1659 in South Africa

none The following is a list of events that happened during 1659 in South Africa. 1659 Incumbents Governor of the Cape Colony - Jan van Riebeeck Events The first Khoikhoi-Dutch War begins over land ownership. The Doman-led Khoikhoi attempt to steal cattle from Dutch settlers.General South African History Timeline: 1600s South African History Online https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/general-south-african-history-timeline-1600s 2025-02-21 www.sahistory.org.zaInformation Bureau Military 2012-02-28 A short chronicle of warfare in South Africa https://doi.org/10.5787/16-3-452 Scientia Militaria: South African Journal of Military Studies 16 3 10.5787/16-3-452 2224-0020 free Elphick Richard Khoikhoi and the founding of White South Africa 1985 Ravan Press 978-0-86975-230-2 New history of southern Africa series Johannesburg The Dutch settlers take refuge in a fortification, and the Khoikhoi lose more land due to their lack of unity. Jan van Riebeeck calls a meeting of the VOC's Cape Council of Policy on 19 May to deliberate on their course of action. Jan van Riebeeck and the Council commence the construction of the Kijkuijt, Keert de Koe, and Ruijterwacht, redoubts connected by timber fences in order to fortify the borders of the VOC's occupation against the Khoikhoi.Sleigh Dan The forts of the Liesbeeck Frontier 1996 Castle Military Museum 978-0-620-20775-1 Cape Town, South Africa The first Cape wine is pressed, and Jan van Riebeeck records a harvest of 12 mengelen (14 liters) of must.Exploring the Rich and Diverse World of South African Wine https://barleyvinepc.com/blog/exploring-the-rich-and-diverse-world-of-south-african-wine 2025-02-21 Barley & Vine1659 https://www.leopardsleap.co.za/blogs/news/1659?srsltid=AfmBOorur_53famgWU7bjI_rxkXCVUG6US-ge8SfqyhRkj7H-cqghGJa 2025-02-21 Leopards Leap enMillar Rupert 2018-02-02 On this day 1659…the first wine in South Africa https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/02/on-this-day-1659the-first-wine-in-south-africa/ 2025-02-21 The Drinks Business en-GB The first of five expeditions, sent to find the land of the Namaquas, are sent out. References Category:1659 in Africa Category:1659 by country