Hamba kahle to the people’s archbishop: A reflection on the extraordinary life of Desmond Tutu

Tutu taught us to stand up for what was right, even if you were standing alone

09 January 2022 - 00:00 By KUMI NAIDOO

Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu once said he was a “prisoner of hope”. He said hope was different from optimism, his hope being firmly grounded in spirituality. While some may struggle with spirituality being a tangible thing, what we can reflect on and see evidence of are the actions of the Arch. ..

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