1860Pretoria Becomes CapitalMarthinus Wessel Pretorius
Pretoria becomes the capital of the South African Republic.
Historical records for South Africa in 1860, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Pretoria becomes the capital of the South African Republic.
The republican government establishes its permanent administrative centre there.
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