Prime Minister of South Africa
Appointed Prime Minister of the Cape Colony
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1872 in South Africa
Explore 2 historical events and records for South Africa in 1872.
Historical records for South Africa in 1872
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Burgers Elected Transvaal President
Thomas Francois Burgers assumed the presidency of the South African Republic and promoted ambitious plans for economic development.
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