Institution

Volksraad

The Volksraad (Dutch for 'people's council') was the elected legislature of the Boer republics of southern Africa in the 19th century, including the Natalia Republic, the Orange Free State and the South African Republic. Its members were chosen by enfranchised white burghers, and it made laws, controlled finances and chose or supervised the executive.

Mentioned in 7 state histories

Republic of WinburgPotchefstroom RepublicNatalia RepublicZoutpansberg RepublicRepublic of UtrechtRepublic of LydenburgGriqualand East

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Volksraad. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/volksraad
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“Volksraad.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/volksraad. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Volksraad.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/volksraad.
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