President wishes Tutu a joyful birthday

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has wished Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu well as he turns 85 today.

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“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,” said President Zuma in a statement on Friday.

“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,” he said.