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

See also: 1848 in South Africa, 1847 in South Africa, 1848, 1849 in South Africa, 23 March, 4 June, Andries Pretorius, Bela Bela, German people, KwaZulu-Natal Province