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The Republic of Goshen is founded

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30 Sep 2019
The Republic of Goshen is founded

Flag of the Republic of Goshen

The Republic of Goshen with its capital in Lichtenburg is founded by a group of Afrikaner farmers on land allocated to them by Chief Matlaba, of the Barolong boo Rapulana and Chief Moshete of the Barolong boo Ratlou, as reward for the Boer support in the fight against Chief Montshioa of the Barolong Boo Ratshidi in Mafikeng. Conflict between these chiefs was caused by the demand for land and control of water sources. The Republic was not given recognition by the Barolong Boo Ratshidi and British government. The declaration prompted the British government to send close to 5000 troops to annex the territory as British Bechuanaland. Today, the Republic of Goshen is within the province of North-West.

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  1. 01Boerevolkstaat, Flag of the  Republic of Land Goshen, [online], Available at www.volkstaat.net [Accessed: 31 March 2014]

Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). The Republic of Goshen is founded. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0011094

South African History Online (2011) 'The Republic of Goshen is founded', South African History Online, 16 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0011094 (Accessed: 30 July 2026).

South African History Online, The Republic of Goshen is founded [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0011094, (accessed 30 July 2026).

"The Republic of Goshen is founded." South African History Online, 16 Mar. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0011094. Accessed 30 July 2026.

South African History Online. "The Republic of Goshen is founded." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0011094.

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