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.
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu was a vocal critic of the ANC under the leadership of Jacob Zuma, even publicly warning that he would pray for the organisation to be defeated in elections.
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and his wife Leah have visited the family of the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.
Desmond Tutu says Madikizela-Mandela refused to be bowed by the imprisonment of her husband, harassment of her family by security forces, detentions, bannings and banishment.
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has joined a chorus of international leaders who have denounced the American president's comments.
Desmond Tutu says a few have become very rich while a large majority have remained in the bondage of poverty.
The importance of having strong political parties has been emphasised at the 7th Annual Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture.
Bathabile Dlamini now has one month to explain in an affidavit why she shouldn’t be held personally liable for the situation.
Desmond Tutu says dying people should be able to choose how and when they would like to die.
