Foundation Saddened by passing of Archbishop Desmond TutuFrom: Nelson Mandela FoundationDate of publication: 26 December 2021The loss of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu is immeasurable. He was larger than life, and for so many in South Africa and around the world his life has been a blessing. He was a friend to Madiba and to the Foundation.”Nelson Mandela and the Archbishop Emeritus first met at a debating competition in the early 1950s. Close Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox Top Headlines Southern Africa South Africa Africa By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy. In 2004 he delivered the Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, and used the platform to deliver a stinging critique of the governing party.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 26, 2021 08:41 UTC