The United Kingdom formally recognizes the independence of the Transvaal (South African Republic) through the Sand River Convention on January 17, 1852; granting the Boer settlers north of the Vaal River the right to manage their own affairs. This recognition followed years of conflict. Britain later re-annexed the territory in 1877 before restoring self-rule in 1881.
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