From South Africa-
IT WAS a celebration of reconciliation and transformation.
More than 100 people crammed into Christ the King Anglican Church in Sophiatown, Joburg, yesterday to celebrate Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu’s 80th birthday.
He waved happily at the congregation as they sang him a spirited Happy Birthday.
Despite feeling unwell, he did his signature dance as he made his way towards the lectern, from where he showed his lighter side and quirky sense of humour.
“I’ve already had three days of celebrations, so when I was informed that the church was organising something, I thought ooh, now it’s going to be an orgy,” he told the congregation.
He urged South Africans to make use of all opportunities afforded to them and help build a democratic country.
“Now the sky is the limit. There is now no longer anything stopping you from being anything you want to be.
More here-
http://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/reach-for-stars-tutu-tells-well-wishers-in-sophiatown-1.1158701
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