African Activist Archive

The newsletter reports that the long-expected release of Nelson Mandela appears to be within site. The newsletter discusses the African National Congress (ANC) and the Mass Democratic Movement. It also includes information on sanctions, Winnie Mandela, Alfred Nzo, F.W. de Klerk and the National Party. The newsletter includes material of the Human Rights Commission about hangings in South Africa, death row, formal repression (repressive legislation, detention without trial, bannings and restrictions of persons, and political trials), informal repression (the National Security Management System, vigilantes, internal refugees and hit squads), and targeted repression (of UDF and affiliates, youth and students, trade union, churches and the media). Reprints of newspaper articles include: "Last-minute nerves delay Mandela's release date" by Allister Sparks, "ANC Leader pushes for lasting peace," "By ignoring credible black leaders the government prolongs strife," "Mandela stands by ANC line on nationalisation" by John Carlin, "Death squads: A crisis that touches the heart of the state," "Tougher Sanctions Are Urged, U.S. Legislators See No Gain in S. Africa" by William Claiborne, and "South Africa's Quiet Revolution" by William Claiborne.

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