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Common questions

When did the Dutch East India Company establish a trading post at the Cape of Good Hope?

The Dutch East India Company established a trading post at the Cape of Good Hope in 1652. This event marked the beginning of large-scale European colonization and triggered conflicts with local Khoikhoi people.

What was the Hottentot Proclamation of 1809 regarding pass laws for Khoikhoi?

The British Colonial government confirmed pass laws through the Hottentot Proclamation on the 1st of January 1809. The decree stated that any Khoikhoi person moving about the country required a pass from their owner or a local official.

How did Ordinance No. 49 of 1828 affect Black immigrants seeking work?

Ordinance No. 49 of 1828 decreed that prospective Black immigrants were to be granted passes solely for the purpose of seeking work. These passes were issued for Coloureds and Khoikhoi but not for other Africans who were nonetheless forced to carry them.

Which legislation changed the status of slaves to indentured labourers after 1833?

South African legislation expanded to include Ordinance 1 in 1835 to comply with the United Kingdom's Slavery Abolition Act 1833. This act effectively changed the legal status of slaves to indentured labourers across the region.

What restrictions did the Glen Grey Act of 1894 impose on land ownership?

Prime Minister Cecil Rhodes instigated the Glen Grey Act of 1894 which limited the amount of land Africans could hold. This law was part of various colonial measures passed throughout the 19th century to limit the freedom of unskilled workers.

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