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'(To) Reserve to the Native Tribes Such Locations as They May Be Fairly and Equitably Entitled To': The Transvaal Location Commission (1881-1899).

'(To) Reserve to the Native Tribes Such Locations as They May Be Fairly and Equitably Entitled To': The Transvaal Location Commission (1881-1899).

Authors :
BERGH, JOHAN
Source :
South African Historical Journal. 2005, Issue 54, p1-15. 15p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The article discusses the circumstances and background that led to the establishment of the so-called Native Location Commission in the Transvaal in 1881. The guidelines, constraints and internal dynamics of the Native Location Commission is outlined. One of the most important guidelines laid down for the functioning of the Location Commission was a standard for determining the size of the African areas to be allocated.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02582473
Issue :
54
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
South African Historical Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22912965
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/02582470509464895