The 1950 Suppression of Communism Act was legislation of the National government in South Africa. It purported to ban organizations that supported communism, though it used a very loose definition that deemed anyone advocating racial equality a 'statutory communist'.

It was one of the most ruthless acts laid upon the non-white majority of South Africa and was established as part of the regime of Apartheid.

In response to the introduction of the Suppression of Communism Act, a "Defend Free Speech" Convention was held in Johannesburg where Dr. James Moroka delivered his first public address as President of the African National Congress.

1950 in law | Apartheid laws in South Africa | Anti-communism