In 1903, after British victory in the Anglo-Boer war, Swaziland became a British protectorate. Much of its early administration (for example, postal services) being carried out from South Africa until 1906 when the Transvaal colony was granted self-government. Following this, Swaziland was partitioned into European and non-European (or native reserves) areas with the former being two-thirds of the total land. Sobhuza's official coronation was in December 1921 after the regency of Labotsibeni after which he led an unsuccessful deputation to the Privy council in London in 1922 regarding the issue of the land. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what year did the British take Swaziland on as a protectorate?  ANS1 1903 QSN2 What 1903 conflict involving the British caused Swaziland to become a protectorate? ANS2 Anglo-Boer war QSN3 In what year was Swaziland given self governance?  ANS3 1906 QSN4 How much of Swaziland did the European area contain after the portioning? ANS4 two-thirds of the total land QSN5 When was Sobhuza coronated? ANS5 December 1921