The square's most prominent feature, since June 1954, is the statue of the late Boer leader and president of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger, at its centre.

The produce, if not sold direct from the wagon, would be placed on the ground amidst the trek oxen and the cattle and horses for sale.

The building of further sheds and the paving of the Market Square c.1917 were consequences of Lord de Villiers' verdict.

[3] This third church building, known as the Verenigde Kerk, was demolished in 1904/1905, shortly after president Paul Kruger's state funeral was conducted from it.

During this trial, Nelson Mandela and a number of other ANC members were charged with treason, found guilty and subsequently incarcerated.