Cape colonial government approves election of Adam Kok II. He resigns months later due to internal strife and is succeeded by Cornelius Kok II.
Cape Colony passes legislation to reform the justice system, instituting the Cape Charter of Justice and introducing trial by jury.
Cape Parliament passes Ordinance 19, establishing a Guardian of Slaves to oversee punishment and allow slaves to file complaints. Ordinance 19 allows slaves' freedom to be purchased by family members.
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