Rustenburg Timeline 1850-2001
… of town and district schools (farm schools). 1868 Mining begins in the vicinity when Henry Hartley’s claims of ancient … in Potchefstroom. 27 December, The Siege of Rustenburg begins, to prevent British soldiers from taking part in the … and Botha side with the British, some Boer leaders begin a rebellion. The army’s Commander in Chief, Beyers, tenders his …