On the death of P. J. Joubert, he was made commander-in-chief of the Transvaal Boers, where he demonstrated his abilities again at Belfast-Dalmanutha.
Á morte de P. J. Joubert, foi nomeado Comandante en Xefe das forzas bóers de Transvaal, onde demostrou as súas habilidades novamente en Belfast-Dalmanutha.