16 September 1795
Cape capitulates to Britain
Cape authorities capitulated to British forces, ending VOC rule at the Cape and beginning the first British occupation.
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political-change
Cape authorities capitulated to British forces, ending VOC rule at the Cape and beginning the first British occupation.
Significance
End of VOC rule at the Cape and beginning of the first British occupation.
Why it matters
End of VOC rule at the Cape and beginning of the first British occupation.
Disputed interpretations
16 September 1795 is the stronger capitulation date, although some public-history sources give a different September date.