See also: 1804 in South Africa, other events of 1805, 1806 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history.

Events

• The Napoleonic Wars break out between France and the United Kingdom
• 10 January - British forces once again set sail for the Cape Colony as the Batavians are still allied with France
• 28 April - The Huguenots consecrated the Strooidakkerk (thatched church) in Paarl

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