The statue of Paul Kruger located at Church
Square, in Pretoria is probably one of the most famous landmarks in South
Africa. Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger aka Paul Kruger was the President of
The South African Republic from 1880-1900.
Paul Kruger (1825-1904) was known as the ‘father of the Afrikaner nation’. His
firm belief in the destiny of the Afrikaner and his strong faith and obedience
to God characterised his life. In 1883 he was elected president of the
Transvaal Republic, but had to flee the country during the Anglo-Boer War
(1899-1902).
