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WATCH | Funeral of renowned photojournalist Dr Peter Magubane

The funeral service for renowned photojournalist, Dr Peter Magubane, is underway at the Bryanston Methodist Church, north of Johannesburg

Photojournalist Peter Magubane looks on during the funeral of Albertina Sisulu in Johannesburg on June 11 2011. He died on Monday aged 91. File image.
Photojournalist Peter Magubane looks on during the funeral of Albertina Sisulu in Johannesburg on June 11 2011. He died on Monday aged 91. File image. (SIPHIWE SIBEKO/Reuters)

The funeral service for the late Dr Peter Magubane is underway at the Bryanston Methodist Church, north of Johannesburg.

Magubane, who passed away in Johannesburg on January 1, was afforded a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category Two where President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the eulogy.

The renowned photojournalist and freedom fighter garnered international praise for his pictures which captured the atrocities inflicted by the South African apartheid government.

Peter Magubane was afforded a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category Two where President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the eulogy.
Peter Magubane was afforded a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category Two where President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the eulogy. (Antonio Muchave)
Funeral service of the late Peter Magubane at Bryanston Methodist Church in Johannesburg.
Funeral service of the late Peter Magubane at Bryanston Methodist Church in Johannesburg. (Antonio Muchave)
Scores of people pour in to pay their last respect at Peter Magubane funeral held at Bryanston Methodist Church.
Scores of people pour in to pay their last respect at Peter Magubane funeral held at Bryanston Methodist Church. (Antonio Muchave)

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