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“Desmond Tutu is an exponent of the only form for conflict solving
which is worthy of civilised nations. But, although he has never
learnt to hate, none has opposed injustice with a more burning anger. Desmond
Tutu has shown that to campaign for the cause of peace is not a question
of silent acceptance, but rather of arousing consciences and a sense
of indignation, strengthening the will and inspiring the human spirit
so that it recognises both its own value and its power of victory.”
Excerpts from the presentation speech by Egil Aarvik, Chairperson
of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, 1984
In 1975, when South Africa was on the brink of major political upheaval, Tutu
was appointed to the post of General Secretary of the South African Council
of Churches (SACC) and under his leadership and guidance, the SACC became
a leading institution in South African spiritual and political life. It gave
voice to the ideals and aspirations of millions of South Africans. In 1984,
his contribution to the cause of racial justice in South Africa was recognised
when he received the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1985 Tutu was elected Bishop of
Johannesburg and in 1986 Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town. Now retired,
he remains active in the pursuit of social justice and development.
- Desmond Tutu and the SACC became inexorably linked as
he became the unofficial leader of the crusade for justice and racial
conciliation in South Africa.
- Archbishop Tutu stands at the forefront of the crusade
for justice and reconciliation – not only on behalf of the Anglican
Church of South Africa, but on behalf of all the people of South Africa.
- In 1995, in recognition of his role, President Nelson Mandela appointed
Archbishop Tutu as Chairperson of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation
Commission.
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