1899 to 1900
The Siege of Mafikeng. The British resist a superior Boer force for more than 200 days during the South African War (also known as the Anglo-Boer War) before being relieved by British troops. © Albert Bridge
1924
The skull of a child, the Taung Child, is found at limestone diggings near the town of Taung and identified as part of an early hominid, later described as Australopithecus africanus by Professor Raymond Dart, head of the University of the Witwatersrand’s Department of Anatomy. It is estimated to be 2.5-million years old.
1979
The Sun City entertainment and casino complex built by hotel magnate Sol Kerzner opens. It now comprises four hotels, a man-made lake, two Gary Player-designed golf courses and an entertainment complex. © Chantalsmith96
1994
The North West province is established.
2010
Originally known as Mafeking, the town’s name was changed in 1980 to Mafikeng. In February 2010 the name changes once more, to Mahikeng.
