1906 Ferreira raid
1906: the Ferreira Raid in the Cape Colony
1906: the Ferreira Raid in the North Western Cape Colony
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1899 - 1902 Anglo Boer War
Cape District Mounted Troops in the Anglo Boer War
This article recounts the operations of the Bedford District Mounted Troops (DMT) in the Cape Colony during the Anglo-Boer War. Composed mainly of local farmers, these units supported British forces by observing Boer movements rather than engaging directly, fearing reprisals against their farms. The narrative follows General Pieter Kritzinger’s 1901 incursion through the Cape Midlands, detailing skirmishes near Buffelskloof and Cameron’s Glen, the deaths of Captain John Rennie and Trooper W.D. Ross, and the subsequent pursuit by Gorringe’s Flying Column. The account captures the tension between loyalty, survival, and local heritage in a turbulent frontier.
1899 - 1902 Anglo Boer War
John William Reynolds
This document presents a biographical account of John William Reynolds, a 19th-century law enforcement officer and soldier from Grahamstown in the Cape Colony. Born in 1856, Reynolds served in the Divisional Police and later as a plain-clothes detective in the Urban Police. During the Anglo-Boer War, he enlisted in the Grahamstown Town Guard and was awarded the Queen’s South Africa Medal for his service. The narrative traces his personal life, including marriages, family, and career transitions, alongside the socio-political context of frontier life in the Eastern Cape. It also highlights his dedication to policing duties, health struggles, and the circumstances surrounding his death in 1907. The account provides insight into colonial policing, civic military service, and the personal challenges faced by individuals in that era.