Social media has been buzzing on Thursday as South Africans have been sending their birthday wishes to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu who celebrates his 90th birthday today. Tutu, who is known worldwide for his dedication to public service and the fight for equality, spent his birthday with a special service at the St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town.
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu celebrates his 90th birthday today at the St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town. @Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/HcFHyQMWhK
— Athi Mtongana (@Artii_M) October 7, 2021
Tutu’s arrival. pic.twitter.com/z9rTQHmWmr
— Athi Mtongana (@Artii_M) October 7, 2021
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said that people should use this occasion to celebrate Tutu’s life, and all that he stands for, to follow in his footsteps by being compassionate, by being brave, and by standing together, united in our diversity.
“One of my favourite things about Archbishop Emeritus is how he always makes people smile and laugh. It doesn’t matter who he is with or what the occasion is about. He is a shining light that fills the room with positive energy each and every time, leaving you feeling happier and more hopeful. That is a very special quality and one that I admire greatly,” Winde indicated.
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Happy Birthday Arch!
We extend our warmest congratulations to Archbishop #DesmondTutu who celebrates his 90th birthday today. You continue to remind us that fellowship, solidarity, charity & compassion for the vulnerable are values common to us all, and we should strive to live by them each day. pic.twitter.com/0WaNLucZKu
— Cyril Ramaphosa ?? #VoteANC (@CyrilRamaphosa) October 7, 2021
Happy 90th Birthday to the “Arch” – Emeritus Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Thank you for standing up against injustice and promoting peace. @TheDesmondTutu @TutuFellows pic.twitter.com/dIxTzgrDMX
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) October 7, 2021
Happy birthday, Arch. Always the voice of reason and our conscience. pic.twitter.com/Ypxy0zfhA9
— Gasant Abarder (@GasantAbarder) October 7, 2021
Happy birthday our dear Arch @TheDesmondTutu. Wishing you many blessings on your 90th birthday. We love you and thank you for all you have done for peace and justice in our country. Keep praying for our country. Enjoy your day with Mama Leah and the family. pic.twitter.com/dxe9LXAMUC
— Patricia de Lille (@PatriciaDeLille) October 7, 2021
In our African worldview, the greatest good is communal harmony. Anything that subverts or undermines this greatest good is ipso facto wrong, evil. Anger and a desire for revenge are subversive of this good thing.
Desmond Tutu
Happy 90th birthday to this beautiful human being pic.twitter.com/klvjxAScPM
— Andre Vlok (@vlok_andre) October 7, 2021
A very happy birthday to Archbishop Desmond Tutu who is 90 today! Wishing him a joyous and peaceful year ahead ?? pic.twitter.com/y7KxX2h5Cv
— Lewis Pugh (@LewisPugh) October 7, 2021
Can we all just take a moment to celebrate Arch Desmond Tutu on his 90th birthday. pic.twitter.com/Xgaz5udAp7
— David McKenzie (@McKenzieCNN) October 7, 2021
Happy Birthday, Desmond Tutu, keep inspiring us. From the Cape {town} Etc team!
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