| Native name | Basterland |
|---|---|
| Long name | Rehoboth |
| Status | Bantustan |
| P 1 | South West Africa |
| S 1 | Namibia |
| Capital | Rehoboth |
| Year start | 1979 |
| Event end | Re-integrated into Namibia |
| Year end | 1989 |
| Date end | May |
| Currency | South African rand |
Rehoboth (or Basterland) was a Bantustan in South West Africa (present-day Namibia) intended by the apartheid-era government to be a self-governing homeland for the Baster people in the area around the town of Rehoboth.
The Bantustan existed until 29 July 1989, a few months prior to the Independence of Namibia.
Governance
The Rehoboth Self-government Act, 1976 established a Government of Rehoboth consisting of a Legislative Council with the ability to pass legislation known as "Acts" and a Kaptein's Council, led by an elected Kaptein.[1] The office of Kaptein itself dates to the period of German colonial rule.
Leaders
| Tenure | Incumbent | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 1979 to May 1989 | Johannes "Hans" Diergaardt Kaptein of the Basters | RFP |
See also
References
- ^ "Official Gazette extraordinary of Rehoboth". Archived 2015-12-30 at the Wayback Machine.
External links
- Rehoboth Basters Archived 2010-02-27 at the Wayback Machine, information on the history of the Baster community in Namibia.