1914 in South Africa

See also: 1913 in South Africa, other events of 1914, 1915 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history.

Events

• South Africa declares war on Germany
• The National Party is formed in Bloemfontein
• The Clan Stuart, a steamship is blown ashore between Glencairn and Simonstown in the Cape Province
• Sydney Buxton, 1st Earl Buxton is appointed the 2nd Governor-General of the Union of South Africa
• The Kimberley mine or "Big Hole" is closed
• 23 April - The Afrikaans language receives official recognition when Cornelis Jacobus Langenhoven addresses the English caucus of the Cape Provincial Council

Births

Deaths

See also: 1914 in South Africa, 1913 in South Africa, 1914, 1915 in South Africa, 23 April, Afrikaans, Bloemfontein, Cape Province, Cornelis Jacobus Langenhoven, Germany