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The Anglo Boer War
Northern Cape Tourism AuthorityRef: https://www.experiencenortherncape.com/product/the-anglo-boer-war/
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Collected on 13 July 2026
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What this means
This document is a tourism/history webpage titled “THE ANGLO BOER WAR” from the Northern Cape South Africa site. It provides an overview of the Anglo-Boer War (October 1899 to May 1902), including key battles in the Northern Cape/Western Campaign near Kimberley, and describes the war’s phases, major commanders, and outcomes such as the Treaty of Vereeniging on 31 May 1902. It also recommends specific museum sites to visit (Mcgregor Museum, Magersfontein Museum and monuments, and the Paardeberg Battlefield Museum) and includes general site navigation and contact details for the Northern Cape Tourism Authority.
Facts
Places
Northern Cape, Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference
https://www.experiencenortherncape.com/product/the-anglo-boer-war/
Key Takeaways
- Subject: Anglo-Boer War history overview
- Time period: October 1899 to May 1902
- Northern Cape focus: battles within ~120km of Kimberley
- Key date: Treaty of Vereeniging signed on 31 May 1902
- Recommended visits: Mcgregor Museum (Kimberley), Magersfontein Museum and monuments, Paardeberg Battlefield Museum
- Route mention: Driving on the N12 out of Kimberley towards Cape Town to battlefields
- Contact/organisation details included: NCEDA Office, 20-22 Quinn Street, Kimberley; +27 (0)53 110 0289; marketing@experiencenortherncape.com
- Northern Cape South Africa (website)
- Northern Cape Tourism Authority
- Mcgregor Museum
- Magersfontein Museum
- Magersfontein (monuments)
- Paardeberg Battlefield Museum
- Lt. Colonel Kekewich
- Lieutenant-General Methuen
- General French
- Lord Chamberlain
- President Paul Kruger
- President Martinus Steyn
- Lord Roberts
- de la Rey
- de Wet
- Smuts
- Botha
- NCEDA Office