JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Celebration of an Afrikaner Icon Belies Trump's Genocide Claim.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Vollgraaff, Rene; Sguazzin, Antony 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a celebration held by over 6,000 Afrikaners in Pretoria to mark the 200th birthday of Paul Kruger, a prominent figure in apartheid history. The event, which took place at the Voortrekker Monument, featured traditional music and cultural displays, highlighting the Afrikaner community's ongoing presence and influence in South Africa, despite claims of persecution. Political analyst JP Landman and others refute allegations of genocide against White Afrikaner farmers, asserting that the community is not under siege. The gathering also attracted a few attendees from diverse backgrounds, reflecting a complex social landscape in post-apartheid South Africa. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:188502531
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