1743
Swellendam is founded
The VOC established Swellendam as a district and administrative centre east of the older Cape settlement core.
established
administrative-change
The VOC established Swellendam as a district and administrative centre east of the older Cape settlement core.
Significance
Key district and administrative expansion to the east of the older Cape core.
Why it matters
Key district and administrative expansion to the east of the older Cape core.
Disputed interpretations
The foundation date is established; the extent of effective authority and patterns of land use varied across the district.