Peter Magubane, photojournalist supreme,

Peter Magubane, photojournalist supreme,
With courage and skill, you captured the scene,
Through your lens, apartheid’s horrors came alive,
Exposing the world to the struggle to survive.

In Soweto’s streets, the uprising began,
Your camera bore witness to a nation’s demand,
Students marched, unwavering and brave,
Your photos told their story, the injustice they gave.

You defied the regime, risking your life,
To document the protests, the violence, the strife,
Your images spoke volumes, a powerful call,
For justice, for freedom, for the end of it all.

From the courtroom to the prison cell,
You documented Mandela’s journey through hell,
Your photographs brought to life his enduring fight,
Against oppression, against the dark night.

Peter Magubane, your legacy is profound,
Your images immortal, forever renowned,
Your lens pierced through apartheid’s cruel facade,
Revealing its brutality, its soul-shaking facade.