Medu declared the year 1983 as the "Year of Women", placing an image of a women with a gun on her back on the front cover of this edition. The first section of this edition covers cultural work both about women and by women. This includes poetry and articles. One poem by Victor Matlou, titled "The Breath of August 9th" engages with the importance of women in the struggle for freedom, starting with his title which refers to the march of women to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 to oppose pass laws. The second section of this newsletter explores "Medu's work and progress", with a particular focus on community oriented art projects. This an exploration of the Ngwedi graphic unit by Mognane Serote, the Community Band-Bond by Mandisa and projects undertaken by the Itumeleng Film Unit. Front page graphic by Miles Pelo.

The night keeps winking , poem by Mongane Serote and artwork was done by Thami Mnyele and was published by Medu in Gaborone in 1982.

Cover design for SANRU by Judy Seidman on behalf of Medu. Flyer published by Botswana Orientation Centre in Gaborone, Botswana.

Is the concept of "black poetry" valid? James Matthews argues that black poetry has become a powerful force in South Africa. He suggests that poetry by and about the black majority is locally grounded and people no longer look toward America for such inspiration. Matthews draws links between black poetry, black consciousness and black power.

This pre-seminar paper from the Publishing and Research Unit entitled "Opening the Doors of Culture" suggests ideas for the a paper to be presented at a seminar in 1982. It gives reflections on how to bring culture to the people and how to use it as a tool for resistance. Handwritten notes on the paper.

Newsletter has interview section of Mosa Jonas Gwangwa who is a composer, musician and member of Medu Art Ensemble. He is interviewed by Medu project co-ordinator Mongane Serote. Jonas Gwangwa shares his background from his early childhood when his parents arrived at Orlando in 1931. Furthermore, he talks about his musical background that is influenced by his musical family.

Cultural Bodies are a means for artists to learn from and communicate with their communities. How is it done? This edition of Medu opens discussion on the inter-communication between artists and communities. To this end, a "Graffiti Page" has been added to allow for public comments on Thami Mnyele's exhibition, which was held at the Gaborone Museum. Critical artistic reflection is included in this issue through reviews of the art of Thami Mnyele, Maselwa Malatji, Bachana Mokwena and Dennis Brutus. Like all Medu Newsletters, this includes exciting poetry by Mongane Serote and Keorapetse Kgositsile. Front page graphic by Heinz Klug on lithograph.

Fresh footsteps is a play that is developed by four women who are Medu members, Theresa Devant and Lulu Emmig. The play is about South African liberation struggle affected women living in Botswana and the issues facing them as women, the workshop facilitation by Mongane Serote.

Medu collaborated with the Botswana National Museum and Art Gallery to design an art handbook for teachers as part of education. The handbook was designed by Ellen Forrester on behalf of Medu and used in Botswana schools.

Memorial service of Jenny and her daughter Katryn Schoon (6 years old) was held on the 8 July 1984 at Anglican Church. They were killed by a parcel bomb in Angola, six months after they fled Botswana due to attempted attack on their home in December 1983. They were murdered on the 28 June 1984. Programme has key note speakers, hymns, South African Anthem and Botswana National Anthem.