A special service was held at St George’s Cathedral for Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu to celebrate his 90th birthday. #DesmondTutu #TutuTurns90
The president has praised Tutu for his role as a fighter in the cause of human rights, equality and social justice.
On 7 October 2021, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu celebrated his 90th birthday. Here are some unforgettable moments from his remarkable life. #DesmondTutu #TutuTurns90
Besides planning to attend a special service at the St George's Cathedral in the city, Tutu and his wife Leah will be spending the day at home in Cape Town, surrounded by loved ones.
Renowned for his radiating energy and infectious laughter, Desmond Tutu is expected to attend a special service Thursday at St George's Cathedral, where he once held the pulpit as South Africa's first black Anglican archbishop.
The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, in a statement on Monday, said that the use of the K-word against Tutu, a person who had lived by the values of forgiveness, reconciliation and compassion, demonstrated just how far the country still had to go.
A signed first edition copy of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu's 2004 book 'God Has a Dream' was part of paraphernalia auctioned to honour the anti-apartheid icon, who turns 90 on 7 October.
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and his wife Leah Tutu became two of the first senior citizens to be vaccinated in the Western Cape at the Brooklyn Chest Hospital for the phase 2 of the vaccine rollout.
The Tutus praised staff and the local fire department as 'unsung heroes, on whose courage one leans in the most difficult circumstances'.
By Dr Jack & Curtis.
The former statesman’s foundation last week endorsed his view that apartheid could not be seen as a crime against humanity.
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and his wife Leah said that that was the moment exactly 30 years ago that Mandela dazzled South Africa and the world with his warmth and values.
By Dr Jack & Curtis.
As part of Tutu's 88th birthday celebrations, scores of people are expected to gather at the Cape Town City Hall on Monday evening for the 9th Annual Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture.
Ahead of Wednesday’s visit, Tutu and his wife, Leah, said they viewed the interaction with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as a 'rare privilege and honour'.
Tutu was admitted to hospital for tests last month.
The president also applauded communities for adopting a firm position against crime in their neighbourhoods over the past few weeks.
The Arch is spending his 87th birthday in a hospital bed after he was admitted to hospital for routine checkups two weeks ago.
