Events that occurred in South Africa between 1800 and 1914

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  • Shaka is appointed chief of the army of the AmaMthethwa

    Shaka kaSenzangakhona, also known as Shaka Zulu, was one of the most influential monarchs of the Zulu Kingdom. Effects of Shaka's wars. His wars were accompanied by great slaughter and caused many migrations. Their effects were felt even far north of the Zambezi River.Some estimate that during his reign Shaka caused the death of more than a million people.

  • South Africa became part of the British Empire

    South Africa became part of the British Empire as a consequence of treaties. During the Napoleonic Wars, the administration of Cape Colony changed. After the Frnech conquered the Netherlands, the British seized control of Cape Colony in 1795, returned it to the Dutch in 1803 and seized it again in 1806. After 1806, they gradually extended their control along the coast to the east. The Boers resented British rule, even though British control brought economic benefits to the Boers.