IN TWEETS: Tributes pour in for legendary photographer Sam Nzima

South African photographer Sam Nzima, famed for taking the iconic image of Hector Pieterson during the 1976 Soweto Uprisings, was 83. His son, Thulani Nzima, confirmed his father passed on at a hospital in Mbombela.

The photograph of Hector Pieterson being carried by Mbuyisa Makhubo after being shot was seen around the world, and became the symbol of the apartheid struggle. Nzima was put under house arrest after his Pieterson image was published around the world. He spent 19 months at home in Lilydale, Mpumalanga.

Northcliff Melville Times has compiled a series of touching tweets to mourn the passing of the legendary photographer.

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https://twitter.com/mwelimasilela/status/995405459627573249

#SamNzima The last click of liberation struggle cameraman is no more . Rest in Powerful peace and rise in glory… pic.twitter.com/EEAG48iW8T

— Godrich Gardee (@GardeeGodrich) May 12, 2018

A towering giant has fallen with the passing of legendary photographer uBaba Sam Nzima. In our darkest hour he risked his life & used his camera not just as a device to capture images, but as an effective tool to expose the brutal Apartheid regime & to tell our story. pic.twitter.com/m3OZAjr305

— Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) May 13, 2018

It's said that "a picture tells a thousand words". Sam Nzima's Hector Peterson-June 16 photo tipped the narrative on and gained support for the struggle for freedom in South Africa. Hamba kahle gentle soul. Heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues. #RIPSamNzima pic.twitter.com/pG7mc4WqAP

— Prof Thuli Madonsela #KindnessBuilds (@ThuliMadonsela3) May 13, 2018

This man #SamNzima took this iconic photo during the trying times of liberation struggle. He exposed the brutal apartheid regime to the international community, for killing innocent kids. I have so much respect for this man for his brave action. May his soul rest in peace. Salute pic.twitter.com/i8d6lQup9X

— Saida (@MaximumRSA) May 13, 2018

RIP Sam Nzima who took the legendary photo of Hector Pieterson.
16 June 1976…
Contributed a lot to history with this iconic photograph.#June16#SamNzima pic.twitter.com/YxZQFL2ovN

— Gift Phiri (@MGTHEFIRST_SA) May 12, 2018

Rest in power Ntate #SamNzima. You captured the most graphic moment demonstrating the youths’ struggle against the brutal apartheid lunacy for the world to see. Thank you for your bravery and commitment to South Africa, mohale wa sechaba. pic.twitter.com/VONi7LBSlc

— Kananelo (@kaysexwale) May 12, 2018

2. The story behind the 16th June 1976 Soweto Uprising iconic picture taken by Sam Nzima#SamNzima#RIPSamNzima pic.twitter.com/jllaywswjG

— KatlehoMK (@KatlehoMK) May 13, 2018

https://twitter.com/mjtrevor1/status/995383883964338178

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