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South Africa: 'Apartheid Police Feared That Camera' - Photographer Peter Magubane Laid to Rest
Daily Maverick, 10 January 2024
Legendary photographer Dr Peter Magubane was laid to rest on Wednesday following a week of tributes. Mourners hailed how he fought apartheid with his camera. Read more »
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South Africa: Cosatu Joins Millions of South Africans in Paying Farewell to Dr Peter Magubane
COSATU, 10 January 2024
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) joins millions of South Africans in paying farewell today to Dr. Peter Magubane today. Peter Magubane was an illustrious son of… Read more »
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South Africa: Foundations Mourns the Passing of Ntate Peter Magubane
NMF, 3 January 2024
It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of Peter Magubane. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Read more »
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South Africa: Freedom-Fighting Photographer Peter Magubane Dies
allAfrica, 2 January 2024
Renowned photojournalist and freedom fighter Peter Magubane has passed away at the age of 91. Read more »
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South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Legendary Photographer, Peter Magubane
SAnews.gov.za, 2 January 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to veteran photographer and activist Peter Magubane, who passed away at the age of 91 on Monday. Read more »
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South Africa: Peter Magubane Launches June 16 Book
SAnews.gov.za, 15 June 2016
South Africa's renowned photo journalist, Peter Magubane, has launched a book on the 40th anniversary of the 16 June 1976 Soweto uprising. Read more »
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South Africa: 1976 Exhibition Recalls Turbulent Times
GroundUp, 15 June 2016
Exhibit also reflects on the sigificance of the uprising for the present day Read more »
Iconic Freedom-Fighting Photographer Magubane Laid to Rest
Legendary photographer Dr. Peter Magubane was laid to rest in Johannesburg amidst a week of tributes, with mourners praising his courageous fight against apartheid through his camera lens.
His funeral was attended by dignitaries, including President Cyril Ramaphosa, and focused on the political impact of his work. Speakers emphasized the importance of Magubane's storytelling through photography, noting that the police feared his camera more than stones or petrol bombs.
President Ramaphosa highlighted the need for Magubane's story to be taught in schools, honoring his legacy. The funeral also revealed personal anecdotes, portraying Magubane as protective, funny, and a lover of music and comedy.
Award-winning Magubane rose to prominence through his powerful, evocative images documenting pivotal moments in South Africa's struggle against apartheid - most notably the 1976 Soweto Uprising in which black youths protested against being taught in the Afrikaans language. The struggle stalwart became Nelson Mandela's official photographer following his release from prison in the early 1990s.
The veteran photographer was buried in the Fourways Memorial Park. Magubane died on January 1, 2024.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has expressed his sadness at the passing of distinguished photographer and anti-apartheid activist Dr Peter Magubane.
