Suppression of Communism Act, 1950
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The Suppression of Communism Act, 1950 (Act No. 44 of 1950), renamed the Internal Security Act in 1976, was legislation of the national government in apartheid South Africa which formally banned the Communist Party of South Africa and proscribed any party or group subscribing to communism, according to a uniquely broad definition of the term. It was also used as the basis to place individuals under banning orders, and its practical effect was to isolate and silence voices of dissent.
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Suppression of Communism Act, 1950 | |
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Parliament of South Africa | |
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Citation | Act No. 44 of 1950 |
Territorial extent | South Africa, South West Africa |
Enacted by | Parliament of South Africa |
Assented to | 26 June 1950 |
Commenced | 17 July 1950 |
Repealed | 2 July 1982 |
Administered by | Minister of Justice |
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Internal Security Act, 1982 | |
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Anti-communism, political repression, exile, censorship | |
Status: Repealed |
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