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APPENDIX A: DETAILS OF THE NATAL AFRIKANERS CONVICTED OF HIGH TREASON DURING THE ANGLO-BOER WARi
CASES 1-276: TRIED BY THE SPECIAL COURT CONSTITUTED UNDER ACT 14 OF 1900
NO NAME RESIDENCE DATE CRIME SENTENCE OFFENCES PROVED BY THE CROWN
1 Vermaak, Philip Rudolph Vermaak=s Kraal, 18.9.00 High 3 years imprisonment and a Affluent. Joined invaders in October 1899. On 27 October 1899 assisted in
Helpmekaar, Dundee Treason fine of ,1500 or a further 2 operations at Pomeroy including burning of magistracy, looting of stores. Assisted in
years in prison the commandeering of goods from Handley & Sons, Matheson, Peters and cattle
from RJ du Bois. Several loyalists were arrested with his assistance and their
property commandeered. Very active around Rorke=s Drift and Elandskraal. Acted as
an interpreter.
2 Davel, Hendrik Abraham Isaac Schurvering, Dundee 19.9.00 High 9 months imprisonment and Age 45. Provided food (sheep), shelter and information after the initial invasion.
Treason a fine of ,100 or a further 6 Joined the Boers in December 1899 and rendered general assistance. Active in the
months in prison Biggarsberg area, patrolling and general cooperation.
3 Davel, Johannes Josias (Jan) Schurvering, Dundee 19.9.00 High 3 months imprisonment Age 20. Joined the Boers in December 1899 and rendered general assistance.
Treason Active in the Biggarsberg area, patrolling and general cooperation. Assisted the
Boers in erecting a fort.
4 Vermaak, Johannes Coenraad Zuurkop, Dundee 24.9.00 High 2 years imprisonment and a Age 26. Joined in November 1899. Assisted in operations on the Biggarsberg.
Treason fine of ,500 or a further 1 Conducted patrol work and acted as a night guard. On 9 March 1901 took part in the
year in prison Battle at Pomeroy. Attempted to commandeer loyalists.
5 Volker, Heinrich Georg Paul Glencoe, Dundee 25.9.00 High Fine of ,100 or 6 months Joined and assisted the Boers around Helpmekaar and on the Biggarsberg from
Treason imprisonment November 1899. Took part in operations at Modderspruit. Crossed the Tugela River
to surrender to the UMR on 9 May 1900.
6 Jordaan, Nicholas Prinsloo Craighead, Dundee 26.9.00 High 22 years imprisonment and Age 40. Poor. Joined the invaders in November 1899. Assisted the Boers in
Treason a fine of ,300 or a further 1 commandeering and looting the farm Balgray and the property of some Africans in
year in prison the area. Otherwise active around Helpmekaar and the Biggarsberg by patrolling.
Delivered notice to the loyal Strydoms.
7 Hogg, Peter (Piet) Driefontein, Dundee 26.9.00 High 22 years imprisonment and Age 72. Died in prison. Fought on the British side at Battle of Congella. In October
Treason a fine of ,300 or a further 1 1899 provided the Boers with food, shelter and clothes. Assisted the Boers in
year in prison removing goods from the homes of J Anderson and HT Nurse. Assisted in the
removal of goods from Navigation Colleries. Active around Helpmekaar and on the
Biggarsberg.
8 Nel, Jan Andries Wonderlaagte, 26.9.00 High 4 months imprisonment and Age 35. Joined in December 1899. Generally inactive.
Dundee Treason a fine of ,40 or a further 3
months in prison
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9 Havemann, Frederick Daniel Waterfall, Dundee 26.9.00 High 15 months imprisonment Age 31. Poor. Represented by Anderson. Joined on 5 December 1899. Active
Johannes Treason and a fine of ,250 or a around Helpmekaar and on the Biggarsberg. Delivered notices to loyalists. Secretary
further 1 year in prison to Field-Cornet van Rensenburg. Fairly well educated.
10 De Jager, Frederik Johannes Kemp=s Hoek, 27.9.00 High 3 years imprisonment and a Age 40. Resided in the Transvaal for long periods. Joined the Boers shortly after the
(Fritz) Dundee Treason fine of ,500 or a further 1 invasion. Involved in action at Mpati, Talana, Lombard=s Kop. Acted as a policeman
year in prison and arrested people in November and December 1899. Active around Helpmekaar
and on the Biggarsberg.
11 Meyer, Lucas Willem Langverwacht, 29.9.00 High 15 months imprisonment Age 32. Wealthy. Joined in December 1899. Acted as commandeering officer.
Dundee Treason and a fine of ,500 or a
further 1 year in prison
12 Webb, Johannes Jacobus (Jan) Earnscliffe, Dundee 29.9.00 High 18 months imprisonment Age 35. Tenant farmer. Joined in December 1899. Active around Helpmekaar and
Treason and a fine of ,50 or a further on the Biggarsberg. Involved in the Battle of Talana.
3 months in prison
13 Marais, Coenraad Frederik Burnside, Dundee 3.10.00 High 3 years imprisonment and a Age 37. Poor. Joined the Boers in December 1899. Worked as a policeman around
Treason fine of ,600 or a further 18 Glencoe. Commandeered Africans as labourers. Assisted in the looting of the farm
months in prison. Vleipoort and commandeering of cattle.
14 Meyer, Phillipus Jacobus Kilburnie, Dundee 4.10.00 High 15 months imprisonment Age 37. Joined the Boers in December 1899. Active around Helpmekaar conducting
Treason and a fine of ,500 or a patrols. In January 1900 took part in operations at Vant=s Drift.
further 1 year in prison
15 Audie, Johannes Jacobus Dewaar, Dundee 4.10.00 High 1 year imprisonment Age 29. Poor. Joined the Boers in December 1899. Active around Helpmekaar and
Treason on the Biggarsberg conducting patrols. Delivered notices to loyalists during February
1900.
16 Lezar, Theunis Paulus Afgrond South, 15.10.00 High 3 years imprisonment, and a Age 34. Poor. Joined the invaders in October 1899. Active from October-December
Newcastle Treason fine of ,250 or a further 9 1899 around Newcastle. Took part in the Battle of Talana. Took part in operations on
months in prison the Zululand border during December and January. Took part in the attack on the
magistracy of Nqutu on 31 January 1900.
17 Prozesky, Johannes Julius Köningsberg, 15.10.00 High 1 year imprisonment and a Age 61. Missionary, Berlin Missionary Society. Joined Boers on 17 October 1899 as
August (Rev) Newcastle Treason fine of ,500 or a further 9 magistrate. For the next three months tried Africans and issued passes to those who
months in prison wanted to proceed to Newcastle. Commandeered Africans to perform certain tasks
such as acting as policemen, to lay a telegraph line and to build a road along the
Tugela line.
18 Uys, Cornelius Janse Vaalkrantz, 18.10.00 High 14 months imprisonment Age 29. Joined Boers in December 1899. Active around Newcastle. In December
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Newcastle Treason and a fine of ,50 or a further and January accompanied the Natal Commando into the Vryheid district and did
3 months in prison duty along the Zululand border. Part of the force that attacked the Nqutu Magistracy
on 31 January 1900.
19 Collyer, Thomas Stelazieskop, 18.10.00 High 1 year imprisonment and a Age 28. Joined the Boers in December 1899. Active around Newcastle.
Newcastle Treason fine of ,50 or a further 3 Accompanied the Natal Commando into the Vryheid district and on its operations
months in prison along the Zululand border.
20 Collyer, Michael Christian Elandsklip, 18.10.00 High 1 year imprisonment and a Joined the Boers in December 1899. Active around Newcastle. Accompanied the
Newcastle Treason fine of ,50 or a further 3 Natal Commando into the Vryheid district and on its operations along the Zululand
months in prison border.
21 Eksteen, Johannes Cornelius Elandsklip, 18.10.00 High 4 months imprisonment Age 20. Joined the Boers in December 1899. Active around Newcastle.
Newcastle Treason Accompanied the Natal Commando into the Vryheid district and on its operations
along the Zululand border.
22 Donovan, John Clark (Jnr) Roselands, 19.10.00 High 6 months imprisonment and Young. Joined the Boers in November 1899. Received cattle from the Boers that he
Newcastle Treason a fine of ,100 or a further 6 herded on his father=s farm. Active around Newcastle. Served as a policeman.
months in prison Assisted in the arrestation and guarding of prisoners. Assisted in the removing of a
cart, grain bags and barbed wire belonging to the Newcastle Municipality.
23 Gowthorpe, John William Newcastle 19.10.00 High Fined ,20 Joined the Boers in December 1899. Performed duty as policeman and guard. On
Treason 16 May 1900 provided some Boers with food and drink free of charge. Committed
suicide shortly after the treason trial.
24 Bosman, Lindley Newcastle 22.10.00 High Fined ,50 or 4 months in Age 16. Son of Ds Bosman. Joined the Boers in December 1899. Clerk to the field-
Treason prison cornet, and accompanied him on the looting of the cattle of JG Kemp. Acted as a
guard. Active around Newcastle. Accompanied the Natal Commando to Vryheid and
the Zululand border. Active on duty in the ZAR.
25 Adendorff, Gerrit Modderlaagte, 22.10.00 High 9 months imprisonment and Age 31. Heart problem. Joined the Boers on 5 December 1899. Tried to convince
Newcastle Treason a fine of ,250 or a further 9 Neumann and Biddulph to join. Generally inactive.
months in prison
26 Brooks, Stephanus The Peak, Newcastle 23.10.00 High 11 months imprisonment Age 46. Poor. Joined the Boers in December 1899. Accompanied the Natal
Treason Commando to the Vryheid district and the Zululand border. Performed other duties in
the ZAR.
27 Adendorff, Wynand Peter John Glenbarton, 25.10.00 High Fined ,50 Joined the Boers in October 1899. Acted as Native Commissioner in Charlestown.
Newcastle Treason Issued passes. Managed to protect the Africans to a certain extent. Did not take up
arms.
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28 Adendorff, Michael Christian Sandford, Newcastle 26.10.00 High 4 months imprisonment and Joined the Boers in December 1899 and took up arms. Acted as a small-pox guard
Treason a fine of ,200 or a further 8 in the Ingagane area. Took office to avoid active service.
months in prison
29 Badenhorst, Bernardus Kempenveldt 29.10.00 High Fined of ,100 or 3 months Only came to Natal in 1898 after his marriage to Miss Kemp. A Transvaal citizen but
Johannes Dundee Treason imprisonment resident in Natal. Joined the Boers in December 1899. Active around Helpmekaar
and on the Biggarsberg conducting patrols.
30 De Waal, Daniel Jacobus Carolina, Dundee 29.10.00 High 1 year imprisonment and a Age 21. Joined Boers in December 1899. Active around Dundee and Ladysmith.
Treason fine of ,200 or a further 8 Delivered a notice to a loyalist.
months in prison
31 Prozesky, Johannes Gottfried Köningsberg, 30.10.00 High Fined ,20 Young. Joined the invaders in October 1899. Clerk to the JP. Issued passes. Active
Paul Newcastle Treason around Newcastle. Accompanied some prisoners to Pretoria. Provided information
on Africans.
32 Lotz, Christoffel van Zyl Cardie, Newcastle 30.10.00 High 3 years imprisonment Age 27. Illiterate and poor. Claimed to be an OFS citizen. Joined the Boers on 12
Treason October 1899. Took part in the Battle of Talana. Active around Newcastle.
Accompanied the Natal Commando into the ZAR and to the Zululand border. Took
part in the attack on the Nqutu Magistracy on 31 January 1900.
33 Shorter, George Henry Spectacle Spruit, 31.10.00 High 1 year imprisonment and Took up arms in December 1899. Worked as a small-pox guard in the Newcastle
Newcastle Treason fine ,100 or further 4 months district. Militarily active around Newcastle. Received a wagon from the ZAR
Government. Acted as a detective. His brothers were Natal Carabineers. English
speaking and born in the UK.
34 Fourie, Franz Abraham Slotenhoek, 31.10.00 High 1 years imprisonment and Joined the Boers in December 1899. Chosen as corporal. Active around Dundee
Newcastle Treason fine ,200 or further 8 months and Newcastle. Accompanied the Natal Commando into the ZAR and on its service
along the Zululand border. Took part in operations around Helpmekaar.
35 Boshoff, William Henry (snr) Hawarden, 31.10.00 High 1 years imprisonment and Father of the three sons listed below. Joined in December 1899.Active around
Newcastle Treason fine ,150 or further 4 months Newcastle. Accompanied the Natal Commando into the ZAR and on its service
along the Zululand border.
36 Boshoff, William Henry (jnr) Hawarden, 31.10.00 High 18 months imprisonment Joined the Boers in December 1899. Active around Newcastle. Accompanied the
Newcastle Treason Natal Commando into the ZAR and on its service along the Zululand border. Took
part in the attack on the Nqutu Magistracy on 31 January 1899. Continued military
duty until June 1900.
37 Boshoff, Johannes Nicholaas Hawarden, 31.10.00 High 18 months imprisonment Joined the Boers in December 1899.Active around Newcastle. Accompanied the
Newcastle Treason Natal Commando into the ZAR and on its service along the Zululand border. Took
part in the attack on the Nqutu Magistracy on 31 January 1899. Continued military
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with duty until June 1900.
38 Boshoff, Izak Johannes Hawarden, 31.10.00 High 4 months imprisonment Joined the Boers in December 1899.
Newcastle Treason
39 De Wet, Coenrad Lukas Rietspruit, Newcastle 5.11.00 High 18 months imprisonment Joined the Boers in October 1899. Affluent. Removed goods from the house of AH
Treason and a fine of ,1000 or a Throw at Ingogo. Active in the Newcastle area. Accompanied the Natal Commando
further 18 months in prison into the ZAR and on its service along the Zululand border. Took part in the attack on
the Nqutu magistracy on 31 January 1899.
40 De Wet, Pieter Jacobus Rietspruit, Newcastle 5.11.00 High 15 months imprisonment Joined the Boers in October 1899. Affluent. Removed goods from the house of AH
Treason Throw at Ingogo. Active in the Newcastle area. Accompanied the Natal Commando
into the ZAR and on its service along the Zululand border. Took part in the attack on
the Nqutu Magistracy on 31 January 1899.
41 De Wet, Daniel Rudolph Rietspruit, Newcastle 5.11.00 High 15 months imprisonment Joined the Boers in October 1899. Affluent. Removed goods from the house of AH
Treason Throw at Ingogo. Active in the Newcastle area. Accompanied the Natal Commando
into the ZAR and on its service along the Zululand border. Took part in the attack on
the Nqutu Magistracy on 31 January 1899.
42 Degenaar, Nicholas Johannes Ballingeich, 7.11.00 High 10 months imprisonment, Joined the Boers in late December 1899. Accompanied the Natal Commando into
(jnr) Newcastle Treason fine ,50 or further 3 months the ZAR and on its service along the Zululand border. Active in the Vryheid district.
Worked as small-pox guard and as a policeman near Ingagane and Spitzkop.
43 Degenaar, Johannes Jacobus Ballingeich, 7.11.00 High 1 years imprisonment and a Joined the Boers in December 1899. Active in operations around Newcastle.
Newcastle Treason fine of ,50 or a further 3 Accompanied the Natal Commando into the ZAR and on its service along the
months in prison Zululand border. Active in the Vryheid district. Hospitalized while on duty near
Vryheid.
44 Degenaar, David Izak Petrus Ballingeich, 7.11.00 High 4 months imprisonment Joined the Boers in December 1899. Worked as small-pox guard and as a
Newcastle Treason policeman near Ingagane and Spitzkop.
45 Adendorff, Pieter John Mountain View, 8.11.00 High Fined of a ,100 or 4 months February and March 1900 acted as clerk to the JP and issued passes to Africans.
Christoffel Newcastle Treason imprisonment
46 Botha, Hermanus Lambertus Glendale, Newcastle 13.11.00 High 15 months imprisonment Joined the invaders in December 1899. Poor. Active around Newcastle and in the
Treason and a fine of ,100 or a ZAR. Took part in the attack on the Nqutu magistracy on 31 January 1899.
further 6 months in prison
47 Adendorff, Dirk Cornelius Slangberg, 13.11.00 High 1 year imprisonment and a Poor. Joined the Boers in December 1899. Active around Newcastle, Nqutu and in
Newcastle Treason fine of ,50 or a further 3 the Vryheid area. Took part in the attack on the Nqutu Magistracy on 31 January
months in prison 1899.
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48 Hattingh, Jan Hendrik Connaught, 14.11.00 High 21 months imprisonment, Age 38. Joined the Boers in December 1899. Served as policeman and small-pox
Newcastle Treason or the first 12 with hard labour guard. Active around Newcastle. Looted the shop of M Schaffer and the house of HJ
otherwise and a fine of ,400 or a Hearn near Hattingspruit. Removed cattle belonging to H Hoosen.
theft further 1 year in prison
49 Cronjé, Abraham Marthinus (jnr) Grootklip, Newcastle 15.11.00 High 1 year imprisonment and a Poor. Joined the Boers in December 1899. Active around Newcastle and in the
Treason fine of ,50 or a further 3 Vryheid area and around Nqutu. Took part in the attack on the Nqutu Magistracy on
months in prison 31 January 1899.
50 Cronjé, Abraham Marthinus Middlen, Newcastle 15.11.00 High 1 year imprisonment and a Joined the Boers in December 1899. Active around Newcastle. Accompanied the
(snr) Treason fine of ,150 or a further 6 Natal Commando into the ZAR and on its service along the Zululand border. Took
months in prison part in the attack on the Nqutu magistracy on 31 January 1899.
51 Raal, Friedrick Raynard Tatham=s Camp, 15.11.00 High 16 months imprisonment Poor. Joined in December 1899. Assisted in the looting of the store of JWS Dimock.
Newcastle Treason or and a fine of ,100 or a Active in the Vryheid area, around Dundee and near Nqutu.
otherwise further 6 months in prison
theft
52 Van der Merwe, Johannes Sophia=s Rest, 22.11.00 High 4 months imprisonment Joined the Boers on 16 November on the farm Sophia=s Rust. Active in the Weenen
Francois Weenen Treason and Dundee area. Assisted the Boers in an attempt to free two prisoners.
53 Van der Merwe, Jacob Albertus Sophia=s Rest, 22.11.00 High Fined ,50 or 4 months Age 18. Joined the Boers on 16 November on the farm Sophia=s Rust. Assisted the
Weenen Treason imprisonment Boers in an attempt to free two prisoners.
54 Bester, William Abraham Sandvlei, Upper 23.11.00 High 1 year imprisonment or a Joined the Boers in December 1899. Proceeded with his family to the OFS with the
Ludovic Tugela Treason fine of ,250 or a further 9 intention of assisting them. Active on the Basutoland border as a guard.
months in prison
55 Jordaan, Joseph Erasmus Rietvlei, Estcourt 24.11.00 High 18 months imprisonment Joined the Boers in November 1899 near Estcourt. Active around Weenen and
Treason Estcourt. Assisted in the removal of goods from th farm Zuur Laager. Retreated with
the Boers across the Tugela.
56 Robbertse, Johannes Francois Spitzberg, Estcourt 29.11.00 High 18 months imprisonment or In November 1899 harboured the Boers and provided them with food and shelter.
(snr) Treason a fine of ,500 or a further Took up arms in November/December 1899. Active in the area around Springfield.
year in prison
57 Robbertse, Johannes Francois Spitzberg, Estcourt 29.11.00 High 3 years imprisonment and a Took up arms in November/December 1899. Removed goods from the police station
(jnr) Treason fine of ,150 or a further 6 at Gourton. Active in the area around Springfield and Ladysmith. Retreat across the
months in prison Tugela and then to the OFS. Present at the Battle of Wagon Hill.
58 Smit, Marcus Albert Wessels Hoek, 4.12.00 High 4 months imprisonment Joined the Boers in January or February 1900. Active with the Boer forces in the Klip
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Ladysmith Treason River area. Worked on the railway. Guard at the top of the Drakensberg. On 31
March 1900 involved in Boer operations.
59 Smit, Michael Eckstein Wessels Hoek, 4.12.00 High 1 day imprisonment Age 17. Joined the Boers in January or February 1900. Guarded horses for two
Ladysmith Treason days.
60 Potgieter, Hermanus Antonie Brakfontein, 8.12.00 High 1 year imprisonment Owner 3 100 acres. Age 60. Joined the Boers in November/December 1899.Active
Ladysmith Treason in the Klip River area.
61 Potgieter, Johannes Jurgens Bloemhof, Ladysmith 8.12.00 High 18 months imprisonment Poor. Joined the Boers in November/December 1899. Active in the Klip River area.
Treason Removed property belonging to A Wright from the farm Rhenosterfontein.
Potgieter, Gerhardus Cornelius
62 Brakfontein, 8.12.00 High 1 year imprisonment Poor. Joined the Boers in November/December 1899. Active in the Klip River area.
Ladysmith Treason
63 Engelbrecht, Johannes Kromelmboog, 10.12.00 High 2 years imprisonment and a Old. Joined the Boers in October 1899.On 18 October 1899 involved in a skirmish at
Cornelius Ladysmith Treason fine of ,200 or a further 9 Uziko=s Kraal.
months in prison
64 Engelbrecht, Jacobus Frederick Kromelmboog, 10.12.00 High 3 years imprisonment Joined the Boers in October 1899. On 18 October 1899 involved in a skirmish at
Ladysmith Treason Uziko=s Kraal. Involved in the action around Ladysmith during early 1900.
65 Engelbrecht, Hermanus Kromelmboog, 10.12.00 High 3 years imprisonment Joined the Boers in October 1899. On 18 October 1899 involved in a skirmish at
Ladysmith Treason Uziko=s Kraal. Involved in the action around Ladysmith during early 1900.
66 Zietsman, Jacobus Gerhardus Snelster, Estcourt 13.12.00 High 6 months imprisonment and Well educated. Joined the Boers in December 1899 and assisted them in
Treason a fine of ,100 or a further 3 operations. Active around Ladysmith and Newcastle.
months in prison
67 Brandon, Frederick James Jackalsspruit, 15.12.00 High 1 year imprisonment and a Joined the Boers in November/December 1899. Took part in operations at Wasbank,
Thomas Ladysmith Treason fine of ,100 or a further 3 Doornkraal, Elandslaagte, Mhlumayo and around Ladysmith. Appointed as a small-
months in prison pox guard. Removed property from the farm Millican.
68 Leibrandt, Hendrik Albertus Rustenburg, Upper 15.12.00 High 22 years imprisonment and Joined the Boers in December 1899. Went to the OFS. Assisted the Boers in the
Jacobus Tugela Treason a fine of ,250 or a further 9 attack on Ladysmith on 8 January 1900. In early 1900 provided Boers with food and
months in prison shelter on the farm Rustenburg. Active around Ladysmith and at Olivier=s Hoek
Pass.
69 Marais, Jan Lodewyk Meyers Hoek, 18.12.00 High 1 year imprisonment, and a Joined the Boers in November/December On service at Elandslaagte and
Ladysmith Treason fine of ,200 or a further 6 Mhlumayo. Acted as military policeman.
months in prison
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70 Marais, Adrian Izak Waterval, Ladysmith 18.12.00 High 18 months imprisonment Joined the Boers in November/December 1899. Active around Ladysmith. 1899.
Treason and a fine of ,300 or a Active around Ladysmith and Modderspruit. On service at Elandslaagte and
further year in prison Mhlumayo. Acted as military policeman. Involved in the action at Wasbank in March
1900.
71 Cronjé, Hermanus Bernardus Mielietuinhoek, 19.12.00 High 1 year imprisonment and a Owner of two farms. Joined the Boers in November/December 1899. Active at
Ladysmith Treason fine of ,200 or a further 8 Ladysmith, Wasbank, Doornkraal, Elandslaagte and Mhlumayo. Worked as small-
months in prison pox guard and policeman in early 1900 around Ladysmith. Took sandbags and
railway material to the Klip River.
72 Von Benecke, Gerhardus Whitestones, Upper 20.12.00 High 18 months imprisonment Poor. Age 53. Joined the Boers in November/December 1899. Active in the Upper
Ignatius Tugela Treason Tugela area. Part of the force that attacked the Upper Tugela magistracy. Remove
goods from the store at Rookdale. Gathered information for the Boers.
73 Truscott, James Charles Elandspruit, 21.12.00 High 1 years imprisonment, and a Joined the Boers in November/December 1899.Took part in operations around
Ladysmith Treason fine of ,100 or a further 4 Wasbank in March 1900.
months in prison
74 Truscott, Frederick Adrian Elandspruit, 21.12.00 High 2 years imprisonment Joined the Boers in November/December 1899. Removed property belonging to RM
Ladysmith Treason Gray from the farm Doornpoort. Took part in operations around Wasbank in March
1900.
75 Truscott, Caspar Jeremiah Elandspruit, 21.12.00 High 6 months imprisonment Joined the Boers in November/December 1899. Removed property belonging to RM
Ladysmith Treason Gray from the farm Doornpoort.
76 Truscott, Jan Thomas Elandspruit, 21.12.00 High 8 months imprisonment Joined the Boers in November/December 1899. Removed property belonging to RM
Ladysmith Treason Gray from the farm Doornpoort.
77 Minnaar, Gerhardus Ignatius Bellvue, Upper 3.1.01 High 1 year imprisonment Joined the Boers in November 1899. Active in the Upper Tugela area. Went to the
Tugela Treason OFS by order to reap crops. Assisted in operations in Klip River county.
78 Nel, Benjamin Joseph Krantzhoek, 5.1.01 High Fined ,50 or 3 months Owner of a section of Paardekraal. Joined the Boers in November/December 1899.
(Paardekraal) Treason imprisonment Entertained Boer visitors. Assisted in the removal of property from the home of W
Ladysmith Wright of Colworth. Participated in operations around Ladysmith before retreating to
the OFS to assist with the war effort.
79 Nel, Samuel Stephanus Lichfield, Ladysmith 5.1.01 High Fined ,50 or 3 months Owner of the frm Lichfield. Joined the Boers in November/December 1899.
Treason imprisonment Entertained Boer visitors. Participated in operations around Ladysmith before
retreating to the OFS to assist with the war effort.
80 Du Plessis, Christoffel Maggiesdale, 5.1.01 High Fined ,200 or 9 months Joined the Boers in November/December 1899. Entertained Boer visitors.
Johannes Ladysmith Treason imprisonment Participated in operations around Ladysmith before retreating to the OFS to assist
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with the war effort.
81 Swarts, Jurie Johannes South Dalton, Upper 7.1.01 High 22 years imprisonment, the Joined the Boers in December 1899. Proceeded to the OFS and assisted in
Hermanus Tugela Treason first 18 months with hard operations at Tintwa, Witzieshoek, and on the Natal/OFS/Basutoland border up to
and theft labour February 1900. Stole a plough and two bags of bone dust from Leigh Farm. Stole
numerous goods from the Upper Tugela Magistracy, house of the gaoler and the
government.
82 Swarts, Gerhardus Jacobus South Dalton, Upper 7.1.01 High 6 months imprisonment Joined the Boers in December 1899. Proceeded to the OFS and assisted in
(Piet) Tugela Treason operations at Tintwa, Witzieshoek, and on the Natal/OFS/Basutoland border up to
February 1900.
83 Swarts, William. Johannes South Dalton, Upper 7.1.01 High 3 months imprisonment Age 19. Joined the Boers in December 1899. Proceeded to the OFS and assisted in
Tugela Treason operations at Tintwa, Witzieshoek, and on the Natal/OFS/Basutoland border up to
February 1900.
84 Bester, Johannes Jurie Aberfeldie, Upper 8.1.01 High 1 year imprisonment Age 19. Sent by his father to join the Boers in October 1899. Assisted from then until
Tugela Treason December in operations around Ladysmith. In December he proceeded to the OFS
assisting in operations until March 1900 when he surrendered.
85 Krogman, Otto William Driefontein, 10.1.01 High 3 years imprisonment and a Joint owner of a farm in the OFS and owner of a farm in Natal. Joined in November
Ladysmith Treason fine of ,750 or a further 2 1899 at Doornkraal. Elected field-cornet for Ladysmith. Removed property from the
years in prison farm of RM Gray and from Acol mine near Elandslaagte by order. Active around
Ladysmith. Took part in operations at Wasbank, Elandslaagte, Doornkraal and
Mhlumayo. Assisted in the commandeering of property.
86 Potgieter, Johannes Jurgens North Dalton, Upper 10.1.01 High 5 months imprisonment Joined the Boers in December 1899. Active in the Upper Tugela area. Proceeded to
Tugela Treason the OFS and took part in operations on the OFS/Natal border.
87 Buys, Jan Christoffel Rietkuil, Ladysmith 11.1.01 High 8 months imprisonment and Uneducated. Young. Joined the Boers in November/December 1899. Active in the
Treason a fine of ,100 or a further 3 Klip River area. Went to Mhlumayo with the Boers. Performed duties as policeman
months in prison and small-pox guard.
88 Buys, Izak Johannes Mathys Rietkuil, Ladysmith 11.1.01 High 8 months imprisonment and Uneducated. Age 22. Joined the Boers in November/December 1899. Active in the
Treason a fine of ,100 or a further 3 Klip River area. And participated in operations. Went to Mhlumayo with the Boers.
months in prison Performed duties as policeman and small-pox guard.
89 Colling, Frederick Moolman Georgina, Ladysmith 11.1.01 High 9 months imprisonment and Resident in the OFS for long periods of time. Joined the Boers in
Treason a fine of ,100 or a further 3 November/December 1899. Active in the Klip River area. Went to Mhlumayo with the
months in prison Boers. Performed duties as policeman and small-pox guard.
90 Colling, Thomas George Zuurfontein, 11.1.01 High 7 months imprisonment and Bad health. Joined the Boers in November/December 1899. Active in the Klip River
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Ladysmith Treason a fine of ,100 or a further 3 area. Went to Mhlumayo with the Boers. Performed duties as policeman and small-
months in prison pox guard.
91 Van der Berg, Johannes Jacob Rietfontein, Upper 14.1.01 High 22 years imprisonment, the Age 53. Poor. Joined the Boers in November/December 1899. Proceeded to the
Tugela Treason first 18 months with hard OFS and assisted in operations on the Natal/OFS border up to June 1900. Active at
and theft labour Ntabanyama and other places in Klip River county. Stole goods from Leigh Farm
and G Coventry.
92 Van der Berg, Samuel Jacobus Rietfontein, Upper 14.1.01 High 22 years imprisonment, the Poor. Joined the Boers in November/December 1899. Proceeded to the OFS and
Tugela Treason first 18 months with hard assisted in operations on the Natal/OFS border up to June 1900. Active at
and theft labour Ntabanyama and other places in Klip River county. Stole goods from Leigh Farm
and G Coventry.
93 Van der Berg, Hendrik Rietfontein, Upper 14.1.01 High 22 years imprisonment, the Age 50. Poor. Joined the Boers in November/December 1899. Proceeded to the
Stephanus Tugela Treason first 18 months with hard OFS and assisted in operations on the Natal/OFS border up to June 1900. Active at
and theft labour Ntabanyama and other places in Klip River county. Stole goods from Leigh Farm .
Meyer, Lukas Wilhelmus
94 Meyersrust, 16.1.01 High 18 months imprisonment, Joined the Boers in November/December 1899. Assistant-Field-cornet. Active
Ladysmith Treason fined ,200 or a further 6 around Ladysmith. Assisted in the removing of goods from the farm Millican.
months in prison
95 Scheepers, Jacobus Nicholas Diel, Upper Tugela 18.1.01 High 18 months imprisonment, Age 49. Joined the Boers in December 1899. Proceeded to the OFS and assisted in
(snr) Treason first 9 months with hard operations on the Natal/OFS border up to June 1900. Stole property belonging to the
and theft labour magistrate of Upper Tugela. Stole chairs from the Upper Tugela court room. Stole
property belonging to the gaoler at Upper Tugela.
96 Scheepers, Gerhardus Diel, Upper Tugela 18.1.01 High 18 months imprisonment, Age 21. Joined the Boers in December 1899. Proceeded to the OFS and assisted in
Johannes Treason first 9 months with hard operations on the Natal/OFS border up to June 1900. Stole property belonging to the
labour magistrate of Upper Tugela.
97 Scheepers, Jacobus Nicholas Diel, Upper Tugela 18.1.01 High 4 months imprisonment Joined the Boers in December 1899. Proceeded to the OFS and assisted in
(jnr) Treason operations on the Natal/OFS border up to June 1900.
98 Raath, Hendrik Nicholaas Putini=s Spruit, 19.1.01 High Fined ,50 or 3 months No land. Baked bread for the Boers during November and December 1899.
Ladysmith Treason imprisonment
99 Nel, Jan Christoffel Putini=s Spruit, 19.1.01 High 3 months imprisonment Joined the Boers in November/December 1899 and took part in operations in the
Ladysmith Treason Klip River area.
100 Nel, Hendrik Nicholas Putini=s Spruit, 19.1.01 High 2 months imprisonment. Joined the Boers in November/December 1899 and took part in operations in the
Ladysmith Treason Klip River area.
Description:Took part in operations at Modderspruit. Crossed the Tugela River to surrender to the UMR on 9 May 1900. 6. Jordaan, Nicholas Prinsloo. Craighead
