The picture that became a symbol for xenophobic violence

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The picture that became a symbol for xenophobic violence

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Contributed by Sarah Van Borek

“Although the shocking pictures of this event may have helped raise awareness of the extreme violence taking place in Johannesburg’s townships, the number of reasons not to publish this picture may very well outweigh the benefit.”

A Media Analysis article by Babeth Knol, Media Monitoring Africa, August 12, 2008, regarding The Times (South Africa) photograph of "The Burning Man: Ernesto Alfabeto Nhamuave."