New Statue of President Paul Kruger Unveiled in Orania on His 200th Birthday
On 10 October 2025, a precise replica of the iconic statue of President Paul Kruger—originally erected on Church Square in Pretoria—was unveiled in Orania to mark the bicentenary of his birth. The monument, privately funded through global public donations, stands as a symbol of Orania’s ongoing pursuit of Afrikaner self-determination, echoing Kruger’s lifelong commitment to the freedom of his people and his faith in the Triune God. The festive event drew thousands of attendees, including two great-granddaughters of the former president, Mrs Ella Robberts and Mrs Sannie van Tonder. Notably, Mrs Robberts had also attended the 1954 relocation of the original statue to Church Square. The unveiling was accompanied by an official greeting from the Kruger Society, delivered by Hannes Noeth. The monument now serves as a cultural and spiritual landmark within the Afrikaner community of Orania.