1868 in South Africa

1868 in South Africa

"See also:"
1867 in South Africa,
other events of 1868,
1869 in South Africa and the
Timeline of South African history.

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Events

* 12 March - Basutoland is proclaimed a British territory
* The Korana War breaks out along the Orange River

References

See Timeline of South African history for list of References


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