Buthelezi lauds Tutu’s capacity for forgiveness
IFP founder Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has lauded the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu as someone who served South Africa with utmost commitment.
Tutu, described as the country's moral compass, died on Sunday aged 90, sparking an outpouring of tributes for the outspoken Nobel Peace Prize winner.
“He was a man of faith and strong convictions who sought freedom for the oppressed,” Buthelezi said on Sunday.
“His contribution to the liberation struggle will forever be honoured in the telling of history, and his pursuit of reconciliation between black and white will stand as his life’s testimony.”
Buthelezi added that Tutu will be honoured for his humanity, his compassion and his capacity for forgiveness.
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“He represented exactly what was needed as our country, and the world, transitioned from racial injustice to deepening democracy. We are grateful for his life and his service.”
The former IFP leader said it is no secret that Tutu and him did not always see eye to eye.
“There were moments during our liberation struggle when his actions were difficult to understand. Yet we were in the midst of a tempest. I have no doubt that we were both following our conscience and doing what we believed to be right.”