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Figure 3.12: Another statue next to Paul Kruger
Consideration A
Figure 3.12 illustrates how an image can be added to the existing monument to put it into the present context. Another statue could be added alongside the Paul Kruger statue to balance the lack of consistency or appropriateness of a Boer republican standing in pride of place in a democratic Pretoria (Tshwane).
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However, the challenge is which black African leader should be represented? Which direction should they be facing? Should a different gender be used to address the issue of women under-representation? Public consultation may be necessary to determine which African leader to replace (Figure 3.12) or stand next to Paul Kruger.
Source: Author (2021)
Figure 3.12: Another statue next to Paul Kruger
Consideration B
This proposal replaces Paul Kruger with an African leader (Figure 3.13.) The implication suggests the question: who occupies the privileged space? Alternatively, the leaders may be changed at intervals or tenures of occupancy.
