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Today in Kimberley's History
October 10th

Paul Kruger is born - 1825
Paul Kruger (Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger), son of Casper Kruger, was born in Whittlesea, Eastern Cape on his grandfather's farm.  In 1842 he married Maria du Plessis with whom he had one son. Thereafter he married Gezina du Plessis, who bore him seven daughters and nine sons. As a political figure Paul Kruger was elected as the State President of the South African Republic (Transvaal) at age 57. Thereafter he became known as the face of the Boer resistance against the British during the South African / Second Boer War (1899-1902).The Kruger National Park as well as the Krugerrand coin was named after him after his death  in 1904.

F.W. de Klerk announces the release of political prisoners - 1989
Shortly after taking over from P.W. Botha as state president, F.W. de Klerk announced the unconditional release of eight long serving political prisoners of the liberation movements African National Congress (ANC) and Pan Africanist Congress (PAC). This demonstrated the government's readiness to submit to ANC demands. The eight prisoners were former ANC secretary-general Walter Sisulu, Andrew Mlangeni, Raymond Mhlaba, Elias Motsoaledi, Wilton Mkwayi, Ahmed Kathrada, Jafta Masemola and Oscar Mpetha.
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