South Africa

Chronological events that took place in .
 * 1914
 * 10 August German troops raid Cape Colony (from South West Africa), but abandon Swakopmund and Lüderitz Bay.
 * 15 August First seditious meeting.
 * 21 August Invaded by the Germans.
 * 15 September Second seditious meeting.
 * 18 September Lüderitz Bay occupied by the British.
 * 12 October Martial law proclaimed.
 * 21 October Revolt of Christian Beyers and Christiaan de Wet.
 * 8 December Collapse of rebellion.


 * 1915
 * 3 July – Offers volunteer contingent announced by General Smuts.