Annexation of Transvaal
Loses the republic when Britain annexes the Transvaal.
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1877 in South Africa
Explore 6 historical events and records for South Africa in 1877.
Historical records for South Africa in 1877
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Alliance Marthinus Pretorius and insurgent Boer leaders
The British capture the Orange Free State & Pretorius joins the insurgent Boer leaders
Free State
The British capture the Orange Free State & Pretorius joins the insurgent Boer leaders
Kruger Protests British Annexation
Paul Kruger travelled to Britain to argue against annexation and seek restoration of Transvaal self government.
Kruger Protests British Transvaal Annexation
Paul Kruger resisted Britain's annexation of the South African Republic and joined efforts to restore Boer self government.
Shepstone Proclaims British Annexation
British administrator Theophilus Shepstone proclaimed annexation of the Transvaal, ending the republic's internationally recognised independence at that time.
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