1795
Swellendam declares itself independent of VOC authority
Swellendam burghers rejected VOC authority and formed a short-lived local political administration during the collapse of Company rule.
established
rebellion
Swellendam burghers rejected VOC authority and formed a short-lived local political administration during the collapse of Company rule.
Significance
Major sign of late VOC collapse in the districts.
Why it matters
Major sign of late VOC collapse in the districts.
Disputed interpretations
The declaration is established, although the degree of intended sovereignty and the terminology used to describe the short-lived polity require care.