Episode 2 of 4
Hut Tax Increase
- When
- April 1879
- Where
- Basutoland
In April 1879, the Cape Colony doubled the hut tax in Basutoland to one pound per hut.
This economic measure exacerbated existing grievances regarding disarmament and colonial rule. The tax increase contributed to the dissatisfaction that fueled the subsequent rebellion against the Cape government.
Sources
- Basuto Gun War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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