28.—De Wet, frustrated in his attempt to break through to the south, withdrew to Senekal.
Cape raiders driven northward.
29.—British garrison at Helvetia captured.
30.—Preparations made for the frustration of a more ambitious Boer raid into Cape Colony.
JANUARY 1901
1.—“Call to arms” at Capetown. Enthusiastic response.
7.—Boers attacked Belfast, Wonderfontein, Nooitgedacht, Widfontein, and Pan, and after sharp fighting were dispersed.
10.—Machadodorp attacked by night. Post gallantly defended.
12.—Boers driven eastward from Witwatersberg by General French.
Activities in Cape Colony to frustrate Hertzog’s advance.