The following lists events that happened during 1655 in South Africa.
Incumbents Commander of the Cape - Jan van Riebeeck
Events
The Dutch ensigned Jan Wintervogel explores the Cape interior for trade and arable land, reaching Saldanha Bay. Autsumao returns to the Cape after fleeing in 1653, and van Riebeeck allows him to resettle without punishment. Willem Muller and Autsumao explore the Hottentots Holland region for livestock trade, and Autsumao also trades on his own account. Maize seeds are introduced to the Cape from the Netherlands. The first vine is planted in the VOC's garden by Jan van Riebeeck. Three slaves from Madagascar arrive at the Cape. The first coastal vessel made of Cape timber is launched.
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