1811 in South Africa

See also: 1810 in South Africa, other events of 1811, 1812 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history.

Events

• Xhosas clash with the white settlers on the eastern frontier starting the 4th Cape Frontier War
• Taps and iron pipes are installed for the first time in Cape Town
• The settlement of Caledon is established with the building of a Dutch Reformed Church
• The settlement of George is founded
• Regular circuit courts are introduced
• 5 July – Henry George Grey is re-appointed provisional Governor of the Cape
• 6 September Sir John Francis Cradock is appointed Governor of the Cape

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Deaths