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Yes, gold is a main resource in South Africa.
No, South Africa was ruled by the British but the name was never applied to the country. Cecil John Rhodes established the British South Africa Company in 1889 to exploit Africa for British interests and the British South Africa police were active in Rhodesia ( now Zimbabwe).
South Africa does not want to annex Lesotho. It is Lesotho that wants to be annexed. There are many reasons why: a poor economy, high HIV/AIDS rate and completely being surrounded by SA.
In South Africa uranium is not a main power resource but is a very important resource for the future.
British South Africa Company ended in 1965.
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British South Africa Company Medal was created in 1896.
Their Diamond mines.
British South Africa Company was created in 1889.
The British were motivated to annex land in South Africa primarily due to the discovery of diamonds and gold in the region, which promised substantial economic gains. Additionally, strategic interests in securing trade routes to India and preventing rival powers, such as the Dutch settlers (Boers) and other European nations, from gaining influence in the area further encouraged British expansion. The desire to establish a stable and controlled colony for settlers and to exert political dominance also played a significant role in their annexation efforts.