Volksraad

/ (ˈfɒlksˌrɑːt) /

Southern African the legislative assembly of the Boer republics in South Africa during the latter half of the 19th century

Word Origin for Volksraad

Afrikaans volk people + raad council

But shortly before the war began the Volksraad had given the President the power to appoint such an officer.

Three Years' War |Christiaan Rudolf de Wet
The 1st Volksraad to be elected by burghers only, and to represent the highest legislative and administrative powers.

Origin of the Anglo-Boer War Revealed (2nd ed.) |C. H. Thomas
The Volksraad in its yearly meetings chooses a Chairman out of its own members.

Selected Official Documents of the South African Republic and Great Britain |Various
He saw himself as President addressing the Volksraad, and compelling it to his will.

Jess |H. Rider Haggard

There were four Volksraad members, who each in turn recommended the adoption of the seven years' franchise measure.

Origin of the Anglo-Boer War Revealed (2nd ed.) |C. H. Thomas