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The 1835 Abolition of Slavery in the British Cape Colony
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the end of slavery at the Cape of Good Hope, a story often overshadowed by events in the Caribbean. They discuss the unique social structure of Cape slavery, shaped by the Dutch East India Company, with slaves from Madagascar, South Asia, and Indonesia. They delve into the 1808 slave trade abolition, the British takeover, Ordinance 50 of 1828 granting rights to Khoisan, and the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act. The episode highlights the 1834-1838 apprenticeship system, the emotional moment of emancipation in 1838, and the economic impact on Cape farmers. It…
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