South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 8) / From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899

by Louis Creswicke

1871.—Annexation of Griqualand West (Diamond Fields). Basutoland added to Cape.

1872.—Responsible Government granted to Cape Colony.

Cetchwayo succeeds his father, Panda, as king in Zululand.

1872-75.—Delagoa Bay arbitration.

1874.—Ichaboe and Penguin Islands annexed.

1875.—Delagoa Bay award.

1875-80.—Lord Carnarvon's scheme for making the different colonies and states of South Africa into a confederation with common administration and common legislation in national matters.

1876.—Fingoland, Idutywa Reserve, and No-Man's-Land annexed.

Acceptance by Free State of £90,000 for Griqualand West.

Khama, Chief of Bamangwato, seeks British protection against Boer aggressions.