Historical Papers, Wits University

A2455f	PASSES, 1905-1983

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	Examples of passes and permits for work and residence purposes, issued between 1905-1983 to people classified as Natives.

1	Reference book issued to Tununu Susan Makhubu, Swazi, 1959. The book contains stamps for vaccination and X-rays done, stamps by the relevant Government departments allowing her to settle in certain areas and work permits	1959
2	Reference book issued to Lepoma Antony Seatlholo, 1978. The book contains permission to remain in a certain area, as well as work permits	1978
3	Native Pass Forms, regulating movements of people
4	Native Labour Passport, Labour District of Johannesburg (to be held by Employer), issued to Timothy, February 1905. The reverse side contains a Travelling Pass, allowing the bearer to travel to Johannesburg. Also included is a referal Form B issued at the Magistrate's Office for Mapumulo, Natal, from where the Pass holder originated, to the Native Court of the Magistrate of Umlazi, February 1904	February 1905.
5	Original Service Contract, Natives Copy ("To be carried by Native") issued to John, for the Parkview area of Johannesburg, March 1948	March 1948.
6	Original Service Contract, Employer's Copy ("To be held by Employer") issued to John, for the Parkview area of Johannesburg, March 1948	March 1948.
7	Special Pass slip issued to T.Maseko, granting permission to proceed to Johannesburg and return by 6pm, August 1983	August 1983.
8	Copy of a Pass issued to Maise (?) of Mafeking, to proceed to Zeerust and Doornhoek by way of Main Rd (?) for the purpose of visiting his children and return to report after 30 days, February 1921	February 1921.