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