Peter Magubane
Peter Sexford Magubane OMSS (18 January 1932 – 1 January 2024) was a South African photographer. He was also an anti-apartheid activist. He was also the personal photographer of President Nelson Mandela.
Peter Magubane | |
|---|---|
| Born | Peter Sexford Magubane 18 January 1932 Vrededorp, South Africa |
| Died | 1 January 2024 (aged 91) South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation(s) | Photographer, Anti-apartheid activist |
In 1985, Magubane spent time in hospital recovering from buckshot wounds received when he was caught in police crossfire at a funeral near Johannesburg.[1]
Magubane died on 1 January 2024, 17 days before his 92nd birthday.[2]
References
- Meyer, John (12 May 2005). "A Letter from the Publisher". Time. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 7 May 2007.
- "Legendary photographer Dr Peter Magubane passes away". SABC News. 1 January 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
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