1889 in South Africa
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See also: 1888 in South Africa, other events of 1889, 1890 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history.
[edit] Events
- 13 March - The Potchefstroom treaty is signed by President Paul Kruger and President F.T. Reitzthe of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State. The treaty binds each state to assist the other whenever either is unjustly attacked.
- Transvaal, a national rugby team is formed.
- Second Anglo-Boer WAr begins.
[edit] Births
- 11 June - Moses Kottler, sculptor, is born in Joniskis, Lithuania
