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  "statement": "The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's chronology of apartheid legislation states the Suppression of Communism Act (No. 44 of 1950) commenced on July 17, 1950.",
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  "evidence_quote": "1950 Internal Security Act (Suppression of Communism Act) No 44: ... Commenced: 17 July 1950",
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    "url": "https://sabctrc.saha.org.za/originals/finalreport/volume1/chapters/volume1_ch30.pdf",
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    "title": "Chronology of Apartheid Legislation (TRC Final Report, Vol. 1, Ch. 13)",
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