Issue No. 1 of 'Focus' bulletin, dated November 1975, detailing the intensification of political repression in Southern Africa, including mass detentions, torture, political trials under the Terrorism Act, and increasing use of banning orders. Specific cases, trials, and legislative actions in South Africa, Rhodesia, and Namibia are described.

This issue of 'Focus' covers events in Southern Africa during August and September 1986, including violations of the Nkomati Accord by South Africa, arms supplies to the MNR in Mozambique, sabotage of the Beira oil pipeline, border tensions and attacks involving Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Lesotho, and Swaziland, and incidents involving ANC members. The publication also outlines the objectives and international affiliations of IDAF, and provides a list of sources and abbreviations used.

This issue documents the wrongful conviction and imprisonment of Bacela and nine others, including juveniles, in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It details the legal proceedings, sentences, subsequent appeal, and the suicide of Bacela Lulamile Maneli in prison. The issue also discusses the broader context of juveniles imprisoned for political reasons in South Africa and Namibia, and provides a list of sources and abbreviations used in reporting.