During the subsequent Battle of Italeni both Uys and his second son, Dirkie, were killed. The part of Uys' commando that remained behind (under the command of Field Cornet Potgieter), were surrounded and had to fight their way out.
During the subsequent Battle of Italeni, both Uys and his second son, Dirkie, were casualties. The segment of Uys' commando that remained behind (commanded by Field Cornet Potgieter) was surrounded and had to fight its way out.