The Black Affairs Administration Act No 45 commences. This Act provided for black self-government in townships. It was repealed by section 69 of the Black Communities Development Act No 4 of 1984.
eventREF E-0012167Revised
26 November 1971
The Black Affairs Administration Act comes into force
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- 30 Sep 2019
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- 01South African History Online,Segregationist Legislation Timeline 1970-1979,[online],Available at www.sahistory.org.za [Accessed: 22 November 2013]
Last updated · 30 Sep 2019
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