1884 in South Africa
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See also: 1883 in South Africa, other events of 1884, 1885 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history.
Events
- 24 April Germany occupies German South-West Africa
- 24 July - Barberton is declared a township
- 5 August - The Republic of Vryheid in Natal is formed
- 3 November - Imvo Zabantsundu (Opinion of the People), South Africa's first newspaper for Black people is published by Thanda Press in King William's Town
