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South African Republic

The South African Republic , often informally known as the Transvaal Republic, was an independent Boer-ruled country in Southern Africa during the second half of the 19th century. Not to be confused with the present-day Republic of South Africa, it occupied the area later known as the South African province of Transvaal...

Timeline of Events

1852

1.17.1852

The United Kingdom recognizes the independence of the Boer colonies of the Transvaal.

1877

4.12.1877

The United Kingdom annexes the Transvaal.

1899

10.11.1899

Second Boer War begins: In South Africa, a war between the United Kingdom and the Boers of the Transvaal and Orange Free State erupts.

1900

1.23.1900

The Battle of Spion Kop between the forces of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State and British forces during the Second Boer War resulted in a British defeat.