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… James Henry Bowker (78), SA soldier during the frontier wars and expedition leader to Basutoland, dies in Durban. …

… and Hermanus Potgieter. He fought in the Fourth and Fifth Frontier Wars and was a wealthy sheep farmer when, like many other … leadership. His departure had been delayed by the Sixth Frontier War. Potgieter moved inland to the northern Free …

… in local politics, concerned especially with questions of frontier security, as his farm was situated at the frontier, in contested terrain close to Xhosa settlements. … War (1880-81) , as well as during the period of frontier wars the British engaged in to pacify the various tribes in …

… most renowned Xhosa chief in South Africa's 19th-century frontier wars. Born in 1798, he was the Right Hand Son of Ngqika, King …

… It was inaugurated with one of the most bitterly fought frontier wars, which coincided with the so-called “Second Hottentot …

… he lived in. Between 1781 and 1819, the first five frontier wars were fought over the Zuurveld (where Makhanda and the … [47] So began the struggle over that land. The first two frontier wars occurred when the Dutch East Indian Company was …

… assassination occurred against the backdrop of the ‘6 th Frontier War’ . [4] At this point in time, colonialists were … cautious and humble nature. He committed resources to the wars of 1846-7 and 1850-3 , but for the most part tried to …

… This war followed a series of what is known as frontier wars in the Eastern Cape , whereby the amaXhosa attempted to … year, Dyobha died and this was also the period of the last frontier war. Isaac and Naniwe had three daughters; Grisell, …

… The series of clashes historically known as, Frontier Wars date back to 1779 when Xhosa people, Boers, Khoikhoi, … a "Trek boers" (Migrant farmers). Map of the Eastern Frontier. Source: samilitaryhistory.org [Accessed: 25 January … [Accessed: 25 January 2012] | Grahamstown , ‘The Frontier Country’ , [online], Available at …

… formed part of what came to be known as the Nine Xhosa Wars or Frontier Wars that spanned a hundred year period and … of British rule in the Eastern Cape following the 9th Frontier War in 1879. The British administration imposed the …

… very important to them that all adult men should own land. Frontier wars on the eastern frontier of European settlement The situation in the Eastern …

… words, which contain distinctive ‘clicks’. Colonial Land Wars Europeans who came to stay in South Africa first settled … ‘ Trek Boers’ in the region of the Fish River (see Eastern Frontier Map). The ensuing struggle was not so much a contest … and living space between two groups of farmers.  Nine Frontier Wars followed between the Xhosa and European …

… lesson on Slavery 1820 Settlers After the Napoleonic wars, Britain experienced a serious unemployment problem. … South Africa, encouraged the immigrants to settle in the frontier area of what is now the Eastern Cape. This was in order to consolidate and defend the eastern frontier against the neighbouring Xhosa people, and to …

… Colonial settlement Land wars The 'Frontier Wars' in the Eastern Cape Europeans who … and living space between two groups of farmers.  Nine Frontier Wars followed between the Xhosa and European …

… and living space between two groups of farmers.  Nine Frontier Wars followed between the Xhosa and European settlers, and … dominated 19th century South African History. The first frontier war broke out in 1780 and marked the beginning of …

… business at the Cape prospered. In 1835, when the Sixth Frontier War broke out, William Cock rendered considerable …

… in 1803. However, due to the break out of the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) the British were increasingly fearful of a … against colonial rule, commonly known as the Third Frontier War (1799-1803). These Khoi ex-servants rebelled … already been two major Dutch-Xhosa wars known as the First Frontier War (1799-1781) and the Second Frontier War …

… were recruited to strengthen the South African garrison. Wars The Defence force at this time took part in many wars and battles on South African soil. Most notable was its … in 1795. They also played a critical role in the 8th Frontier War in 1852. It was during this stage that Andries …

… The three Basotho Wars (1858-68) and the formation of Lesotho The conflict … and negotiated with Moshoeshoe, who objected that the frontier was not clear. However, hostilities re-surfaced, and … but Moshoeshoe stated that he had not agreed to the frontier line of 1866, and therefore the events had not …

… and local Xhosa inhabitants from the early 1830s. Several frontier wars were fought over the territory, but in 1860 the area was … more about Chief Maqoma, a renowned Xhosa leader in the frontier wars. Read more about the Berlin Missionary Society …

… After the defeat of the Xhosa by the British in the frontier wars, three significant developments occurred which put the … the discovery of diamonds, gold and a succession of land wars in the interior as it became a launch point for both …

… war in the Cape. It was to be the first of many wars waged by settlers against the indigenous peoples of … and open warfare. Between 1799 and 1803, on the eastern frontier, the Khoisan and amaXhosa rose up in common … military attacks on the amaXhosa across the eastern frontier. The end result was always the same - indigenous …

… and dispersed by Shaka and his Zulu armies in the Mfecane wars. Most of them fled westwards and settled amongst the … gunmen, were invaluable allies of the Cape Colony in its frontier wars. They subsequently became notable allies of the Cape Colony in the Frontier Wars against their former oppressors. In this …

… of the British that resulted in the closing of this frontier: they paved the way for the Boers to establish their … of the Basotho kingdom. The story of the closing of this frontier is the story of how the Basotho lost the use of most … and 1830s were a time of great upheaval. There were many wars about land which caused thousands of people to flee to …

… the mineral revolution which sets in motion the great wars on the military front, on the cultural front and the … identity front. Key to understanding this period are the frontier wars and the discovery, during the 1860 to 1880 … these experiences shake up the country fundamentally. The frontier wars, taking place on the eastern seaboard with the …

… 1937. To understand the mass emigration of the Afrikaans frontier farmers  (Afrikaners) out of the Cape Colony it is … between these farmers and the Xhosa  inhabitants on the frontier, as well as growing resentment between the farmers … of not giving them any financial support in the frontier wars and other confrontations with the Xhosa. The conflict on …

… in the Cape Colony. He fought in the Fourth and Fifth Frontier Wars and later was the founder of Potchefstroom, the first …

… Fort Peddie was erected by the British military during the frontier war of 1834-35 for the protection of amaMfengu … once used as a military hospital and mortuary during the Frontier Wars. The Church itself was formerly part of the original …

… serious unemployment problem as a result of the Napoleonic Wars, the British government encouraged people immigrate to … Lord Somerset encouraged the immigrants to settle in the frontier area of what is now the Eastern Cape. This was in order to consolidate and defend the eastern frontier against the neighbouring Xhosa people, and to …

… a turbulent History. It was established on the Kaffraria frontier, an Area of fierce conflict between White settlers … Arms. The inn survived fire and looting during the frontier wars, and during World War II was renamed 'The Pig & Whistle' …