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Incidents in Africa, stage: silence, head of government Balthazar Johannes Vorster
Each incident is a dated action by a government, an official, a regulator, a court or a legislature that limited journalists' ability to gather or publish news.
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ContinentAfrica
StageSilence 1
OutcomeSustained 1
LevelNational 1
Head of governmentBalthazar Johannes Vorster
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 October 1977 | South Africa bans The World and Weekend World newspapers and detains editor Percy Qoboza | South Africa (RSF 2026 rank: 21st of 180) | Licensing and closure of outlets | Balthazar Johannes Vorster | Sustained (1 March 1978) |
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