Renowned Apartheid-Era Photojournalist Peter Magubane Passes Away at 91
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Renowned South African photojournalist Peter Magubane, who documented the brutality of apartheid for over 40 years, has passed away at 91. Despite facing harassment, assault, and imprisonment, he captured pivotal moments like the Sharpeville massacre and the Soweto uprising. His work played a crucial role in the fight against racial oppression, and he was later appointed as Nelson Mandela's official photographer. His images, which highlighted both the violence and the everyday life under apartheid, have left a lasting impact on the world's understanding of South Africa's history.
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