1836 in South Africa
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The following lists events that happened during 1836 in South Africa.
Events
[edit]- The Cape Colony's Legislative Council provides for elected municipal councils.
- Cape of Good Hope Punishment Act is passed to control trekboer and Voortrekker movements.
- Lt. Gov. Andries Stockenström restores the Province of Queen Adelaide to the AmaXhosa under British orders. His treaty system recognizing AmaXhosa chiefs' authority causes tension with Gov. Sir Benjamin D'Urban.[1]
- AmaNdebele under King Mzilikatsi challenge the Voortrekkers. At Vegkop, Hendrick Potgieter's forces win but suffer heavy losses.
- Andries Potgieter and Pieter Uys, with Griqua, Barolong, Koranna, and BaTlokwa allies, seize Mosega, forcing Mzilikatsi to flee north to Marico Valley.
Births
[edit]- 4 October - Pieter Arnoldus Cronjé, Boer General, is born near Colesberg, Cape Colony
References
[edit]See Years in South Africa for list of References
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- ^ "General South African History Timeline: 1800s | South African History Online". www.sahistory.org.za. Retrieved 18 February 2025.