__NOTOC__ The following lists events that happened during 1836 in South Africa.
Events The Cape Colony's Legislative Council provides for elected municipal councils. Cape of Good Hope Punishment Act is passed to control trekboer and Voortrekker movements. Lt. Gov. Andries Stockenström restores the province of Queen Adelaide to the AmaXhosa under British orders. His treaty system recognizing AmaXhosa chiefs' authority causes tension with Gov. Sir Benjamin D'Urban. AmaNdebele under King Mzilikatsi challenge the Voortrekkers. At Vegkop, Hendrick Potgieter's forces win but suffer heavy losses. Andries Potgieter and Pieter Uys, with Griqua, Barolong, Koranna, and BaTlokwa allies, seize Mosega, forcing Mzilikatsi to flee north to Marico Valley.
Births 4 October - Pieter Arnoldus Cronjé, Boer General, is born near Colesberg, Cape Colony
References
See Years in South Africa for list of References