Photographer who depicted apartheid dies

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 22 October 2012

Alfred Kumalo, a significant voice in chronicling apartheid through photography, died of renal failure at 82. His work greatly impacted social consciousness in South Africa.

Summary

JOHANNESBURG: Alfred Kumalo, a South African photographer whose work chronicled the brutalities of apartheid and the rise of Nelson Mandela, died of renal failure in a Johannesburg hospital on Sunday night, the ruling party said Monday. The African National Congress described Kumalo as a "rare and significant talent that was pivotal in raising social consciousness and exposing the brutality of the apartheid administration." He was 82. "South Africa has lost a self-taught giant in the media field who still bears the scars of torture and mental scars of continuous detentions by the apartheid security forces," the ANC said. "The (ANC) bows its head in honor of a singularly brave and daring South African who bequeathed our country and future generations historic moments captured in his camera." - AP

KEY POINTS:

• Alfred Kumalo passed away in Johannesburg due to renal failure.
• He was known for documenting the struggles of apartheid in South Africa.
• The ANC hailed him as a pivotal figure in raising social awareness.
• Kumalo captured historic moments, showcasing the fight against apartheid.
• He was recognized for his bravery and self-taught expertise in photography.