The cathedral where his ashes were interred on January 2, is just blocks away from the country’s parliament… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fire started by an arsonist broke out overnight at the cathedral where South Africa’s spiritual father and anti-apartheid hero, Archbishop Desmond Tutu was buried. According to a church leader, the fire … Read more
Desmond Tutu’s body lies in state in his old cathedral EKO HOT BLOG reports that the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s remains have arrived at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town, where he will be laid to rest for two days. On Sunday, December 26, the Nobel Peace Prize recipient who helped abolish apartheid in South … Read more
South Africa Begins One Week Mourning Of Anti-Apartheid Giant, Desmond Tutu EKO HOT BLOG reports that South Africa has begun a week of mourning for the late anti-apartheid campaigner, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. It was reported that the Nobel Peace Prize laureate passed away on Sunday, aged 90. AFP reports that South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, … Read more
Buhari condoled with the late cleric’s wife, Leah Tutu, the Christian community globally… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to the late South African anti-apartheid hero, Desmond Tutu, describing him as one whose life was a message on love and happiness. According to Buhari, the legacies of Archbishop Tutu who … Read more
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu Is Dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu was confirmed dead on Sunday at 90. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the passing of Tutu On Sunday, through a press statement. Tutu, the last surviving South African laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize, passed away in Cape Town at the … Read more
After spending six days in hospital in Cape Town for treatment on a recurring infection,South African anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu has been discharged. The retired archbishop, who has been receiving treatment for prostate cancer for more than two decades, went into the hospital on Wednesday. In 2016 he had minor surgery for a persistent infection … Read more