Incidents: prior restraint, national level, head of government Daniel François Malan
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.
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
1 incident matches this view.
Country: South Africa, RSF 2026 rank: 21st of 180
Continent: Africa
Tactic: Detention and violence (1) Licensing and closure of outlets (1) Prior restraint (1)
Stage: Silence (1)
Outcome: Reversed (1)
Level: National (1)
Head of government: Daniel François Malan
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 1950 | South Africa's Suppression of Communism Act lets the government ban publications and restrict individuals | South Africa (RSF 2026 rank: 21st of 180) | Prior restraint | Daniel François Malan | Reversed (February 2, 1990) |
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