Series AP3.12 - Justice and Peace

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ZA AFRAPIX AP3-AP3.12

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Justice and Peace

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  • 1980s (Creation)

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22 photographs

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(1982-1992)

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Afrapix was a collective agency of amateur and professional photographers who documented Apartheid South Africa through their photographs in the 1980s. At its height there were 20 members, and up to 60 "stringers" which had an affiliation and would do projects for Afrapix.

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'Justice and Peace' was formed in response to Vatican II, Pope Paul VI setting up the Pontifical Commission for justice and peace in 1967. A justice and peace group was founded in Johannesburg in 1973/4. ' Justice and Peace' was keenly aware that Apartheid had been a key characteristic of societal imbalances. Apart from its primary focus which was to raise awareness in the Catholic Community, Justice and Peace worked closely with both local and international organisations (religious and lay) who were committed to transforming society through justice and reconciliation.

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The photographs were contained in a photo album, together with images of various events, and activities. The AFRAPIX photographs were removed and listed separately.

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Permission to publish must be obtained from the respective AFRAPIX photographers.

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The photographs are housed as part of the collection of the records of 'Justice and Peace', at the Historical Papers Research Archive, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. They can be accessed here: http://historicalpapers-atom.wits.ac.za/p2-28

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