Tutu urges South Africa to regain `spirit` of grea

Last Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013, 19:04

Peace icon Desmond Tutu on Thursday called on South Africa, tarnished by violence and inequality, to recover the "spirit that made it great" at the fall of apartheid.

Bush, Blair should face trial over Iraq war: Tutu

Last Updated: Sunday, September 2, 2012, 15:16

Archbishop Desmond Tutu accused both former British PM Tony Blair and former US president George Bush of lying about weapons of mass destruction.

South Africa`s Tutu blasts secrets bill

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 14:42

South African Parliament is to vote on a bill defining state secrets and making it illegal to divulge them.

Dalai Lama visa blocked over S African trade fears

Last Updated: Sunday, October 9, 2011, 20:18

South Africa refused to give the Dalai Lama a visa to visit for Desmond Tutu`s birthday because the foreign ministry feared his trip would jeopardise trade ties with China.

China built on lies, run by hypocrites: Dalai Lama

Last Updated: Sunday, October 9, 2011, 09:19

Dalai Lama said the Chinese government was "uncomfortable" with people who tell the truth.

`Denying Dalai visa will boost his peace efforts`

Last Updated: Saturday, October 8, 2011, 16:10

The Tibetan spiritual leader is a longtime friend of Tutu and a fellow Nobel Peace Prize winner.

S Africa`s Tutu marks 80th birthday in cathedral

Last Updated: Friday, October 7, 2011, 21:40

South Africa`s Desmond Tutu celebrated his 80th birthday in the cathedral where he once rallied against white rule.

S Africa worse than apartheid govt: Tutu

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 00:13

An angry Archbishop Desmond Tutu lambasted South African government over its failure to issue a visa to the Dalai Lama.

World figures pay tribute to Tutu in new book

Last Updated: Monday, October 3, 2011, 09:21

A new Desmond Tutu biography celebrates the South African icon as a tireless activist and playful inspiration.

Tutu, Dalai Lama slam S Africa over visa delay

Last Updated: Thursday, September 29, 2011, 11:08

Desmond Tutu has invited the Dalai Lama to celebrate his 80th birthday with him on October 07 in Cape Town.

SA may block Dalai Lama visit to Tutu

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 14:59

South Africa officials may block the Dalai Lama from celebrating the 80th birthday of his friend and fellow Nobel Peace Laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu.