Black SashMay 1955
Through the Black Sash organisation, Hayman offered free legal advice to many people, usually women, who had approached the Black Sash Advice Centre in Johannesburg, and often appeared herself in court to represent them
Historical person
Ruth Hayman Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Ruth Hayman, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
3 records1955–19662 events0 places
Chronological biography
1955
1966
Arrest of Ruth Hayman1966
Her activities brought her into direct opposition with the National Party Government, and in 1966 she was served with a "banning order" under the Suppression of Communism Act and placed under house arrest
Black Sash1966
Her activities brought her into direct opposition with the National Party Government, and in 1966 she was served with a "banning order" under the Suppression of Communism Act and placed under house arrest
Record provenance
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