South Africa's security police raided the homes of churchmen, university teachers, student leaders and newsmen over the weekend in what was described as a nationwide drive against subversion.
Several persons were detained, amongst them a 24-year old arts student, David Davis, who heads a student group that is investigating pay scales for workers. Sources indicate that the raids took place in Durban, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, East London and other cities.
The raids took place by parties made up of uniformed and plain clothes men, exhibiting search warrants citing the Terrorism Act and the Suppression of Communism Act, two security laws that give the police broad powers.
Included in the raised was the Anglican Bishop of Port Elizabeth, the Right Rev. Philip Russell and a Franciscan priest, the Rev. Cosmas Desmond.
Source: New York Times
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