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The following lists events that happened during 1856 in South Africa.

Incumbents

Governor of the Cape Colony - Sir George Grey

Monarch - Queen Alexandrina Victoria

Events

  • The Cape Government promulgates the Masters and Servants Act, favoring white settlers over black labourers.
  • Approximately 3000 Crimean War veterans (German Legionnaires) settled in Kaffraria, later joined by 2700 German civilians.
  • New Natal legislature sets rules for importing Indian indentured labor to meet the demands of sugar planters.