President of South Africa
Appointedrst President of the newly formed South African Republic, 1st term
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1857 in South Africa
Explore 3 historical events and records for South Africa in 1857.
Historical records for South Africa in 1857
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Pretorius Takes Republican Presidency
Marthinus Pretorius became president of the South African Republic as its government pursued political consolidation.
Transvaal Republic Constitution Adopted
Under the leadership of Marthinus Pretorius, the South African Republic adopted constitutional institutions and developed a formal presidency.
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