1848 in South Africa

1848 in South Africa

"See also:"
1847 in South Africa,
other events of 1848,
1849 in South Africa and the
Timeline of South African history.

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Events

* 23 March - Approximately 163 German settlers, known as the Bergthiel Settlers, arrive in Natal
* Voortrekkers settle across the Vaal River
* Battle of Boomplaats
* The settlement of Soutpansberg is established, later changed its name to Schoemansdal

Deaths

* 4 June - Christina Pretorius, wife of Voortrekker leader Andries Pretorius, dies near present day Bela Bela

References

See Timeline of South African history for list of References


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