1690
Enslaved people in Stellenbosch attempt an uprising
A reported attempt by enslaved people in the Stellenbosch district to revolt was suppressed.
probable
warfare
A reported attempt by enslaved people in the Stellenbosch district to revolt was suppressed.
Significance
The event provides early evidence of organised resistance within the Cape slave system.
Why it matters
The event provides early evidence of organised resistance within the Cape slave system.
Disputed interpretations
The event requires stronger archival sourcing for participants, scale and sequence.