In contemporary South Africa, Boer and Afrikaner have often been used interchangeably. Africans were held separately from Boer internees. After the second Anglo-Boer War, a Boer diaspora occurred. A few Australians fought on the Boer side. Kruger reacted by forming an alliance with the neighbouring Boer republic of Orange Free State. Their name is derived from the Afrikaans (Dutch) word "boer", meaning farmer. Nicole de Boer is a Canadian actress. Plantinga married Kathleen De Boer in 1955. It merged with Ten Boer and Haren municipalities in 1 January 2019. Burnham received the highest awards of any American who served in the Second Boer War. It ended when the invading column was ambushed and captured by Boer commandos. Cockburn was wounded and captured by the Boer soldiers. The average Boer nevertheless was not thirsty for war. Bergkamp made the All-Star team of the tournament, alongside Frank de Boer and Edgar Davids. Consequently, he gained national fame by displaying vehement opposition to the Second Boer War.