Read more about the article The Boer War of 1899-1902
Vintage engraving of a scene from the Anglo Boer War, British soldiers fixing bayonets to repell an attack from the trenches around Ladysmith, South Africa. Getty Image

The Boer War of 1899-1902

In October 1899, the Boer War began. The South African Boer War started between the British Empire and the Boers of the Transvaal and Orange Free State. Boer War: Causes…

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John Philips

Dr John Philip’s Activities at the Cape

The latter part of the 18th century and the early part of the 19th century was a period of church survival in Britain and Europe. It was the age of…

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Dutch Activities at the Cape Colony, 1652 – 1795

The Dutch East India Company was formed in Holland and it was granted a charter in 1602 from the States-General. (The States-General was the government of the United Provinces –…

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Read more about the article The Influence of Geography and Historical Development of South Africa
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The Influence of Geography and Historical Development of South Africa

Introduction A clear understanding of the geography of South Africa throws much light on its historical development. For instance, the attraction of the Europeans to the Cape as well as…

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