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Dr D.F. Malan unveils the statue of Paul Kruger on Church Square, Pretoria

Date
11 Oct 1954
Updated
30 Sep 2019
Dr D.F. Malan unveils the statue of Paul Kruger on Church Square, Pretoria

President of the former Afrikaner Republic of the Transvaal, Paul Kruger’s bronze statue was sculpted by artist Anton Van Wouw in 1896. Wouw was commissioned by wealthy industrialist, Sammy Marks. The statue was finally installed at Church Square after it had been previously installed at Prince’s Park and later moved to the Pretoria Station. It was unveiled by then Prime Minister, Dr DF Malan on 11 October 1954. The square was initially used as a market place and sports field. In 1855, the city’s first church was built on the site. Today the square attracts scores of tourists from all over the world. it is surrounded by historical buildings that boast beautiful architecture with the statue positioned as a central feature.

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  1. 01Gauteng,'Church Square'. From: Gauteng,[Online],available at:www.gauteng.net,[Accessed: 02 October 2013]
  2. 02Visit Pretoria,'Church Square,From:Visit Pretoria,[Online],available at: www.visitpretoria.co.za,[Accessed: 02 October 201">

Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2012, October 4). Dr D.F. Malan unveils the statue of Paul Kruger on Church Square, Pretoria. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0093753

South African History Online (2012) 'Dr D.F. Malan unveils the statue of Paul Kruger on Church Square, Pretoria', South African History Online, 4 October. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0093753 (Accessed: 5 August 2026).

South African History Online, Dr D.F. Malan unveils the statue of Paul Kruger on Church Square, Pretoria [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0093753, (accessed 5 August 2026).

"Dr D.F. Malan unveils the statue of Paul Kruger on Church Square, Pretoria." South African History Online, 4 Oct. 2012, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0093753. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

South African History Online. "Dr D.F. Malan unveils the statue of Paul Kruger on Church Square, Pretoria." South African History Online. October 4, 2012. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0093753.

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