Tributes continue to pour in for the renowned photographer, Rashid Lombard, who has died at the age of 74.
The jazz promoter and cultural activist passed away in Cape
Town on Wednesday.
PICTURED: Rashid LombardLombard founded an events management company which gave
birth to the iconic Cape Town International Jazz Festival in 2000. In 2014, he
was awarded the prestigious National Order of Ikhamanga in Silver for his
excellent contribution to arts and culture.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country has lost a
cultural icon.
"Rashid achieved a remarkable feat with his love for
the diversity and vibrancy of our nation. He did so with passion and humility
that endeared him to everyone with whom he interacted and whose lives he
touched. We reflect on his life with gratitude and with [the] liberation and
joy that he leaves behind as his legacy."
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie,
described Lombard as a storyteller who was unafraid to document South African
history.
“Rashid Lombard was more than a photographer. He was a
storyteller and freedom fighter who used his camera as a weapon for justice. He
captured truth when others looked away, showing the world our pain, pride,
struggle, and strength. Rashid gave us history and memories that speak louder
than words. Today, we honour a true artist who told our story with heart,
honesty, and deep respect. South Africa has lost a giant.’’
Lombard will be laid to rest according to Muslim rites on
Thursday morning,
Done by: Mitchum George
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