1820 in South Africa

none April 2022 August 2026 1820 __NOTOC__ The following lists events that happened during 1820 in South Africa. Events February 2025 James Read produces the first SeTswana book. Adam Kok II and followers leave Griquatown for Riet River, leaving Griqua without a leader.General South African History Timeline: 1800s South African History Online https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/general-south-african-history-timeline-1800s 2025-02-18 www.sahistory.org.za Andries Waterboer is elected the Griqua captain at Griquatown. 5,000 British settlers arrive in Algoa Bay, are allocated land in Zuurveld, and then expected to act as a civilian defense force. Port Elizabeth is named by Sir Rufane Donkin. The settlement of Worcester is established. AmaMfengu refugees flee to the Eastern Cape. King Moshoeshoe moves the Basotho capital to Butha Buthe Mountain to escape conflict. 17 March - The first British settlers arrive in Table Bay, Cape Town on the "Nautilus" and the "Chapman". Births Sandile kaNgqika, a Xhosa nation (Rarabe) chief born in the Ciskei region References See Years in South Africa for list of references 1820 in collapsed South Africa Category:Years in South Africa