Majuba Day(someAfrikanersinSouth Africa)
An observance by Afrikaners commemorating the Boer victory at the Battle of Majuba Hill in 1881.
Majuba Day marks the Battle of Majuba Hill on February 27, 1881, during the First Boer War, when Boer forces defeated British troops. This victory secured the independence of the South African Republic under President Paul Kruger. From 1891 until 1994 it was celebrated as a public holiday in the Transvaal, featuring military parades and public speeches. Though no longer official, Afrikaner cultural groups continue to hold heritage gatherings, historical reenactments, and commemorative services honoring the fallen heroes of the Boer commandos.
Majuba Day
Afrikaners
South Africa