Paul Kruger was a political leader from South Africa, who also happens to be one of the founders of the Afrikaner nation. As President of the South African Republic for four tenures, from 1883 to 1900, he played a crucial role in the Boer resistance against the British and the negotiations that followed during the wars. Having seen his fair share of struggles which began around his teenage years, Paul Kruger developed a fearless demeanor and an observant mind, which in turn shaped his firm leadership attributes. His talent of expressing himself clearly despite his lack of formative education helped him immensely in many of his political strategies. His never say die attitude and sheer grit defined his character, which consequently made him an extraordinary figure in Boer history. Having faced many near-death situations during wars and hunting expeditions, his tenacity coupled with his faith in God is what kept him going. Being the deeply religious man that he was, he experienced a phase in life that compelled him to move away from politics and towards a spiritual connection, which ultimately resulted in the formation of the ‘Dopper Church’.