Native Laws Amendment Act of 1937

The Native Laws Amendment Act of 1937 was a legislative change in South Africa aimed at reinforcing racial segregation policies. It restricted the movement and rights of Black Africans, limiting where they could live, work, and travel without special permission. The Act also aimed to control employment and increase racial classification, reinforcing the racial hierarchy established by apartheid policies. Overall, it strengthened legal measures to enforce racial separation and control over Black South Africans, contributing to the systemic discrimination that would characterize apartheid-era South Africa.