Proper noun
A geographical region and former province (until 1994) of South Africa between the Vaal and Limpopo rivers.
(historical) A former country in Southern Africa; the Transvaal "Boer republic" state from 1852 to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's annexation of it in 1902.
Synonym: South African Republic
Also established was a Municipal Government, Witwatersrand District court and the High Court of Transvaal. Source: Internet
As a result, the Transvaal reluctantly acquiesced to the immigration of uitlanders (foreigners), mainly from Britain, who came to the Boer region in search of fortune and employment. Source: Internet
Each sister had mated with a wild male from the Transvaal region (where king cheetahs had been recorded). Source: Internet
Although hounded by British columns, he succeeded in crossing the Vaal into western Transvaal, to allow Steyn to travel to meet their leaders. Source: Internet
An example of this is in the story The Terror of the Transvaal where a flat Mickey can be seen under an elephant's foot. Source: Internet
A Reform Committee (Transvaal) was formed to represent the uitlanders. Source: Internet