Happy birthday Archbishop Tutu
President Jacob Zuma has conveyed his good wishes to the country's Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu who celebrates his 85th birthday today.
"Archbishop Emeritus Tutu has contributed immensely to the freedom and democratic dispensation we achieved as a country. He continues to inspire the nation and the world in the promotion of human rights, justice and the well-being of all especially the poor," the presidency said in a statement.
The Presidents also wished Tutu a joyful birthday, good health and comfort, and urged the nation to keep him and his family in their thoughts and prayers.
Other high profile South Africans also wished the Arch a happy birthday on social media.
Today, 7 October 2006 #NelsonMandela urged Archbishop Desmond Tutu to ‘continue to be our voice of conscience’ https://t.co/IhLmcKie9w pic.twitter.com/ZFfJcHqRt3
— NelsonMandela (@NelsonMandela) October 7, 2016
Happy happy Birthday my Arch. Wishing you strength, continued good health, love and peace.
— Zelda la Grange © ✌️ (@ZeldalaGrangeSA) October 7, 2016
Morning Mzansi, today we wish Archbishop Desmond Tutu a happy birthday. He's one of four South Africans who have won the Nobel Peace Prize!
— South African Gov (@GovernmentZA) October 7, 2016
#HappyBirthday global icon of social justice, ethical leadership and peace Archbishop Tutu @TheDesmondTutu. Blessings & good health
— Adv Thuli Madonsela (@ThuliMadonsela3) October 7, 2016