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President Ramaphosa declares a Special Provincial Official Funeral for veteran

photographer, Mr Nzima

16 May 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Provincial Of cial Funeral Category 2 for
respected photographer, struggle activist and recipient of the Order of Ikhamanga, Mr Sam
Nzima, who passed away on 12 May 2018 in Mpumalanga Province.

“Mr Nzima will be remembered for his signi cant contribution he made through
photojournalism during the struggle against the vicious racist regime. Through his lens,
he placed the brutality of the apartheid police in the international spotlight."

“Mr Nzima will further be remembered for his iconic photograph of a dying young Hector
Peterson which became a symbol of resistance against the imposition of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in
the black schools. We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to Nzima family and his relatives. May his soul
rest in peace,” said President Ramaphosa.

President Ramaphosa has ordered that the National Flag be own at half-mast at every ag station in the
Mpumalanga Province on Saturday, 26 May 2018, the day of the funeral. The Mpumalanga Provincial Government
will communicate details of the funeral. 
 

Media enquiries: Khusela Diko, Spokesperson to the President, on 072 854 5707

Issued by: The Presidency

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