10 October 2025, 200 years since the birth of Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger, the iconic 'Oom Paul'. Born 10 October 1825 , his extraordinary life spanned the foundational moments of the South African Republic (ZAR - Transvaal), from a child on the Great Trek to a four-term State President. #PaulKruger200 #OomPaul #BoerHistory #SouthAfrica #HistoricalFigures