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FILE: Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Picture: Eyewitness News

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Tutu deserves to be celebrated, says long-time friend Canon Sipho Masemola

By Nhlanhla Mabaso

Canon Masemola said that Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu was spiritually awakened long before he started studying at theological school.

  • Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse (R) and an Anglican reverend are seen at a memorial mass in honour of South African anti-apartheid icon Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu at the St. Mary Cathedral in the Johannesburg CBD on 28 December 2021. Picture: LUCA SOLA/AFP

    Joburg set for final memorial service for late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

    Thursday is the last leg of the Johannesburg tributes for the late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.

    183 days ago
  • SCREENSHOT: Religious leaders and others have been paying tribute to the arch outside his former home in Soweto. Picture: Nhlanhla Mabaso/Eyewitness News.

    'We were blessed to have him': Tutu's memorial service under way in Soweto

    The City of Joburg called on the public to also visit the old Tutu house and place flowers in honour of the Arch.

    183 days ago
  • FILE: Desmond Tutu. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Joburg residents to honour Archbishop Tutu with prayer service

    The prayer session will be led by the Anglican Church in the Johannesburg region, alongside the City of Johannesburg.

    184 days ago
  • Desmond Tutu. Picture: EWN.

    Anglican Church in Johannesburg outlines plans to honour Archbishop Tutu

    The public has been invited to lay flowers at the Anglican Cathedral at the Wanderers until 6pm on Tuesday in honour of the late Archbishop Emmeritus Desmond Tutu.

    184 days ago
  • FILE: Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu enjoys his 60th wedding anniversary celebrations at St George's Cathedral in Cape Town on 2 July 2015. Picture: Aletta Gardner/Eyewitness News

    'When he spoke people listened' - UK's Anglican Communion pays tribute to Tutu

    Together with the Archbishop of Canterbury and York, the church has conveyed its deepest sympathies to those in mourning and also took a moment to acknowledge Tutu's contributions to the faith.

    185 days ago
  • A group of women in Cape Town are taking a stand against gender based violence. They’re protesting outside the residence of Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba in Bishopscourt.  Picture: Supplied

    Anglican Commission willing to support priest allegedly raped by another priest

    This after a Women's Day protest outside the residence of Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba in Bishopscourt in support of Reverend June Dolley-Major.

    686 days ago
  • FILE: Grade 7 students of the Sitoromo Junior Secondary School in Sterkspruit sit in their class on 6 July 2020 as a cook brings a steaming dish of milk and maize porridge. Picture: AFP

    Anglican Church backs plan to keep schools open in SA

    The church's call comes in support of the South African Human Right Commission seeking the continued opening and operating of as many of the country’s schools as possible.

    711 days ago
  • Leaders of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. Picture: @AnglicanMediaSA/Twitter

    Anglican Church announces new measures to deal with sex abuse, harassment

    Anyone wanting to be ordained as a clergyperson in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa will now have to provide a police clearance certificate.

    1366 days ago
  • Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba. Picture: World Economic Forum/Flickr

    Anglican Church will addess sexual abuse claims - Archbishop Makgoba

    Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba says he has asked bishops across Western Cape to appoint multi-disciplinary teams to address the issue of sexual abuse.

    1551 days ago
  • Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba. Picture: World Economic Forum/Flickr

    Reverend sceptical over Anglican Church’s handling of sex abuse cases

    Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba says he has begun 'urgent consultations' to strengthen procedures for dealing with sexual abuse cases in the church.

    1561 days ago
  • Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba. Picture: Facebook

    Makgoba: Anglican Church must do more to help sex abuse victims

    Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba made an announcement on Thursday, promising to improve the way the church handles these types of cases.

    1561 days ago
  • FILE: President Jacob Zuma. Picture: EWN

    Zuma likened to apartheid leader over clergy comments

    Earlier this month, President Jacob Zuma had said the country's religious leaders should rather pray for SA.

    2014 days ago
  • Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and his daughter Revered Canon Mpho Tutu van Furth attend a ceremony in which they were awarded honorary senior fellowships by Regent's University London in Cape Town on 3 May 2016. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN

    Mpho Tutu: LGBTI call for equal rights in Anglican Church won't abate

    The Anglican Church rejected a motion to offer “prayers of blessing” to people in same-sex civil unions.

    2095 days ago
  • Archbishop Thabo Makgoba. Picture: Facebook.

    Debate on same-sex unions a positive start, says archbishop Thabo Makgoba

    The church's highest legislative body has not responded positively to a request for same-sex unions.

    2098 days ago
  • A rainbow flag, representing equality for members of the LGBTI community. Picture: Stock.xchng

    Anglican Church votes against 'prayers of blessing' for same-sex civil unions

    The majority voted against the proposal to allow "prayers of blessing" for same-sex civil unions.

    2098 days ago
  • Reverend Canon Mpho Tutu updates the press of Archbishop Desmond Tutu's current health status. Picture: Anthony Molyneaux/EWN

    Mpho Tutu-van Furth on marriage & leaving the Anglican church

    After Mpho Tutu married Marceline Van Furth, she learnt that her licence to minister would be revoked. She was interviewed by CapeTalk host Kienno Kammies.

    2226 days ago
  • A rainbow flag, representing equality for members of the LGBTI community. Picture: Stock.xchng

    Anglican Church moves to give full membership to LGBTI congregants

    A document, which outlines guidelines for such members will be sent to the Provincial Synod for approval.

    2320 days ago
  • FILE: Same-sex couple Mark Guzman and Scott Coatsworth embrace during a rally in support of marriage equality on March 26, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Picture: AFP

    Anglican Church meeting split over homosexuality

    Some Africans have threatened to quit if the church if it doesn’t take a firm stand against gay marriage.

    2362 days ago
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