The Battle Military_operation of Majuba Hill ( near Volksrust , South Africa ) on 27 February 1881 was the final and decisive battle Military_operation of the First Boer War Military_operation .

Colley 's motive for occupying Control Majuba Hill may have been anxiety that the Boers would soon occupy Control it themselves , Colley having witnessed Know their trenches being dug in the direction of the hill .