1848 in South Africa

	1848 in South Africa
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Years 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 Zoutpansberg is established, which was later renamed Schoemansdal

Deaths

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

References

See Years in South Africa for list of References