Special Report Transcript Episode 80, Section 6, Time 38:34

‘Mrs. Fourie decides however to check up on something else, that is whether her servant has his reference book and if his service contract is in order. Nothing missing, except one tooth. But with or without teeth photos are taken at the offices of the Department of Native Affairs where these workers are registered and assisted in finding work in urban areas. Daily, a large number turns up here for reference books. Each book contains the photograph of the owner, his name, race and particulars of employment. Naturally the officials who are employed here must have a thorough knowledge of Bantu customs and languages. Ah! He’s just received his reference book.’

Notes: Film: ‘John Citizen and the state,’ produced by Film Services, Dept of Education Arts and Science, in collaboration with the Public Service Commission’

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