Daniel Francois Malan1953
The Public Safety Act is passed enabling the declaration of a state of emergency
South Africa · Government / Government of South Africa. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The Public Safety Act is passed enabling the declaration of a state of emergency
The Government suspends habeas corpus. The Government declares a State of Emergency. South Africa is placed under martial law
Government declares a state of emergency after Sharpeville.
A state of emergency is declared
Announces an end to the 4 yr state of national emergency, except for Natal
The State of Emergency is lifted
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