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Molopo River (now part of South Africa)
Because of anomalies in the British Nationality Act at the time of Decolonisation, and the manner in which nationality was defined by many of the newly Independent States in Southern Africa (including Molopo River, now part of South Africa), there are large numbers of people unaware of their rights to British Nationality.
STATUS OF SOUTH AFRICA
The Cape, Natal, Transvaal and Orange Free State (now part of South Africa)
Between 1815 and 30.05.1910, the Cape (the Cape Colony) was within the Crown’s Dominions. The Natal Colony fell within the Crown’s Dominions from 1844 until 30.05.1910. The Transvaal was within the Crown’s Dominions between 1877 and 1881. From 1881 until 31.08.1900, it was a British Protectorate. From 01.09.1900 until 30.05.1910, it was within the Crown’s Dominions as a colony. The Orange Free State was within the Crown’s Dominions between 1848 and 1854. Between 1854 and 23.05.1900, it was a foreign country. From 24.05.1900 until 30.05.1910, it was within the Crown’s Dominions as a colony.
Click here for more information on the status of a British Protected Person (based on birth in the Transvaal when it was a British Protectorate).
South Africa
Prior to 31.05.1910, South Africa comprised of four separate territories. From 31.05.1910 until 31.12.1948, South Africa was within the Crown’s Dominions. Between 01.01.1949 and 30.05.1962, it was an independent Commonwealth country. From 31.05.1962 until 25.07.1994, it was a foreign country. From 26.07.1994 until the present day, it was a Commonwealth country.