Shepstone and Boer republics

  * Sir Theophilus Shepstone was a British statesman who was responsible for the annexation of the Transvaal to Britain in 1877 and he was not the only one.   Theophilus Shepstone was born at Westbury-on-Trym near Bristol, England. When he was three years old his father, the Rev. William Theophilus, emigrated to Cape Colony. Young… Continue reading Shepstone and Boer republics

1914 BOERE Rebellie: Suid-Afrika

* Die jaar 1902 is 'n verfrissende gedagte - dit roep na Vryheid.   Die Boere volk is sedert 1880 gestop om onafhanklikheid te behou daarom al die Anglo-BOERE oorloå.    Met die tweede Anglo BOERE oorloë nog sterk in die Boere volk se geheue, het 'n Rebellie nie lank daarna gedurende 1914 posgevat.   Die Boere… Continue reading 1914 BOERE Rebellie: Suid-Afrika