Noun
(historical) A legislative assembly of various Dutch-speaking regions
The legislature of the South African Republic.
The legislature of the independent Orange Free State.
The people's council of the Dutch East Indies.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgAfter some criticism and protests, the use of Indonesian was allowed since the Volksraad sessions held in July 1938. Source: Internet
Citizens who obtained their franchise through naturalization after 23 June 1890, would be able to vote in all elections, except those for the first Volksraad. Source: Internet
Civil War, 1861–1864 Commandant-General Schoeman did not accept the 20 September 1858 proclamation by the Volksraad, where the members of the Christelijk Gereformeerde Church, would be entitled to citizenship of the ZAR. Source: Internet
On 20 September 1893 the ZAR Constitution was amended so that two thirds of the Volksraad would have to agree to changes to the citizenship law. Source: Internet
In 1858 these clauses were altered in the constitution to allow for the Volksraad to approve other Dutch Christian churches. Source: Internet
On 3 October 1884 the Volksraad stated that they had reason to believe that in certain schools impure Dutch was being used. Source: Internet