Convention
Gains recognition from Britain of the independence of the Boer State of Transvaal
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1852 in South Africa
Explore 5 historical events and records for South Africa in 1852.
Historical records for South Africa in 1852
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Independence of South Africa
Wins the Independence of Transvaal from the British
Independence of Transvaal
Wins the Independence of Transvaal from the British
Sand River Convention Recognises Transvaal Autonomy
Andries Pretorius negotiated the Sand River Convention under which British representatives recognized the independence of Boer communities north of the Vaal.
Sand River Convention Signed
Pretorius helped secure the Sand River Convention through which British representatives recognised the independence of emigrant farmers beyond the Vaal.
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