What happened when the Dutch colonized South Africa?

With colonialism, which began in South Africa in 1652, came the Slavery and Forced Labour Model. This was the original model of colonialism brought by the Dutch in 1652, and subsequently exported from the Western Cape to the Afrikaner Republics of the Orange Free State and the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek.

Why did the Dutch migrate to South Africa?

The initial purpose of the settlement was to provide a rest stop and supply station for trading vessels making the long journey from Europe, around the cape of southern Africa, and on to India and other points eastward.

How did South Africa get Colonised?

In 1657 the colonial authorities started a process of allotting farms to European settlers (“free burghers”) in the arable regions around Cape Town, where wine and wheat became the major products. Increased European encroachment ultimately led to the colonisation and occupation of South Africa by the Dutch.

What did the Dutch bring to South Africa?

The Dutch slave trade in South Africa With poor living conditions, mortality amongst the slaves was high and the Dutch settlers were continuously importing new slaves to the Cape. Over 150 years, around 40 slaving voyages were sent from Cape Town, bringing back around 4,300 slaves (who survived the journey).

What are the impacts of Dutch settlement at the Cape?

Commanders and governors of the Cape Colony (1652–1806)

Why did the Dutch settle in the Cape?

Cape Town was founded by the Dutch East India Company or the Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (VOC) in 1652 as a refreshment outpost. The outpost was intended to supply VOC ships on their way to Asia with fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and to enable sailors wearied by the sea to recuperate.

What were the reason for Dutch colonization of the Cape of Good Hope?

Why were the Dutch attracted to settle at the Cape?