1847 in South Africa

See also: 1846 in South Africa, other events of 1847, 1848 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history.

Events

• The Cape Colonys boundary is extended to Orange River and the districts of Victoria East and British Kaffraria are annexed
• The Montagu Pass is opened
• Sugar cane plantations are started in Natal
• The settlement of East London is established

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