Peter Magubane

South African photographer (1932–2024)

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

(1932-01-18)18 January 1932
Died1 January 2024(2024-01-01) (aged 91)
South Africa
NationalitySouth 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

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  1. Meyer, John (12 May 2005). "A Letter from the Publisher". Time. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 7 May 2007.
  2. "Legendary photographer Dr Peter Magubane passes away". SABC News. 1 January 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2024.