Famed SA Photographer Maimed By Landmine Is Recovering

Joao Silva, who can easily be described as one of South Africa's most accomplished photographers, is on the mend in the Walter Reed Army Medical Centre after losing both of his legs below the knee while on assignment for the New York Times in Afghanistan. The next stage of his recovery is physical therapy and rehabilitation.

Silva, who was walking behind mine sweepers on patrol in Kandahar at the time of his wounding, stepped onto ...

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