Desmond Tutu

Desmond Tutu (October 7, 1931 - present) a cleric and activist who rose to worldwide fame during the 1980s as an opponent of apartheid. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.
 
Tutu used the occasion to praise the people of the city for their traditional support of freedom and for standing with the people of South Africa in their fight against apartheid. He was also presented with the freedom of the city.
 
Tutu thought that forgiveness is not only personally rewarding, but also politically necessary in allowing South Africa to have a new beginning.

 

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