The following lists events that happened during 1852 in South Africa. Events January 17 January – The South African Republic is established with the signing of the Sand River Convention February 26 February – The British troopship, is wrecked near Gansbaai, Western Cape March 16 March – Voortrekker leaders, Andries Pretorius and Hendrik Potgieter reconcile Unknown date Copper mining begins at Springbokfontein Deaths 25 June – Ludwig Heinrich Beil, musician and botanist, dies in Keurbooms River near Plettenberg Bay 16 December – Hendrik Potgieter, (59), Voortrekker leader, dies in Zoutpansbergdorp References See Years in South Africa for list of References Years in South Africa