South African visual journalist Sebabatso Mosamo dies at 39

Associated Press visual journalist Sebabatso Mosamo, who covered significant events in South Africa, has died at age 39. Mosamo passed away in a Johannesburg hospital on Saturday after falling ill a week prior. She joined the AP in 2021, known for her intimate storytelling through photos and video. Her work included documenting elections, the COVID-19 pandemic, poverty, and violence. Colleagues remember her as fearless and dedicated, with a passion for capturing the human element in her reporting.