1871 In South Africa

Events

• Diamonds are discovered in New Rush (later renamed Kimberley
• Gold is discovered in Pilgrim's Rest
• The Griqua claims to the diamond fields are recognised and the Griqua leader Waterboer seeks British protection
• Britain annexes the diamond fields of Kimberley and Griqua West
• The diamond mining stimulates migrant labour, two thirds of Black workers come from Limopo valley
• A mail route is established from Cape Town to the diamond fields

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