Anti-Annexation Delegation
Travels to Britain to oppose annexation of the Transvaal.
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1879 in South Africa
Explore 8 historical events and records for South Africa in 1879.
Historical records for South Africa in 1879
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Arrest of Cetewayo
Captured & deported by the British
Battle of Isandhlwana
The British are massacred at Isandhlwana
Battle of Rourkes Drift
British victory over the Zulus
Battle of Ulundi
British victory over the Zulus, final victory
Exile of Cetewayo
Captured & deported by the British
Joubert Helps Organise Boer Resistance
Piet Joubert helped mobilise republican opposition as discontent with British administration spread through the Transvaal.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Cape Parliament
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