During apartheid, Boer was used by opponents of apartheid in various contexts, referring to institutional structures such as the National Party, or to specific groups of people, such as members of the Police …

Boer, (Dutch: “husbandman,” or “farmer”), a South African of Dutch, German, or Huguenot descent, especially one of the early settlers of the Transvaal and the Orange Free State. Today, descendants …

Jan 8, 2026 · The American Boer Goat Association will protect the core values and traits that make the Boer goat the premier meat goat breed in America through promotion and recording of the breed.

The First Boer War also known as the Transvaal War, was fought from December 16, 1880, until March 23, 1881. It was the first clash between the British and the Transvaal Boers.

May 15, 2025 · The Boer War had a significant impact on both South Africa and the British Empire. The war and the aftermath of the two Boer republics sowed the seeds for the Union of South Africa, the …

May 23, 2024 · The term "Boer" is used to describe individuals who are descended from these original early settlers, along with people who are associated with Boer culture. The word Boer is Dutch for …

May 14, 2018 · Boer (bŏŏr, bôr) [Du.,=farmer], inhabitant of South Africa [1] of Dutch or French Huguenot descent. Boers are also known as Afrikaners. They first settled (1652) near the Cape of …

Jul 31, 2018 · Reitz gave the following account of this pivotal period from the Boer perspective: In 1886 gold was discovered in great quantities and in different parts of the South African Republic [a land …

Feb 16, 2025 · Explore the historical significance and impact of the Boer Wars. Learn about the key events, players, and outcomes.

The Boer goat (Capra hircus) is a South African meat- goat breed, developed largely in the Eastern Cape in the early 1900s through selective breeding for hardiness and carcass quality.