# Daniel François Malan

As head of government

Daniel François Malan, Prime Minister of South Africa, was head of government when 1 recorded incident took place. The official who acted in each may be someone else; each incident names them.

## Tactics used

- [Detention and violence: 1](https://thewaronnews.com/incidents?leader=daniel-francois-malan&tactic=detention_and_violence)
- [Licensing and closure of outlets: 1](https://thewaronnews.com/incidents?leader=daniel-francois-malan&tactic=outlet_licensing)
- [Prior restraint: 1](https://thewaronnews.com/incidents?leader=daniel-francois-malan&tactic=prior_restraint)

## Incidents

| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Outcome |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| March 17, 1950 | [South Africa's Suppression of Communism Act lets the government ban publications and restrict individuals](https://thewaronnews.com/incidents/1950-south-africa-suppression-of-communism-act) | [South Africa](https://thewaronnews.com/countries/za) ([RSF 2026 rank: 21st of 180](https://rsf.org/en/index)) | [Prior restraint](https://thewaronnews.com/tactics/prior_restraint) | Reversed (February 2, 1990) |

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Actor entry: https://thewaronnews.com/actors/daniel-francois-malan

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