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The statue, which stands tall in Church Square in Pretoria, has been defaced for a second time in 2015. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

Paul kruger statue

Defacing Paul Kruger statue is ‘cultural terrorism’

By Mia Lindeque

The statue was vandalised ahead of the Front National’s function to commemorate Paul Kruger’s birthday.

  • The Prime Minister Johannes Gerhardus Strijdom was defaced with red paint on 15 April 2015. Picture: Charl Blignaut via Twitter

    Mogale City steps up campaign against statue vandalism

    Locals called for monuments in Krugersdorp to be protected following a spate of statue vandalism.

    2595 days ago
  • The Prime Minister JG Strijdom was defaced with red paint on 15 April 2015. Picture: Charl Blignaut via Twitter

    Mogale City to intensify law enforcement after statues vandalised

    Yesterday, statues of JG Strijdom and Paul Kruger were defaced.

    2595 days ago
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    CARTOON: Monumental Repression

    CARTOON: Monumental Repression

    2595 days ago
  • The statue of Queen Victoria was vandalised in Port Elizabeth on 10 April 2015. Picture: @Gerida via Twitter

    Queen Victoria vandalism: Suspect walks

    The suspect was released from police custody due to insufficient evidence.

    2597 days ago
  • Martinus Wessel Pretorius statue has been vandalised. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN

    EFF vow to take down Paul Kruger statue

    The EFF gathered at Church Square in Pretoria where the Paul Kruger statue was encircled by barbed wire and the Martinus Wessel Pretorius statue has been painted.

    2600 days ago
  • FILE: Two police nyalas, vehicles and officers are patrolling Church Square where EFF members are singing struggle songs. Picture: Reinart Toperien/EWN

    EFF vow to take down PTA Paul Kruger statue

    The party that vandalised the statue a week ago is now demanding the statue be removed.

    2600 days ago
  • The Louis Botha statue outside of Parliament in Cape Town was defaced with red and purple paint in the early hours of 9 April. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    The lowdown on the statue takedown

    EWN looks at the statues that have made headlines in recent weeks.

    2601 days ago
  • Students cheer as the statue of Cecil John Rhodes is removed from the University of Cape Town on 9 April 2015. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    ‘UCT now needs a transformation charter’

    The UCT chair says statue protests and outrage have been a wake-up call for the entire country.

    2601 days ago
  • The Louis Botha statue in Cape Town. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Activists deface Louis Botha statue outside Parliament

    It's the latest in a string of statues to be targeted by activists calling for the end of colonial statues.

    2602 days ago
  • A group of Afrikaners protested against the removal of a statue of Paul Kruger in Pretoria's Church Square on 8 April 2015. Picture: Reinart Toperien/EWN

    ‘All monuments must be protected’

    Steve Hofmeyr said the removal of statues in Pretoria would destroy the country's heritage.

    2602 days ago
  • A small group of Afrikaners protested the removal of a statue of Paul Kruger in Pretoria's Church square on 08 April 2015. Picture: Reinart Toperien/EWN

    Steve Hofmeyr says Kruger must stay

    A small group of Afrikaners, including singers Steve Hofmeyr and Sunette Bridges, protested against calls to remove a statue of Paul Kruger surrounded by the four 'burgers' in Pretoria's Church Square.

    2603 days ago
  • Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyer singing 'Die Stem' next to the Paul Kruger statue in Pretoria on 8 April 2015. Picture: Reinart Toerein/EWN.

    Steve Hofmeyr, Sunette Bridges defend Paul Kruger statue

    Hofmeyr says removal of statues of any historical figure would erase parts of South Africa’s history.

    2603 days ago
  • FILE: Paul Kruger and the Burghers statues splashed with green paint. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN.

    ‘Removal of apartheid statues is an insult to SA’s rich history’

    The ANC on Tuesday said the country’s past needed to be preserved.

    2604 days ago
  • FILE: The university's council will have the final say when it votes tomorrow. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    UCT Rhodes saga: Staff & students to meet before vote

    The university's council will have the final say when it votes tomorrow.

    2604 days ago
  • FILE: Paul Kruger statue splashed with green paint. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    EFF claims responsibility for vandalising Paul Kruger statue

    The party says its proud of all of those branches which participated in the defacing.

    2604 days ago
  • Paul Kruger  statue splashed with green paint. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    Paul Kruger and the Burghers statues splashed with green paint

    Former President Paul Kruger and two of the four Burghers have been splashed with lime green paint.

    2605 days ago
  • Paul Kruger  statue splashed with green paint. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    Tshwane warns against statue vandalising

    The City of Tshwane says it will use the full might of the law to deal with those who vandalise statues.

    2605 days ago
  • Paul Kruger statue, Church Square, Pretoria. Picture: Wikimedia Commons.

    'Decision on removal of statues must be made peacefully'

    Congress of the People has weighed in on the debate surrounding the removal of statues.

    2606 days ago
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