The Transvaal Settlers were also known as Boers, which is a Dutch and Afrikaans word meaning 'FARMER'. They were a group of Dutch-speaking settlers who moved to the Transvaal region of South Africa in the 19th century. The Boers established their own independent republics in the Transvaal and Orange Free State, which were later annexed by the British Empire. The Boers were known for their hard work and dedication to their land, and they played an important role in the development of South Africa.