1825 in South Africa
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See also: 1824 in South Africa, other events of 1825, 1826 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history.
[edit] Events
- The Dutch Reformed Church establish a congregation in Somerset East
- The first steamship arrives in Table Bay
- The depreciated rix dollar is converted into the British sterling
- The Anglican St. Mary's Collegiate Church is started in Port Elizabeth
[edit] Births
- 17 September - Donald Currie, shipping magnate and donor of the Currie Cups for rugby union and cricket, is born in Greenock, Scotland
- 10 October - Stephanus Johannes Paul Kruger is born in Cradock, Cape Colony
