1887 in South Africa

1887 in South Africa

"See also:"
1886 in South Africa,
other events of 1887,
1888 in South Africa and the
Timeline of South African history.

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Events

* The town of Boksburg is laid out to serve the surrounding gold mines
* The Stellenbosch Gymnasium changes its name to Victoria College (after Queen Victoria), later becomes the Stellenbosch University

Births

Deaths

* 29 May - The Xhosa chief Sandile is killed in Denge Forest in a skirmish with the Fingos under the command of Captain J. Lonsdale


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