1826 in South Africa
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The following lists events that happened during 1826 in South Africa.
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- Cape colonial government approves election of Adam Kok II. He resigns months later due to internal strife and is succeeded by Cornelius Kok II.
- Cape Colony passes legislation to reform the justice system, instituting the Cape Charter of Justice and introducing trial by jury.
- Cape Parliament passes Ordinance 19, establishing a Guardian of Slaves to oversee punishment and allow slaves to file complaints. Ordinance 19 allows slaves' freedom to be purchased by family members.
- Slave owners protest against Ordinance 19.
References
[edit]- ^ "General South African History Timeline: 1800s | South African History Online". www.sahistory.org.za. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
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