Archbishop Desmond Tutu to undergo surgery
JOBURG – The 84-year-old veteran anti-apartheid activist, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu will undergo a minor operation today.
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu will undergo a small surgical procedure today (7 September) to address the root cause of the infections. Tutu was admitted to a Cape Town hospital on 24 August for treatment of a recurring infection. According to a statement released by his family, the Archbishop has continued to respond well to treatment.
Expressing the family’s gratitude to all who were holding the Archbishop in their prayers, his wife, Leah Tutu said further updates on the Archbishop’s condition would be released through the media as appropriate.
The 7 September also marks the 30th anniversary of Tutu being appointed. He is the first black man to lead the Anglican Church in South Africa. Many people on social media have gone to celebrate this special event in South African history:
https://twitter.com/bcessay/status/773425242500898816
30 years ago Desmond Tutu becomes 1st black to head Anglican Church of South Africa.#DesmondTutu #Anglican #SouthAfrica
— Chris (@Hoosier1816) September 7, 2016
On 7 September 1986 Desmond Tutu became the first black man to lead the Anglican Church in South Africa.
— It's cool to be a geek!! (@kimp_66) September 7, 2016
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