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Native (Black) Urban Areas Act No 21
Local authorities are made responsible for blacks in their areas. Regulated movement between and into "urban" and non-prescribed areas. -
Black (Native) Administration Act No 38
The minister could order tribes or individual blacks to move. Feelings of hostility towards whites were prohibited - used as basis for forced removals. -
Group Areas Act No 41
The country was divided into zones for specific racial groups, causing the destruction of black communities and the uprooting of black people from their home. -
Population Registration Act No 30
It classified South Africa into four different racial categories, forming the basis of apartheid. -
Bantu Authorities Act No 68
Established tribal authorities in the reserves. Uncooperative leaders were often deposed, maintaining white control over black Africans. -
Black (Native) Laws Amendment Act No 54
All black people are required to carry passes and could only stay in urban areas for 72 hours. Blacks deemed "idle or undesirable" could be removed. -
Bantu Education Act
It laid the foundation for inferior education of blacks. Black children graduated unequipped for the economy, leaving many unemployed. -
Separate Amenities Act
All public amenities and facilities are designated to be used for specific races, which resulted in closing most public spaces to black people. -
Blacks Resettlement Act No 19
A Resettlement Board could remove blacks from townships, causing the destruction of many black communities. -
General Law Amendment Act (Sabotage Act) No 76
Increased banning orders, including any social gatherings. Anyone who commits a "wrongful" act can be tried for sabotage. Many black leaders, including Nelson Mandela, were charged.
