The South Africa Act, 1877
An Act for the Union under one Government of such of the South African Colonies and States as may agree thereto, and for the Government of such Union; and for purposes connected therewith. [10th August 1877.] WHEREAS proposals have been made for uniting under one Government under the Crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland those colonies and states of South Africa which may voluntarily elect to enter into such Union: And whereas such Union would conduce to the welfare of the ...