The Boers appear to have been the escort of a strong convoy which had passed along the road some miles in front.

Next morning both convoy and opposition had disappeared.

The cavalry rode on amid a country of orange groves, the troopers standing up in their stirrups to pluck the golden fruit.

There was no further fighting, and on June 4th French had established himself upon the north of the town, where he learned that all resistance had ceased.
Whilst the cavalry had performed this enveloping movement the main army had moved swiftly upon its objective, leaving one brigade behind to secure Johannesburg.

Ian Hamilton advanced upon the left, while Lord Roberts's column kept the line of the railway, Colonel Henry's mounted infantry scouting in front.