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- January-December 1982 (Creation)
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Includes: 20/01/1982: covering letter from Helen Suzman to Minister Coetsee concerning allegations by Ananias Mabotja of the use of electric shock treatment and canvas bags over the head by Seshego police; July — August 1982: letter from Helen Suzman to Elizabeth Rowe, Black Sash, concerning Leeukop Prison and Witbank New Prison; 22/04/1982: letter addressed to Dr. Boraine from Aubrey Blackhope Ndimande at JC Steyn Prison saying that his mother, formerly under house arrest in SA, is in exile in South-West Africa and his father serving 17 years on Robben Island and that they are 3 brothers serving time for 'public violence'. The letter goes on "I am glad your son [Alex Boraine's son Andrew] was released and I wish your son good luck, he is a brave man and I think one day he will be a true leader; I saw you in New Brighton Dr. when you was invited by Pebco.".