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Battlefield Majuba Battle Site 1881

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Located in South Africa :: KZN Battlefields
Category: Attraction :: Battlefield

The Battle of Majuba Hill on 27 February 1881 was the main and decisive battle of the First Boer War. It was a resounding victory for the Boers and the battle is considered to have been one of the most humiliating defeats of British arms in history.

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Address :  KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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For information about the Majuba Commemorative Farm, contact Elbie and Dawie Viljoen on 082 292 6569.

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“Majuba is a mountain 2 146 m high, about 10 km south of Volksrust. The Zulu name means ‘doves’ or ‘hill of doves’. It was the site of a famous Anglo-Boer War battle on 27 February 1881.” - Chris Smit, 2024/10/09

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