General South African History Timeline: 1960s
… 2 Whites, 1 Coloured) on trial for high treason since 1956 are found not guilty and discharged. The three judges of … Sisulu, who have been on trial for high treason since 1956, are found not guilty and discharged. Hours later the … to prohibit release on bail or otherwise; and the 1956 Riotous Assemblies Act.Commenced: 19 May 1961 Sections 6 …