Birth of Albert Lutuli
Birth of Albert Lutuli
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1898 in South Africa
Explore 6 historical events and records for South Africa in 1898.
Historical records for South Africa in 1898
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Conference of Bloemfontein
With an intimate knowledge of the British, Smuts takes control of the Transvaal delegation. Martinus Steyn called for a peace conference at Bloemfontein to settle the Boer & British grievances
Fourth Presidential Term
Begins a fourth term as president of the South African Republic.
Kruger Re-Elected
Continues leading the Transvaal during mounting tensions with Britain.
Prime Minister of South Africa
Appointed Prime Minister in a cabinet that included John X. Merriman and Jacobus Wilhelmus Sauer
State Attorney
Appointed State Attorney, Smuts wrote a legal thesis in support of Kruger, who rewards Smuts as State Attorney
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