Natives (Urban Areas) Consolidation Act No 25

Historical Context Note

Sam Raditlhalo (University of South Arica)
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This act introduced influx control specifically targeting black males. People who were seen as leading idle or dissolute lives, or who had committed certain specified offences, could be removed from an urban area.

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Citation: Raditlhalo, Sam. "Natives (Urban Areas) Consolidation Act No 25". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 23 February 2009 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=5793, accessed 26 November 2024.]

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