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What is the term for Botha's internal security measures that curtailed civil liberties?

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The term "State of Emergency" refers to the internal security measures implemented by South African President P.W. Botha from 1985 to 1990. These measures severely restricted civil liberties in an attempt to combat anti-apartheid activism and maintain power. The legislation allowed for indefinite detention without trial, censorship of the media, restrictions on public gatherings, and increased military presence in affected areas.
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