Independence of Transvaal
The Triumvirate take over the Government of the Transvaal
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1881 in South Africa — Page 2
Explore 53 historical events and records for South Africa in 1881.
Historical records for South Africa in 1881
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August
Independence of Transvaal
The Triumvirate take over the Government of the Transvaal
December
Battle of Bronkhorstspruitt
Destroys the British 94th Regiment during an ambush
Other events (month unknown)
Boer Victory At Majuba Hill
Piet Joubert commanded Boer forces that defeated British troops at Majuba Hill during the First Boer War.
Conference of Pretoria
The Transvaal becomes an independent Afrikaner republic at the Convention of Pretoria
Free State
Helps win independence for the Orange Free State from Britain
Independence of Orange Free State
Helps win independence for the Orange Free State from Britain
Independence of South Africa
Helps win independence for the Orange Free State from Britain
Independence of South Africa
The Transvaal becomes an independent Afrikaner republic at the Convention of Pretoria
Independence of Transvaal
The Transvaal becomes an independent Afrikaner republic at the Convention of Pretoria
Joubert Commands Majuba Boer Forces
Commandant General Piet Joubert led Boer forces whose victory at Majuba Hill strengthened the Transvaal claim to restored self government.
Pretoria Convention Restores Boer Self Government
Paul Kruger participated in the settlement that restored internal self government to the Transvaal under British suzerainty.
Pretoria Convention Restores Internal Autonomy
The Pretoria Convention established a framework for Transvaal self government under continuing British suzerainty after the First Boer War.
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