1848 in South Africa

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