The Story of Boers and Afrikaners in South Africa

What is the relationship between Boers and Afrikaners?

A).Boers are of British origin, while Afrikaners are originally from Belgium.
B).Boers are of Dutch origin, while Afrikaners are from Great Britain.
C).Boers first colonized South Africa, and Afrikaners later defeated them.
D).Boers were the first to colonize South Africa, and Afrikaners are their descendants.

Answer:

D. Boers were the first to colonize South Africa, and Afrikaners are their descendants.

Boers were the first to settle in the Cape of South Africa where they were mainly farmers working on the land. They had a contentious relationship with the various tribes living in the region. Initially, they were dissatisfied with British rule, but later became more involved in administrative and urban matters of the region.

Afrikaners, on the other hand, are descendants of the Boers. They are white South Africans who claim Dutch descent and speak a dialect of Dutch. Despite making up only 5.2 percent of the South African population, Afrikaners have played a significant role in the history and culture of the country.