What happend to black people who did not have a pass on them when asked to produce one?

During the apartheid era in South Africa, black people who could not produce a pass when asked by authorities faced severe consequences, including arrest, detention, and possible violence. The pass laws were designed to control the movement of black South Africans, and failure to comply often resulted in harsh penalties, including fines or imprisonment. This system enforced racial segregation and restricted the rights and freedoms of the black population, contributing to widespread social injustice.