South Africa Honors Photojournalist Peter Magubane with Tribute and Special Funeral

Magubane's powerful imagery, which exposed the brutalities of apartheid, leaves a lasting legacy and continues to educate generations about South Africa's past.

• Peter Magubane, renowned South African photojournalist who documented the apartheid era, was honored with a tribute event and a Special Provincial Official Funeral.
• Magubane's work, characterized by stark and raw images, played a crucial role in exposing the brutalities of apartheid to the world.
• His photographs served as a powerful tool in the fight for justice, igniting global awareness and outrage at the systemic racial discrimination in South Africa.
• Magubane's legacy extends beyond his exceptional contribution to photojournalism; his images have become historical documents educating generations about South Africa's past.
• President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered the eulogy, declared a Provincial Official Funeral Category 2 for Magubane, reflecting the nation’s respect and gratitude for his contributions.

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