Zuma wished the Arch a ‘joyful birthday’

President Jacob Zuma with Archbishop Desmond Tutu
President Jacob Zuma with Archbishop Desmond Tutu
President Jacob Zuma wished Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu a “joyful birthday‚ good health and comfort”.

Tutu turns 85 on Friday.

Zuma said: “Archbishop Emeritus Tutu has contributed immensely to the freedom and democratic dispensation we achieved as a country.

“He continues to inspire the nation and the world in the promotion of human rights‚ justice and the wellbeing of all especially the poor.

“We wish him a joyful birthday‚ good health and comfort and urge the nation to keep him and his family in their thoughts and prayers.”

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