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Stated that intercourse between unmarried whites and blacks was against the law. Was the basis for the Sexual Offences Act No 23 of 1957, which prohibited any intercourse between whites and non-whites.
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Removed black voters from the electoral roll and were placed on a separate one. These blacks would then be represented by four white senators.
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The entry of foreigners into the Union was monitored closely. The government upheld the right to decide whether or not a person is allowed a last name.
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Restricted the native blacks' ability to purchase land from non-blacks. Could only be done if the Governor-General gave permission to do so.
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Created a classification system for racial groups consisting of four categories. People were required to be identified and put under one of these groups.
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Prevented blacks from performing skilled jobs in white urban areas. This applied specifically to the building industry.
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Formalized the segregation of black students. This act laid the foundation for Bantu Education (racially separating the educational system).
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Changed the definition of employee to exclude blacks. This made it so that they couldn't be members of registered unions.
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Was the first provision for black self-government. Laid foundation for further segregation between races.
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Empowered the State President's ability to declare organizations unlawful. They could now declare banning orders such as preventing people from being allowed to go to social gatherings.
