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Peter Magubane’s “June 16: 40th Anniversary Edition” in pictures
On the 40th anniversary of the Soweto student uprising where over 10 000 students marched in opposition to a decree issued by the Bantu Education Department that imposed Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in half the subjects in higher primary and secondary school; Renowned photographer Peter Magubane launched his latest book at MuseuMAfricA aptly titled “June 16: 40th Anniversary Edition”. The book is a photographic documentation of that momentous day as well as its direful aftermath.
The book is published by Seriti Sa Sechaba and will set you back R780 for an authentic piece of South African History.
Here is the book launch in pictures:
Photo Credit: Khwezilokusa Mathonsi
