhodesian detention system, executions, and new repressive legislation. Named detainees, deaths in custody, and human rights violations are documented in depth.