Originally it was because South Africa was strategically placed half way between Europe and Asia along the trade route so trade ships had a place to get fresh supplies. Later it was because of the gold and diamonds.
Because South Africa had many Natural resources many that Britain never have
The British people did invade South Africa and started apartheid because they were using the divide and rule tactic.
The diamonds
England took over South Africa in 1885.
Great Britain gained control of much of Southern Africa during the 1800's
The Boers and Britain
Hydrangea are not indigenous to South Africa, but can be found cultivated in gardens all over South Africa
In the continent of Africa, to the south-east, over South-Africa and below Zimbabwe, bathed by the Indian Ocean and the Mozambique Channel over which is located the Island of Madagascar.
England took over South Africa in 1885.
Great Britain gained control of much of Southern Africa during the 1800's
Notably the Zulu. However, at the time of British conquest, much of South Africa was empty of people and it must be noted that Zulu also "took over" when they arrived (as part of the Bantu migrations). Who is "Taking over" is a matter of the perspective of the person teaching you history.
The Boers and Britain
Britain never took over South America.
The countries that gained t he most territory in Africa were European countries. Countries like Great Britain and France took over much of Africa.
Hydrangea are not indigenous to South Africa, but can be found cultivated in gardens all over South Africa
In the continent of Africa, to the south-east, over South-Africa and below Zimbabwe, bathed by the Indian Ocean and the Mozambique Channel over which is located the Island of Madagascar.
In the continent of Africa, to the south-east, over South-Africa and below Zimbabwe, bathed by the Indian Ocean and the Mozambique Channel over which is located the Island of Madagascar.
California is just over the size of Great Britain.
Britain took over Nigeria around 1901.
If you were in South Africa and flew east to Australia, you wouldn't fly over any of the continents. If you were in South America and few east to Australia, you would fly over the continent of Africa.