1878 in South Africa

1878 in South Africa

"See also:"
1877 in South Africa,
other events of 1878,
1879 in South Africa and the
Timeline of South African history.

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Events

* 12 March - Commander R.C. Dryer takes possession of the area surrounding Walvis Bay
* 14 May - Paul Kruger leads a second deputation to the United Kingdom to demand the freedom of the South African Republic
* 11 December - The British present an ultimatum to the Zulu king Cetshwayo
* The 9th Cape Frontier War ends
* The telegraph service between Natal and Transvaal is opened

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